January/February 2024
For Active Adults 55 & Better
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TRIPS & OUTINGS LUNCH BUNCH
PEROT MUSEUM
Invite your friends to the Lunch Bunch! Bring your appetites and experience a great time of eating and connecting with friends. Each person will pay for their own meal.
Come explore with us as we take a trip to the Perot Museum. Dinosaurs to DNA to diamonds are packed into 5 levels of handson discovery at the Museum. You can also enjoy lunch at the Museum Cafe.
Date: Thursday, January 11 Esparza’s Date: Thursday, February 8 Bohemian Bull Departure: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Date: Thursday, February 15 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $20 / person
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING & PRINTING
FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW
Ever wonder how money is made? We are taking a trip to the facility where more than half the nation’s currency order is produced. There will be a guided tour as well as other displays to checkout. Afterwards, we will go to lunch at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen.
Yeehaw! Grab your boots and cowboy hat as you join us for a ride to the Fort Worth Stock Show. Admission is $12 at the gate, however if you wear TCU gear on this trip you will get free admission. There are plenty of food vendors to choose from as you wander around the grounds and checkout the animals and shops.
Date: Thursday, February 29 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $5 bus fee/ person
Date: Thursday, January 25 Departure: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $5 bus fee/ person
BRAHMAS HOCKEY GAME Come watch an exciting game of hockey as the Lone Star Brahmas take on the Odessa Jackalopes. The Brahmas are part of the North American Hockey League and play in North Richland Hills. There are no bad seats, as you can be up close and personal to the action. You can purchase your food and drinks in the stadium. The bus will leave after the game is over. Date: Monday, January 15 Departure: 12:00 pm Fee: $10 / person
THE REC WILL BE CLOSED Monday January 1 New Years Day
MON 1 CLOSED
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2 9:30 am: Grocery Trip 3
THU 4
5 10:00 am: Life Long Learners
JANUARY 2024
12:45 pm: Bingo February class registration
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 1:00 pm: NO BINGO GSCAB Meeting
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9:30 am: Music Jam
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9:30 am: Music Jam
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10:00 am: Crafty Cards 10:30 am: Lunch Bunch
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9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
12:15 pm: Brahmas Hockey Game
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FRI
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
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9:30 am: Fort Worth Stock Show
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9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
9:30 am: Music Jam
Valentine’s Dance: Saturday, February 10 MON
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WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE THU
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FRI 2 10:00 am: Life Long
FEBRUARY 2024
March class registration Learners for GV residents
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
10:00 am: Crafty Cards 10:30 am: Lunch Bunch
8:30 am: Senior Breakfast
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9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
9:30 am: Perot Museum
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March/April field trip registration for GV residents
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
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9:00 am: AARP Smart Driver Course 9:30 am: Music Jam
9:30 am: Grocery Trip 12:45 pm: Bingo
8:00 am: Tax Aide
9:30 am: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
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WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 9:00 am: Qigong Fusion 9:30 am: Music Jam 10:00 am: Zumba Gold $ 10:00 am: TX Hold 'Em 10:20 am: 55 Fit $ 11:10 am: Beyond Fit $ 1:00 pm: 55 Fit $ 1:00 pm: Line Dancing Club $ 1:00 pm: Mah Jongg
TUESDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 9:30 am: AA Karate $ 9:30 am: Shopping 10:00 am: Oil Painting 11:00 am: Tap into Fitness $ 11:00 am: Srs with Pizazz $ 12:45 pm: Bingo 1:00 pm: Yoga Lite (V/L) 1:00 pm: Brain Fit $ 2:00 pm: Balance Fit $
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 10:00 am: Chair Exercise 10:00 am: Quilting 10:00 am: Zumba Gold $ 10:20 am: 55 Fit $ 11:00 am: Beg. T’ai Chi 11:10 am: Beyond Fit $ 12:30 pm: Knit/Crochet 1:00 pm: 55 Fit $ 1:00 pm: Samba 1:30 pm: Euchre
THURSDAY 8:00 am: Water Aerobics 9:30 am: AA Karate $ 10:00 am: Chair Exercise 10:00 am: Jewelry Making 10:00 am: Senior Chorus 11:00 am: Srs with Pizazz $ 1:00 pm: Hatha Yoga $
FRIDAY 10:20 am: 55 Fit Circuit $ 11:00 am: Beg T’ai Chi 1:00 pm: Line Dancing 1:00 pm: Bridge $ FEES APPLY
VALENTINE’S DANCE Dance the day away, as Byron Nelson High School is hosting a Valentine’s Dance for our Active Adults. There is always fun to be had at this party, so you don’t want to miss out. Sign up at the Active Adult desk! Date: Saturday, February 10 Departure: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Fee: FREE
EDUCATION CRAFTY CARDS Want to find out if you have that Hallmark knack? This class offers 3 - 4 themed cards for you to copy or you may create your own. Make as many as you desire. Dates: January 11 theme: Thank You February 8 theme: Valentines Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee:$5
LIFE LONG LEARNERS Join us in partnering with the Grapevine Library every first Friday of the month for free, fun, engaging activities. We will meet in the Active Adult lounge at 10:00 am and walk over together. Dates: Jan. 5 - Diamond Painting Feb. 2 - Love Rocks Location: The Library Time: 10:00 - 11:45 am Fee: Free
FYIs AARP will provide Tax Aide help on Wednesdays starting in February through April 10. Call the AA front desk to sign up for a time slot and date starting on January 15.
Silver Sneaker, Silver & Fit and Renew Active members must complete new paperwork for the 2024 year. Please stop by the Active Adult desk and pick up your forms.
Sign-ups for the January and February field trips will start on Friday, December 29 at 9:00 am for Grapevine residents.
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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS 2-1-1 First Call for Help, United Way Information and Referral Line
817.336.8714 Northeast Transportation Service (NETS)
817.336.8714 Grapevine SeniorMovers
817.410.3468 Active Adults Desk at The REC of Grapevine
817.410.3465
MEETINGS / ANNOUNCEMENTS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
Date: Tuesday, January 9 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Stewart Hall B
You never forget how to drive, but it never hurts to refresh your driving skills and knowledge especially when it can save your life and help you avoid accidents. The cost of the class is $20 for AARP Members and $25 for Non-AARP members. United Health Care members will receive a discount as well. Payment for the class is paid to the instructor the day of class. Via check or cash only. Please arrive 15 mins early for check-in procedures (8:45 am).
SENIOR BREAKFAST Chef Stephen is whipping up a great breakfast for you to enjoy. Must be registered 48 hours in advance. Date: Friday, February 9 Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am Location: Stewart Hall Fee: $3 / meal
Register for programs and events at
Date: Monday, February 26 Time: 9:00am - 1:00 pm Location: Arts and Craft Classroom
GoGrapevine.com/ActiveAdults or call 817.410.3465