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Carver Senior Center Easter Brunch and Social Hour Featuring Special Guest Author Mrs. Kim Hall April 15 10 - 11 a.m.
For more detailed information, call Shannon at 972-205-3305.
Calling All Cheese Cake Factory Lovers Join us at 10 a.m. April 21 $6 for transportation Lunch on your own
Indoor Garden Club
“Promoting the love of Gardening” What a nice way to relax with your friends, planting flowers to brighten up your day. First and third Tuesday of the Month
Popcorn and Bingo
Fridays 9 a.m. Everyone loves to play bingo. Here is your chance to join each Friday! Another way to meet and greet with new and old friends.
Supply fee $5
Adult Therapeutic Coloring Class Third Wednesday 9 - 10 a.m. A great way to reduce stress and anxiety, it also helps lower your blood pressure.
Easter Craft with Beatrice April 14, 2022 9 - 10 a.m.
Just an old fashioned way to have fun with your friends! Supplies included. $5 Supply Fee Activities listed in the Silver Scoop are subject to change at any time. If you have questions or need more information about Carver Center activities, call 972-205-3305.
Carver Senior Center Healthy Living / Healthy Life April 7 9 a.m. First topic: Healthy Eating Sponsored by Volore Medical Group
St. Paddy’s Day Celebrants
Domino Tournament Winners
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GSAC Programs
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Mahjong Lessons If you are interested in Mahjong lessons, contact Kristal at 972-905-5711.
Brush Painting Learn the basic brush strokes of 3,000year-old Chinese brush painting also known as Sumi. Students will be provided with the basic necessary materials of rice paper, natural hair brushes and Chinese black ink for their first lesson. Multipurpose Room Wednesdays 9 a.m. FREE
Texas Hold ’Em
Multipurpose Room Mondays and Fridays 10:20 to 11 a.m. FREE
Adult Coloring Class Benefits of coloring include improved motor skills, sleep and focus as well reduced anxiety and stress relief. Enjoy a relaxing morning of coloring and socializing. Multipurpose Room Second Wednesday 10:15 a.m. FREE
Classroom Fridays 12:30 p.m. FREE
U Can Paint
CERAMICS Join us in the classroom for ceramics class! Granger Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE
Who doesn’t like the thrill of finding the last item on your list, jumping out of your chair and shouting, “BINGO”?! BINGO is a great way to socialize with friends.
“After the Storm” Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of master artist Robert Garden. Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye.
Classroom Wednesday April 13 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. $17 Registration Fee $20 Supply Fee Activities listed in the Silver Scoop are subject to change at any time. If you have questions or need more information about Garland Senior Activity Center activities, call 972-205-2769.
GSAC Programs
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GSAC ReAdeRS’ GRoup April 20 - “The Code of the Woosters” by P.G. Wodehouse. All selections are available at the public library. For more information, contact Cathy McGough at 214-534-3284. South Garland Branch Library Third Wednesday 10 a.m. FREE
Senior Chair Yoga Improve flexibility, relieve stress and tone muscle with the use of a chair.. A great class for beginners. Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:25 to 10:25 a.m. First class is always free.
Yoga Chair Exercise Class Pull up a chair and exercise. Chair exercises are modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle and stay flexible. Gym Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Fitness Plus A low-impact workout blending aerobics and strength training.
A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits. Gym Wednesdays 10:20 a.m. First class is always free.
Senior Tae Kwon Do Train with a sixth-degree black belt. Feel safer, more confident and more agile. The instructor will use moves specific to seniors and their needs and abilities.
Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. FREE All classes require a punch card unless otherwise noted. The cost of punch cards is $35 for 10 classes or $60 for 20 classes.
Gym Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. First class is always free.
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Fitness Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Legend:
Monday
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
Tuesday
8 a.m. Carver Cruisers - C 8:15 a.m. Fitness Plus - F 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F
Wednesday
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Yoga - F
Stay Well Hydrated!
C - Carver F - Fields B - Bradfield G - Granger O - Off-Site
9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 Noon
Drink Water.
Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
Thursday
8:15 a.m. Fitness Plus - F 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
Friday
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
4 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 Noon
Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
Fitness Card Rates
Cards do not expire.
5 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
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$35 - 10 Class Punch Card $60 - 20 Class Punch Card 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 Noon
Fit 2 Live - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
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Fitness Plus - F Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
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18 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 Noon
Fitness Plus - F Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
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8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
Fitness Plus - F Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
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April 2022 Wednesday
Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - Dollar Tree Yoga - F U Can Paint - F Pool - C
Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do.
Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - WalMart Adult Coloring - F Yoga - F Grub Club - O U Can Paint - F Pool - C
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Fit 2 Live - F Brush Painting - F Adult Coloring - C Chair Exercise - F Shopping - Big Lots Yoga - F Pool - C
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Fit 2 Live - F Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - 99 Cents Yoga - F Pool - C
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9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F Square Dance Club - F
Fitness Plus - F Easter Craft with Bea - C Coffee & Conversation - C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Coffee & Conversation - C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Out to Lunch Brunch - O Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
Coffee & Conversation - C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
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Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Easter Brunch - C Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F
15 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
21 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F C & W Dance
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Fitness Plus - F Coffee & Conversation - C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
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9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
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Friday
Thursday
Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.
9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m.
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Fit 2 Live - F Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F
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Fit 2 Live - F Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F Square Dance Club - F
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Important Information
Meal Service is back! Beginning Monday, May 2, we will serve meals in both senior centers. Serving time is 11 a.m. Drive-thru pickup service will not be available as of
this date. Meal delivery will continue until further notice. Contact center staff if you have questions.
The Garland Senior Activity Center is currently closed for renovations.
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Day Trips and Extended Trips
Ready for adventure? Find it with us! Shhhh!! It’s a secret…….
We’re going where?
Extended Trips
Day Trips 2022
Extended Mystery Trip Oct. 11-13, 2022
Texas Ranger games RoughRider game Sharkarosa Wild Life Ranch UNT Sky Theatre Dallas World Aquarium Perot Museum and more!
Savannah and Charleston May 6-12, 2023
Call 972-205-2769 Hawaiian Explorer ATTENTION
All return times for the Senior Center trips are APPROXIMATE and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, activities running longer than anticipated, etc. Thank you for understanding.
Sept. 22-29, 2023
General Information
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AARP - Tax Assistance The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides in-person and virtual tax assistance free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are older than 50 or have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide. Tax-Aide programs close to Garland are as follows:
Nutrition & Transportation Program
Medical Transportation Program The City of Garland offers transportation to Garland residents, 60 years of age and older, who are not wheelchair bound, to local Garland medical appointments free of charge. This limited service is intended for seniors who have no other means of getting to and from their local medical appointments. Call 972-205-2890 for more information.
The nutrition program is a daily meal program that ensures a nutritious lunch for older adults. On a limited basis, free transportation to both senior center locations is available to residents, age 60 or older, living in the city of Garland, who participate in the nutrition program. An application must be completed before being able to participate in the program. Please call 972205-2769 for additional information. 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.
Senior Services AARP Office Toll free 1-866-554-5377 Aging Information Hotline 211 Better Business Bureau 214-220-2000 Dallas Area Agency on Aging 214-871-5065 DART ParaTransit 214-515-7272 Food Stamps (SNAP) 214-819-1860 Garland Fair Housing 972-205-3300 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 Senior Source 214-823-5700 Veterans Service Officer 214-819-1886 Widowed Persons Service 214-358-4155
Senior Center Policy 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.
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Important Information GarlandParks.com 600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 Phone: 972-205-2769
The Garland Senior Activity Center is currently closed for renovations. The majority of our programs have been relocated to Gale Fields Recreation Center, located at 1701 Dairy Road.
222 Carver Drive Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 Hours of Operation:
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 – 11 a.m. 8 – 11 a.m. 8 – 11 a.m. 8 – 11 a.m. 8 – 11 a.m.
The Garland Senior Activity Center and the Carver Center are recreation centers for adults 55 and older, offering an extensive variety of activities and classes intended to enhance and enrich the lives of active adults in our community. The centers are not a licensed adult day care facility. All paid and drop-in activities are designed for independent participation. Staff does not provide direct supervision or personal care and does not monitor participants coming and going. Participants requiring assistance need to be accompanied by a caregiver or assistant while at the center.
Garland Senior Activity Center Staff
Carver Senior Center Staff