Patrick Senior Center events for May

The Patrick Center is a SHIIP site and can help with Medicare questions and check to see if you qualify for Extra Help with your drug costs. We can also assist with transportation, loan equipment, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and other services. Please call the center at 704-734-0447 for more information or to sign up for programs. Programs are open to people ages 55 and up unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming May 2023 Special Events: of miles to the lodge to follow her boytoy, D. Gene and Wanelle’s son, Ty (Mark Griffin). But Lola meets her match in Ty’s seemingly innocent girlfriend, Jenna (Maddie Spurling), whose patience has reached the breaking point after months of waiting for Ty to come home. Estelle Grabert completes the cast as Roxanne Thorne.

• Women’s Health Series: Tuesday, May 2, 12-1pm. Dr. Brett Niblack will speak about Urinary Incontinence. Please call the center to pre-register.

• A Matter of Balance Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 2-30, 1:30-3:30pm. The class focuses on overcoming the fear of falling and preventing falls in the future.

Priority is given to their supportive season members, and they can make a reservation to attend a performance for our plays. All others may purchase tickets at the box office or online at www.kmlt. org. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Reserved seating not claimed at least 10 minutes before show time are subject to release for purchase by others seeking tickets.

Season members may make reservations by calling the theater at 704-730-9408 and leaving a message or send a request to tickets@kmlt.org.

• Senior Prom: Friday, May 5, 7-9pm. Cost is $3. Proceeds go to our Pet Food Pantry. Call to RSVP.

• Technology by Trey Ross with Mauney Memorial Library: Monday, May 8, 10-11am. Learn about important concepts for your smart phone and devices.

• Scam Jam and Shred-aThon Day: Tuesday, May 9, 9am-12pm. We will have speakers all morning, and the first 100 attendees will receive a special goodie bag. A shred truck will be onsite from 8:30-12:30. The Kings Mountain Police will also be here collecting old medications.

• Bingo Special Occasion Parties: May 11-Mother’s Day, June 15-Father’s Day, Thursdays, 10-10:30am before Bingo.

• Basic Computer Classes by Beth McDaniel and Cleveland Community College: Mondays and Wednesdays, May 15 through June 26, 10am-12pm.

• Wreath Making Class by Linda Carpenter: Tuesday, May 16, 1:00-2:00pm. Come to the Center to sign up. Cost is $2.

• Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association: Friday, May 19, 9am-2pm. Please come by the center to get a pledge card and sign up to rock.

• Oil Painting Class by Suzzette Profit: Wednesday, May 24, 9am-3pm. Cost is $30. Supplies not included. Supply list will be provided.

• Living Healthy for Brain and Body by the Alzheimer’s Association: Tuesday, May 30, 10:00-11:00am. Call to RSVP.

Ongoing Activities at the Patrick Center

• Ceramics: Mondays, 9:3010:30am.

• Facebook Chat: Mondays, 10-10:45am. (Online via Facebook) No chat on Monday, May 29.

• Seniors in Motion: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am. Suggested donation of $1 per class for nonYMCA members.

• Quilting: Mondays, 12:303pm.

• Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, 1-3pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Dance Floor Rockers): Mondays, 1-3pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Southern Class): Thursdays, 10-11:30am.

• Beginner Line Dancing: Mondays, 11:30-12:30pm.

• Clogging: Mondays, 3:304:30pm & Thursdays, 12:301:30pm.

• Knitting: Tuesdays, 8:3010:30am.

• Veterans Meeting: 1st Tuesdays, 9-10am.

• Bible History: Tuesdays, 10-11am.

• REFIT Dance Exercise: Tuesdays, 11am-12pm.

• Monthly Birthday Celebration: 4th Tuesdays, 10-11am.

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• Chair Volleyball: Tuesdays, 1-3pm and Fridays, 122pm.

• Dutch Lunch Bunch: 2nd Wednesdays. May 3-Big Dave’s Seafood in Forest City; June 13-Hamrick’s and Longhorn Steakhouse in Gastonia. Please sign up at the Front Desk and pay $1 bus fee.

• Jewelry Class I: Wednesdays, 10-11am.

• Jewelry Class II: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1-2pm.

• Canasta: Tuesdays, 1-3pm.

• Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 11:45-12:45pm. (Fee required) development of the Sunday School.

• Blood Pressure Clinic: 1st Wednesdays, 10-11:30am.

• Food Giveaway: 3rd Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Please call to sign up each month.

• Online Book Club: 4th Wednesdays, 4pm via Zoom. Please call Mauney Memorial Library to join.

• Leaving a Legacy: 1st Thursdays, 11am-1:30pm.

• Bridge: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1-4pm.

• Healthy Lifestyles Class: Thursdays, 8-9:30am.

• Gentle Exercise: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am.

• Bingo: Thursdays, 10:3011:15am.

• Coffee & Conversation: Fridays, 8:30-10am.

• Chorus: Fridays, 10-11am.

• Friday Lunch: Fridays, 11am-12pm. Call to sign up by Thursday at Noon. Cost is $3.

• WII Bowling League: Fridays, 12-1pm.

• Ping Pong/Corn Hole: Fridays, 1:30-2:30pm.

• Shred Truck: Bring your items to be shredded at any time the center is open and put them in the locked bin in the lobby.

Mr. Patterson was married to Miss Fairy Lillian Long, and to them have been born four girls, Madge. Thelma, Dorothy, and Fairy Grace. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and Fairy Grace now live in their home at 108 Gaston Street.