February 2020
SILVER SCOOP Texas Winds
Thursday, Feb. 13 10 a.m. Come enjoy the sweet sounds of the Hootenanny Trio of the Texas Winds. This is a free performance that will take place in the dining room. “U Can Paint - I Promise” Wednesday, Feb. 5 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Winter Haybarn - In Watercolor
Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of master artist Robert Garden.
$17 Registration $20 Supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class. Wear an old shirt. Alzheimer’s Education Thursday, Feb. 20 10 to 11 a.m. Cardroom
Join us for an informative talk on how to keep a healthy brain and body as you age. Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association
Pardon Our Dust You may have noticed recently that there are changes happening in our center. We are refreshing areas of the building and relocating some of our staff offices. Please bear with us during this time as we are working to update the center without much disruption of our day to day activities. If you have any concerns, please feel free to discuss them with D’Aun. Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation during this time of change.
Memory Café
First Wednesdays Downtown Senior Center 10 a.m.
This free event is a chance for memory caregivers to provide a social activity for their patients and loved ones while they get a chance to unwind themselves and network with other caregivers.
*Monitored by the Alzheimer's Association.
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Carver Senior Center’s Annual Black Film Festival Friday, Feb. 7 10 a.m. to Noon
Feature Movie: Southside with You Plaza Theatre 521 W. State St.
Afternoon Adult Coloring Monday through Friday 1 to 2 p.m.
Coloring is not just for kids. Research shows that coloring can help you explore feelings, develop social skills, improve reality orientation and reduce anxiety. Refreshments provided.
FREE Chair Exercise Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. These chair exercises are simply modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle strength and stay flexible.
Talk Tuesdays Tuesdays 10 to 11 a.m. Join us for a morning of conversation on different lifestyle topics, such as home, family, food and entertainment, and health and fitness.
Fellowship with Rev. Garrett Mondays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Start your week off in the Word with Rev. Garrett.
Weekly Shopping Event Tuesdays and Wednesdays
We rotate between Dollar Tree, The 99 Cent Store and Big Lots on Tuesday. Wednesday is Walmart. The bus departs from Carver at 10 a.m. and will return in time for lunch.
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call 972-205-3305.
Black History Gospel Fest Friday, Feb. 21 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Lincoln Stephens Entertainment provided by: Groovy Tunes Join us for a fun morning at our Gospel Fest. We will have a speaker and entertainment. Valentine’s Day Bingo Party Friday, Feb. 14 10 a.m. to Noon Enjoy a fun morning with friends celebrating Valentine’s Day. Refreshments will be served.
Clubs, Classes, Dance, etc. AARP - Driver Safety Program Thursday, Feb. 20 1 to 5 p.m.
Refresh your driving knowledge, including the rules of the road, traffic hazards, collision prevention and night driving. Become more informed, better prepared for the road and a better driver. A $15 AARP member and $20 non-member supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class. Cash and checks only – no credit cards. Students arriving after the scheduled start time will be turned away and not accepted for the class.
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before class to complete AARP class registration forms and pay supply fees.
Writers’ Workshop
Tuesdays 9 to 11:15 a.m.
If you love stories or poetry, fiction or non-fiction, whether it be short stories, novels, family memories, essays or even song lyrics, we have the place for you. Share your original creative writing with members of our group. No experience or materials needed. For more information, call Laurie Laneheart at 972-816-3698.
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Red Hat Club Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. GSAC Gathering - Remember to bring your tea cup or mug. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 12:30 p.m.
Birthday Lunch: Porch Swing 3855 W. Emporium Circle Mesquite, Texas 75150
For information about Red Hat activities or joining the Red Hat Society, contact Susan Clark at 972-670-8690.
Adult Coloring Class Second Wednesday - 10:15 a.m. Adult coloring will continue on the second Wednesday of the month. February’s class will focus on spring-themed pictures. Join us for a relaxing morning of coloring and socializing with others.
Pool Tournament Second and Fourth Wednesdays 1 p.m. Calling all pool sharks. Here is your chance to show off your skills. The Garland Senior Center hosts a pool tournament on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month in the game room. Sponsored by Griswold Home Care.
Wii Bowling
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
Come bowl with us and have some fun. Tournaments are held on the second and fourth Thursdays. All other Thursdays are practice.
Texas Hold’ em will now be held every Friday, unless otherwise noted. Second and fourth Fridays will have sponsors if they are available.
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Fitness Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Monday 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
Fitness Plus* Chair Exercise* - GSAC Chair Exercise*- Carver Power-lates Zumba Gold
Tuesday 8:15 a.m. Zumba Gold 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do 4 p.m. Tai Chi with Mr. Ly*
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
Fitness Plus* Chair Exercise* - GSAC Yoga Zumba Gold
Legend:
C - Carver S - Garland Senior Activity Center O - Off-Site
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Site Council Meeting - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
Thursday 8:15 9:15 10 10:30
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Zumba Gold Chair Yoga Chair Exercise* - Carver Tai Chi
Friday 8:30 a.m. Fitness Plus* 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise* - GSAC 10:20 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, a recumbent elliptical and free weights/dumbbells.
Fitness Card Rates $35 - 10-Class Punch Card $60 - 20-Class Punch Card $82 - 10-Class Tai Chi Punch Card Cards do not expire.
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Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: 99 Cents - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S
9 9:30 9:45 10 12 12:30 1 5
Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: Dollar Tree - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S
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Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: Big Lots - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge
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Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: 99 Cents - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S
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Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
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9:45 10 12:30 1 2 3:15
Shopping - O Cribbage - S U Can Paint - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
9:30 9:30 10 12:30 12:30 2 7
Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - C Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Mah Jongg - S Dance: Danny Romo Band - S
9:45 10 1 1 2 3:15
Shopping - O Cribbage - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
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9:30 9:30 10 10 12:30 12:30 2 2 7
Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Texas Winds - S Chair Exercise - C Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Korean Vets - S Mah Jongg - S Dance: Ballroom - S
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Choctaw Casino - O Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Alzheimer’s Education - S Chair Exercise - C Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S AARP Drivers Safety - S Mah Jongg - S Dance: City Lights - S
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GSAC Readers’ Group - S Shopping - O Cribbage - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
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Shopping - O Cribbage - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
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9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S 10 Chair Exercise - C 12:30 Party Bridge - S 12:30 Hand and Foot - S 2 Mah Jongg - S 7 Dance: Ballroom - S
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Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘em - S Progressive Line Dance - S Square Dance - S
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Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Travel Meeting - S Progressive Line Dance - S
10:20 12:30 12:30 2 7
Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘em - S Progressive Line Dance - S Square Dance - S
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Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘em - S Line Dance Workshop
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Travel & Outings
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Travel the World with the Garland Senior Activity Center
Choctaw Casino
Thursday, Feb. 20 $31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try your luck at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. Enjoy a day of slot machines and table games. Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants on-site. Price includes motorcoach transportation.
Pacific Northwest Interest Meeting Friday, March 13 1:30 p.m.
We have scheduled another fascinating trip for June 2021. If you want to be the first to get the details on this trip, come to this informational meeting. Deposits for Garland residents will be taken following the meeting. Deposits for nonresidents will be taken Tuesday, March 17.
Frisco Rough Riders
Thursdays, April 23 & May 7 6 p.m. - $33 per Person per Game Take me out to the ball game! Come watch this minor league team take on their opponent at the beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. Price includes transportation, admission ticket, premium meal basket and all-you-can-eat popcorn, peanuts and Dr Pepper products. It will be a beautiful spring evening to enjoy a ball game.
Grub Club - Cosmic Café Wednesday, March 12 11 a.m. - $5
Come out and enjoy the company of others who share a love for food. Cosmic Café is a creative, Indian-accented vegetarian eats and smoothies in a cozy house. You don’t have to be a “member” to come on Grub Club outings. Sign up at the front desk. Lunch is on your own.
Why We Use a Waitlist
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.
Being asked if you would like to be placed on our waitlist doesn’t mean you’ve missed out on the trip. Often we can upgrade to a bigger bus, add a second bus, buy more tickets or even book a second trip in order to accommodate all of our guests. But, we don’t know to do that unless we have a waitlist.
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45 p.m. - Zumba Gold Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 a.m. - Zumba Gold Try our ZUMBA class, the Latin and international dance-inspired fitness class that does away with boredom.
Chair Exercise *FREE*
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Just pull up a chair and exercise. These chair exercises are simply modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle strength and flexibility.
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Alzheimer’s Education Presentation Thursday, Feb. 20 10 to 11 a.m. Cardroom
Healthy living for your brain and body.
Medicare Education Thursday, Feb. 6 10 to 11 a.m. Cardroom
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Fitness Plus *FREE*
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. 10-visit Tai Chi card $82 Tai Chi for Arthritis is a gentle form of exercise that improves balance, muscle strength, coordination and concentration, and reduces joint pain. Students experience confidence, increased range of motion, fewer falls and a calmer mind. Take control of your body, mind and spirit.
Power-lates
Senior Tae Kwon Do
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 8:30 a.m. A 45- to 60-minute low-impact workout that blends an aerobic workout with strength training. Mondays and Fridays 10:20 a.m. This is a fusion class implementing elements of traditional Pilates along with some heart-pumping strengthening exercises.
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Train with a sixth-degree black belt. Feel safer, more confident and more agile. The instructor will use moves specific to seniors, their needs and abilities.
FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!
Yoga
Exercise Room
Don’t forget our exercise room is open for use whenever the building is open. We have treadmills, a recumbent bicycle, a recumbent elliptical and free weights available for your use.
Wednesdays 10:20 a.m.
A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits. Senior Chair Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:15 a.m.
Improve flexibility, relieve stress and tone muscle with the use of a chair. A great class for beginners.
*The cost is $35 for 10 classes and $60 for 20 classes unless otherwise noted. *All classes require a punch card unless otherwise noted.
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Lunch is served MONDAY through FRIDAY at 11:15 a.m. for Carver, and 11:30 a.m. for GSAC. Registrations for meals should be made three days in advance.
Garland Senior Activity Center 600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 Phone: 972-205-2769 Fax: 972-487-3417 Hours of Operation: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 a.m.- 8 p.m. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. 8 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Carver Senior Center 222 Carver Drive Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 Hours of Operation:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 a.m.- 3 p.m. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. 8 a.m.- 3 p.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 with a caregiver or assistant while at the center.
Medical Transportation
The City of Garland offers a free medical transportation service for Garland resident seniors 60 years of age and older to their local Garland medical appointments. This limited service is intended for seniors who have no other means of getting to and from their local medical appointments. Please call 972-205-2890 for more information.
Senior Services AARP Office Toll free 1-866-554-5377 Aging Information Hotline 211 Baylor - Senior Health Center 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 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
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. Paperwork must be completed before being able to participate in the program. Please call 972-2052769 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.
GSAC 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.