Good Life Gazette - July - Sept. 2018

Southlake Senior Activity Center Newsletter July—September 2018

285 Shady Oaks Drive Monday—Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM

817-748-8315 SeniorCenter@ci.southlake.tx.us www.SouthlakeSeniorCenter.com

SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION ABOUT

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CENTER

The Southlake Senior Activity center is designed to meet the recreational needs of today’s active senior adults. The casual nature of the Senior Center provides opportunities to socialize with friends and keep the mind, body and spirit engaged in meaningful activities. The Senior Advisory Commission’s (SAC) agenda and minutes are available at the Senior Center’s Library for Members to view.

Meet Our Staff

MEMBERSHIP A membership to the Senior Activity Center is complimentary for individuals 55 years old and better. Southlake residency is NOT required—we welcome individuals from all geographical areas!

Please refer to page 3 for how to become a member.

AMENITIES The Senior Activity Center features a lounge area, game parlor, fitness room, café and the Dick McCauley Library for members to utilize in addition to more space for special events, classes and other activities.

About Southlake Senior Funding Inc.

Soheila Phelps Senior Services Coordinator sphelps@ci.southlake.tx.us

Katherine Lubke Recreation Specialist klubke@ci.southlake.tx.us

Debora Marino Recreation Specialist dmarino@ci.southlake.tx.us

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Southlake Senior Funding Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized for charitable and educational purposes. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life, independence, dignity, and the mental and physical health of the senior community in Northeast Tarrant County. In 2010 we raised funds to purchase a 23-passenger bus. Since then we have sponsored a variety of trips and activities. You can help support SSFI when you shop at Kroger using your savings card to link to SSFI online at www.kroger.com or by using our listing #14551 (Southlake Senior Funding) at the store’s customer service desk. Join the SSFI Board of Directors and be a part of all the great things they offer for seniors.

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SOUTHLAKE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER REGISTRATION Becoming a member is easy! There are two ways to enroll: 1) Online Using the following link for easy registration: https://online.spectrumng.net/southlake 2) In person Our SSAC Staff can fully enroll with the member present. A valid driver’s license is required at the time of enrollment.

The CSI online portal will provide members the ability to pay online for any programs, as well.

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RECURRING ACTIVITIES MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Art Class ($4 Registration Fee per Class)

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Poker

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Chair Yoga

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Fun & Fitness

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Chair Pilates

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Fun & Fitness

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Chair Yoga

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Tai Chi 1

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Knitting Club

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Party Bridge

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Mah Jongg

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Poker

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Tai Chi 2

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Zumba Gold

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Zumba Gold 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM Line Dancing 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Card Club 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Duplicate Bridge 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Monday Lunch from Metroport Meals on Wheels

Thanks to the Following Sponsors: Dave Parks with Home Care Assistance Michele Appling with Century 21 Ttt

The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park Grand Brook Memory Care

iFratelli Pizza for catering the Senior Dance Trader Joe’s for weekly flower donations McGee Law Firm for Potluck Bingo prizes Nothing Bundt Cakes for cake donations A special thanks to SSFI for sponsoring The Lion King-The Musical on 7/6 4

JULY ACTIVITIES MONDAY

TUESDAY

2 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Expired Drug Drop-off

11:30 AM Monthly Birthday Celebration (Feedstore BBQ) Patriotic Day!

WEDNESDAY 3

6:00 PM Stars & Stripes Celebration (Town Square)

THURSDAY 4

FRIDAY 5

CLOSED

6 12:00 PM Lion King—The Musical (Bus) SOLD OUT

Happy 100th Birthday Ruby Buffalo!

9 10 11:30 AM 10:00 AM Weekly Luncheon Diabetes Presentation (Golden Corral-Ham)

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12 11:00 AM Learn Then Lunch

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20 Depart 1:15 PM Delaney Vineyards & Winery Tour Grapevine (Bus)

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National Hawaii Day! 16 11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Mexican)

August Fitness Class Registration begins for Residents

17 9:30 AM Matter of Balance

10:00 AM SSFI Meeting National Hotdog Day!

23 11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Asian Top)

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9:30 AM Matter of Balance

11:30 AM R.O.M.E.O.’s

6:00 PM Potluck Bingo

1:00 PM History Seminar

1:00 PM Movie (Dunkirk)

August Fitness Class Registration begins for Nonresidents

30 11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Joe’s Pizza—Lasagna)

31 9:30 AM Matter of Balance

See back page of newsletter For Parks & Rec Calendar

Lasagna Day!

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AUGUST ACTIVITIES MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Next month, Flu Clinic @ 10:30 on

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 Both Yoga classes will meet at 9:15 AM

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Monday September 10th 6 11:30 AM Monthly Birthday Celebration & Bingo (Feedstore BBQ)

7 9:30 AM Matter of Balance

11:00 AM Learn Then Lunch

10:00 AM Mystery Trip (Bus)

11:00 AM Learn Then Lunch 10:00 AM Pre-SAC Meeting

13 11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Mexican)

14 9:30 AM Matter of Balance

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1:00 PM SAC Meeting

National LeftHanders Day!

20 11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Meat U Anywhere) September Fitness Class Registration begins for Residents

16 11:00 AM Learn Then Lunch

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1:30 PM The Star Tour Cowboys’ HDQ (Bus) 21

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9:30 AM Matter of Balance 10:00 AM SSFI Meeting 6:00 PM Potluck Bingo

23 11:00 AM Learn Then Lunch

24 1:00 PM Movie (Arrival)

11:30 AM R.O.M.E.O.’s

National Tell a Joke Day!

27 11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Kroger fried chicken) September Fitness Class Registration begins for Nonresidents

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28 9:30 AM Matter of Balance

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30 1:00 PM History Seminar

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SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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CLOSED

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5 11:00 AM Learn Then Lunch

10:00 AM Pre SAC Meeting

7:00 PM Legends Hall Dance (The DFW Musicmakers) 13 12:00 PM Museum of Biblical Art-Dallas (Bus)

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9:30 AM Fun & Fitness (Rescheduled from Thurs.)

Talk Like a Pirate Day! 1:30 PM Pilates (rescheduled from Fri.)

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11:30 AM Monthly Birthday Celebration & Bingo (Feedstore BBQ)

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11 1:00 PM SAC Meeting

11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Golden Corral)

FRIDAY

9:30 AM Matter of Balance

10 10:30 AM Flu Clinic

THURSDAY

10:00 AM SSFI Meeting 11:00 AM Learn Then Lunch

10:30 AM Lunch Gone With the Wind Museum Tour Cleburne (Bus)

No Fun & Fitness

No Pilates No Zumba

1:30 PM Zumba (rescheduled from Fri.)

October Fitness Class Registration begins for Residents

24 11:30 AM Weekly Luncheon (Asian Top)

October Fitness Class Registration begins for Nonresidents

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25 6:00 PM Potluck Bingo

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27 11:30 AM R.O.M.E.O.’s

28 1:00 PM Movie (Logan Lucky)

INTRODUCING OUR 100+ CLUB! RUBY BUFFALO Ms. Ruby Buffalo was born on July 3, 1918 and has been a Southlake resident for over 19 years. She and her late husband began coming to the SSAC almost 10 years ago. Ruby is an active member of White's Chapel Church. She loves exercising and gardening, and she takes pride in taking care of her house all by herself. Her only daughter, Joan, and son-in-law, Gerald Daniel, are always there to provide any support and help she needs. She has three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren!

Ms. Ruby is a beautiful lady inside and out; she is an inspiration to all with her great outlook on life, and her beautiful smile lights up the room. Let's not forget she’s also one sharp dresser!

MILLIE STUCK Millie Stuck was born April 8, 1915, on a farm in Mills County, Texas. She graduated from Goldthwaite High School in 1933 and married Bill Stuck in Kerrville on June 4,1939.

The couple moved to Fort Worth in 1944 after a failed crop on their farm. Both went to work during World War II for what is now Lockheed Martin, building the experimental B-36 Peacemaker bomber aircraft.

When the war came to an end, Millie went to work as a dental assistant, spending the next 35 years working with the same dentist in Fort Worth, Texas.

Millie moved to Colleyville 14 years ago and continues to be very active in the community, volunteering and attending activities with the SSAC and White’s Chapel UMC. She has two children, three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

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MARTHA WOOD Martha (Watson) Wood was born February 13, 1915, in Humboldt, Tennessee. She was raised in Columbus, Mississippi with her sister, Clarissa. Martha took business courses in college before entering into her main occupation as a stenographer.

Martha married Joseph L. Wood in 1938, and the couple lived in Greenville, Mississippi with their adopted daughter, Julie Ann. Joseph passed away in 1978, and Julie Ann lived until 2003. Martha’s grandson, John, lives in Farmington, Arkansas.

Martha moved to Southlake in July 1993 and has been part of the SSAC’s Party Bridge group for many years. She lives in a little house on her nephew’s property and enjoys playing the piano, reading and cooking. She likes Italian food and loves sweets, especially chocolate.

Martha’s life philosophy is beautiful in its simplicity: she believes in living a Christian life with unselfish love and care for others.

TRIP DESCRIPTION Lion King - Musical—Dallas Sold Out

Museum of Biblical Art—Dallas

Registration is Mandatory Registration Fee: Free Event Fee: $40

Registration is Mandatory Registration Fee: $3 Event Fee: $9

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. Lions roar.

The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before in this breathtaking musical adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King.

This beautiful museum boasts eleven galleries and the Via Dolorosa Sculpture Garden. It offers a myriad of programs and events for art appreciators of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs.

Day Friday

Date 7/6

Time 12:00 PM—4:30 PM

Day Thursday

Date 9/13

Time 12:00 PM—4:30 PM

Mystery Trip Gone with the Wind Remembered—

Registration is Mandatory Registration Fee: $3

Cleburne

Come with us as we head out for a day of fun to parts unknown. More hints will be coming your way prior to departure.

Day Friday

Date 8/10

Time TBD

The Star (Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters) - Frisco Registration is Mandatory Registration Fee: $3 Event Fee: $20

Date 8/16

The Gone with the Wind Remembered Museum is a notfor-profit company that contains one of the most comprehensive and extensive collections of GWTW memorabilia in the world. We will begin the day with lunch.

Day Wednesday

Guided tour of the Dallas Cowboys World Corporate Headquarters at The Star in Frisco.

Important! A no-bag policy is strictly enforced. No purses, no backpacks, no exceptions! Thank you.

Day Thursday

Registration is Mandatory Registration Fee: $3 Event Fee: $7 Lunch: $$

Time 1:30 PM—4:30 PM

Special thanks to Grand Brook Memory Care for sponsoring our Dallas Cowboys trip! Their generosity enabled us to reduce the price of our tickets from $25.00 to $20.00.

Date 9/19

Time 10:30 AM—3:30 PM

Delaney Vineyards Tour—Grapevine Registration is Mandatory Registration Fee: $3 Event Fee: $9 Join us for an hour at the local Vineyard. Be sure to bring extra cash to visit their retail store.

Day Friday

Date 7/20

Time 2:00 PM

Check the shoes!

The number of shoes next to each trip will give you an idea about how much walking is involved while on the trip.

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Minimal walking

Amount of walking up to you

Lots of walking

Education Seminars Better Health Better You — A Matter of Balance Registration is Mandatory Manage concerns about falls and increase your activity levels. Learn exercises to increase strength, flexibility and balance. The eight week, two hour interactive sessions help reduce the fear of falling. This program is free for Tarrant County residents age 60 and over.

Day Tuesdays

Date 7/17—9/4

Time 9:30 AM

Better Health Better You — Diabetes Presentation Registration is Mandatory Presented by Carleen Stout, Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes & Cardiac Educator from Medical City Health Day Tuesday

Date 7/10

Time 10:00 AM

Registration is Mandatory Enjoy a bite to eat as you learn about different financial, health and legal topics!

Senior Living Solutions Series Presented by: Home Care Assistance and Century 21 Explore your options regarding long-term housing and how to pay. All transitional issues will be discussed: getting your home ready to sell, selling your home and what to do with all of those belongings.

Date 7/12 8/16 9/18

Registration is Mandatory Presented By: Congressman Merchant Speakers from local, state and federal agencies will speak about identity theft and scams targeting our seniors. They will share insights and best practices to avoid falling for these traps. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Day Tuesday

Date 8/7

Time 11:00 AM

Diabetes and Exercise Registration is Mandatory Presented By: The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park Topic: Learn the proper exercises for folks who have diabetes. Get a free BP check while you attend.

Day Thursday

Date 8/9

Time 11:00 AM

The Palliative Pathways Registration is Mandatory Presented By: Loretta Windman, Community Hospice Texas

Learn Then Lunch

Day Thursday Thursday Tuesday

Identity Theft Awareness Forum

Time 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM

This program will provide information about complex medical decision making, resources, advanced directives and more.

Day Thursday

Date 8/23

Time 11:00 AM

Knee Pain, Arthritis & Joint Replacement Registration is Mandatory Presented By: Dr. Deheshi Day Thursday

Date 9/6

Time 11:00 AM

Please note the changes to our cancellation policy!

Event/trip fees are non-refundable unless: 1. Member cancels a full week prior to event 2. Member cancels less than a week prior and a replacement is made from the waitlist or 3. Event/trip is cancelled by SSAC or venue 10

All event/trip dates and times are subject to change and or cancellation.

Special Interest Descriptions History Seminars

Art Class

Registration is Mandatory

Registration is Mandatory Registration Fee: $4 per Class

Come learn about a variety of history topics!

Day Thursday

Date 7/26

Time 1:00 PM

Topic: Modern Texas Rangers (1860-Present) Day Thursday

Date 8/30

Time 1:00 PM

Topic: Texas Notables: The Men and Women Who Made Texas

Potluck Bingo Night!

Learn different techniques using acrylic, pastels and watercolor. Taught by an artist instructor. Supplies required.

Day Mondays

Time 9:30 AM—12:00 PM

Knitting Club Have a quilt or piece you want to share? Just looking for tips to take your knitting to the next level? This is the group for you!

Registration is Mandatory

Day Fridays

Attendees are asked to bring a dish of choice to share, then enjoy a fun-filled game of BINGO! Please see a member of staff to sign up to bring a salad, main entrée or dessert.

R.O.M.E.O.’s

Time 10:30 AM—12:00 PM

Couples: Each person must bring their own dish.

Retired Old Men Eating Out is a group of gentlemen who meet every fourth Thursday of the month and grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant.

Day Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Day Thursday Monday Monday

Date 7/24 8/21 9/25

Time 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM

Enjoy a friendly game of poker in our senior parlor!

Time 12:00 PM—3:00 PM

Mah Jongg Sit down and play a game of Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg is a tile-based strategy game.

Day Thursdays

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Time 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM

Reminder! Medication Drop-off

Poker Day Tuesdays & Fridays

Date 7/26 8/23 9/27

Time 10:30 AM—1:00 PM

Day Monday

Date 7/2

Time 11:00 AM—12:30PM

Event Description Patriotic Day and 100th Birthday Celebration!

Celebrate the birth of the United States of America and Ruby Buffalo’s 100th birthday! Enjoy BBQ and come wearing your most patriotic attire. Entertainment sponsored by Grand Brook Memory Care.

Day Monday

Date 7/2

Time 11:30 AM—2:00 PM

Registration is Mandatory Rated: PG 13 In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.

Date 7/27

Time 1:00 PM

Movie: Arrival Registration is Mandatory Rated: PG 13 Linguistics professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams) leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors. Hoping to unravel the mystery, she takes a chance that could threaten her life and quite possibly all of mankind.

Day Friday

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Date 8/24

Football season is right around the corner! Kickoff the season with your friends at the Southlake Senior Activity Center! Enjoy some classic stadium style food at our weekly luncheon. Be sure to come decked out representing your favorite team, college or pro!

Day Monday

Date 8/27

Time 11:30 AM—1:00 PM

Flu Clinic

Movie: Dunkirk

Day Friday

Kickoff Special

Time 1:00 PM

With flu season right around the corner, Albertsons Pharmacy in Keller will be providing a Flu Clinic to help you combat the viral disease. Flu, pneumonia and tetanus shots will be given.

Day Monday

Date 9/10

Time 10:30 AM—12:30 PM

Movie: Logan Lucky Registration is Mandatory Rated: PG 13 West Virginia family man Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) teams up with his one-armed brother Clyde (Adam Driver) and sister Mellie to steal money from the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. Jimmy also recruits demolition expert Joe Bang to help them break into the track's underground system.

Complications arise when a mix-up forces the crew to pull off the heist during a popular NASCAR race while also trying to dodge a relentless FBI agent.

Day Friday

Date 9/28

Time 1:00 PM

Easy Sign-up Sheet Member’s Name

Date_____

Trips _____

Delaney Vineyard & Wine Tour

7/20

$12

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Mystery Trip

8/10

$3

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The Star—Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters

8/16

$23

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Museum of Biblical Art

9/13

$12

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Gone With the Wind Remembered Museum

9/19

$10 + lunch

Seminars _____

Diabetes Presentation

7/10

Free

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Learn then Lunch: Senior Living Solutions

7/12, 8/16, 9/18

Free

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History Seminar: Modern Texas Rangers

7/26

Free

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Learn then Lunch: Identity Theft

8/7

Free

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History Seminars: Texas Notables

7/26, 8/30

Free

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Learn then Lunch: Knee Pain, Arthritis, etc.

9/6

Free

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Learn Then Lunch: Diabetes & Exercise

8/9

Free

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Matter of Balance

7/17—9/4

Free

Activities _____

Potluck Bingo

7/24, 8/21, 9/25

Free

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Movie: Dunkirk

7/27

Free

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Movie: Arrival

8/24

Free

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Movie: Logan Lucky

9/28

Free

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Art Class

Mondays

$4

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Parks & Recreation Calendar

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