KSAC Newsletter May and June 2013

Keller Senior Activities Center May and June 2013 660 Johnson Road Keller, Texas 76248 Phone: 817.743.4370 Fax: 817.743.4374

Eats Luncheons Reservations Required ONE Week Prior.

Please call 817.743.4370 to make a reservation.

All luncheons begin at 12:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Email: seniorcenter@cityofkeller.com www.cityofkeller.com/senioractivitiescenter Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 4th Thursday Night

8:30 am - 4:00 pm 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Day Trip

May 3

Cinco de Mayo $5 Celebrate Hispanic culture and pride with the senior center

10

Mother’s Day (Free for Mothers) $2 everyone else Bring your families to celebrate the mothers in your life

24

Memorial Day $2 Remember our fallen veterans with the senior center

7

Cultural Jubilee FREE/dish $2/No Dish Potluck from around the world. Please bring a dish that showcases your heritage

14

Father’s Day (Free for Fathers) $2 everyone else Bring your families to celebrate the fathers in your life

June

to the Dallas Arboretum Mar 14 2013

Lunch and Learns City Holiday Closings

Memorial Day Independence Day

May 27 July 4

Keller Senior Activities Center Staff Renee Garrett Jennifer Basham Michelle Adler

Manager Recreation Specialist Part-Time Recreation Specialist

Legacy at Bearcreek Assisted Living Assisted Living 101/ The Legacy Difference Day: Monday Date: May 13 Time: 11:00 am Fee: FREE

Oxidative Therapy The path towards optimal health, vitality, and longetivity Day:

Friday

Date:

May 31

Time:

11:30 am

Fee:

Free

M.E.D.S. Cards Medical Emergency Data Storage Day: Date: Time: Fee:

Monday Jun 10 11:00 am FREE

Reservations Required ONE Week Prior

Daily Happenings Monday: 9:00 am Hand and Foot Nintendo Wii Pinochle 10:00 am Zumba Gold 12:15 pm Line Dancing 2:00 pm BINGO 2:45 pm Dominos

Tuesday: 8:30 am Walking Group 9:00 am Tai Chi 10:00 am Ceramics Nintendo Wii 12:00 pm Lunch program 1:00 pm Ceramics Mah Jongg

Wednesday: 9:00 am Pinochle 10:00 am BINGO 10:45 am Dominos 11:00 am Fit and Fab 12:00 pm Lunch Program 1:00 pm Gentle Yoga

Thursday: 8:30 am Walking Group 9:00 am Tai Chi 12:00 pm Party Bridge 1:00 pm Chatty Crochet and Knitting

Friday: 9:00 am Hand and Foot 9:30 am Texas Hold’em 11:00 am Fit and Fab 12:00 pm Lunch Program 1:00 pm Quilting Buddies 1:00 pm Zumba Gold

GENERAL INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Annual membership at the Keller Senior Activities Center (KSAC) includes access to classes, programs, trips, and special activities. The center is open to anyone 55 and older.

MMOW LUNCH PROGRAM Metroport Meals on Wheels provides a nutritional lunch program at noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call 817.743.4370 to make a reservation for lunch.

Reservations are taken by noon the previous day. Lunch prices: $3 suggested donation.

Monthly menus are posted at the center.

SENIOR SERVICES 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 the vehicles. Please call 817.336.8714 to schedule your trip. Cost is $1.50 per one way trip. www.ridenets.com Meals on Wheels A volunteer advocate for the elderly. Meals on wheels provide home-delivered meals on 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 www.metroportmow.org For information on the Tarrant County meal program, call 817.336.0912. www.mealsonwheels.org Blood Pressure Checks Courtesy of Keller Fire/Rescue. No reservations necessary.

Day: First Friday Time: 9:30 am Health Assessments Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar checks courtesy of Select Rehabilitation of Denton Day: Second Friday Time: 11:00 am AARP Drivers 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 time of class.

Dates: May 20 and July 22 Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Cost: $12/ AARP members $14/non-members

TECHNOLOGY New User Computer Class This class will introduce you to your personal computer. The basics will be covered, exploring the Windows operating system. There will be hands-on activities; practicing on the keyboard and mouse as well.

Internet Computer Class Introduction to the Internet including understanding browsers, using search engines for research, sending and receiving email and downloading files. Students should have a basic understanding of the computer.

Intermediate Computer Class Intermediate Computer class will introduce you to a more advanced level of the New User Class. You will learn how to set up your desktop to meet your needs, explore Word and Excel programs.

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Fridays

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Tuesdays

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Wednesdays

Dates:

May 10-31, Jun 7-28

Dates:

May 7-28, Jun 4-25

Dates:

May 8-29, Jun 5-26

Time:

10:00 - 11:30 am

Time:

10:00 - 11:30 am

Time:

10:00 - 11:30 am

Fee:

$30

Fee:

$30

Fee:

$30

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES 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. No special equipment or experience is required. Please wear loose fitting clothes and flat bottomed shoes.

Day: Time: Fee:

FIT AND FAB

Have a blast getting FIT with this low impact workout designed specifically to help improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Free weights, elastic bands and other props will be used during class.

Please bring a water bottle and wear loose fitting clothes. Closed toe shoes are required.

Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am $20/month; Fee: Drop-in $4/ class

Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00 - 11:45 am $25/month: Drop-in $4/ class

Walking Group *New

Need a jumpstart in the morning? Join this crazy group of walkers on Tuesday mornings. After a brisk walk around our beautiful trail you may incorporate circuit training on our outdoor equipment to tone and help build strength.

Please wear loose fitting clothing and tennis shoes

ZUMBA Gold *New

Gentle Yoga *New

Zumba Gold is a fitness program with a safe and effective total body workout creating a party like atmosphere with modifications for success. It uses exciting International rhythms and brings them to the active older adult. The class is exhilarating, easy and effective, great for the mind, body, and soul.

Participants will move their bodies through a complete series of seated and standing Yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures. The class is designed to create awareness, enhance balance, increase flexibility, reduce stress, and increase mental clarity.

Day:

Day: Mondays 10:00 am Fridays 1:00 pm Fee: $20/month; Drop-In $4/class

Day: Wednesdays Time: 1:00 pm Fee: $25/month: Drop-In $4/Class *Class takes place in Library

Time: Fee:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am Free

S P E C I A L I N T ER E S T C L A S S E S Line Dancing Come dance to some great music. All levels are welcome and you do not need a partner.

Day: Mondays Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm Fee: FREE Ceramics Can’t find that ceramic holiday platter at the local department store? Well this is the class for you. Get your creative mind going and join us soon. All levels are welcome.

Day: Tuesdays Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with a break for lunch Fee: FREE Supply fees subject to change

BINGO Join us and your friends for a fun game of BINGO. Cards are sold 30 minutes prior to game time. Cost $1/ card up to 4 cards. High stakes BINGO $2/card up to 4 cards .

Day: Mondays 2 pm Wednesdays 10 am Deco Mesh Wreath Making *New Make and take your own original Deco Mesh Wreath.

This instructional class will provide all the supplies you need. Each month is a new wreath.

Day: Wednesday May 22 Wednesday Jun 19 Time: 1:00 pm Fee: $26/class

Chatty Crochet and Knitting Genealogy Group *New Join this chatty group of crocheters and knitters. You will learn something new every time. All Do you know your heritage? Would you like to learn levels are welcome. how to find out? Come and join this group as they Day: Thursdays explore different web based searches and discuss findTime: 1:00 - 3:00 pm ings.

Fee: FREE Day: Monday May 6, May 20, Jun 3, Jun 17 Quilting Buddies Time: 11:00 am Join the quilting buddies for a stitching good time! All Fee: levels are welcome.

Day: Fridays Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Fee: FREE

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VOYAGES

May Fest

Dallas Holocaust

Choctaw Overnight

New England

Thursday May 2

Museum

Monday June 24 -

Thu Oct 3 - Wed Oct 9

Thursday June 6

Tuesday June 25

This museum will teach

$10 on players card

you so much more

Half off buffet

Come with us on this free trip to Ft. Worth May Fest.

Boston . Salem . Lexington Hollow Cider Mill . Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

than just history

Factory

Time: 2:30 pm to 7:30

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00

Fee: $45

pm

pm

double

Fee: Free

Fee: $10

occupancy

Billings Farm . Woodstock . Portland Kennebunkport . Lobster Dinner

M ONTHLY HAPP ENI NGS FIRST TUESDAY

SECOND WEDNESDAY

FOURTH THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL

Meet at Kassandra’s Mexican Kitchen to participate in this fun group.

Let’s celebrate your birthday with your friends at the KSAC. It’s better than breakfast in bed.

Birthday month: Free Guests: $2

High Stake Bingo and dinner.

Dinner: $2 Cards: $2/each

Dates: May 23, Jun 27 Time: 6:00 pm Light Refreshments Served

Keller, Texas 76248 P.O. Box 770 Keller Senior Activities Center (KSAC)

Dates: May 8, Jun 12 Time: 9:00 am

Dates: May 23, Jun 27 5:00 pm Dinner 5:30 pm Buy cards 6:00 pm High stakes BINGO

FOURTH THURSDAY NIGHT

Senior University * New Education and resources class for adults who aide in the independence of Seniors.

If you aid in the care or independence of a senior this class is for you.

817-743-4370

Dates: May 7, Jun 4 Time: 9:00 am

Birthday Breakfast

www.cityofkeller.com/senioractivitiescenter

Breakfast Club