May 2019
SILVER SCOOP Great Trains and Grand Canyon Pre-trip Meeting Monday, May 6 1:30 p.m. For everyone going on this trip to the Grand Canyon, there will be a pre-trip meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 in the dining room. Chris from Premier World Discovery Tours will be here to pass out travel documents, answer all of your questions and give us the last minute details regarding departure times, air arrangements, lodging, what to bring and what to do. This is an important meeting and if you cannot attend, please call Kenny at 972-205-2882 and let him know.
Senior Assistance Thursday, May 9 9 a.m. A representative from Congressman Colin Allred’s office will be at Garland Senior Activity Center on May 9 to assist with:
Veterans benefits, social security benefits and Medicare benefits Visas and passports IRS or U.S. Postal Service inquires Any other inquires with federal agencies Laugh Class Wednesday, May 1 9:45 a.m.
Join Claire Billingsley as she shows you how to use unconditional laughter to lower your blood pressure, lower your stress levels, and use it for physical exercise.
Older Americans Month Celebration Friday, May 17 Noon to 1 p.m.
Dancing Through the Decades To celebrate Older Americans Month, Marty Ruiz and, Anne Hinson will perform their “Dancing Through the Decades” show, featuring popular music from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Join us for an hour of great music and come dressed from your favorite decade.
May 17 Schedule *All morning exercise classes are canceled. 10 a.m. - Bingo 11 a.m. - Lunch noon - Show 1 p.m. - Buses return Don’t Be a Victim of Medicare Fraud Thursday, May 23 10 a.m. Medicare fraud costs all of us, and it could happen to you or someone you know! Learning about the common scams targeting seniors is a step toward protecting yourself and your family. * Presented by the Senior Source
Thank You Thank you to Montclair Estates and Bankers Life for sponsoring Easter crafts and prizes for the seniors.
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Carver Corner at Gale Fields 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.
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.
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
Celebrating Older Americans Month May 1-31 For more information on daily activities, please call 972-205-3305.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Friday, May 3 10 a.m. A celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Come have fun with us! Games, dancing and refreshments will be provided.
Mother’s Day Social
Friday, May 10 10 a.m. to noon Wear your fancy hat and dress to celebrate Mother’s Day in style.
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.
Meet & Greet
Weekly Shopping Event
Montclair Estates will be coming to discuss programs, activities, special events, health topics and much more. For more information, please call 972-205-3305. Refreshments will be served.
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 Fields Recreation Center at 10 a.m. Bus will return in time for lunch.
Carver Renovations The Carver Senior Center is getting a new look. As of Monday, June 25, 2018, we have relocated to Fields Recreation Center at 1710 Dairy Road, Garland, TX 75040. Hours of operation, programs, transportation and the congregate meal program will remain the same. For more information, call 972-205-3305.
Friday, May 10 10 a.m.
Fall Prevention Presentation
Thursday, May 23 10:30 a.m. Fall prevention is a variety of actions to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by older people. Falls and fall-related injuries are among the most serious and common medical problems experienced by older adults.
A Taste of Mexico and Bingo Thursday, May 30 10 a.m. Come spend time with friends at Carver, and bring your favorite Mexican dish for all to enjoy in our potluck lunch.
Clubs, Classes, Dance, etc. AARP - Driver Safety Program
Thursday, May16 1 to 5 p.m. 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. 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.
Beginning Rumba Lessons Mondays in May 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. $21
Learn the basic steps of the Rumba in this three week class. The Beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons will take a summer break after these classes and will resume in September. *No class May 27 U Can Paint - I Promise” Wednesday, May 8 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Early Morning Dunes - 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
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO SITE COUNCIL FOR SPONSORING THE SOCK HOP ON APRIL 11!
Tuesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. GSAC Gathering Tuesday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. Birthday Luncheon: Dos Banderas. 614 Main St. 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 Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Every second and fourth Thursday $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 Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.
May 15 - Plain Truth – A look into a broader version of justice and the unique lifestyle of Amish people. All selections are available at the public library. For more information, contact Cathy McGough at 214-534-3284.
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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
Tuesday 8:15 a.m. Zumba Gold 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do 3 p.m. Qi-Gong* 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.
Fitness Plus* Chair Exercise* - GSAC Yoga Zumba Gold
Thursday 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
Monday Legend: F - Fields Recreation Center (Carver) S - Garland Senior Activity Center O - Off Site
6 9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15
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. We also have a TV with local cable. Fitness Card Rates $35 - 10 Class Punch Card $60 - 20 Class Punch Card $82 - 10 Class Tai Chi Punch Card Cards do not expire.
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - F Chair Exercise - F Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S NTLDC Practice Session - S
13 9:30 10 10:20 12:30 12:30 2 3:15
8:15 a.m. Fitness Plus* 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise* - GSAC 10:20 a.m. Power-lates
* Denotes a free class.
Tuesday
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - F Chair Exercise - F Bingo - S Site Council Meeting - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S NTLDC Practice Session - S
20 9:30 Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - F 10 Chair Exercise - F 10:20 Bingo - S 12:30 Fun with “42” - S 2 Intermediate Line Dance - S 3:15 NTLDC Practice Session - S
27 9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - F Chair Exercise - F Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S NTLDC Practice Session - 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 - F 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: 99 Cents - O Talk Tuesday - F 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 - F 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 - F Advanced Ballroom - S Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S
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Wednesday 1 9:45 9:45 10 1 2 3:15
Shopping - O Laugh Class - S Cribbage - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
2 9:30 9:30 12:30 12:30 7
Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Ballroom Dance Workshop - S
8 9:45 10 10:15 12:30 1 1 2 3:15
9:30 9:45 10 1 2 3:15
Friday
Thursday
Shopping - O Cribbage - S Adult Coloring Class - S U Can Paint - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
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 Dance: Ballroom Dance - S
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16 GSAC Readers’ Group - S 15 9:30 Ceramics - S 9:30 Wii Bowling - S Shopping - O 10 Chair Exercise - F Cribbage - S 11 Grub Club - O Open Games - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S Intermediate Line Dance - S 12:30 Hand and Foot - S High Beginner Line Dance - S 1 AARP Drivers Safety - S 7 Dance: C&W “City Lights” - S
9:45 10 1 1 2 3:15
22 Shopping - O Cribbage - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
9:45 10 1 2 3:15
29 Shopping - O Cribbage - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S High Beginner Line Dance - S
9:30 9:30 10 12:30 12:30 7
23 Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - F Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Ballroom Dance Workshop - S
9:30 9:30 10 12:30 12:30 7
Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - F Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Dance: City Lights
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3 10:20 12:30 1 7
Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Progressive Line Dance - S Square Dance - S
10:20 12:30 12:30 1
10 Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Progressive Line Dance - S
*Older Americans show * All morning exercise classes are canceled.
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10 12:30 1 1 7
Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Progressive Line Dance - S Buses will return Square Dance - S
9:30 10:20 12:30 12:30 5:30
Blood Pressure Check 24 Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Line Dance Workshop - S
10:20 Bingo - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S
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Travel & Outings
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MARGARITAVILLE Bossier City, LA July 22-24, 2019 Monday-Wednesday
Great gaming, great food, great friends and great fun! Trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, two nights’ luxurious accommodations, $10 free play on your players’ card, lunch at the World Tour Buffet on Tuesday, breakfast buffet on Wednesday, plus a $10 voucher that can be used for food, gifts or souvenirs.
$189 per person, double occupancy $261 per person, single occupancy $75 deposit due at registration Limited to first 50 to sign up. Register today! Grub Club Thursday, May 16 Opa Greek Taverna in Rowlett $5 for bus, lunch is on your own! For the May Grub Club we will go to Opa Greek Taverna in Rowlett. Grub Club will take a break in the summer due to air conditioning on the bus not being able to keep up with the extreme heat.
We have added another trip to Amazing Austin and a second bus for our San Antonio trip!
Sign up today before they fill up!
Amazing Austin June 17-18, 2019 Monday-Tuesday
Spend a delightful two days in Austin visiting several must-see attractions including the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Bob Bullock Museum of Texas History, the State Capitol, a bat-watching dinner cruise and more. Price includes one night stay at Drury Inn, four meals and commentary by Byron Cain.
$359 per person, double occupancy $419 per person, dingle occupancy $75 deposit due at registration San Antonio, Padre Island and the Gulf of Mexico Dec. 1-6, 2019 Sunday-Friday Join us for a six-day, five-night San Antonio adventure. Trip highlights include a guided tour of San Antonio, a famous Riverwalk Cruise, the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Padre Island National Seashore Park, a day trip to Fredericksburg and the Alamo. Price includes transportation, five nights’ lodging, 10 meals and admissions.
$590 per person, double occupancy $740 per person, single occupancy $75 deposit due at registration
Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Qi – Gong* FREE* 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 stay flexible.
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.
Tuesdays 3 p.m. This class uses a DVD to lead you through the moves. It is a great way to learn about Qi-Gong (a relative of tai chi) and to get energized.
Tai Chi for Arthritis
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.
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
Carver Senior Center
600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 Phone: 972-205-2769 Fax: 972-487-3417 Hours of Operation:
1710 Dairy Road Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 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.
Kenny McCord - Senior Services Manager D’Aun Muhlinghaus - Senior Services Coordinator Shannon Stephens - Senior Services Coordinator Sarah Bannerman - Senior Services Specialist Jessica Stewart - Senior Services Specialist Cecilia Ballester - Customer Service Associate
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
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.
Elda Guerrero - Medical Transportation Driver Ralph Leal - Medical Transportation Driver Gary Teague - Driver Larry Alba - Driver Jimmy Hill - Driver Luis Arenas - Building Attendant 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. There is paperwork that must be completed before being able to participate in the program. Please call 972-205-2769 if you have any questions. 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.