Silver Scoop January 2022

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November January 2022 2021 Issue

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Carver Senior Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Friday, Jan. 14 10 a.m.

Join us at Carver Senior Center for a free celebration of the life of King.

We will remember King’s life and achievements as an influential American civil rights leader that led to the first holiday honoring an African American.

Light refreshments will be served.

30-Minute Fellowship with Rev. W.B. Garrett Every Monday 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Carver Cruisers First and third Tuesdays 8 a.m.

Steps to better you!

I would like to challenge you to walk with us for better health.

Walk around the Carver complex with Zoila.

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

MahJong Lessons

Brush Painting

If you are interested in Mahjong lessons please contact Kristal at 972-905-5711.

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

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

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

“Valentine Poppy” Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of artist Robert Garden.

Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye.

Wednesday, Feb. 9 12:30 - 3:30pm $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 Granger Recreation Center 1310 W Avenue F Garland, TX 75040 Bradfield Recreation Center 1146 Castle Dr 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.

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

Fitness Schedule 9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

Chair Exercise- F 10 a.m.

Chair Exercise- C 10:20 a.m.

12 p.m.

Monday 9:45 am.

10 a.m.

Monday

Tuesday

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.

Tuesday 8 a.m.

8:15 a.m.

9:25 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

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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

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9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Yoga- F

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

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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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.

4 8:15 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

9:25 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

2 p.m.

Wednesday

Thursday

Fitness Plus- F Creative Crafters- F Writer’s Class- B Ceramics- G Chair Yoga- F Tae Kwon Do- F Music Lessons- F

30-Minute Fellowship- C Chair Exercise- F Chair Exercise- C Bingo- F 42 Dominos- G

Fitness Card Rates:

$35- 10-Class Punch Card 24 $60- 20-Class Punch Card 9:30 a.m. 30-Minute Fellowship- C Cards do not expire.

9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10 a.m.

Chair Exercise- C 10:20 a.m. Bingo- F 12 p.m.

42 Dominos- G

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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

8:15 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

9:25 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

2 p.m.

Fitness Plus- F Creative Crafters- F Writer’s Class- B Ceramics- G Chair Yoga- F Tae Kwon Do- F Music Lessons- 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.

Fitness Plus- F Creative Crafters- F Writer’s Class- B Ceramics- G Chair Yoga- F Tae Kwon Do- F Music Lessons- F

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9 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

3 p.m.

Wednesday

Thursday

Brush Painting- F Chair Exercise- F Yoga- F Pool- C

5 9 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

Brush Painting- F Chair Exercise- F Adult Coloring- F Yoga- F U Can Paint- F Pool- C

8:15 a.m.

9:25 a.m.

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

3 p.m.

8:15 a.m.

9:25 a.m.

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

3 p.m.

Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Bridge- F Mahjong- C Pool- C Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Bridge- F Mahjong- C Pool- C

12 9 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

3 p.m.

8:15 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 Yoga- F Pool- C

Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Bridge- F Mahjong- C Pool- C

19 9 a.m.

Brush Painting- F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Yoga- F

10:30 a.m. Grub Club- O 3 p.m.

Pool- C

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Friday 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Bingo- F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em- F

12:30 p.m. Bridge- F 7 p.m.

Square Dance Club- F

6 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Bingo- F

12:30 p.m. Bridge- F

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9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Bingo- F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em- F

12:30 p.m. Bridge- F 7 p.m.

Square Dance Club- F

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20 8:15 a.m.

9:25 a.m.

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

3 p.m.

3 p.m.

Fitness Plus- F Chair Yoga- F Chair Exercise- C Bridge- F Travel Meeting- F Mahjong- C Pool- C

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9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- F 10:20 a.m. Bingo- F

12:30 p.m. Bridge- F 5:30 p.m.

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Line Dance Workshop- F

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Legend: C- Carver Center F- Fields Recreation Center H- Holford B- Bradfield G- Granger Recreation Center O- Off site

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Upcoming Trips

winstar casino

For ages 55 and up

$35

Try your luck at Winstar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Enjoy a day of slot machines and table games. Lunch is on your own.

For more information, contact Garland Senior Center at 972-205-2769.

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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GarlandParks.com

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