GarlandParks.com
September 2021 Issue
Silver Scoop
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Carver Senior Center
Wild Wild West Day
30-Minute Fellowship With Rev. W.B.Garrett
Tuesday, Sept. 14 9:30 a.m. Celebrating the old West Carver-style! Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl.
Every Monday 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Annual Soup for the Soul Day Carver Cruisers Wednesday, Sept. 22 9:30 a.m. Join us to welcoming in the fall! Sponsored by Spring Creek Church
First and third Tuesdays at 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.
Brown Bag Bingo
Bingo Bash
Friday, Sept. 24 9:30 a.m. You never know what you might win! Join your friends at Carver for a morning of fun!
Fridays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Have fun with friends while you win prizes and enjoy refreshments!
Name That Tune
Free Chair Exercise
Wednesday, Sept. 29 9:30 a.m. Name the songs you grew up listening to with your friends at Carver!
Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. Just pull up a chair and exercise. These chair exercises are simple modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle strength and stay flexible.
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GSAC Programs
Readers’ Group Meeting This month’s book is “Killer of the Flower Moon” by David Grann.
Third Wednesday of the month 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Small Meeting Room If you have questions, contact Cathy at 214-534-3284 or mcgouc@yahoo.com. 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. Dining Room Mondays and Fridays 10:20 to 11 a.m. FREE
Square Dance Lessons Come learn the folk dance of Texas with The Kissin’ Kuzzins Square Dance Club! Multipurpose Room Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m.
Ceramics
Come join us in the craft room for ceramics class! Craft Room Thursdays 8 to 11 a.m. FREE
Texas Hold ’Em
Creative Crafters
Dining Room Fridays 3:10 p.m. FREE
Create anything your imagination can come up with. Socialize while you get your creative juices flowing. Craft Room Tuesdays 8 to 11 a.m. FREE
C&W Dance
U Can Paint
Join us for our country and Western dance! Bands include Danny Romo Band, City Lights and Pony Express Band. First and third Thursdays of the month 7 p.m. $5 entry fee
“Muir Woods in the Mist” Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of artist Robert Garden. Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye. Craft Room Wednesday, Sept. 8 3:15 to 6 p.m. $20 instructor supply fee $17 registration fee $37 total cost
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GSAC Programs
Chair Exercise *FREE*
Senior Chair Yoga
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.
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.
Fitness Plus *FREE* Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 a.m. A low-impact workout that blends an aerobic workout with strength training.
Zumba Gold & Zumba Gold Toning Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 to 3:50 p.m. Join us on Tuesdays for classic Zumba Gold. On Thursdays join us for Zumba Gold Toning, where we will use optional light hand weights.
Exercise Room Don’t forget our exercise room is open for use whenever the building is open. We have treadmills, two recumbent bicycles, an elliptical, recumbent stair climber, free weights and a weight machine available for your use.
FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!
Yoga
Wednesdays 10:20 a.m. A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits. FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!
Power-Lates Mondays and Fridays 10:25 to 11 a.m. Focus on cardio, strengthening the core and increasing flexibility in this interval-style class.
Senior Tae Kwon Do Tuesdays 10:15 to 11 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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BRUSH PAINTING CLASS
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. Remember, there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.
Craft Room Wednesdays 9 a.m. FREE
Monday
Fitness Schedule
Tuesday
Monday
9:45 am. Chair Exercise- S 10 a.m. Chair Exercise- C 10:25 a.m. PowerLates- S
Tuesday 8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 3 p.m.
Carver Cruisers- C Fitness Plus- S Chair Yoga- S Tae Kwon Do- S Zumba Gold- S
Closed For Labor Day
Wednesday 6
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- S 10:20 a.m. Yoga- S
9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Thursday 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Fitness Plus- S 10:25 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Chair Yoga- S 3:10 p.m. 10 a.m. Chair Exercise- C 3:15 p.m. 3 p.m.
Zumba Toning- S
Friday
9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise- S 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m. PowerLates- S 10:25 a.m. p.m. Fitness Card Rates: 3:10 3:15 p.m.
30-Minute Fellowship- C Chair Exercise- S Chair Exercise- C Bingo- S PowerLates- S Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S
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30-Minute Fellowship- C Chair Exercise- S Chair Exercise- C Bingo- S PowerLates- S Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S
$35- 10-Class Punch Card 20 $60- 20-Class Punch Card 9:30 a.m. 30-Minute Fellowship- C Cards do not expire. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
Chair Exercise- S Chair Exercise- C Bingo- S PowerLates- S Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S
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8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Carver Cruisers- C Creative Crafters- S Fitness Plus- S Writer’s Class- S Chair Yoga- S Tae Kwon Do- S Zumba Gold- S Open Games- S Music Lessons- S Square Dance Lessons- S
8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Creative Crafters- S Fitness Plus- S Writer’s Class- S Chair Yoga- S Wild West Day- C Tae Kwon Do- S Zumba Gold- S Open Games- S Music Lessons- S Square Dance Lessons- S
8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Carver Cruisers- C Creative Crafters- S Fitness Plus- S Writer’s Class- S Chair Yoga- S Tae Kwon Do- S Zumba Gold- S Open Games- S Music Lessons- S Square Dance Lessons- S
8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Creative Crafters- S Fitness Plus- S Writer’s Class- S Chair Yoga- S Tae Kwon Do- S Zumba Gold- S Open Games- S Music Lessons- S Square Dance Lessons- S
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Wednesday 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
Thursday
Brush Painting- S Chair Exercise- S Yoga- S Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S
1 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
Brush Painting- S Chair Exercise- S Adult Coloring- S Yoga- S Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S U Can Paint- S
Brush Painting- S Readers group- S Chair Exercise- S Adult Coloring- S Yoga- S Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S
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Brush Painting- S Soup for the Soul- C Chair Exercise- S Adult Coloring- S Yoga- S Grub Club- O Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S
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Brush Painting- S Talent Show- S Open Games- S Improver Line Dance- S
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8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 7 p.m.
8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m.
Friday
Ceramics- S Fitness Plus- S Chair Yoga- S Chair Exercise- C Zumba Gold Toning- S Brush Painting- S Open Games- S C&W Lonestar City Lights- S
9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 7 p.m.
Chair Exercise- S Bingo- S PowerLates- S Open Games- S Texas Hold ‘Em Square Dance Club- S
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Ceramics- S Fitness Plus- S Chair Yoga- S Chair Exercise- C Zumba Gold Toning- S Brush Painting- S Open Games- S
3 9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:10 p.m.
Chair Exercise- S Bingo- S PowerLates- S Open Games- S Texas Hold ‘Em
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8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 7 p.m.
Ceramics- S Fitness Plus- S Chair Yoga- S Chair Exercise- C Zumba Gold Toning- S Brush Painting- S Open Games- S C&W City Lights Band
8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m.
Ceramics- S Choctaw Trip- O Fitness Plus- S Chair Yoga- S Chair Exercise- C Zumba Gold Toning- S Brush Painting- S Open Games- S
9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
8 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:10 p.m.
Ceramics- S Fitness Plus- S Chair Yoga- S Chair Exercise- C Zumba Gold Toning- S Brush Painting- S Open Games- S
Legend: C- Carver Center S- Garland Senior Activity Center O- Offsite
9:45 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 7 p.m.
Chair Exercise- S Bingo- S PowerLates- S Open Games- S Texas Hold ‘Em Square Dance Club- S
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Upcoming Trips
Utah’s Mighty National Parks Trip April 3-9, 2022
Highlights: - Grand Junction, Colorado - Scenic Byway 128 - Colorado River Cruise - Canyonlands National Park - Dead Horse Point State Park - Arches National Park - Round Trip Airfare Pricing: -$585 Deposit -Double Rate: $3,399 per person -Triple Rate: $3,369 per person -Single Rate: $4,574 per person If you would like to register, please contact Luke Trujillo at 972-205-2881 or LTrujillo@GarlandTx.
RIVERWALK CASINO TRIP VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI Nov. 1-3, 2021
Registration fee includes:
Hotel
Double Rate: $475 per person
Charter bus
Single Rate: $575 per person
Refreshments on the charter bus
Ages 55 and up
Two meals
For details, please contact Luke Trujillo at
Vicksburg Battlefield Tour
972-205-2881 or LTrujillo@GarlandTX.gov.
$5 casino credit
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Upcoming Trips
Grub Club Judy’s Cafe
Garland Wednesday, Sept. 22 10:30 a.m.
Dallas Holocaust Museum Trip Thursday, Nov. 18 12:45 p.m.
$20 per person
$6 per person
If interested, please contact Luke Trujillo at 972-205-2881 or LTrujillo@GarlandTX.gov.
choctaw casino
$35
Try your luck at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. Enjoy a day of slot machines and table games. Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants on site. For more information, contact Garland Senior Center at: 972-205-2769
If interested, please contact Luke Trujillo at
972-205-2881 or LTrujillo@GarlandTX.gov.
Mystery Night Trip Feb. 18 or Feb. 25 (will be announced soon) 5 p.m.
$80 per person Bring an empty stomach!
If interested, please contact Luke Trujillo at 972-205-2881 or LTrujillo@GarlandTX.gov.
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Page of Fame!
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Important Information
A Special Thank You
We appreciate all of their donations and support! Hours of Operation Garland Senior Activity Center 600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 972-205-2769 GarlandParks.com
Carver Senior Center 222A Carver St. Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 GarlandParks.com
Hours of Operation:
Hours of Operation:
Monday
8 to 11 a.m. Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday
8 to 11 a.m. Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday
8 to 11 a.m. Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 to 8 p.m.
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.
Thursday
8 to 11 a.m. Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 to 8 p.m.
Friday
8 to 11 a.m. Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 to 8 p.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 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 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