Silver Scoop August 2021

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August 2021 Issue

Silver Scoop

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Carver Senior Center

Meet & Greet

Blue Hawaiian Morning Social

Friday, Aug. 6 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Meet with Shannon, Jelisa, Dorothy and Zoila. Let us tell you how much fun we have at Carver.

For more information, call 972-205-3305.

Friday, Aug. 20 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy a morning of fun and games Carver style!

Luau crafts, Hawaiian photo booth and Hawaiian music.

Refreshments will be served.

Thank you to WellMed Medical Group for providing prevention screenings to all the seniors in the community.

Carver Cruisers

Summer Fun Festival

Bingo Bash

Wednesday, Aug. 25 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Play Heads Up and Name that Tune.

A great way to spend the morning with a friend.

The more the merrier!

Door prizes will be awarded.

End of the Month Birthday Party Happy birthday to all!

Tuesday, Aug. 31 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Come one, come all!

Celebrate all seniors who had a birthday during the summer. Share your birthday memories with us. Meet the staff from Valora Medical group.

First and third Tuesdays at 8 a.m.

Steps to better you!

I would like to challenge you to walk with us for better health.

Walk around the Carver complex with Zoila.

Fridays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Have fun with friends while you win prizes and enjoy refreshments!

Free Chair Exercise Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m.

Just pull up a chair and exercise.

These chair exercises are simple modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle strength and stay flexible.

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GSAC Programs

Readers’ Group Meeting This month’s book is The Overstory by Richard Powers.

Square Dance Lessons

Third Wednesday of the month 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Small Meeting Room If you have questions, contact Cathy at 214-534-3284 or mcgouc@yahoo.com.

FREE

Come learn the folk dance of Texas with The Kissin’ Kuzzins Square Dance Club!

Multipurpose Room Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m.

Bingo!

Ceramics

Who doesn’t like the thrill of finding the last item on your list, jumping out of your chair and shouting you won? Bingo is an incredibly fun game to play in a group.

Dining Room Mondays and Fridays 10:20 to 11 a.m.

FREE

Come join us in the craft room for ceramics class!

Thursdays Craft Room 8 to 11 a.m.

FREE

Texas Hold ’Em

Creative Crafters

Dining Room Fridays 3:10 p.m.

FREE

Create anything your imagination can come up with.

Socialize while you get your creative juices flowing.

Craft Room Tuesdays 8 to 11 a.m.

FREE

C&W Dance

U Can Paint

Join us for our country and Western dance! Bands include Danny Romo Band, City Lights and Pony Express Band.

First and third Thursdays of the month 7 p.m. $5 entry fee

“Alamo at Sunset” Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques with the guidance of artist Robert Garden.

Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye.

Craft Room Wednesday, Aug. 11 3:15 to 6 p.m. $20 instructor supply fee $17 registration fee $37 total cost

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GSAC Programs

Chair Exercise *FREE*

Senior Chair Yoga

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Just pull up a chair and exercise. These chair exercises are simply modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle strength and flexibility.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:15 a.m.

Improve flexibility, relieve stress and tone muscle with the use of a chair. A great class for beginners.

Fitness Plus *FREE* Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 a.m.

A 45- to 60-minute low-impact workout that blends an aerobic workout with strength training.

Zumba Gold & Zumba Gold Toning Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 to 3:50 p.m.

Join us on Tuesdays for classic Zumba Gold. On Thursdays join us for Zumba Gold Toning, where we will use optional light hand weights.

Exercise Room Don’t forget our exercise room is open for use whenever the building is open. We have treadmills, a recumbent bicycle, an elliptical, a stair climber and free weights available for your use.

FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!

Yoga

Wednesdays 10:20 a.m.

A mind-body practice that provides both physical and mental benefits.

FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!

Power-Lates Mondays and Fridays 10:25 to 11 a.m.

Focus on cardio, strengthening the core and increasing flexibility in this interval-style class.

Senior Tae Kwon Do Tuesdays 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Train with a sixth-degree black belt. Feel safer, more confident and more agile. The instructor will use moves specific to seniors and their needs and abilities.

FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE!!

*The cost is $35 for 10 classes and $60 for 20 classes unless otherwise noted. *All classes require a punch card unless otherwise noted.

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Seniors Got Talent Show off your special talent! Sing a song, perform a special dance, tell a joke, or wow the crowd with a magic trick!

Sign-up beginning July 12. A tryout will be required for all acts.

Sept. 29 9:30 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third place winners.

For more information, contact Jelisa Baker 972-205-3305.

Garland Senior Activity Center 600 W. Ave A, Garland TX, 75040

Fitness Schedule Monday

Monday Chair Exercise Chair Exercise Power-Lates Improver Line Dance

9:45 a.m. - GSAC 10 a.m. - Carver 10:25 a.m. - GSAC 3:15 p.m. - GSAC

August

Carver Cruisers- 8 a.m./Carver

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Creative Crafters- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Writers Class- 9 a.m./Small Meeting Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Tae Kwon Do- 10:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room Zumba Gold- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Tuesday Carver Cruisers Fitness Plus Chair Yoga Tae Kwon Do Zumba Gold

Music Lessons- 3:30 p.m./Small Meeting Room

Yoga Improver Line Dance

Square Dance Lessons- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room

8 a.m. - Carver 8:15 a.m. - GSAC

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9:15 a.m. - GSAC 10:15 a.m. - GSAC 3 p.m. - GSAC

Wednesday Chair Exercise

9:45 a.m. - GSAC

Creative Crafters- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Writers Class- 9 a.m./Small Meeting Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Joy Luck Club- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Tae Kwon Do- 10:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

10:20 a.m. - GSAC

Zumba Gold- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room Music Lessons- 3:30 p.m./Small Meeting Room

3:15 p.m. - GSAC

Chair Yoga Chair Exercise Zumba Gold Toning

8:15 a.m. - GSAC 9:15 a.m. - GSAC 10 a.m. - Carver 3 p.m. - GSAC

Friday Chair Exercise Power-Lates

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30-Minute Fellowship- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Square Dance Lessons- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Thursday Fitness Plus

Tuesday

30-Minute Fellowship- 9:30 a.m./Carver

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30-Minute Fellowship- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Carver Cruisers- 8 a.m./Carver

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Creative Crafters- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Writers Class- 9 a.m./Small Meeting Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Tae Kwon Do- 10:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room Zumba Gold- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room

9:45 a.m. - GSAC

Music Lessons- 3:30 p.m./Small Meeting Room Square Dance Lessons- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room

10:25 a.m. - GSAC

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30-Minute Fellowship- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Creative Crafters- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Writers Class- 9 a.m./Small Meeting Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Joy Luck Club- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Tae Kwon Do- 10:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room Zumba Gold- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room Music Lessons- 3:30 p.m./Small Meeting Room Square Dance Lessons- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Fitness Card Rates $35 - 10-Class Punch Card $60 - 20-Class Punch Card $82 - 10-Class Tai Chi Punch Card Cards do not expire.

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30-Minute Fellowship- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Creative Crafters- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Writers Class- 9 a.m./Small Meeting Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

End of the Month Birthday Party- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Tae Kwon Do- 10:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room Zumba Gold- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room Music Lessons- 3:30 p.m./Small Meeting Room

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August

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Brush Painting- 9 a.m./Craft Room

Ceramics- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Meet & Greet- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Yoga- 10:20 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Wii Bowling- 9:30 a.m./Small Meeting Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Zumba Gold Toning- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Texas Hold 'Em- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Brush Painting- 3 p.m./Craft Room

Square Dance Club- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room C&W Dance- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room/Montana Band

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Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Ceramics- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Adult Coloring- 10:15 a.m./Craft Room

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Yoga- 10:20 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Wii Bowling- 9:30 a.m./Small Meeting Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

U Can Paint- 3:15 p.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Texas Hold 'Em- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Zumba Gold Toning- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room Brush Painting- 3 p.m./Craft Room Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

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Brush Painting- 9 a.m./Craft Room

Ceramics- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Blue Hawaiian Social- 9:30 a.m./Carver

Readers Group- 9:30 a.m./Small Meeting Room

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Adult Coloring- 10:15 a.m./Craft Room

Wii Bowling- 9:30 a.m./Small Meeting Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Yoga- 10:20 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Zumba Gold Toning- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Texas Hold 'Em- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Brush Painting- 3 p.m./Craft Room

Square Dance Club- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./ Dining Room C&W Dance- 7 p.m./Multipurpose Room/City Lights Band

18 Brush Painting- 9 a.m./Craft Room Summer Fun Festival- 9:30 a.m./Carver Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room Grub Club- 10 a.m./Offsite Yoga- 10:20 a.m./Multipurpose Room Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

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Ceramics- 8 a.m./Craft Room

Chair Exercise- 9:45 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Fitness Plus- 8:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Bingo- 10:20 a.m./Dining Room

Chair Yoga- 9:15 a.m./Multipurpose Room

PowerLates- 10:25 a.m./Multipurpose Room

Wii Bowling- 9:30 a.m./Small Meeting Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Chair Exercise- 10 a.m./Carver

Texas Hold 'Em- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

Zumba Gold Toning- 3 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Line Dance Workshop- 5:30 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Brush Painting- 3 p.m./Craft Room

Improver Line Dance- 3:15 p.m./Multipurpose Room

Open Games- 3:10 p.m./Dining Room

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Upcoming Trips

Riverwalk Casino Trip

Alaskan Cruise Trip

Nov. 1-3

Aug. 16-15, 2022

Vicksburg, Mississippi

For pricing details, please contact Cecilia at 972-205-2884 or CBallest@GarlandTX.gov.

Limited spots are available.

For pricing details, please contact Cecilia at 972-205-2884 or CBallest@GarlandTX.gov.

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Upcoming Trips

Future Travel Meeting Find out what trips we have planned for you!

Day trips, mystery trips and extended overnight trips!

Garland Senior Activity Center Thursday, Sept. 2 3:15 p.m.

choctaw casino

$35

Try your luck at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.

Enjoy a day of slot machines and table games. Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants on site.

For more information, contact Garland Senior Center at: 972-205-2769

Dallas Holocaust Museum Trip Thursday, Nov. 18 12:45 p.m.

$20 per person

If interested, please contact Luke Trujillo at

972-205-2881 or LTrujillo@GarlandTX.gov.

Grub Club Eggsquisite Cafe

Rockwall Wednesday, Aug. 25 10:30 a.m.

$6 per person.

Lunch is on your own.

If interested, please contact Luke Trujillo at 972-205-2881 or LTrujillo@GarlandTX.gov.

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Page of Fame!

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Important Information

A Special Thank You

We appreciate all of their donations and support!

Hours of Operation Garland Senior Activity Center 600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 972-205-2769 GarlandParks.com

Carver Senior Center 222A Carver St. Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 GarlandParks.com

Hours of Operation:

Hours of Operation:

Monday

8 to 11 a.m.

Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday

8 to 11 a.m.

Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday

8 to 11 a.m.

Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3 to 8 p.m.

Monday 8 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday 8 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday 8 to 11 a.m.

Thursday 8 to 11 a.m.

Friday 8 to 11 a.m.

Thursday

8 to 11 a.m.

Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3 to 8 p.m.

Friday

8 to 11 a.m.

Closed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3 to 8 p.m.

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GarlandParks.com

The Garland Senior Activity Center and the Carver Center are recreation centers for adults 55 and up, offering an extensive variety of activities and classes intended to enhance and enrich the lives of active adults in our community. The centers are not a licensed adult day care facility. All paid and drop-in activities are designed for independent participation. Staff does not provide direct supervision or personal care and does not monitor participants coming and going. Participants requiring assistance need to be accompanied by a caregiver or assistant while at the center.

It is the policy of the Senior Services Section of the Garland Parks & Recreation Department to serve all persons with regard to employment, programs, services and/or admissions without discrimination as to race, creed, color, sex, ancestry, national origin, religion or disability. The Garland Senior Activity Center and Carver Senior Center are wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend and who may need auxiliary aids or services must contact 972-205-2769 so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For the hearing impaired, call our TDD at 972-205-2933 or RELAY TEXAS at 1-800-735-2989.

Senior Services

Garland Senior Center Staff

AARP Office Toll free 1-866-554-5377 Aging Information Hotline 211 Baylor - Senior Health Center 972-487-5444 Better Business Bureau 214-220-2000 Dallas Area Agency on Aging 214-871-5065 DART ParaTransit 214-515-7272 Food Stamps 1-800-500-4266 Garland Fair Housing 972-205-3300 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 1-888-529-5277 Meals on Wheels 214-689-2639 Medicare 1-800-633-4227 Mental Health Hotline 1-866-615-8700 Nursing Home Ombudsman 214-823-5700 Office of Senior Affairs 214-670-5227 Parkland Health Center 214-266-0700 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 Senior Source 214-823-5700 Veterans Service Officer 214-819-1886 Widowed Persons Service 214-358-4155

D’Aun Muhlinghaus - Senior Services Supervisor Luke Trujillo - Senior Services Specialist Cecilia Ballester - Customer Services Specialist Elda Guerrero - Medical Transportation Driver/ Senior Services Specialist Doug Peterson - Medical Transportation Driver Gary Teague - Bus Driver Larry Alba - Bus Driver Jimmy Hill - Bus Driver Jesse Walker- Building Attendant

Carver Senior Center Staff Shannon Stephens - Senior Services Supervisor Jelisa Baker - Senior Services Specialist Dorothy Jones - Recreation Associate Zoila Alba - Recreation Associate