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Older Adult Programs at the Center
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Older adult activities mix fun and food Our activities for older adults are designed to help folks stay connected to our community and maintain a strong social network. Seniors come for card games, Bingo, Gentle Exercise class, and many also gather for our home-style meals, which provide good nutrition and a great place to make friends — new and old. Everyone 60+ is welcome to join in. Meet us in Bolz Room A for some fun!
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fees become the prize money for the tion. Topics are explored in an open-minded way. Course subject afternoon. matter is decided collaboratively by Upcoming Euchre dates: enrolled participants. Discussion Jan. 5 | Jan. 19 | Feb. 2 | Feb. 16 materials are provided. Dates are subject to change. Upcoming Philosophy dates: Jan. 10 | Jan. 24 Wednesdays and Fridays Feb. 7 | Feb. 21 Gentle Exercise
For more information about any older adult programming at the Center, contact Marlene Storms, Older Adult Program Director, This gentle mind/body exercise and at 241-1574 x232 or marlene@goodmancenter.org relaxation program is designed Marlene Storms
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For more information, contact the instructor, Joseph Lynch, at lynchjoseph38@gmail.com.
especially for people with arthritis, joint pain or any kind of stiffness that limits movement. These range- Holiday Meals & Music at the of-motion exercises are recommend- Older Adult Program ed by doctors and therapists to Musicians who made our holiday help keep joints flexible and can be meals complete: practiced both sitting and standing. Middleton Jazz Band on Nov. 13. By incorporating movements with Paris Blues on Dec. 4. basic principles from Tai Chi, you’ll The Copps employees from the lift your arms and your spirits! Shopko Drive store’s Christmas carol sing-a-long on Dec. 13. Hours and details The Mad Harpers on Dec. 13. Meets on Wednesdays from 10 to The Sun Prairie High School 11 a.m. in Merrill Lynch Room C Choir and Orchestra on Dec. 21 and the Friday classes meet from played for the older adults, pre9 to 10 a.m. — usually in the same school and 4K students. room. No registration needed. There is a $1 suggested donation. Led by Tuesday, Feb. 12 Sarah Watts, certified ROM (Range Valentine’s Day of Motion) Dance instructor. For more information, contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424.
Entertainment & Lunch
The musical entertainment will start at 10:30 a.m., followed by the meal and dessert. Those who wish Second Wednesdays can stay for the Tuesday euchre Five Minute Chair Massage tournament that starts at 1 p.m. ResFive minute chair massage by Dr. ervations are required for this meal Ron India, chiropractor. Free. Ar— RSVPs are due by Wednesday, rive early for this popular service. Feb. 6. Contact Marlene to RSVP Check the welcome board in the at marlene@goodmancenter.org or First time joining us? lobby for the location. Dr. India will 241-1574 x232. Need to cancel a ride? Please come a bit early and fill out Call the Center by noon the business do massages from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 two short registration forms. One day before the meal day, and we Upcoming chair massage dates: Spring Entertainment & form is to help us help you in case will cancel your ride. If you need to Nov. 14 | Dec. 12 | Jan. 9 Luncheon of an emergency, and the other cancel your ride after 2 p.m. or on The musical entertainment will start form helps us with reporting to our weekends, there is a different set of Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. followed by the meal funders. instructions — just ask Marlene. Senior Bridge at GCC and dessert at 11:45 a.m. ReservaLooking for a place on the east side tions are required by Wednesday, Affordable transportation Monday and Wednesday to play kitchen bridge? Join your Monday through Friday you can March 13. Nickel Bingo after Lunch hosts at GCC on Thursdays from 1 to catch a ride to the Center for only Older adults are welcome to bring Come for lunch and stay for the fun, 3:30 p.m. Adult bridge players of all 50 cents each way. If you live in the or just come to play. Where else can a family member or two. They are skill levels are welcome — you just service area of the North/Eastside also encouraged to bring friends you have so much fun for a nickel? need a working knowledge of the Senior Coalition or if you live north who may be new to Goodman ComLunch — hours and details game. of Buckeye Road and this side of munity Center. All meals are by Doors open at 10 a.m. the Interstate, you can catch a ride donation. Salad served at 11:40 a.m. with Transit Solutions for lunch at Several volunteers are needed for Lunch served following salad the Goodman Community Center each meal. Several volunteer bakers Bingo — hours and details Senior Program. Simply call are needed for the dessert-making Mondays: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Marlene at 241-1574 x232 by noon effort. Contact Marlene if you the business day before the day you Wednesdays: 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. would like to help out for any or all wish to come for lunch. Ask to be of these dinners. put on the ride list for the following Tuesdays Euchre meal day and await your ride! Is money tight? Older adults play euchre every Many seniors are struggling to make Tuesday from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. No ends meet these days. FoodShare need to preregister. You’ll need to Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. offers monthly deposits to help with pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! food purchases, freeing up money Ping Pong Prizes go to the top three scorers. for bills, medications and other Come play ping pong with our necessities. The average benefit for beautiful new table. New players Various Saturdays a single senior household is $108 per always welcome. Euchre month. It’s easy to apply and you can Alternate Thursdays get free, confidential assistance from Euchre games are offered the first a FoodShare outreach specialist. Saturday of each month from 12:30 ‘Philosophy of the Wise’ to 3 p.m. in Bolz Room A. Dessert You don’t need prior knowledge of Call Second Harvest Foodbank’s is from 12:30 to 1 p.m., and card Philosophy, or the so called “facility helpline at 1-877-366-3635 today to playing goes from 1 to 3 p.m. No for deep thinking.” This philosophi- see if you are eligible. need to preregister. Just pay $1 at cal journey will provide you with the door to feed the kitty! These intimate, life-enriching conversaContinued on next page