Travel Expo & Party Thursday, January 23 1:00 p.m.

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1 January / February 2014 Happy New Year Everyone! We had a great 2013 here at the Springdale Community Center, and I hope 2014 will be even better. I want to thank all who took an ornament off our giving tree to help one of our Springdale families have a very Merry Christmas. We have some very generous members. Despite the weather delay, our Holiday Luncheon was a success, and we had a great time. I am already looking forward to next year's! I would also like to thank all of those that have donated coffee and tea items to the senior lounge. They are enjoyed by many seniors as they visit the Community Center. In the coming year, we will have some of the old favorites returning with our This & That programs, luncheons, Dominoes, Bunco, and of course, Bingo. I am planning on throwing in some new games, programs and maybe even a surprise or two! Thanks again for a successful 2013, 2014 is looking to be even better, Happy New Year to All! Bunco Returns Tuesday, January 28 2:00 p.m. The last Bunco Party was such a success we decided to do it again! Come ready to throw the dice, follow the balloons, and have a great time. We will teach any newbies how to play so don t worry if you missed it first time around. Drinks will be provided. Bring a small snack to share. Register by January 24 at the front desk. Travel Expo & Party Thursday, January 23 1:00 p.m. Are you interested in one, two or three day trip? Maybe go all out with a seven to twelve day adventure? Regardless of your preference, we have something for you at our 2014 Travel Expo! Join us on Thursday, January 23 at 1:00 p.m. as we unveil the 2014 adventures offered by our friends at Provident Travel, Joy Tour and Travel, and the Springdale Senior Club. We will have light refreshments and a whole lot of information! Register by January 20 at the front desk. AARP Income Tax Help Fridays, January 31 - April 11 We are offering AARP tax help again this year. Appointments are one hour in length on Fridays beginning January 31. Appointments start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. The help is for individuals with simple federal and state returns. Please bring a copy of last year s returns and property tax information with you. Call the Community Center at to schedule an appointment. Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs

2 Words from a Fitness Guru Happy New Year! It s that time of the year when everyone makes resolutions to be a better person, quit smoking, and lose weight. Unfortunately, if you are like many of us, by February you find that you are sneaking cigarettes or maybe a few extra pieces of candy. Well this year is going to be different because we re going to do things differently. That s right, I said we. The holidays were not too kind to my waist band, so instead of trading my jeans in for sweatpants, I m going to set a resolution to lose a little weight. The first mistake people make with their goals is that they aim too big. Losing 50 lbs. or quitting smoking cold turkey are huge goals so let s make them more attainable. If you need to lose weight, aim for dropping 10% of your body weight first. If you need to stop smoking, get some help. There are a lot of products to help you quit. One of the best and cheapest in the long run is hypnosis. I know it sounds far-fetched, and even I didn t believe it at first, but I know many people who have tried it, and they are still not smoking after several years. Another way that your resolution can go off track is not being specific enough. Just saying, I want to learn knitting or I want to exercise more is not enough. Be specific. I am attending the Wednesday night knitting class for the next eight weeks. Or, I want to increase my walking from Tuesday and Thursday to include Monday and Friday for 30 minutes each day. Put it on your calendar and treat it like a doctor s appointment. That way you feel like you can t miss it. The third reason people fail is that if something isn t working, they just quit everything. Just because the nicotine patch didn t work, doesn t mean nicotine gum won t. Or if your workout routine isn t producing the results you want, let a Fitness Team member know, and we ll design a new program for you. Evaluate what is going well and what isn t and make the necessary changes to keep going. And when you ve done all you can and you ve seen good results, make sure to reward yourself. Take some of the money you saved by quitting smoking and put it towards a nice dinner out. Or when you ve lost enough weight, buy a new pair of jeans and get rid of the old pairs for a little extra motivation! Hopefully with a few of these changes we ll soon be celebrating a Happy New You! Jay - Fitness Center Manager Health & Wellness Badminton FREE! T 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Checks FREE! 3 rd Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Body Sculpting F 5:55-6:55 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing T, TH 5:55-6:55 p.m. SA 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Chair Volleyball FREE! M 10:00-11:30 a.m. W 12:00-1:30 p.m. Cornhole FREE! W 12:30 p.m. Jazzercise M & W 5:55-6:55 p.m. T, TH, SA 9:30-10:30 a.m. Let s Get Fit FREE! M 10:30-11:30 a.m. L.I.F.E. FREE! T, TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Slimnastics FREE! M,W, F 9:15-10:15 a.m. Zumba T, TH 7:05-8:05 p.m. Zumba Gold W 10:30 a.m. Check the calendar for regularly scheduled activities. Badminton Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Maybe it s been a long time, or maybe you don t know how to play! Don't worry, we have have some players that are itching to show you how to have a great time. All you have to do is show up - we ll even provide the equipment! Slimnastics M,W,F 9:15-10:15 a.m. In this basic fitness class you will progress at your own pace to meet your goals. These exercises will increase your flexibility and improve your muscle tone. Beginners welcome! Line Dancing with the Helts Mondays at 1:00 p.m. A great way to exercise and have fun at the same time! If you can stand, walk, move left and right and enjoy a variety of music, this class is a perfect fit. Chair Volleyball Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us for this fun activity! There are a wide variety of benefits for participants, including improved cardiovascular fitness, increased flexibility, and the opportunity to meet new friends! Corn Hole Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. We play indoors, so it s great for the cold months ahead. Creating Community Through People, Parks & Programs 2

3 Cincinnati Memories Thursday, February 6 2:00 p.m. The Cincinnati Preservation Society will be holding a free program, "Cincinnati Memories - A virtual tour of Downtown Cincinnati". From the comfort of the Community Center, step back in time and visit Fountain Square, the Carew Tower Complex, the Dixie Terminal Building, City Hall, Findlay Market, and Union Terminal just to name a few. This virtual tour uses old and current pictures of historic and memorable Cincinnati landmarks as well as a narrative that highlights the history and current status of the sites. Call or stop by the front desk to register by February 4. Hearing Loss Thursday, February 20 2:00 p.m. Free Programs! Have you noticed lately that it is difficult to hear well on the telephone, that you miss out on a group's discussion, or that you can't quite hear what the grandkids are saying to you? Then you don t want to miss this month's This & That presentation. Jane Warner of The Hearing Speech & Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati will be at the Springdale Community Center on February 20. She will be talking about hearing loss in seniors and has a lot of useful information. Call or stop by the front desk to register by February 18. Springdale Parks & Recreation would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Community Center members Pat Armstrong, Frank Beiderbeck, Shirley Fastnacht and Ann Hern who recently passed away. Time to Party Gras! Thursday, February 27 11:30 a.m. Get out your beads, feathers, masks and hats and celebrate Mardi Gras with us. Get your taste buds ready for a Mardi Gras style cuisine of Po-Boy sandwiches, Red Beans & Rice, and dessert. Wear your purple, green, and gold and enjoy some good ole Dixieland and New Orleans music by musician Todd Hepburn. Maybe there will be some hurricanes and King Bread cupcakes too! Register with payment of $7.50 for members and $10.00 for guests by February 24. Tuesday February 18 7:00 p.m. February is National Wild Bird feeding Month! So to celebrate, Springdale's Gone Wild has invited the naturalist from Great Parks of Hamilton County to bring their Attracting Birds program to the Springdale Community Center. You will learn ways to attract various species of birds to your backyard for enjoyment this Spring and Summer. Come alone or bring the family to our National Wild Bird Feeding night at the Community Center. This free program is open to the public GoPlay@springdale.org

4 Refrigerator Reminder January 22 6:00 p.m. Prime Time Diners RD 1/ :00 p.m. Travel Expo & Party RD 1/ :00 p.m. Bunco Party 31 9:30 a.m. AARP Income Tax Help Begins February 6 2:00 p.m. Thursday This & That RD 2/4 Cincinnati Memories 18 7:00 p.m. Springdale Gone Wild 19 6:00 p.m. Prime Time Diners RD 2/ :00 p.m. Thursday This & That RD 2/18 Hearing Loss 22 7:00 p.m. SYB CInema Horse Races 27 11:30 a.m. Party Gras! RD 2/24 RD = Registration Deadline Connect with the City of Springdale! Stay up to date on events, activities & projects! Community Center Hours Fitness Center & Indoor Track open at 6:00 a.m. Monday - Friday Monday-Friday... 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday... Sunday... Holiday Hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Martin Luther King Day - 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presidents Day - 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Prime Time Diners Wednesday, January 22 - Max & Erma's 3411 Princeton Rd. Fairfield Township Wednesday, February 19 Champps 9424 Civic Center Blvd. West Chester Meet at the Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. Please register by the Friday prior to the date. Mark Your Calendar! 2014 Travel Expo & Party January 23 1:00 p.m. Springdale Parks & Recreation Lawnview Ave Springdale OH PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Cincinnati OH Permit No. 1448

5 Springdale Parks & Recreation Department Adult and Senior Calendar January 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday Happy New Year! 10: :15 Slimnastics 11:00 L.I.F.E 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Cards Community Center Closed :00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Badminton 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E 1:00 Euchre 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00 Cards 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Party Bridge 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Tripoly :00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Badminton 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 1:00 Euchre 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00 Cards 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Party Bridge 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Tripoly :00 Line Dancing 10:00 Cards 9:15 Slimnastics 10: :15 Slimnastics 1:30 Duplicate Bridge 10:30 Badminton 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 1:00 Euchre 10:30 Blood Pressure Check 12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00 Cards 11:00 L.I.F.E. 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Travel Expo & Party 12:00 Party Bridge 6:00 Prime Time RD 26 1:00 Tripoly Martin Luther King Day Open 1:00-9: :00 Cards 9:15 Slimnastics 10: :15 Slimnastics 10:30 Badminton 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 9:30 AARP Tax help begins 11:00 L.I.F.E. 12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00 Cards 1:00 Euchre 12:00 Party Bridge 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Tripoly 2:00 Bunco Party

6 Springdale Parks & Recreation Department Adult and Senior Calendar February 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday :00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Badminton 10:00 Creative Stamping 11:00 L.I.F.E 1:00 Euchre 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 10:30 Let's Get Fit 1:00 Cards 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Party Bridge 12:00 Chair Volleyball 2:00 This & That 1:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Tripoly 12:30 Corn Hole Cincinnati Memories :00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Badminton 10:30 Let's Get Fit 9:30 AARP Drivers Safety 9:30 Investment Club 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 11:00 Fitness Walk 11:00 L.I.F.E. 1:00 Euchre 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Party Bridge 12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00 Cards 1:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Tripoly 12:30 Corn Hole :30 Duplicate Bridge 10:00 Cards 9:15 Slimnastics 10: :15 Slimnastics 7:00 SYB Cinema 10:30 Blood Presure Check 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 1:00 Euchre Horse Races 10:30 Badminton 12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00 Cards 11:00 L.I.F.E. 12:30 Corn Hole 2:00 This & That 12:00 Party Bridge 6:00 Prime Time Diners Hearing Loss 23 1:00 Ttripoly Presidents Day 7:00 Springdale's Open 1:00-9:00 Gone Wild :00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Badminton 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 1:00 Euchre 10:30 Let's Get Fit 11:00 L.I.F.E. 12:00 Chair Volleyball 11:30 Party Gras RD 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Party Bridge 12:30 Corn Hole 1:00 Cards 1:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Tripoly 30 1