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Camelot Friendship Senior Center May 2013 events calendar
AARP driving safety class is available at two sites in May
You’re invited to visit the Camelot Friendship Senior Center, 9270 Cady Ave. (two blocks north of Blondo Street) this month for the following: • May 1: Make May Day baskets with preschoolers from Benson’s “A is for Art” program. • May 2: A visit from Pam Witt from Heartland Cats @ noon. • May 7: Council meeting @ 10 a.m. • May 8: Birthday Bash. Enjoy cake and ice cream. Lunch is free for those with a May birthday. • May 15: An 11:45 a.m. presentation by Carol Lainholf, RN, on How to Prepare for Your Doctor’s Visit. • May 16: Jackpot Bingo @ 12:15 p.m. The cost is $1.50 for four Bingo cards. • May 22: Entertainment by Johnny Ray Gomez from the Merrymakers @ 11:30 a.m. • May 29: Entertainment by the Hot Flash Dancers @ 11:45 a.m. The facility will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day. The Camelot Friendship Senior Center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is served at 11: 30 a.m. A $3 donation is suggested for the meal. Reservations are due by noon the business day prior to the meal you wish to enjoy. Center activities include pinochle on Tuesdays, pitch on Wednesdays, and Bingo on Mondays and Thursdays. Each Tuesday, win prizes (requires a $1 donation) in the 50-50 raffle. For meal reservations and more information, please call 402-444-3091.
AARP is offering a four-hour course on safe driving. The class is designed to teach older drivers how to boost safety awareness, refresh and improve their driving skills, and minimize crash risks. There are no exams or tests involved. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Insurance discounts may apply. The class cost $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members. Friday, May 10 • Noon to 4 p.m. Metropolitan Community College 204th St. & West Dodge Rd. Class # AUAV 004N72 To register, call 402-457-5231 Saturday, May 11 • Noon to 4 p.m. AARP Information Center 1941 S. 42nd Street To register, call 402-398-9568
Produce coupons available in June During June 2013, the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging will again be offering coupons that can be exchanged for produce through the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program. Recipients must be age 60 or older and have an annual income of less than $21,256.50 for one person and $28,693.50 for a two-income household. One set of coupons will be allowed per household. More information should be available through your ENOA senior center at the end of May. For a complete list of ENOA senior centers, log on to enoa.org. The coupons are expected to be available for distribution in early June. For more information, see the June New Horizons.
Florence Senior Center events schedule The Florence Senior Center, 2920 Bondesson St., is newly renovated and features access to an activity room, gym, weight room, and library. Here are a few of the upcoming events at the center you won’t want to miss: • May 3: Presentation on 150 Years of the Union Pacific Railroad @ 11 a.m. The Union Pacific Railroad Chorale will sing some classic railroad songs. Stay for a noon lunch and music by organist Jeanne Sabatka.
• May 10: Mother’s Day Party. • May 24: Memorial Day celebration. • June 9: Enjoy a taco and baked potato bar lunch @ 1 p.m. and entertainment by Wayne Miller @ 2 p.m. • June 11: Entertainment by Kim Eames from the Merrymakers during our noon lunch. The Florence Senior Center is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is served at noon. A $3 donation is suggested for
the meal. Reservations are due by noon the business day prior to the meal you wish to enjoy. Center activities include Tai Chi (Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.), Bingo (Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m.), cards games (pinochle and pitch on Thursdays), dancing and entertainment on Fridays. For meal reservations and more information, call Amy Bench or Carol Larson at 402-444-6333.
Military Appreciation Day set for May 26
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ou’re invited to attend Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the German-American Society, 3717 S. 120th St. The festivities will include a military color guard and the singing of the National Anthem @ 11:30 a.m., music by the Duffy Belorad Orchestra from noon to 3 p.m., patriotic and
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cultural entertainment from 3 to 4 p.m., and the Omaha Big Band from 4 to 7 p.m. Great food and beverages will be available throughout the event. Admission is free for all active and retired U.S. military personnel and $5 for non-veterans. The admission fees will be donated to the Disabled American Veterans Association. For more information, please call 402-333-6615.