A publication of St. Joseph s/candler May/June 2018 2018 16th Annual SMART LIVING EXPO & HEALTH FAIR Inside this Issue Monthly Events Schedule pg 2-3 FREE Shuttle to Expo pg 4 SmartSenior Travel Club News pg 7 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE PARKING AT THE CIVIC CENTER & FREE SHUTTLE Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Savannah Civic Center 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave COME SEE WHAT AWAITS YOU! Exciting Travel Ideas Lifestyle & Housing Options Meet Local Physicians & Nurses Free Haircuts for Men & Women Free Manicures Estate Planning Weight Loss Products Nutrition Information Fun Activities Door Prizes Free Giveaways Cake Walk Share the Advantages of being a SmartSenior with your Friends and Family. Please visit: www.sjchs.org/in-thecommunity/smartsenior Free Health Screenings & Consultations Glaucoma Screenings Chiropractic/Spine Evaluations Blood Pressure Check Stoke Evaluation Hearing Screenings Vision Checks/Screenings & Many More Regular Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Office Closed Live. Local. Now. Monday, May 28th Memorial Day
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE UPCOMING EVENTS SEMINARS Breakfast Bunch: Explore at the UGA Aquarium Speaker: Kayla Clark, Public Programs Coordinator, UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant Friday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital The Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant offers educational programs year-round for people of all ages on coastal topics. Learn about ways to get involved with the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island. Call 352-4405 to register. Lunch & Learn: New Methods in Managing Parkinson s & Other Movement Disorders Speaker: Fran McCarey, RN, BSN and Chimelle Johnson, MSW, both from SJ/C Monday, May 21, 11:30 a.m. Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital More than 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson s and other types of movement disorders each year. Join us as team members from St. Joseph s/candler Movement Disorders Program share what are the newest treatments available to manage these diseases. Call 352-4405 to register. Breakfast Bunch: Down-sizing and Estate Sales: Where Do I Start? Speaker: Cody Hetzel, The Mint Green Tag Sale Company Monday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital Leaving the family home is preceded by the great, and almost always emotional, sorting, lamenting and finally deciding what will move with you or your loved one, stay with the family or be left behind. Cody Hetzel will be discussing what to do when you have decided the time is right for that move. Call 352-4405 to register. Lunch & Learn: Impact of Hearing Loss on Quality of Life Speaker: Shea Stromberg, Au.D., Audiologist Oto-Neurology at St. Joseph s/candler Wednesday, June 13, 11:30 a.m. Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital Hearing loss can have a big impact on a person s quality of life, both physically and emotionally. Hearing loss has been linked to stress, depression, loneliness, and reduced physical and mental health. Join us as Dr. Stromberg discusses the effects of hearing loss and available treatments. Call 352-4405 to register. HEALTH & FITNESS FREE Hearing Screening: Wednesday, May 9th & Wednesday, June 13th SmartSenior Office, # 8 Medical Arts Call 352-4405 to make an appointment. FREE Line Dancing: Advanced: Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Beginner: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. 11 a.m. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Washington & Waters Aves. FREE Exercise Class: Mondays, 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. SmartSenior Office, #8 Medical Arts. No appointment necessary. page 2 SmartSenior 8 Medical Arts Center Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 352-4405
MORE EVENTS... LIFE LONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Call 352-4405 to register for the programs below. Friendly Reminder: You must be a current member to attend. AARP Defensive Driving Class: Save up to 10% on your automobile insurance. $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Call 352-4405 to register. Wednesday, June 6th, Savannah Squares Retirement Community, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. SmartSenior Painting Class: Artist/Instructor Maxine Helmey provides instruction in a variety of mediums and subject matters. Every Wednesday, 10:00 12 noon at the SmartSenior office. $20.00 per class or 6 classes for $100. Supplies included. Call 352-4405 for more information. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FREE Movie Days Join us at St. Michael s and All Angels Episcopal Church on the corners of Washington and Waters Avenues for a movie and refreshments. Call 352-4405 to register. The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron Friday, May 11, 2 p.m. An original musical screenplay brings to life the story of P.T. Barnum and his creation of The Greatest Show on Earth. Rising from nothing, P.T. sets out to make a better life for his family. His creativity and drive take him on a fantastic journey beyond what he or anyone else could have imagined. Call 352-4405 to register. The Post starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks Friday, June 8, 2 p.m. This historical drama is based on the events surrounding the release of the Pentagon Papers, documents which detailed the history of the United States political and military involvement in Vietnam. The story follows a reporter and the Editor of the Washington Post as they become involved in an unprecedented power struggle with the government, exposing a coverup that spanned through four different American Presidencies. Call 352-4405 to register. FREE Game Day Have fun playing Scrabble, Canasta, Rummy, Board Games, Kings-In-A-Corner, Sets & Runs, Chicken Feet, Domino s and many more. Every Monday at 10:00 a.m., SmartSenior Office, #8 Medical Arts Center. SmartSenior 8 Medical Arts Center Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 352-4405 page 3
Southern Ladies Tea Thursday, May 24, 2:00 pm, Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital Don t put away your Easter bonnet and white gloves just yet! Join us for an old fashion Southern Ladies Tea. Enjoy traditional fi nger foods while sipping tea just like in the old days. We will be entertained by Savannah s own local story teller, Lois Smith. Special prize for the best Sunday Hat. Space is limited, so register early by calling 352-4405. 2018 16th Annual SMART LIVING EXPO & HEALTH FAIR FREE SHUTTLE to and from Expo provided by Kelly Tours No need to worry about finding a parking space. Call SmartSenior at 352-4405 to reserve your space on the Kelly Tours shuttle. Space is limited. Call today! Sign-up to ride the Expo & Health Fair Shuttle from one of the following locations: Liberty City Golden Age Center SmartSenior Office (Medical Arts) Windsor Forest
MEN S COFFEE & CONVERSATION Friday, June 1 9:00 am at the Marsh Auditorium Candler Hospital Just for men caffeine and camaraderie. We ll get the conversation started, Where were you when..., then the guys can take it from there. Coffee and donuts provided. Space is limited, so register early by calling 352-4405. 55 or Better? Join Today! If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a SmartSenior Member, fill out this form, clip out and mail to, SmartSenior at #8 Medical Arts Center, Savannah, GA 31405. Or call our office at (912) 352-4405 to join by phone with a credit card. Name (first, middle, last) Mailing Address City, State & Zip Code Phone Number Does your spouse want to join? Payment Information: Spouse s Name Birthdate Spouse s Birthdate $15 per person; Check, payable to SmartSenior Credit Card (Visa, American Express, Discover, MasterCard) Credit Card Acct # Expiration Date
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