Senior Newsletter Oct-Dec 2014

Angleton Parks & Recreation
Silver Hearts Newsletter
Newsletter for Older Adults
Oct-Dec 2014
The mission is to
enrich the lives of
Angleton’s seniors
by providing
opportunities for
socialization,
entertainment,
education, exercise,
and travel.
Senior Commission
Members
Bonnie Church
Bridgett Norris
Sara McDaniels
Roger Collins
Robin Brant
Judy Green
HAPPENINGS at a GLANCE
October 1, 2014 Walgreen will be at the Recreation Center to
give you your flu shot between 9am & 11am.
October 15, 2014 Gaylea Lunday will be here to talk about
STAP (The Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance
Program) She will be here to help anyone that might need a
specialized phone.
October 17, 2014 Lunch & Learn with the Cowboy Poet Jack
Taylor from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
October 25, 2014 Fall Family Festival. Fun for the whole
family at Freedom Park from 9am to 1pm. They will start the day
with a fun run. There will also be a petting zoo, pony rides, costume
parade, pumpkin patch, arts and food vendors. So bring the
grandkids out and have fun.
November 22 & 23, 2014 City of Angleton Market Days at the
Brazoria County Fairgrounds.
December 10, 2014 The Silver Heart Senior Annual
Christmas Party from 9am to 1pm.
Senior Program
Coordinators
Pat Ashchenbeck
Travelers Club
Inside this issue:
Travelers Club
1
Silver Hearts Trips
2
Silver Hearts Wed
4
Exercise
Pat’s Craft
4
4
Lunch Bunch
5
General Information 6
WE NEED your ideas…….Do you enjoy going on the senior trips or have great ideas
of places you would like to go? Bring in your brochures, newspaper articles, or any
information you have on trip suggestions to the Travelers Club meetings held quarterly
at the Recreation Center. There is no registration necessary and the club is open to
those 55+ who share the interest of traveling.
Registration for quarterly trips opens the mornings of Travelers Club meetings.
Seniors are registered on a first come, first serve basis and must do so person.
Next quarter sign ups and meeting are on
December 11, 2014
Sign up for Jan, Feb & March 2015 trips at 8am
Travelers Club Meeting at 10am in Room 2
At the Angleton Recreation Center
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...Trips for Older Adults
Safe, affordable, and fun!
October 6 & 7, 2014 Monday & Tuesday—Ghost Tour in Granbury Texas
Come join us as we travel to Granbury, where their motto is “Where Texas History Lives” Granbury boasts
more then 40 historical sites, from a 19th century jailhouse to Comanche Park, a sacred Native American site.
The town has had some colorful characters pass through, such as Elizabeth Crocket widow of Davy Crocket,
John Wilkes Booth and Jesse James to name a few. We will visit the jailhouse, the courthouse and take the
Granbury’s Ghost & Legend tour, which was voted as one of the top 7 ghost tours in the country.
Openings:
18
Leave Center:
9:00am (Monday Oct 6)
Return to Center
7:00 pm (Tuesday Oct 7)
Fee:
$68 Shared room (Single room add $37)
Meal:
Each person is responsible for their own meal.
October 14, 2014 Tuesday—Senior Day at the Brazoria County Fair.
Join us again this year as we visit the Brazoria County Fair for their annual Senior Day. There will be games,
entertainment, contests and lunch.
Openings:
22
Leaving Center:
8:00am
Return to Center:
2:00pm
Fee:
FREE
Meal:
Meal will be included.
October 18, 2014 Saturday—Madisonville’s Mushroom Festival
We will travel to Madisonville for their Annual Texas Mushroom Festival. At last years festival there were 278
arts and craft booths including everything from jewelry to seasonal art. There will be mushroom cooking
demonstrations by professional chefs, wine tasting (For a Fee), a quilt show and musical entertainment.
There will be a lot of walking, and it might be hot or cold so dress appropriate. Bring a hat or an
umbrella.
Openings:
22
Leave Center:
8:00am
Return to Center:
7:00 pm
Fee:
$8
Meals:
Each person is responsible for their own meal.
November 7 & 8, 2014 Friday & Saturday—Henderson TX. Syrup Festival & London Museum
We are going to Henderson, TX. For the 25th Heritage Syrup Festival, where you will be able to visit the
Depot Museum to watch cane syrup making, folk art demonstrations and see saw mill demonstrations. The
festival will have vendors & exhibitors and there will be musical entertainment. We will also visit the London
Museum that tells about the tragic explosion in 1937 at London School.
Openings:
14
Leaving Center:
8:00am (Friday Nov. 7)
Return to Center:
8:00pm (Saturday Nov. 8)
Fee:
$75 shared room (single room add $58)
Meals:
Each person is responsible for their own meal.
November 15, 2014 Saturday—Trader’s Village 25th Annual Native American Indian Pow Wow
Join us for the Native American Pow Wow at Trader’s Village. There will be dance competitions, Native
American arts and crafts as well as authentic Native American food. There will also be all the vendors that
Trader’s Village is known for.
Openings:
Leaving Center
Returning to Center
Fee:
Meals:
22
8:30 am
5:30pm
$4
Each person is responsible for their own meals.
November 23, 2014 “Arsenic and Old Lace” A Play in Texas City
Join us as we travel to College Of the Mainland’s Community Theater for a performance of the classic
comedy thriller Arsenic and Old Lace. We will have dinner after the play.
Openings:
Leaving the Center:
Returning to Center:
Fee:
Meals:
22
1:15pm
8:00pm
$24
Each person is responsible for their own meal.
December 5 & 6, 2014 Friday & Saturday—Wimberley Market Days & Outlet Shopping
We will be going to the Wimberley Market Days just in time for you to do some serious Christmas shopping.
We will also visit the San Marcos Outlet Center.
Openings:
14
Leaving the Center:
8:30am(Friday Dec 5)
Returning to Center:
8:00pm (Saturday Dec 6)
Fee:
$68 Shared Room (Single add $51)
Meals:
Each person is responsible for their own meals.
December 15 2014 Monday—Festival of Lights & Ice Sculptures
We will visit the Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens this year. They also have a holiday themed ice
sculpture area, called Ice Land. Ice Land will be very cold so please bring a scarf and gloves, Moody
Gardens will only supply you with a parka. We will stop for a late dinner on the way home.
Openings:
22
Leaving the Center:
3:45pm
Returning to the Center:
9:00pm
Fee:
$24
Meal:
Each person is responsible for their own meal.
NOTE: A gas surcharge has been added on all our trips. The fee is based on the number of miles
in a trip and the number of people that can sign up for a trip.
Prices are based on the number of participants in the group. We are required to purchase some
tickets in advance, therefore once you have registered, there will be no refund unless someone is
able to take your place.
Participants must be independent or have a caregiver sign up to attend the trip as a guardian.
Meals are not provided unless specifically stated in the description of the trip .
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SENIOR WEDNESDAY’S
Every Wednesday we invite you to join us for cards, dominos, puzzles, crafts, and bingo, or just to socialize
and have lunch. EVERYTHING IS FREE, so join us for the entire day or drop in for a little while.
Brown bag lunches are provided during the Wednesday program, but we ask you to pre-register for it at the
Recreation Center by the Tuesday before the program.
Change to Wednesday Senior Day
Wednesday Schedule
8:30AM “42” or Table Games (Rm1)
10:15 AM Pat’s Crafts (Rm. 2)
11:45AM Brown Bag Lunch (see menu)
12:45PM Bingo
Pat’s Craft
Each week Pat will
feature a different
craft project or hobby.
Equipment will be
provided with the
exception of your
personal items such as
pictures.
There will no senior program on
November 26, 2014
December 17, 24 & 31, 2014
LUNCH AND BINGO SCHEDULE
1st Wednesday Birthday Party!
Ham or Turkey Sandwiches, chips and birthday cake.
2nd Cheese Day
Grilled Cheese or Quesadillas.
3rd Wednesday Fruit Bingo!
Tuna or Chicken Salad & chips. Bingo prizes will be fresh or canned fruit
depending on the time of year.
4th Wednesday Texas “T’ Day!
Hot lunch day and pudding. We will have an extra prize for the first winner of
Texas “T”
5th Wednesday Pizza: Pizza and Ice Cream for Lunch
FITNESS CLASSES
Monday
5:00-5:45am
Tuesday
Basic Bench
7:30-8:15am
Wednesday
Thursday
Basic Bench
Aqua Fitness
8:30-9:30am
Cardio Club &
Sculpt
Yoga
Saturday
Basic Bench
Boot Camp
8:15-9:00am
Friday
Yoga
Aqua Fitness
Aqua Fitness
Yoga
TRX
9:00-10:00am
HITT
SSS
10:30-11:30am
2 Fit 2 Quit
5:15-6:00pm
Yoga
5:30-6:30pm
Aqua Fitness
Aqua Fitness
Aqua Fitness
Tone 360
HITT
6:00-7:00pm
Basic Bench
Tabata
7:00-8:00pm
Zumba
TRX Training
TRX
LUNCH BUNCH
The Angleton Recreation “Lunch Bunch” crew is made of Seniors who enjoy good company and trying new food.
The group will meet at the Recreation Center once a month and then travel to local restaurants and review them.
Each person will fill out a review on food quality, service and attitude, and ambiance and cleanliness.
Pre-registration required. Menus available upon request. Must sign waiver form to participate. Restaurants
subject to change without advanced notice.
List of recently visit Restaurants:
Top Water Grill, San Leon
Food Quality
5% Above Average
86% Excellent
Service and Attitude
10% Above Average
86% Excellent
Ambiance and Cleanliness
19% Above Average
81% Excellent
Jones Creek Grill, Jones Creek
Food Quality
54% Above Average
31% Excellent
Service and Attitude
15% Above Average
62% Excellent
Ambiance and Cleanliness
23% Above Average
46% Excellent
The Fish Place, Missouri City
Food Quality
25% Above Average
50%Excellent
Service and Attitude
25% Above Average
58% Excellent
Ambiance and Cleanliness
17% Above Average
67% Excellent
New Locations:
Oct. 3, Leave center at 10:30 am
Dido’s, Brazoria
Special Thursday Lunch
Nov. 13, Leave center at 10:15 am
Abe’s Cajun Market & Café, Houston
Dec 12, Leave Center 10:15am
La Casita, Pearland
Lunch & Learn
October 17, 2014
Cowboy Poet Jack Taylor
The Cowboy poet will be here to entertain you.
11:30am—1:00pm
Come join us for lunch at 11:30am
Angleton Recreation Center
Please register at the
RSVP!! FREE!!
Angleton Recreation Center
SAVE THE DATE
FOR OUR ANNUAL SILVER HEARTS CHRISTMAS PARTY
The date is December 10, 2014
The time is 9:00am to 1:00pm
The place is at the Angleton Recreation Center
Lunch will be served, we will also have games and prizes.
Sign up will start in November so save the date and come join us for the fun .
ANGLETON PARKS
& RECREATION
1601 North Valderas
Angleton, Texas 77515
979-549-0410 option 5
www.angleton.tx.us
Recreation Center
Hours
Monday—Friday
4:45 am—9:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am—9:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm—6:00 pm
Pool Hours
Monday
5:45 am—10:00 am
12:00 pm—7 pm
Tuesday—Friday
5:45 am—10:00 am
12:00 pm—7:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am—7:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm—6:00 pm
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Program Registration
Register for Parks and Recreation activities at the Angleton
Recreation Center, 1601 North Valderas, during regular business
hours. You do not need to register for Wednesday Senior program,
but we need to know one day in advance if you are eating lunch.
Some Senior programs require registration paperwork . These forms
must be completed and returned with appropriate fees before
participating in any Parks and Recreation program. All program
fees are regulated according to the cost of the instructor, supplies,
and minimum class enrollment.
Wait List
If the class/activity you desire has already filled, staff will place you
on our waiting list. If an opening becomes available, staff will notify
you. Program openings will be filled on a first-come first served
basis.
Registration Fees
Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit cards at the time of
registration. Any returned checks will be subject to a $30 charge.
Cancelations Policy
All programs must have a minimum number of participants in order
to be conducted. If a program does not meet this minimum by
registration deadline, the class may be cancelled or revised within
48 hours prior to program starting date.
Refunds
Programs/Activities: Due to the cost of supplies, staffing, and
prepayment of activities, refunds or transfers will not be given
unless a doctor’s note stating they were unable to participate, or
unless there is someone on the waiting list who is able to take your
place.
1. A $10 processing fee will be charged for all refund checks issued.
2. Credits to your account are only good for one year after
cancellation.
3. A program may be prorated or forfeited depending upon date of
request and program guidelines.
4. All request for refunds will be reviewed by management.
5. Refunds will be given as a credit on account or check processed.
No cash refunds.
6. Processed refunds will be mailed and could take up to 3 weeks.