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SP June 2015 Vol. 7 Issue 7
Check out the Calendar for NEW events
Get Ac ve and Get Involved! A publica on from the Hurst Senior Ci zens Ac vi es Center
Senior Pipeline Tidings… “A Father” By Terry Mesler He is a Boss, a Coach, a person who knows all. He is a great hugger, a walker, someone with to play ball. He is a teacher of Life’s Lessons, someone who gives you a loan. He is love and more love, someone who you want to be like when you are grown. A Father can be gentle, kind and so much fun. He’s proud of his daughter, and of his son!
MEMBERSHIP at the Senior Center is required and is open to Seniors ages 55 & over. Hurst Residents
$20 per year $5 day pass
Non-Residents
$80 per year $10 day pass
Senior Center Staff Linda Rea Michelle Varley Laura Gore Linda Provence Ron Beall Deb Bolin Diana Conway Elaine Wicker
Operating Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 7 am - 7 pm Thursday, 7 am - 9 pm Friday, 7 am - 7 pm Closed Saturday & Sunday
Director Activities Coordinator Senior Secretary Asst. Activ. Coordinator Part-Time Attendant Part-Time Attendant Part-Time Attendant Part-Time Attendant Part-Time Attendant
Hurst Senior Citizens Activities Center 700 Heritage Circle Hurst, Texas 76053 817.788.7710 www.hursttx.gov/hscac
CREATIVE ARTS Basic Drawing (91088N 3/12/CRB) Mondays, June 1-29, 9 - 10 am Basic drawing techniques. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Instructor: Arlene Taylor. $30/mo. Continuing Drawing (91025N 3/12/CRB) Mondays, June 1-29, 10 am - 12 pm Basic experience needed. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Instructor: Arlene Taylor. $30/mo. Multi-Media Painting (91101N 1/16/CRB) Mondays, June 1-29, 1 - 4 pm Classes on the use of watercolor, pastels, acrylic and oil painting. Choose your medium! Instructor: Victoria Pederson, $40/mo. Uniquely You Photo Album (91004N 1/12/ SA) Thursday, June 4, 6:00 pm Make an album from scratch, add your photos. Instr. fee $5 Supply fee $10. Father’s Day Scrapbook Pages (91008N 1/5/SA) Friday, June 12, 1:30 pm Create a set of 2 pages w/theme “Father’s Day”. Grab your spot -limit of 6. Instr. fee $5 ,Supply fee $10. 4th of July Cards (91015N 5/10/SA) Friday, June 19, 1:30 pm Have fun creating cards to share w/family or friends or to sell. Instr. fee $5, Supply fee $10. Crafty Corner I (91049N 1/8/SA) Thursday, June 4, 2:30 pm Entwined Decorative Jar. Instructor: Diana Conway. Instr. fee $5. Supply fee $8.
Paper Crafting for HSCAC (91080N 1/24/CRB) Fridays 11 am Join Gloria Castillo as she works with you to design custom greeting cards to be sold at the HSCAC Craft & Holiday Market. Free! You Can Paint with Oils (91074N 6/15/SA) Friday, June 19, 9:30 am—12:30 pm Paint “Spring Trees on Country Road” in one inspiring lesson. Bring paper towels and wear old clothes. Instructor: Susan Gardens. $15 Instructor fee, $18 supply fee. Simple Sewing Repairs (91009N 1/8/SB) 4th Friday of the month, 3 pm Need a button sewn on, a hem repaired or other minor sewing done? Diana Cubillos will be available to offer assistance in getting the mending done. Please sign up so she knows to expect a repair. FREE! Quilter’s Choice (91024N 1/8/SB) Mondays 10 am—1 pm This month’s project is the "Kaleidoscope" quilt. Supply list provided the first day of class. Instr: Margaret Leatherwood. $25/mo. Quilter’s Lab (91078N 1/12/SB) Tuesdays 10 am—1 pm Instructor assistance w/your project. Instructor: Jan Cook. $25/mo. Beginner Quilt Making (91047N 1/12/SB) Wednesdays 10 am—1 pm You do not have to make a bed size quilt to be a quilter! Come learn all the basics of quilting. Project finished in a month! Instructor: Jan Cook. $25/mo.
Bead Mania I (91048N 1/8/CRB) Thursday, June 11, 2:30 pm Owl & Pearl Bracelet Instructor: Diana Conway. Instr. fee $5; Open Wine Bottles (91054N 1/20/SA) Supply fee $10. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am—2 pm. Bring Bead Mania II (91056N 1/8/SA) Thursday, your own bottle(s), then decide what you want June 18, 2:00 pm Super Duos Wrap to make. Lamps require a $3 cutting fee and Bracelet. Instructor: Diana Conway. Instructor light kit. Decals available for additional charge. Instructor: Debbie Smith. $5 monthly fee. fee $5; Supply fee $10. Crafty Corner II (91057N 1/10/CRB) Thursday, June 25, 2:30 pm Decoupage Summer Pail Instr: Diana Conway. Instr. fee $5; Supplies $10. 1/10/CRB) Glass Fusion (91073N Wednesday, June 24, 11 am Learn to cut glass and more as you create a pendant for a necklace. ($5 additional piece). $15 class fee.
Open Ceramics (91001N 1/20/SA) Tues. & Thursdays, 9 am—2 pm Bring your own supplies. Instr: Debbie Smith. $5 monthly fee. Open Glass Fusion (91092N 1/10/CRB) 2nd Tue. at 2 pm & 3rd Thur. at 6 pm. Use your own materials. Participants are required to have taken the Glass Fusion class at least once. Center and staff are not responsible for outcome of fired pieces. $5 monthly fee.
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Computer Resource Center The Computer Resource Center is always open during our regular operating hours for members to use. Please check in at the front desk in order to get an access key to the room. No food or drinks are allowed. We offer a variety of classes on technology related topics. Should you need to use the learning center while a class is going on, we kindly ask that you use the computers at the back of the room. Use of the Learning Center is FREE! Get Your Pics (lobby) Tuesdays, June 9 & 23, 2:00 p.m. Want copies of the pictures that have been taken here at the Senior Center? Bring a thumb drive and we will save you a copy. FREE! Document Scanning Need a document scanned so you have it in a digital format? Ask the front desk about this free service for our members. Limit of 10 pages. You must have an email address or provide a thumb drive. FREE! Private Computer Lessons (93005N 1/1/ Comp) By Appointment Do you need just a little one on one assistance with a computer issue? Do you prefer an individual lesson over a group lesson? Do you have a specific task you are trying to do or program you want to master? Make an appointment for a private computer training session. Instructor may vary depending on topic or area of desired training. Limited assistance is available for laptops and other devices. $5 for a 30 minute session. Multiple sessions may be purchased at one time. Please sign up at the front desk and a trainer will contact you to schedule your private lesson.
Computer Resource Center Open Orientation The Learning Center, now called the Computer Resource Center, has undergone a makeover! Come take a tour of all the Computer Resource Center now has to offer. Test drive the new equipment, try out the new software and website accessibility. Onsite volunteer and/or staff will be available to guide you through log in, desktop navigation and answer any questions you may have about our updated Computer Resource Center. FREE! • Mondays (93009N 1/16/LC) June 1—29, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm • Wednesdays (93007N 1/16/LC) June 3—24, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Get to Know a Computer (93017N 1/5/ Comp) Wednesdays, June 3-24, 9:00 am 10:00 am Class for those who have never used a computer. Become familiar with the mouse, keyboard and basic functions of using a computer. Instructor: Laura Gore. FREE! Beginning Computers (93015N 1/10/Comp) Wednesdays, June 3-24, 10:00 am 11:00 am A first course in computers designed to provide students with hands-on experience of a PC. Introduction to a variety of applications and programs: Word, Excel, File Manager, & Internet Explorer. Instructor: Terri Skaggs. FREE! Introduction to Etsy.com (93003N 1/16/ Comp) Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 am12:00 pm Learn how to sell your craft items and other work on Etsy.com. Class will start with how to open a shop, set your policies, and add items. Instructor: Diana Conway. FREE!
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Preserving Your History (93033N 1/16/ Comp) Fridays, June 5-12, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. These classes will help guide you as you begin documenting the key moments, people, and experiences of your life. Everyone has a story, and yours deserves to be preserved. A variety of media will be discussed including video, audio, word processing, images, etc. Instructor: Emily Johnson. FREE!
Introduction to Ancestry.com (93014N 1/16/Comp) Friday, June 19, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Have you been bitten by the genealogy bug? Are you ready to dive in Ancestry.com, one of the premier family history websites? Attend this course for a basic primer into how to navigate, search, and connect with family members. Emily Johnson. FREE!
Digital Photos (93039N 1/16/Comp) Friday, June 5-19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Do you have digital photos? Wonder how you can edit photos without pricey software? Confused about what to do with the photos after you have taken them? Attend this series of classes to put your angst to rest and enjoy being a shutterbug. FREE!
iPad and iPhone (93042N 1/16/Comp) Fridays, June 5-26, 9:30 am - 10:30 am Each week explore a different topic related to iPad & iPhone technology. Bring your device and questions. Instructor: Fannette Welton. FREE! Email Only (93027N 1/5/Comp) Tuesdays, June 2-30, 9 - 10 am Class features a new topic each week for those new to Yahoo mail. Class limit 5. Instructor: Cecil Kearney. FREE! • Week 1 - Write email and attach pictures • Week 2 - Read email and save pictures • Week 3 - Organize with folders and filters • Week 4 - Options and making changes Windows 8 (93004N 1/8/Comp) Tuesdays, June 2-30, 10:15 am 11:15 am You are welcome to bring your own laptop. However, the Senior Center computers are now Windows 8. Instructor: Cecil Kearney FREE! • Week 1 - How to do what you did before Windows 8 • Week 2 - New and fun stuff on the tiles
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Digital Cameras (93008N 1/16/Comp ) Friday, June 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Want to learn how to take better photos? Frustrated with all the buttons and settings on your camera? Attend this 1-session class to put your angst to rest and enjoy being a shutterbug. Instructor: Emily Johnson. FREE!
Week 3 - More to do on the Start Screen Week 4 - Fun with new search program
Intermediate Computers (93016N 1/5/ Comp) Tuesdays, June 2-30, 11:30 am 12:30 pm New topic each week for those ready to increase their computer skills. Class limit 5. Instructor: Cecil Kearney. FREE! • Week 1 - Intermediate E-mail • Week 2 - Intermediate MS Word • Week 3 - Intermediate Searching • Week 4 - Back up your data
FITNESS/HEALTH/WELLNESS Open Fitness Fitness room with all the latest equipment for your workouts. For your protection, you must wear closed toed shoes with rubber soles and backs (no slip ons) when using the fitness room. Please limit equipment use to 30 minutes at a time. Orientation required before use. See calendar for Tuesday and Friday orientation schedules. DVD Exercise Classes Join friends and come to these FREE DVD led classes with staff participation. See the “Open Activities” schedule for days and times. No need to sign up. Personal Training Interested in getting personal training? See the front desk. $35/hr. Yoga Classes Yoga attempts to balance mind and body via physical postures, controlled breathing, relaxation and meditation. Improve balance, flexibility, strength and more. Classes are designed for all levels. Bring a yoga mat. • • •
Hatha Yoga (92035N 3/25/MPS) Tuesdays, 2:30 pm. Instructor: Michelle Varley. FREE! Chair Yoga (92053N3/25/MPS) Tuesdays, 3:45 pm. Instructor: Michelle Varley. FREE! Yoga Therapy (92052N3/15/MPS) Thursdays, 11:15 am. Instructor: Gina Shelton.$16/4 classes.
Yoga Private Sessions By appointment. Sign up at front desk. Instr: G. Shelton $35/hr. Strengthen On Your Mat (92061N 5/30/MPS) Mondays 10:00 am. Classes will start in July! Core strengthening combining pilates, basic exercise moves, and yoga. Bring a bottle of water and a mat. Instructor: Rosy Pritchett. $10/4 classes Line Dancing Join Instructor Barbara Albright on Thursdays for FREE dance classes. • Beginners Line Dance (92054N 5/30/MP) 1 –1:45 pm - Entry level line dancing class. • Intermediate Line Dance(92055N 5/30/MP) 1:45 - 2:30 pm - Some experience is good. Hawaiian Dance Lessons (92047N 1/20/MPN) Wednesdays, 11 am. A variety of traditional Hawaiian dances and brief history lessons about Hawaii. Instr: Stephanie Mahelona. FREE! Zumba Gold Latin inspired fitness dance classes taught by certified instructors. Purchase a punch card for $20 for 5 sessions, which can be used as often as you like until you have taken the 5 classes. (Must be used within 3 months of date purchased). Pink card is good Mondays. Green card is good for Wednesdays. • Mondays (92001N 5/30/MP) 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Instructor: Behka Hartman • Wednesdays (92002N 5/30/MP) 10:00 am - 10:45 pm Instructor: Kalyn Worthey Tai Chi (92049N 3/20/MPN ) Wednesdays 9 am—9:55 am. Chinese system of slow meditative exercise designed for relaxation, balance, and health. Instructor: David Hyland. FREE! Fit Start I Exercise Class Instructor led fitness class designed for those just starting to exercise and also for those with low mobility. Please bring a bottle of water with you. • Mondays (92063N 5/30/MPS), 5:45 pm, Instructor: Rosy Pritchett. $12.50/ 5 classes
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Tuesdays (92036N
5/30/MPS)
Wednesdays (92062N Thursdays (92058N
9:00 am, Instructor: Jerri Worl. $12.50/5 classes
5/30/ MPS)
5/30/MPS),
5:45 pm
Instructor: Rosy Pritchett. $10/ 4 classes
9:00 am, Instructor: Jerri Worl. $10/4 classes
Fit Start II Exercise Class Class is for those ready to move to the next level in their fitness. Class will include floor exercises. Please bring an exercise mat and a bottle of water with you. • Wednesdays (92050N 5/30/MPS) 9:00 AM, Instructor: Gerald Campbell $10/4 classes. • Fridays (92051N 5/30/CRA) 9:00 AM, Instructor: Gerald Campbell $10/4 classes.
AQUATICS CLASSES UNSTRUCTURED WATER TIME Use of the pool for unstructured water time is scheduled three days per week in two 55 minute increments. Space is limited to a maximum of 15 participants per day/time slot. Water noodles and kick boards are available for your use. We kindly ask that you return the equipment to the designated area when you are through using it. Inflatable floatation devices are prohibited.
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Mondays, 10:00 am - 10:55 am (92065N
3/15/HVR)
$5/month
Mondays, 11:00 am - 11:55 am (92066N
3/15/HVR)
$5/month
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 10:55 am (92067N
3/15/HVR)
$5/month
Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 11:55 am (92068N
3/15/HVR)
$5/month
Fridays, 10:00 am - 10:55 am (92069N
3/15/HVR)
$5/month
Fridays, 11:00 am - 11:55 am (92070N
3/15/HVR)
$5/month
Purchase a 5 class Punch Card (92075N) for $20. Choose your day and time. Come when it’s convenient for you. No worries about missing a class. (Card only applies to instructor led classes.) See front desk for details. WATER WELLNESS If you have sore or tight joints, lower back pain, balance issues, or general aches and pains, come try out this gently paced water wellness class to help ease your symptoms. The water allows you to extend your joints and muscles in ways you are not able to on land. Swimming skills are not required. Instructor: Behka Hartmann
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Tuesdays, 10:05 am - 10:45 am (92071N
3/15/HVR)
AQUA PARTY FUN Do you like to move it and groove it? Come have fun in our low-impact aqua class that is perfect for any fitness level. We will be using the water and various resistance tools to help you improve your muscle tone, and strength. Swimming skills are not required. Instructor: Behka Hartmann
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Thursdays, 10:05 am - 10:45 am (92072N
3/15/HVR)
WORK IT IN WATER Improve your cardio strength, endurance, and muscle tone in this awesome aqua class while you have fun, too! Aqua weights, noodles and kick boards along with your own body weight will be used to maximize your workout. Swimming skills are not required. Instructor: Behka Hartmann
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Tuesdays, 11:05 am - 11:45 am (92073N
3/15/HVR)
Thursdays, 11:05 am - 11:45 am (92074N
Monday Pool Use Hours 10:00 - 12:00 10:00 - 10:55 Unstructured Water Time 11:00 - 11:55 Unstructured Water Time
Tuesday
3/15/HVR)
Thursday
Friday
10:00 - 10:55 Unstructured Water Time
10:05 - 10:45 Aqua Party Fun
10:00 - 10:55 Unstructured Water Time
11:00 - 11:55 Unstructured Water Time
11:05 - 11:45 Work It In Water
11:00 - 11:55 Unstructured Water Time
Wednesday
Senior Center Pool Use Hours 10:00 - 12:00
Senior Center Pool Use Hours 10:00 - 12:00
10:05 - 10:45 Water Wellness
11:05 - 11:45 Work It In Water
Senior Center Pool Senior Center Pool Use Hours Use Hours 10:00 - 12:00 10:00 - 12:00
June Monday
Tuesday
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9:00 Fit Start I 9:00 Email Only 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 10:00 HSCAC Crafting 10:15 Windows 8 11:30 Intermediate Computers 2:30 Hatha Yoga 3:45 Chair Yoga
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9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Fit Start II 9:00 Get to Know a Computer 10:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Beginning Computers 10:00 ZUMBA Gold 10:00 Massage & Reflexology 10:00 Beginner Quilt Making 11:00 Hawaiian Dance 2:00 Ladies Powder Puff Pool 5:45 Fit Start I
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9:00 Fit Start I 9:00 Email Only 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 10:00 HSCAC Crafting 10:15 Windows 8 11:30 Intermediate Computers 2:00 Get Your Pics 2:30 Hatha Yoga 3:45 Chair Yoga 6:00 Fitness Orientation (92025)
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9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Fit Start II 9:00 Get to Know a Computer 10:00 ZUMBA Gold 10:00 Beginning Computers 10:00 Massage & Reflexology 10:00 Beginner Quilt Making 11:00 Hawaiian Dance 1:00 Dr.’s Health Talk 2:00 Birthday Party 5:45 Fit Start I
8:00 Sign-ups 9:00 Basic Drawing 9:30 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Continuing Drawing 10:00 Quilter’s Choice 10:00 CRC Open Orientation 11:30 ZUMBA Gold 1:00 Multi-Media Painting 2:00 Music & Song 2:00 Essential Oils Workshop 5:45 Fit Start I 9:00 Basic Drawing 10:00 Continuing Drawing 10:00 Quilter’s Choice 10:00 CRC Open Orientation 11:30 ZUMBA Gold 1:00 Multi-Media Painting 2:00 Music & Song 5:45 Fit Start I
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9:00 Basic Drawing 10:00 Continuing Drawing 10:00 Quilter’s Choice 10:00 CRC Open Orientation 11:30 ZUMBA Gold 1:00 Multi-Media Painting 2:00 Music & Song 3:00 Book Club 5:45 Fit Start I
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9:00 Basic Drawing 9:30 Self Defense Wrksp 10:00 Continuing Drawing 10:00 Quilter’s Choice 10:00 CRC Open Orientation 11:30 ZUMBA Gold 1:00 Multi-Media Painting 2:00 Music & Song 5:45 Fit Start I
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9:00 Basic Drawing 10:00 Continuing Drawing 10:00 Quilter’s Choice 10:00 CRC Open Orientation 11:30 ZUMBA Gold 1:00 Multi-Media Painting 2:00 Music & Song 5:45 Fit Start I
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9:00 Fit Start I 9:00 Email Only 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 10:00 HSCAC Crafting 10:15 Windows 8 11:30 Intermediate Computers 2:30 Hatha Yoga 3:45 Chair Yoga
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9:00 Fit Start I 9:00 Email Only 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 10:00 HSCAC Crafting 10:15 Windows 8 11:30 Intermediate Computers 2:00 Get Your Pics 2:30 Hatha Yoga 3:45 Chair Yoga 6:00 Fitness Orientation (92026)
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9:00 Fit Start I 9:00 Email Only 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 10:00 HSCAC Crafting 10:15 Windows 8 11:30 Intermediate Computers 1:00 Medicare Benefits Q&A 2:30 Hatha Yoga 3:45 Chair Yoga
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9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Fit Start II 9:00 Get to Know a Computer 10:00 ZUMBA Gold 10:00 Beginning Computers 10:00 Massage & Reflexology 10:00 Beginner Quilt Making 11:00 Intro to Etsy.com 11:00 Mixed Doubles Pool 11:00 Hawaiian Dance 2:00 Bingo in the Afternoon 2:00 History of Aviation 5:45 Fit Start I
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9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Fit Start II 9:00 Get to Know a Computer 10:00 ZUMBA Gold 10:00 Beginning Computers 10:00 Massage & Reflexology 10:00 Beginner Quilt Making 11:00 Glass Fusion 11:00 Texas Hold’em Lessons 11:00 Hawaiian Dance 2:00 Texas Hold’em Tournament 5:45 Fit Start I
Computer Resource Center Open Orientation Mondays 10:00 –12:00 & Wednesdays 1:30—3:30
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9:00 Fit Start I 10:00 Writing Group 10:00 ABC’s of Medicare 11:15 Yoga Therapy 1:00 Beg. Line Dancing 1:45 Inter. Line Dancing 2:00 Aircraft & Helicopter 2:30 Crafty Corner I 6:00 Potluck Bingo 6:00 Uniquely You Photo Album
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9:00 Fit Start I 10:00 Writing Group 10:00 Ask a Pharmacist 11:00 Resident Panel & Lunch 11:15 Yoga Therapy 1:00 Beg. Line Dancing 1:45 Inter. Line Dancing 2:30 Bead Mania I 7:00 Dance - Pete & Patti
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9:00 Fit Start I 10:00 Writing Group 11:15 Yoga Therapy 1:00 Beg. Line Dancing 1:45 Inter. Line Dancing 2:00 Bead Mania II 2:00 Aircraft & Helicopter 2:00 CPR Class 3:00 Relax, Renew & Restore
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9:00 Humana 9:00 Fit Start I 10:00 Writing Group 10:00 Grief Support 10:00 Happy Hatters Meeting 10:00 Educate DFW 11:15 Yoga Therapy 11:30 What’s For Lunch 1:00 Beg. Line Dancing 1:45 Inter. Line Dancing 2:30 Crafty Corner II 7:00 Dance - Bill G Band
Please Check In Each Time You Arrive!
Friday
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9:00 Fit Start II 9:30 iPad and iPhone 10:00 Conversational Spanish 10:00 Edward Jones Financial 11:00 Paper Crafting 1:00 Movies and Munchies 1:00 Fitness Orientation (92028) 1:00 Digital Photos 3:15 Preserving Your History 7:00 Men’s Lock In
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8:30 Breakfast Club 9:00 Fit Start II 9:30 iPad and iPhone 10:00 Conversational Spanish 11:00 8-Ball Sgls Tournament 11:00 Paper Crafting 1:00 Fitness Orientation (92029) 1:00 Theatrical Reading 1:00 Digital Photos 1:30 Father’s Day Scrapbook 3:15 Preserving Your History
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9:00 Fit Start II 9:30 iPad and iPhone 9:30 You Can Paint w/Oil 10:00 Conversational Spanish 10:00 Newcomer’s Connection 11:00 Paper Crafting 12:00 Men’s Luncheon 1:00 Fitness Orientation (92030) 1:00 Digital Photos 1:30 4th of July Cards 2:30 Intro Ancestry.Com
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9:00 Fit Start II 9:30 iPad and iPhone 10:00 Conversational Spanish 11:00 8-Ball Dbls Tournament 11:00 Paper Crafting 1:00 Digital Cameras 1:00 Theatrical Reading 1:00 Bunco 1:00 Fitness Orientation (92031) 3:00 Simple Sewing Repairs 2:00 Ice Cream Social
See “Open Activities” for additional continuous classes and programs
Come to the Senior Center On Tuesdays for “A
Quick Bite” Only
$5 A cup of the Soup of the Day, Select your entrée, choice of the special of the day or a sandwich, and a dessert. Place your order with the front desk by Tuesday at 10 am. Upcoming Entrée Menu: June 2
Tasty Cheesy Tater Casserole
June 9
Easy Beef Stroganoff
June 16 Sloppy Joe Spaghetti June 23
Pesto Chicken Florentine
June 30
Tamale Pie Pronto
EDUCATION & SEMINARS Chair Massage & Reflexology (PoS) Wednesdays 10 am - 11 am. Massage benefits include: stress relief, immune system boost, improved circulation, muscle pain relief, and more. Appointment is required, see front desk. Therapist: David Hyland. $1 per minute.
History of Aviation (94030N 1/20/CRB) Wednesday, June 17, 2—4pm Bill Wait will present L3 Waco or L3 Greenville Skunk works. Everything from Air Force 1 (Presidential aircraft), foreign heads of state aircraft, electronic intelligence aircraft, antisubmarine aircraft, Gunships,etc. FREE!
Conversational Spanish (94004N 1/20/CRB) Fridays, June 5-26, 10:00 am - 10:45 am Looking for a way to practice your Spanish speaking skills? Come visit with volunteer Gloria Castillo. She will provide topics and engage you in conversation. FREE!
CPR Training (94072N 1/6/SA) Thursday, June 18, 2:00—4:00pm Class includes hands on instruction in CPR and training on how to use an AED. Participants will receive a book and AHA certification card. Instr: Gerald Campbell. Instructor fee $40; Supply fee $12.
Essential Oil Workshop: Nutrition (94082N 1/25/CRB) Monday, June 1, 2 pm, Instr: Esther White, MS, RD, CSSD, LD. Do you need help with learning factual information about how nutrition and essential oils can work together to boost your wellness? Come learn the top 5 tips and some simple recipes to take home and use.
Relax, Renew & Restore Yoga Workshop (92060N 3/8/CRA) Thursday, June 18, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Experience restorative yoga poses that let you relax deeply and consciously, allowing tension to release from the body and energy to flow. Postures are seated or lying down with the use of props for optimal comfort. Bring your mat. Instructor: Michelle Varley. $4
ABC’s of Medicare (94038N 1/20/Comp) Thursday, June 4, 10:00 am—11:00 am Learn about different Medicare supplements and start getting ready for enrollment. Sponsored by Celia Neyra, Nations Insurance Solutions. FREE! Edward Jones Presents: Truth About the Markets and Tax Efficiency (94040N 5/24/ CRA) Friday, June 5, 10 am Come learn the real history and facts about investing, as well as where the good opportunities are now, what the outlook is, and is your money set up properly? Includes a drawing for a prize and Adam Davenport will be available for specific questions after class. FREE! Dr.’s Health Talk (94056N 1/25/SA) Wednesday, June 10, 1 pm, “How to Prevent Prolonged Suffering in the Last Years of Life” presented by Adrian Raabe, Geriatric Medicine North Hills Hospital. FREE!
Ask the Pharmacist: Skin and Scar Care (94087N 1/30/MPN) Thursday, June 11, 10:00 am Join us for Part II and a more detailed look into taking care of your skin. Learn about multi-vitamins, creams, and supplements to use for your skin. Also learn about some of our pharmacist’s favorite overthe-counter products. Sponsored by MidCities Pharmacy. FREE! Educate DFW: Finances for Women (94001N 1/20/Comp) Thursday, June 25, 10:00 am-11:00 am • How men and women view money differently. • Preparing for retirement. • Managing debt. • Savings basics for women. • Investment choices being female in a financial world.
FUN, GAMES & GROUPS Ladies Powder Puff Pool (95079N 8/16/BIL) Wednesday, June 3, 2:00 pm Come for a fun afternoon of friendly, semi-competitive play just between girls. Sponsored by Wendy McWilson, Mary Kay Consultant. FREE! 8-Ball Tournament/Singles (95078N 8/24/ BIL) Friday, June 12, 11:00am Sign up early. $3 pp. Award ribbons sponsored by Shield Awards & Promotions; Refreshments by Safe Home Modifications/SHS. Mixed Doubles Pool (95086N/Men 95042N/Ladies 8/16/BIL) Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 am Men & women playing together. No awards, just bragging rights! Sponsored by Chateau on Wildbriar Lake. 8-Ball Tournament/Doubles (95029N 8/24/BIL) Friday, June 26, 11:00 am Sign up early. $3 per person. Awards sponsored by Hurst Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation. Texas Hold’em Lessons (94012N 1/40/MPS) Wednesday, June 24, 11 am - 12 pm Want to join in the tournament, but feel a little rusty or have never played before? Come brush up or learn how to play! Instructor: Terry Mesler. FREE! Texas
Hold’em Tournament (95007N 1/40/MPN) Wednesday, June 24, 2 - 4 pm Prizes, food & fun! Sponsored by Mike Smith, Custom Fit Insurance. FREE! Bunco (95092N 5/300/MPN) Friday, June 26, 1:00 pm Play this fun, social dice game that requires no skill, but lots of luck. Refreshments and prizes provided. Sponsors Brown & Freeman, LLC. FREE! Music & Song (95035N 5 /400 / M P ) Mondays, 2 pm - 4 pm Do you enjoy music? Like to sing? Play an instrument? Karaoke? No talent required. Bring voices, guitars, fiddles, harmonicas or any other instrument & join us. FREE! Grief Support (94036N 1/20/CRA) Thursday, June 25, 10:00 am Come for healing and support. Sponsored by Lion Hospice, Dr. Joanne Pryor-Carter, Ed.D., LPC. FREE!
Writing Group (94064N 1/15/CRB) Thursdays, June 4-25, 10 am - 12 pm Join this comfortable, yet professional group for getting your writing ready for publication. Writing includes poetry, short stories, novels, memoirs, essays, speeches, documentation and other written material. Bring pen, pencil, paper, eraser and imagination! $15/mo. Instructor: Victoria Pedersen. Aircraft & Helicopter Science Group (95031N 1/30/CRB) 1st & 3rd Thursday, 2 – 4 pm, June 4 & 18 Your help is needed to develop and present aviation programs in grade schools, junior high schools, high schools and Boy Scout troops on engineering, math, and vocational careers. FREE! Theatrical Reading (94008N 3/50/CRA) Friday, June 12 & 26, 1:00 pm Do you enjoy drama, plays and other theatrical activities. Join this group as they get together and read out loud a play or other production. FREE! Book Club (94078N 1/20/SA) Monday, June 15, 3:00 pm The book for discussion will be “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant. New book to read will be “The Shoemaker’s Daughter” by Iris Gower. Facilitator: Elaine Wicker. Newcomers Connection (94005N 1/15/Conf) Friday, June 19, 10 am Are you new to the Senior Center? Want to get involved? Have questions about our programs? Come learn your way around, meet new people and find things to do! Please sign up. FREE! Be sure to check out the Open Activities section for new organized games! New Games Include: • Bunco • Mexican Train • Variety Games If you have a favorite game and want to get a group organized, let the front desk know!
MONTHLY SOCIAL PROGRAMS DANCES - Join us on the 2nd & 4th Thursday nights of the month at 7 pm for a great night out! Come to dance the night away or just listen to some fabulous music! Live band and light refreshments. Dances are $5 at the door and open to Seniors from all over the Metroplex. Invite your friends! Refreshment sponsors: Nations Insurance and Care Patrol. POTLUCK BINGO! (95002N 5/75/MP) Thursday, June 4, 6:00pm Bring a side dish or dessert to share. The Senior Center provides the main entrée (Chicken Spaghetti), drinks and prizes. Please sign up in advance. FREE!
MOVIES & MUNCHIES (95001N 5/75/MP) Friday, June 5, 1:00 p.m. Once a month we offer a current movie with “munchies” - including popcorn, drinks, and a snack for only $3. This month’s feature is “Theory of Everything”, the Stephen Hawking biopic , starring Eddie Redmayne as Hawking and Felicity Jones as his wife. At age 21 Hawking learns that he has motor neuron disease. The couple defy terrible odds and break new ground in the fields of medicine and science. Biography, drama, romance. Please sign up in advance.
BIRTHDAY PARTY (95006N 6/75/MPN) Wednesday, June 10, 2:00 p.m. Let us honor you on your special day. It doesn’t have to be your birthday to attend; the party is open to all Senior Center Members. Please sign up. FREE! Sponsor: Woodridge Health and Rehab at Grapevine. BREAKFAST CLUB (95015N 10/50/MPN) Friday, June 12, 8:30 am Wake up and get to the Senior Center for a hearty breakfast. Enjoy assorted breakfast casseroles, juice and coffee. Fresh fruit sponsored by The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park. $3 per person.
BINGO IN THE AFTERNOON (95058N 5/75/MP) Wednesday, June 17, 2:00 pm Join us for an exciting afternoon of B-I-N-G-O! Light refreshments and beverages provided. Please sign up in advance. Sponsored by: Heritage Village Residences. FREE! WHAT’S FOR LUNCH (95096N 6/50/MPN) Thursday, June 25 , 11:30 a.m. Once a month, The Valkenaar’s will prepare a hearty meal for you to enjoy. You must sign up in advance. Cost is only $3 per person. This month’s feature is “Baked Chicken Burritos”. Dessert sponsored by Meadowood at the Vinyards. HAPPY HATTERS MEETING (95040N 1/75/MP) Thursday, June 25, 10:00 am - 1:15 pm This month's meeting we are going to take advantage of already scheduled programs at the Senior Center. We will attend the Finances for Women educational class at 10 am. Following the class, we will have a brief meeting. We will then enjoy "What's for Lunch". You must sign up for all three activities. Lunch is $3, payable at the front desk when you register. $2 "Hatters' Fund" donation can be paid at meeting. Wear a red hat! Please sign up at the front desk.
SPECIAL EVENTS CRAFTING FOR HSCAC (91094N 1/25/SA) Tuesdays, June 9—30, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm It’s time to start working on items for our annual Craft & Holiday Market scheduled for October 23. Be a part of the volunteer team and join Diana in making these fun and easy items that will benefit the Senior Center in the fall. Project ideas are welcome. All supplies are provided.
MEN’S LOCK-IN (95108N 15/100/MP) Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm– 12:00 am. Men only! Come to the Senior Center for a fun-filled night of ping pong, poker and pool as well as other games and activities. You can also choose to just sit back, relax, and enjoy a great movie: “Last Vegas”, starring Michael Douglas, Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline. These four childhood friends go to Vegas to relive their glory days. Pizza, soda, coffee and snacks provided. Sponsored by Mike Smith, Custom Fit Insurance.
RESIDENT PANEL & LUNCH WITH PARKWOOD RETIREMENT (95033N 5/50/MPN) “Straight Talk, Straight from the Experts,” Thursday, June 11, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. You’re invited to this discussion panel featuring Parkwood Retirement Community residents. Join the Parkwood marketing staff for an informal roundtable discussion and Q&A panel with their esteemed Parkwood Retirement Community residents and discover what life is really like at a senior living community. Complimentary box lunch will be provided. You must sign up in advance. Space is limited. FREE! MENS LUNCHEON (95028N 5/50/MPN) Friday, June 19, 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm. Attention all men of the Senior Center! Join us for a fabulous BBQ lunch featuring smoked brisket, baked beans, potato salad and a special cake sponsored by Humana. Lunch is $4. Please sign up in advance. SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP (95091N 1/25/MPN) Monday, June 22, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Participants will be given instruction on basic protection techniques, evading techniques and escape techniques by Hurst Policeman Royce Bell. Learn to become empowered and have the confidence to protect and defend yourself. Some physical contact with other students and the instructor may be used as part of the instruction. Please sign up in advance. FREE!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL (95030N 5/150/MP) Friday, June 26, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. It’s time again for this summer favorite event. A variety of area businesses will be here to tempt your taste buds with their flavor of creamy goodness. Be prepared to try your old favorites as well as test some unique new flavors. Be sure to sign up early! FREE!
PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS (94009N) Have you always wanted to learn how to play guitar? Schedule a session with instructor Victor Mantecon to learn finger placement, strumming, basic chords and sight reading and more. Whether you are a novice or an expert, a lesson can be developed to suite your needs. $35 for one hour lesson. Pay for your lesson at the front desk and then the instructor will call you to schedule an appointment.
OPEN ACTIVITIES FunFun-n-Games
Exercise & Fitness
“42”
Walking Group (14 laps make a mile!)
Mon. & Wed. & Fri. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Richard Simmons - Sweatin’ to the Oldies(DVD) Billiard’s Room Open Daily
Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Novice Play
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:15pm - 4:45 pm
Tues. & Thur. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bunco 2nd Mon. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Chicken Foot Tue. & Fri. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Duplicate Bridge Tue. & Thur. 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Hand & Foot Canasta Tues. & Thur. 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mah Jongg Monday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mexican Train Monday & Wednesday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ping Pong
Yoga for Beginners (DVD) Texercise (DVD) Mondays 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Richard Simmons - Silver Foxes (DVD) Tue. & Thur. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tai Chi for Beginners (DVD) Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk Away the Pounds (DVD) Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fridays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Yoga for the Lower Back (DVD) Fridays 9:15 am - 10:00 am
Richard Simmons - Disco Sweat (DVD) Fridays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Qigong (DVD) Fridays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fridays 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Party Bridge Tue. & Thur. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fridays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Variety Games Tue. & Thur. & Fri. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Puzzles Check the library for the latest jigsaw puzzle
Scrabble Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wii Play Monday & Wednesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Arts, Crafts & Misc. Ceramics* & Wine Bottles* Tue. & Thur. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Coupon Clique Tue. & Thur. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open Glass Fusion* 2nd Tue. 2:00 pm & 3rd Thur. 6:00 pm
Knot-a-Lot Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Open Quilting Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
* With the exception of Ceramics, Wine Bottles & Glass Fusion, open activities generally do not require a fee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Member Spotlight Program Nominate a fellow member to be in the Spotlight! Nomination forms can be requested from the front desk. Need something notarized? The Senior Center offers free notary services. No appointment necessary, but we do recommend you call to be sure the notary is in the office. Notary service is FREE to Senior Center members. Volunteers We are always looking for people to teach classes, share a talent or expertise, start a new game group, help out around the Center and more. Hours are based on your availability. Check the volunteer binder located at the front desk or ask to be added to the volunteer email list.
Health or Life Insurance ♦ Every 1st Monday 9:30 am - 10:30 am Visit with Mike Smith of Custom Fit Insurance to find out what you need to know about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, life insurance policies and more.
♦ Thursday, June 25, 9:00 am - 11:00 Humana representative Bridgett Williams will be available for questions and answers.
♦ Tuesday, June 30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Medicare Benefits Q & A, Nations Insurance representative, Celia Neyra
Senior Center T-Shirts Show your support of the Hurst Senior Center by wearing one of the new t-shirts! On sale NOW! Available in sizes S-3XL for only $15.
Get your blood pressure checked on the 1st Wednesday of each month! 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sponsored by: Hurst Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation
Caring Covers Our Senior Center members are like a close -knit family. When one of our members is sick, has lost a loved one or is just having a rough time, we want to reach out to them. Our Knot-a-Lot group wants to share their “knotted” creations. Please advise the front desk staff if you know of a fellow member who is in the hospital, grieving or feeling down, so that a “Caring Cover” prayer shawl can be shared with them.
Senior Center SNAPS Thank You! • Artisan Theater • Always Best Care • Atria Hometown • Brown & Freeman • Busy B Bakery • Carlyle @ Stone-
• Lexington Place Nursing & Rehab
• Lion Hospice • Meadowood At the Vinyards
• Mid-Cities Pharmacy
Bridge Park
• Chateau on Wildbriar Lake
• Custom Fit
• Mission Hospice • Nations Insurance • North Hills Hospital
Insurance
• Dancing River
• Safe Home Modifications
Grapevine
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Educate DFW
• Seniors Helping Seniors
Donut Plaza First Hurst Donuts Gotta Go Tours by Patti
• Heritage Village
• Shield Awards & Promotions
• Smile Donuts • Tarrant County Public Health
Residences
• Hurst Plaza Nursing
• Wendy McWilson,
Rehabilitation
Mary Kay
Upcoming Events • Ice Cream Social • Annual Luau & Member Mixer • Salsa-Zumba Party • Save the date for the Craft &
Holiday Market, October 23!
Visit Randy Foster’s blog at: http://stardustbyrandy.blogspot.com/ Cecil Kearney’s Hurst Senior Center blogs at: http://hursttech.blogspot.com/ ; http://hsc-pix.blogspot.com ; http://hurstfood.blogspot.com