Reinventing The Senior Center
January - February 2022
TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND
972.874.6110
SENIORS IN MOTION
Flower Mound Senior Center 2701 West Windsor Drive www.flower-mound.com/seniors 972.874.6110
FLOWER MOUND SENIOR CENTER HOURS MONDAYS............................8 A.M. 5 P.M. TUESDAYS........................... 8 A.M. 8 P.M. WEDNESDAYS......................8 A.M. 5 P.M. THURSDAYS.........................8 A.M. 8 P.M. FRIDAYS...............................8 A.M. 5 P.M.
SENIOR CENTER STAFF Jaime Jaco-Cooper....Senior Center Manager Jon Almeida...............Programs Coordinator Gemma Humphrey.....Programs Coordinator Cheryl Dudich..............Recrea on Specialist Colleen Bahe...............Recrea on Specialist Nikole Jenniffer ...........Recrea on Specialist Sue Kash......................Recrea on Specialist Kris n Wolff................Recrea on Specialist
MISSION STATEMENT
The Flower Mound Senior Center dignifies seniors with a safe and caring environment, crea ve and inclusive programs, and though ul resources that promote health, well-being, fellowship, and involvment.
SIM MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships can be purchased at the Senior Center Courtesy Desk. For Flower Mound residents, memberships are $10 per year. For non-residents, memberships are $20 per year.
DAY PASSES
Day passes can be purchased at the Senior Center Courtesy Desk. They are $1 for residents and $2 for non-residents.
LUNCH PROGRAMS MMOW LUNCH PROGRAM TUESDAY & THURSDAY AT NOON $4 PER PERSON Metroport Meals on Wheels will provide and serve meals from local restaurants. Members must purchase their cket at the Senior Center Courtesy Desk two business days prior to the lunch. On the day of the lunch, please pick up ckets by 11:45 a.m. For more informa on, please call 972.874.6110.
$2 FRIDAY LUNCHES FRIDAY AT NOON • $2 PER PERSON Senior Center staff and volunteers will prepare delicious meals every Friday! Meals include fresh salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, soups, and more! Please check the Senior Center Courtesy Desk for the upcoming menu. Tickets must be purchased from the Senior Center Courtesy Desk the Wednesday prior to the meal. For more informaon, please call 972.874.6110.
JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS REGISTRATION: Members are asked to register for special events and trips. Members may register star ng at 9 a.m. at the Flower Mound Senior Center, at the Community Ac vity Center, or online at h ps://ac venet.ac ve.com/ flowermoundparksandrec. Registraon order will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment for trips and events are due at the me of registra on and can be made with cash, check, or credit card. The Code # corresponds with the online registra on number. REGISTRATION DATES: Residents: Monday, Dec. 13 Non-Residents: Wednesday, Dec. 15 JANUARY LUNCH & LEARNS WEDNESDAYS • NOON • FREE RSVP BY THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO SCHED ULED DATE Learn while you lunch! Join Seniors In Moon during the lunch hour for educa onal seminars and a free lunch. All seminars begin at noon. Must register for lunch. • JAN. 5: Funeral and Crema on Op ons. Presented by Neptune. CODE: 13697 • JAN. 12: Healthy Living for Older Adults. Presented by Lori Williams Senior Services & Ma Bonander. CODE: 13698 • JAN. 19: How People Destroy their Estate Plans. Presented by McGee Law Firm. code: 13699 • JAN. 26: Wills, Trusts, Probate, and more! Presented by Travis Weaver. CODE: 13700 MOVIE & PIZZA: DIANA: THE MUSICAL TUESDAY, JAN. 4 • 5 P.M. • $2 BALLROOM A • RSVP BY DEC. 31 Join SIM friends to watch the movie, Diana: The Musical [PG-13]. The dazzling and devasta ng life of Princess Diana takes center stage in this original musical, filmed in advance of its official Broadway opening. Sponsored by Vedusha Founda on. CODE: 13701 SIM FIT EXPO FRIDAY, JAN. 7 • 9:30 A.M. • FREE MOCKINGBIRD • RSVP BY JAN. 6 The SIM FIT program offers over 20 dance and fitness classes each week to help members stay healthy and ac ve. Meet the instructors and learn more about the SIM FIT program. Each instructor will give a short, interac ve demo to give members a taste of their exci ng classes. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by RiverWalk Flats Ac ve Adult Living. CODE: 13702
PARTNER DANCING TUESDAY, JAN. 11 • 4 P.M. • FREE MOCKINGBIRD • RSVP BY JAN. 10 Join SIM friends for partner dancing on the second Tuesday of each month. Bring a partner or come by yourself. Everyone will get a chance to dance. Andy Guarino will play a variety of partner-dancing songs and take requests. Sponsored by Tena Burrell Financial and Estate Planning Services. CODE: 13703 JON TRIVI OLTA TUESDAY, JAN. 11 • 5:30 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 10 Put on your boogie shoes and match wits with the “jive talkin’” Jon Trivi-olta! Play trivia, show what you know, and learn something new while having fun with others. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes given. Sponsored by Precise Personalized Care Hospice. CODE: 13704 DINNER BUNCH WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 • 5 P.M. DELHI 6 INDIAN KITCHEN & BAR Meet up with the Dinner Bunch for good food and fellowship. This month, meet them at Delhi 6 located at 1700 Co onwood Creek in Highland Village. OLLI AT UNT SPRING KICK OFF THURSDAY, JAN. 13 • 1 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 11 OLLI at UNT is a lifelong learning program that offers non-credit courses and events designed by and for adults 50 and be er. The Flower Mound Senior Center offers OLLI classes on Mondays and Wednesays during each semester, but OLLI members can also a end seminars at any of the six loca ons including Lantana and Robson Ranch. Plus, SIM members get a 40% discount on their annual membership fee! Come learn all about OLLI and the spring semester line-up. CODE: 13705 JAILHOUSE ROCK KARAOKE *NEW* THURSDAY, JAN. 13 • 5 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM • RSVP BY JAN. 16 Be the king of karaoke for a night! Put on your blue suede shoes and join SIM friends for a fun night of Elvis karaoke. Sing your favorite hits individually or as a group. CODE: 13707 TEXAS TALKS: EMILY D. WEST *NEW* FRIDAY, JAN. 14 • 1 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 13 Back by popular demand, Professor Travis Cooper will visit the Flower Mound Senior Center for another round of Texas Talks. Learn about Emily D. West, o en referred to as the “Yellow Rose of Texas,” and how she helped General Sam Houson defeat Mexico in the Ba le of San Jacinto. CODE: 13706
TED TALKS TUESDAY, JAN. 18 • 5:30 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 17 Join SIM friends to watch the Ted Talk, “How to Make Hard Choices.” Big decisions can be agonizingly difficult. But that is because we think about them the wrong way, says philosopher Ruth Chang. She offers a powerful new framework for shaping who we truly are. CODE: 13709 DONUTS & DOCUMENTARIES: SPOCK WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 • 9:30 A.M. FREE • BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 17 Join SIM friends to watch the documentary Spock [TV-14]. The son of actor Leonard Nimoy directs this moving look at his father’s portrayal of Spock, the iconic “Star Trek” character he played for 50 years. CODE: 13708 AFTER DARK PARTY THURSDAY, JAN. 20 • 6:30 P.M. • $2 BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 18 When the sun goes down, the fun begins at the Flower Mound Senior Center! Join SIM friends for an exci ng dance party featuring music by Andy Corridorri. Par cipants will also enjoy a dinner of homemade chili and fixings. CODE: 13710 DRY BAR COMEDY TUESDAY, JAN. 25 • 6 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • NO RSVP REQUIRED If you are looking for a good laugh, bring a friend to the Senior Center for popcorn and a full comedy special from Dry Bar Comedy. Dry Bar Comedy is clean jokes without the use of profanity. CODE: 13711 SUPER BOWL POOL TOURNAMENT THURSDAY, JAN. 27 • 1 P.M. • FREE BILLIARDS ROOM • RSVP BY 12:30 P.M. Join SIM friends for the annual Super Bowl Pool Tournament. This double elimina on nine-ball tournament is open to everyone. Two lucky winners will receive $25 gi cards! Sponsored by Watermere of Flower Mound. CODE: 13712 JAZZ NIGHT *NEW* THURSDAY, JAN. 27 • 6 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 26 Enjoy some smooth jazz music by amazing singer-songwriters, the Robin Hacke Duo. Robin Hacke has toured around the world, been featured on several television programs, and had a #1 hit on the Rollingstone.com Jazz Chart. CODE: 13799 MOVIE & A MEAL: CROOKED HOUSE FRIDAY, JAN. 28 • 10 A.M. • $2 BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 25 Join SIM friends to watch Agatha Chris e’s Crooked House [PG-13]. When a detecve inves gates the death of his ex-lover’s grandfather, he uncovers secrets about the tycoon’s manipula ve family. Sponsored by Avan Senior Living. CODE: 13713
JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS
JANUARY DAY TRIPS JERSEY BOYS* WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5 • $70 DEPART 5:45 P.M. • RETURN 11 P.M. Take a trip to the Fair Park Music Hall to watch Jersey Boys. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony and Grammy Awardwinning true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that is just too good to be true. CODE: 13714
WHISKEY & WINE*** FRIDAY, JAN. 14 • FREE DEPART 10 A.M. • RETURN 3 P.M. Take a trip to Valley View, Texas for whiskey and wine tas ngs! Enjoy lunch at Avalanche Bay Pizza & Snow or York N Ale Burgers. Then, visit Firelight Vineyards where you can purchase a tas ng of four wines for $10. S ll thirsty? Visit Whiskey Hollow Dis llery and purchase 4 tas ngs for $5! (Please bring money for lunch and tas ngs). CODE: 13716
DREAMSCAPE** WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 • $23 DEPART 9:30 A.M. • RETURN 3 P.M. Travel to another world through this virtual reality experience at NorthPark Center Mall in Dallas. Dreamscape gives you three choices for a 20-minute experience of either an underwater adventure with blue whales, a trek through an alien zoo with dinosaurlike creatures, or a treasure hunt in a cursed temple. It is an experience described as a mix between stepping into a movie and a theme park. While wai ng for your show me, you can shop and eat lunch at numerous restaurants and cafes available. CODE: 13715
HADESTOWN* WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 • $37 DEPART 5:45 P.M. • RETURN 11 P.M. Take a trip to the Fair Park Music Hall to watch a performance of the Tony and Grammy-Award-winning Hadestown. This musical intertwines two mythic tales: that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. The story pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. CODE: 13717
BRICK HOUSE TAVERN & TAP* WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26 • FREE DEPART 3 P.M. • RETURN 6 P.M. Take a trip to Grapevine to visit Brick House Tavern & Tap. Enjoy Happy Hour specials such as $1 off wells, $1 off margaritas, $3 domes c dra s, and $6 glasses of wine. Plus, the Tavern also offers $2 off Share Plates ,such as Spiked Calamari and Crispy Brussel Sprouts. CODE: 13718 ROMEO LUNCH* MONDAY, JAN. 31 • FREE DEPART 11 A.M. • RETURN 1 P.M. The Re red Older Men Ea ng Out (ROMEO) group will take the bus to eat at Main Street Café in Lewisville for a variety of breakfast and lunch menu items for a great homecooked meal. Come join this men’s lunch getaway for good food and fellowship. (entrees $9 - $15). CODE:
KNOW YOUR LIMITS WALKING KEY: *LITTLE WALKING
**SOME WALKING ***EXTENSIVE WALKING
FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS REGISTRATION: Members are asked to register for special events and trips. Members may register star ng at 9 a.m. at the Flower Mound Senior Center, at the Community Ac vity Center, or online at h ps://ac venet.ac ve.com/ flowermoundparksandrec. Registraon order will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment for trips and events are due at the me of registra on and can be made with cash, check, or credit card. The Code # corresponds with the online registra on number. REGISTRATION DATES: Residents: Monday, Jan. 24 Non-Residents: Wednesday, Jan. 26 FEBRUARY LUNCH & LEARNS WEDNESDAYS • NOON • FREE RSVP BY THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO SCHED ULED DATE Learn while you lunch! Join Seniors In Moon during the lunch hour for educa onal seminars and a free lunch. All seminars begin at noon. Must register for lunch. • FEB. 2: Senior Ambassador and foster grandparent program. Presented by LISD and SIMA. CODE: 13720 • FEB. 9: Sponsored by Edwena Po er, DFW Real estate team. CODE: 13721 • FEB. 16: Sponsored by Pinewood Hills Independent Living. CODE: 13722 • FEB. 23: Fall Preven on. Sponsored by Medical alert southwest. CODE: 13723 MOVIE & PIZZA: PASSING TUESDAY, FEB. 1 • 5 P.M. • $2 BALLROOM A • RSVP BY JAN. 31 SIM will screen the movie, Passing [PG 13]. In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who’s passing as white. Sponsored by the Vedusha Founda on. CODE: 13724 NAILED IT! THURSDAY, FEB. 3 • 5 P.M. • $2 BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 1 There is nothing like a good cupcake. Learn some of the basic fros ng and decora ng techniques to make your cupcakes look as amazing as they taste. Join some of our SIM volunteer pros to learn their decora ng secrets. CODE: 13725
FIRST BAPTIST 55+ SINGERS MONDAY, FEB. 7 • 10:30 A.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 4 The 55+ Choir from First Bap st Church in Lewisville will visit the Flower Mound Senior Center for a special musical performance! CODE: 13726 PARTNER DANCING TUESDAY, FEB. 8 • 4 P.M. • FREE MOCKINGBIRD • RSVP BY FEB. 7 Grab your partner and join SIM friends for partner dancing on the second Tuesday of each month. Andy Guarino will play a variety of partner-dancing songs. CODE: 13727 JON TRIVI OLTA TUESDAY, FEB. 8 • 5:30 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 7 Put on your boogie shoes and match wits with the “jive talkin’” Jon Trivi-olta! Play trivia, show what you know, and learn something new while having fun with others. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes given. Sponsored by Precise Personalized Care Hospice. CODE: 13728 DINNER BUNCH WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 • 5 P.M. HILLSIDE FINE GRILL Meet up with the Dinner Bunch for good food and fellowship. This month, meet them at Hillside Fine Grill located at 3107 FM 407 in Highland Village. NOT SO NEWLYWED GAME THURSDAY, FEB. 10 • 11 A.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 8 Celebrate and laugh with couples who have survived the test of me. Couples will be asked ques ons about each other, their rela onship, and their family to see how well they know each other a er years together. The winning couple will receive a gi card for a dinner for two. Couples interested in parcipa ng should inquire at the Senior Center Courtesy Desk. CODE: 13729 LOVE ME TENDER DINNER & DANCE THURSDAY, FEB. 10 • 5:30 P.M. • $10 BALLROOM • RSVP BY FEB. 8 Enjoy an Italian dinner and dance the night away to live music performed by David Allen. Dubbed the “Prince of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” David Allen has been performing his tribute to the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley. David has been ranked in the Top Ten in the World by Elvis Presley Enterprises since 2011. Sponsored by Watermere of Flower Mound. CODE: 13731
TEXAS TALKS: SMITH V. ALLWRIGHT FRIDAY, FEB. 11 • 1 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 10 Back by popular demand, professor Travis Cooper will visit the Flower Mound Senior Center for another round of Texas Talks. Learn about the landmark Supreme Court case Smith v. Allwright. This case originated in Houston and had huge implica ons for vo ng rights. CODE: 13732 NEW MEMBER LUNCH MONDAY, FEB. 14 • NOON • FREE ARMADILLO • RSVP BY FEB. 10 Meet the newest Seniors in Mo on members at this fun lunch and social. New members will enjoy a light lunch, get important informa on about the SIM program, and meet new friends. Sponsored by RiverWalk Flats Ac ve Adult Living. CODE: 13733 TED TALKS TUESDAY, FEB. 15 • 5:30 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • NO RSVP REQUIRED Meet with SIM friends to watch and discuss this Ted Talk by Dr. Amishi Jha. Dr. Jha studies how we pay a en on: the process by which our brain decides what is important out of the constant stream of informa on it receives. Both external and internal distrac ons diminish our a en on’s power, Jha says -- but some simple techniques can boost it. “Pay a en on to your a en on,” Jha says. CODE: 13734 DONUTS & DOCUMENTARIES: BLOOD BROTHERS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16 • 9:30 A.M. FREE • BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 14 Join SIM friends to watch the documentary Blood Brothers [PG-13]. From a chance mee ng to a tragic fallout, Malcom X and Muhammad Ali’s extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shi ing ideals. CODE: 13735 OPEN MIC NIGHT *NEW* THURSDAY, FEB. 17 • 5 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 16 Calling all musicians, actors, poets, comedians, and magicians! Join SIM for a night to show off your talent. First- me performers and experienced ar sts are all welcome. Each ar st will have 5 - 10 minute to perform. The audience will vote for their favorite act and that person will recive a $20 gi card! Sponsored by McGee Law Firm. CODE: 13737 PRESIDENT’S DAY CHILI COOK OFF MONDAY, FEB. 21 • 11 A.M. • FREE BALLROOM C • RSVP BY FEB. 18 Join the annual SIM Chili Cook-off in honor of President’s Day. Bring your best chili and a copy of the recipe to share with SIM friends and compete for a prize. Sponsored by Advance Senior Op ons. CODE: 13738
FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS DRY BAR COMEDY TUESDAY, FEB. 22 • 5:30 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • NO RSVP REQUIRED If you are looking for a good laugh, bring a friend to the Senior Center for popcorn and a full comedy special from Dry Bar Comedy. Dry Bar Comedy is clean jokes without the use of profanity. CODE: 13740 HEADS UP! HAPPY HOUR *NEW* THURSDAY, FEB. 24 • 5:30 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 23 Join SIM friends in one of the best word guessing games made popular on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! Par cipants will be divided into teams of two who must work together and try to guess words based on their partner’s clues before the mer runs out. Members of the winning duo will each receive a $10 gi card! Enjoy refreshments and snacks while you enjoy the hilarity. Sponsored by Avan Senior Living. CODE: 13741 MOVIE & A MEAL: MARSHALL FRIDAY, FEB. 25 • 10 A.M. • $2 BALLROOM A • RSVP BY FEB. 22 Join SIM friends to watch the movie, Marshall [PG-13]. Chadwick Boseman stars in this biopic of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court jus ce. Young Thurgood Marshall faces one of his greatest challenges while working as a lawyer for the NAACP. CODE: 13743
FEBRUARY DAY TRIPS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM** WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2 • $5 DEPART 9 A.M. • RETURN 2:30 P.M. The African American Museum is the only one of its kind in the Southwestern Region devoted to the preserva on and display of African American ar s c, cultural, and historical materials. It has one of the largest African American Folk Art collec ons in the United States. Please bring money for lunch at Trinity Groves. CODE: 13744 THE MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL ART** WEDNEDAY, FEB. 9 • $12 DEPART 10:30 A.M. • RETURN 3 P.M. The beau fully remodeled Museum boasts eleven galleries, The Na onal Center for Jewish Art, Museum of Holocaust Art, European Art Treasury, an on-site Art Conserva on Lab, Via Dolorosa Sculpture Garden, and other major pilgrimage a rac ons. The Museum offers a myriad exhibi ons for art appreciators of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. A erwards, dine at Afrah Mediterranean Grill and Buffet in Richardson where you can select from a large variety of shawarma, baklava, dips, salads, hot vegetables, and delicious desserts. (entrees $8 - $20). CODE: 13745
ROMEO LUNCH* MONDAY, FEB. 14 • FREE DEPART 11 A.M. • RETURN 1 P.M. The Re red Older Men Ea ng Out (ROMEO) groups will take the bus to eat at Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles in Grapevine. Come join the men’s lunch getaway for a selec on of soul food items that include all day breakfast, fish, shrimp, and, of course, chicken and waffles. (entrees $12 - $15). CODE: 13747
WINSTAR CASINO** WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 • $20 DEPART 8 A.M. • RETURN 4 P.M. Test your luck and skill at Oklahoma’s premier hotel and casino. Choose from eight themed gaming plazas or the spacious poker room, bingo hall, and the racer off -track betng parlor. Ticket price includes transportaon, muffins, juice, bingo, and refreshments on the bus. CODE: 13749
BRUNCH & THRIFT TRIP** FRIDAY, FEB. 18 • FREE DEPART 8:30 A.M. • RETURN 2:30 P.M. Take a trip to Denton for brunch and shopping. Enjoy brunch at famous Old West Café. Then, visit two Denton thri stores. First, shop housewares and home improvement items at Habitat for Humanity ReStore! Then, visit the Upscale ReSale Thri Store benefi ng Denton County Friends of the Family. CODE: 13748
WIZARD OF OZ* MONDAY, FEB. 28 • $20 DEPART 4 P.M. • RETURN 11 P.M. Take a trip to the Ar san Theater to watch a performance of the beloved musical, The Wizard of Oz. A girl from Kansas travels over the rainbow to discover a magical land filled with munchkins, wizards, and witches. CODE: 13750
KNOW YOUR LIMITS WALKING KEY: *LITTLE WALKING **SOME WALKING ***EXTENSIVE WALKING
SIM FIT TEXERCISE *NEW* INSTRUCTOR JON FRIDAYS, JAN. 14 FEB. 25 • FREE Kick off the New Year by taking care of you. No fancy gear, no health club dues – just a fun, prac cal way to start looking and feeling your best. Join SIM members for these free exercise classes and healthy lifestyle strategies. CODE: 13759
MEN’S 50+ FIT WORKSHOP *NEW* INSTRUCTOR BEN BAILEY FRIDAYS, JAN. 14 25 • $35 Flower Mound Community Ac vity Center’s personal trainer, Ben Bailey, will begin a men’s 6-week fitness and strength training workshop focusing on exercises, cardio, nutri on ps, and more for Men 50 and over. CODE: 13756
CHAIR VOLLEYBALL Join SIM friends for a friendly game of volleyball. Chair volleyball is similar to tradi onal volleyball except par cipants must remain seated and there are unlimited touches on the beach ball. Stretch and laugh your way to a good me!
BALANCE, STRENGTH & STRETCH INSTRUCTOR JODY This workout focuses on the basic muscle group to increase strength. It includes gentle stretches also improve flexibility, movement, and balance.
TONE & CONDITION INSTRUCTOR - MARGO Increase muscular strength, endurance, range of movement, flexibility, balance, agility, and coordina on. Hand-held weights, elas c tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support. PILATES BARRE INSTRUCTOR - JODY Pilates focuses on strengthening your CORE & improving your posture. Barre work uses basic ballet moves for both arms & legs to improve muscle tone and balance. Designed for the beginner, so come join us! Chairs can be used for support. POUND IT OUT INSTRUCTOR - JILL Pound It Out is an exercise format that uses weighted drums cks to relieve stress by hi ng a yoga ball to rock and roll music. Fun either si ng or standing! BOLLYX INSTRUCTOR - NIDA This Bollywood-inspired dance class is high in energy and swag, but not in impact! Your heart will be pumping and you will be swea ng all while dancing to the top hits from India. ZUMBA TONING INSTRUCTOR JILL Zumba is a fun, dance-based workout that will increase your heart rate and improve your balance!
TAI CHI INSTRUCTOR - SUSAN With several levels of Tai Chi, you will learn the restora ve powers of Tai Chi for the mind and body. Beginner - CODE: 13760, 13762 Wuji Qigong - CODE: 13764, 13765 YOGA INSTRUCTOR JODY This gentle yoga class will help increase flexibility, balance, and strength. LINE DANCING SIM volunteers will lead par cipants in the latest and greatest line dances. Dance to everything from the Cupid Shuffle to the Boot Scoo n’ Boogie! SIT, STAND, & DANCE This volunteer led, fun, chair-based exercise class is great for all fitness levels. This fun workout includes stretching, cardio, and weight training. NIA INSTRUCTOR LARA Nia is a blended fitness technique drawing from mar al arts, dance arts, and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connec ng the body, mind, emo ons, and spirit. NIA MOVING TO HEAL INSTRUCTOR LARA This class will provide you with the knowledge and skills to receive therapeu c benefits from the moving prac ce of Nia.
fitness for all! the fitness room and all sim fit programs are open to all abilities & fitness levels!
CREATIVE ART & EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
YOU CAN PAINT! WEDNESDAYS • 10 A.M. 1 P.M. • $35 BLUEBONNET • RSVP REQUIRED Learn the basics of color mixing, brushstrokes, and perspec ves while completing a detailed landscape. All supplies are provided. • JAN. 19: “Cloudscape Over the Gulf” CODE: 13730 • FEB. 16: “Valen ne Poppy” CODE: 13736 INTRO TO SPANISH TUESDAYS • 10 A.M. • $5 • ARMADILLO It is never too late to learn something new! Spanish tutor, Ofelia Gabel, will teach parcipants the basics of Spanish. NOV. CODES: 13739, 13742, 13746, 13751 DEC. CODES: 13752 13755 IMPROV FOR SENIORS THURSDAYS • 3 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A Improv is one of the core techniques used by actors to stretch imagina on, spark spontaneity, and give unforge able performances. SIM volunteer, Richard Sheff, will lead this class through Improv ac vi es. No experience necessary. No memorizing lines. Please bring your sense of humor! ART HOUSE ACRYLIC WORKSHOP TUESDAYS • 1 P.M. • BLUEBONNET $40 MONTHLY • $15 DROP IN Instructor Sue will lead a month-long workshop where students build pain ng skills and complete beau ful works of art. Supply list is available at the Senior Center Courtesy Desk. CODE: 13757, 13758 ART HOUSE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS • 1:30 P.M. • BLUEBON NET • $40 MONTHLY • $15 DROP IN Beginners and experienced painters alike will enjoy this class where students learn brushstrokes and techniques and complete their own works of art. Supply list is available at the Senior Center Courtesy Desk. CODE: 13761, 13763 LEARN TO DRAW THURSDAYS • 10 A.M. • $40 MONTHLY BLUEBONNET Learn the most important building block of all art! Join instructor Sandra Willet for this new drawing class that will meet each Thursday. CODE: 13766, 13767
SIM POET’S SOCIETY MONDAY, JAN. 24 & FEB. 21 • 1 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM Meet up with this group of poetry lovers! Each month, the group will discuss the works of a famous poet. Then, a endees are invited to share and discuss their personal poetry, plus leave with a wri ng prompt to inspire your next poem. • JAN. 24: Langston Hughes CODE: 13768 • FEB. 21: Allen Ginsberg CODE: 13769 CRAFT KITS FRIDAYS, JAN. 7 & FEB. 4 • 1 P.M. FREE • BLUEBONNET Learn how to create beau ful home decor cra s using inexpensive cra items! SIM staff will lead you in making stunning seasonal decor that looks as if it comes from a high-end store! • JAN. 7: Macrame wristlet key rings CODE: 13772 • FEB. 4: Mini paint-pour canvas CODE: 13773
JEWELRY MAKING 2ND WEDNESDAY • 10:30 A.M. • $5 ARMADILLO • RSVP REQUIRED Par cipants will learn to create and complete a unique jewelry project with Recrea on Specialist, Cheryl Dudich. All supplies are provided. CODE: 13770, 13771 THE GREATFUL THREADS MONDAYS • 8 A.M. 12 P.M. • FREE BLUEBONNET Bring your latest sewing and quil ng projects and meet up with this cra y group. KNITTING WEDNESDAYS • 1 P.M. • ARMADILLO This group is for those who have never kni ed before and those who can and want to share ideas. DCMG GARDENING CLASSES 1ST FRIDAY • 9 A.M. • FREE ARMADILLO Get gardening ps from Denton County Master Gardener, Lynda Harvey! Each month, learn about a variety of topics including Texas lawn care, pest-control, and bu erfly gardens.
ELSIE’S SEWING CLASS TUESDAY, JAN. 25 & FEB. 22 & 24 • 5 P.M. $10 • BLUEBONNET • RSVP REQUIRED Join SIM member Elsie Grundtvig in this class to learn simple sewing techniques and beau ful sewing projects! The cost includes all supplies. • JAN. 24: Kitchen Scarf code: 13774 • FEB. 22 & 24:Reusable bag CODE:13775 CRICUT CRAFTS 1ST MONDAYS • 1 P.M. • FREE ARMADILLO • RSVP REQUIRED Cricuts are the latest and greatest new technologies in cra ing. Join Jaime to learn how to use a Cricut Explorer Air2 and Cricut Design Space while making beau ful cra s! • JAN. 10: Design Space 101, personalized cosme c bag CODE: 13776 • FEB. 7: Valen ne faux-leather earrings CODE: 13777 THE CRAFTY CORNER 2ND, 4TH, & 5TH MONDAY • 1 P.M. BLUEBONNET • FREE Bring a favorite project and join this crea ve, friendly group for fellowship and inspira on. No experience necessary! DIY WORKSHOP BY REIMAGINE THURSDAYS, JAN. 20 & FEB. 17 • 6 P.M. $12 • BLUEBONNET • RSVP REQUIRED Create with a purpose at this Do-It-Yourself workshop taught by ReImagine. Learn how to make a simple decor piece that you could use in your home or gi to someone you love. Cost includes all supplies. • JAN. 20: Wood Tray CODE: 13778 • FEB. 17: Plank Wall Sconces CODE: 13779
HEALTH & WELLNESS MINDFULNESS RESILIENCE MONDAYS, JAN. 10 FEB. 28 • 10 A.M. ARMADILLO • RSVP REQUIRED Mindfulness prac ces have been shown to increase general happiness and well-being. Licensed instructor Dr. Julie Ballinger will introduce par cipants to a variety of mindfulness-based prac ces that you can do to feel less stress and more joy in your daily life. Topics include grit, gra tude, confidence, calm, mo va on, courage, kindness, and aspira on. CODE: 13780
MASSAGE THERAPY THURSDAYS • 1 3 P.M. • FREE CONFERENCE ROOM • RSVP REQUIRED Licensed massage therapist and volunteer, Ana Rodriguez, will be performing chair massages for members. Book a 15 minute appointment to relax for a few minutes! Max 2 sessions per person/per month. Must register in person. JAN. CODES: 13781 13784 FEB. CODES: 13785 13788 MEDICARE EDUCATION CLASS TUESDAY • JAN. 11 & FEB. 8 • 6 P.M. FREE • ARMADILLO • RSVP REQUIRED Benefit adivisor, Tina Mallam, specializing in Medicare, will help members be er understand their op ons as they become eligible for Medicare. CODES: 13789 13790
BRAIN GAMES *NEW* WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 • 10 A.M. • FREE ARMADILLO • RSVP REQUIRED Get your brain in shape with some fun brain exercises. FMSC Manager, Jaime Jaco-Cooper, will teach par cipants about easy games you can play at home that sharpen the mind, improve coordina on, and improve balance. CODE: 13791 BENEFITS COUNSELING 1ST TUESDAYS • 10 A.M. • FREE CONFERENCE ROOM • RSVP REQUIRED On the first Tuesday of each month, trained counselors from the Area Agency on Aging will meet with SIM members one-on-one to answer ques ons regarding benefits and services available to seniors. CODE: 13792, 13793
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY GET THERE WITH KAYAK WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5 • 10 A.M. FREE • COMPUTER ROOM Learn to use the search engine Kayak to find the best prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals. CODE: 13794 WAZE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12 • 10 A.M. FREE • COMPUTER ROOM Waze is a naviga on app that uses your smartphone’s GPS service to calculate routes between des na ons and gathers informa on via social media-based crowdsourcing to alert you of road condi ons while you drive. CODE: 13795 ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 • 10 A.M. FREE • COMPUTER ROOM Avoid crowded aisles and long lines at the grocery store. During the pandemic, online grocery shopping for delivery and pick-up flourished. Learn how to shop and order groceries online for delivery or pick-up from local grocery stores. CODE: 13796
FACEBOOK PRIVACY & SECURITY WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2 • 10 A.M. • FREE COMPUTER ROOM Review and update privacy se ngs on your profile, limit who can see your posts, and learn more about who can see your posts in groups or on a page. CODE: 13797 STRONG & SECURE PASSWORDS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16 • 10 A.M. • FREE COMPUTER ROOM Every site you visit online requires a password and crea ng and keeping up with all those passwords can be a hassle. Learn some ps for crea ng strong, secure passwords that you will remember! CODE: 13798 TECH THURSDAYS THURSDAYS • 4:30 P.M. • FREE COMPUTER ROOM Get your computer and technology quesons answered in weekly classes with SIM volunteer, Van Ellio . Sessions cover a variety of topics including smartphones, Windows, apps, Facebook, and more!
FELLOWSHIP GROUPS GARDENING CLUB 3RD FRIDAY • 9 A.M. • FREE ARMADILLO Join fellow gardening enthusiasts to learnps and tricks for successful gardens. The Gardening Club also plants and maintains the SIM raised planter gardens and bu erfly garden.
MELTING POT MEET UP THURSDAYS • 6 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM C Meet up with this diverse group to explore the diversity and culture of the SIM membership! Each week, the group will meet for pot-lucks, karaoke, educa onal seminars, dancing, and more!
FOOD, FUN, & FRIENDS POTLUCK 1ST WEDNESDAY • NOON • FREE BALLROOM C Join this fun group for a monthly potluck celebra ng the diversity in the Flower Mound Senior Center. Bring your favorite dish that celebrates your culture to share.
GENEALOGY 4TH MONDAYS • 10 A.M. • FREE BALLROOM A Meet genealogy enthusiasts to swap stories and secrets of the trade. Paul Middour facilitates discussion and ps of the trade.
SIM SING A LONG TUESDAYS • 3 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM A Bring your voices and join the SIM friends each Tuesday for a fun sing-a-long! TRAVEL WITHOUT TRAVELING BOOK CLUB LAST WEDNESDAY • 9:30 A.M. • FREE ARMADILLO Travel the world through reading exci ng novels in this unique book club. • JAN. 26: Between Earth and Sky by Amanda Skenandore • FEB. 23: The Four Winds by Kris n Hannah
GET INTO THE GAME! CASH BINGO MONDAYS • 12:30 P.M. BALLROOM A • $1 PER CARD Please check-in by 12:15 p.m. No cards will be sold a er 12:30 p.m. Money will be divided among bingo winners. Prizes will not exceed $10. AFTER DARK BUNCO! 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 5 P.M. • $2 • ARMADILLO RSVP REQUIRED Join this fun group for an exci ng game of Bunco! Bunco is easy to learn and fun to play. Please pay $2 to the captain on the day of the game. Prizes will not exceed $10. Sponsored by Family Soluons by Lara. CODE: TREASURE BINGO 2ND & 4TH TUESDAYS • 1 P.M. FREE • ARMADILLO Winners will choose from prizes donated by SIM members. Sponsored by Family Solu ons by Lara and RiverWalk Flats Ac ve Adult Living. LEARN TO PLAY PARTY BRIDGE TUESDAYS • 1 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM C
LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG THURSDAYS • 1 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM C LEARN TO PLAY POKER 1ST FRIDAYS • 1 P.M. • FREE BALLROOM C PAYOUT POKER TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, & FRIDAYS • 12:50 P.M. • $2 BALLROOM B Test your Texas Hold ’Em skills at these mini tournaments. Winners will split the money collected. Prizes will not exceed $10. PAYOUT PINOCHLE 1ST WEDNESDAY • 1 P.M. • $2 BALLROOM B Test your Pinochle skills at these mini tournaments. Winners will split the money collected. Prizes will not exceed $10.