Oct.-Dec. 2017
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Meet The Keller Parks & Rec Staff Q: What is your proudest moment at KPARD? A: When I got nominated for Employee of the Year! Q: If given a chance, who would you like to be for a day? A: T-Swift. See what it is like being rich and famous for a day. Q: If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A: Stay at home wife! Q: What is on your bucket list? A: To travel, anywhere and everywhere.
Jordan McCrory
Recreation Service Assistant 2 years of service with KPARD
Top 3 life highlights: Getting engaged Q: If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? Graduating college A: Family (including fur babies), construction company to build some houses for us, and food. Getting my horse for Christmas at 7 Q: Before working at KPARD, what was the most unusal or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: I worked on a cruise ship over the summer as a stewardess. Q: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us. A: I won Miss Majorette of Texas when I was 6 years old. I got a trophy that was literally taller than me and got to Notre Dame in Indiana to compete for Worlds. Q: What do you like to do in your spare time/days off? A: I like to just stay at home, watch movies and just chill. I like spending time with family and also going to the lake in the summer. Crawfish boils at my parent’s house is always fun!
Our Parks and Recreation Department received recognition as a Tree City USA for the 24th consecutive year. To be recognized our city must meet Arbor Day Foundation’s and National Association of State Forester’s established four standards. Standards include a Tree Board, current tree care ordinance, community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita and an arbor day observance and proclamation. Our department works diligently throughout the year to ensure that we are exceeding these standards. The Growth Award is awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize higher levels of tree care by participating Tree City USA communities. The Growth Award highlights innovative programs and projects as well as increased commitment of resources to urban forestry. This is our 8th year to receive this award!
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CONTENTS
Table of Contents Recreation and Administration Connect...........................................3 Awards..............................................6 Staff Directory...................................9 Sponsorship Opportunities.............13 By the Numbers..............................18
Editorials Staff Spotlight......................................................6 From the Director’s Chair..................................8 Healthy Aging in Parks and Recreation.........19 Don’t Be A Grinch Activity...............................24
Parks and Trails Trail System.............................22 Pavilion Rentals......................26 Park Amenities.......................27
Special Events I Heart BBQ............................................4 Holly Days............................................10 Trash Bash............................................12 Haunted Camp Out...........................20 Daddy Daughter Dance....................23 Fishing For Fun......................................25 Yappy Hour..........................................25
Senior Activities Center Services............................................29 Eats...................................................30 Travel................................................32 Special Interest Classes..................34 Health and Wellness.......................35 Daily Schedule................................36 Monthly Calendars....................37-39
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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR
What did you do this summer? Now that summer is over and the kiddos are back in school, they might get that question from their teachers and classmates. What did we do this summer? Well, we started preparing for another fall of exciting events and activities, which you will find in the following pages. We have also been busy planning for the future of Keller’s Parks and Recreation amenities through our budget process.
In this year’s proposed Keller Development Corporation Budget, we earmarked funding to develop Milestone Park. This twelve acre park is located on Davis Blvd. in southeast Keller. The plans for this park include a passive play/open area, wildflower meadow, trail expansion and approximately 30 parking spaces. The Parks and Recreation Board worked on the plan for over a year with input from citizens and staff. We hope that this park provides additional open space for you to enjoy passive play and recreational activities. Also in the budget is funding to continue to expand our Hike and Bike Trail Ultimate Network. We currently allocate $250,000 a year for the design or construction of trails, or for the acquisition of easements for future portions. Along with this funding, the City of Keller was awarded grant funding for a trail along Whitley and Rapp Roads. Although the grant was awarded, design and other elements will push the beginning of construction back to sometime in 2019. The other item in the Keller Development Corporation Budget is funding set aside for the Park’s Capital Replacement Program. This funding will allow the Parks Department the ability to expedite the repairs or replacement to large park structures, such as playgrounds, pavilions, restroom facilities and other components. This will allow us to ensure that our parks are maintained to the high quality you expect. As always, if you have comments and suggestions for any of the above projects, please come to our monthly Parks and Recreation Board Meetings on the second Thursday of each month, at 6:00 pm at Keller Town Hall. We would love to hear from you.
Until next time,
Cody Maberry Director of Community Services
CONTACT
Staff Directory
Parks and Recreation...........................................817.743.4050, parksandrec@cityofkeller.com Cody Maberry, Director of Community Services.....817.743.4002, cmaberry@cityofkeller.com Gary Davis, Parks and Development Manager............817.743.4057, gdavis@cityofkeller.com Jennifer Basham, Recreation Manager......................817.743.4052, jbasham@cityofkeller.com Carey Ashcroft, Special Event Coordinator..............817.743.4054, cashcroft@cityofkeller.com Debbie Park, Administrative Assistant..............................817.743.4055, dpark@cityofkeller.com Jordan McCrory, Recreation Services Assistant.........817.743.4056, jmccrory@cityofkeller.com Senior Activities Center.............................817.743.4370, seniorcenter@cityofkeller.com Kyle Cooper, Senior Center Supervisor............817.743.4371, kcooper@cityofkeller.com Michelle Adler, Recreation Specialist................817.743.4372, madler@cityofkeller.com Crystal Lopez, Recreation Aide...........................817.743.4376, clopez@cityofkeller.com
Advertising
Keller Parks and Recreation Department sells advertisement space in this publication. Any paid advertisements appearing in this publication do not include a connection, standard, position, product or service of the advertisers.
Photography
Keller Parks and Recreation is always snapping photos at our events, parks and facilities for promotional purposes. Please be aware that by participating or utilizing our facilities, you are granting the City of Keller and it’s agents the right to use and publish your image or your minor child’s image and that no monetary renumeration will be given.
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Maybe CHRISTMAS HE THOUGHT,
doesn’t come from a store.
MAYBE CHRISTMAS PERHAPS
m e a ns a l i t t l e b i t mo r e !
H O L LY D AY S C H R I S T M A S AT
KELLER TOWN CENTER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 AT 6 PM 1100 BEAR CREEK PARKWAY
SANTA SCURRY CLOSE PROXIMITY JINGLE BELL 5K WALK/RUN ZONE FIREWORKS LIGHTING OF THE TWO LANE snow HILL TUBING CHRISTMAS TREE VERY MERRY LIGHT PARADE Presented by frost bank
i n c e l e b r a t i o n o f a r b o r d a y w e w i ll b e g i v i n g o u t l o b l o ll y p i n e t r ee s a t h o ll y days. Be sure to get yours before they are gone!
C A N ’ T M A K E I T T O H O L LY D AY S ? HERE ARE A FEW MORE THINGS WE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU IN DECEMBER.
H O L I D AY Y ARD D E C O R AT I N G C O N T E S T
2017 THEME: WHOVILLE ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13 BY 5 PM
D O N ’ T B E A GR I N C H This December we want to spread the holiday spirit around Keller. On page 24 you will find a list of activities to do around town to help spread the holiday spirit instead of being a Grinch. Make sure to post your activities on the keller parks and recreation facebook event page as you complete them and there will be Special prizes for the families with the most completed activities.
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TRASH BASH OCTOBER 21, 2017
Dedication goes by many names. Healthcare excellence now goes by one name. When you care for many people, you tend to be known by more than one name. You’ve known us as Medical Center Alliance. Now, as part of Medical City Healthcare, the area’s premier health system, we are Medical City Alliance. Same caring expertise, with a new name.
- is now MedicalCityAlliance.com
ADOPT
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Help Keep Keller Beautiful!! If you or a group are interested in adopting a street, please contact us for available locations at 817-743-4050.
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Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Parks and Recreation
Enriching our community through people, parks, and programs! Jan 20 Feb 17 June 16
Fishing For Fun
Feb 2 & 3
Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball
July 7
Rec The Park
Yappy Hour
Aug 25
Date Night In The Park
March 24
Egg Scramble
Oct 20
Haunted Camp Out
April 14 Oct 20
Trash Bash
May 19
Family Camp Out
March Sept
Thurs. in June
Nov 2 & 3
Dec 7
Keller Summer Nights
I Heart BBQ Holly Days
Our events serve as a foundation to bring families and community together. Sponsorships not only benefit the community but your business! Contact Parks & Recreation to create a package specific to you or your business.
More Information
In-Kind Donations
www.cityofkeller.com/parksandrec
Goods or services to help Parks & Recreation other than monetary donations
Carey Ashcroft Special Event Coordinator 817-743-4054 cashcroft@cityofkeller.com
Our special events require everything from bounce houses to light towers. Let us know if your business has an item that we could use and your business can be listed as a sponsor for your in-kind donation!
Contact
Keller Parks and Recreation Department 1100 Bear Creek Parkway Keller, TX 76244 P.O. Box 770 Keller, TX 76244 817-743-4050
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MUSIC & MOVIES
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o s n o p S r to Ou
Thank you to our sponsors!
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DATE NIGHT
in the park
saturday, August 26 | Keller Town Hall
thank you to our featured restaurants
Thank you to everyone that came to our Mystery Dinner Theater
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KELLER PARKS RECREATION
BY THE NUMBERS
23.6
MILES OF TRAILS
5,115 VOLUNTEER HOURS
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
478.55 ACRES OF PARKLAND
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DEVELOPED PARKS
1,416 PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE KELLER SENIOR CENTER
HEALTHY AGING IN PARKS & RECREATION
9 IN 10 PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES DEDICATE FACILITIES, AC TIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING TO OLDER ADULTS
MOST COMMON PARK AND RECREATION OFFERINGS TO OLDER ADULTS:
91%
EXERCISE CLASSES
70%
58%
FIELD TRIPS, TOURS, VACATIONS
OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER IN RECREATION CENTERS
76%
OF AGENCIES offer one or more evidence-based programs to older adults
44%
OF AGENCIES target adults as young as 50 years old for their older adults offerings
67%
58%
ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES
EVENTS & FESTIVALS FOR OLDER ADULTS
63%
OF AGENCIES
identified Area Agencies on Aging as their most common partner in efforts to deliver services to older adults
71%
OF AGENCIES characterize themselves as the leader or one of the leaders providing services and programming for older adults
www.nrpa.org © 2017 National Recreation and Park Association
Nightmare at Bear Creek
October 21-22 Bear Creek Park
Schedule of Events: 12 pm
Check-in
6-9 pm
Tent to Tent Trick or Treating
6-9 pm
Haunted Hay Ride
7-8 pm
Costume Contest
7-9 pm
Campfire
8-9 pm
S’mores
8-9 pm
Tent Decorating Judging
TBD
Spooky Stories
Northeast Park ROANOKE RD
Keller Haslet
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N PEARSON LN
DOVE RD
MELODY LN
MOUNT GILEAD
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Overton Ridge Park
FAWKES LN
FLORENCE RD
BANCROFT
JOHNSON RD
Johnson Road Park
N RUFE SNOW DR
JOHNSON RD
Keller Sports Park
S PEARSON LN
S ELM ST
Parks at Keller Town Center
UNION CHURCH RD
BEAR CREEK PKWY
RUFE SNOW DR
KELLER SMITHFIELD RD S
Bear Creek Park
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DAVIS BLVD
KELLER PKWY
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BEAR CREEK PKWY
Milestone Park
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Proposed Adjoining City N TARRANT PKWY
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Existing Hike/Bike Trail Future Hike/Bike Trail Future Enhanced Sidewalk Existing Equestrian Trail Existing Park School
PROPOSED HIKE/BIKE TRAILS 22
ULTIMATE NETWORK ADOPTED DECEMBER 2015
Why, IT’S GREASE LIGHTNING! Daddy Daughter Dance PICK YOUR NIGHT
ages 4-7 ages 8-12
6-7:30 PM 8-9:30 PM
February LOCATION
2 or 3
TBD
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE DECEMBER 1, 2017. CALL OR EMAIL KELLER PARKS AND RECREATION WITH QUESTIONS 817-743-4050 OR PARKSANDREC@CITYOFKELLER.COM
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D O N ’ T B E A GR I N C H This December we want to spread the holiday spirit around Keller. Below, you will find a list of activities to do around town to help spread the holiday spirit instead of being a Grinch. There are 25 activities to represent the 25 Days of Holiday Spirit. Make sure to post your activities to the Keller Parks and Recreation Facebook event page as you complete them and there will be special prizes for the families with the most completed activities. (You do not have to do these in order. You are also allowed to do more than one per day.) On the 1st day: Attend Holly Days at Keller Town Hall. On the 2nd day: Decorate a gingerbread house. On the 3rd day: Take family photos in your favorite park. Ours is Bear Creek Park. On the 4th day: Tie bells with ribbons and hang them around the house. On the 5th day: Make holiday cards to send to friends and family. On the 6th day: Go caroling in your neighborhood. On the 7th day: Make a candy cane ornament for your teacher at school. On the 8th day: Write a letter to Santa. On the 9th day: Visit Santa. On the 10th day: Dress up as The Grinch and do the zip line at the Keller Smithfield Activity Node. On the 11th day: Buy and donate a gift for those in need. On the 12th day: Watch a holiday movie. On the 13th day: Check out holiday books at the Keller Library. On the 14th day: Go work off those holiday cookies at The Pointe or go for a run through the parks. On the 15th day: Pick out a plate for Santa’s Cookies. On the 16th day: Go look at The Holiday Yard Decorating Contest houses and vote for your favorites. On the 17th day: Make cinnamon applesauce ornaments. On the 18th day: Paint a rock as your favorite holiday tradition and go hide it in a Keller Park. On the 19th day: Put on your ugly sweater and go play at Johnson Road Park. On the 20th day: Make a cup of hot cocoa. On the 21st day: Make/Put out food for the birds and squirrels in the parks. On the 22nd day: Do a random act of kindness within the community. On the 23rd day: Play your favorite holiday tune on the musical instruments behind The Keller Pointe. On the 24th day: Bake and decorate cookies for Santa. On the 25th day: Have a family game night or make up your own family tradition and tell us all about it.
FISHING FOR FUN GRAB YOUR FISHING POLE, TACKLE BOX, YOUR FRIENDS, AND JOIN US AT KELLER TOWN CENTER POND.
THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL AGES! SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 & FEBRUARY 17 FROM 9 AM - 11:30 AM *ANYONE 16 AND OLDER MUST HAVE A TEXAS STATE FISHING LICENSE.* SPONSORED BY:
Yappy Hour Coming to you in March
5:30 pm to 7 pm B.Y.O.D.
C
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OF KELL ER
(bring your own dog)
Different vendors each week Wine, beer, and snacks - yum! Unwind with man’s best friend
K 9 Pointe 405 Rufe Snow Drive Keller, Texas 76248
Rental Information: Looking for a place for your next gathering? Our parks offer a variety of rental options to cater to all sizes. Below you will find a comprehensive list of the amenities included. Please call 817.743.4050 for availability. Resident fee is $30 for 3 hours and $15 for each additional hour. Non-Resident fee is $40 for 3 hours and $20 each additional hour. A 3 hour minimum rental is required. All fees are non-refundable. Reservations may be made no more than 6 months in advance.
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MULTI-USE ARENA
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELDS
BACKSTOP
MULTI-USE FIELD
SOCCER GOALS
RESTROOMS
PAVILION
PICNIC TABLES
PLAYGROUND
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT
FISHING POND
BASKETBALL COURT
Daily Fee Might Apply
HIKE/BIKE TRAILS
PARK AMENITIES Bear Creek Park 400 Bear Creek Park Road
Bear Creek Greenbelt Bursey Ranch Park Bursey Ranch Subdivision
Chase Oaks Ac vity Node 1609 Chase Oaks
Johnson Road Park 640 Johnson Road
Keller Sports Park 265 Golden Triangle
Keller-Smithfield Ac vity Node 416 Keller Smithfield
Keller Veterans Memorial Park 100 North Main
The Parks at Town Center 1100 Bear Creek Parkway
The Keller Pointe 405 Rufe Snow Drive
Overton Ridge Park 821 Weybridge Lane
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KELLER SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER
VISION
TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER CREATING A WELCOMING, DIVERSE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT COURSES, SPECIAL EVENTS, TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND A MEAL PROGRAM.
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660 Johnson Road Keller, TX 76248
HOUR S:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fourth Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CON TACT:
NOVEMBER 23 & 24 DECEMBER 25 & 26 JANUARY 1
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SERVICES Lunch Program Metroport Meals on Wheels provides a lunch program at noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call 817.743.4370 two business days prior for a reservation. www.metroportmow.org Lunch prices: $4 suggested donation or $5 for Themed Luncheons. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels provide home delivered meals Monday through Friday to the homes of those who are unable to cook for themselves. Service can be on-going or short term to provide assistance during times of need. For information on the Metroport Meals on Wheels program call 817.491.1141 or go to www.mealsonwheels.org. For information on Tarrant County meal program call 817.336.0912 or go to www.mealsonwheels.org. Transportation The Northeast Transportation Service (NETS) offers door-to-door transportation services to residents who are disabled or 55 and above. Trained drivers are available to assist passengers in getting on and off vehicles. Please call 817.336.8714 to schedule your trip. www.ridenets.com
AARP Driver’s Safety Learn how to improve your driving skills and be more aware of other drivers. This course may be used to qualify for a discount on your auto insurance; however it does not meet the requirements to dismiss a ticket. Registration is required; fees are paid at the time of class. Date: November 20 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $15 AARP members, $20 non members Pay by check or cash Vaccination Clinic by Albertsons Pharmacy Insurance card and form of identification required. The following vaccines will be offered: High Dose Flu (65 and over), Regular Flu, Pneumonia (Prevnar & Pneumovax), TDAP (Whooping Cough/Pertussis Vaccine, Shingles (Zostavax) - must register in advance. Fees: may apply depending on insurance. Credit cards and exact cash accepted for cost not covered by insurance. Date: October 9 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Vision Screening Eye Consultants of Texas and Dr. Labor will be providing free vision acuity and intraocular pressure checks. Date: October 23 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
EATS Luncheons
Menu subject to change Bingo: 10:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. Fee: $5 (Unless noted otherwise) Registration required one week in advance October 27 - Halloween Luncheon & Costume Contest Dress in your Spookiest and Kookiest Halloween Costume to be a crowd favorite. Lunch for the day will be pizza, soup, salad, fruit, and dessert. (Prizes awarded for best costumes.) November 17 - Thanksgiving Luncheon On behalf of the Keller Senior Activities Center and Milestone Church, join us for a Thanksgiving Feast fit for a king. Turkey and Dressing with all the sides. Bring a nonperishable food item to participate in our canned food drive. December 15 - Winter Wonderland Luncheon We are celebrating the holidays with ham, sweet potatoes, veggies, salad, roll and yummy dessert. Bundle up in your most unique and adorned sweater to join our “Ugly Sweater Contest” Optional: Bring a generic $5 gift to participate in the gift exchange.
Breakfasts Birthday Breakfast October 11, November 8, December 13 Time: 9:00 a.m. Fee: $2, FREE during birthday month Let’s celebrate your birthday with the KSAC. It’s better than breakfast in bed! Sponsored By: Evergreen Senior Living Psalms Home Care Heritage House of Keller Mustang Creek Estates Veteran’s Breakfast Date: November 10 Time: 9:30 a.m. Fee: $2, Veterans eat FREE Sponsors: Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehab and Dean Owen - Attorney A time to honor and celebrate our Veterans for their bravery and sacrifice in serving our country. Let’s join together over breakfast to honor our brave men and women.
THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIALS
High Stakes Bingo & Potluck Dates: October 26 & December 28 NO SOCIAL IN NOVEMBER Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Bingo: 6:00 p.m. Fee: $4 (Free with dish)
SNACK & CHAT
Dates: October 16 & December 1 Time: 10:30 a.m. Registration Required
LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsor: Preservation Benefit Solutions Topic: Medicare - Choosing a Medicare plan can be a daunting decision. Join us for a crash course in how to select the best plan for your health and financial needs. We will discuss Medicare Supplemental and dive deeper into Medicare Advantage.
October 9 - Dry Eye Disease Sponsor: Eye Consultants of Texas The topic of dry eye, ocular surface health, including supplements recommended for dry eye disease.
SPECIAL EVENTS
2nd Monday of the Month Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Required
November 13 - Why You Need an Estate Plan Sponsor: Ethan Harter - Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Dean Owen - Attorney December 11 - “Ears To You� - Tips for Better Hearing Sponsor: Heard it Through the Grapevine Audiology
Fall Craft Fair and Market Date: October 14 Fee: $20 per table for KSAC member $25 per table for non member Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Keller Senior Activities Center Come shop for handmade items, jewelry, original artwork and much more. This is a great time and place to get your holiday shopping done! Call now to reserve your booth space. Space is limited.
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TRAVEL WITH US
TUSCANY
Tuscany https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/812585 March 8 - 16, 2018 9 days and 10 meals $3,099 double $3,299 single $3,069 triple Highlights include Montecatini Terme, Florence, Lucca, Gothic Line, Siena, Winery Tour, Pisa, and San Gimignano. Bookings after September 1, 2017 will be on a first come, first serve basis.
BRANSON
Branson April 16 - 20, 2018 Take a group tour to Branson, the “Live Music Show Capital of the World!” Our Branson bus trip brings you a rich array of music and comedy. The “Dublins Irish Tenors”, “Million Dollar Quartet” and the “Duttons Show” just to name a few. Please call the Keller Senior Activities Center for more details and pricing information.
CAPE COD Cape Cod July 15, 2018 7 days and 9 meals $2,350 double $3,075 single Highlights include Nantucket Island, Boston City Tour, Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Rock, Martha’s Vineyard Tour, and a New England Lobster Dinner. There will be a presentation on October 30th from 10:30 am - 11:30 am.
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DAY TRIPS
State Fair of Texas October 12 Time: 9:30 a.m. Fee: $20 (lunch is on your own) + tip for chartered bus driver $1-$2 is customary. *Below 60 - admission tickets extra $7 at gate with empty 20 oz. bottle of any Coca-Cola product. Special food pricing available on State Fair classics including corny dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes and participating food vendor signature items. Artisan Theater - “Phantom” October 21 (Saturday) Time: 1:45 p.m. Fee: $20 (Price does not include dinner) In this musical we go on a journey where music can fill our lives - transporting us from the world of the ordinary to the extraordinary. Show begins at 3:00 p.m. Winstar World Casino November 30 Time: 7:30 a.m. Fee: $18 + tip for chartered bus driver $1-$2 is customary. Grab a friend and spend a fun day trying your luck at the casino. Players club members 50 and above get a free breakfast buffet until 11:00 a.m. Crash & Dash December 1 Time: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $5 (All extra expenses on your own) Do you ever just run in and run out? Join with other adventurist in discovering your Free Spirit. Hop on the bus and head out to enjoy a variety of unplanned fun experiences. Always wear your walking shoes. You never know what you might be doing. Check with the front desk for a subtle hint or two. Gaylord “ICE” - Twas the Night Before Christmas December 14 Time: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $25 (lunch is on your own at Riverwalk Catina or Texas Station Bar & Grill) “ICE” is a walk through holiday attraction kept at a chilly 9 degrees featuring 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures. Make sure to dress warm; gloves, coat, hat, scarf, etc. Movie Day First Thursday of the month Time: Departure time will be determined by movie selection Cost: $8 plus cost of meal Are you a movie lover? Join us for an early matinee movie! Registration opens the Thusday prior to the trip. Mystery Lunch Bunch Third Thursday of the month Time: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $5 plus cost of lunch Registration opens the first business day of the month.
EXERTION LEVEL Light Little to no walking required Moderate Trip involves some physical exertion Heavy Long periods of walking/standing
SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES BINGO Join us and your friends for a fun game of BINGO. Cards are sold 30 minutes prior to game time. Days/Time: Mondays 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. $1/ card up to 4 cards Fee: High stakes 1st & 3rd Monday $2/ card up to 4 cards
Writing Your Life Remember grandpa’s stories? In the future our children may feel the same. Everyone has a story. Join us in Writing Your Life as questions stimulate memories, historical tidbits jog our thoughts, and words of real people encourage us. Purchase of classroom material, Writing Your Life, is on your own. Dates: October 2, October 16, November 6, December 4 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: FREE Ceramics Can’t find that ceramic holiday platter at the local department store? Well this class is for you! Get your creative mind going and join us! All levels welcome. Days: Tuesdays Time: 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Fee: $5/ month Social Painting Bring your supplies and current projects to join this wonderful group as they paint together. Days: 3rd Wednesdays Time: 1:00 p.m. Fee: FREE RisKey Readers Book Club Reading is the Key to knowledge. Join our book club to discuss a wide array of books. Days: Wednesdays Time: 1:00 p.m. Fee: FREE Genealogy Learn how to do research, use family tree makers, and different search sites to find everything you would like to know about your heritage. October 12, October 26 Dates: November 9, December 14 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Time: FREE Fee:
Chatty Crochet and Knitting Join this chatty group of crocheters and knitters. You will learn something new every time. All levels welcome. Days: Thursdays Time: 1:00 p.m. Fee: FREE
Craft Craze Calling all crafters and wanna be crafters. Join us for fun DIY project ideas from beading to sewing, mason jar decorating and wine bottle art. This class will be exploding with unique handmade items. Please call KSAC for project details. Days: 1st & 3rd Fridays Time: 1:00 p.m. Fee: $5 per class Registration Required Quilting Buddies Join the quilting buddies for a stitching good time! All levels welcome. Days: 2nd & 4th Fridays Time: 1:00 p.m. Fee: FREE Deco Mesh Wreath Refresher Class Touch up your wreath, freshen up those flowers, or refresh your memory on your past wreath class. Bring your project and embellishements and let us help you create a brand new look. Date: October 6 Time: 1:00 p.m. Fee: Free - You will be required to bring your own supplies which may include: sharp scissors, accessories, coordinating pipe cleaners, hot glue gun and glue sticks. GoldenTech Training Have you been trying to figure out your phone, computer, or tablet? Golden Tech is a special technology training service project between the KCAL SkillsUSA Cosmetology Chapter and the KSAC where they offer one-on-one assistance on all of your personal gadgets such as email, social networking, games, and so much more. Day: October 20 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Fee: FREE
$15/month or $4 per drop in class
(No class Dec. 21, 28 & Jan. 4)
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga is offered to those who prefer a full body practice without having to get down on the floor. A guided gentle practice using a chair as your prop will allow the able bodied as well as those with limitations to enjoy all the benefits of a balanced yoga practice. Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. $15/month or $4 per drop in class
TRAVEL CLUB First Tuesday of every month Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Registration Required October 3 - US Travel/Colorado/New Orleans November 7 - RCCL - Caribbean Cruising December 5 - No Travel Club Join this group lead by Bill Braxdale with Braxdale Travel to discuss destinations, travel tips and experiences. This is an opportunity to explore all types of travel possibilities.
DAILY ACTIVITIES MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. Pinochle
8:30 a.m. Walking Group
9:00 a.m. Hand and Foot
8:30 a.m. Walking Group
9:00 a.m. Hand and Foot
9:15 a.m. Zumba Gold
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi
10:00 a.m. Bingo
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi
9:00 a.m. Bunco
10:15 a.m. Gentle Yoga
9:30 a.m. Dominoes (42)
12:15 p.m. Line Dancing
10:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Dominoes Dominoes (Mexican Train) (Mexican Train)
FRIDAY
2:00 p.m. Bingo
10:00 a.m. Ceramics
11:00 a.m. Pinochle
10:15 a.m. Meditation
12:00 p.m. Lunch Program
2:45 p.m. Dominoes (Mexican Train)
10:15 a.m. Gentle Yoga
12:00 p.m. Lunch Program
12:00 p.m. Party Bridge
1:00 p.m. Quilting/ Crafting
12:00 p.m. Lunch Program
1:00 p.m. Social Painting
1:00 p.m. Chatty Crochet and Knitting
1:30 p.m. Zumba Gold
1:00 p.m. Ceramics
1:00 p.m. Chair Yoga
1:00 p.m. Mah Jong
Thank you to our Special Event Sponsors: Ethan Harter Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Milestone Church Dean Owen - Attorney Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation Homewell Senior Care
OCTOBER MONDAY
TUESDAY
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3
10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
10:30 a.m. Red Hat Meeting 5:30 p.m. Travel Club
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11:00 a.m. Lunch N Learn 11:30 a.m. Vaccination Clinic
WEDNESDAY 4 12:30 p.m. Matter of Balance
11 9:00 a.m. Birthday Breakfast 12:30 p.m. Matter of Balance
FRIDAY
THURSDAY 5
6
10:00 a.m. Movie Trip
1:00 p.m. Craft Craze “Wreath Refresher”
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13
10:00 a.m. Genealogy 9:30 a.m. State Fair of Texas
1:00 p.m. Quilting
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9:00 a.m. Craft Fair
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10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 10:30 a.m. Snack & Chat 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
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11:30 a.m. Vision Screening
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10:30 a.m. Red Hat Outing
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12:30 p.m. Matter of Balance 1:00 p.m. Riskey Readers
11:00 a.m. Mystery Lunch Trip
9:00 a.m. Golden Tech 1:00 p.m Craft 21 Craze 1:45 p.m. Artisan Theater “Phantom”
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9:00 a.m. Special Coffee Bar 12:30 p.m. Matter of Balance
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10:00 a.m. Genealogy 5:00 p.m. Thursday Night Social 6:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
Movie Registration Begins
30 10:30 a.m. Cape Cod Presentation
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10:30 a.m. Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m. Halloween Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Quilting
NOVEMBER MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 1
12:30 p.m. Matter of Balance
FRIDAY
THURSDAY 2
10:00 a.m. Movie Trip
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10:00 a.m. Craft Craze I Heart BBQ
4 I Heart BBQ
6
10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
10:30 a.m. Red Hat Meeting 5:30 p.m. Travel Club
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8
9:00 a.m. Birthday Breakfast 12:30 p.m. Matter of Balance
10:00 a.m. Genealogy
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22
11:00 a.m. Lunch N Learn
12:00 p.m. AARP Driving Safety 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
10:30 a.m. Red Hat Outing
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28
1:00 p.m. Riskey Readers
29
9:00 a.m. Special Coffee Bar
9
11:00 a.m. Mystery Lunch Trip
23
CLOSED
30
7:30 a.m. Winstar Movie Registration begins
10
9:30 a.m. Veteran’s Breakfast 1:00 p.m. Quilting
17
10:30 a.m. Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Craft Craze
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CLOSED
DECEMBER MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
THURSDAY 1
10:30 a.m. Snack & Chat 10:00 a.m. Crash & Dash 1:00 p.m. Craft Craze
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10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
5
10:30 a.m. Red Hat Meeting
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8
10:00 a.m. Movie Trip
1:00 p.m. Quilting
14
15
22
No Travel Club
11
11:00 a.m. Lunch N Learn
12:30 p.m. Red Hat Christmas Party
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13
9:00 a.m. Birthday Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Genealogy 10:00 a.m. Gaylord “ICE”
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21
1:00 p.m. Riskey Readers
2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
11:00 a.m. Mystery Lunch Trip
10:30 a.m. Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m. Winter Wonderland Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Craft Craze
1:00 p.m. Quilting
No Meditation
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
27
9:00 a.m. Special Coffee Bar
28
5:00 p.m. Thusday Night Social 6:00 p.m High Stakes Bingo Movie Registration begins No Meditation
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NOV 3 & 4 BEAR CREEK PARK