November 2019
SILVER SCOOP Thanksgiving Closures The Garland Senior Activity Center and Carver Center will be closed the following dates: Nov. 27 - Close at 5 p.m. Nov. 28 & 29 - Closed
Veteran's Day Sock Hop Saturday, Nov. 9 6:30 to 9 p.m. Music: DD & the Studebakers Free Event Join us as we pay tribute and celebrate our veterans with a sock hop. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by GSAC Site Council
Meet Your 2019-2020 Site Council Congratulations to our 2020 Site Council members. We wish you well in the coming year and appreciate your hard work for all the center participants.
President - Richard Liptrap Vice President - Johnnie Davis Secretary - Sherry Barber Treasurer - Ruby Robertson Sunshine - Ginger Ellis At Large - Joe Velez At Large - Pat Biter
Thank You to our Sponsors
Rowlett Home Depot Garland Behavioral Hospital Montclair Estates Senior Living Angels from Heaven Home Care Pleasant Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Arbor House Assisted Living and Memory Care
Remember to set your clocks back when you go to bed on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Christmas on the Square Thursday, Dec. 5 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free Event
Christmas on the Square Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off Christmas on the Square with school carolers, hot chocolate, and the lighting of the official Christmas Tree. Red Cross Volunteer Presentation Wednesday, Nov. 6 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Card Room
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Red Cross workforce is more than 90% volunteers. Come learn about the many opportunities the Red Cross has for you to help your community.
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Basic Computer Skills Tuesdays, Nov. 5-26 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free Class Introducing Basic Computer Skills. Whether this is your first experience with a computer or not, our class ensures that you enjoy learning about computers. For more information call 972-205-3305 *Spaces are limited!
Afternoon Adult Coloring Monday through Friday 1 to 2 p.m.
Coloring is not just for kids. Research shows that coloring can help you explore feelings, develop social skills, improve reality orientation and reduce anxiety. Refreshments provided.
Weekly Shopping Event Tuesdays and Wednesdays
We rotate between Dollar Tree, The 99 Cent Store and Big Lots on Tuesday. Wednesday is Walmart. The bus departs from Carver at 10 a.m. Bus will return in time for lunch.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Friday, Nov. 8 10 a.m. Come enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch at Carver. Seniors, please bring a side dish with you. For more information, call 972-205-3305
*Sponsored by Winters Park and Spring Creek Church
FREE Chair Exercise Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. These chair exercises are simply modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle strength and stay flexible.
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, and health and fitness.
Fellowship with Rev. Garrett Mondays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Start your week off in the Word with Rev. Garrett.
Turkey
Stuffing
Thankful
Say Grace
Pilgrim
Football
Apple Pie
Mashed Potatoes
Family
Pumpkin
Corn
Bast
Home
Clubs, Classes, Dance, etc. AARP - Driver Safety Program Thursday, Nov. 21 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. 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. GSAC Readers’ Group Wednesday, Nov. 20 9:30 a.m.
FAHRENHEIT 451 by: Ray Bradbury A totalitarian regime has ordered all books to be destroyed but one of the book burners suddenly realizes their merit.
U Can Paint - I Promise” Wednesday, Nov. 6 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Red Hat Club No GSAC Gathering for Nov.-Dec. Gatherings will resume in January. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 12:30 p.m. Lunch: Millhouse Pizzeria, 532 Main St. Garland - 469-910-8008
For information about Red Hat activities or joining the Red Hat Society, contact Susan Clark at 972-670-8690.
Beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons Mondays at 6:45 p.m. $27 per person (four weeks)
Each month will focus on a different dance. This is a small and non-intimidating class.
Ballroom Dancing 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 $2 per person donation to Site Council Scrape the dust off of your dance shoes and join us for some ballroom fun. Recorded music will be played to provide a great practicing experience.
Writers’ Workshop
Tuesdays 9 to 11:15 a.m.
Dawn at the Beach—In Watercolor
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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If you love stories or poetry, fiction or non-fiction, whether it be short stories, novels, family memories, essays or even song lyrics, we have the place for you. Share your original creative writing with members of our group. No experience or materials needed. For more information, call Laurie Laneheart at 972-816-3698. Texas Hold’em will now be held every Friday, unless otherwise noted. Second and fourth Fridays will have sponsors if they are available. No Texas Hold’em Nov. 22
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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.
Fitness Plus* Chair Exercise* - GSAC Chair Exercise*- Carver Power-lates Zumba Gold
Monday
Tuesday
Legend:
C - Carver S - Garland Senior Activity Center O - Off-Site
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. Fitness Plus* 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise* - GSAC 10:20 a.m. Yoga 4:45 p.m. Zumba Gold 5:30 p.m. Yoga
Thursday 8:15 9:15 10 10:30
a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m.
Zumba Gold Chair Yoga Chair Exercise* - Carver Tai Chi
Friday
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - F Bingo - S Site Council Meeting - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
9:30 10 10:20 12:30 2 3:15 6:45
Fellowship w/ Rev. Garrett - C Chair Exercise - C Bingo - S Fun with “42” - S Intermediate Line Dance - S Ultra Beginning Line Dance -S Beginning Ballroom - S
8:30 a.m. Fitness Plus* 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise* - GSAC 10:20 a.m. Power-lates
* Denotes a free class.
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.
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Choctaw Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: 99 Cents - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S Square Dance - S
9 9:30 9:45 10 12 12:30 1 5 7
Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: Dollar Tree - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S Square Dance - S
9 9:30 9:45 10 12 12:30 1 5 7
Writers’ Workshop - S Creative Crafters - S Shopping: Big Lots - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S Square Dance - S
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Writers’ Workshop - S 26 Creative Crafters - S Shopping: 99 Cents - O Talk Tuesday - C Free Ukulele Class - S Free Guitar Lessons - S Brush Painting - S Progressive Bridge - S Square Dance - S
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Wednesday
Friday
Thursday 9:45 12:30 12:30 2 7
9:45 10 12:30 1 2
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Shopping - O Cribbage - S U Can Paint - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S
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Shopping - O Cribbage - S U Can Paint - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S
9:30 9:45 10 1 1 2
GSAC Readers’ Group - S Shopping - O Cribbage - S Pool Tournament - S Open Games - S Intermediate Line Dance - S
9:45 10 1 1 2
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Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Progressive Line Dance - S Square Dance - S
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Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - C Alzheimer Education -S Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Mah Jongg - S Dance: C&W “Final Showdown” - S
9:30 9:30 9:30 10 12:30 12:30 2 2 7
Stonebriar Mall - O Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - C Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S Korean Vets - S Mah Jongg - S Dance: Ballroom” - S
9:30 9:30 10 10 12:30 12:30 1 2 7
21 Ceramics - S Wii Bowling - S Chair Exercise - C Medicare Presentation - S Party Bridge - S Hand and Foot - S AARP Drivers Safety - S Mah Jongg - S Dance: C&W “City Lights” - S
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10:20 12:30 12:30 2
Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Progressive Line Dance - S
10:20 12:30 12:30 2 7
Bingo - S Party Bridge - S Texas Hold ‘Em - S Progressive Line Dance - S Square Dance - S
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10:20 Bingo - S 12:30 Party Bridge - S 2 Progressive Line Dance - S No Texas Hold’em
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CLOSE AT 5 PM
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
Travel & Outings
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Travel Meeting Friday, Jan. 17 1:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the 2020 travel meeting. Find out first-hand what new and exciting trips are planned for 2020 and beyond. Day trips as well as extended trips will be presented. We will not be taking registration for trips after the meeting. Details on registration will be discussed at the meeting. Stonebriar Mall Thursday, Nov. 14 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $6
Enjoy a day of shopping at Stonebriar Mall. Lunch will be on your own at one of the many restaurants on-site.
Grub Club Grub Club will take a break in November. Do you have a restaurant in mind that you have been wanting to try? We want to hear about it. Let a staff member know your idea and it may be the next Grub Club outing.
Spring Leaves Flowers Flip Flops Seasonal Sunshine Summer Swimming Winter Rake Icicles Rain Fall Snowman Hot Chocolate
Fitness, Health & Wellness
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.
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Medicare Presentation Thursday, Nov. 21 10 to 11 a.m. Cardroom Ed Moore with Risk Management Solutions
Alzheimer Education Presentation Thursday, Nov. 7 10 to 11 a.m. Cardroom
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Fitness Plus *FREE*
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.
Power-lates
Senior Tae Kwon Do
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 8:30 a.m. A 45 to 60 minute low-impact workout that blends an aerobic workout with strength training. Mondays and Fridays 10:20 a.m. This is a fusion class implementing elements of traditional Pilates along with some heart-pumping strengthening exercises.
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.
FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!
Yoga
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.
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.
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Lunch is served MONDAY through FRIDAY at 11:15 a.m. for Carver, and 11:30 a.m. for GSAC. 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 222 Carver Drive 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 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 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.