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May 2015 Garland Senior Activity Center??????????????????? And we need your help! Name that Newsletter Contest The Silver Scoop is getting a new name and we need your help! The Scoop has been around a long time, and it s just time for a make over. The Scoop will be evolving in appearance over the next year, so we feel the name should change to reflect that. If you have any suggestions, you can e-mail them to sac@garlantx.gov, tell any of the full time staff (Kenny, Rusty, Holly, Lynn, D Aun), or fill out a form at the front desk. Winner will receive credit for the new name in an upcoming edition and a $10 gift card. Submissions must be received by May 15, 2015. Spring Bazaar Thurs, May 28 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room Sponsored by the Site Council Only a few vendor tables left ($10)! Games & Fun Craft Sale Laughter Door Prizes Entertainment Information Boys Scouts of America Seeking flags for a retirement ceremony on: May 23 If you have any American flags you would like to retire, there is a receptacle at the downtown center for you to drop off your flags before May 22. Hop Topics Thursdays - 10 a.m. April 9 - PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) & Vascular Health. April 16 - Medication Management April 23 - Mental Health Issues April 30 - Medicare Questions with Consumer Better Balance and Mobility Class Every third Wednesday, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 9:45 a.m. - Multi Purpose Room Balance or Mobility issues? If you don t have them, you certainly don t want them. Maintain your lifestyle in this half hour class. Bring a friend or neighbor and help them too. Benefits of Massage 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Beginning May 19 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10/10 minutes, $15/15 minutes Are you ready to ease your pain, fight fatigue, lessen anxiety and depression, improve your sleep, boost your immunity, raise your alertness and plump your skin? Gwen will help you with all those needs. Register at the front desk. The Silver Scoop is online! http://bit.ly/silverscoopnews

PAGE 2 Clubs, Classes, Dance, etc. Texas Hold Em 2nd & 4th Fridays - FREE Dining Room - 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Senior Care Beltline & Winters Park Nursing & Rehab Advanced Ballroom Dance Lessons Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. $25/person Join our expert dance instructor Drue Faris to learn intricate twists, turns, and figures to all the popular ballroom dances. 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 $20 start up cost purchases brushes, ink, and paper which is always available from the instructor. For more information: contact the instructor, Yoshie, at 972-442-2382. 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. Tues, May 12-1 p.m. Monthly gathering at GSAC. Tues, May 26 11:30 a.m. Birthday Lunch - Ernesto s Mexican Restaurant. 1202 N.W. Highway, Garland, TX For information about Red Hat activities or joining the Red Hat Society, contact Susan Clark - 972-670-8690. Senior Social Hour at the Library Thursday, May 7-2 p.m. Central Library Downtown - FREE Mariachi Nueva Era Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with authentic Mariachi music performed by this group of talented young musicians from Arlington, TX, who perform on instruments such as the trumpet, vihuela (guitar), violin, and the guitarron (bass). GSAC Book Club Third Wednesdays 9:30-11:15 a.m. This brand new book club will meet the third Wednesdays of each month. This is a free event. For more information, call Lynn at 972-205-2891. AARP - Driver Safety Program Thurs May 21 1-5 p.m. Pay the fee to the instructor on the day of class; AARP members $15, nonmembers $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 May 6 12:30-3:30 p.m. Hummingbird at a Hibiscus $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. Thursdays 1st & 3rd Thursdays are practice days. 9:30 a.m. - Meeting Room We are looking for a sponsor! Contact us if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

Fitness, Health, & Wellness PAGE 3 Intermediate Pilates Wed 10:30 a.m. Become stronger, longer, leaner, and move with grace and ease. 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 Intermediate Yoga NEW - 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. 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. 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. Water Fitness Wednesdays beginning in June 9 a.m. Primrose Senior Living $35 / 10 classes The Garland Senior Activity Center is Partnering with Primrose Senior Living this summer to provide a fun, no-impact water fitness experience. Participants will be required to purchase a $35 fitness punch card, and bus transportation will be provided for free from the senior center. For more information, contact Lynn at 972-205-2891. Qi-Gong with Yoshie Tues 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 972-442-2382. This class has really taken off. 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 your body, mind and spirit. Power-lates M/F 10:30 a.m. This is a fusion class implementing elements of traditional Pilates along with some heart pumping strengthening exercises. 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.

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 5:45 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* 10:30 a.m. Pilates 4:45 p.m. Zumba Gold 6:00 p.m. Intermediate Yoga Thursday 8:15 a.m. Zumba 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi 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 & NEW 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. Legend: Monday C-Carver Senior Center S-Garland Senior Activity Center O-Off Site 9:30 Fellowship w/rev. Garrett - C 12:30 Fun with 42 - S 2:00 Advanced Line Dance - S 2:00 Advanced Bridge - S 7:00 Beginning Ballroom - 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 7:00 Beginning Ballroom - 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 7:00 Beginning Ballroom - S Closed Memorial Day May 4 18 Tuesday 9:00 Writers Workshop - S 9:30 Creative Crafters - S 10:00 Cinco de Mayo - C 11:30 Advanced Ballroom - S 1:00 Brush Painting - S 3:30 Intermediate Bridge - S 5:30 Duplicate 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 5:30 Duplicate Bridge - S 11 12 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 5:30 Duplicate 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 5:30 Duplicate Bridge - S 5 19 25 26

PAGE 5 Wednesday Thursday Friday 12:00 Progressive Line Dance - S 8:00 Square Dance - S 1 8:30 Stockyards - O 9:45 Shopping - O 10:00 Memory Café - S 12:30 Jewelry Making - S 12:30 U Can Paint - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S 6 7 9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 10:00 Hot Topics - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S 12:30 Table Games - S 2:00 Senior Social Hour - O 6:15 RoughRiders - O 7:00 Dance City Lights - S 10:00 Mother s Day - C 12:30 Texas Hold Em - S 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S 8 9:45 Shopping - O 11:00 Grub Club - O 1:00 Pool Tournament - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S 9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 10:00 Mexican Hat Day - C 12:30 Party Bridge - S 12:30 Table Games - S 7:00 Dance Dave Brewer - S 13 14 15 12:45 One-Thirty Productions - O 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S 8:00 Square Dance - S 9:30 Foot Doctor - S 9:45 Shopping - O 12:30 Jewelry Making - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S 20 21 22 9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S 12:30 Table Games - S 1:00 AARP Driver Safety - S 7:00 Dance Mark Fields - S 10:00 Mexican Bingo - C 12:30 Texas Hold Em - S 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S 9:45 Shopping - O 1:00 Pool Tournament - S 1:00 Open Games - S 2:00 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 Beginning Line Dance - S 5:30 Party Bridge - S 27 28 29 9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 10:00 Taste of Mexico - C 12:30 Party Bridge - S 12:30 Table Games - S 7:00 Dance Bill G - S 1:00 Progressive Line Dance - S

PAGE 6 Travel & Outings Fort Worth Stockyards Tour & More Wednesday, May 6 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Yeehaw. Enjoy a 40 minute walking tour of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, the cattle drive, visit the Cowboy Hall of Fame, followed by lunch at the H3 Ranch steakhouse (included). Finish up with a touch of self-paced shopping. Fort Worth Mint Wednesday, August 26 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $25 - transportation & admission Lunch is on your own at Sundance Square Show me the money! Tour the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to see how western currency is made. Experience the interactive exhibits and displays showcasing the history of currency and the intricacies of the printing process. See billions of dollars being printed on this truly priceless trip. Grub Club The Slow Bone BBQ Wednesday, May 13 11:00 a.m. - $5.00 We will be dining at one of Dallas top rated BBQ restaurants. They serve until they sell out, so let s try to get there on time. You don t have to be a member or anything to come on Grub Club outings! Sign up at the front desk. Main Event Bowling & More Wednesday, July 29 9:30 a.m. $29 Price includes 4 hours of all activities, bowling shoes, and transportation Cool off indoors, and try your skills at Main Event Entertainment in Plano, TX, where you can enjoy unlimited bowling, laser tag, pool, Bocce ball, and shuffleboard. Take a break for lunch on your own at the snack bar. Dallas Symphony Orchestra meets Cirque Du Soleil for Cirque De La Symphonie Sunday, Jan 3, 2016 Depart: 1:30 p.m. $56 - transportation & admission Cirque du Soleil performs live with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerson. Be wowed by world class acrobats, jugglers and contortionists. This is a once in a lifetime performance. Seats are on the orchestra terrace (floor), and price includes transportation and admission. This trip will sell out, so register early! Dallas Symphony Orchestra Holst; The Planets Thursday, November 19 Depart: 6:30 p.m. $44 - transportation & admission The Dallas Symphony performs Gustav Holst s most famous work, The Planets. Sail through the solar system with this captivating musical work. This is a very popular concert, so we do ask that you register early. Southern Charm Christmas Nov 30 Dec 4, 2015 $100 deposit $1749 double $1939 single Remember the childlike wonder you once felt at Christmas? It's waiting for you this year. Our journey begins in Asheville at the Biltmore with all it has to offer. We continue on to Charleston for more southern hospitality. By the time we arrive in Savannah you will feel your childlike wonder again. Price includes: Transportation & Lodging 4 breakfasts and 4 dinner 2 nights in Asheville 1 night in Charleston 1 night in Savannah

Carver Corner PAGE 7 Mexican Bingo May 22, 2015 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon If you don t know how to play Mexican bingo, then today is a good day to learn how. Mexican Hat Day May 14, 2015 10:00 a.m. Noon Don t forget to wear your Fancy Mexican Hat. Cinco De Mayo Celebration Monday May 5, 2015 10:00 a.m. Noon Enjoy a morning of fun, games and dancing. A Taste of Mexico May 28, 2015 10:00 12:00 noon Spend the morning sampling wonderful dishes of Mexico. Seniors are asked to bring their favorite dish along with the recipe to share. Bajo Insurance 3rd Mondays - 10 a.m. Meet with Scott Richards for information on Medicare Plans, Medicare supplements, and dental plans. Afternoon Dominos Mon thru Thurs 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon with your friends playing a fun game of dominos. Refreshments are served. 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. Mother s Day Special May 8, 2015 10:00 a.m. Noon Calling all Mothers, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers and Mothers of the heart. New 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 972-205-3305. Blood Pressure Checks Third Mondays before lunch Sponsored by Dependable Health Care Quality and compassionate care you can depend on. Weekly Shopping Event Tuesdays - Dollar Store or Big Lots Wednesdays - Wal-Mart The bus departs from the Carver Center at 10:00 a.m.

PAGE 8 www.garlandparks.com 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 75040 Ph.: 972-205-2769 Fax: 972-487-3417 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 75040 972-205-3305 Hours of Operation: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Kenny McCord - Senior Services Manager Rusty Maxwell - Senior Center Supervisor Holly Bone - Senior Services Specialist D Aun Muhlinghaus - Senior Services Specialist Shannon Stephens - Senior Services Specialist Lynn Robinson - Customer Service Specialist Chris Bell - Medical Transportation Ralph Leal - Driver Larry Alba - Driver Gary Teague - Driver Patrice Aisola - Driver Luis Arenas - Building Attendant 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 972-205- 2769 for current prices. Senior Services AARP Office Toll free 1-866-554-5377 Aging Information Hotline 211 Baylor - Senior Health Ctr 972-487-5444 Better Business Bureau 214-220-2000 Dallas Area Agency on Aging 214-871-5065 DART ParaTransit 214-515-7272 Food Stamps 1-800-500-4266 Garland Senior Services 972-205-2890 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 1-888-529-5277 Meals on Wheels 214-689-2639. Medicare 1-800-633-4227 Mental Health Hotline 1-866-615-8700 Nursing Home Ombudsman 214-823-5700 Office of Senior Affairs 214-670-5227 Parkland Health Center 214-266-0700 Social Security Admin. 1-800-772-1213 Veterans Service Officer 214-819-1886 Widowed Persons Service 214-358-4155 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 972-205 -2769 so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For the hearing impaired, call our TDD at 972-205-2933 or RELAY TEXAS at 1-800-735-2989. 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 972-205-2769 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.