November 2026
The Scoop
Living Your Best Life! The Garland Senior Activity Center and Carver Center offer a variety of activities and classes for adults ages 55 and older, designed to encourage active, healthy and engaged lifestyles. Both centers are wheelchair accessible; however, they are not licensed adult day care facilities. All programs are intended for individuals who can participate independently. Staff do not provide supervision or personal care services. Participants who require assistance must be accompanied by a caregiver or personal assistant. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services are encouraged to contact 972-205-2769 in advance to arrange appropriate accommodations. For assistance for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, please contact Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989.
Carver Senior Center Garland Senior Activity Center GarlandParks.com
Carver Senior Programs Friday Bingo
Slice, Shout & Bingo
Fridays at 10 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m.
Join us for a fun game of BINGO and win prizes! For more information, call Carver Senior Center.
Enjoy a fun game of BINGO with a swwet twist! Play for prizes, enjoy a dilicious slice of pie and spend time with friends.
Free Chair Exercise with Bobby Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. This low-impact, full-body workout allows you to work at your level and pace through guided instruction.
Beginner Guitar Class Tuesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
$20
Bring your own acoustic guitar and learn the fundamentals.
Senior Fitness with Lana Every other Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Join our lively workouts with awesome music!
Attention: New Class! Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Introducing our new “In the Books” Bible Study! Come explore Scripture, share meaningful conversations and grow together in your understanding of God’s Word. Led by Cassandra Oliver.
Carver Senior Center
222 Carver St. | Garland, TX 75040 Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Connect at: 972-205-3305 or CarverSrCtr@GarlandTX.gov
Macrame Magic: Make Your Own Keychain Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m. Get crafty and create your own macrame keychain to take home! No experience needed - just come ready to have fun!
Thankful Together Luncheon Friday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving with good food, great company and plenty of holiday cheer! Come enjoy a festive luncheon as we give thanks together.
Carver Senior Center Trips Extended Trips
Garden of the Gods, the Royal Gorge & Colorado Springs
May 16 - 22, 2027 Double rate: $1,332 Single rate: $1,752 Motorcoach transportation six nights’ lodging including four consecutive nights in senic Colorado 10 meals: six breakfast and four dinners Great experiences and beautiful sights! Full day guided tour of Garden of the Gods, the Royal Gorge, including Bridge & Aerial Tram, and Colorado Springs Visit Historic Manitou Springs at the foot of Pikes Peak
Iceland Explorer Sept. 8 - 15, 2027 Double rate: $6,399 Single rate: $7,649
Roundtrip airfare from DFW Five nights’ lodging in Reykjavik, Iceland nine meals: five breakfasts, two lunches, 2 dinners Visit Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon, Viking Ship Museum and More Explore the Golden Circle, waterfalls, geysers and black sand beaches
Carver Senior Center 222 Carver St. | Garland, TX 75040 Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Connect at: 972-205-3305 or CarverSrCtr@GarlandTX.gov
Carver Senior Center Trips
Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam Oct. 1 - 10, 2027 Double rate: $1,870 Single rate: $2,389 Motorcoach transportation nine nights’ lodging, including three consectutive nights in the Las Vegas Casino hotel area 11 meals: six breakfasts and five dinners Great experiences and beautiful sights! Full day guided tour of Las Vegas Tour historic Boulder City Visit the Petrified Forest National Park, gaming and sightseeing on the famous Las Vegas strip, and much more!
Day Trips
Winstar Casino Trip Dates Tuesday, Nov. 10 Tuesday, Feb. 9 Tuesday, May 11
Carver Cruisers: Golden Corral Wednesday, Nov. 18 10:30 a.m. $6
Carver Senior Center
222 Carver St. | Garland, TX 75040 Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Connect at: 972-205-3305 or CarverSrCtr@GarlandTX.gov
GSAC Programs Brush Painting Group
Activities listed in The Scoop are subject to change at any time. If you have any questions or need more information about Garland senior activities, call 972205-2769. All fitness classes require a punch card unless otherwise noted. The cost of punch card is $35 for 10 classes or $60 for 20 classes.
Arts
Ceramics & More!
Fields Multipurpose Room Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Fields MPR Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Adult Coloring Class
Paint with Ana
Fields Multipurpose Room Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.
Fields MPR Friday, Nov. 20 Noon - 3 p.m.
Fitness
$15 Registration Fee $20 Supply Fee
Chair Exercise Class
Yoga
Fields Gym Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Fields Gym Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
First class is always free.
Senior Tae Kwon Do Fields Gym Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
First class is always free.
Fit to Live!
Chair Yoga
Fields Gym Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Fields Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:25 - 10:25 a.m.
First class is always free.
Texas Hold ‘Em Fields Multipurpose Room Fridays 12:30 p.m.
Garland Senior Activity Center
Open Play BINGO! Fields Multipurpose Room Mondays and Fridays 10:20 to 11 a.m.
600 W. Avenue A | Garland, TX 75040 Closed for Renovations, GSAC Programs relocated at Fields Senior Recreation Center Phone: 972-205-2769
GSAC Announcements Day Trip Grub Club
Hug’s Cafe Thursday, Nov. 12 10 a.m.
Events
Veterans’ Breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 11 9:30 a.m.
Drivers’ Movie Club Thursday, Nov. 12 9:15 a.m. Days of Heaven
Game Play
American Mahjong Lessons Game Room Every Wednesday 9:45 a.m.
Education
Scams Uncovered - Garland Police Thursday, Nov. 5 9:30 a.m.
Nutrition Education
“Congestive Heart Failure” Tuesday, Nov. 24 9:30 a.m.
Readers Group
Coffee with a Nurse
Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 30 9:30 a.m.
This months’ book selection is “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout.
South Garland Library
Garland Senior Activity Center
600 W. Avenue A | Garland, TX 75040 Closed for Renovations, GSAC Programs relocated at Fields Senior Recreation Center Phone: 972-205-2769
GSAC Extended Trips Spain’s Costa del Sol & Madrid Discovery Feb. 13 - 21, 2027 Single occupancy: $5,248 Double occupancy: $4,548 Fuengirola, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda, The Arab, Old and New Bridge, The Alhambra, Granada, Madrid, Plaza Mayor Home-Hosted Lunch Call Garland Senior Activity Center for more information!
New Hampshire & the White Mountains June 4 - 14, 2027 Double occupancy: $1,679 Motorcoach transportation 10 nights’ lodging; four consecutive nights in New Hampshire area 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, one lunch and eight dinners Highlights include a live bear show, a gondola ride, a fun train ride and a scenic narrated cruise on Lake Sunapee. Now registering!
Garland Senior Activity Center
600 W. Avenue A | Garland, TX 75040 Closed for Renovations, GSAC Programs relocated at Fields Senior Recreation Center Phone: 972-205-2769
GSAC Extended Trips Wonders of Ancient Greece Nov. 13 - 23, 2027 Double occupancy: $5,598 Single occupancy: $6,298 11 Days Four countries 16 meals Highlights: Acropolis, Meteora Monasteries, Aegina Island, Olive Farm Visit, Cooking Class, Greek Dance Class Call Garland Senior Activity Center at 972-205-2769 for more information!
Boston, Salem & Cape Ann Sept. 13 - 23, 2027 Double occupancy: $1,649 18 Meals: 10 breakfasts and eight dinners Guided tour of Boston Visit the JFK Library and Museum Visit the historic Gloucester and Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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.
Garland Senior Activity Center 600 W. Avenue A | Garland, TX 75040 Closed for Renovations, GSAC Programs relocated at Fields Senior Recreation Center Phone: 972-205-2769
November 2026
C - Carver O - Offsite
Carver Senior Center Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Chair Exercise - C
Noon
Mahjong Club - C 8:30 a.m.
Guitar - C
10 a.m. Bible Study - C
2 Chair Exercise - C
Noon
Mahjong Club - C
Friday
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m. Walmart- O
Noon
4 Macrame Magic - C
9 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Guitar - C
9:30 a.m. Aldi - O
Noon
Noon
Mahjong Club - C
3
10 a.m. Slice & Shout Bingo - C Mahjong Club - C
5 10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
6 10 a.m Popcorn & Bingo - C Noon Mahjong Club - C
Mahjong Club - C
10 a.m. Bible Study - C
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11
10
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
Noon Mahjong Club - C
10 a.m. Chair Exercise - C
8:30 a.m.
Guitar - C
13
12 10 a.m.
Popcorn & Bingo - C
10 a.m.
Thankful Together Luncheon - C
9:30 a.m. Walmart - O 10:30 a.m. Carver Cruisers - O
10 a.m. Bible Study - C Noon
Mahjong Club - C
Noon
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18
17
10 a.m.
Chair Exercise - C
9:30 a.m.
Noon
Mahjong Club - C 8:30 a.m. Guitar - C
Noon
24
10 a.m. Noon
Chair Exercise - C
Mahjong Club - C 8:30 a.m.
Guitar - C
10 a.m. Bible Study - C
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20
Dollar Tree - O
Mahjong Club - C
10 a.m. Bible Study - C
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19
Mahjong Club - C
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Closed for Thanksgiving
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Closed for Thanksgiving
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November 2026 GSAC
Fitness Card Rates $35 - 10 Class Punch Card
$60 - 20 Class Punch Card
Cards do not expire.
Monday
Tuesday
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
Wednesday
9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F 8:15 a.m.
Thursday
Friday
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
Fit to Live! - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m. Walmart- O 9:30 a.m. Ceramics - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F
Noon 42 Dominoes - G
10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 12:30 p.m. Open Games - F
2
9:30 a.m. Scams 9:45 a.m. Mahjong Lessons - F 10 a.m.
Brush Painting - F
10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
3 10:30 a.m. Yoga - F
4
9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:30 a.m.. Veterans Day 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 9:30 a.m. Aldi - O 8:15 a.m.
Fit to Live! - F
10:20 a.m.
Bingo - F
Noon 42 Dominoes - G
9 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F 10 a.m.
11
Fit to Live! - F
9:30 a..m. Walmart - O
10:20 a.m.
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
Noon 42 Dominoes - G
10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F
9:45 a.m. Mahjong Lessons - F
10 a.m.
5
8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
10:20 a.m.
Bingo - F
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 9:30 a.m.
Noon 42 Dominoes - G
Nutrition Education - F
10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do - F
23 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:30 a.m. Coffee with a Nurse - F
12:30 p.m. Open Games - F
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 10:30 a.m.
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F
Noon 42 Dominoes - G
30
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F 9:45 a.m. Mahjong Lessons - F
Brush Painting - F
Grub Club - O 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em - F 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
Tae Kwon Do - F
12:30 p.m. Open Games - F
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9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F 9:30 a.m. Ceramics - F 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F Noon
Paint with Ana - F
12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
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12:30 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em - F
20
Closed for Thanksgiving
Closed for Thanksgiving
10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
24 10:30 a.m. Yoga - F 25
9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F
6
Fit to Live! - F
9:30 a.m. Dollar Tree - O
10 a.m.
12:30 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
Brush Painting - F
17 10:30 a.m. Yoga - F 18 9 a.m. Creative Crafters - F 8:15 a.m.
12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
9:25 a.m. Chair Yoga - F 8:15 a.m. Fit to Live! - F
12:30 p.m. Open Games - F 10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
16
10:20 a.m. Bingo - F
Brush Painting - F 10 a.m.
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
Bingo - F
12:30 p.m. Bridge - F
9:45 a.m. Chair Exercise - F
9:15 a.m. Drivers’ Movie 10:20 a.m. Bingo - F Club - F Chair Exercise - F 9:30 a.m. Ceramics - F 12:30 p.m. Bridge - F Mahjong Lessons - F
10 10:30 a.m. Yoga - F
Creative Crafters - F 8:15 a.m.
Uncovered - F
Breakfast - F
12:30 p.m. Open Games - F 10:15 a.m. Adult Coloring - F
9 a.m.
F - Fields G - Granger O - Offsite
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Page of Fame
Important Information 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.
Nutrition & Transportation Program The Nutrition Program provides a daily nutritious lunch for older adults. Limited free transportation to both senior centers is available for Garland residents ages 60+ who participate in the program. An application is required to enroll. The program 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 Pass Garland Residents $20
Non-Garland Residents $80
Senior Lunch Program available at both the Senior Activity Center and Carver Senior Center. Enjoy access to The Body Shops fitness areas and equipment, including use of cardio equipment, free weights and weight machines. Membership includes access to Garland recreation gymnasiums and game rooms.
Senior Services AARP Office Aging Information Hotline
1-866-554-5377 211
Medicare
1-800-633-4227
Mental Health Hotline
1-866-615-8700
Better Business Bureau
214-220-2000
Nursing Home Ombudsman
214-823-5700
Dallas Area Agency on Aging
214-871-5065
Office of Senior Affairs
214-670-5227
DART ParaTransit Food Stamps (SNAP)
214-515-7272 214-819-1860 972-205-3300
Parkland Health Center
214-266-0700
Social Security Admin. Senior Source Veterans Service Officer
1-800-772-1213 214-823-5700 214-819-1886
Widowed Persons Service
214-358-4155
Garland Fair Housing Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 1-888-529-5277 Meals on Wheels 214-689-2639