Special points of interest:
Thursday Night Activities
Birthday Breakfast– July 11
PastaPalooza– July 26
Grandparents Day— July 24
Pizza & HS Bingo– August 23
AARP Driving—July 30 Birthday Breakfast– August 8 Ice Cream Social - August 15 Labor Day Luncheon– August 31
July & August 2012
Keller Senior Activities Center Registration for all activities classes and trips will begin Monday July 2. The KSAC will be CLOSED Wednesday July 4 in observation of Independence Day.
August Trips
July Trips Choctaw Casino
Choctaw Casino Overnight
Monday – July 9 – 7:15am-4:30pm Cost- $2.00 per person Travel with us to Oklahoma and try your luck at the slots. Space is limited. Participants must register at the KSAC.
Thursday – August 9– 9:30am
Dead Sea Scrolls
$55.00 double room Travel with us to Oklahoma and try your luck at the slots. Space is limited. Participants must register at the KSAC.
Thursday – July 12 - 9:15:am-2:30pm Cost- $37.00 per person plus the cost of lunch
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of 972 texts from the Hebrew Bible and extra-biblical documents found between 1947 and 1956 on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. The texts are of great religious and historical significance, as they include the earliest known surviving copies of Biblical and extra-biblical documents. Participants must register at the KSAC. Space is limited. Sign up will begin June 15th.
Grandparents Day at the KSAC Tuesday– July 24 - 10:00am-2:00pm Cost- $2 per person Join us with your Grandchildren at the KSAC for an afternoon of fun. Games, prizes, water activities, bounce house by Get Bounce and snacks! Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel and suncreen! Participants must register at the KSAC.
through Friday - August 10- 4:30pm Cost- $110.00 single room
Uptown Village at Cedar Hill Tuesday – August 21 - 9:15am-3:30pm Cost- $5.00 per person This new edition to the South Dallas side has become a big hit due to its' big selection of retail chains such as mega-stores Barnes and Noble and Dick's Sporting Goods. If shopping isn't your forte then the dining may bring you this way with Bailey's Prime Plus or Razoo's. Or perhaps the open pavilion in the center of the plaza with free water fountains for the kids to play in while the adults munch on fresh pretzels and lemonade from the Wetzel's Pretzels. A fun outing for all with the variety of what Uptown Village offers. Space is limited. Participants must register at the KSAC.
Grandparents Fun Day Tuesday July 24th Bring your Grandkids to the KSAC!
GENERAL INFORMATION Membership
Participation at the Keller Senior Activities Center is open to persons who are age 55 or older and their adult guests, unless otherwise designated by the Senior Activities Center Supervisor. Participants are required to complete participant form upon their second visit to the center or before going on their first group trip. The Keller Senior Activities Center is neither designated nor qualified for Adult Day Care. All participants must be able to physically care for themselves or have a personal assistant with them. This includes being able to navigate a walker or wheelchair and function independently.
Hours of Operation Monday: 8:30am-4pm Tuesday: 8:30am-4pm
Lunch Program
Wednesday: 8:30am-4pm Fourth Thursday: 8:30am-8p Friday: 8:30am-4pm
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon a nutritional lunch is served. Suggested donation for persons 60 and over is $2.00. Persons under 60 are asked to pay $5.00. Reservations should be phoned into (817) 743-4370 by 12:00pm the previous day. Stop by the KSAC if you would like to pick up a monthly menu.
Location 660 Johnson Road P.O. Box 770
NETS Transportation Service
The Northeast Transportation Service (NETS) offers door-to-door transportation services to Keller residents who are disabled or 55 years of age or older. Trained drivers are available to assist passengers in getting on and off the vehicles. To schedule your trip, call 817-336-8714. The NETS fare is $1.50 per one-way trip.
Keller, TX 76248 (817)743-4370 fax: (817) 743-4374 seniorcenter@cityofkeller.com
Thursday Night Activities
Join us every fourth Thursday evening of the month 5pm-8pm for dinner and activity. Activities include Special Events, BINGO (high stakes & challenging). Cost is $2 per person. Participants need to register by 12pm the day prior.
Blood Pressure Checks Recreation Specialist Melissa Giegling
Keller Fire/Rescue provides free blood pressure checks at 11am on the first Friday of each month. No reservations are needed.
Recreation Specialist P/T Michelle Adler
Every other month, the KSAC hosts the AARP Drivers Safety class taught by AARP volunteers. The four hour class is open to persons aged 50 and older. Cost is $14 for non AARP members and $12 for AARP members. Completing this class may save you 10% on your auto insurance for the next three years. This class is 12:30pm-4:30pm (see calendar insert for dates). Call the KSAC to register. Space is limited.
AARP Drivers Safety
We’re on the Web www.cityofkeller.com
DAILY ACTIVITIES Game Groups Pinochle: A trick-taking game typically for two, three or four players and played with a 48 card deck. Each hand is played in three phases: bidding, melds, and tricks. Party Bridge: a trick-taking card game using 2 decks of cards played by four players in two competing partnerships sitting opposite each other around a table. The game consists of several hands (or deals) each progressing through four phases: dealing the cards, the auction (also referred to as bidding), playing the hand, and scoring the results. Texas Hold’em: A variation of the standard card game of poker. The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealer—a series of three ("the flop") then two additional single cards ("the turn" and "the river"), with players having the option to check, bet, raise or fold after each deal. Hand & Foot: The aim is to get rid of cards from your hand (11 cards), and then from your foot (11 cards), by melding them. A Meld is a set of three to seven cards of equal rank placed face up on the table. A Meld cannot have fewer than three cards. Train Dominos: The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or "trains", emanating from a central hub or "station". Mah Jongg: The game is played with a set of 136 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols and is commonly played by four players. 42: A trick-taking game played with a standard set of double six dominoes BINGO Bingo is played Mondays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 10am. Bingo cards are sold 30 minutes prior to the beginning of Bingo. We stop selling cards at the start of the session. Cost is $1 per card and you can buy up to 4 cards. We play 9 games of regular Bingo or 4 corners and with the 10th game being Blackout. Money collected for the cards is dispersed among the 10 games played. Birthday Breakfast It’s even better than breakfast in bed! The birthday breakfast is served (with a smile) at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Breakfast consists of breakfast entree, fruit, pastries, juice, and coffee. Seniors with birthdays during that month eat FREE, others are asked to contribute $2. Reservations are due by noon on the day prior. Nintendo Wii There’s always a bowling tournament at the KSAC each Monday and Tuesday on our Nintendo Wii, just show up to participate! Breakfast Club Come and enjoy a breakfast with good food and friends. The Breakfast Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00am . They meet at Kassandra’s Mexican Kitchen, on Keller Parkway. Just show up to participate! Chair Massage Need a stress relief? Schedule an appointment for a 10 minute chair massage by Ron Smith each month. Cost is $10 per person for a 10 minute session. Register for an appointment by calling or stopping by the KSAC.
Please see our calendar insert for dates and times.
SPECIAL EVENTS July Medication Review Wednesday – July 18 - 9:00am - Cost - Free Do you take more than 3 prescription or over-the-counter medications? If you would like to have your risk for drug interaction assessed, Julie Langeberg, MS, RD, LD, from SCS of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., will be available to determine if you are at risk. Please bring all of your medications with you to your appointment. Call or stop by the KSAC to sign up for an appointment.
PastaPalooza & Silent Auction Thursday – July 26 - 6pm - $6 per person The Keller Senior Activities Center's fifth annual PastaPalooza & Silent Auction Fundraiser will be held Thursday, July 26. Dine-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. This event is open to all ages. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Enjoy a dinner of spaghetti, salad, and dessert sponsored by Chick-Fil-A of Watagua, as well as a special performance by Just In Thyme. Reserved To-Go plates will be available for pick up at 6:30 p.m. from the front counter. Carter Eye Center Vision Screening Tuesday – July 31– 10am-1pm - Cost– FREE Free vision screening for vision and cataracts, The Carter Eye Center mobile screening van will be visiting the KSAC. Participants must be 60 years or older. Call or stop by the KSAC to make your appointment today!
August Leave Nothing to Chance Lunch-n-Learn Wednesday – August 1 – 11:30am - Cost– FREE This is a 30 minute seminar with lunch provided by My Fit Foods. The seminar will include leave nothing to chance as to your nutrition, leave nothing to chance as far as legal matters are concerned presented by an experience Elder Care lawyer, and Leave nothing to chance as far as your funeral arrangements presented by a representative of nearly 40 family owned local funeral homes. Door prizes and a free gift to all attendees. This event requires a reservation for lunch and you must participate in the seminar for the free lunch. Ice Cream Social Wednesday– August 15 – 12:45pm - Cost– FREE Cool off with an ice cream topped with your favorite toppings! This event is sponsored by Providence Marine Creek. Call or stop by the KSAC to register. 3rd Annual Pie Off Luncheon Friday – August 24 - 12:00pm Cost- $2.00 per person Bring a homemade pie and eat for FREE Show off your baking skills at our 3rd Annual Pie Off. Lunch will be provided by The KSAC. Bring in your best homemade pie and after lunch we will have the judging. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Please call or stop by the KSAC to register. Labor Day Cook Out Friday – August 31 - 12pm Cost- $2.00 per person. Join us for a Hotdog Cook Out with all the fixins to celebrate Labor Day. Kona Ice will be here to provide dessert! Participants must register for this event. This event is sponsored by Mimosa Manor. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.
CLASSES Fit & Fab Wednesday & Friday-12:30pm Cost: $25 per 4 week session This is a low impact workout designed specifically with seniors in mind. Exercises will be performed in a chair & standing to improve agility, balance, coordination, & activities for daily living. We will incorporate free weights & elastic tubing with handles for added resistance to work all major muscle groups & increase muscular strength & range of movement. A short meditation will compliment the end of your workout. Water bottle & proper shoes are mandatory. No open toe or backless shoes will be permitted. Tai Chi Tuesday & Thursday-9:00am Cost- $20 per 4 week session Do you suffer from Arthritis or stiff muscles and joints? Join this class to practice movements and techniques that may help with symptoms of arthritis. Computer Class Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday Cost- $5 per 4 week session There will be NO classes the month of July Want to learn more about using the computer? Sign up for a computer class. New User, Intermediate, Internet , Cameras & Your PC & Advanced classes available. Now teaching Office 2007. A 2GB or 4GB USB flash drive is required for all classes. Camera & cord required for camera class. Call for class availability. Ceramics There will be NO classes the month of August Tuesdays-10am-12pm Advanced Ceramics 1pm-3pm Beginner Ceramics Cost– FREE Teaching the class will be Certified Teacher, Elaine Rice. Bring all of your questions and get started on a new hobby. Just show up to participate. Chatty Crochet Thursdays-1:00pm Cost– FREE Join us for our crochet and knitting group! Learn how to crochet and knit or bring your knowledge to share with the group. Just show up to participate. Quilting Fridays-1:00pm Cost– FREE Join us for our quilting group! Bring your quilting supplies and learn a new hobby or start back doing an old one. Sewing machines are available. Just show up to participate.
660 Johnson Road P.o. Box 770 Keller, TX 76248 (817) 743-4370 Fax: (817) 743-4374 Senior Activities Center
July 2012 Calendar Monday
Tuesday
2
3
9:00am Hand & Foot 9:00am Nintendo Wii
Wednesday 4
Thursday
Friday
5
6
9:00am Breakfast Club
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
2:00pm BINGO
10:00am Nintendo Wii
12:30pm Fit & Fab
10:30am Red Hat Meeting
1:00pm Quilting
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics 1:00pm Mah Jongg
CLOSED 9
10
11
12
13
7:15am Choctaw
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Bday Breakfast
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Hand & Foot
10:00am Council Mtg
9:00am Chair Massage
9:15am Dead Sea Scrolls
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
10:00am Participants Mtg
12:30pm Party Bridge
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am BINGO
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
12:30pm Fit & Fab
2:00pm BINGO
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Mah Jongg
12:30pm Fit & Fab
16
17
18
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Medication
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Nintendo Wii
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Advanced Ceramic
9:00am Pinochle
2:00pm High Stakes BINGO
10:30am Mimosa Manor
10:00am BINGO
Tour
Review
1:00pm Quilting
19
20
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am Texas Hold 'em 1:00pm Quilting
10:45am Train Dominos
11:00am Red Hat Outing
10:45am 42
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
12:30pm Fit & Fab
1:00pm Mah Jongg
23
24
25
26
27
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
9:15am Grandparents
10:30am BINGO
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
9:15am Dallas Blooms
10:45am 42
6:00pm PastaPalooza &
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
12:15pm Line Dancing 2:00pm BINGO
Fun Day 10:00am Nintendo Wii 10:00am Advanced Ceramics 1:00 pm Beginner Ceramics 1:00pm Mah Jongg
30
31
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Nintendo Wii
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
12:30pm AARP Driving
10am-1pm Carter Eye
2:00pm High Stakes BINGO
Center 1:00 pm Beginner Ceramics 1:00pm Mah Jongg
Silent Auction Fundraiser 12:30pm Fit & Fab 1:00pm Quilting
August 2012 Calendar Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
3
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:30am Chair Massage
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
10:00am BINGO
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
10:45am Train Dominos
12:30pm Fit and Fab
10:45am 42
1:00pm Quilting
11:30am Lunch & Learn 12:30pm Fit & Fab
6
7
8
9
10
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am Breakfast Club
9:00am B-Day Breakfast
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:30am Choctaw
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Council Mtg
9:30am Chair Massage
2:00pm High Stakes BINGO
Overnight
10:00am New User Comp
10:00am Participants Mtg
12:30pm Party Bridge
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Intermediate Comp
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
12:30pm Fit and Fab
10:30am Red Hat Meeting
10:00am BINGO
1:00pm Quilting
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Cameras & PC
10:45am 42
4:00pm Back from
10:00am Internet Comp
Choctaw
12:30pm Fit & Fab 1:00pm Advanced Comp
13
14
15
16
17
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am BINGO
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00 Intermediate Comp
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
2:00pm BINGO
11:00am Red Hat Outing
10:45am Train Dominos
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10:45am 42
12:30pm Fit & Fab
12:30pm Fit & Fab
1:00pm Quilting
12:45pm Ice Cream Social
1:00pm Cameras & PC
1:00pmAdvanced Comp
20
21
22
23
24
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am BINGO
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00am Intermediate Comp
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
2:00pm High Stakes BINGO
11:00am Red Hat Outing
10:45am Train Dominos
5:00pm Pizza & High
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10:45am 42
Stakes Bingo
12:00pm Pie Off
12:30pm Fit & Fab
Luncheon
1:00pm Advanced Comp
12:30pm Fit & Fab 1:00pm Quilting 1:00pm Cameras & PC
27
28
29
30
31
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am BINGO
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00am Intermediate Comp
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
2:00pm BINGO
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10:45am Train Dominos
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
10:45am 42
12:00pm Labor Day
12:30pm Fit & Fab 1:00pm Advanced Comp
Cook Out 12:30pm Fit & Fab 1:00pm Quilting 1:00pm Cameras & PC