Carver Senior Center
New Year Party
Celebrate new beginnings with a day of joy, dancing and small bites.
10 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 3
Wear silver, white or black colors.
The Harbor - Rockwall
Savor delicious flavors and great company on a relaxing lunch outing with many different restaurants to choose from.
10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21
$6
Bring a friend! Transportation is provided.
2025 Extended Trips
Step into 2025 with extended travels full of excitement, culture and wonder.
Chicago -April 27 to May 3
New Orleans - June 23 to 27
Cincinnati - Sept. 7 to 13
Thrift Store Shopping
Shop smart, save big and find unique items at unbeatable prices.
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Bring a friend!
Strike + Reel Movie Day
Grab the popcorn! Its time for a big screen adventure with friends.
10 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
$7
Bring a friend.
Lifebook Creations with Noemi
Join us for a creative scrapbooking session! Bring your favorite photos and stories to life in a beautiful memory book.
9 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 2
Carver’s Latest Information!
WinStar Casino Trip - Tuesday, Feb. 11 8 a.m. $20
Black History Program - Friday, Feb. 21 10 a.m.
Spring Formal Senior Prom - Friday, March 7 TBD
Please contact Carver to sign up and for more information.All are welcomed!
New Orleans
June 23 - 27
Double occupancy: $798
Single occupancy: $1,038
Motorcoach Transportation
Four nights’lodging, in the New Orleans area
Eight meals: four breakfasts, four dinners
Guided tour of Louisiana plantation
Admission to Mardi Gras World
Relaxing riverboat cruise
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 Programs
Carver Senior Center
Are you interested in teaching a class?
Connect with Carver Senior Center at 972-205-3305 or email CarverSrCtr@GarlandTX.gov.
Free Chair Exercise with Bobby Mondays and Thursdays
10 a.m.
Pull up a chair and get your body moving. Build core strength, flexibility and balance through routines that are simple modifications of familiar exercises. This lowimpact, full-body workout allows you to work at your level and pace through guided instruction.
Beginner Crochet Class
Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
Live, Laugh, Crochet!
Join us for a yard-tastic adventure.
Chicago
April 27 to May 3
Double occupancy: $951
Single occupancy: $1,221
Motorcoach Transportation
Six nights’lodging, including four consecutive nights in the Chicago area
10 meals: six breakfasts, four dinners
Visit to the Museum of Science and Industry
Visit to 360 Chicago
Skyline cruise on Lake Michigan
Gaming at a Chicago-area casino
Friday Bingo
Play Bingo at Carver Senior Center! Every Friday 10 a.m.
Call Carver Senior Center for more information.
Beginning Guitar
Tuesdays
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
$20
Strike a chord! Learn fundamentals, including how to tune the instrument, open and barre chords, understanding notation, basic reading and playing in time. Students with little or no knowledge of playing guitar thrive in this enriching musical environment.
Bring your own acoustic guitar.
Senior Fitness with Lana
Join our lively workouts with awesome music.
Contact Carver Senior Center at 972-205-3305 for details.
GSAC Programs
Square Dancing Lessons
Audubon Recreation Center
Jan. 9 to April 24
$90 per person
Thursdays 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
For more information, call Liz Thomas at 972-743-5294.
Brush Painting
Learn the basic brush strokes of 3,000-year-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.
Gale Fields Multipurpose Room
Wednesdays
10 a.m.
FREE
Texas Hold ’Em
Gale Fields Multipurpose Room
Fridays
12:30 p.m.
FREE
CERAMICS & MORE
The Ceramics Group is learning new crafts! You are welcome to bring your ceramics project, a different craft project or learn dot painting.
Gale Fields Multipurpose Room
Tuesdays
9 a.m. to 1:30 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 great way to socialize with friends.
Gale Fields 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 as reduced anxiety and stress relief. Enjoy a relaxing morning of coloring and socializing.
Gale Fields Multipurpose Room
Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.
FREE
U Can Paint
Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques under the guidance of artist Christen Garden. Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye.
“Swiss Barn in the Snow” - Acrylic
Friday, Jan. 31
Noon to 3 p.m.
Fields MPR
$15 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 activities, call 972-205-2769.
GSAC Programs
GSAC ReAdeRS’ GRoup
The Readers’ Group will meet Feb. 19. “The Women” by Kristen Hannah.
All selections are available at the public library.
For more information, contact Cathy McGough at 214-534-3284.
South Garland Library
Wednesday 10 a.m.
Chair Exercise Class
Chair Yoga
Improve flexibility, relieve stress and tone muscle with the use of a chair.Agreat class for beginners.
Gale Fields Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:25 to 10:25 a.m.
First class is always free.
Yoga
Pull up a chair and exercise. Chair exercises are modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle and stay flexible.
Gale Fields Gym
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
FREE
A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits.
Fit to Live!
The intent of this class is to strengthen major muscles, improve and maintain balance, increase and improve flexibility, strengthen the heart and increase stamina. The class uses free weights, targeted yoga stretches and small bursts of low-impact, but high-intensity interval training.
Gale Fields Gym
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
FREE
Gale Fields Gym Wednesdays 10:30 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.
Gale Fields Gym Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
First class is always 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.
Fitness Schedule
Monday
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
Tuesday
8 a.m. Carver Cruisers - C
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
9:30 a.m. Cardio Drumming - C
10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F
Wednesday
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Yoga - F
Thursday
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
Friday
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
Fitness Card Rates
$35-10ClassPunchCard
Monday Tuesday
Legend:
C - Carver B - Bradfield
F - Fields
G - Granger O - Off-Site
8:30 a.m. Guitar - C
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F Noon 42 Dominoes - G
9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F 9 a.m. Ceramics - F
9 a.m. Writers’ Workshop - B
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
9:30 a.m. Nutrition Education - F
10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F Noon 42 Dominoes - G
8:30 a.m. Guitar - C
9 a.m. Ceramics - F
9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F
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9 a.m. Writers’ Workshop - B
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
9:30 a.m. OEM presentation - F 9:30 a.m. Thrift Store - C
10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F
12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! 8:30 a.m. Guitar - C
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9:30 a.m. Coffee with a Nurse - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F Noon 42 Dominoes - G
10 a.m. Strike + Reel - O 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F 20 21 14 7
9 a.m. Ceramics - F
9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F
9 a.m. Writers’ Workshop - B
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Chase Bank - F
10 a.m. The Harbor - O 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F
8:30 a.m. Guitar - C
9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F
9 a.m. Ceramics - F
9 a.m. Writers’ Workshop - B 9:25 a.m Chair Yoga - F
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Closed for New Year’s!
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Crochet - C
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
9:45 a.m. Walmart - O
10 a.m. Brush Painting -F
10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
10:30 a.m. Yoga - F
12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F
9 a.m. Coffee & Conversation - C
9 a.m. Lifebook Creations - C
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Popcorn & Bingo - C
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
10 a.m. New Year Party - C
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F
12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Crochet - C
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
9:45 a.m. Aldi - O
10 a.m. Brush Painting - F
10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
10:30 a.m. Yoga - F
12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F
9 a.m. Coffee & Conversation - C
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Popcorn & Bingo - C
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F
12:30 p.m. Bridge - F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F
9 a.m. Coffee & Conversation - C
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
10 a.m. Grub Club - O 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Popcorn & Bingo - C 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F
12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Crochet - C
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
9:45 a.m. Dollar Tree - O
10 a.m. Brush Painting - F
10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
10:30 a.m. Yoga - F
12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Crochet - C
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
9:45 a.m. Walmart - O
10 a.m. Brush Painting - F
10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
10:30 a.m. Yoga - F
12:30 p.m. Open Game Play - F
9 a.m. Coffee & Conversation - C 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. JFK Trolley Tour - O
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
7 a.m. Lakecrest Casino - O
9 a.m. Coffee & Conversation - C
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9 a.m. Popcorn & Bingo - C 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9 a.m. Popcorn & Bingo - C 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F Noon U Can Paint - F
12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F
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GSAC Day Trips/ Announcements 2025
Top O’Hill Terrace
Atea room evolving into the gambling hot spot of North Texas that was then fought by a fiery gospel preacher, who foretold its transformation into a Bible University. Tuesday, Feb. 4
$20
Meow Wolf
The Real Unreal boldly pushes forward into a new era of immersive art and storytelling. Follow the journey of an ordinary family who encounters the extraordinary through a mesmerizing, interactive artscape.
Thursday, Feb. 13 $55
Lakecrest Casino
Thursday, Jan. 30
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$20
Border Casino
Thursday, March 20
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$20
Brad Kavanaugh, Preparedness & Resilience Coordinator for the City of Garland Office of Emergency Management, will present a general overview of the Office of Emergency Management and what it does for Garland residents.
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Carver Extended Trips 2025
TheArk Encounter & Creation
Sept. 7 - 13
Double occupancy: $1,050
Single occupancy: $1,380
Motorcoach Transportation
Six nights’ lodging, including for consecutive nights in the Cincinnati area
10 meals: six breakfasts, four dinners
Admission to the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and Omnimax Show
BB Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise along the Ohio River Charleston, SC
Oct. 18 - 26
Double occupancy: $1,378
Single occupancy: $1,846
Motorcoach Transportation
Eight nights’ lodging, including four consecutive nights in the Charleston area
14 meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners
Visit to the historic Charleston City Market
Relaxing Harbor Cruise in Charleston
Visit the famous and historic Middleton Place
Tour of a historic Charleston home
GSAC Extended Trips
Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg and Historic Norfolk
Nine days, eight nights
Double occupancy: $1,275
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5
Branson Show Extravaganza
Five days, four nights
Double occupancy: $820
Nov. 10 - 14
Winter in Croatia
10 days, nine nights
March 14 - 23, 2026
Double occupancy: $4,748
Opatija, Pula Amphitheater, Farm-to-Table Dinner, Zadar, Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Split Choice on Tour: Ethnographic Museum or Diocletian’s Place, Traditions of a Dalmatian Village, Plitvice Lakes National Park
Best of the Pacific Northwest
Eight days, seven nights
Double occupancy: $5,348
Aug. 8 - 15, 2026
Seattle, Oregon and San Francisco
Real Britain
10 days, nine nights
Oct. 9 - 18, 2026
Double occupancy
$5,120
Visit Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, the Tudor town of Ludlow, Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle and Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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.
Important Information
Assistant City Manager, Crystal Owens, visited with senior center members on Friday, December 6 to discuss the status of the new center.
The new center project is delayed while a new project manager is recruited.
Project updates will be provided on a regular basis.
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.
Senior Services
AARP Office
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
Parkland Health Center
214-670-5227
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
Nutrition & Transportation Program
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. 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. For additional information, call 972-205-2769.
Senior Center Policy
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.
Important Information
Garland
Senior Activity Center
600 W. Avenue A
Garland, TX 75040
Phone: 972-205-2769
The Garland SeniorActivity Center is currently closed for renovations. The majority of our programs have been relocated to Gale Fields Recreation Center, located at 1701 Dairy Road. Call for details.
Carver Senior Center
222 Carver St. Garland, TX 75040
972-205-3305
Hours of Operation:
Monday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
. Thursday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Garland SeniorActivity 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 licensed adult day care facilities.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 SeniorActivity Center Staff
D’Aun Muhlinghaus - Senior Services Supervisor
Cecilia Ballester - Senior Services Specialist
Elda Guerrero - Medical Transportation Driver/Senior Services Specialist
Rachel Bibby - Senior Services Specialist
Doug Peterson - Medical Transportation Driver
LarryAlba - Bus Driver
James Frederick - Bus Driver
Rafael Millan - Bus Driver
Josselyn Juarez - Building Attendant
Mike Coffman - RecreationAssociate
Susan Pate - RecreationAssociate
Carver Senior Center Staff
Jelisa Baker - Senior Services Supervisor
Jerica Miller - Senior Services Specialist
Dorothy Jones - RecreationAssociate
ZoilaAlba - RecreationAssociate
Harold Walker - ServiceAttendant
