KSAC November and December 2011

Special points of interest:

Thursday Night Activities

November Council Elections

CLOSED – November 24

SeaLife Aquarium– November 15

NCL Tea & Bingo– December 22

Thanksgiving Luncheon– Nov 18 Granbury– December 2 Craft & Bake Sale– December 3 Christmas Luncheon– Dec 16

November & December 2011

Keller Senior Activities Center Registration for all activities classes and trips will begin Tuesday November 1.

Please Note the *NEW* Facility Hours inside the newsletter.

We’re looking for new Advisory Committee Members. See Center staff if interested.

November Trips

December Trips

Monday – November 7 - 8:15am-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.

Monday – December 5 - 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.

Winstar World Casino

Choctaw Casino

Granbury

Sea Life Aquarium Tuesday – November 15 - 9:15am-1:30pm Cost- $25 per person SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium transports you into the amazing underwater world. Prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays. To get any closer you would have to get wet! Space is limited. Participants must register at the KSAC.

Friday– December 2 - 8:45am-6:00pm Cost- $40.00 per person plus cost of your lunch Your favorite Christmas movie scenes come to life on stage. You will be filled with the Christmas spirit as you sit back and enjoy the musical numbers that thrilled the movie audiences of all ages. From Holiday Inn to Christmas Vacation, the silver screen transfers the same holiday magic to the stage by the talented performers of the Texas Family Musicals. Space is limited.

Participants must register at the KSAC.

Looking Back On 2011

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 Wednesday: 8:30am-4pm Fourth Thursday: 8:30am-8p Friday: 8:30am-4pm

Lunch Program

Each day 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.

NETS Transportation Service

Location 660 Johnson Road P.O. Box 770 Keller, TX 76248 (817)743-4370 fax: (817) 743-4374 seniorcenter@cityofkeller.com

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.

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

Senior Center Supervisor Jonathan Phillips Recreation Specialist Melissa Giegling Customer Service Assistant Michelle Adler

Keller Fire/Rescue provides free blood pressure checks at 11am on the first Friday of each month. No reservations are needed.

AARP Drivers Safety

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.

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".

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!

Kitchen Band Bring a homemade instrument and join our kitchen band. No musical experience needed just come and have a good time!

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. Special Coffee Bar Come and have a Free cup of coffee the last Wednesday of every month. This event is sponsored by BrightStar Care.

Please see our calendar insert for dates and times.

SPECIAL EVENTS November

Astrophotography presented by Hospice Compassus Wednesday– November 2 - 11am - Cost– FREE event Join us for The Universe Revealed. Bill Bradford is an astrophotographer who uses a telescope and digital camera to take photos of our Universe. The slide show will include planets, galaxies and nebulae. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

Low Vision Works presented by CareSouth Wednesday – November 9– 10:45am - Cost- FREE event The Low Vision Works program is a vision restoration process that assists those who suffer from low vision achieve significantly increased visual acuity and functionality by enhancing the vision not affected by disease. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

Veteran’s Day Luncheon Friday – November 11 - 12pm - Cost– $2 per person Honor our Veterans with a luncheon of Fried Chicken and Sides sponsored by Home Helpers. Special musical performance by Tommy Chandler. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

Learning RX Wednesday– November 16 - 10:45am - Cost– FREE event Learning Rx is a brain training center for cognitive skills: auditory processing, working memory, visual processing, short and long term memory, attention, and logic and reasoning. We help HOW seniors learn, so they can use WHAT they learn. We help form efficient thinking and learning. We provide nonacademic brain training that enables success in everyday life. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

Thanksgiving Luncheon Friday – November 18 - 12pm - Cost– FREE event Celebrate and give thanks at our Thanksgiving Luncheon. Turkey and dessert will be provided Green Valley and Home Instead. Please bring a side dish to pass. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

Arthritis Tips by Steven B. Sanders, M.D./Orthopedic Surgeon Wednesday– November 30 - 10:45am - Cost– FREE event This presentation will include understanding arthritis and current treatment options for arthritis.

Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

December

AQ Hearing Friday – December 2 - 10am-12pm - Cost– FREE event Come for a free hearing screening and Hearing Aide cleaning by AQ Hearing. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

Fall Craft & Bake Sale Saturday – December 3 - 8am-1pm Cost- $10.00 for vendors FREE to shop!

Join us at the KSAC where local crafters will sell their creations. From fresh baked goods to holiday wreaths, beaded jewelry and candles. Start your holiday shopping early! Tables are available to rent for $10. Space is limited and tables sell fast so sign up for yours today!

Fall Prevention by Encompass Home Health Wednesday – December 14- 10:45am - Cost– FREE event Did you know 1/3 of seniors over 65 fall each year? Did you know that fall are the leading cause of death from injury in seniors. Stay tuned to find out some key indicators that you may put you as risk for a fall and how you can prevent them. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

Christmas Luncheon Friday – December 16 - 12pm Cost– FREE event Celebrate the holidays at our Annual Christmas Luncheon. Turkey and Ham will be provided. Please bring a side dish to pass. This event is sponsored by BrightStar Care. We will be having a gift exchange following lunch. If you would like to participate please bring a $5 gift for a person of the same gender. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.

CLASSES

Terrific Tap Tuesday & Thursday-10:30am Cost: $24 per 4 week session Join a fun class with fabulous music and learn tap, with teacher Mindy Kim! You will be able to learn the basics of tap dance and fun choreography to great standards all from the comfort of your chair. No special shoes or clothing required.

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 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.

Ceramics Tuesdays-1:00pm 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.

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.

Keller Senior Activities Center

The Keller Senior Activities Center is now accepting food donations for the holidays to support the Community Storehouse.

Fall Craft

We are also accepting donations for

and

Rocky Top Therapy Center: Horses for

Bake Sale

Heroes Program. All money donated will

Saturday December 3, 2011

go towards therapy for Veterans. Please stop by the KSAC and support these community organizations.

8am-1pm

Center Senior Activities Fax: (817) 743-4374 (817) 743-4370 Keller, TX 76248 P.o. Box 770 660 Johnson Road

November 2011 Calendar Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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9:00am Breakfast Club

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Tai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Tai Chi

9:30am Chair Massage

10:30am Terrific Tap

9:00am Hand & Foot

10:00am Council Mtg

10:00am Participants Mtg

1:00pm Party Bridge

10:00am Texas Hold 'em

10:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am BINGO

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

1:00pm High Stakes

10:00am Ceramics

10:45am Train Dominos

10:30am Red Hat Mtg

11:00am Astrophotography

BINGO 1:00pm Quilting

10:30am Terrific Tap 12:30pm 42 1:00pm Ceramics 1:30pm Kitchen Band

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8

9

10

11

9:00am B-Day Breakfast

9:00am Tai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

8:15am Winstar

9:00am Tai Chi

9:00am Hand & Foot

10:00am Nintendo Wii

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Nintendo Wii

10:30am Terrific Tap

9:00am Hand & Foot

10:00am Ceramics

9:30am Chair Massage

1:00pm Party Bridge

10:00am Texas Hold 'em

12:30pm Line Dancing

10:30am Terrific Tap

10:00am BINGO

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

12:00pm Veteran's Day

2:00pm BINGO

12:30pm 42

10:45am Train Dominos

1:00pm Ceramics

10:45am Low Vision Works

Luncheon 1:00pm Quilting

1:30pm Kitchen Band

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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 Sea Life

10:00am BINGO

10:30am Terrific Tap

9:00am Hand & Foot

10:45am Train Dominos

1:00pm Party Bridge

10:00am Texas Hold 'em

10:00am Nintendo Wii

10:45am Learning RX

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

12:00pm Thanksgiving

10:00am Ceramics

12:30pm Fit & Fab

Aquarium

12:30pm Line Dancing 2:00pm BINGO

Luncheon

10:30am Terrific Tap

12:30pm Fit & Fab

12:30pm 42

1:00pm Quilting

1:00pm Ceramics 1:30pm Kitchen Band

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9:00am Hand & Foot

9:00am T'ai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am Nintendo Wii

9:30am Chair Massage

12:30pm Line Dancing

10:00am Ceramics

10:00am BINGO

2:00pm BINGO

10:30am Terrific Tap

10:45am Train Dominos

12:30pm 42

12:30pm Fit & Fab

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1:00 pm Ceramics 1:30pm Kitchen Band

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9:00am Hand & Foot

9:00am T'ai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am Nintendo Wii

9:00am Special Coffee

12:30pm Line Dancing

10:00am Ceramics

12:30pm AARP Driving

10:30am Terrific Tap

10:00am BINGO

2:00pm BINGO

12:30pm 42

10:45am Train Dominos

1:00 pm Ceramics

10:45 Arthritis Tips

1:30pm Kitchen Band

12:30pm Fit & Fab

Bar

December 2011 Calendar Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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2

9:00am T'ai Chi

8:45am Granbury

10:30am Terriffic Tap

9:00am Pinochle

1:00pm Party Bridge

9:00am Hand & Foot

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

10:00am New User Comp 10:00am AQ Hearing Screens 10:00am Texas Hold 'em 12:30pm Fit and Fab 1:00pm Quilting

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7:15am Choctaw

9:00am Breakfast Club

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Tai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Hand & Foot

9:00am Tai Chi

9:30am Chair Massage

10:30am Terrific Tap

9:00am Hand & Foot

9:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am Council Mtg

10:00am Participants Mtg

1:00pm Party Bridge

10:00am New User Comp

12:30pm Line Dancing

10:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am Intermediate Comp

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

10:00am Texas Hold 'em

2:00pm BINGO

10:00am Internet Comp

10:00am BINGO

12:30pm Fit and Fab

10:00am Ceramics

10:45am Train Dominos

1:00pm High Stake

10:30am Red Hat Mtg

12:30pm Fit and Fab

10:30am Terrific Tap

1:00pm Intro to Digital

BINGO 1:00pm Quilting

Photo

12:30pm 42 1:00pm Ceramics 1:30pm Kitchen Band

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9:00am Hand & Foot

10:00am Nintendo Wii

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am T'ai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am Internet Comp

9:00am BDay Breakfast

10:30am Terrific Tap

9:00am Hand & Foot

12:30pm Line Dancing

10:00am Ceramics

10:00am BINGO

1:00pm Party Bridge

10:00am Texas Hold 'em

2:00pm BINGO

10:30am Terrific Tap

10:00 Intermediate Comp

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

10:00am New User Comp

12:30pm Red Hat Party

10:45am Fall Prevention

12:00pm Christmas Luncheon

Presentation

12:30pm 42 1:00pm Ceramics

10:45am Train Dominos

12:30pm Fit & Fab

1:30pm Kitchen Band

12:30pm Fit & Fab

1:00pm Quilting

1:00pm Intro to Digital Photo

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9:00am Hand & Foot

9:00am T'ai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am T'ai Chi

9:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am Nintendo Wii

10:00am BINGO

10:30am Terrific Tap

12:30pm Line Dancing

10:00am Internet Comp

10:00am Intermediate Comp

1:00pm Party Bridge

2:00pm BINGO

10:00am Ceramics

10:45am Train Dominos

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

10:30am Terrific Tap

1:00pm Intro to Digital

5:00pm NCL Tea

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Photo

12:30pm 42 1:00 pm Ceramics 1:30pm Kitchen Band

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CLOSED

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10:00am Nintendo Wii

9:00am Pinochle

9:00am T'ai Chi

9:00am Pinochle

10:00am Internet Comp

10:00am BINGO

10:30am Terrific Tap

9:00am Hand & Foot

10:00am Ceramics

10:00am Intermediate Comp

1:00pm Party Bridge

10:00am Texas Hold 'em

10:30am Terrific Tap

10:45am Train Dominos

1:00pm Chatty Crochet

10:00am New User Comp

12:30pm 42

1:00pm Intro to Digital

1:00 pm Ceramics 1:30pm Kitchen Band

Photo

1:00pm Quilting