FITNESS
Tai Chi: Embracing the Mind, Body & Spirit
John Reiter
Weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays • 12:00-1:00pm
Dining Room
Start the week with deliberate, mind-centered movements that improve focus, balance, and self-control. Tai Chi Expert John Reiter welcomes all levels to practice the ancient art form.
Free
NEW! The Sym- Pose -Ium:
Yoga Studio
Cheryl Murga
Weekly • 1:15 - 2:15pm
Feb 27; Mar 8, 13, 20, 29; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Strengthen your bones, reduce stress, improve sleeping habits, and enhance your balance, flexibility, mobility, and strength with this yoga studio class! Open to all; beginners welcome.
Free
Brain & Body Fitness:
Seated Core Training with Ageless Grace
Carol Gerson
Weekly, Thursdays • 10:30-11:30am
Feb 2 (Free Demo), 9, 16, 23; Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Fitness Arena
Learn 21 exercises, based on everyday movements, that are natural, organic, and focus on the healthy longevity of the body and brain, improving overall brain health.
$8 / session | &58 / season pass
Membership discount not applicable.
Line Dancing 101
Center for Lifelong Learning
Brenda Taylor
Weekly, Mondays • 2:00-3:00pm
Mar 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17
Dining Room
Lessons will begin with basic steps, broken down and taught slowly for beginners. A progression towards intermediate dances will happen with a new dance every week. Come out and join the fun!
$7.50 / session | $15 / season pass
GARDENING
Preparing a Postage Stamp
Garden: E ciency & Abundance
Tiajuana Cochnauer
Tuesday, Feb 14 • 10:00-11:00am
Hydrangea Hall
Want to minimize watering and backbreaking labor while still growing fresh veggies just outside your door? Learn to maximize your crop yield while increasing e ciency anywhere.
$7.50
How to Grow in Aiken Soil: Tips and Tricks for Successful Gardening
Dr. Nathan P. Hancock
Tuesday, Feb 28 • 3:00-4:00pm
Hydrangea Hall
Gardeners i n the CSRA face several challenges including poor soil, insects, and severe weather. Dr. Hancock will provide vegetable
gardening advice based on years of experience and scientific training.
$7.50
ART
Still Life Sessions with A.C.
A.C. Daniel
Weekly, Tuesdays • 1:00-2:30pm
Jan 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; May 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Mar 15
Dining Hall
Attend weekly to cr eate artworks from still life under the helpful guidance of A.C. Daniel, local professional artist. A.C. will be on hand to answer any questions, provide helpful tips, and give a touch of wisdom.
$7.50 / session | $25 / season pass
The Crochet Collective
Emily Harwell
Wednesdays • 1:00-2:30pm
Feb 1, 15; Mar 1, 15, 29; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24
Hydrangea Hall
Bring your hooks and yarn and learn how to crochet in 3 dimensions under the helpful guidance of Emily Harwell, local Crochet Artist. Learn how to crochet plushies, stu ed animals, and more! All are welcome.
Free
Paint & Sip!
Presented by SC House Calls
Taylor Austin
Friday, March 10 • 5:30-7:00pm
Dining Room
Come for a night of relaxation, wine tasting, and painting as Taylor Austin
guides you in creating a take-home masterpiece, and explains what SC House Calls is all about.
$20
Rocks for Hope : Painting & Mental Health Awareness
Bonnie Fulghum
Monday, May 1 • 2:00-4:00pm
Dining Room
In celebration of M.H. Awareness month, join us as we paint rocks with uplifting messages for the comminuty, and learn about resources available for those struggling with mental heath Free
LITERARY ARTS
Stories of the Rich & Famous: The Titanic & Aiken’s Winter Colony
David Tavernier
Tuesday, Mar 21 • 3:00-4:00pm
Hydrangea Hall
A number of Aiken’s winter colonists were lost in the Titanic sinking of 1912. Learn about “Aiken’s Winter Colony in the Gilded Age,” specifically, John Jacob Astor, the Widener family, Col. Archibald Butt of Augusta, and others.
$7.50
Southern Honor in Classic Literature
Dr. Todd Hagstette
Wednesday, Apr 5 • 3:00-4:00pm
Hydrangea Hall
An exploration of Southern Honor in Classic Literature from expert Dr.
$7.50
HISTORY
Did Your Ancestors Know My Ancestors?
Tiajuana Cochnauer
Tuesday, Mar 21 • 11:00am-12:00pm
Hydrangea Hall
If your ancestors settled in the southeast in the 1600s or later, then they have met the Choctaw tribe. Learn the impact of this interaction on the Tribes of the U.S. government named the Five Civilized Tribes.
$7.50
Deep Dives Into the Revolutionary War Center for Lifelong Learning
John Karas
Thursdays • 3:00-4:00pm
Feb 23; Mar 2, 9, 16
Hydrangea Hall
This four part course will focus on the pre-eminent events of the Revolutionary War. Week 1: The British are Coming and Paul Revere Week 2: Bunker Hill Week 3: Valley Forge Week 4: The Drillmaster.
$15 / 4 sessions
EQUINE
TICKETS FOR THIS HORSE TALK SERIES CAN BE PURCHASED BY SESSION OR AS A SERIES PASS.
$7.50 / session | $30 / series pass
Why is Aiken an Equestrian Mecca?
Billy Benton
Monday, Feb 13 • 2:00-3:30 pm
Hydrangea Hall
This introductory equine talk will answer a very important question: Why does every Equestrian
Discipline train in Aiken? Billy Benton, equine expert, will briefly introduce the history, the disciplines and answer why!
Fox Hunting: The Thrill of the Chase!
Julie Weir Lula
Tuesday, Feb 21 • 3:00-4:30pm
Hydrangea Hall
Join us as Julie Weir Lula’s 30+ year passion for Foxhunting takes you “hunting with the hounds!” The hounds, the horns, the horses! Red coats, shiny boots, flasks and sandwich boxes? Yes!! Tally HO!
Grand Prix Eventing: The Equestrian Triathlon
Kate Boggan
Monday, Feb 27 • 2:00-3:30pm
Hydrangea Hall
Join us as Kate Boggan—A iken Horse Park Foundation Sta & experienced eventer—explains what the daring humans and horses are doing in these three disciplines, Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country, that make up Grand Prix Eventing —“An event like no other!”
McGhee's Mile: Modern Chariot Racing
Eric Goodell
Monday, Mar 6 • 2:00-3:30pm
Hydrangea Hall
Take your place behind the horse—on the “bike” once known as
the “sulky”—with champion driver, Eric Goodell. You’ll be moving at high speeds with video from every angle and learn about the sport, the history, the training, and the courage it takes to get to the finish line—first!
The Trials: Aiken’s Triple Crown Kicko
Lisa Hall & Barry Doss
Monday, Mar 13 • 2:00-4:00pm
Hydrangea Hall
Begun in 1942 as a way to give young horses in training the opportunity to experience every aspect of live racing, the Aiken Trials is legendary. Learn from Hall of Fame awardees and thoroughbred breeders on the international acclaim of the Aiken Trials.
56th Running of the Aiken
Spring Steeplechase:
Part 2 of Aiken’s Triple Crown
Jessica Miller & Frank Mullins
Monday, March 20 • 2:00-3:30pm
Hydrangea Hall
What are these colorful and courageous riders atop their equine partners doing going knock down speed around a huge course?!! We’ll give you all the ins and outs of what you’re seeing rail-side. Join us for Aiken’s Steeplechase history and much, much more.
Pacers & Polo: Aiken’s Triple Crown Closer
Tiger Kneece & Mary Driscoll
Monday, March 27th • 2:00-3:30pm
Hydrangea Hall
Mary Driscoll, USC Aiken
Advancement, and Tiger Kneece,
Aiken Polo Club Manager, share everything you need to know about Pacers & Polo– from the horses, to the players, to the game itself and its a liations with the university.
The Horse Show in the Woods: An Aiken Tradition
Joanna Samson
Tuesday, Mar 28th • 2:00-3:30pm
Hydrangea Hall
E questrian, outdoorsman, or history bu , the Aiken Horse Show is for you! Started by Mrs. Hitchcock in 1916, this prestigious show is one of the foremost competitions in Aiken. 105 years later, this show is still held in the middle of Hitchcock Woods.
ASK A PRO
Medicare 101: An Intro to Options and Benefits
Russel Turner
Monthly, Thursdays • 4:00-5:30pm
Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18
Hydrangea Hall
Medicare 101, to help you understand the di erences between Medicare Supplements and Medicare
Advantage Plans. This will help you understand how to navigate the very confusing process of Medicare and "what to do next."
Free
Senior Home and Health Care: What to Consider
Emma Myers, Darin Myers, & Kathy Dutton
Monday, Feb 13 • 10:00-11:00am
Hydrangea Hall
This session is an opportunity to
learn the ins and outs of senior home care, care services, and the pros and cons of di erent care avenues to help you navigate your decision. We will also expel the myths of Hospice care while educating and answering your questions on these topics.
$7.50
OTHER
Let’s Go Bingo!
Weekly, Mondays • 6:00-8:00pm
Jan 9, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 27; Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22
Dining Hall
Big hall bingo is here! Join us Monday evenings for a night of social interaction, friendly competition, cash prizes, concessions, and a winning good time! Doors open at 5pm.
$5 Cover Charge
Membership discount not applicable.
The Memory Cafe at ASLS
Kathy Lewis & Kristina Thomas
Wednesdays • 10:00-11:00am
Feb 8, 22; Mar 8, 22; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17, 31
Hydrangea Hall
Our Memory C afe is a supportive space for individuals with memory disorders and other forms of mild cognitive impairment, as well as their caretakers. Join us for interactive activities, presentations on care, and connectivity with others both caring for those with and experiencing memory disorders.
$7.50 / session | $15 / season pass
Culinary Demo’s with David
David Mills
Thursday, March 22nd • 5:00-6:00pm
Dining Room
Join us as Chef David Mills demonstrates how to plate mouth-watering meals sure to impress your next dinner party!
$25
1st Bi-annual Senior Soiree: The Masquerade Ball
Friday, June 2 • 6:00-8:00 pm
Hydrangea Hall & Dining Room
Come and experience the formal senior social event of the year with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music, and dancing! Coordinate your elegant ensembles with carnival-style masks, and win giveaways and prizes throughout this festive event!
$25
BUS TRIPS
ASLS Expedition: Exploring the SC State Museum
Tuesday, April 11 • 10:00am-6:00pm
This is your opportunity to visit our state museum in the bustling capital of Columbia SC! Meet at the ASLS facility at 9:45am sharp for a 10am bus departure. Enjoy 4 hours exploring the museum's ever changing exhibits by 11am. A late lunch/early dinner will follow at Lizards Thicket before returning to ASLS by 6pm. Limited seats available.
$25
Meals to be purchased separately. Membership discount not applicable.
Aiken Senior Life Services provides membership options for those who may be interested in attending multiple enrichment programs. Memberships must be renewed every season (Spring & Fall) and are exempt from certain activities. A membership is not required in order to attend ASLS enrichment programming, however, they o er great cost-saving benefits!
BRONZE AGE ( $45)
• 75% OFF courses and activities (exclusions apply)
• Membership Card and Badge for Events
SILVER TSUNAMI ( $65)
• 75% OFF courses for up to 2 people (exclusions apply)
• 2 membership cards and Badges for events
• 2 tickets to the Seniors Only Soiree on June 2nd, 2023
GOLDEN YEARS ($100)
• 75% OFF courses for up to 2 people (exclusions apply)
• 2 membership cards and Badges for events
• 2 tickets to the Seniors Only Soiree on June 2nd, 2023
• Invitation to all Fundraising Events
• Thank you letter from the Executive Director at ASLS
Visit the enrichment page at aikensenior.org for full program descriptions, program registry, and speaker, presenter, & activity lead information.