Join us as we celebrate National Senior Citizen Day with a bunco tournament! Bunco is a dice game with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice in a series of six rounds. Prizes will be awarded for most wins and most losses.
To register, please contact the SmartSenior Office at 912.352.4405.
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According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Those who experience irregular sleep-wake syndrome likely sleep for under four hours at a time.
The root cause of irregular sleep-wake syndrome is a near absence of the circadian rhythm, or an internal body clock, responsible for regulating periods of wakefulness and rest. The prevalence of irregular sleep-wake syndrome increases with age. However, age itself isn’t a risk factor.
There’s no “quick and easy” cure, but these therapies and lifestyle changes have been known to help.
• Control your exposure to light. Blue light from the computer and TV should be predominantly in the daytime and limited at night.
• Add more structure to your day. This could include scheduling social outings, exercises, and other activities.
• Make your bedroom as inviting and comfortable as possible.
• Minimize the amount of noise in your bedroom.
The ultimate goal of treatment is to help you sleep longer at night and maximize wakefulness during the day.
Source: healthline.com
On July 4, 1776, after making a total of 86 (mostly small) changes to Thomas Jefferson’s draft, Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence. Some impromptu celebrations greeted the declaration’s first public readings on July 8, in front of local militia troops, but the first organized celebration wouldn’t take place until the following year.
“Yesterday the 4th of July, being the anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, was celebrated in this city with demonstrations of joy and festivity,” reported the Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 5, 1777.
After each ship’s cannon fired a 13gun salute, the festivities continued, including an elegant dinner, a military demonstration and a performance by a Hessian band.
“The evening was closed with the ringing of bells,” the Evening Post reported, “and at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.”
Source: history.com
There’s always something going on here at SmartSenior! Just a reminder, please make reservations for all of the following events. Call the SmartSenior office at 912.352.4405 to register.
Exercise Class
SmartSenior Office | Mondays 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Enjoy our low-impact chair exercise class every Monday! Reservations are not required for this activity.
Mahjong Mondays
SmartSenior Office | Mondays 1-3 p.m.
Join us on Mondays for Mahjong. Please let us know if you’re interested in instruction of this classic game.
Bible Study
SmartSenior Office | Mondays 2-4 p.m.
Led by SmartSenior Rev. Willie B. Chisholm. Lesson notes will be provided. Please bring your own Bible and arrive by 2 p.m.
Line Dancing
St. Michael’s & All Episcopal Church
Advanced: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m.
Beginner: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 a.m.
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for Advanced Line Dancing, Beginner Line Dancing, or both!
Game Days
SmartSenior Office | Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 p.m.
All are welcome! Typical games include cards, chess, and Scrabble.
Painting with Shawn SmartSenior Office
Wednesdays & Fridays 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Enjoy a one-on-one personalized painting experience with local artist Shawn Bland to create your next masterpiece! Five lessons for $125, or $25 per lesson with a monthly registration. To learn more, or to register, contact Shawn directly at 912.777.2504 or shawnphd@hotmail.com.
Sew Girls
SmartSenior Office | Wednesdays 12:30-2:45 p.m.
Do you like to sew? Our group works on various projects throughout the month at their own pace. Bring your own machine and materials!
Chair Yoga
SmartSenior Office | Wednesdays 3-4 p.m.
Reservations are no longer required for Chair Yoga. All participants must arrive before 3 p.m. in order to attend.
Intro Mahjong
SmartSenior Office | Thursdays 1-3 p.m.
Have you always wanted to learn how to play this classic tile game? Stop by our introductory class to get started.
All of our movie showings take place on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the
in your membership and include complimentary popcorn and
JULY 5 AT 2 P.M.
The Zone of Interest - Rated PG-13
Starring Christian Friedel, Christian Friedel, and Max Beck
In 1943, the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife, Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house right next to the concentration and extermination camp he helped create.
JULY 19 AT 2 P.M.
A Picture of Her - Rated PG-13
Starring Tyler Hynes, Rhiannon Fish, and Samantha Ferris
In this Hallmark Original Movie, Beth becomes the subject of an award-winning magazine's cover and goes on a quest to find the photographer who snapped her photo.
AUGUST 9 AT 2 P.M.
Grace of Monaco - Not Rated
Starring Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth, and André Penvern
The story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly's crisis of marriage and identity, during a political dispute between Monaco's Prince Rainier III and France's Charles De Gaulle, and a looming French invasion of Monaco in the early 1960s.
AUGUST 23 AT 2 P.M.
Arthur the King - Rated PG-13
Starring Mark Walburg, Bear Grylls, and Nathalie Emmanuel
Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael Light convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team gets pushed to the outer limits of endurance, a dog named Arthur comes along for the ride, redefining what victory, loyalty and friendship truly means.
Please make reservations for all of the following events. Call the SmartSenior office at 912.352.4405 to register.
Tuesday, July 9 & Tuesday, July 30 | 10 a.m.
SmartSenior Office
Ready for a trip back in time? Join us for Name That Tune with popular hits through the decades. Reservations are required.
ACRYLIC POUR CLASS
Friday, July 12 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | SmartSenior Office
An acrylic pour painting is a technique in which liquid acrylic paints are poured onto a canvas or other surface to create unique and abstract compositions. This technique involves mixing acrylic paint with a pouring medium or other additives to achieve a fluid consistency that allows the paint to flow and blend together. Acrylic pour paintings are known for their unpredictable and abstract nature, with no two paintings being exactly alike. They can evoke a sense of fluidity, movement, and spontaneity. The price of this class is $75 per person and made directly to Shawn Bland. To register, contact Shawn at 912.777.2504 or shawnphd@hotmail.com.
TUESDAY TEA
Conan O’Brian Must Go
Tuesday, July 16-Tuesday, August 6 | 2 p.m.
SmartSenior Office
Join us for tea, treats, and television at our next Tuesday Tea! Take a tour around the globe as Conan O’Brien visits new friends, and engages in in-depth discussions with viewers from all around the nation and the globe. Reservations are required.
Three Most Common Movement Disorders & Interventions with Katy Harne, SJ/C Tuesday, July 23 11:30 a.m. presentation; 12 p.m. lunch Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital There are more than 30 different diseases identified as neurological movement disorders. They can affect speed, quality and ease of movement. Movement disorders are usually caused by disease in various parts of the brain. Outreach Coordinator Katy Harne will provide education and the support programs that are offered here at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Reservations are required.
Wine Tasting & Pairing at Savannah Wine Institute Friday, July 26 | 1 p.m. | 602 E Henry St. $25 per person
Elevate your wine knowledge with expert-led wine tasting and pairing class from Savannah Wine Institute. Tickets include a welcome toast, three tastings, and a palate cleansing cheese and bread board. Bring a friend to share in the fun! Reservations must be made in advance for this event.
Friday, August 2 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | SmartSenior Office
An acrylic pour painting is a technique in which liquid acrylic paints are poured onto a canvas or other surface to create unique and abstract compositions. This technique involves mixing acrylic paint with a pouring medium or other additives to achieve a fluid consistency that allows the paint to flow and blend together. Acrylic pour paintings are known for their unpredictable and abstract nature, with no two paintings being exactly alike. They can evoke a sense of fluidity, movement, and spontaneity. The price of this class is $75 per person and made directly to Shawn Bland. To register, contact Shawn at 912.777.2504 or shawnphd@hotmail.com.
Stroke Awareness & Prevention with Cristen Wood
Tuesday, August 6 | 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. presentation
Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital
Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every four minutes someone dies from a stroke. There are more than 140,000 deaths each year from strokes. Cristen Wood, the Stroke Program Coordinator, here at St. Joseph’s/Candler, will help you to learn the key factors to prevent you from becoming another statistic.
NAME THAT TUNE
Tuesday, August 13 & Tuesday, August 27 | 10 a.m. | SmartSenior Office
Ready for a trip back in time? Join us for Name That Tune with popular hits through the decades.
NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
CELEBRATION & BUNCO TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, August 21 | 11:30 a.m.
Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital
$8 per person
Join us as we celebrate National Senior Citizen Day with a bunco tournament! Bunco is a dice game with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice in a series of six rounds. Prizes will be awarded for most wins and most losses.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Monday, August 26 | 11 a.m. | SmartSenior Office
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for our next Book Club discussion featuring The Guest List by Lucy Foley. A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie.
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Candler Prescription Center
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The Consos Group Insurance
7505 Waters Ave # D2 • 912-303-0101
Complimentary consultations for health insurance and Medicare parts C & D.
Five Star Cleaners
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25% off Dry Cleaning Services of $10.00 or more. Excluding formal wear, house wears and leather.
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2409 US Hwy 17 South Richmond Hill, GA • 912-756-6000
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The Savannah Cheese Straw Company
906 E 72nd St • 912-495-5444
10% off storefront purchases
The Savannah Theatre
222 Bull Street • 912-233-7764
$10.00 off adult regular-priced ticket to in-house show Use Code: SMARTSR
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Sunshine Pottery
121 US-80, Pooler, GA 31322 • 912-988-7398
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St. Joseph’s and Candler Hospital Cafeterias
11705 Mercy Boulevard • 912-819-2412
5353 Reynolds St • 912-819-6005
20% discount Monday – Friday and 25% discount on Saturday and Sunday
Wellness Center at Candler Hospital
5353 Reynolds St • 912-819-8811
$5.00 discount off joiners fee. Senior rate (60 & older) $35.00
initiation fee & $30 per month. Senior Couple rate $46.00 per month. All members receive a personalized fitness assessment and personal exercise instruction with their membership.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia
Senior 2 Adult household – $54.75
Senior 1 Adult household – $37.75 Joiner fee – $25
It is perfectly normal to experience changes to your eyes as you age. Changes to our bodies occur naturally in all stages of our lives.
However, sometimes they can be signs of a more serious problem. For example, your eyes may leak tears. This can happen with light sensitivity, wind, or temperature changes. Sunglasses and eye drops may help.
Sometimes, leaking tears may be a symptom of dry eye or sign of an infection or blocked tear duct. Your eye care professional can treat these problems.
Many people don’t notice any signs or symptoms in the early stages of eye diseases. A dilated eye exam performed by an eye care professional is the only way to find some common eye diseases while they’re easier to treat — and before they cause vision loss.
Here are a few tips and tricks to help your eyes stay healthy as you age:
• Protect your eyes from sunlight by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a wide brim when you are outside.
• Stop smoking.
• Make smart food choices.
• Be physically active and maintain a healthy weight.
• Maintain normal blood pressure.
• Manage diabetes (if you have it).
• If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focused on one thing, take a break every 20 minutes to look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds to prevent eye strain.
Everyone over age 50 should have a dilated eye exam every year or as recommended by your eye care professional, even if you have good vision and don’t wear contacts or glasses. After age 60, you should get a dilated eye exam every year or two. Most people with diabetes or high blood pressure need to get a dilated exam at least once a year.
Eye health can often be overlooked. Early detection of disease can oftentimes lead to successful treatment. Keeping up with your normal doctor routines isn’t just mondaine, it can be lifesaving.
Source: nia.nih.gov
Effective July 1, 2024, our membership dues will change from $18 a year, to $20 a year.
This annual membership remains tax free and gives you access to our merchant discounts, free office services, secure document shredding, and all of our excellent programming.
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