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Carver Senior Center
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Welcome back to our “home away from home!” May 2 Meals served at the center. Deliveries continue. You may sit and chat with your friends while you enjoy a nutritious lunch. For more details call 972-205-3305.
Celebrating Older American’s Month 2022 This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength.” Some things you can do with friends or family:
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Pack a snack and drive out to the country Visit an outdoor Café or coffee shop Discover new music Document your family tree together Put together a puzzle with your friends or family
Mother’s Day Ice Cream Social & Bingo
Memorial Day Crafts
“Get back to the life you love”
Painting with a Twist (NEW) 10 a.m. May 26 Find your inner Picasso! Relax and have fun painting with your friends. $5.00 Supply Fee
10 a.m. May 6 Enjoy the morning with friends at Carver playing a fun game of Bingo. (Ice Cream Served)
Pain-Free 9:30 a.m. May 16 A staff from Achieve Vitality will tell you how to relieve lower back pain, neck pain, and more! They offer chiropractic services and more.
Wellness Center at Carver (NEW) Meets Every 3rd Thursday 9 a.m.
A time for fitness, socializing, and learning which includes health education, fitness training, social events and arts and crafts.
FREE Chair Exercise Monday and Thursday 10 -10:30 a.m. 50 and older
Sponsored by VALORA Medical Group
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 Senior Center
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GSAC Programs
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Mahjong
Carver Senior Center Thursdays 3 p.m. FREE
Brush Painting Learn the basic brush strokes of 3,000year-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 9 a.m. FREE
Texas Hold ’Em
Gale Fields Classroom Fridays 12:30 p.m. FREE
CERAMICS
Join us in the classroom fto work on your ceramics project. Granger Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 3 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 reduced anxiety and stress relief. Enjoy a relaxing morning of coloring and socializing. Gale Fields Multipurpose Room Second Wednesday 10:15 a.m. FREE
U Can Paint “Alaskan Glacier” Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of master artist Robert Garden. Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye.
Gale Fields Classroom Wednesday May 11 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. $17 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 Activity Center activities, call 972-205-2769.
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GSAC Programs
GSAC ReAdeRS’ GRoup May 18 - “The Book of Lost Names” written by Kristan Harmel All selections are available at the public library. For more information, contact Cathy McGough at 214-534-3284. South Garland Branch Library Third Wednesday 10 a.m. FREE
Chair Yoga Improve flexibility, relieve stress and tone muscle with the use of a chair. A great class for beginners. Gale Fields Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:25 to 10:25 a.m. First class is always free.
Yoga Chair Exercise Class 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, Fridays 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. FREE
Fit to Live! (Formerly Fitness Plus) The intent of this class is to strengthen major muscles, improve and maintain balance, increase and improve flexibility, strengthen the heart and increase stamina through the use of free weights, targeted yoga stretches and small bursts of low impact, but high intensity interval training (HIIT). Gale Fields Gym Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. FREE
A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits. Gale Fields Gym Wednesdays 10:20 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.
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Fitness Schedule Monday
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
Monday 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 Noon
Tuesday
Fit to Live - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
Tuesday
8 a.m. Carver Cruisers - C 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 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
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8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 Noon
Fit to Live - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
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9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - 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
9 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12 Noon
Fit to Live - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
Fitness Card Rates
9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
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$35 - 10 Class Punch Card $60 - 20 Class Punch Card Cards do not expire.
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9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
Fit to Live - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C BINGO - F 42 Dominos - G
9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
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Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
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Closed For Memorial Day
Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
Creative Crafters - F Writers’ Workshop - B Ceramics - G Chair Yoga - F Tae Kwon Do - F Music Lessons - F
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May 2022 Wednesday 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m.
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Friday
Thursday
Fit to Live - F Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - Dollar Tree Yoga - F U Can Paint - F Pool - C
9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Coffee & Conversation -C Chair Yoga - F Out to Lunch Brunch - O Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
4 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m.
Fit to Live - F Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - WalMart Yoga - F U Can Paint - F Pool - C
Fit to Live - F Brush Painting - F Chair Exercise - F Shopping - Big Lots Adult Coloring - F Yoga - F Grub Club - O U Can Paint - F Pool - C
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 3 p.m.
Fit to Live - F Brush Painting - F Adult Coloring - C Chair Exercise - F Shopping - 99 Cents Yoga - F Pool - C
9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Legend:
C - Carver B - Bradfield F - Fields G - Granger O - Off-Site
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Coffee & Conversation -C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fit to Live - F Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F C & W Dance
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12 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Easter Craft with Bea - C Coffee & Conversation -C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fit to Live - F Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Easter Brunch - C Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F Square Dance Club - F
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Fit to Live - F Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F Square Dance Club - F
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8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
9 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Coffee & Conversation -C Chair Yoga - F Chair Exercise - C Bridge - F Mahjong - C Pool - C
20 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Fit to Live - F Popcorn & BINGO - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - F Bridge - F Texas Hold ’Em - F
Line Dance Workshop–F
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Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do.
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Stay Well Hydrated! Drink Water.
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Important Information
Meal Service is back! Beginning Monday, May 2, we will serve meals at Fields Recreation Center and the Carver Senior Center. Serving time is 11 a.m. Drive-thru pickup service will not be available as of
this date. Meal delivery will continue until further notice. Contact center staff if you have questions.
The Garland Senior Activity Center is currently closed for renovations.
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Day Trips and Extended Trips
Ready for adventure? Find it with us! Shhhh!! It’s a secret…….
Day Trips 2022 Ask about openings on our current day trips.
We’re going where?
Extended Trips Extended Mystery Trip Oct. 11-13, 2022
Savannah and Charleston May 6-12, 2023
Call 972-205-2769 for additional information. Interest Meeting: Costa Rica 1 p.m. May 24
Costa Rica Feb. 2-10, 2023
Hawaiian Explorer Sept. 22-29, 2023
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.
General Information
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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.
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. Please call 972205-2769 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.
Senior Services AARP Office Toll free 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 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
Senior Center Policy 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.
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Important Information GarlandParks.com 600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 Phone: 972-205-2769
The Garland Senior Activity 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.
222 Carver Drive Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 Hours of Operation: Monday 8 – 7 p.m.** Tuesday 8 – 7 p.m. Wednesday 8 – 7 p.m. . Thursday 8 – 7 p.m. Friday 8 – 3 p.m. **Extended hours begin Monday, May 16.
The Garland Senior Activity 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 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.
Garland Senior Activity Center Staff
Carver Senior Center Staff