November/December 2023
For Active Adults 55 & Better
TRIPS & OUTINGS
GAYLORD STROLL
GALLERIA MALL
Get in the holiday spirit by joining us as we tour through The Grapevine Gaylord Texan Resort. Come see all of the beautiful, festive Christmas lights, and decorations. Lunch will be on your own at the resort.
We will be taking a holiday stroll through the Galleria Mall. You can do some holiday shopping or just admire all of the beautiful decorations. Lunch will be on your own at the mall. Date: Thursday, November 30 Departure: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Fee: $2 / person
LUNCH BUNCH 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. Date: Thursday, November 16 54th Street Grill - Euless Departure: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Date: Wednesday, December 13 Departure: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Fee: $2 / person
DALLAS ARBORETUM 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AT NIGHT Come with us to see the 12 Days of Christmas at Night at the Dallas Arboretum. Walk through the garden and see all the extravagantly decorated gazebos representing the 12 Days of Christmas. This is an evening trip, so make sure you are dressed for the weather at night. There are a few options to eat at the Arboretum. Date: Wednesday, December 6 Departure: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fee: $20 / person
THE STAR The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys. With this tour you will go behind the scenes and explore a day in the life of a Dallas Cowboys player. Some highlights of the tour include: Ford Center, War Room, Nike Star Walk, Super Bowl Memorabilia, Cowboys Locker and more. After the tour we will go to lunch at Portillo’s, and you will pay for your own meal. Date: Thursday, November 9 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $35 / person
THE REC WILL BE CLOSED November 23 - Thanksgiving December 24 & 25 - Christmas
NOVEMBER 2023
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9:30am: Music Jam
9:30am: Grocery Trip 12:45pm: Bingo
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9:30am: Grocery Trip
10am: Parker Cemetery Walk
10am: Life Long Learners
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9:30am: Music Jam
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9:30am: Frisco Star 10am: Crafty Cards
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9:30am: Grocery Trip 12:45pm: Bingo
9:30am: Music Jam
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9:30am: Grocery Trip 12:45pm: Bingo
24 10am: Turkey Day Walk Off
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9:30am: Grocery Trip 12:45pm: Bingo
9:30am: Music Jam
11:15am: Veteran’s Day Chorus Performance
10:30am: Lunch Bunch
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FRI
1 December class registration
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THU
9:30am: Galleria Mall
Acorn Wood Clean-ups: Saturday, November 11 & December 9 WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI 1 10am: Life Long
DECEMBER 2023
Learners
January class registration for GV residents
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9:30am: Music Jam
9:30am: Grocery Trip 12:45pm: Bingo
5:30pm: Dallas Arboretum
11:15am: Christmas Chorus Performance
8:30am: Senior Breakfast
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9:30am: Music Jam
9:30am: Grocery Trip 12:45pm: Bingo
9:30am: Gaylord Stroll
10am: Crafty Cards
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9:30am: Music Jam
9:30am: Grocery Trip 12:45pm: Bingo
5:30pm: Tour of Lights
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9:30am: Grocery Trip 10am: Boxing Day Walk 12:45pm: Bingo
Jan/Feb field trip registration for GV residents
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
TRIPS & OUTINGS
MONDAY
TOUR OF LIGHTS AT NIGHT
8:00 am: Water Aerobics 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 (V/L) 1:00 pm: Brain Fit $ 2:00 pm: Balance Fit $
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 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 $
FRIDAY 10:20 am: 55 Fit Circuit $ 11:00 am: Beg T’ai Chi 1:00 pm: Line Dancing 1:00 pm: Bridge $ FEES APPLY
Come explore the city lights after hours. We will be taking a tour around town to see the festive Christmas lights and decorations. Everyone will meet at The REC Senior Lounge.
Date: Wednesday, December 20 Departure: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Fee: $ 2 / person
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: November 9 theme: Thanksgiving December 14 theme: Christmas 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: Nov. 3 - 3-D pen Dec. 1 - Christmas Ornaments Location: The Library Time: 10:00 - 11:45 am Fee: Free
WALKS PATRECE’S WALKS Join Patrece for the “Day After” walks where you will walk around Grapevine and de-stress from the Holidays. Patrece will take you through Parker Cemetery here in Grapevine after Halloween, Turkey Day, and Boxing Day, the day after Christmas. Make sure to wear proper clothing and shoes, as you will be walking for over an hour on each outing.
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Dec. 26 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 pm Location: REC AA Lounge Fee: FREE
1175 Municipal Way Grapevine Texas 76051
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 CHORUS @ THE REC Come listen to the Chorus sing for their Veteran’s Day program and Christmas program. Dates: Friday, November 10 Thursday, December 7 Time: 11:15 am Location: Stewart Hall
SENIOR BREAKFAST Chef Stephen is whipping up a great breakfast for you to enjoy. Must be registered 48 hours in advance. Date: Friday, December 8 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am Location: Stewart Hall Fee: $3 / meal
Register for programs and events at
GoGrapevine.com/ActiveAdults or call 817.410.3465