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A Sense of Adventure FALL LINE UP Monthly Inclusive Park Times As of right now due to the heat and low participation we are canceling all future park closures. Check out our quarterly activities for fun sensory activities.
Quarterly Activities Sensory Christmas December 9 Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Keller Public Library - Large Meeting Room Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Sensory Christmas event. There will be pictures with Santa, Christmas crafts, and cookie decorating. This is a free come and go event. Registration is required. Please register at www.cityofkeller.com/sensorychristmas.
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Meet The Keller Parks & Rec Staff Q: What drew you to KPARD originally? A: I felt the need to make people smile but quickly realized that everyone was making me smile! Q: Describe what you were like at age 10. A: I was a bookworm and loved the outdoors. Q: If given a chance, who would you like to be for a day? A: Carrie Underwood. Q: If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you? A: Julia Roberts. Q: If you were stuck on an island, what three things would you bring? A: A friend, a boat, and lip balm. Q: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us. A: I was a 1980’s pageant girl in the Miss Texas Pageant. Q: What kinds of hobbies or interests do you have outside of work? A: I love crafting and home projects. Q: If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be and why? A: Maya Angelou - I’ve always been fascinated with her life and her work. Q: You’re happiest when..... A: Life is simple and I’m surrounded by family and friends.
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
Michelle Adler
Recreation Specialist at KSAC 10 years of service with KPARD Top 3 life highlights: Birth of my two children Zip lining through the forest in Belize Exploring the Grand Canyon with my family
CONTENTS
Table of Contents Recreation and Administration Connect..............................................3 Staff Directory.....................................9 Sponsorship Opportunities..............13
Editorials Employee Spotlight.................................6 Parks and Rec Puzzle............................17 Park Maintenance................................23
Parks and Trails Trail System.............................22 Pavilion Rentals......................26 Park Amenities.......................27
Special Events A Sense of Adventure......................5 I Heart BBQ......................................10 Night Hike........................................12 Trash Bash........................................18 Haunted Camp Out.......................19 Holly Days.........................................20 Daddy Daughter Dance................24
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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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 Kyle Cooper, Recreation Manager..............................817.743.4052, kcooper@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 Crystal Lopez, Senior Center Supervisor..............817.743.4371, clopez@cityofkeller.com Michelle Adler, Recreation Specialist................817.743.4372, madler@cityofkeller.com Marina Feliciano, Recreation Aide..............817.743.4376, mfeliciano@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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NOVEMBER 2Â | 6 PM TO 10 PM NOVEMBER 3 | 11 AM TO 10 PM BEAR CREEK PARK FUNDRAISER FOR THE KELLER SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER
FOOD TRUCKS | VENDORS | BEER | LIVE MUSIC SILENT AUCTION | FARMERS MARKET
MECHANICAL BULL RIDES
K O O C BBQ OFF G N I L P SAM
BATTLE OF THE BANDS MORE INFO | CITYOFKELLER.COM/IHEARTBBQ18
Night Hikes JOIN US FOR A DIFFERENT VIEW OF OUR TRAILS WITH EVENING HIKES THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH 6:00 pm October Meeting Spot: Behind Keller Town Hall - 1100 Bear Creek Parkway November Meeting Spot: K-9 Pointe - 450 Rufe Snow December Meeting Spot: Keller Sports Park - 1 Sport Parkway Look for tall, green feather banners that say KELLER PARKS AND REC SUPPLIES: WATER BOTTLES FLASHLIGHTS OR HEADLAMPS CLOSED TOED SHOES BUG SPRAY AN ADVENTEROUS SPIRIT CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
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Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Parks and Recreation
Enriching our community through people, parks, and programs! Fishing For Fun
Thurs. in June
Keller Summer Nights
Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball
Aug 25
Date Night In The Park
March Sept
Yappy Hour
Oct 19
Haunted Camp Out
April 6 Oct 19
Trash Bash
Nov 2
I Heart BBQ
April 13
Egg Scramble
Dec 6
Holly Days
Jan 19 Feb 16 June 15
Feb 1 & 2
May 18
Family Camp Out
1st Mon. Each Month
Night Hikes
Varies
A Sense of Adventure Series
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 Moore Special Event Coordinator 817-743-4054 cmoore@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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Holiday/Seasonal Themed. Most answers can be found within the parks and recreation magazine. "OTXFS LFZ JT PO UIF MBTU QBHF
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Fireworks, pictures with Santa, Parade Watch college football in this zone 16 tablespoons Apple, pecan, chocolate Holiday bird of choice Christmas lights tend to do this Newest inclusive KPARD adventure series Holly Days 5K Frying ingredient Comedy sketch TV Show In the potato family Color that made Rudolph stand out Popular Thanksgiving pastime Mama in her ‘kerchief, and I in my _____ Common scaring technique ___ Night before Christmas Fluids and rest help Spanish for “the" Sets earlier Autumn Lots of food Vegetable status Black Friday activity Monster Served at KSAC Fundraiser Setting on burners
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Haunted Camp Out October 20-21 Bear Creek Park $5/ person
Special Appearance by
Activities: haunted trail & Hayride trick or treating costume Contest Tent Decorating contest S'mores Sponsored By
Food Sponsored By:
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Christmas at Keller Town Center Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6 pm 1100 Bear Creek Parkway
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In celebration of Arbor Day, we will be giving out Loblolly Pine Trees! while supplies last
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Entry forms due no later than Dec. 12, 2018 at 5 pm. More Info at cityofkeller.com/HollyDays18
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ULTIMATE NETWORK ADOPTED DECEMBER 2015
it's more than just mowing
Parks Maintenance
DID YOU KNOW?
There are 3 crews in parks maintenance: Sports Park, Irrigation/Landscape, and Parks.
Parks crew manage and maintain which includes: mowing, edging, string trimming, up limbing trees, upkeep trails, pick up trash, and repair water fountains, bathrooms, and playground equipment for 478 acres in 18 parks [6 undeveloped], over 26 miles of trails, facilities, and open space areas.
Staffing: Sports Park- 4 full time, 1 crew leader, 1 seasonal Landscape/Irrigation - 2 full time, 1 crew leader Parks - 4 full time, 1 crew leader, 1 weekender DOWN A TOTAL OF 4 PART TIME OR FULL TIME STAFF
130 acres The Keller Sports Park includes 6 soccer, 4 baseball, 4 softball, and 2 multipurpose fields.
It takes 7 hours JUST to mow the baseball, softball, and multipurpose fields. That doesn't include the 6 soccer fields!
24.5% of Keller's square miles consist of parks, recreation & open space!
10,000 sprinkler heads, roters & pop ups must be maintained daily!
Plus maintaining 2 playgrounds, 1 pavilion, 8 bathrooms, 4 concession buildings, field stripping, 23 85 trash cans, and approximately 1 mile of trail.
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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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PICKLEBALL COURTS
MULTI-USE ARENA
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELDS
BACKSTOP
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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
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Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fourth Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CON TACT:
817.743.4370 seniorcenter@cityofkeller.com www.cityofkeller.com/seniorcenter
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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.
Medicare 101 Have questions about Medicare and/or Medicaid? Golden Outlook will have a resource table set up to help assist you and answer any questions you may have. Dates: October 2, November 6, December 4 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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. For information on Tarrant County meal program call 817.336.0912. For more information go to www.mealsonwheels.org.
AARP Driver 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 19 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $15 AARP members $20 non members Pay by check or cash
Empowering Seniors Trip Come Join us as we travel to Bedford for their 10th Annual Empowering Seniors Expo. There will be screenings, workshops, exhibits and giveaways Dates: October 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. Fee: $5
AARP Tax Aide 2019 AARP will be providing free tax preparation to our community. Dates: Every Thursday Feb 7 - April 11 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration Begins January 2nd
Senior Spot light Dia na S iver s ha s been a member a nd a volunteer a t the K eller S enior Activities Center f or 10 y ea r s. S he is a huge a sset to our volunteer ba se a s she helps ser ve mea ls a nd ga ther dona tions f or our a nnua l I Hea r t B B Q event a long with volunteer ing her time a t the Amer ica n Legion. Dia na is ha ppily ma r r ied to her high school sweethea r t a nd they ha ve 2 sons. In a ddition, she ha s 2 gr a ndchildr en a nd just welcomed 2 gr ea t gr a ndchildr en to their f a mily this pa st y ea r . Dia na ’s hobbies include music, spor ts, wor king in her her b ga r den a nd tr a veling to see her f a mily . S he a lso enjoy s cof f ee, twizzler s a nd a good chicken f r ied stea k!
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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 **menu items subject to change** October 26 - 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.) Prizes sponsored by: Aviator Home Health November 16 - Thanksgiving Luncheon We are Thankful for our Seniors! On behalf of the Keller Senior Activities Center and Milestone Church, join us for a Thanksgiving Feast fit for a king. Come and enjoy turkey and dressing with all the sides. Bring a nonperishable food item to participate in our canned food drive. December 14 - 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” Prizes sponsored by: HomeWell Senior Care Optional: Bring a wrapped $5 generic gift if you want to participate in our Left Right gift exchange game. Thank you to our sponsors
Birthday Breakfast Date: October 10, November 14, and December 12 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 & First Responders Breakfast Date: November 9 Time: 9:00 a.m. Fee: $2, FREE, Veterans/First Responders Sponsors: HomeWell Senior Care and Aviator Home Health. A time to honor and celebrate our Veterans and First Responders for their bravery and sacrifice in serving our country. Join us over breakfast to honor our brave men and women.
THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIALS
SPECIAL EVENTS
High Stakes Bingo & Potluck/Special Event Dates: October 25 (Special Event) November 22 (Closed) December 27 Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Bingo: 6:00 p.m. Fee: $4 (Free with dish)
Fall Craft Fair and Market OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Date: October 13 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Keller Senior Activities Center Come shop this indoor market for all of your gift giving and personal needs. You will find unique and one of a kind treasures. There is something for everyone!
LUNCH & LEARN 2nd Monday of the Month Time:11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Required October 8 Sponsor: USMD Senior Care Topic: TBD November 12 Sponsor: Conservatory Topic: Plan Your Move Before the Crisis
Fall Bash with the Back Beats Band Date: October 25 Time: 5:00 p.m. Fee: $10 (includes food/entertainment) Back by popular demand, we will be enjoying the tunes of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s performed by one of the most interactive bands in the area, The Back Beats Band. This crowd pleasing band performed at our Summer Bash making it one of our most popular live and interactive entertainment events ever.
December 10 Sponsor: Legend Oaks Fort Worth Topic: Fall Prevention
Dr. Calvin Williams
SNACK & CHAT Time:10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Registration Required October 19 Sponsor: Golden Outlook - Thom Vance Topic: Advanced Senior Options Medicare Social Security changes and what to expect in the coming year. October 29 Sponsor: Granite Financial Group Topic: New required minimum distribution rules for your IRA.
Call to Schedule an Appointment!
(817) 741-7515 Calvin Williams, MD Dermatologist
9808 North Beach St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76244
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TRAVEL WITH US
UK BY RAIL
UK by Rail https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/868941 March 23 - April 1, 2019 10 days and 12 Meals $3,599 double $4,099 single Highlights include Edinburgh, Scottish Evening, Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews, York, London, and Traditional English Pub Dinner. Final payment deadline is January 22, 2019. For bookings after September 24, 2018 please call for rates.
WASHINGTON, DC Washington, DC https://www.grouptrips.com/KellerSeniorCenter April 24 - May 2, 2019 9 days and 14 meals included $915 Double $1,215 Single Highlights include guided tour of Washington, DC, the US Capital, The White House, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, The Matrin Luthern King Jr National Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, and more. Final payment deadline is February 17, 2019.
ALASKA CRUISE
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise July 20 - 28, 2019 8 days and all meals included on board ship $2,699 Inside Stateroom $3,199 Ocean View Stateroom $3,799 Balcony There will be an additional fee for single occupancy. Highlights include Ketchikan, Juneau, Sawyer Glacier-Cruising, Skagway, and Victoria, British Columbia. Final payment deadline is April 19, 2019. 32
DAY TRIPS
Fossil Rim Wildlife Safari Guided Tour October 11 Time: 8:00 a.m. Fee: $40 (lunch is on your own) Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is an endangered species center that has over 1,000 animals from 50 species. After your guided tour enjoy lunch at the on site Overlook Cafe. Don’t forget to bring your camera for some up close photo ops of the wildlife. Autumn at the Arboretum November 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. Fee: $15 (lunch is on your own at on site restaurant) Enjoy a favorite fall tradition of the spectacular show of color with 4,500 fall’s favorite flowers and over 90,000 pumpkins. You don’t want to miss this amazing festival! Winstar World Casino November 29 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. Keller Community Lights Tour December 20 Time: 4:00 p.m. Fee: $5 (dinner is on your own) Holiday lights are a favorite for all ages. This year we will take a tour of the Keller Parade of Lights contest winners. 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 EXERTION Thusday prior to the trip. Mystery Lunch Bunch Third Thursday of the month EXCEPTION: December trip is on December 13 Time: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $5 plus cost of lunch Registration opens the first business day of the month.
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Light Little to no walking required Moderate Trip involves some physical exertion Heavy Long periods of walking/standing
SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES China Painting Porcelain Painting is known as the art of decorating porcelain and ceramic ware with over glazed colors. We will learn to paint fruits, flowers, and landscapes on porcelain. You will supply your own brushes and see instructor for any special project supplies. Date: Mondays (No class on 1st Mondays) Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $5/ month
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: 1st & 3rd Mondays Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: FREE Line Dancing Join us for some boot scootin boogie fun as you learn many different styles of country line dancing. Days: Mondays Time: 12:15 pm Fee: FREE BINGO Join us and your friends for a fun game of BINGO. Cards are sold 30 minutes prior to game time. Mondays 2:00 p.m. Days/Time: Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. $1/ card up to 4 cards Fee: High stakes 1st, 3rd, & 5th Monday $2/ card up to 4 cards 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. Wednesdays Days: 1:00 p.m. Time: FREE Fee:
RisKey Readers Book Club Reading is the Key to knowledge. Join our book club to discuss a wide array of books. 3rd Wednesday Days: 1:30 p.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. Thursdays Days: 1:00 p.m. Time: FREE Fee: Morning Jolt Coffee Talk This is a wonderful seniors group which presents an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. Just bring a smile and interesting conversation. Fridays Days: 9:00 a.m. Time: FREE Fee: Genealogy Learn how to do research, use family tree markers, and use different search sites to find everything you would like to know about your heritage. Days: 2nd and 4th Thursdays Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: FREE Quilting Buddies Join the quilting buddies for a stitching good time! All levels welcome. Fridays Days: 1:00 p.m. Time: FREE Fee: Copper Creations Instructed by Diana Casabar, Metal Smith Do you love to color? Let’s color on metal! You will learn this secret metal smithing technique to use for all your metal projects. Bring your favorite coloring book, zen pattern, photo or freehand your design. Date: November 30th Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $30 per class includes lesson and copper $35 optional if you want Diana to hand hammer and dome your finished design. Registration Required
ZUMBA Gold Come and try out our dance fitness class that is great for all ages and genders. This class is high energy and low impact. Days: Mondays & Fridays Time: Mondays 9:15 a.m. Fridays 1:30 p.m. Fee: $15/month or $4 per drop in class Happy Hikers Walking Group Join us for a brisk walk and circuit training on our outdoor fitness equipment. Please wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes. Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 8:30 a.m. FREE Fee: Tai Chi for Your Life Chinese Art of Tai Chi includes the principles of movement, breathing, balance, and energy. This class is slow and gentle; suitable for those that may have limited range of motion. Please wear loose fitting clothes and flat bottom shoes. Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 9:00 a.m. $25/month or $4 per drop in class Fee: Introduction to Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Interested in Tai Chi? Join this free 8 week introductory workshop that focuses on joint health and core strengh for balance. Please wear comfortable clothing and flat bottom shoes. Days: Friday, November 2 - December 28 Time: 2:30 p.m.
Ageless Grace Ageless Grace is a cutting edge brain fitness program that addresses brain and physical health. Days: Wednesdays Time: 11:00 a.m. Fee: FREE 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. Days: Wednesdays Time: 1:00 p.m. Fee: $15/month or $4 per drop in class Gentle Yoga Gain flexibility, breath awareness, and balance while reducing stress and fatigue. Modifications made for those with limitations. All levels welcome. Bring your yoga mat and a yoga blanket. Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 10:15 a.m. Fee: $25/month or $4 per drop in class Meditation If stress has you anxious, tense or worried, consider trying our meditation class. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace. Days: Thursdays Time: 10:15 a.m. Fee: FREE
DAILY ACTIVITIES MONDAY
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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
9:00 a.m. China Painting
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi
10:00 a.m. Bingo
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi
9:00 a.m. Coffee Talk
9:15 a.m. Zumba Gold
9:00 a.m. Dominoes Mexican Train
12:15 p.m. Line Dancing
10:00 a.m. Ceramics
11:00 a.m. Pinochle
10:15 a.m. Meditation
1:00 p.m. Quilting
2:00 p.m. Bingo
10:15 a.m. Gentle Yoga
11:00 a.m. Ageless Grace
12:00 p.m. Party Bridge
1:30 p.m. Zumba Gold
2:45 p.m. Dominoes Mexican Train
12:00 p.m. Lunch Program
12:00 p.m. Lunch Program
1:00 p.m. Chatty Crochet and Knitting
2:30 p.m. Intro to Tai Chi
1:00 p.m. Ceramics
1:00 p.m. Social Painting
1:00 p.m. Mah Jong
1:00 p.m. Chair Yoga
10:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Dominoes Gentle Yoga Mexican Train
ART VENDORS & PLEIN AIR PAINTERS
12:00 p.m. Lunch Program
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
WALK LIVE MUSIC - KID ZONEART - PET ADOPTIONS OLD TOWN SHOPPING & DINING SWEETS FROM LOCAL BAKERIES Old Town-114 W. Hill St., Keller, TX 12-5 p.m.
www.cityofkeller.com/artwalk
ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
OCTOBER MONDAY
TUESDAY
10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 11:30 a.m. Vaccination Clinic 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
10:30 a.m. Red Hat Meeting 11:30 a.m. Medicare 101
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11:00 a.m. Lunch N Learn 2:00 p.m. Bingo
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WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
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10
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12
10:00 a.m. Bingo
9:00 a.m. Birthday Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Bingo
8:00 a.m. Fossil Rim Day Trip 10:00 a.m. Genealogy
13 9:00 a.m. Craft Fair
16
10:30 a.m. Red Hat Outing
10:00 a.m. Bingo 1:30 p.m. Riskey Readers
11:00 a.m. Mystery Lunch Trip
10:30 a.m. Snack & Chat
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26
10:00 a.m. Bingo
10:00 a.m. Genealogy 5:00 p.m. Fall Bash
2:00 p.m. Bingo
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9:00 a.m. Empowering Seniors Trip
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10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 10:30 a.m. Tuscany Briefing 2:00 p.m. High Stakes
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10:00 a.m. Movie Trip
Movie Registration Begins
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10:30 a.m. Snack & Chat 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
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10:00 a.m. Bingo
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10:30 a.m. Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m. Halloween Luncheon
NOVEMBER MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
THURSDAY 1
10:00 a.m. Movie Trip
2
I Heart BBQ
3 I Heart BBQ
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10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
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10:30 a.m. Red Hat Meeting 11:30 a.m. Medicare 101
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11:00 a.m. Lunch N Learn 2:00 p.m. Bingo
10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 12:00 p.m. AARP Driving 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo 2:00 p.m. Bingo
10:00 a.m. Bingo
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9:00 a.m. Arboretum Day Trip 10:00 a.m. Genealogy
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9:00 a.m. Veterans Breakfast
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9:00 a.m. Birthday Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Bingo
11:00 a.m. Mystery Lunch Trip
10:30 a.m. Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m. Thanksgivng Luncheon
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30
10:00 a.m. Bingo 1:30 p.m. Riskey Readers
10:00 a.m. Bingo
CLOSED CLOSED
7:30 a.m. Winstar Day Trip
1:00 p.m. Copper Creations
Movie Registration Begins
NO QUILTING
DECEMBER MONDAY
TUESDAY
3
10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Red Hat Meeting Bingo 11:30 a.m. Medicare 101
7
10:00 a.m. Movie Trip
6:00 p.m. Holly Days at Town Center
11:00 a.m. Lunch N Learn 2:00 p.m. Bingo
12:30 p.m. Red Hat Christmas Party
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10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
CLOSED
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CLOSED
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FRIDAY
THURSDAY 6
10:00 a.m. Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m. High Stakes Bingo
4
WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m. Birthday Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Bingo
10:00 a.m. Bingo 1:30 p.m. Riskey Readers
CLOSED
10:00 a.m. Bingo
10:00 a.m. Genealogy 11:00 a.m. Mystery Lunch Trip Exception
4:00 p.m. Keller Community Lights Tour
10:00 a.m. Genealogy 5:00 p.m. Thursday Night Social 6:00 p.m. HS BINGO
Movie Registration Begins
10:30 a.m. Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m. Winter Wonderland Luncheon
ACROSS 1 6 9 11 14 16 18 19 21 22 25 27 29 32 36 38 39 41 42 DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 17 20 23 24 25 26 28 30 31 33 34 35 37 40
Trick Or Treat In The Park Butter these at holidays What can brown do for you Very Merry Light Parade Presented by Texan slang Family Donate canned food to enter at Holly Days Yearly KPARD Sponsor End of week (abb.) Dad, Grandfather Dense material to make hats, coats, etc. Green, round veggie Cold, thrill at Holly Days Squirrel treat Main ingredient in slime Beautification project in Keller Mechanical addition to I Heart BBQ Over worked at holidays Free happy hour at the K-9 Pointe
HAUNTED CAMP OUT ROLLS UPS FROST YALL KIN JINGLE BELL ZONE MCA SAT PA FELT PEAS SNOWHILL ACORN GLUE TRASHBASH BULL OVEN YAPPY HOUR
Fireworks, pictures with Santa, Parade Watch college football in this zone 16 tablespoons Apple, pecan, chocolate Holiday bird of choice Christmas lights tend to do this Newest inclusive KPARD adventure series Holly Days 5K Frying ingredient Comedy sketch TV Show In the potato family Color that made Rudolph stand out Popular Thanksgiving pastime Mama in her ‘kerchief, and I in my _____ Common scaring technique ___ Night before Christmas Fluids and rest help Spanish for “the" Sets earlier Autumn Lots of food Vegetable status Black Friday activity Monster Served at KSAC Fundraiser Setting on burners
HOLLY DAYS TAILGATE CUP PIE TURKEY OUT SENSE OF SANTA SCURRY OIL SNL YAMS RED FOOTBALL CAP BOO THE FLU EL SUN FALL FEAST RIPE SHOP MASH BBQ LO