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MESSENGER: Seniors It’s hard to believe it’s already November, which inevitably means it’s going to be really busy until the New Year. We already have a lot going on in November; we head to the polls to cast our vote, honor our veterans, prepare for the big gatherings on Thanksgiving Day, and don’t forget the kick-off of the holiday shopping season on Black Friday! With so much going on, it’s easy to be overwhelmed and feel that you are having your energy zapped. That’s why it’s important to take care of yourself during these busier, and colder, months.
Come by the Community Center for some “me” time; stretch out your stress in Seniors Yoga or come share a story at our Wednesday Socials. You can even just stop in for a cup of coffee in our welcoming lounge area. Don’t forget to eat right during the month as well! This month we are featuring healthy and quick snacks that you can eat on the go; so you don’t have to swing by that fast food chain. We hope you enjoy our November Newsletter and hope to see you around at the Community Center. From all of us here, we hope you have a safe and joyous November as we gear up for the holiday season.
November 2012 Issue
In this Issue: Active Aging: Senior Yoga 101 Continuing Education: Masterpiece Theater, New Tech Skills, Seminars, Book Club & Culinary Classes. Social Opportunities: Senior Socials and why being around people is good for you Senior Spotlight: Meet Charles Chettle Senior Scoop: Get the “Scoop” on local deals
Active Aging
We offer a variety of Active Aging programs that fit your needs. Each month we will feature one of the daily programs and how it can assist you on your road to a better health!
Improved Flexibity & Range of Motion
Senior Yoga:
Interested? Join us on Mondays at 10:45am.
Have you ever wanted to try Yoga? Check out some of the reasons Yoga is good for you.
Yoga enhances flexibility and joint range of motion through physical poses that stretch muscles and lubricate joints.
Improved Sleep Habits
Yoga is said to improve sleep duration and decrease the time needed to fall asleep. Chronic Pain Relief
Yoga eases the chronic pain in joints and muscles. Reduced Blood Pressure
*Source: Livestrong.com
Yoga incorporates calming techniques and physical activity, which both help to lower blood pressure.
Social Opportunities
Whether it is sipping on mochas in the morning or perfecting your green thumb, we want you to have a blast with your friends and even meet new people in our programs.
friends as well as meet new ones! If you’re in your 60s or 70s, it’s important that you maintain a strong network of friends, family and acquaintances because: • It gives you a sense of belonging • It keeps mental illness away. • It helps you stay relevant. • It puts you in a good frame of mind.
Each month we will feature one of the dailly programs for the Social Butterfly in you. Our Social Opportunitiy Programs run all week, so make sure to check out the schedule for a full list of what We all need a sense of belonging we have to offere! and this is why we socialize. And although we tend to interact with Senior Socials: This is by far, is our most popular others during our teenage and senior activity. Every early adult years, we need an Wednesday, from 10:30a-12p, we active social life more than ever have our Senior Socials where as we grow old. you can visit and spend time with *Source: agingsuite.com 1
Weekly Active Aging Classes:
Monday: Aqua-cise 9a-9:50a Senior Yoga 10:45a-11:30a Tuesday: Pickle Ball 9a-10a Wii Fitness 11a-12:30p Wednesday: Table Tennis 8:45a-10:15a Senior Strength & Sculpt 10a-10:50a Thursday: Restorative Aquafit 10:30a-11:20a Wii Fittness 11a-12:30p Friday: Friday Frolics 9a-9:45a Friday Free Shoot 10a-11:15a
Weekly Social Opportunity Classes: Monday: Morning Mochas 8:30a-10:30a Potluck Picnic in the Park 11a-1p Tuesday: Gardening Gurus 9a-10:15a Board Bonanza 12p-2p Wednesday: Senior Socials 10:30a-12p Mystery of the Month 12p-2p Thursday: Gardening Gurus 9a-10:15a Bingo “Night” 11a-12:30p Friday: Morning Mochas 8:30a-10:30a Senior Potluck Dinner 4:30p-6p
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Continuing Education It is important for everyone to keep physically and mentally active during these winter months. We have a variety of Continuing Education courses to teach you more about the things you love as well as things you may not know anything about at all! Spend some time making your own holiday gifts instead of purchasing them, learn more about music, sit in on a seminar or book discussion and even learn how to eat healthy snacks on the go.
Masterpiece Theater:
Make sure to bring your creativity and imagination to this class every Monday. We will cover everything from painting and drawing to poetry and dance. Nov 19: Music AppreciationWhat makes a classic a classic? Nov 26: Drawing your holiday wonderland
New School Skills:
Do you desire to learn how to use a computer, a particular program on a laptop, or just trying to figure out how to send an e-mail? Our expert teacher will show you everything you need to know. Nov 7: Safe Surfing-An Intro To Internet Nov 14: Graphics-How to retool images in Microsoft Office Nov 28: Formulas-How to easily track your finances in Excel Spreadsheets
Book Club:
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be reading and sharing our thoughts on the story and characters from historical novels to romantic classic books, and everything in between. The plot twist for this book club: we’ll be sharing our thoughts over potluck food that follows the story. Our book of the month for November, as picked by our Seniors, is the classic novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.
Senior Seminars:
Our featured Seminar will focus on Online Purchasing-Is it safe? Come to our Seminar on November 28 to find out.
Culinary Delights:
Are you a Food Network aficionado? Then this is the class for you! Each week we’ll be sampling a new recipe. And we’ll also be developing a cookbook. Nov 8: Quick Snacks-Vegetables Nov 15: Quick Snacks-Fruits Nov 29: Quick Snacks-Dairy
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Charles Chettle
This month we feature Charles Chettle, as our Senior of the Month. Charles was one of the first patrons to utilize the newly provided transportation to and from the Community Center to his home at Park Place Senior Apartments. During the week, you can find Charles at the Community Center swimming. He can swim “underwater half the length of the pool”! Fridays, you can find him bowling in the Seniors League at
Bowl America in Manassas. Charles has lived in a number of different areas, and has a story to remember each one. He fondly remembers when Springfield was the “country” having only one intersection with a corner store and a gas station! Come by and chat with Charles and check out all that the Senior Passport has to offer!!
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Senior Scoop We’re going to give you the “Scoop” on local deals, local resources and even local activities that you can be a part of!
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
Where to Save Applebees Neighborhood Grill Attention Veterans: Did you know that this month on Veterans Day (Nov. 11th) you can get a free meal at Applebee’s Restaurants as a small thank you for your service? Head to the Applebee’s Restaurant at 9501 Liberia Avenue in Manassas to learn more about this deal. Car Rentals Are you taking a trip this holiday season but need to rent a car? Don’t forget to ask for a Senior Citizen Discount: Budget, Avis, National and Enterprise are a few of the major car rental companies that give 5-10% off your rental. See individual store for complete details. Where to Play Fall Arts & Crafts Cornucopia Do you love arts and crafts? Looking for that perfect piece of jewelry? Look No Further than the Manassas Park Community Center. On November 17th, Parks and Recreation will be sponsoring a Fall Arts and Crafts Fair from 9am-2pm. Attendance is free and vendors will be on-site for you to purchase all the things you need. And if you have the creative touch, and would like to sell items yourself, ask about vending at the event at the front desk.
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