As we welcome June and the beginning of summer, we are excited for the energy, activities, and opportunities this season brings Summer is a wonderful time to stay active, connected with others and enjoy moments and bring our community together
Thank you to everyone who helps make our community a special place. Your support, participation, and positive spirit truly makes a difference each day.
We hope this summer brings you joy, relaxation, and time spent doing the things you love the most We can't wait to enjoy another great month together!
Happy June!
– Jim Scott, Director
AMBASSADOR
FLOYD LAYTON FLOYD LAYTON
Our Ambassador Spotlight for June is Floyd Layton! Our Ambassador Spotlight for June is Floyd Layton!
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Thank you, Mr. Floyd, for leading Bean Bag Baseball and all you do for our Thank you, Mr. Floyd, for leading Bean Bag Baseball and all you do for our Hays Center Community! We appreciate you! Hays Center Community! We appreciate you!
Monday
Class Location
9:30-12:00p Time Misc Crafts Arts & Crafts Room
10:00-12:00p Movie Monday Meeting Room
10:30-12:00p Sign Language Activity Room 2 Brenda
11:00-1:00p Spades Activity Room 1 Cheryl
11:00-4:00p Card Games Game Room
1:00-4:00p Sewing Arts & Crafts Room Jenny
12:00-1:00p Piano Lessons* Library Judy
1:00-2:00p Piano Lessons* Library Linda Naugher
2:00-3:00p Piano Lessons* Library Linda Tharp
2:00-4:00p Movie Monday Meeting Room
3:00-4:00p Piano Lessons* Library Linda Tharp
Piano Lessons- not currently taking new students at this time
Tuesday
8:45-9:45a Baptist Health* Meeting Room Bapitst Health
10:00-12:00p Computer Assistance Computer Room
9:00-2:00p Bridge Game Room Mike
12:00-4:30p Manjongg Activity Room 2 Anna
12:30-4:00p Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Musical Meetup Meeting Room
Wednesday Baptist Health- 1 & 3 Tuesday of each Month st rd
9:00-4:00p Pinocle Activity Room #1 - First Floor
10:00-11:00a Bible Study Activity Room 2 Hiawatha
10:00-12:30p Painting Opportunity Arts & Crafts Room Mignon
Time
11:00-4:00p
11:00-12:00p
1:00-3:00p
2:00-3:30p
Wednesday
Class
8:30-12:00p
9:00-2:00p
8:30-12:00p
9:00-4:00p
10:00-11:30a
10:30-11:30a
10:30-11:30a
11:00-12:00p
11:00-4:00p
Location
Card Games Games Room
Book Club* Library Mary & Gaia
Knitting Arts & Crafts Room
Creative Writing Group Library Sheryl
Book Club - Meets first Wednesday of the Month
Thursday
Intermediate Quilting Arts & Crafts Room Bridge Game Room
Intermed. Quilting Arts & Crafts Room Pinocle Activity Room 1 - First Floor
Writer’s Circle Activity Room 2
Everyday Mindfulness* Nicole & Betsy
Friday Tiffany Meeting Room
Everyday Resilience* Meeting Room Nicole & Betsy
Bible Study Library Diane
Card Games Game Room
1:00- 3:00p Knitting Arts & Crafts Room
Everyday Mindfulness- 1 Friday of each month st
Everyday Resilence- 3 Friday of each month rd
Grilling gives these shrimp tostadas a boost of smoky flavor. Skewering the shrimp prevents them from falling through the grates while getting even char on each side. If you have a grill basket, you can throw them in that instead; just make sure to get them into a single layer so they don't steam.
1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 count)
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajín
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup guacamole
1-2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro Crumbled cheese & s for serving
Source: EatingWell.com
Directions
Preheat grill to medium-high. Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil, chile-lime se garlic powder in a large bowl. Thread onto four skewers. Brush both sides of each tortilla with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Grill the shrimp until lightly browned and cooked through, flipping once, about 4 minutes. Grill the tortillas until lightly charred and crispy, flipping once, about 2 minutes.
Top the tortillas with cabbage, guacamole, jalapeño and the grilled shrimp. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with cotija and sour cream, if desired.
At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how these aspects work together and remind men to take charge of their health
Source: Brown University Health
Recommended Screenings for Adult Men
Annual Physical Exam
Blood Pressure Check
Height, Weight, and Waist Circumference
Obesity & Body Circumsterence
Prostrate Evaluation when appropriate
Review of medications, lifestyle habits, sleep, mental health, & fall risk
Metabolic & Cardiovasucular Health
Faster Blood Sugar or diabetes Screening
Cholesterol/lipid profile
Cardiovascular risk Assessment
Thyroid testing in some older adults
Vaccinations
Stay current on reccomended immunizations, including:
Influenza
COVID 19
Tdap
Hepatitis A&B
Shingles
Pneumococcal vaccines
STI & Infectious Disease
Screening
Screening Recommendations depend on personal risk factors
Cancer Screening
Based on age, family history, and personal risk factors
Bone & Mobility Health
Osteroporosis Screening
Fall-risk Assessment
Evaulation for height loss or low-impact fracture
Vision & Eye Health
Routine Eye Exams for important to monitor for:
Vision changes
Cateracts
Glucoma
Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Eye Disease
The Importance of Social Connection
Social connection plays an important role in both physical and mental health, yet many Americans report feeling lonely or isolated. Research shows that loneliness can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression and anxiety and may even raise the risk of early death at levels comparable to smoking.
The good news is that staying connected can improve overall wellbeing, reduce stress and support a healthier immune system. Simple activities like sharing a meal, joining a class, attending an event or volunteering can make a meaningful difference.
At the Hays Center, many of the programs and activitie month help foster these important connections. Wheth in fitness classes, games, educational programs, socia community events, staying involved is a great way to physical and emotional wellness.
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
Social Event
Tai Chi is a Hays Center Favorite!
Our newly installed Hays Hub TV Display! More TV Displays to come! The Hays Center hosted a community Spring into Wellness Health Fair! Summer Cereal Drive through June 26!
Mayor Terry Hartwick and Director Jim Scott at the Pulaski County Master Gardener Ice Cream
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Water Aerobics: Move comfortably in the water while improving mobility, balance, and endurance with exercises designed to support total-body health
PACE: This low-impact, 1 hour group program is designed to reduce joint pain, improve flexibility, and increase strength. Suitable for all fitness levels!
Tai Chi: Enhance strength, stability, and peace of mind with this low-impact class focused on mindful movement and breath.
Step Aerobics: A lively step class designed to improve cardiovascular health, balance, and overall fitness set to motivating music.
Walking Healthy- Build confidence in your ability to be physically active and increase your endurance for walking - we focus on the components of walking!
Yoga: Build strength and mobility while reducing stress through guided poses and relaxing breath work!
Body Groove- Let’s move and groove to a dance inspired fitness workout - this class is for all fitness levels!
Zumba: A fun, dance-inspired workout set to upbeat music that boosts cardio endurance and totalbody fitness.
Henry Hawk- Let’s get strong together! This class will help you gain muscle endurance and strength!
Ageless Grace-Stay sharp and active with this playful, easy-to-follow class designed to support brain health and joint mobility.
Everyday Mindfulness- Come learn simple techniques that you can use in your daily life to improve your well-being
Everyday Resilience - Practice being present in the moment and learn how that can help build resilience.
June 4: Quitman Catfish Barn Bus Ticket $5, Bus Leaves 3:00pm
“All you can Eat”$20.00
June 10: Crystal Bridges, New Exhibit Bus Ticket $10 Bus Leaves 8:00am
June 12: Pink Tomato Festival, Warren, AR Bus TIcket $7 Bus Leaves 9:30am - Lunch at Festival
June 17: Petit Jean Fall Car Show and Swap Meet Bus Ticket: $7 Bus Leaves 9:30am
June 24: Cove Creek Swim Trip Bus Ticket: $6, No Life Guard
Bring Cold Drinks, Snacks, and Sack Lunch Bus Leaves 10:00am
June 26: New China Buffet Bus Ticket: $2, Bus Leaves 11:00am
“All you can Eat” $20
July 2: 3Flea Market & Peggy Sue’s Heber Springs
July 16: Bass Pro, Memphis Bus Ticket: $6 Bus Ticket: $8, Bus Leaves: 9:00am Bus Leaves 10:00am
July 8: Professor Bowl, Drug Emporium & TJ Max
July 22: Wood Grill, Benton Bus Ticket: $2 Bus Ticket: $3, Bus Leaves: 10:30am Bus Leaves 10:00am
July 9: Searcy Bingo
July 24: Cave City Watermelon Festival Bus Ticket $5, Bus Leaves at 10:00am Bus Ticket: $8, Bus Leaves: 9:30am
July 15: Fulton County Fair
July 29: Mystic Caverns Bus Ticket: $9, Bus Leaves at 9:00am Bus Ticket: $10, Bus Leaves 8am, Lunch in Harrison
