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GARLAND SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Silver Scoop September 2015 Site Council Elections Let your voice be

The council consists of seven members that you elect to a one year term.

Choctaw Casino Wed, Sept 16 - $20 9 a.m.

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot. For more information, call 972-205-2769.

Come on down to the Senior Activity Center and watch our Dallas Cowboys take on the New England

The Site Council will provide the drinks. Amish Quilt Show Must register by Sept 4!

Each year an auction is held to raise money for their school.

Snacks and lunch will be on your own. Open Mic Night Fri, Nov 13, 7 p.m.

1 GARLAND SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Silver Scoop September 2015 Site Council Elections Let your voice be heard! Sept 21-25, 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It is time to elect a new Site Council. The council consists of seven members that you elect to a one year term. You can nominate a candidate, or volunteer yourself to be a candidate, by writing the name on the list on the hallway bulletin board. Candidates must be 60 years or older, live in Garland and be an active participant in some activity at the center. Contact D Aun at or ask any current council representatives for more information. Choctaw Casino Wed, Sept 16 - $20 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Site Council Fundraiser Help the senior centers raise money, and try your luck. Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot. For more information, call The Silver Scoop is online! Cowboy Watching Party Sun, Oct 11-3 p.m. Come on down to the Senior Activity Center and watch our Dallas Cowboys take on the New England Patriots. Kick- off is at 3:25. Bring your favorite snack or finger food to share with others. The Site Council will provide the drinks. Amish Quilt Show Must register by Sept 4! Sat, Sept 12 - $ a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Travel back in time to the Amish settlement in Clarita, Oklahoma. Each year an auction is held to raise money for their school. The beautiful quilts are a wonder to see. Cost includes transportation and water on the bus. Snacks and lunch will be on your own. Open Mic Night Fri, Nov 13, 7 p.m. This is your chance to be a star. If you have a story or joke to tell, a song to sing, an instrument to play, a poem to read or any other hidden talent just call Kenny and get on the list. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a new comer that wants to perform for the first time in front of a small audience, come join the fun. We need at least 12 entertainers to make this first event happen. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided by the Site Council for attendees. For more information, call Kenny at

PAGE 2 Clubs, Classes, Dance, etc. Pool Tournaments 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 1 p.m. - Sponsored by Senior Care Beltline & Calvert Hearing The 2nd Wednesday tournament will be 8-ball.

The classes are small enough to allow a lot of personal one on one instruction. Couples and singles are welcome. Thursdays Tournaments 2nd & 4th Thursdays All other Thursdays are practice. 9:30 a.m. - Meeting Room Sponsored by Silver Creek Assisted Living Garland Texas Hold Em 2nd & 4th Fridays - FREE Dining Room - 12:30 p.

2 PAGE 2 Clubs, Classes, Dance, etc. Pool Tournaments 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 1 p.m. - Sponsored by Senior Care Beltline & Calvert Hearing The 2nd Wednesday tournament will be 8-ball. The 4th Wednesday tournament will be 9-ball, 115, Pool 300, and Elevated 8. Ballroom Dance Lessons Resume Mon, Sep 14-7 p.m. $20/person Learn and practice basic ballroom steps to the fox trot, rumba, swing and waltz in this fun and easy dance class. The classes are small enough to allow a lot of personal one on one instruction. Couples and singles are welcome. Thursdays Tournaments 2nd & 4th Thursdays All other Thursdays are practice. 9:30 a.m. - Meeting Room Sponsored by Silver Creek Assisted Living Garland Texas Hold Em 2nd & 4th Fridays - FREE Dining Room - 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Senior Care Beltline & Winters Park Nursing & Rehab Tues, Sept 8-1 p.m. Monthly gathering at GSAC. Tues, Sept 22 11:30 a.m. Birthday Lunch - Red Lobster Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite For information about Red Hat activities or joining the Red Hat Society, contact Susan Clark Chinese Brush Painting Class Tuesdays: 1-2:30 p.m. $2 + Supplies Each brush stroke is a defining move that produces a portion of the painting that is neither improved upon nor corrected. A $40 start up cost purchases brushes, ink, and paper which is always available from the instructor. For more information: contact the instructor, Yoshie, at Senior Social Hour at the Library Thurs, Sept 24-2 p.m. Nicholson Memorial Library - FREE Crazy Bout Patsy A singer and performer for most of her life, Sherrill Douglas is known as the Voice of Many Faces and performs tributes to Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Stevie Nicks, in addition to Patsy Cline. Ms. Douglas sings in the original key and style of the musicians she impersonates while appearing in period costume. She has performed in Las Vegas and New York, at countless theaters across the country, and was featured on both Good Morning Texas and Good Morning Tulsa. AARP - Driver Safety Program Thurs, Sept p.m. Thurs, Sept p.m. Pay the fee to the instructor on the day of class; AARP members $15, non-members $20. You may join AARP through the instructor. Valid for insurance discount only. Not valid for ticket dismissal. Advance registration is required. U Can Paint - I Promise Wed, Sept 9 12:30-3:30 p.m. Crashing Waves of Hawaii $17 Registration - $20 Supply Fee Learn a fun and easy approach to oils and complete a finished masterpiece worthy of framing at each class. All art supplies are included. Bring paper towels and wear an old shirt.

3 Fitness, Health, & Wellness PAGE 3 Power-lates M/F 10:30 a.m. This is a fusion class implementing elements of traditional Pilates along with some heart pumping strengthing Senior Yoga With a chair Tue/Thu, 9:15 a.m. Improve flexibility, relieve stress, & tone muscle with the use of a chair. A great class for beginners. Mat Classes Fitness Plus MWF - 8:30 a.m. A 60 minute, low-impact workout that blends an aerobic workout with strength training. Exercise & More *FREE* MWF - 9:45-10:15 a.m. Just pull up a chair and exercise. These chair exercises are simply modifications of more familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle strength and stay flexible. Group Weight Training Mon - 11:30 a.m. A half hour class devoted to working with dumbbells to tone your body. This will be a 1/2 punch on your card. Hot Topics Intermediate Yoga Wed, 6:00 p.m. A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits. Yogalates Mon, 5:45 p.m. Pilates and Yoga combined work your core and challenge your strength, endurance, and flexibility without stress on the joints. Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. Location Varies Sept 3: Hypertension by Dr. Lawrence Vuong. Sept 10: Memory Screening. Sept 17: Preplanning Funeral Services; A Gift for Your Kids. Williams Funeral Home. Sept 22: Medicare & Medicaid Sept 24: Medicare Q&A - Choice Plus Benefits. Oct 1: S.A.F.E. - Stopping Adult Financial Exploitation. First Community Bank. Qi-Gong with Yoshie Tuesdays - 3 p.m. This is a FREE class! Yoshie uses a DVD to lead you through the moves. It is a great way to learn about Qi-Gong (a relative of Tai Chi) and to get energized. For more info, call Yoshie at Turbo Kickboxing Tuesdays - 5:45 p.m. This is a low impact, no-contact exercise class that is a combination of kickboxing and dance moves all choreographed to high energy and motivating music. Sure to get you moving and blast fat (and the boredom). Tai Chi for Arthritis Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. 10 visit Tai Chi Card/$82.00 Tai Chi for Arthritis: A gentle form of exercise that improves balance, muscle strength, coordination and concentration. It also helps reduce joint pain. Students experience more confidence, increased range-of-motion, fewer falls, and a calmer mind. It's fun to enjoy life while taking control of body, mind and spirit. NEW Yoga Class Wednesdays - 10:20 a.m. This traditional yoga class will challenge existing yoga and Pilates students. Beginners are welcome. $35 for 10 classes. First class is free! Mon & Wed 4:45 p.m. - Zumba Gold Tues - 8:15 a.m. - Zumba Gold Thurs - 8:15 a.m. - Zumba Come on down, and try ZUMBA, the Latin and International dance inspired fitness class that does away with boredom. $35 for 10 classes. First class is free!

4 PAGE 4 Fitness Schedule Monday 8:30 a.m. FitnessPlus 9:45 a.m. Exercise and More* 10:30 a.m. Power-lates 4:45 p.m. Zumba Gold 545 p.m. Yogalates Tuesday 8:15 a.m. Zumba Gold 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 3:00 p.m. Qi-Gong* 5:45 p.m. Turbo Kickboxing Wednesday 8:30 a.m. FitnessPlus 9:45 a.m. Exercise and More* 10:20 a.m. Yoga - NEW! 4:45 p.m. Zumba Gold Thursday 8:15 a.m. Zumba 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi 5:30 p.m. Vinyasa Yoga Friday 8:30 a.m. FitnessPlus 9:45 a.m. Exercise and More* 10:30 a.m. Power-lates * Denotes a free class. Cardiovascular Room Open during regular business hours Available for use are three treadmills, an elliptical trainer, a recumbent bicycle, recumbent elliptical, and free weights/dumbbells. We also have a TV with local cable. Fitness Card Rates $35-10 Class Punch Card $60-20 Class Punch Card $82-10 Tai Chi Punch Card Cards do not expire. Monday Closed Labor Day 9:30 Fellowship w/rev. Garrett - C 10:00 Mary Kay Facials - C 12:30 Fun with 42 - S 2:00 Advanced Line Dance - S 2:00 Advanced Bridge - S 3:15 Beginner Line Dance - S 9:30 Fellowship w/rev. Garrett - C 12:30 Fun with 42 - S 2:00 Advanced Line Dance - S 2:00 Advanced Bridge - S 3:15 Beginner Line Dance - S 9:30 Fellowship w/rev. Garrett - C 12:30 Fun with 42 - S 2:00 Advanced Line Dance - S 2:00 Advanced Bridge - S 3:15 Beginner Line Dance - S September 7 Tuesday 9:00 Writers Workshop - S 9:30 Creative Crafters - S 10:00 Massage - S 11:30 Advanced Ballroom - S 1:00 Brush Painting - S 3:30 Intermediate Bridge - S 9:00 Writers Workshop - S 9:30 Creative Crafters - S 11:30 Advanced Ballroom - S 1:00 Brush Painting - S 3:30 Intermediate Bridge - S :00 Writers Workshop - S 9:30 Creative Crafters - S 10:00 Massage - S 11:30 Advanced Ballroom - S 1:00 Brush Painting - S 3:30 Intermediate Bridge - S :00 Writers Workshop - S 9:30 Creative Crafters - S 10:00 Massage - S 11:30 Advanced Ballroom - S 1:00 Brush Painting - S 3:00 Hot Topic - S 3:30 Intermediate Bridge - S

5 PAGE 5 Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 9:45 Shopping - O 10:00 Memory Café - S 12:30 Jewelry Making - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 High Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S 9:00 Sundance Square - O 9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S 6:30 Singles Pool Tournament - S 7:00 Dance City Lights - S 3 12:30 Progressive Party Bridge - S 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S 4 9:45 Shopping - O 11:00 Grub Club - O 12:30 U Can Paint - S 1:00 Pool Tournament - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 High Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S :30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 10:00 Soup for the Soul - C 10:00 Hot Topics - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S 5:00 AARP Driver Safety - S 6:30 Singles Pool Tournament - S 7:00 Dance Dave Brewer - S 12:30 Progressive Party Bridge - S 12:30 Texas Hold Em - S 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S 11 9:00 Choctaw - O 9:30 Foot Doctor - S 9:30 GSAC Readers Group - S 9:45 Shopping - O 12:30 Jewelry Making - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 High Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S 9:30 Texas Discovery Gardens - O 9:45 Better Balance - S 9:45 Shopping - O 1:00 Pool Tournament - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 High Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S :30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 10:00 Hot Topics - S 10:00 Western Day - C 12:30 Party Bridge - S 1:00 AARP Driver Safety - S 6:30 Singles Pool Tournament - S 7:00 Dance Mark Fields - S 9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 10:00 Hot Topics - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S 2:00 Senior Social Hour - O 6:30 Singles Pool Tournament - S 7:00 Dance Doc Gibbs - S 12:30 Progressive Party Bridge - S 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S :30 Progressive Party Bridge - S 12:30 Texas Hold Em - S 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S 5:30 Line Dance Workshop - S 30 Legend: C-Carver Senior Center S-Garland Senior Activity Center O-Off Site

PAGE 6 Travel & Outings Antique Texas Oct 16-17 7 a.m. departure - $105 double We are heading for Jefferson, a town famous for having many antique shops.

Grapevine Mills Aquarium & Shopping Wed, Nov 4 - $17 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Price includes transportation & admission More stores, more fun.

Have lunch on your own at one of the mall's restaurants including Rainforest Café. Prestonwood Baptist Church The Gift of Christmas Date TBA during week of Dec 6-12 4:30-10 p.m. - $60 Price includes dinner, show, and transportation Prestonwood tickets cannot be bought this far in advance.

Tickets will be allotted first come, first served. In the event a ticket is not secured for you, you will be issued a full refund. Date subject to change.

Thank you for understanding. Why We Use a Waitlist Just because you are asked if you would be like to be placed on our waitlist, doesn t mean you ve missed out on the trip.

6 PAGE 6 Travel & Outings Antique Texas Oct a.m. departure - $105 double We are heading for Jefferson, a town famous for having many antique shops. The next day we will travel along Hwy 80 for the tri-state garage sale and flea markets. It spans 392 miles. On this outing, plan to fulfill your need to shop. Grapevine Mills Aquarium & Shopping Wed, Nov 4 - $17 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Price includes transportation & admission More stores, more fun. Visit the legendary Grapevine Mills Mall where you can enjoy over 1.6 million square feet and 180 stores of shopping and entertainment, and the 45,000 square foot Sea Life aquarium. Have lunch on your own at one of the mall's restaurants including Rainforest Café. Prestonwood Baptist Church The Gift of Christmas Date TBA during week of Dec :30-10 p.m. - $60 Price includes dinner, show, and transportation Prestonwood tickets cannot be bought this far in advance. When tickets become available, we will purchase exactly the number of tickets as we have paid registrants. You MUST pre-register to get a spot, but you are not guaranteed a spot. Tickets will be allotted first come, first served. In the event a ticket is not secured for you, you will be issued a full refund. Date subject to change. ATTENTION All return times on the senior center trips are APPROXIMATE, and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, activities running longer than anticipated, etc. Thank you for understanding. Why We Use a Waitlist Just because you are asked if you would be like to be placed on our waitlist, doesn t mean you ve missed out on the trip. Often times we can upgrade to a bigger bus, add a second bus, buy more tickets, or even book a second trip in order to accommodate all of our guests. But we don t know to do that unless we have a waitlist. So please, don t hesitate to join the waitlist if you are really hoping to go on the trip that is full. Six Flags Holiday in the Park Sat, Dec 12-3 p.m. $55 - Transportation & Admission Six Flags over Texas presents Christmas in the Park Cost includes bus transportation and admission to the park. Get a jump on upcoming trips early with PLAY online. This month s Grub Club: Brick House Tavern Wed, Sept 9-11:00 a.m. $5 transportation Texas Discovery Gardens & Butterfly House Wed, Sept 23 9:30 a.m. - $20.00 Connect with nature. At Texas Discovery Gardens, children and adults discover and learn to sustain the natural world. Explore eight acres of organic gardens and the butterfly house, which is filled with butterflies from all over the world. You may want to bring your camera. Register by 9/16.

Carver Corner PAGE 7 Mary Kay Facials Mon, September

- FREE Come enjoy a day of free pampering and facials

Join us for some great food and some great fun at

the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Yum!

poetry reading, health and wellness potluck, and

For more information, contact Shannon Stephens at

ly/silverscoopnews Western Day Thurs, Sept 17 10 a.m.

There will be prizes for the 1st and 2nd place best

lifestyle topics including: Decorating Tips Family

Shopping Event Tuesdays - Dollar Store or Big Lots

7 Carver Corner PAGE 7 Mary Kay Facials Mon, September a.m. - FREE Come enjoy a day of free pampering and facials from Mary Kay representatives. Prizes and gift cards will be awarded. Annual Soup for the Soul Thurs, Sept a.m. Join us for some great food and some great fun at Carver s Annual Soup for the Soul Event: Celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Yum! Fellowship with Rev. Garrett Monday Mornings 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Start your week off in the Word with your friend Rev. Garrett. Golden Girls Club 2nd Tuesdays - 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a morning of poetry reading, health and wellness potluck, and shopping. For more information, contact Shannon Stephens at The Silver Scoop is online! Western Day Thurs, Sept a.m. Have fun and celebrate the Old West, Carver style. There will be prizes for the 1st and 2nd place best costume. Talk Tuesdays Weekly, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Join us for a morning of conversation on different lifestyle topics including: Decorating Tips Family Foot & Entertaining Beauty Health & Fitness Weekly Shopping Event Tuesdays - Dollar Store or Big Lots Wednesdays - Wal-Mart The bus departs from the Carver Center at 10:00 a.m. Afternoon Dominos Mon - Thurs 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon with your friends playing a fun game of dominos. Refreshments are served. Blood Pressure Checks Third Mondays before lunch Sponsored by Dependable Health Care Quality and compassionate care you can depend on.

8 PAGE 8 Lunch is served MONDAY through FRIDAY at 11:30 a.m. at both locations. Reservations must be made a week in advance. Garland Senior Activity Center 600 West Avenue A Garland, TX Ph.: Fax: Hours of Operation: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Carver Senior Center 222A Carver Street Garland, TX Hours of Operation: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Kenny McCord - Senior Services Manager Rusty Maxwell - Senior Center Supervisor Holly Bone - Senior Services Specialist Leiann Crenshaw - Senior Services Associate D Aun Muhlinghaus - Senior Services Specialist Shannon Stephens - Senior Services Specialist Rentals Senior Activity Center rooms are available for senior-related functions and family reunions. Rooms available for rental include the Multi- Purpose room, Dining room, Meeting room, Card room, and Game room. Prices vary for each of these rooms, so please call for current prices. Senior Services AARP Office Aging Information Hotline 211 Baylor - Senior Health Ctr Better Business Bureau Dallas Area Agency on Aging DART ParaTransit Food Stamps Garland Senior Services Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Meals on Wheels Medicare Mental Health Hotline Nursing Home Ombudsman Office of Senior Affairs Parkland Health Center Social Security Admin Veterans Service Officer Widowed Persons Service Chris Bell - Medical Transportation Ralph Leal - Driver Larry Alba - Driver Gary Teague - Driver Patrice Aisola - Driver Luis Arenas - Building Attendant It is the policy of the Senior Services Section of the Garland Parks and Recreation Department to serve all persons without regard to employment, programs, services, and/or admissions without discrimination as to race, creed, color, sex, ancestry, national origin, religion or disability. The Garland Senior Activity Center and Carver Senior Center are wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend and who may need auxiliary aids or services must contact so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For the hearing impaired, call our TDD at or RELAY TEXAS at Nutrition & Transportation Program The nutrition program is a daily lunch program that ensures a nutritious lunch for senior citizens. On a limited basis, free transportation to both senior program locations is available to seniors, age 60 and older, living in the city of Garland, who participate in the nutrition program. Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. The cost is only a small, suggested and anonymous donation. There is paperwork that must be completed before being able to participate in the program. Please call if you have any questions. This service is supported, in part, by the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA), the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), and Dallas County. GSAC Now Has Free Wi-Fi! As a service to our guests, we now offer free Wi-Fi at the Garland Senior Activity Center. Please see the front desk for the password.

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