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Senior Center Programs Membership The Farmers Branch Senior Center is open to anyone 50 years of age or better. There is no membership fee or residency requirement, but you are required to complete registration information yearly, obtain a membership card and scan your card with each visit.
Arts & Crafts Registration Required; Space limited Beaded Sun Catchers
Friday, December 1, 1 pm Instructor: Carol Slawson, Fee: $12 - $15 Pick from an assortment of patterns and create a beautiful sun catcher for your window. Great for gift giving too. Learn to Make Bows Wednesday, December 6, 3 pm Instructor: Rotha Crump, No Fee Just in time for the holidays, learn to make bows for wreaths, arrangements, decorations and packages. Bring your own ribbon or practice with ours. Beginner Greeting Card Class Tuesday, December 12, 10 am Instructor: Vicki Young, Fee: $8 New to scrapbooking and making greeting cards? Learn the basics in this hands-on class and expand your skill, explore new techniques while making great cards. Advanced Greeting Card Class Tuesday, December 12, 1 pm Instructors: Jan McCord & Carmel Mosley, Fee: $8 More advanced techniques are presented and practiced while making several beautiful cards. Prerequisite: Beginning Greeting Card Class or the equivalent.
Drop-In Arts & Craft Groups Bring your project or start something new while meeting new and old friends in any of these weekly groups. Come and enjoy the fellowship of others who enjoy arts and crafts. • • • •
Art Group Mondays 2 pm, No Fee Tuesday Evening Craft Group Tuesday 5 - 8 pm, No Fee Instructional Quilting Thursdays 1 pm, No Fee Quilting Group Fridays 10 am, No Fee
Computers Registration Required; Space limited Excel BEGINNER 2016 Tues & Thurs, December 5 - 14, 2 - 4 pm Instructor: Doug Mahlum, Fee: $20 Develop a solid grasp of Excel basics and learn to perform calculations, modify and format worksheets and more. Let’s Google Friday, December 8, 3:30 - 4:45 pm Instructor: Doug Mahlum, Fee: $5 You have heard it before: “Go Google it!” Did you know that this amazing free search engine has apps for sharing and collaborating online? Come 30 minutes early if you need assistance creating a Google account. Useful Apps Friday, December 15, 3:30 - 4:45 pm Instructor: Doug Mahlum, No Fee Mobile devices such as an iPhone or Android tablets are changing the way we live but are you finding it hard to keep up with the technology? This course will explain what an app is and which ones could help you. Sign up required.
December 2017
“Livin’ The 50 Plus Lifestyle in the Branch”
Stay Active Over the Holidays With Us There is no fee for our Exercise Classes.
We have something for everyBODY! Stretch & Strength Mondays Stretch & Flex Tuesdays Strong & Balance Tuesdays Thursday Power Walking Tues & Fri Tues & Fri Yoga Not Your Mama’s Exercise Wed
8:15 - 9 am 3 - 4 pm 10 - 11 am 3 - 4 pm 8:15 - 9 am 9 - 9:45 am 6 – 7 pm
Health & Exercise
NO EXERCISE CLASSES DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 1.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks by Medico M.D. Monday, December 4, 8:15 - 10 am, No Fee Wednesday, December 13, noon - 1:30 pm B12 Shots Thursday, December 7, 9 - 9:30 am, Fee: $20 Blood Pressure Checks by BrightStar Care Monday, December 11, 8:30 - 10 am, No Fee Fitness Room The Fitness Room includes weight equipment for both upper and lower body weight bearing exercise as well as cardio equipment such as treadmills, elliptical machines and stationary bikes. There is no charge but you must attend a Fitness Orientation prior to using the equipment. Sign up at the front desk 24 hours in advance.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Senior Center will be closed December 25 and January 1. Be sure to check with your Class Instructors for meeting dates over the holidays. NO EXERCISE CLASSES DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 1. Special Events Monthly Breakfast Monday, December 4, 8:15 am, Fee $2 Menu: sausage, gravy, biscuits, eggs, fruit, juice & coffee Come meet old friends or make new ones at the monthly breakfast. Entertainment features the Mary Immaculate School Choir. Birthday Lunch Wednesday, December 20, Noon Fee: $2 or free if it’s your birthday month. Come enjoy Sloppy Joes and French fries and help celebrate November and December’s birthdays. Cake sponsor: Brookdale Assisted Living. Gifts sponsor: United Financial Services. Special Interests New Perspectives On Aging Series: Session I - Understanding Age Thursday, December 7, 11 am, No Fee Instructor: Ben E. Dickerson, PhD, Gerontologist, No Fee All too often our understanding of our age is culturally bound. Our discussion will assist you in rewriting your definition of old and older and recognize the fact that the “best is yet to come”. 80 Upper Club Saturday, December 9, 1:30 pm, No Fee If you’re 80 years of age or older, come join this fun, active group that meets monthly.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Holiday Get-Together Tuesday, December 12, 6:30 pm, No Fee Support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer’s. Meet at Spring Creek BBQ on Midway Road in Addison. Random Acts of Kindness: Hope Supply Company Thursday, December 14, 10 am, No Fee Sponsoring Hope Supply Company, formerly known as Captain Hope, who serves children in homeless shelters. Please bring toys, children’s clothes and shoes. Texas Hold ‘em Tournament Thursday, December 14, 1 pm, No Fee Stop by the front desk and pick up your ticket to play. Snack sponsor: Acadia Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care. Conversations in Neglected History Fridays at 9:30 am, No Fee Join this weekly class that explores past events and topics and discovers new ways of viewing history. Special guest speaker and book author, Dr. Richard McCaslin from UNT will speak December 15: Texas Rangers on the Border 1915-16. Eat Smart for Cancer Prevention - Fruits and Vegetables Friday, December 15, 10 am, No Fee Texas A&M Agrilife Series with Brittany Martin The focus of this class is on the importance of including fruits and vegetables in the diet in order to lower the risk of certain types of cancer.
December Trips Check for seat availability on these previously posted trips. It’s A Wonderful Life at 1:30 Theatre Friday, December 1, 11 am - 4:30 pm, Fee: $17 The talented group of actors at the Bath House Cultural Center always bring their best in performance. B.J. McClelland returns performing multiple roles in this comedic performance. This production is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption that you want to witness over and over again. Lunch on your own at the Highland Park Cafeteria before the 1:30 matinee. White Christmas at Fair Park Music Hall Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 - 10:30 pm, Fee: $65 As warming as apple pie, and festive as a truck full of Elves, this uplifting story and beloved songs of Bing Crosby’s movie, White Christmas, have been enjoyed by families for generations. The Texas Tenors at Arlington Music Hall Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm, Fee: $70 Don’t miss the only performance in the DFW area of this amazing group of singers. The Texas Tenors are a 3-time Emmy Award winning classical crossover trio. Their Deep in the Heart of Texas show is a heart-warming and inspirational concert. Cruisin’ Cuisine Thursday, December 21, 11 am - 2 pm Fee: $4 Limited Walking Enjoy lunch out with friends at different restaurants throughout the Metroplex each month. Contact the front desk for availability and the choice of restaurant each month: at 972-919-8740.
January Trips Resident registration begins December 1 at noon. Open registration begins December 8 at noon. Cruisin’ Cuisine Thursday, January 18, 11 am - 2 pm Fee: $5 Enjoy lunch out with friends at different restaurants throughout the Metroplex each month.
“Livin’ The 50 Plus Lifestyle in the Branch”
Senior Center
14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch TX 75234 www.fbseniorcenter.com | 972.919.8740