Crockett Senior News 736 South Bells Street, Alamo, Tennessee 38001 Phone (731) 696-2050 Fax (731) 696-4637 email: dleggett@crockettnet.com Crockett County Senior Citizen Center JJJ May 2017 Hi Folks, I want to apologize to all of you who didn t get your April newsletter until the month was almost over. Apparently there is a problem at the Alamo Post Office. We don t know what it is but we have had problems the last 2 months. We are going to talk to them when we mail this letter and see if we can get it fixed. The Open House was a big success and appreciate all of you who came. It is so wonderful to have additional space for exercise classes but also for things like the Health and Craft Fair scheduled for May 31st. Hope you will make it a point to come. Our new bus is here and we are excited to start using it. We will be planning some day trips using the two vans. Dorothy Health & Craft Fair Wednesday, May 31st 8:30 till 11:30 a.m. *FREE to seniors 60+ Numerous exhibitors for medical checks Many craft exhibitors will be here; Check them out while you re here. Mother s Day & Birthday Luncheon will be Thursday, May 11th 10:30 Bingo 11:00 Speaker: Steve Smith w/touching Hearts at Home 11:20 May Birthdays Recognized 11:30 Add-A-Dish Luncheon Steve and Donna Smith own and operate Touching Hearts at Home of West Tennessee. Steve s talk will focus on memory care needs as we age. Please bring your vegetable, meat or dessert dish to add to our luncheon. 1
age Crockett Center News Activities - Health - Fitness (May 2017) Line-Dance Lessons Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. *If interested, come join us in our new addition with plenty of room. Dancing Is Great Exercise! Crockett Senior Center (Nutrition Department) has Ensure for sale Assorted Flavors Regular $25.00 per case Diabetic $40.00 per case See Peggy at the Center Shuffleboard Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in new addition Aerobics & Fitness Classes Monday, Wednesday & Friday Men s Fitness at 8:30 a.m. Women s Aerobics at 1:00 p.m. through May 26th (Summer break until September) If you need to go shopping, Wal-Mart Trip is Tuesday, May 2nd at 12:30 p.m. Brain Games continues Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. It s a lot of fun and it keeps you thinking. Volunteer Home Care Blood Pressure Check every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Corn Hole Join the Fun! Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Activity Room Tai-Chi Learn an effective exercise to improve your health and wellbeing. Tai-Chi exercises the entire body, all the joints, muscles and internal organs, and strengthens the mind. Tai-Chi relieves stress and brings harmony to yourself and others. Mondays & Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Sessions continue through May 24 Senior Center Chorus schedule at local Nursing Home Facilities. May 2 Practice May 9- Alamo May 16 - Humboldt VA May 23 - Bells *Chorus will take summer break until September Light N Lively Chair Exercise Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Good exercises done from a chair. Center CLOSED Monday, May 29th 2
Crockett Senior Center 736 S. Bells St. dleggett@crockettnet.com Alamo, Tn. Phone: 731-696-2050 Day Trip Wednesday, June 14 to enjoy a Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Cruise May is: Older Americans Month There s a variety of beautiful flowers along the shore to see, and of course, the lake s beautiful water lilies. Many bird sightings can include Great Blue Herons, ducks and the occasional eagle soaring above. After the pontoon cruise; we will head to Boyette s Restaurant (lunch on your own) Cost is: $20.00 Leave Center by 7:30 a.m. Pontoon Cruise starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. Age Out Loud ************************ We are planning a cookout with entertainment in latter June. *Further details in our June newsletter. Cards, music and other activities after we eat -up until 8:00 p.m. 3
Crockett County Senior Citizens Center 736 S. Bells St. Alamo, Tennessee 38001 Phone: 731-696-2050 Address Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Alamo, TN. 38001 Permit No. 18 Bells Funeral Home 5342 College Street, Bells, TN 38006 731-663-2766 -Obituary Line 731-772-1553 www.bbfuneral.com DJ Brewer, Owner and Managing Partner Funerals and Cremation Services Monuments & Pre-Planning Crockett County s Most Affordable Funeral Home for Funerals and Cremation Services Providing Nursing, Physical Therapy, Wound Care, IV s and more in your home. Ask your doctor for: Volunteer Home Health Care Volunteer will be at the Crockett Co. Senior Center each Wednesday at 9:00 to check blood pressure. FREE to Seniors 60 and over. Humboldt office 1-888-338-5441 Fax-1-731-784-3826 Ronk Funeral Home Phone: 731-696-5555 Fax: 731-696-5560 P. O Box 326 145 S. Bells St. Alamo, Tenn. 38001 6
May is Older Americans Month 2017 theme is: Aging Out Loud * * * * * * * * * * * * * * My Mother A Rose by: Sue Horley A rose so rare, One of its kind, love and beauty A mother, yes! Mine. A rose without thorns, Not a petal was torn, A perfect rose stood straight and tall, My Mother was the most precious of all. A rose that survived the worst kind of weather And yet, the most delicate ever. A rose with a fragrance, There could be no other, You see this rose is My Mother. A rose is picked and put up to dry, The beauty is still there, It never dies. 5