KSAC Newsletter March April 2013

Keller Senior Activities Center March and April 2013 EXTENDED TRIPS Biloxi and New Orleans Sun Apr 21– Sat Apr 27 New England Thur Oct 3 - Wed Oct 9 *Informational Meeting Tue Mar 5 at 3:00 pm

Keller Senior Activities Center (KSAC) 660 Johnson Road Keller, Texas 76248 Phone: 817.743.4370 Fax: 817.743.4374 Email: seniorcenter@cityofkeller.com www.cityofkeller.com/senioractivitiescenter Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 4th Thursday Night

8:30 am - 4:00 pm 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

City Holiday Closings Good Friday Memorial Day

Mar 29 May 27

March Chili and Cornbread Cook Off $2 or entry Chili Fixins’ provided by Keller Oaks 15 St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon $2 *11:30 am April 5 Waffle Luncheon $2 Waffles provided by Home Helpers 19 Spring Luncheon FREE Ham provided by Keller Oaks 1

Keller Senior Activities Center Staff Renee Garrett Jennifer Basham Michelle Adler

Luncheons Reservations are required. Please call 817.743.4370 to make a reservation. All luncheons begin at 12:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Manager Recreation Specialist Part-Time Recreation Specialist

Daily Happenings Monday: 9:00 am Hand and Foot Nintendo Wii Pinochle 10:00 am Zumba Gold 12:15 pm Line Dancing 2:00 pm BINGO 2:45 pm Dominos

Tuesday: 8:30 am Creepy Crawlers 9:00 am Tai Chi 10:00 am Ceramics Nintendo Wii 12:00 pm Lunch program 1:00 pm Ceramics Mah Jongg

Wednesday: 9:00 am Pinochle 10:00 am BINGO 10:45 am Dominos 11:00 am Fit and Fab 12:00 pm Lunch Program

Thursday: 9:00 am Tai Chi 12:00 pm Party Bridge 1:00 pm Chatty Crochet and Knitting

Friday: 9:00 am Hand and Foot 9:30 am Texas Hold’em 11:00 am Fit and Fab 12:00 pm Lunch Program 1:00 pm Quilting buddies 1:00 pm Zumba Gold

GENERAL INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Annual membership at the Keller Senior Activities Center (KSAC) includes access to classes, programs, trips, and special activities. The center is open to anyone 55 and older.

LUNCH PROGRAM Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County provides a nutritional lunch program at noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call 817.743.4370 to make a reservation for lunch.

Reservations are taken by noon the previous day. Lunch prices: 60 and older is $2 (suggested donation) and the Active Adult under the age of 60 are asked to pay $5. Monthly menus are posted at the center.

SENIOR SERVICES 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 the vehicles. Please call 817.336.8714 to schedule your trip. Cost is $1.50 per one way trip. www.ridenets.com Meals on Wheels A volunteer advocate for the elderly and provides home-delivered meals on 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 www.metroportmow.org For information on the Tarrant County meal program, call 817.336.0912. www.mealsonwheels.org

Blood Pressure Checks Courtesy of Keller Fire/Rescue. No reservations necessary.

Time: 9:30 am First Friday AARP Drivers Safety Learn how to improve your driving skills and be more aware of other drivers. This course can 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 time of class.

Cost: $12/members $14/non-members Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Dates: Mar 18 and May 20

TECHNOLOGY New User Computer Class This class will introduce you to your personal computer. The basics will be covered, exploring Windows operating system, there will be hands-on activities; practicing on the keyboarding and mouse as well.

Internet Computer Class Introduction to the Internet including understanding browsers, using search engines for research, sending and receiving email and downloading files. Students should have a basic understanding of the computer.

Intermediate Computer Class Intermediate Computer class will introduce you to a more advanced level of the New User Class. You will learn how to set up your desktop to meet your needs, explore word and excel programs.

Day:

Fridays

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Tuesdays

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Wednesdays

Dates

Mar 1 - 22, APR 5-26

Dates

Mar 5-26, APR 2-23

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Mar 6-27, APR 3-24

Time:

10:00 - 11:30 am

Time:

10:00 - 11:30 am

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10:00 - 11:30 am

Fee:

$30

Fee:

$30

Fee:

$30

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES Creepy Crawlers *New

ZUMBA Gold *New

Need a jumpstart in the morning? Join this crazy group of walkers on Tuesday mornings. After a brisque walk around our beautiful trail we will incorporate circuit training on our outdoor equipment to tone and help build strength. Please wear loose fitting clothing and tennis shoes

Zumba Gold is a fitness program with a safe and effective total body workout creating a party like atmosphere with modifications for success. It uses exciting International rhythms and brings them to the active older adult. The class is exhilarating, easy and effective, great for the mind, body, and soul.

Day: Time: Fee:

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Every Tuesday 8:30 am to 9:00 am Free

Fee:

Mondays 10:00 am Fridays 1:00 pm $20/month; Drop-In $4/class FIT AND FAB

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. No special equipment or experience is required. Please wear loose fitting clothes and flat bottomed shoes are recommended.

Have a blast getting FIT with this low impact workout designed specifically to help improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Free weights, elastic bands and other props will be used during class. Please bring a water bottle. Please wear loose fitting clothes. Closed toe shoes are required.

Day:

Every Tuesday and Thursday

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Every Wednesday and Friday

Time:

9:00 - 10:00 am

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11:00 - 11:45 am

Fee:

$20/month; Drop-in $4/class

Fee:

$25/month; Drop-in $4/class

S P E C I A L I N T ER E S T C L A S S E S Line Dancing Come dance to some great music. All levels are welcome and you do not need a partner.

Day: Mondays Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm Fee: FREE

Quilting Buddies Join quilting buddies for a stitching good time! All levels are welcome.

Day: Fridays Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Fee: FREE

Ceramics Can’t find that ceramic Holiday platter at the local department store? Well this is the class for you. Get your creative mind going and join us soon. All levels are welcome.

Day: Tuesdays Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with a break for lunch Fee: FREE Supply fees subject to change

BINGO Join us and your friends for a fun game of BINGO. Cards are sold 30 minutes prior to game time.

Cost $1/card up to 4 cards. High stakes BINGO $2/ card up to 4 cards .

Day: Mondays 2 pm Wednesdays 10 am

The Bluebirds are Back *New Chatty Crochet and Knitting The point of the talk will be to discuss Keller Park and Join this chatty group of crocheters and knitters. You Keller’s Sky Creek Ranch bird boxes, locations, spewill learn something new every time. All cies, behavior, habits, predators and so forth, to share levels are welcome. experiences and answer questions.

Day: Thursdays Day: Wednesday Mar 20 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Time: 1:00 pm Fee: FREE Fee: FREE

M ON TH LY H A P PE N I N G S SECOND WEDNESDAY FIRST TUESDAY Birthday Breakfast Breakfast Club Let’s celebrate your Meet at birthday with your Kassandra’s Mexican Kitchen to friends at the KSAC. It’s better than participate in this fun breakfast in bed. group.

Birthday month: Free Guests: $2

Time: 9:00 am

L U N CH A N D LE A R N S

FOURTH THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL High Stake Bingo and dinner.

Dinner: $2 Cards: $2/each 5:00 pm Dinner 5:30 pm Buy cards 6:00 pm High stakes BINGO

Get Healthy Stay Healthy, Nutrition for Seniors Day: Date: Time: Fee:

Monday Mar 11 11:00 am FREE

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home

Day: Date: Time: Fee:

Monday Apr 8 11:00 am FREE

Time: 9:00 am

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

DAY TRIPPIN’ Thursday March 14

Thursday April 11

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Time:10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fee: $30 *Lunch on own

Fee: $20 *Lunch on own

www.cityofkeller.com/senioractivitiescenter 817-743-4370 Keller, Texas 76248 P.O. Box 770 Keller Senior Activities Center (KSAC)