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November December 2021 Issue
Silver Scoop
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Carver Senior Center Christmas Crafts with Bea Annual Christmas Party Tuesday, Dec. 14 10 a.m. Decorate your home for the holidays. Stockings for the grandkids, a wreath for your front door or a beautiful center piece for your dining table. $10 supply fee
Christmas with Zoila Thursday, Dec. 16 10:30 a.m. Joyful words and lyrics to Christmas songs like “O Holy Night”, “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Halls”. Zoila loves to play the guitar, so here is your chance to hear her play your favorite Christmas songs.
Friday, Dec. 10 10 a.m. This is a Christmas party you will not want to miss! Fun, games, Christmas music and a great way to spend time with your friends at Carver.
From the staff at the Carver Senior Center, we would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Create It with Myra
Bingo Bash
Wednesdays 9 to 11 a.m. Do you enjoy holiday decorating? Get into the spirit as you create your own table setting decorations for the holiday season. Beautify your home with centerpieces, table mats, napkin holders, door wreaths and more. Impress your family and friends with your fun handmade decor.
Fridays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Have fun with friends while you win prizes and enjoy refreshments!
Craft-Making 101 Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Do you enjoy making a variety of different crafts? Attend our weekly morning or afternoon craft-making class. Express your creativity and skills by painting canvases, working with wood art, stitching small pillows and planting with the garden club members. Rejuvenate the mind with realistic arts.
Free Chair Exercise Mondays and Thursdays 10 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 stay flexible.
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GSAC Programs
Readers’ Group Meeting This month’s book is “In an Instant” by Suzanne Refearn.
Third Wednesday 9:30 to 11 a.m. Game Room If you have questions, contact Cathy at 214-534-3284 or mcgouc@yahoo.com. FREE
Bingo! Who doesn’t like the thrill of finding the last item on your list, jumping out of your chair and shouting you won? Bingo is an incredibly fun game to play in a group. Multipurpose Room Mondays and Fridays 10:20 to 11 a.m. FREE
Brush Painting Enjoy learning the basic brush strokes of 3,000-year-old Chinese brush painting (Sumi). Students will be provided with the basic necessary materials of rice paper, natural hair brushes and Chinese black ink for their first time. Multipurpose Room Wednesdays 9 a.m. FREE
Ceramics
Come join us in the craft room for ceramics class! Room 103 Tuesdays 9 a.m to 3 p.m. FREE
Texas Hold ’Em
Creative Crafters
Game Room First and Third Friday 12:30 p.m. FREE
Create anything your imagination can come up with. Socialize while you get your creative juices flowing. Game Room Tuesdays 9 to 11 a.m. FREE
Adult Coloring Class
U Can Paint
Adult coloring will continue on the second Wednesday of the month. Join us for a relaxing morning of coloring and socializing with others. Multipurpose Room Second Wednesday 10:15 a.m. FREE
“Winter Hay Barn” Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of artist Robert Garden. Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye. Friday, Dec. 10 10 to 1 p.m. $20 instructor supply fee $17 registration fee $37 total cost
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GSAC Programs
Chair Exercise *FREE*
Senior Chair Yoga
Mondays, Wednesdays, and 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.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:25 a.m. Improve flexibility, relieve stress and tone muscle with the use of a chair. A great class for beginners. FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!
Yoga
Fitness Plus *FREE* Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 a.m. A low-impact workout that blends an aerobic workout with strength training.
Wednesdays 10:20 a.m. A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits. FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!
Senior Tae Kwon Do
Exercise Room All seniors are welcome to use Gale Fields Recreation Center’s Body Shop, comprised of treadmills, ellipticals, recumbant bikes, weight machines and free weights.
Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Train with a sixth-degree black belt. Feel safer, more confident and more agile. The instructor will use moves specific to seniors and their needs and abilities. FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!
*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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Important News
The Garland Senior Activity Center is now closed for renovations. Garland Senior Activty Center programs, events and trips will now be operating through: Gale Fields Recreation Center Located at 1701 Dairy Road Garland, TX 75040 Please check the calendar for adjusted times and locations of certain programs, events and trips. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 972-205-2769.
Merry Christmas
from the Garland Senior Activity Center! Look out for fun activites in the month of December to celebrate the holiday season!
Fitness Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Legend: C- Carver Center Chair Exercise- F F- Fields Recreation Center Chair Exercise- C H- Holford B- Bradfield G- Granger Recreation Center O- Off site
Monday 9:45 am. 10 a.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Carver Cruisers- C 9:30 a.m. Fitness Plus- F 9:45 a.m. Chair Yoga- F 10 a.m. Tae Kwon Do- F 10:20 a.m.
12 p.m.
30-Minute Fellowship- C 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. 7 p.m.
Wednesday 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Yoga- F
Thursday 8:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m.
Friday 9:45 a.m.
Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C
6 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 p.m.
30-Minute Fellowship- C Chair Exercise- F Chair Exercise- C Bingo- F 42 Dominos- G
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9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. 12 p.m.
30-Minute Fellowship- C Chair Exercise- F Chair Exercise- C Bingo- F 42 Dominos- G
Fitness Card Rates:
$35- 10-Class Punch Card $60- 20-Class Punch Card Cards do not expire.
Closed for Christmas
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Fitness Plus- F Creative Crafters- F Writer’s Class- B Ceramics- G Chair Yoga- F Tae Kwon Do- F Music Lessons- F Square Dance Lessons- H
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fitness Plus- F Creative Crafters- F Writer’s Class- B Ceramics- G Chair Yoga- F Crafts with Bea- C Tae Kwon Do- F Music Lessons- F Square Dance Lessons- H
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fitness Plus- F Creative Crafters- F Writer’s Class- B Ceramics- G Chair Yoga- F Tae Kwon Do- F Music Lessons- F Square Dance Lessons- H
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fitness Plus- F Creative Crafters- F Writer’s Class- B Ceramics- G Chair Yoga- F Tae Kwon Do- F Music Lessons- F Square Dance Lessons- H
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Wednesday
Thursday
9 a.m. Brush Painting- F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Yoga- F
8:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
1 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring- F 10:20 a.m. Yoga- F
8:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Friday 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Mahjong- C Pool- C
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Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Mahjong- C Pool- C
9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
8 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:20 a.m.
Brush Painting- F Readers Group- F Chair Exercise- F Grapevine Shopping- O Yoga- F
8:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Christmas/Zoila- C Mahjong- C Pool- C
15 Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Mahjong- C Pool- C
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9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
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Chair Exercise- F Bingo- F Texas Hold `Em- F Square Dance Club- F
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9 a.m. Brush Painting- F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Yoga- F
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Chair Exercise- F Christmas Party- C Bingo- F U Can Paint- F
16 8:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
9 a.m. Brush Painting- F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Yoga- F
Chair Exercise- F Bingo- F Texas Hold `Em- F Square Dance Club- F
Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Mahjong- C Pool- C
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Upcoming Trips
Future Trip Information Meeting Are you ready to get out and explore? Join us for a presentation on new trips for 2022 and 2023! Learn about all of our options from day trips to extended trips. Gale Fields Recreation Center Multipurpose Room 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27
TYLER, TEXAS OVERNIGHT TRIP Tyler, Texas
March 25-26, 2022 Double Rate: $190 per person
Single Rate: $240 per person Ages 55 and up For details, please contact Luke Trujillo at 972-205-2890 or LTrujillo@GarlandTX.gov.
Don’t miss this overnight trip to Tyler, Texas. Take a tour of the Azalea Trail and Rose Garden, shop at some great local spots and enjoy dinner at the Potpourri House. Finish the trip with a stop at the American Freedom Museum. Registration fee includes one night at a hotel, dinner and breakfast, motor coach transportation and all entrance fees.
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Page of Fame!
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Sponsors
A special thank you to our sponsors. We appreciate all of their donations and support!
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Important Information
Hours of Operation
Garland Senior Activity Center 600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 972-205-2769 GarlandParks.com
The Garland Senior Activity Center is now closed for renovations.
Carver Senior Center 222A Carver St. Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 GarlandParks.com
Hours of Operation: Monday 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday 8 to 11 a.m. Friday 8 to 11 a.m.
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The Garland Senior Activity Center and the Carver Center are recreation centers for adults 55 and up, 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.
It is the policy of the Senior Services Section of the Garland Parks & Recreation Department to serve all persons with 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.
Senior Services
Garland Senior Center Staff
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 (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 Administration 1-800-772-1213 Senior Source 214-823-5700 Veterans Service Officer 214-819-1886 Widowed Persons Service 214-358-4155
D’Aun Muhlinghaus - Senior Services Supervisor Luke Trujillo - Senior Services Specialist Cecilia Ballester - Senior Services Specialist Elda Guerrero - Medical Transportation Driver/ Senior Services Specialist Doug Peterson - Medical Transportation Driver Gary Teague - Bus Driver Larry Alba - Bus Driver Jimmy Hill - Bus Driver Jesse Walker - Building Attendant
Carver Senior Center Staff Shannon Stephens - Senior Services Supervisor Jelisa Baker - Senior Services Specialist Dorothy Jones - Recreation Associate Zoila Alba - Recreation Associate