Roadrunner Chronicle P Y L E A D U L T R E C R E A T I O N C E N T E R P Y L E E D I T I O N D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 6 655 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282 www.tempe.gov/pyle (480)350-5211 TTY: (480)350-5050 HOURS Mon-Thu 8am-9pm Fri 8am-5pm Sat 9am-4pm Sun Closed Holiday Luncheon Thursday, December 15 11:30 a.m. Entertainment by: Mike Chamberlin, the Singing TV Guy Menu: Spiral Cut Ham, Roasted Red Potatoes, Vegetable, Dinner Roll & Dessert $6 RTA; $7 Non-members Code: 52026 PYLE ADULT RECREATION CENTER ~ TEMPE, ARIZONA ~ (480)350-5211 ~ www.tempe.gov/pyle
P A G E 2 Pyle Special Events T hursday special events start at 11:30 a.m. unless stated otherwise. Advance registration is required and you may register for the entire month, but payment in full is required at time of registration. Please sign up at the Front Desk. 12/1 11:30 a.m. Birthday Bingo Celebrate December birthdays and play BINGO for grocery & other prizes. RTA $1, Non-members $2. Code: 51316 12/8 10:00 a.m. Home Alone for the Holidays Brunch 12/15 11:30 a.m. Holiday Luncheon see page 1 for details. Code: 52026 12/22 12:00 p.m. Sundance Peru Performance See page 4 for details. Code: 52028 12/29 12:00 p.m. Brown Bag Series Lecture Road Scholar Experience with Barbara Orr see page 7. Code: 52030 Tuesday $3 Lunch On Tuesdays, join your friends for a simple, low-cost lunch and games or visiting before the Tuesday New Release Movie! Registration is limited. Please sign up at the Pyle front desk by the Friday before. Sign-ups may also be done at the Cahill Senior Center. PLEASE NOTE: Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Meals will not be held for latecomers past 11:45 a.m. $3 RTA; $4 Non-member This month s menu: 12/6 No lunch 12/13 Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fruit Code: 51211 12/20 Turkey Sandwich, Green Salad Code: 51212 12/27 Pizza, Salad Code: 51213
P Y L E E D I T I O N P A G E 3 Pyle will be closed Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2 for the Holidays. Groups at Pyle The Pyle Center has many groups who call it home. If you are interested in joining any group, stop by the Pyle Front Desk for more information. BUNCH FOR LUNCH: A fun group who enjoys food and good company. This month s lunch date: Friday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 am. LOONEY TOONERS KITCHEN BAND: The band meets every Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - September through May. BOOK CLUB: This month s meeting is on December 16, 9-11 a.m. The book is: Montana by Larry Watson CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Discuss current events, books, events, movies, etc. GOOD NEWS DISCUSSION GROUP: Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m. Discussion related to positive, personal experiences. Pier de Orleans 61 East University Drive Mesa ~ 480-844-7437 Please sign up at the Pyle Front Desk or call 480-350- 5211. SENIOR SONGBIRDS: The Senior Songbirds meet every Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - September through May. NEEDLEWIELDERS: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Create handcrafted items for charity in a fun, social environment. Holiday party 12/6.
P A G E 4 Sundance Peru Folkloric Dance Performance Thursday, December 22, 12:00 p.m. Sundance Peru Folkloric Dance troupe will be at Pyle to add to our holiday celebrations with a colorful and lively performance of traditional Peruvian dance. Bring your own lunch and we ll provide dessert at this free event. Join us! Registration Code: 52028 Fee: None Eight Dimensions of Wellness Pam Williams of Friendship Village will visit Pyle and talk about how to achieve your optimal health. Learn what the eight dimensions of wellness are and how they contribute to your personal fitness. Please note: rescheduled from November 14. Monday, December 12 10:00 a.m. Code: 52027 February Healthier Living Workshop For adults and/or caregivers living with a chronic health condition. Dignity Health's "Healthier Living" workshop is a proven Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). It includes a series of classes designed to help you learn chronic disease self-management skills. You will be given the tools you need to improve your health and quality of life. Mondays, Feb. 27 April 10 First class is one hour beginning at 9:00 a.m., but subsequent sessions are: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This program is free. Code: 51375
P Y L E E D I T I O N P A G E 5 Shall We Dance? Holiday Ballroom Dance Enjoy an Open Ballroom dance opportunity. This session will begin with a lesson from multitalented dance instructor, Jana Moore. Jana will cover a few of the most popular dances with a holiday twist. One of the best activities for your brain is dancing! Studies have shown that dancing provides great protections against cognitive decline. So get some exercise, and spin your spirit into a festive mood. Friday, December 16 12:30-2:30 p.m. Fee: $5 Registration Code: 51253 Drop-in Option for 50+ Classes at Pyle Drop in to any of the following classes for $5 per class: Aerobic Dance: Monday Friday, 8:05-9am Line Dance: Tuesday, Beginning, 1:30-2:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm Zumba: Tuesday, 11:10am-12:05pm; Friday, 10:35-11:30am Tai Chi Body Balance I: Monday11:45am-12:45pm Please see the Tempe Opportunities Brochure for dates and No Class dates. Check in at the Front Desk before entering classroom. Pyle Fitness Center Take advantage of a facility fully equipped for you! The Pyle Fitness Center is open during the following hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Closed on City holidays. Membership Fees One month $15 Three months $35 Six months $55 Drop-in $2
P A G E 6 RTA News The Retirees of Tempe Advisory group meets usually the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 am to discuss the activities and programs at the Pyle Center and to advise and help the staff with 2016 RTA Board: Don Woodley, Lorna planning. All RTA Scooler, Don Galen & Linda Williams members are welcome to join the discussion and become more involved in senior activities at Pyle. Membership in the RTA is only $5 per calendar year. The membership fees help to defray the cost to the city s taxpayers for the free senior activities at the Pyle Center. RTA members receive a discount on Thursday special events and $3 Lunches at Pyle. RTA board candidates for 2017 at the time of this writing are Lorna Scooler President; Don Woodley VP; Lance Gavre Second VP; Linda Williams Secretary. Thank you to these members for stepping up to run for these offices. The election ballots are available at the Pyle front desk until Dec. 16. Our next meeting will be December 1, 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. Join us! AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed The AARP Foundation is recruiting volunteers for the 2016 tax filing season. Tax-Aide volunteers file free tax returns for seniors and low income families throughout Arizona. There are a number of volunteer jobs that need to be filled, from Greeters and Tax Counselors to technical coordinators who set up and maintain equipment or other leadership positions. It is not nec- essary to be an AARP member in order to volunteer. Please consider helping AARP provide this valuable service to citizens of our state who need help. To join the team of volunteers, call Diana Hodder at 602-616-0282 or register online at the AARP Volunteer Portal: https://volunteers.aarp.org/ Benefits Assistance Program Offered by the Area Agency on Aging, this program provides objective information about insurance and benefits to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers. A trained Benefits volunteer will be available on the following Tuesdays: Dec. 6, 9:30 11:30 am Dec. 20, 9:30 11:30 am Services include: Assistance with organizing Medicare and Supplemental claims information to ensure all benefits are paid and obligations to providers are satisfied. Basic information on applying for Social Security, Medicare and SSI. Up-to-date information and assistance on Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Information regarding HMOs, managed care, Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap), and options under Medicare. Assistance with Medicare appeals & resolving problems. Walk-ins only - no appointment necessary!
P Y L E E D I T I O N P A G E 7 Road Scholar Experience with Barbara Orr Our own Barbara Orr (Tai Chi Instructor) recently went on a trip to London and Paris through Road Scholar, formerly known as Elderhostel, a not-for-profit education organization. Road Scholar s mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover and travel. If you have always wanted to try a trip abroad that offers a unique educational experience, come and hear about Barbara s wonderful trip on Thursday December 29 12:00 pm Bring your own lunch; optional dessert $1. Registration Code: 52030 Coming in January: A Matter Of Balance This 8-week course will emphasize practical strategies to manage falls. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable. This free program uses A MATTER OF BALANCE, which is an award -winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Facilitated by medical students from A.T. Still University and monitored by faculty doctors, A Matter of Balance is a program that emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. ~ 8 Weeks ~ Fridays Jan. 13 Mar. 3 9:00-11:00 a.m. Code: 52029 Computer Classes at Pyle Exercising Your Brain: Neurobics (Keep Your Brain Alive) Neurobics are mental exercises designed to create new neural pathways in the brain by using your senses. Using your senses in unexpected ways, you can shake up your everyday routines. Sounds like a fun way of doing things unconventionally. For more computer and technology classes, check out www.tempe.gov/library New! Creating with your ipad You will use Apple s free apps to create home projects that include slide shows, movies or music. Advanced ipad skills are recommended. Fee: None. 480-350-5802. 51930 50 yrs+ W 2/8-3/1 10-11:30 a.m. 51933 50 yrs+ W 1/11-12/1 10-11:30 a.m.
P A G E 8 Pyle Closed 12/26 50+ Activities BINGO: (for 18+) Wed., 1pm; Card sales begin at 12:15pm; 50 per card; 10 card limit. BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION: Fri., 9:30am-12pm Wed., 12-2:30pm CHESS Thurs., 2:30pm CRIBBAGE Mon., 8:30am-12pm MAH JONGG Tues. & Thurs., 1-4:30 pm (intermediate / advanced) PAINTING OPEN STUDIO Wed., 9am-1pm; Fri., 12:30-4:30pm. (Except 3rd Fridays) For current and past participants of Pyle art classes. PARTNER BRIDGE Wed., 11am-3pm PARTY BRIDGE Tues. & Thurs., 8:30am-3pm Attention Volunteers! Please Note: Painting Open Studio will not be offered on the 3rd Friday of each month. PING PONG Mon., 3-5pm; Tues., 3-5pm; Fri. 3-4:30pm PINOCHLE & GAMES Tues. & Thurs, 8:30am-3pm OPEN SEWING Fri., 12:30-4:30pm Quilting group; also knitting, crochet and sewing. SOCIAL SCRABBLE Mon., 12:30-5pm Players of all levels are welcome! Wii Tues., 8:30-11am Save the date and prepare to party! We will hold our Volunteer Appreciation Party on Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:00 p.m. If you volunteer at Pyle by sewing, knitting, singing, dancing, filing, cooking, setting tables and cleaning up, leading discussions and answering phones, please plan to attend. We want to show you how much we appreciate you! Watch for more details in the January Roadrunner. Registration Registration for Winter 2017 classes starts Dec. 5 for Tempe residents; Dec. 12 for nonresidents. Please see the Tempe Opportunities brochure for no class days. Winter Instructional Classes Start in January ART Acrylic and Oil Painting 51515 Beg. M 1/9-2/27 9 a.m.-noon $39 51516 Int. W 1/11-3/1 1-4 p.m. $52 51517 Adv. Th 1/12-3/2 9 a.m.-noon $52 Drawing; Color/B&W 51521 M 1/9-2/27 12:30-3:30 p.m. $39 Pastel Painting 51525 Th 1/12-3/2 1-3:30p.m. $44 Watercolor Painting 51537 T 1/10-2/28 1-4 p.m. $52 Introduction to Watercolor Painting 51828 T 1/10-2/28 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $51 DANCE Line Dance; Beginning 51523 T 1/10-2/28 1:30-2:30 p.m. $32 Line Dance; Intermediate 51524 T 1/10-2/28 2:30-3:30 p.m. $32 Tap Dance; Beginning 51533 M/Th 1/9-3/2 M 10:30-11:25 a.m. Th 11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m. $42 Tap Dance; Intermediate 51534 T/Th 1/10-3/2 9:10-10:05 a.m. $48 Tap Dance; Performance 51535 T/Th 1/10-3/2 10:10-11:05 a.m. $48 FITNESS Aerobic Dance 51518 M/W/F 1/9-3/3 8:05-9 a.m. $57 51519 T/Th 1/10-3/2 8:05-9 a.m. $40 Chair Yoga 51520 W/F 1/11-3/3 9-10 a.m. $48 Gentle Joint Cardio 51171 W 1/11-3/29 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $48 Gentle Yoga 51522 T 1/10-2/28 12:15-1:15 p.m. $32 Seated Strength Training 51527 M 1/9-2/27 9-9:45 a.m. $18 51528 Th 1/12-3/2 10:15-11 a.m. $24 Stretch & Tone 51529 M/W 1/9-3/1 10:30-11:15 a.m. $33 51530 T/Th 1/10-3/2 9:15-10 a.m. $35 Tai Chi / Body Balance I 51531 M 1/9-2/27 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $26 Tai Chi / Body Balance II (Prerequisite: Body Balance I) 51532 M 1/9-2/27 12:50-1:50 p.m. $26 Toners & Shapers 51536 M/W/F 1/9-3/3 9:05-10:20 a.m. $63 Zumba for 50+ 51538 T 1/10-2/28 11:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m. $32 51539 F 1/13-3/3 10:35-11:30 a.m. $32
P A G E 9 Pyle December 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Looking ahead to January ~ 1/2 City Holiday Pyle Closed for New Year s 1/5 Birthday Bingo 1/12 Breakfast & Bunco 1/16 City Holiday Pyle Closed for MLK Day 1/19 Volunteer Appreciation Event 1/26 BBS Lecture 1 11:30am Birthday Bingo 1-3pm Current Events 2 9:30am-12pm Bluegrass Jam 12:30-4:30pm Open Sewing 12:30pm Painting Wkshp 3-4:30 Ping Pong 5 8:30am-12pm Cribbage 12:30-5pm Scrabble 1-2:30pm Good News 6 8:30-11am Wii/Ping Pong 9:30-11:30am Benefits Assistance Program 7 9am-1pm Painting Open Studio 11am 3pm Party Bridge 12-2:30pm Bluegrass Jam 1pm BINGO 8 10:00am Home Alone Holiday Brunch 1-3pm Current Events 9 9:30am-12pm Bluegrass Jam 12:30-4:30pm Open Sewing 12:30pm Painting Open Studio 3-4:30 Ping Pong 12 8:30am-12pm Cribbage 12:30-5pm Scrabble 1-2:30pm Good News 13 8:30-11am Wii/Ping Pong 11:30am $3 Lunch (pg.2) 14 9am-1pm Painting Open Studio 11am 3pm Party Bridge 12-2:30pm Bluegrass Jam 1pm BINGO 15 11:30am Holiday Luncheon 1-3pm Current Events 16 9:30am-12pm Bluegrass Jam 12:30-4:30pm Open Sewing 12:30-2:30pm Ballroom Dance 3-4:30 Ping Pong 19 8:30am-12pm Cribbage 12:30-5pm Scrabble 1-2:30pm Good News 20 8:30-11am Wii/Ping Pong 9:30-11:30am Benefits Assistance Program 11:30am $3 Lunch (pg.2) 21 9am-1pm Painting Open Studio 11am 3pm Party Bridge 12-2:30pm Bluegrass Jam 1pm BINGO 22 12:00pm Peru Folkloric Dance Performance 1-3pm Current Events 23 9:30am-12pm Bluegrass Jam 12:30-4:30pm Open Sewing 12:30pm Painting Open Studio 3-4:30 Ping Pong 26 City Holiday Pyle Closed 27 8:30-11am Wii/Ping Pong 11:30am $3 Lunch (pg.2) 28 9am-1pm Painting Open Studio 11am 3pm Party Bridge 12-2:30pm Bluegrass Jam 1pm BINGO 29 12:00 BBS Travel Talk 1-3pm Current Events 30 9:30am-12pm Bluegrass Jam 12:30-4:30pm Open Sewing 12:30pm Painting Open Studio 3-4:30 Ping Pong
Roadrunner Chronicle C A H I L L E D I T I O N D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 6 C A H I L L S E N I O R C E N T E R 715 W. Fifth St. Tempe, AZ 85281 www.tempe.gov/ cahillseniorcenter (480)858-2420 TTY: (480)350-5050 HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30am2:30pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Holiday Tea Friday, December 9, 2016 1pm Begin this holiday season with an elegant afternoon tea. Sample a variety of teas with delicate pastries and finger sandwiches while listening to a holiday harp performance. White Elephant Lunch Friday, December 16, 2016 10:30am-11:30am Gift Exchange 11:30am Lunch served $8 RTA members ~ $9 Non members Registration Code: 50492 Now is your chance to re-gift that fabulous present you will never use! Gifts should be wrapped and in new/excellent condition. Please, no gag gifts. Menu: Homemade Beef Stew, Dinner Roll, Salad and Dessert. Fee: $4 RTA members ~ $5 Non members Code: 50487 Holiday Luncheon Friday, December 23, 2016 11am-12:15pm Come for some holiday cheer with a meal of Spiral Cut Ham, Corn, Scalloped Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Green Salad & Dessert. Arrive a few minutes early to have your photo taken with Santa! Holiday entertainment by Dickens Carolers. $5 RTA members ~ $6 Non members Registration Code: 50493 CAHILL SENIOR CENTER ~ TEMPE, ARIZONA ~ (480)858-2420 ~ www.tempe.govcahillseniorcenter
P A G E 2 November Birthdays! $1 Appetizers Join us every Monday at Noon for $1 Appetizers before Bingo. 12/5 Chicken Chimis Code: 50471 12/12 Italian Meatballs Code: 50472 12/19 Chicken Taquitos Code: 50473 Fabulous Friday s $3 Lunch Join us for our fresh and delicious Friday Lunches at 11:30am for only $3. Please register by the Wednesday before the event. Happy Birthday Christina Wilson & Jeanette Nicholas! 12/2 Chicken Soft Tacos, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa Code: 50486 12/30 Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwich Chips, & Pickle Code: 50488 Classes & Programs Multigenerational Craft December 21, 10am Celebrate the holidays with us as we make tree ornaments with our Preschool kids from HeadStart! Fee: FREE Code: 50497 Brunch & Bunco December 7, 2016 Menu: Homemade Belgian Waffles, Fresh Fruit, Sausage, Juice and Coffee. Fee: RTA $4 Non-Members: $5 Code: 50456 Holiday Tea Cup Hat December 1, 10am Get in the spirit for our Annual Holiday Tea by crafting this cute Tea Cup hat. Fee: $4 Code: 52025 Birthday Bingo December 15, 11:30am Bring your lunch and join us as we celebrate our December Birthdays. Cake and Ice Cream will be provided. Play bingo for grocery prizes. Fee: RTA $1 Non-Member $2 Code: 50513 CAHILL SENIOR CENTER ~ 715 WEST FIFTH STREET, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281 www.tempe.gov/cahillseniorcenter ~ (480)858-2420; TTY (480)350-5050
Cahill December 2016 C A H I L L E D I T I O N P A G E 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 10am Tea Cup Hats Code: 52025 11:30am $3 Lunch Menu: Chicken Soft Tacos, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa 5 12pm $1 Appetizers 6 11am FREE Movie: Code: 50486 7 8 9 1pm Holiday Tea Menu: Chicken Chimis Code: 50471 The Divergent Series: Insurgent Menu: Pastries, Finger Sandwiches, and Tea Code: 50492 NO Bingo 12 13 14 15 16 12pm $1 Appetizers Menu: Italian Meatballs Code: 50472 11am FREE Movie: The Legend of Tarzan 10am Brunch & Bunco Code: 50456 11:30am Birthday Bingo Code: 50513 11:30am White Elephant Luncheon Menu: Beef Stew w/ Roll Salad and Dessert Code: 50487 19 20 21 22 23 12pm $1 Appetizers Menu: Chicken Taquitos Code: 50473 11am FREE Movie: The Revenant 10am Multi- Generational Craft Code: 50497 December Birthdays Eileen Collins Judy Eads 11am Holiday Luncheon Menu: Spiral Cut Ham, Corn, Scalloped Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Green Salad & Dessert Bradford Holmes Code: 50493 26 27 28 29 30 Closed Holiday No Bingo 11am FREE Movie: Lucy 11:30am $3 Lunch Menu: Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwich Chips, & Pickle Code: 50488 CAHILL SENIOR CENTER ~ 715 WEST FIFTH STREET, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281 www.tempe.gov/cahillseniorcenter ~ (480)858-2420; TTY (480)350-5050