March/April 2024
For Active Adults 55 & Better
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TRIPS & OUTINGS LUNCH BUNCH
IKEA
Invite your friends to the Lunch Bunch! Bring your appetites and experience a great time of eating and connecting with friends. Each person will pay for their own meal.
Explore the IKEA marketplace to find stylish home accents, seasonal home accessories, and affordable home essentials. Get home decor ideas based off style, color, and the latest design trends. For lunch, enjoy one of the many delicious entrees from the IKEA restaurant.
Date: Friday, March 15 The Londoner Date: Thursday, April 4 Cotton Patch Departure: 10:45 am - 1:00 pm
DFW ELITE TOY MUSEUM Bring your inner-child out to play as we visit the DFW Elite Toy Museum in Fort Worth. From classic cars to vintage toys to paintings and sculptures you haven’t seen in years, there is something for everyone! Lunch will be afterwards on your own at McAlister’s Deli. Date: Thursday, March 7 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $5 bus fee/ person
Date: Thursday, April 11 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $2 bus fee/ person
WINSTAR We are headed back to Winstar! Come try your luck at the casino. There is a variety of slot machines and table games to play. This will be a full day trip, make sure you save money to get something to eat at the various food locations within the building. Date: Thursday, April 18 Departure: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Fee: $20 / person
TEXAS TULIP FARM Come pick some tulips with us! We will travel to Pilot Point to visit the Texas Tulip Farm. They have a huge range of colors and different shapes, something for everyone. This will include 3 tulips; you can purchase more if you would like. Afterwards we will be having lunch at Tender Smokehouse in Aubrey. Please dress appropriate, as you will be outside picking tulips. Date: Thursday, March 21 Departure: 9:00 am - 3:00pm Fee: $10 / person
Solar Eclipse Watch Party @ The REC Monday April 8th
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FRI 1 10:00 am: Life Long Learners
MARCH 2024
April class registration
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
10:00 am: Crafty Cards
10:30 am: Lunch Bunch
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8:00 am: Tax Aide
9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
9:00 am: Tulip Farm 10:00am: Mind, Brain, Body
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
10:00 am: Mind, Brain, Body
Casino Day: Saturday, April 6 MON
APRIL 2024
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9:30 am: DFW Elite Toy Museum
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WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
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May class registration for GV residents
9:30 am: Grocery Trip NO BINGO 1:00 pm: SAB Meeting
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9:30 am: Music Jam 1:00 pm: Eclipse Watch Party
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
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9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
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10:30 am: Lunch Bunch
10:00 am: Life Long Learners
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9:30 am: IKEA 10:00 am: Crafty Cards
19 May/June field trip registration for GV residents
26 8:30 am: Senior Breakfast
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
CASINO DAY
MONDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 9:00 am: Qigong Fusion 9:30 am: Music Jam 10:00 am: Zumba Gold $ 10:00 am: TX Hold 'Em 10:20 am: 55 Fit $ 11:10 am: Beyond Fit $ 1:00 pm: 55 Fit $ 1:00 pm: Line Dancing Club $ 1:00 pm: Mah Jongg
TUESDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 9:30 am: AA Karate $ 9:30 am: Shopping 10:00 am: Oil Painting 11:00 am: Tap into Fitness $ 11:00 am: Srs with Pizazz $ 12:45 pm: Bingo 1:00 pm: Yoga Lite 1:00 pm: Brain Fit $ 2:00 pm: Balance Fit $
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 9:00 am: Shibashi for Vitality 10:00 am: Chair Exercise 10:00 am: Quilting 10:00 am: Zumba Gold $ 10:20 am: 55 Fit $ 11:00 am: Beg. T’ai Chi 11:10 am: Beyond Fit $ 12:30 pm: Knit/Crochet 1:00 pm: 55 Fit $ 1:00 pm: Samba 1:30 pm: Euchre
THURSDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 9:30 am: AA Karate $ 10:00 am: Chair Exercise 10:00 am: Jewelry Making 10:00 am: Senior Chorus 11:00 am: Srs with Pizazz $ 1:00 pm: Hatha Yoga $ 1:00 pm: Balance Bootcamp $
FRIDAY 10:20 am: 55 Fit Circuit $ 11:00 am: Beg T’ai Chi 1:00 pm: Line Dancing 1:00 pm: Bridge
Yeehaw! We are having a Western themed Casino Day in April. There is always fun to be had at this party, so you don’t want to miss out. There will be a variety of table games to try your luck at. Sign up at the Active Adult desk today! Date: Saturday, April 6 Departure: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Fee: $15
EDUCATION CRAFTY CARDS Want to find out if you have that Hallmark knack? This class offers 3 - 4 themed cards for you to copy or you may create your own. Make as many as you desire. Dates: March 14 theme: Easter April 11 theme: Mother’s Day Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $5
LIFE LONG LEARNERS Join us in partnering with the Grapevine Library every first Friday of the month for free, fun, engaging activities. We will meet in the Active Adult lounge at 10:00 am and walk over together. Dates: March 1 - Winter Painting April 5 - Spring Zine Location: The Library Time: 10:00 - 11:45 am Fee: Free
$ FEES APPLY
FYIs AARP will provide Tax Aide help on Wednesdays starting in February through April 17. Call the Active Adult front desk to sign up for a time slot and date.
Silver Sneaker, Silver & Fit and Renew Active members must complete new paperwork for the 2024 year. Please stop by the Active Adult desk and pick up your forms.
Sign-ups for the March and April field trips will start on Monday February 26, at 9:00 am for Grapevine residents.
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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS 2-1-1 First Call for Help, United Way Information and Referral Line
817.336.8714 Northeast Transportation Service (NETS)
817.336.8714 Grapevine SeniorMovers
817.410.3468 Active Adults Desk at The REC of Grapevine
817.410.3465
MEETINGS / ANNOUNCEMENTS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
SAIL CLASS
Date: Tuesday, April 2 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Stewart Hall B
Baylor Scott & White Grapevine Stay Active & Independent for Life Program is tailored for active adults. This class is designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility in a fun atmosphere that is supported by evidence based data to prevent falls! This class is 60 minutes twice a week, for 8 weeks. Class starts on April 2 and goes until May 24. Please bring water and appropriate shoes. Class is taught by a certified SAIL instructor from Baylor.
SENIOR BREAKFAST Chef Stephen is whipping up a great breakfast for you to enjoy. Must be registered 48 hours in advance. Date: Friday, April 26 Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am Location: Stewart Hall Fee: $3 / meal
Register for programs and events at
Date: April 2 - May 24 Tuesday & Fridays Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Stewart Hall B
GoGrapevine.com/ActiveAdults or call 817.410.3465