Silver Scoop July 2019

July 2019

SILVER SCOOP BE ALERT!

Starlight Dinner & Dance Thursday, July 25 5:30 to 9 p.m. $10 per person Must Pre-register

Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing. Food will be provided by Dos Banderas with desserts from Iris Memory Care in Rowlett. Music will be provided by the Wylie Community Band.

Doors open: 5:30 p.m.

Dinner served: 6 p.m.

Dancing starts: 7 p.m. *All proceeds will go to the Garland Senior Activity Center Site Council to fund future senior programs. (Cash or check only.)

Senior Awareness Day Richardson Civic Center - Grand Hall Friday, Aug. 9 9 a.m. to noon Come out to this free event with exhibitors, entertainment, refreshments and door prizes.

Dallas Area Agency on Aging will be present to provide assistance and answer questions regarding Medicare, Medicaid and other benefits available for seniors. For more information, call 972-234-8980 or email 2019SeniorDay@gmail.com.

Thank You Thank you to Home Depot for providing our seniors with a craft for our Older Americans Month celebration.

BE AWARE! Scammers may pose as City employees threatening to disconnect electric and/or water service unless immediate payment is made.

Be suspicious of anyone calling to demand payment over the phone. Also be aware of the following: 

Under no circumstances will a City utility employee ask to enter your home. All City employees wear a uniform shirt with a Garland logo and have a badge.

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The City does not have an 800, 888 or other toll-free phone number.

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Scammers often “spoof” an actual City of Garland phone number on caller ID, making it appear that the call is coming from the City.

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Scammers can copy the City’s recorded answering system or record their own that is similar to the City, including the call option menu.

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The City of Garland does not disconnect services outside the normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For concerns or questions about utility scams or your Garland utility account, call customer service at 972-205-2671.

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, report the incident to Garland Police at 972-485-4840.

Carver Corner

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Morning of Fun Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon Enjoy a morning with friends playing table games such as dominos, bridge and board games. Refreshments will be served.

Independence Day Celebration Wednesday, July 3 10 a.m.

Come join us for a morning of fun and games. We will be closed July 4 and reopen July 5 at 8 a.m.

Fellowship with Rev. Garrett Mondays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Start your week off in the Word with Rev. Garrett.

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.

Summer Special Senior Only Social Tuesday, July 23 10 to 11 a.m Come tour the new look of Carver and meet with the staff. “A place we call a home away from home.” For more information, call 972-205-3305.

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, health and fitness.

Weekly Shopping Event Tuesdays and Wednesdays

We rotate between The Dollar Tree, The 99 Cent Store and Big Lots on Tuesday.

Wednesday is Walmart day.

The bus departs from Carver at 10 a.m.

Bus will return in time for lunch.

Friendship Week July 29 – Aug. 2 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday: Chair Exercise Tuesday: Dominos and lunch with friends Wednesday: Shopping at Walmart Thursday: Christmas in July Friday: Birthday celebration and bingo

Clubs, Classes, Dance, etc.

AARP - Driver Safety Program Thursday, July 18

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.

“U Can Paint - I Promise” Friday, July 19 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Cloudscape over the Gulf - in oil Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of master artist Robert Garden.

*$17 Registration *$20 Supply fee *Wear an old shirt Texas Hold’em will now be held every Friday, unless otherwise noted. Second and fourth Fridays will have sponsors if they are available.

Thank you to Guy Lawson for Sponsoring July, and Aug.

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Red Hat Club Tuesday, July 9, at 1 p.m.

GSAC Gathering Tuesday, July 23, at 12:45 p.m.

Birthday Luncheon: Outback Steakhouse 4902 President George Bush TPK, Garland, TX 75040 For information about Red Hat activities or joining the Red Hat Society, contact Susan Clark at 972-670-8690.

Ballroom Dance Workshop

7 to 8:30 p.m.

Every second and fourth Thursday of the month $2 per person donation to Site Council

Scrape the dust off of your dance shoes and join us for some ballroom fun. This will serve as a chance to practice steps you already know and to learn new moves from other dancers.

Recorded music will be played to provide a great learning and practicing experience.

Skilled dancers are also invited to dance and to help others.

GSAC Readers’ Group

Third Wednesday of each month 9:30 a.m.

July 17 - FEAR: TRUMP IN THE WHITE HOUSE Author Bob Woodward details aides of president Trump as they try to deal with his behavior. “ A man hopelessly out of his depth in his position as president, but incapable of understanding how desperately out of depth he actually is.”

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Fitness Schedule Monday 8:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

4:45 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Fitness Plus* Chair Exercise* - GSAC Chair Exercise*- Fields Power-lates Zumba Gold Yoga

Monday

Tuesday 1

9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2

Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - F Chair Exercise - F Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2

Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - F Chair Exercise - F Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

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.

8:15 9:15 10 10:30

a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m.

Zumba Gold Chair Yoga Chair Exercise* - Fields Tai Chi

Friday

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.

9 9:30 9:45 10 11:30 12 12:30 1 5

Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: Big Lots - O Talk Tuesday - F Advanced Ballroom - S Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S

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15 9:30 10 10:20 12:30 12:30 2

8:30 a.m. Fitness Plus* 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise* - GSAC 10:20 a.m. Power-lates

* Denotes a free class.

Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Dollar Tree - O Talk Tuesday - F Advanced Ballroom - S Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S

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Fitness Plus* Chair Exercise* - GSAC Yoga Zumba Gold

Thursday

9 9:30 9:45 10 11:30 12 12:30 1 5

Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - F Chair Exercise - F Bingo - S Site Council Meeting - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

16 9 9:30 9:45 10 11:30 12 12:30 1 5

Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: 99 Cents - O Talk Tuesday - C Advanced Ballroom - S Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S

9 9:30 9:45 10 11:30 12 12:30 1 5

Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: Dollar Tree - O Talk Tuesday - C Advanced Ballroom - S Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S

9 9:30 9:45 10 11:30 12 12:30 1 5

Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: Big Lots - O Talk Tuesday - C Advanced Ballroom - S Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S

22 9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2

Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2

Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

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Wednesday

Friday

Thursday 3

9:45 10 10 1 2

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Shopping - O Cribbage - S Memory Cafe- S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

10 9:45 10 1 1 2

Shopping - O Cribbage - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

9:30 9:45 10 1 2

GSAC Readers’ Group - S Shopping - O Cribbage - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

9:45 10 1 1 2

Shopping - O Cribbage - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

9:45 10 1 2

Shopping - O Cribbage - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S

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9:30 9:30 10 12:30 12:30 2 7

Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - F Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Korean Vets - S Ballroom Dance Workshop - S

9:30 9:30 10 12:30 12:30 1 7

Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - C Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S AARP Drivers Safety - S Dance: C&W “City Lights” - S

9:30 9:30 10 12:30 12:30 5:30 6:30

Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - C Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Starlight Dinner/Dance-S Midnight Stampers-S

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5 10:20 12:30 12:30 1 7

Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Progressive Line Dance - S Square Dance - S

10:20 12:30 12:30 1

Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Progressive Line Dance - S

10:20 12:30 12:30 12:30 1 7

Bingo - S U Can Paint - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Progressive Line Dance - S Square Dance - S

9:30 10:20 12:30 12:30 5:30

Blood Pressure Check Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Line Dance Workshop - S

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Legend:

C - Carver F- Fields Recreation Center (Carver) S - Garland Senior Activity Center O - Off Site

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Travel & Outings Danube River Cruise Pre-Trip Meeting Friday, July 19 1:30 p.m.

We will have our first pre-trip meeting for the October trip at 1:30 p.m.

July 19. This meeting will address the included excursions and optional excursions that will be available during free time at each port. Vickie with Cruise One Dream Vacations is researching many great options for us to consider. This meeting is for information purposes only and is not required.

Grub Club Grub Club will resume in September.

Do you have a restaurant in mind you’ve been dying to try? We want to hear about it.

Let a staff member know your idea and it may just be the next Grub Club outing.

Keep an eye on the bulletin board for information on our fall day trips!

We have plans to visit the Dallas Aquarium, Wylie Cats, McKinney Square and Tearoom, Stonebriar Mall and much more.

We will not be having a mid-year travel meeting this year!

Mark your calendar for January 17, at 1:30 p.m. for our next travel meeting. Also keep an eye out in the Silver Scoop for any new travel dates!

Fitness, Health & Wellness

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Tai Chi for Arthritis

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.

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.

Senior Tae Kwon Do

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.

Yoga

Wednesdays 10:20 a.m.

Fitness Plus *FREE* Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 8:30 a.m.

A 45 to 60 minute low-impact workout that blends an aerobic workout with strength training.

Power-lates

Mondays and Fridays 10:20 a.m.

This is a fusion class implementing elements of traditional Pilates along with some heart-pumping strengthening exercises.

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.

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.

FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!

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Lunch is served MONDAY through FRIDAY at 11:30 a.m. at both locations. 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 1710 Dairy Road 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 a recreation center 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 center is 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.