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Carver Senior Center
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration “Out to Lunch Brunch” Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar 11 a.m. March 17 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Carver style! Austin Avenue has a great atmosphere and great food. Have fun playing games including darts, pool and casino-style slots machines.
$6 for transportation Lunch on your own
Coffee and Conversation Thursdays 9 to 10 a.m.
Marathon BINGO March 25 8:30 to 11 a.m.
The person who wins the most BINGO games will win Join us for a morning of conversation the grand prize. There will be first, second and third on different lifestyle topics such as place winners. decorating tips, family, food and entertaining, beauty, health and fitness.
Domino Tournament 2022 March 16 9 to 11 a.m.
Attention all domino players! Join your friends at Carver for a challenging game of dominos. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 972-205-3305.
Free Chair Exercise Class Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. Pull up a chair and exercise. Chair exercises are modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle and stay flexible.
Carver Senior Center
From Carver Senior Center staff and members to Cedric Robertson, Sales Manager of Brookdale Assistant Living, and Yulandor Plater, Amerigroup CHWCommunity Relations, for supporting the center’s Black History Month celebration
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GSAC Programs
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Mahjong Lessons If you are interested in Mahjong lessons, please 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 Classroom First and Third Fridays 12:30 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 a great way to socialize with friends. 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
U Can Paint CERAMICS Join us in the classroom for ceramics class! Granger Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE
“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. Wednesday March 9 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 Carver Center or Garland Senior Activity Center activities, call 972-205-3305.
GSAC Programs
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GSAC ReAdeRS’ GRoup March 16 - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah is an indelible portrait of America and the American Dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation. All selections are available at the public library. For more information, contact Cathy McGough at 214-534-3284. Game Room Third Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 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.
Chair Exercise Class
Yoga
Pull up a chair and exercise. Chair exercises are modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle and stay flexible.
A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits.
Gym Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. FREE
Fitness Plus A low-impact workout blending aerobics and strength training.
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
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
C - Carver F - Fields B - Bradfield G - Granger O - Off-Site
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9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 noon
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
7 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
9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 noon
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
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
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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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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
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$35 - 10 Class Punch Card $60 - 20 Class Punch Card Cards do not expire.
Fitness Plus - F Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
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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March 2022 Wednesday 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 3 p.m.
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - O Yoga - F Pool - C
8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - O Adult Coloring - F Yoga - F U Can Paint - F Pool - C
Brush Painting - F Domino Tournament-C Readers Group - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - O Yoga - F Grub Club - O Pool - C
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
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9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 3 p.m.
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Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F Square Dance Club - F
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Fitness Plus - F Coffee & Conversation-C Chair Yoga – F Chair Exercise - C Out to Lunch Brunch-O Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 13.
9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fitness Plus - F Coffee & Conversation-C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
Fitness Plus - F Coffee & Conversation-C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
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Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F Square Dance Club - F
18 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Marathon BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F
Line Dance Workshop–F
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8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - O Yoga - F Pool - C
9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
17 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - O Yoga - F Pool - C
Mystery Day Trip - O Fitness Plus - F Coffee & Conversation-C Chair Yoga – F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
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16 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 3 p.m.
Fitness Plus - F Coffee & Conversation-C Chair Yoga – F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
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9 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m.
Friday
Thursday
2 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m.
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Page of Fame
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Important Information The Garland Senior Activity Center is currently closed for renovations.
Progress is being made on the Garland Senior Activity Center renovations. Flooring, tile, walls, ceilings, lighting, cabinets and furniture have been removed to make room for the upgrades and changes. Thanks for your support while our center is remodeled!
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Day Trips & 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
Texas Ranger games RoughRider game Sharkarosa Wild Life Ranch UNT Sky Theatre Dallas World Aquarium Perot Museum and more!
Savannah and Charleston
Call 972-205-2769
Oct. 11-13, 2022
May 6-12, 2023
Hawaiian Explorer Sept. 22-29, 2023
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.
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 over 50 or have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide. Tax-Aide programs close to Garland are as follows:
In memory of Clara Boyd Who welcomed our members from july 1995 To July 2021
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