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Senior Activity Center
SENIOR SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER
600 W. Avenue A, Garland, TX 75040 972-205-2769 SAC@GarlandTX.gov
Tyler, Texas
Ages 55 and up March 25 - 26 $190 double-occupancy $240 single-occupancy
Don’t miss this overnight trip to Tyler, Texas. Take a tour of the Azalea Trail and Rose Garden, shop at some great local spots and enjoy dinner at the Potpourri House. Finish the trip with a stop at the American Freedom Museum. Registration fee includes one night at a hotel, dinner and breakfast, motor coach transportation and all entrance fees.
The Garland Senior Activity Center is closed for renovations. Check program descriptions for meeting locations. Call 972-205-2769 for more information.
Arts & Crafts
Ceramics
Be creative and have fun! Learn a variety of painting techniques including fired and translucent glazes and non-fired stains. Work independently to complete beautiful projects that are ready for any competition. Make lasting friendships in a social atmosphere while improving your application techniques and design choices.
Meeting at Granger Recreation Center.
Age: 50 and up Tu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Jan. 4 - 25 $5 18307 Tu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Feb. 1 - 22 $5 18308 Tu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. March 1 - 29 $5 18309 Tu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 5 - 26 $5 18310
U Can Paint
Never painted before? Not a problem! Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of a credited Robert Garden instructor. Paint with confidence, improve your artful eye and complete an oil painting on canvas. All art supplies provided.
Instructor: R. Garden
$20 supply fee payable to instructor.
Meeting at Fields Recreation Center.
Age: 40 and up Misty Sundown in the Park
W 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Jan. 12 $17 18328 Valentine Poppy
W 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 $17 18329 After the Storm
W 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. March 9 $17 18330 Bluebonnet Trails
Health & Fitness
Fitness Plus
Keep your body moving. This low-impact aerobics class is designed to increase flexibility, maintain healthy joints, tone muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, invigorate and even help you lose weight. Exercises set to music will energize you and boost your mood. Join this ongoing class at any time.
Meeting at Fields Recreation Center.
Age: 55 and up Tu, Th 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. no charge
**Chair Yoga
Pull up a chair! Many of the mind and body benefits of yoga can be experienced with the support of a chair. Class includes breathing, gentle stretching and modified poses that improve respiration, circulation, flexibility and muscle tone. Develop better posture and balance.
Meeting at Fields Recreation Center. Instructor: S. Sadler
Age: 55 and up Tu 9:25 - 10:25 a.m.
Instructor: M. Fitts
Age: 55 and up Th 9:25 - 10:25 a.m.
**Senior Tae Kwon Do
Take care of your body! Learn the fluid movements of this Korean martial art with a sixth-degree black belt. Feel safer, gain confidence and become more agile using moves designed for the specific needs and abilities of seniors.
Meeting at Fields Recreation Center. Instructor: R. Blakey
Age: 50 and up Tu 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
**Yoga
Led by a certified yoga instructor, shape up your body and mind through prescribed postures and poses, meditation and controlled breathing. Improve flexibility and strength, relieve stress and tone muscle while improving the body and mind connection in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Meeting at Fields Recreation Center. Instructor: B. Ross
Age: 55 and up W 10:20 - 11:20 a.m.
