Special points of interest:
Thursday Night Activities
Paragon Outlets—September 7
Fall Dance—September 27
AARP Driving—September 24
Murder Mystery Dinner—October 25
Fall Dance—September 27 Titanic Ehibition—October16 State Fair of Texas—October 18 Murder Mystery Dinner—October 25
September & October 2012
Keller Senior Activities Center Registration for all activities classes and trips will begin Tuesday September 4. Registration is required and space is limited.
The KSAC will be CLOSED Monday September 3 in observation of Labor Day.
September Trips
October Trips
Choctaw Casino
Choctaw Casino
Monday – September 10 – 7:15am-4:30pm Cost- $2 per person Travel with us to Oklahoma and try your luck at the slots.
Monday – October 8 – 7:15am-4:30pm Cost- $2 per person Travel with us to Oklahoma and try your luck at the slots.
Paragon Outlets Friday– September 7 - 9:15am-3:00pm Cost- $5 per person Located off West Interstate 20 at the Great Southeast Parkway exit, Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie proudly serves the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth region. Paragon Outlets Grand Prairie is home to more than 100 leading designer and top brand name stores including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Coach Factory, Cole Haan, DKNY, Hugo Boss, kate spade, J.Crew Factory, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, and Tommy Hilfiger, among many more.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Tuesday – October 16 - 9:30am-1:00pm Cost- $37 per person This exhibit features hundreds of artifacts and painstakingly recreated rooms and details. You will experience Titanic’s voyage from launch to tragic ending, to modern-day recovery and restoration efforts.
State Fair of Texas Thursday – October 18 - 8:45am-3:00pm Cost- $12 per person State Fair of Texas is the organization responsible for producing the well-known event of the same name. A 24-day showcase of entertainment, exhibits and competition, it's presented in Dallas each fall in historic Fair Park, a 277-acre complex recognized for its beautiful landscaping and unique collection of art deco architecture.
Murder Mystery Dinner Thursday – October 25 - 6:00pm Doors open 5:30pm Cost- $18 per person Join us for our 3rd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner presented by Lone Star Murder Mystery. Great Galloping Grapes! There’s trouble in the vineyard! Someone has popped the cork of Jacques Bordeaux, the local would-be wine makers, and a Texas ranger has come to town to find out who done it. This event is sponsored by Woodridge Health and Rehabilitation and Continuum Rehabilitation Hospital of North Texas. This event is open to the entire community 18 years of age or older.
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 Manager. 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
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.
Senior Center Manager Renee Garrett Recreation Specialist
Blood Pressure Checks
Keller Fire/Rescue provides free blood pressure checks at 11am on the first Friday of each month. No reservations are needed.
AARP Drivers Safety
Melissa Giegling Recreation Specialist P/T Michelle Adler We’re on the Web www.cityofkeller.com/senioractivitiescenter
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.
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
Registration is required and space is limited. Please stop by to make a reservation. September Living Happy to 102 Wednesday – September 12 - 10:45am - Cost - Free Join us for a presentation by Home Care Assistance: Living Happy to 102. You will learn five major aspects of living, that combined, help increase your quality of life and longevity. Vision Screening Tuesday – September 18 - 1pm-3pm - Free Stop by the KSAC for a free vision screening. Tax Planning Strategies Wednesday – September 26– 10:45am - Cost– FREE Join Carol Taylor, Financial Advisor for Ameriprise Financial as she discusses Tax Planning Strategies. Fall Dance Thursday – September 27– 5:00pm - Cost– $5 per person $8 per couple - Doors open at 5:45pm Come and dance the night away to your favorite music! Horderves and desserts will be provided by Keller Oaks and Green Valley. October Super Foods Wednesday – October 10 – 10:45am - Cost– FREE Join us for a presentation by Home Care Assistance: Super Foods. This presentation will include the keys to super foods and why you should try and add them to your diet. Murder Mystery Dinner Thursday – October 25 – 6:00pm - Cost– $18 per person - Doors open at 5:30pm Join us for our 3rd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner presented by Lone Star Murder Mystery. Great Galloping Grapes! There’s trouble in the vineyard! Someone has popped the cork of Jacques Bordeaux, the local would-be wine makers, and a Texas ranger has come to town to find out who done it. This event is sponsored by Woodridge Health and Rehabilitation and Continuum Rehabilitation Hospital of North Texas. Space is limited. This event is open to the entire community 18 years of age or older. Halloween Pizza Luncheon Wednesday – October 31 - 12:00pm Cost- $2 per person Dress up in your favorite costume and celebrate Halloween. Prizes will be awarded to the best female and best male costume. Pizza and treats will be provided. Space is limited. Call or stop by the KSAC to register.
Classes Classes may be cancelled if minimums are not met. Fit & Fab Wednesday & Friday-10:30am-11:15am *New Time* 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-9am 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. Call for class availability. Classes must have a minimum of 4 people. Ceramics Tuesdays-10am-12pm Advanced Ceramics 1pm-3pm Beginner Ceramics Cost– FREE Join Elaine Rice, Certified Ceramics Instructor for this fun and exciting class. Bring all of your questions and get started on a new hobby. Just show up to participate. Chatty Crochet Thursdays-1pm 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-1pm 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.
The Keller Senior Activities Center Presents
Biloxi & New Orleans April 21-27, 2013 Experience Biloxi & New Orleans on this 7 day 6 night motorcoach trip. Includes 10 meals, Gulf Coast Gaming, Tour of Bay St. Louis, Tour of New Orleans, time in The French Quarters and much more. $509 per person for double occupancy $719 per person for single occupancy $75 deposit at time of registration Registration Deadline: Monday February 11, 2013
Center Senior Activities Fax: (817) 743-4374 (817) 743-4370 Keller, TX 76248 P.o. Box 770 660 Johnson Road
September 2012 Calendar Monday 3
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
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5
6
7
9:00am Breakfast Club
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
10:00am Participants Mtg
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
9:15am Paragon Outlets
10:00am Council Meeting 10:00am Intermediate Comp
CLOSED
Thursday
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00am BINGO
10:00am New User Comp
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
10:30am Fit & Fab
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:45am Train Dominos
10:30am Fit & Fab
10:30am Red Hat Meeting
10:45am 42
1:00pm Quilting
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
1:00pm Advanced Comp
1:00pm Cameras & PC
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10
11
12
13
14
7:15am Choctaw
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Hand & Foot
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
9:00am Bday Breakfast
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00am Intermediate Comp
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am BINGO
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
2:00pm BINGO
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
10:30am Fit & Fab
10:30pm Fit & Fab
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10:45am Living to 102
1:00pm Quilting
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Cameras & PC
10:45am 42 1:00pm Advanced Comp
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18
19
20
21
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Intermediate Comp
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00am BINGO
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
2:00pm High Stakes BINGO
10:00am Advanced Ceramic
10:30am Fit & Fab
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
11:00am Red Hat Outing
10:45am Train Dominos
10:30am Fit & Fab
1:00pm Vision Screening
10:45am 42
1:00pm Quilting
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
1:00pm Advanced Comp
1:00pm Cameras & PC
1:00pm Mah Jongg
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25
26
27
28
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Intermediate Comp
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00am BINGO
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
12:30 AARP Drivers
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
10:30am Fit & Fab
5:00pm Fall Dance
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
10:45am Taxation of
10:45am Train Dominos
10:30pm Fit & Fab
10:45am 42
1:00pm Quilting
1:00pm Advanced Comp
1:00pm Cameras & PC
Safety 2:00pm BINGO
Your Investments 1:00pm Beginner Ceramics 1:00pm Mah Jongg
October 2012 Calendar Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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2
3
4
5
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am Breakfast Club
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
9:00am Tai Chi
10:00am Participants Mtg
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Council Mtg
10:00am Intermediate Comp
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
2:00pm High Stakes BINGO
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
10:00am BINGO
10:30pm Fit and Fab
10:00am Internet Comp
10:30am Fit & Fab
1:00pm Quilting
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:45am Train Dominos
10:30am Red Hat Meeting
10:45am 42
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
1:00pm Advanced Comp
1:00pm Mah Jongg
8
9
10
11
12
7:15am Choctaw
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Birthday Breakfast
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Hand & Foot
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
9:00am Pinochle
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Internet Comp
10:00am Intermediate Comp
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am BINGO
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
2:00pm BINGO
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
10:30am Fit & Fab
10:30pm Fit and Fab
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10:45 Super Foods
1:00pm Quilting
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Cameras & PC
10:45am 42 1:00pm Advanced Comp
15
16
17
18
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am Tai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
8:45am State Fair of
9:00am Nintendo Wii
9:30am Titanic
10:00am BINGO
12:15pm Line Dancing 2:00pm High Stakes BINGO
Exhibition
19 Texas
9:00am Pinochle 9:00am Hand & Foot
10:00 Intermediate Comp
9:00am T'ai Chi
10:00am New User Comp
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
10:30am Fit & Fab
12:30pm Party Bridge
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:30pm Fit & Fab
10:00am Internet Comp
10:45am 42
1:00pm Quilting
11:00am Red Hat Outing
1:00pmAdvanced Comp
1:00pm Cameras & PC
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics 1:00pm Mah Jongg
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23
24
25
26
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 Advanced Ceramics
10:00am BINGO
12:30pm Party Bridge
9:00am Hand & Foot
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Intermediate Comp
1:00pm Chatty Crochet
10:00am New User Comp
2:00pm BINGO
10:00am Internet Comp
10:30am Fit & Fab
5:00pm Murder Mystery
10:00am Texas Hold 'em
11:00am Red Hat Outing
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
10:45am 42
1:00pm Quilting
1:00pm Mah Jongg
1:00pm Advanced Comp
1:00pm Cameras & PC
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30
31
9:00am Hand & Foot
9:00am T'ai Chi
9:00am Pinochle
9:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Advanced Ceramics
10:00am BINGO
12:15pm Line Dancing
10:00am Nintendo Wii
10:00am Intermediate Comp
2:00pm BINGO
10:00am Internet Comp
10:30am Fit & Fab
1:00pm Beginner Ceramics
10:45am Train Dominos
1:00pm Mah Jongg
10:45am 42 12:00pm Halloween Pizza Luncheon 1:00pm Advanced Comp
Dinner
10:30pm Fit & Fab