Keller Parks & Recreation Magazine Jan.-March 2017

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Keller

Jan. - Mar. 2017

parks & recreation

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR USING PARKS TO RELIEVE

STRESS

Daddy Daughter sweetheart ball

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT OF PARKS

Parks and Recreation

CONNECT

Parks and Recreation

Our Mission:

Enriching our Community through People, Parks and Programs.

Get Connected:

Keller Town Hall Hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy (Physical) Keller, TX 76248 PO BOX 770 (Mailing) Keller, TX 76244 Phone: 817-743-4050 Fax: 817-743-4193

Hours: Mon- Fri 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Fourth Thursday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm 660 Johnson Rd (Physical) Keller, TX 76248 PO BOX 770 (Mailing) Keller, TX 76244 Phone: 817-743-4370 Fax: 817-743-4374

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Keller Parks and Recreation presents

KISD Rock Gym 350 Keller Parkway Friday, February 3

Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball February 3rd and 4th, 2017

Ages 4-7 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages 8-12 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Saturday, February 4 Ages 4-7 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages 8-12 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Be our guest for a magical night of fun for you and your daughters to spend together! The KISD Rock Gym will be transformed for dancing and enchanting!

Be Our Guest!

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$30 per couple before January 15 $35 per couple after January 15 Additional daughters $15 each Registration is required and space is limited.

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SUMMER NIGHTS

CONTENTS

FISHING FOR FUN

Table of Contents Recreation and Administration Connect..........................................3 Park Board.......................................9 Staff Directory.................................9 Sponsorship Opportunities...........11 Awards...........................................12 We Want Your Best Shot...............13 By the Numbers.............................14 K-9 Pointe Grand Opening..........19 Editorials From the Director’s Chair..................................8 The Economic Benefits of a Parks System......15 Using Parks to Relieve Stress............................20 Parks and Trails Pavilion Rentals......................16 Park Amenities.......................17 Trail System.............................22 Special Events Fishing for Fun..........................................6 Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball........4 Campout...............................................10 Egg Scramble.......................................23 Adopt-A-Street.....................................18 Trash Bash..............................................18 Keller Summer Nights...........................36 Senior Activities Center Services............................................25 Eats...................................................26 Travel................................................28 Special Interest Classes..................30 Health and Wellness.......................31 Daily Schedule................................32 Monthly Calendars.........................33

JUNE 2017 THURS. www.cityofkeller.com/publicarts 817-743-4000, publicarts@cityofkeller.com

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Enriching our community through people, parks and programs! That is the Mission Statement of the Keller Parks and Recreation Department. What does that mean exactly? It is a blueprint for how we conduct our day to day affairs. The employees of the City of Keller Parks and Recreation Department want to enrich your experiences in our parks and through our programs. How do we do that? Well, it starts with great customer service. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers.

Who are our customers? You are! If we are not exceeding your needs and expectations, we want to know so that we can correct it.

The City of Keller is currently working on an update to our Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. Our current plan was adopted in 2007, and our city has changed quite a bit since then.

Part of that Master Plan Update was a citizen survey conducted in 2014. Our residents informed us that the number one thing that we currently have that they want more of is hike and bike trails. We currently have over 23 miles of hike and bike trails, and we plan to add over 24 more miles. Our residents also informed us that the number one thing that we don’t currently have that they want is a dog park. Keller’s first dog park, K9 Pointe, opened on November 12th. This dog park is strategically located in The Parks at Town Center near The Keller Pointe. Another item that our residents wanted was for us to reinvest in our existing parks. We recently completed a renovation and expansion project at The Keller Pointe, and a renovation to Bear Creek Park. A few of our other parks that are in the discussion for development include Milestone Park, Overton Ridge Park, Keller Sports Park and Northeast Park. Our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is currently researching the best ways to develop each of these parks for the betterment of our citizens.

Lastly, we offer numerous programs for our residents and visitors. We offer eighteen special events throughout the year, ranging from Fishing For Fun to live concerts to our Christmas Tree Lighting. Our Senior Citizens Activities Center offers programs and events for the young at heart. Whether taking an exercise class or traveling the world, our Senior Center offers it all. We have several youth associations that provide recreational leagues in soccer, softball, baseball and rugby. And we have a family recreation center, The Keller Pointe, which has everything from workout equipment to basketball to swimming. We are proud of our award-winning Parks and Recreation System, and hope that you utilize and enjoy the many components that make it up.

Until next time,

CONTACT

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

Staff Directory

Parks and Recreation...........................................817.743.4050, parksandrec@cityofkeller.com

Cody Maberry, Director of Community Services.....817.743.4002, cmaberry@cityofkeller.com

Gary Davis, Parks and Development Manager............817.743.4057, gdavis@cityofkeller.com Jennifer Basham, Recreation Manager......................817.743.4052, jbasham@cityofkeller.com

Carey Ripley, Special Event Coordinator.......................817.743.4054, cripley@cityofkeller.com Debbie Park, Administrative Assistant..............................817.743.4055, dpark@cityofkeller.com

Jordan McCrory, Recreation Services Assistant.........817.743.4056, jmccrory@cityofkeller.com Senior Activities Center.............................817.743.4370, seniorcenter@cityofkeller.com Kyle Cooper, Senior Center Supervisor............817.743.4371, kcooper@cityofkeller.com Michelle Adler, Recreation Specialist................817.743.4372, madler@cityofkeller.com Crystal Lopez, Recreation Aide...........................817.743.4376, clopez@cityofkeller.com

Park Board Erin Pfarner, Chairperson...............................Place 7 Linda LaCoste, Vice Chairperson................Place 6 Felix Mira.........................................................Place 1 Amanda Calongne.......................................Place 2 Stepanie Setzer..............................................Place 3 Jay Blakey.......................................................Place 4 John R. Revell.................................................Place 5 Ryan Martin..............................................Alternate 1

Advertising Keller Parks and Recreation Department sells advertisement space in this publication.

Any paid advertisements appearing in this publication do not include a connection, endorsement or official sanction by the City of Keller of any practice, philosophy, standard, position, product or service of the advertisers.

Photography Keller Parks and Recreation is always snapping photos at our events, parks and facilities for promotional purposes. Please be aware that by participating or utilizing our facilities, you are granting the City of Keller and it’s agents the right to use and publish your image or your minor child’s image and that no monetary renumeration will be given.

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Keller Family

CAMPOUT

Parks and Recreation

70%

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

of Keller Parks & Recreation Special Events are made possible through donations and sponsorships

OVER

The number of Special Event participants in 2016

50,000

Our events serve as a foundation to bring families & community togetheR.

BE PART OF THE EVENT

invest in your community

Sponsorships not only benefit the community but your business! Contact Parks and Recreation to create a package specific to you or your business. Here are the first 2017 events:

Daddy Daughter Dance February 3 and 4 Egg Scramble April 8 May 13 Keller Campout Every Thursday Evening in June Keller Summer Nights

In-Kind Donations

Parks and Recreation

Our special events require everything from bounce houses to light towers. Let us know if your business has an item that we could use and your business can be listed as a sponsor for your in-kind donation.

For additional information, contact Carey Ripley at 817-743-4054 or cripley@cityofkeller.com

Visit us at www.ke llerparksandrec.com

Big-city comforts, 11 small-town charm

WE’RE AWARD

WINNING

WE WANT YOUR

BEST SHOT

In 2016 our Parks and Recreation Department received recognition as a Tree City USA for the 23rd consecutive year. To be recognized our city must meet Arbor Day Foundation’s and National Association of State Forester’s established four standards. Standards include a Tree Board, current tree care ordinance, community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita and an arbor day observance and proclamation. Our department works diligently throughout the year to ensure that we are exceeding these standards.

The Growth Award is awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize higher levels of tree care by participating Tree City USA communities. The Growth Award highlights innovative programs and projects as well as icreased commitment of resources to urban forestry. This is our 7th year to receive this award!

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KELLER PARKS RECREATION

BY THE NUMBERS 23.6

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MILES OF TRAILS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

48,016

478.55

PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE KELLER POINTE

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ACRES OF PARKLAND

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DEVELOPED PARKS

1,604 PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE KELLER SENIOR CENTER

THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF A PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM

W hat were the main factors you used in deciding where to live? Was it

job location, community safety? How about the school system? Of course!

There are multiple factors that people take into consideration when deciding to put down roots. So how about your home’s proximity to a park, the library or a community center? Maybe they weren’t the first things that came to mind, but once you were in the car driving through neighborhoods, what made the one you chose better than the ones you marked off your list? Was it an amazing amenity center, large trees in the front yard, the fact that you could walk out of your back door and be on a running trail? Or was it that sitting on the back porch, you could see the sun rise over lush parkland?

“Parks provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic, and recreational benefits to our cities. They are also a source of positive economic benefits,” according to the American Planning Association.

“They enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, bring in homebuyers and workers, and attract retirees.”

But you already knew that, right?

The National Recreation and Parks Association recently released its Americans Engagement with Parks Survey, an annual study that probes Americans’ use of parks and the key factors that drive that use. The study found that on average, Americans visit parks 29 times a year — and that the majority of Americans identify parks and recreation as an important service provided by their local government.

Americans surveyed also said they would pay up to 10 percent more for a home that was within walking distance of a

park! Here in Keller, we take the benefits of Parks & Recreation seriously, with more than 23 miles of trails and hundreds of acres of developed parkland.

Tree City In fact, Keller is in its 23rd year of being nationally recognized as a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation. For seven years, we have even gone above and beyond that standard, earning the foundation’s Growth Award in addition to our Tree City USA honor. And in 2015, we spent more than $137,000 on our community forestry to ensure a scenic parks system that improves residents’ quality of life.

The 55+ Crowd When we’re talking about residents’ quality of life, we mean all of our residents. The NRPA study also highlighted how seniors and retirees decide where to locate, and it should come as no surprise that their top two considerations were scenic beauty and recreational opportunities! About 20 percent of Keller residents are over the age of 55, according to 2010 Census data.

That’s why our Keller Senior Activities Center is one of the most busy and vibrant community amenities around, offering 1,600 programs and trips to the community every year, including 36 day trips, two domestic, and two international trips open to anyone aged 18 and up.

Are you serious about Parks & Recreation? Keep up with everything we’re up to through the website and our social media. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. See you around the parks!

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SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELDS MULTI-USE ARENA

BACKSTOP

MULTI-USE FIELD

SOCCER GOALS

RESTROOMS

PAVILION

PICNIC TABLES

PLAYGROUND

SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT

FISHING POND

Bear Creek Park 400 Bear Creek Park Road

Bear Creek Greenbelt Bursey Ranch Park Bursey Ranch Subdivision

Chase Oaks Ac vity Node 1609 Chase Oaks

Johnson Road Park 640 Johnson Road

Rental Information: Looking for a place for your next gathering? Our parks offer a variety of rental options to cater to all sizes. Below you will find a comprehensive list of the amenities included. Please call 817.743.4050 for availability. Resident fee is $30 for 3 hours and $15 each additional hour. Non-Resident fee is $40 for 3 hours and $20 each additional hour. A 3 hour minimum rental is required. All fees are non-refundable. Reservations may be made no more than 6 months in advance.

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BASKETBALL COURT

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Sports Park Pavilion

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Overton Ridge Pavilion

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Keller Sports Park 265 Golden Triangle

Keller-Smithfield Ac vity Node 416 Keller Smithfield

Keller Veterans Memorial Park 100 North Main

The Parks at Town Center 1100 Bear Creek Parkway

The Keller Pointe 405 Rufe Snow Drive

Overton Ridge Park 821 Weybridge Lane

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K-9 POINTE GRAND OPENING

ELL R E K

Trash Bash April 22 2017

Twice a year we clean up the City with a community wide trash bash.

Sign up or just come out the morning of to help keep Keller clean! The first 100 to sign up receive a free t-shirt.

Bags, gloves, trash pickers, vest, and lunch are all provided.

ADOPT- A - STR

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Help keep Keller beautiful! If you or a group are interested in adopting a street, please contact us for available locations at 817-743-4050.

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New Keller Location 9808 North Beach Street Suite #600 Fort Worth TX, 76244

Call to Schedule a Skin Check 817-741-7515 9808 North Beach St. | Suite #600 | Fort Worth, Texas 76244

On November the 12th we opened the gates to the new K-9 Pointe. All of our furry friends had a great time and we are so excited to add some green space for our furry friends.

USING PARKS

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RELIEVE STRESS

How stressed are you?

You. Yes, you! Seriously: What is your quality of life? Are you one of those people who gets up at 6 a.m., checks your phone, drinks your coffee as you’re dashing around to find your missing keys, all the while yelling at your kids to hurry up or they’ll be late for school? Next you’ll find yourself standing in line for coffee you won’t get the opportunity to finish as you rush to work, get off some time after you were originally supposed to, decide whether to order take out or run to the store for a rotisserie chicken, pick up the kids and run them to various activities, determine if you should exercise, or just sit down to your favorite show while folding laundry, washing dishes, getting bags packed for the following day and wondering when the last time you showered was.

If so, you’re not alone. Americans are notorious for overbooking, overworking and overextending, and the result is a pandemic of people who are exhausted both mentally and physically.

Guess what? We have a cure.

Tonight, instead of running around trying to decide what takes the higher priority on your checklist (that you never can seem to catch up on), go to the park. Walk around. Sit on a bench and watch the squirrels, or ducks, or turtles. Try a pickup game of basketball or check out our new pickleball courts at Bear Creek Park. Have a picnic. Or, if you dislike animals or aren’t keen on dirt, grass or the outside in general, check out The Keller Pointe, the Keller Senior Activities Center or the Keller Public Library.

We at the City of Keller and specifically the Parks and Recreation Department are dedicated to providing spaces, programs, activities and events that have a positive impact on your life.

It is our goal to offer opportunities for everyone, to bring the community together and to create an environment for socialization, relaxation, and physical and mental wellbeing. Got questions? Give us a call, shoot us an email or, even better, come find us in one of our parks or facilities. We love what we do and are passionate about serving you!

Source: National Recreation and Parks Society

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3) Big Bear Creek Green Belt Trail 500 Rufe Snow Dr

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4) Bursey Ranch Park 421 Alta Ridge Dr

13) Northeast Park (undeveloped) 1792 Ottinger Rd

8757 Davis Blvd Hike/Bike Trails

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8) Keller Smithfield Activity Node 416 Keller Smithfield Rd

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1301 Keller LN Smithfield Rd. S. FAWKES 7. Johnson Rd. Park 640 Johnson Rd. 8. Keller Smithfield Activity Node 416 Keller Smithfield Rd. 9. Keller Sports Park Trail Triangle Blvd.

Florence 265 Golden RDVeterans Memorial Park FLORENCE 10. Keller 100 N. Main St. 11. Little Bear Creek Linear Park (undev.)

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KELLER SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER

SERVICES

Lunch Program Metroport Meals on Wheels provides a lunch program at noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call 817.743.4370 by noon the day prior for a reservation. www.metroportmow.org Lunch prices: $4 suggested donation or $5 for Themed Luncheons.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels provide home delivered meals Monday through Friday to the homes of those who are unable to cook for themselves. Service can be on-going or short term to provide assistance during times of need. For information on the Metroport Meals on Wheels program call 817.491.1141 or go to www.mealsonwheels.org.

For information on Tarrant County meal program call 817.336.0912 or go to www.mealsonwheels.org.

VISION

TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER CREATING A WELCOMING, DIVERSE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT

BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT COURSES, SPECIAL EVENTS, TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND A MEAL PROGRAM.

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660 Johnson Road Keller, TX 76248

Transportation The Northeast Transportation Service (NETS) offers door-to-door transportation services to residents who are disabled or 55 and above.

Trained drivers are available to assist passengers in getting on and off vehicles.

Please call 817.336.8714 to schedule your trip.

Cost is $1.50 per one way trip. www.ridenets.com

AARP Driver’s Safety Learn how to improve your driving skills and be more aware of other drivers. This course may be used to qualify for a discount on your auto insurance; however it does not meet the requirements to dismiss a ticket. Registration is required; fees are paid at the time of class.

Date: January 16; March 20 Time: 12:00 - 4:00pm Fee: $15 AARP members, $20 non members Pay by check or cash AARP Tax Aide AARP will be providing free tax aid to our community. Please sign up early as spots fill very quickly.

Date: Every Wednesday Feb. 8 - April 12 Time: 12:00 - 3:00 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Fee: FREE It is extremely important that the taxpayer bring their prior year’s return and Social Security cards for everyone on the return.

Check with your center for specific rules and eligibility.

HOURS:

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fourth Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CONTACT:

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EATS Luncheons

Menu subject to change Bingo: 10:30 a.m.

Lunch: 12:00 p.m.

Fee: $5 (Unless noted otherwise)

Breakfasts

Birthday Breakfast January 11, February 8, March 8 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Fee: $2, FREE during birthday month Let’s celebrate your birthday with the January 20 - Soup De Jour Warm your soul with a variety of soups, sandwiches, KSAC. It’s better than breakfast in bed!

Sponsored By: salad, fruit and dessert.

Evergreen Senior Living - Fruit/Juice Psalms Home Caring Consulting - Entrée February 10 - Mardi Gras Celebration Heritage House of Keller - Birthday Cake “Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler”...Let the good times Mustang Creek Estates - Birthday treat bags roll and celebrate New Orleans style. Cajun style red beans and rice with sausage, sides, and dessert.

February 14 - Special Luncheon Keller Women’s Club Valentine’s Luncheon Fee: FREE *Bingo is not included Enjoy Valentine’s Day with the wonderful ladies of the Keller Women’s Club serving chicken penne pasta with alfredo sauce, salad, bread, and dessert.

March 7 - Special Luncheon Rotary Club Luncheon Fee: FREE *Bingo is not included Let the Keller Rotary Club treat you to a special lunch of lasagna, salad, bread, and dessert.

March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day The Irish luck is upon you! Find your pot of gold over a game of bingo and a delicious lunch of shephard’s pie, salad, and dessert. Don’t forget to wear green!

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THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIALS

SPECIAL EVENTS

High Stakes Bingo & Potluck Dates: January 26, March 23 Dinner: 5:00 p.m.

Bingo: 6:00 p.m.

Fee: $4 (Free with dish) Sponsor: Mustang Creek Estates

Gone With the Wind Ball Date: February 23 Fee: $10 Time: 5:00 p.m.

Join us for this special evening celebrating Southern Elegance. We will enjoy live music and a mashed potato bar, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Dress to impress!

Sponsors: Evergreen Senior Living & Mustang Creek Estates

LUNCH & LEARN 2nd Monday of the Month Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

January 9- How to Stay Young Sponsor: New Beginnings Chiropractic February 13 - TBD Sponsor: Meadowview Place March 13 - Get Educated on Fixed Income Sponsor: Edward Jones - Ethan Harter Financial Advisor

TRAVEL CLUB First Tuesday of every month Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Required January 3 - Danube; Nuremburg to Budapest February 7 - Carribean Getaway March 7 - Seine River; Paris/Normandy Join this group lead by Bill Braxdale with Braxdale Travel to discuss destinations, travel tips and experiences.

This is an opportunity to explore all types of travel possibilities.

TRAVEL WITH US

IRELAND

Irish Splendor gateway.gocollette.com/link/753160 March 15 - 22, 2017 8 days and 10 meals $2,999/ double $3,299 Single $2,969 Triple Highlights on this trip include Dublin, Brazen Head Pub, Guinness Storehouse, Farm Visit, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Diner’s Choice, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, Dromoland Castle and a whiskey distillery.

SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio www.grouptrips.com/kellerseniorcenter/1252512 April 3 - 7, 2017 5 days and 8 meals $475 double $595 Single Highlights on this trip include a cruise at the famous River Walk District, a visit to the famous Alamo, a trip to Fredericksburg, a visit to the Institute of Texas Cultures and San Antonio Missions and a tour of the LBJ Ranch.

CANADIAN ROCKIES

Canadian Rockies Gateway.gocollette.com/link/753229 August 19-25, 2017 7 days and 9 meals $3,249 double $4,099 single Highlights include Calgary, Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump, Glacier National Park, “Going to the Sun Road”, Emerald Lake, Banff, Columbia Icefield. Bookings after February 19, 2017.

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DAY TRIPS

Escaping the Square (Escape Room Experience) January 12 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Fee: $20 (Includes ticket and transport. Lunch is on your own.)

This is a fun interactive game of clue for all ages. The rooms are designed with clues, riddles and evidence in order to escape the mystery. Your 60 minutes of theories may lead you to escaping the square. Lunch on the square afterwards.

Painting With a Twist Febraury 9 Time: 9:45 a.m.

Fee: $30 (Lunch is on your own.)

This a great place to have fun with your friends. Bring your favorite beverage or snacks and paint along with our artist to create your own work of art that you will take home at the end of the day. We provide all painting supplies and artist instructions. No art experience is needed.

Simply be ready to have a Twisted good time! We will grab a bite to eat afterwards.

Cirque du Soleil - “Kurios” - Cabinet of Curiosities March 10 Time: 2:00 p.m.

Fee: $60 What is Kurios? In an alternate yet familiar past, a Seeker discovers that in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes. In his curio cabinet, the Seeker is convinced there is a hidden world. A place where the grandest dreams lie waiting.

Historic Downtown Grapevine March 30 Time: 9:30 a.m.

Fee: $7 Take a stroll down Grapevine’s historic downtown district. You will find a wide variety of wine shops, specialty shops and restaurants. You could spend an entire day here enjoying a delicious lunch while shopping, tasting Texas wines and relaxing.

Movie Day First Thursday of the Month Time: Departure time will be determined by movie selection Cost: $8 plus cost of meal Are you a movie lover? Join us for an early matinee movie!

Registration opens the Thusday prior to the trip.

Mystery Lunch Bunch Third Thursdays Time: 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $5 plus cost of lunch Registration opens the first business day of the month.

EXERTION LEVEL Light Little to no walking required Moderate Trip involves some physical exertion Heavy Long periods of walking/standing

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SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES BINGO Join us and your friends for a fun game of BINGO. Cards are sold 30 minutes prior to game time.

Days/Time: Mondays 2:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $1/ card up to 4 cards High stakes 1st & 3rd Monday $2/ card up to 4 cards

Social Painting Bring your supplies and current projects to join this wonderful group as they paint together.

Day: Wednesdays Time: 1:00 p.m.

Fee: FREE

Riskey Readers Book Club Like to read? Join our book club to discuss a wide array of books.

Day: 3rd Wednesdays Genealogy Learn how to do research, use family tree makers Time: 1:00 p.m. and different search sites to find everything you Fee: FREE would like to know about your heritage.

Chatty Crochet and Knitting Days: 2nd and 4th Mondays Join this chatty group of crocheters and Time: 11:00 a.m. knitters. You will learn something new every Fee: FREE time. All levels welcome.

Day: Thursdays Writing Your Life Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Remember grandpa’s stories? In the future our children may feel the same. Everyone has a story. Fee: FREE Join us in Writing Your Life as questions stimulate memories, historical tidbits jog our thoughts and Introduction to Beginner Spanish words of real people encourage us. Purchase of This class will teach the basics of Spanish conversation and expression. classroom material, Writing Your Life, is on your Day: Thursdays (Jan. 19 - Feb. 23) own. Registration required.

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Day: Mondays beginning Jan. 9th Fee: $5 for 6 week session Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

2nd and 4th Mondays - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Quilting Buddies Fee: FREE for 8 week session Join the quilting buddies for a stitching good time! All levels welcome. 3rd Friday of every Ceramics month is Block of the Month.

Can’t find that ceramic holiday platter at the local department store? Well this class is for you! Day: Fridays Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Get your creative mind going and join us! All Fee: FREE levels welcome.

Day: Tuesdays GoldenTech Training Time: 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Keller Center for Advanced Learning Skills USA Fee: $5/ month and the Cosmetology Chapter join forces to help you with all of your technology needs.

Day: Fridays Dates: Jan. 13, Feb. 3 & March 3 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

30 Fee: FREE

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Tai Chi for Your Life Chinese Art of Tai Chi includes the principles of movement, breathing, balance and energy.

This class is slow and gentle; suitable for those that may have limited range of motion. Please wear loose fitting clothes and flat bottom shoes.

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $25/month or $4 per drop in class

ZUMBA Gold Come and try out our dance fitness class that is great for all ages and genders. This class is high energy and low impact.

Days: Mondays & Fridays Time: Monday 9:15 a.m.

Friday 1:30 p.m.

Fee: $25/month or $4 per drop in class

Happy Hikers Walking Group Join us for a brisk walk and circuit training on our outdoor fitness equipment. Please wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes.

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 8:30 a.m.

Fee: FREE

Meditation If stress has you anxious, tense or worried, consider trying our meditation class. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace.

Day: Thursdays Time: 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Fee: FREE

Gentle Yoga Gain flexibility, breath awareness and balance while reducing stress and fatigue. Modifications made for those with limitations. All levels welcome.

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 10:15 a.m.

Fee: $25/month or $4 per drop in class

Chronic Condition Self-Management Presented by: Senior Center Services of Greater Tarrant County Registration Required.

Day: Thursdays (Feb. 2 - Mar. 9) Time: 10:00 a.m.

Fee: FREE

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JANUARY

DAILY ACTIVITIES MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m.

Pinochle

8:30 a.m.

Walking Group

10:00 a.m.

Bingo

8:30 a.m.

Walking Group

9:00 a.m.

Hand and Foot

9:15 a.m.

Zumba Gold

9:00 a.m.

Tai Chi

10:45 a.m.

Dominoes

9:00 a.m.

Tai Chi

12:00 p.m.

Lunch Program

12:15 p.m.

Line Dancing

9:00 a.m.

Dominoes

11:00 a.m.

Pinochle

10:15 a.m.

Gentle Yoga

2:00 p.m.

Bingo

10:00 a.m.

Ceramics

12:00 p.m.

Lunch Program

10:15 a.m.

Meditation

2:45 p.m.

Dominoes

10:15 a.m.

Gentle Yoga

1:00 p.m.

Social Painting

12:00 p.m.

Party Bridge

12:00 p.m.

Lunch Program

1:00 p.m.

Chatty Crochet and Knitting

1:00 p.m.

Quilting Buddies 1:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold

MONDAY 2

WEDNESDAY

CLOSED

10:30 a.m.

Red Hat Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Travel Club Mystery Lunch Registration Begins

3

4

9

10

11

10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life 11:00 a.m.

Lunch N Learn 11:00 a.m.

Genealogy

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

5

6

12

13

10:00 a.m.

Movie Trip

9:00 a.m.

Birthday Breakfast

9:00 a.m.

DAY TRIP - Escaping The Square

10:00 a.m.

Golden Tech Training

16

17

18

10:30 a.m.

Red Hat Outing

1:00 p.m.

Riskey Readers

19

10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life 12:00 p.m.

AARP Driving 2:00 p.m.

High Stakes Bingo

10:00 a.m.

Spanish 11:00 a.m.

Mystery Lunch Trip

10:30 a.m.

Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m.

Soup De Jour Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Quilting BOM

23

24

25

26

27

10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life 11:00 a.m.

Genealogy

30

1:00 p.m.

Ceramics

TUESDAY

10: 00 a.m.

Spanish 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Night Social 6:00 p.m.

High Stakes Bingo Movie Trip Registration Begins

20

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10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life

1:00 p.m.

Mah Jong 33

FEBRUARY MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY 1

1:00 p.m.

Rockies Trip Meeting Mystery Lunch Registration Begins

6

10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m.

High Stakes Bingo

13

7

10:30 a.m.

Red Hat Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Travel Club

14

10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life 11:00 a.m.

Lunch N Learn 11:00 a.m.

Geneology

12:00 p.m.

Keller Women’s Club Valentine’s Luncheon

8

9:00 a.m.

Birthday Breakfast 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

9

10

9:45 a.m.

DAY TRIP - Painting 10:00 a.m.

Spanish 10:00 a.m.

Chronic Condition Self Management

21

22

10:30 a.m.

Red Hat Outing

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

27

28

10:00 a.m.

Spanish 10:00 a.m.

Chronic Condition Self Management 11:00 a.m.

Mystery Lunch Trip

10:00 a.m.

Spanish 10:00 a.m.

Chronic Condition Self Management 5:00 p.m.

Gone With The Wind Ball Movie Trip Registration

MONDAY

TUESDAY

3

10:00 a.m.

Golden Tech Training

23

20

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2

FRIDAY

10:00 a.m. Movie Trip 10:00 a.m. Spanish 10:00 a.m.Chronic Condition Self Management

16

10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life 2:00 p.m.

High Stakes Bingo

10:00 a.m.

Writing Your Life 11:00 a.m.

Genealogy

THURSDAY

15

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide 1:00 p.m.

Riskey Readers

MARCH

6

7

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

2

3

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide Mystery Lunch Registration Begins

10:00 a.m.

Movie Trip 10:00 a.m.

Chronic Condition Self Management

10:00 a.m.

GoldenTech Training

9

10

8

10:30 a.m.

Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m.

Mardi Gras Luncheon

2:00 p.m.

High Stakes Bingo

10:30 a.m.

Red Hat Meeting 12:00 p.m.

Rotary Luncheon 5:30 p.m.

Travel Club

9:00 a.m.

Birthday Breakfast 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

10:00 a.m.

Chronic Condition Self Management

17

13

14

15

16

17

24

20

21

22

23

24

12:00 p.m.

AARP Driving 2:00 p.m.

High Stakes Bingo

10:30 a.m.

Red Hat Outing

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

5:00 p.m.

Thursday Night Social 6:00 p.m.

High Stakes Bingo

27

28

29

30

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide

9:30 a.m.

DAY TRIP - Historic Downtown Grapevine

1:00 p.m.

Quilting BOM

10:00 a.m.

Golden Tech Training

11:00 a.m.

Lunch N Learn 11:00 a.m.

Genealogy

11:00 a.m.

Genealogy

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AARP Tax Aide 1:00 p.m.

Riskey Readers

11:00 a.m.

Mystery Lunch Trip

2:00 p.m.

DAY TRIP - Cirque du Soleil

10:30 a.m.

Luncheon Bingo 12:00 p.m.

St. Patricks Day Luncheon 1:00 p.m.

Quilting BOM

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