Silver Scoop August 2026

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GSAC members celebrate the USA’s 250th Birthday!

Carver Senior Center

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Texas Roadhouse 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

End of Summer Bash

Enjoy a scrumptious steak lunch and all the fixins.

Come enjoy good food, great company and a nice mid-day break. $6 Transportation provided.

9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28 Join us to say farewell to the summer.

Enjoy food, games and good company.

Call to register.

Attention!

2027 Carver Travel Meeting Noon Friday, Sept. 25 Join us at Carver for the 2027 travel meeting to learn about upcoming trips, exciting destinations and travel opportunities. Come connect, ask questions and start planning your next adventure with us!

ATTENTION: NEW CLASS Mahjong Club Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Noon to 2 p.m.

Learn, play and connect.

Beautiful Maine Oct. 9 - 19 Double rate: $2,134 Single rate: $2,679 Motorcoach transportation nights’ lodging, including four consecutive nights in Maine meals: 10 breakfasts and eight dinners Guided tour of Portland, Maine's largest city by the sea

WinStar Casino Trip Dates •

Tuesday, Sept. 15

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Tuesday, Nov. 10

Guided tour of quaint Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Tour of a historic Victorian mansion Visit to the Maine Maritime Museum and a tour of Percy and Small Shipyard Visit to Boothbay Railway Village, including a vintage train ride Visit to the Seashore Trolley Museum and countryside trolley ride

Carver Programs/Extended Senior Trips

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Carver Senior Center

Friday Bingo

Connect with Carver Senior Center at 972-205-3305 or email CarverSrCtr@GarlandTX.gov.

Play Bingo at Carver Senior Center!

Every Friday 10 a.m.

Call Carver Senior Center for more information.

Are you interested in teaching a class?

Beginning Guitar

Free Chair Exercise with Bobby Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m.

Tuesdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. $20

Pull up a chair and get your body moving. Build core strength, flexibility and balance through routines that are simple modifications of familiar exercises. This lowimpact, full-body workout allows you to work at your Strike a chord! Learn fundamentals, including how to tune the instrument, open and barre chords, understanding level and pace through guided instruction. notation, basic reading and playing in time. Students with little or no knowledge of playing guitar thrive in this enriching musical environment.

Bring your own acoustic guitar.

Crochet Class

Senior Fitness with Lana

Classes will resume in September.

Join our lively workouts with awesome music.

Contact Carver Senior Center at 972-205-3305 for details.

Live, Laugh, Crochet!

Join us for a yarn-tastic adventure.

Christmas in New York City: The Big Apple Dec. 1 - 11 Double rate: $1,820 Single rate: $2,304

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Motorcoach transportation 10 nights’ lodging, including four consecutive nights in the NYC area 18 meals: 10 breakfasts and eight dinners Great experiences and beautiful sights!

Full-day guided tour of New York City See Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square,Wall Street and the 9/11 Memorial.

Visit the stunning One World Observatory.

GSAC Programs

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Adult Coloring Class

Benefits of coloring include improved motor skills, sleep and focus, as well as reduced anxiety and stress relief. Enjoy a relaxing morning of coloring and socializing.

Gale Fields Multipurpose Room Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.

FREE

Brush Painting Group

Learn the basic brush strokes of 3,000-year-old Chinese brush painting also known as Sumi.

Students will be provided with the basic necessary materials of rice paper, natural hair brushes and Chinese black ink for their first lesson.

Who doesn’t like the thrill of finding the last item on your list, jumping out of your chair and shouting, “Bingo!”? Bingo is a great way to socialize with friends.

Gale Fields Multipurpose Room Mondays and Fridays 10:20 to 11 a.m.

FREE

Gale Fields Multipurpose Room Wednesdays 10 a.m.

FREE

Texas Hold ’Em Gale Fields Multipurpose Room Fridays 12:30 p.m.

FREE

CERAMICS & MORE The Ceramics Group is learning new crafts!

Bring your ceramics project, a different craft project or learn dot painting.

Gale Fields Multipurpose Room

Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

FREE

Paint with Ana

Learn color mixing, brush strokes and time-saving techniques. Paint with confidence and improve your artful eye.

“Hope Is Here” Friday, Aug. 28 Noon to 3 p.m.

Fields MPR $15 Registration Fee $20 Supply Fee

Activities listed in the Silver Scoop are subject to change at any time. If you have questions or need more information about Garland senior activities, call 972-205-2769.

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GSAC Programs

GSAC ReAdeRS’ GRoup The Readers’ Group will meet Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Chair Yoga

This month’s book club selection is “The Anxious Generation.” by Jonathan Haidi.

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

All selections are available at the public library.

Gale Fields Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:25 to 10:25 a.m.

For more information, contact Cathy McGough at 214-534-3284.

First class is always free.

Chair Exercise Class

Yoga

Pull up a chair and exercise. Chair exercises are modifications of familiar exercises and a gentle way to build muscle and stay flexible.

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

Gale Fields Gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

FREE

Gale Fields Gym Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

First class is always free.

Fit to Live!

The intent of this class is to strengthen major muscles, improve and maintain balance, increase and improve flexibility, strengthen the heart and increase stamina.

The class uses free weights, targeted yoga stretches and small bursts of low-impact, but high-intensity interval training.

Gale Fields Gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.

FREE

Senior Tae Kwon Do 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.

Gale Fields Gym Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

First class is always free.

All classes require a punch card unless otherwise noted.

The cost of punch cards is $35 for 10 classes or $60 for 20 classes.

August 2026

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Fitness Schedule Monday

8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C

8:15 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Noon Noon

Monday

Tuesday

Fit to Live! - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C Bingo - F 42 Dominoes - G Mahjong Club - C

8:30 a.m. Guitar - C 9 a.m.

Creative Crafters - F 9 a.m.

Writers’ Workshop - B 9:30 a.m. Tech Tips - F 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Games - F

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Tuesday

8 a.m. Carver Cruisers - C 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Cardio Drumming - C 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F

Wednesday

8:15 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Noon Noon

Fit to Live! - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C Bingo - F 42 Dominoes - G Mahjong Club - C

8:30 a.m. Guitar - C 9 a.m.

Creative Crafters - F 9 a.m.

Writers’ Workshop - B 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Talent Show - F 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Games - F

8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Yoga - F

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Thursday

9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C

Friday

8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F

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

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8:15 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Noon Noon

Fit to Live! - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C Bingo - F 42 Dominoes - G Mahjong Club - C

11 8:30 a.m. Guitar - C 9 a.m.

Creative Crafters - F 9 a.m.

Writers’ Workshop - B 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Tech Tips - F 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Games - F

17 8:15 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Noon Noon

Fit to Live! - F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C Bingo - F 42 Dominoes - G Mahjong Club - C

18 8:30 a.m. Guitar - C 9 a.m.

Creative Crafters - F 9 a.m.

Writers’ Workshop - B 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Games - F

24 8:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Noon Noon

Fit to Live! - F Coffee with a Nurse -F Chair Exercise - F Chair Exercise - C Bingo - F 42 Dominoes - G Mahjong Club - C

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25 Legend: C - Carver B - Bradfield F - Fields G - Granger O - Off-Site

August 2026

Wednesday 8:15 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Noon 12:30 p.m.

Thursday

Fit to Live! - F Senior Fitness - C Dollar Tree - O Chair Exercise - F Mahjong Lessons- F Brush Painting - F Adult Coloring - F Yoga - F Mahjong Club - C Open Games - F

Friday

9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Ceramics - F 10 a.m.

Chair Exercise - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F

5 8:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Noon 12:30 p.m.

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Fit to Live! - F Walmart - O Chair Exercise - F Mahjong Lessons- F Brush Painting - F Adult Coloring - F Yoga - F Mahjong Club - C Open Games - F

Fit to Live! - F Senior Fitness - C Nutrition Education - F Aldi - O Chair Exercise - F Mahjong Lessons - F Brush Painting - F Adult Coloring - F Yoga - F Mahjong Club - C 19 Open Games - F

8:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Noon 12:30 p.m.

Fit to Live! - F Walmart - O Chair Exercise - F Mahjong Lessons - F Brush Painting - F Adult Coloring - F Yoga - F Mahjong Club - C Open Games - F

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6 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10 a.m.

Bingo- C 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F 10:20 a.m. Crochet Group - F Noon Mahjong Club - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F

9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Ceramics - F 10 a.m.

Chair Exercise - C 10:30 a.m. Grub Club– O 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F

12 8:15 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

9:30 a. m.

9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Noon 12:30 p.m.

8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10 a.m.

Bingo- C 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F 10:20 a.m. Crochet Group - F Noon Mahjong Club - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F

13 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Ceramics - F 10 a.m.

Chair Exercise - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F

14 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10 a.m.

Bingo- C 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F 10:20 a.m. Crochet Group - F Noon Mahjong Club - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F

20 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Ceramics - F 10 a.m.

Chair Exercise - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F

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21 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:30 a.m. End of Summer Bash - C 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F 10:20 a.m. Crochet Group - F Noon Paint with Ana - F Noon Mahjong Club - C 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold `Em - F

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GSAC Day Trips/Announcements 2026

American Mahjong Lessons 9:45 a.m.

Every Wednesday Game Room

Talent Show 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Coffee with a Nurse 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 31

Mahjong is a classic tile-based game of skill, strategy and calculation.

“I have been playing for over 10 years and really love the game. It’s good for memory.”

Teresa Pratt, Volunteer Instructor

Tech Tips “Camera/Phone Apps” 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

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“Organizing Your Phone” 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Nutrition Education “Hydration”

9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Grub Club: “JG’s Old Fashion Hamburgers” 10 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13

A big thank you to our sponsors: Father’s Day David Ramcharan with United Healthcare Edith Meyer with Seniors Helping Seniors Emanuel, Fernanda and Aaron with Suvida Healthcare

4th of July Kristy Osborn and Sabra Bowden with Fairway Mortgage Lou Anne Hale with Brookdale Senior Living - Club Hill Emanuel, Fernanda and Aaron with Suvida Healthcare

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GSAC Extended Trips Spain’s Costa del Sol & Madrid Discovery Feb. 13 - 21, 2027 Double occupancy: $4,548 Single occupancy: $5,248 Highlights: Fuengirola, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda, The Arab, Old and New Bridge, The Alhambra, Granada, Madrid, Plaza Mayor, HomeHosted Lunch Now registering!

Wonders of Ancient Greece Featuring Athens, Meteora & Aegina Island November 2027 Book now and save $150 person!

Double: Now $5,598 Single: Now $6,298 11 days, 16 meals, which includes nine breakfasts, two lunches and five dinners.

Highlights…

Acropolis, Meteora Monasteries, Aegina Island, Greek Farm Visit, Cooking Class, Greek Dance Class

New Hampshire & the White Mountains June 4 - 14 11 days, 10 nights $1679 Double occupancy

Motorcoach transportation 10 nights lodging; 4 consecutive nights in New Hampshire area.

19 meals: 10 breakfasts, one lunch, and eight dinners

Boston, Salem & Cape Ann Sept. 13 - 23 11 days, 10 nights $1649 Double occupancy Motorcoach transportation

18 meals: 10 breakfasts and eight dinners

Highlights include a live bear show, a gondola ride, a fun train ride and a scenic narrated cruise on Lake Sunapee.

Enjoy a guided tour of Boston.

Visit the JFK Library and Museum.

Visit the historic Gloucester and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Now registering!

Now registering!

ATTENTION

All return times for the Senior Center trips are APPROXIMATE and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, activities running longer than anticipated, etc.

Important Information

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New Center Update: Exterior construction progresses! Project on schedule for 2026 fourth quarter opening.

Medical Transportation Program The City of Garland offers transportation to Garland residents 60 years of age and older who are not wheelchair bound to local Garland medical appointments free of charge.

This limited service is intended for seniors who have no other means of getting to and from their local medical appointments. Call 972-205-2890 for more information.

Senior Services AARP Office 1-866-554-5377 Aging Information Hotline 211 Better Business Bureau 214-220-2000 Dallas Area Agency on Aging 214-871-5065 DART ParaTransit 214-515-7272 Food Stamps (SNAP) 214-819-1860 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 Admin.

1-800-772-1213 Senior Source 214-823-5700 Veterans Service Officer 214-819-1886 Widowed Persons Service 214-358-4155

Nutrition & Transportation Program The nutrition program is a daily meal program that ensures a nutritious lunch for older adults.

On a limited basis, free transportation to both senior center locations is available to Garland residents age 60 or older, who participate in the nutrition program. An application must be completed before being able to participate in the program. This service is supported, in part, by the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA), the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and Dallas County. For additional information, call 972-205-2769.

Senior Center Policy 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.

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Important Information GarlandParks.com

Garland Senior Activity Center

Carver Senior Center

600 W. Avenue A Garland, TX 75040 Phone: 972-205-2769

The Garland Senior Activity Center is currently closed for renovations. The majority of our programs have been relocated to Gale Fields Recreation Center, located at 1701 Dairy Road.

Call for details.

222 Carver St. Garland, TX 75040 972-205-3305 Hours of Operation:

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Garland Senior Activity Center and the Carver Center are recreation centers for adults 55 and older, 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 licensed adult day care facilities. 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.

Garland Senior Activity Center Staff D’Aun Muhlinghaus - Senior Services Supervisor Cecilia Ballester - Senior Services Specialist Elda Guerrero - Medical Transportation Driver/Senior Services Specialist Rachel Bibby - Senior Services Specialist Doug Peterson - Medical Transportation Driver Amie Carson - Bus Driver Oscar Else - Bus Driver Ron Romage - Bus Driver Jamie Dowden - Building Attendant Debbie Cawthon - Recreation Associate Carver Senior Center Staff Jelisa Baker - Senior Services Supervisor Carla Alanis - Senior Services Specialist Dorothy Jones - Recreation Associate Zoila Alba - Recreation Associate Jerry Cook - Building Attendant