Grape Affair May/June2023

BigShots Golf

Monday, May 15

For Active Adults 55 & Better

TRIPS & OUTINGS

Nebraska Furniture Mart

Thursday, May 11

Bus leaves 10:30 am Returns 2:00 pm

Fee: $2/person

Explore furniture and decor for everyone and every budget at the Texas-sized home furnishings store. Find your inspiration with 560,000 sq. ft. retail showroom. After you get your steps in from all the walking, we will go to Hard 8 BBQ for lunch on your own.

Bus leaves 10:30 am, Returns 2:00 pm, Fee: $10/person

Come out swinging at BigShots Golf. A high-tech golf game that can be played by anyone regardless of your golfing ability. Players score points by hitting micro chipped golf balls at targets. You can purchase your lunch from their locally sourced menu options.

Lunch Bunch

Thursday, May 4 - Café Italia

Thursday, June 15 - Blue Goose Cantina Bus leaves 10:45 am, Returns 1:00 pm

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.

CiderCade

Thursday, June 8

Bus leaves 9:30 am, Returns 1:30 pm

Fee: $12/person

CiderCade has unlimited play on over 275 classic and modern arcade games. No quarters, bills, or tokens required! Lunch will be on your own at the location.

Summer time tips

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KeepHydrated: Increaseyourintakeofwater,and minimizeyourintakeofcaffeinated oralcoholicdrinks,asthese dehydrateyourbody.Freshfruits andvegetablesarealso recommended.

Rangers Baseball Game

Thursday, June 29

Bus leaves 12:15 pm, Returns when game is over Fee: $20/person

Beat the heat and experience the cool, air conditioned stadium as the Texas Rangers take on the Detroit Tigers. Grab some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and get ready to celebrate America’s pastime. We will leave after all the innings are over.

ProtectYourselfintheSun: Usesunscreenthatprotects againstbothUVAandUVBrays, withSPF15orhigher.Reapply afteranywateractivitiesand discardexpiredsunscreenasit maynolongerbeeffectivein protectingyou.

WearLightClothing: Light-coloredandloose-fitting clotheshelptokeepyoucooland staycomfortable.Naturalfabrics suchascottonalsohelpas opposedtosyntheticfibers.

WatchForHeatStroke: Bemindfulofsignsofaheat stroke.Theseincludeconfusion, disorientation,dryskin,excessive tiredness,headache,lethargy, nauseaandrapidpulse.Seek medicalattentionimmediatelyif youorsomeoneyouknow experiencethesesymptoms. Call911.

Outdoors Education

S.A.I.L

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 55 and older. Performing these exercises are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 2 to June 1

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Location: The REC Classroom

Fee: Free

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.

Thursday, May 11 Theme: Graduation/ Sympathy

Thursday, June 8 Theme: Father's Day/ Birthday

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Fee: $5

Acorn Woods

Day: Saturday, Ma

Time: 9:00 - 11:00

Day: Saturday, Ju

Time: 8:30 - 10:30

Fee: Free

Location: Acorn Woods, 1000 Oak Grove Loop S.

Join our gang of do-gooders as we Keep Grapevine Beautiful at Acorn Woods Park!

This pick up is seasonal, so dress accordingly. Always wear pants and sturdy boots/shoes/wellies. Bug spray and sunscreen at your discretion. We provide basic plastic gloves, bags and pickers. Bring your own gloves if you like, and any buckets you may wish to use.

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.

Friday, May 5 Friday, June 2 Paper Collage Art

Early Bird Registration is available for Active Adults that are residents of Grapevine. Grapevine residents are able to register for classes on the 1st of the month, or the Monday after if it falls on a weekend. Registration opens for non-residents on the 7th of each month.

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

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Northeast Transportation Service (NETS) 817.336.8714

Grapevine SeniorMovers 817.410.3468

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