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Senior News
July/August 2015
Providing programs for individuals, families and seniors that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence.
Metrocrest Services
13801 Hutton Dr.
Suite 150
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
www.metrocrestservices.org
(972) 446-2100
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Craig Woodfield, Board Chair
Susan Watson, Chair Elect
John Roppolo, Secretary
Anthony Hill, Treasurer
Brian Boilla
Reggie Carney
Paul Crooks
Sonja Dodds
Andy Folmer
Gene Jeffries
John F. Oliver
John Pruitt
Diane Moreau-Randall
Beccy Ratliff
Jamie Robertson
Jan Rugg
R. Wayne Saunders
Bob Slaten
Jack E. Viveros
Sack Summer Hunger
When school ends so do the nutritious breakfasts and lunches that students receive through
the free and reduced food program. This can lead to food insecurities for some youngsters.
Sack Summer Hunger will prevent that from happening to over 1,700 children in the
Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Coppell and Dallas Independent School Districts.
In conjunction with nine
local partners, Metrocrest
Services will distribute 150,000
meals throughout the summer.
Samantha’s three daughters
have been Sack Summer Hunger
recipients since the program began
in 2011. When they are out of
school, Samantha struggles to stretch her paycheck to buy additional food. She has a steady
job but does not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “The
amount of money we have is small, but I don’t like asking for help,” explained the Farmers
Branch resident. “With no child support income, it’s hard to provide those extra meals.”
The weekly Sack Summer Hunger distributions ensure her daughters and all the young
participants enjoy simple meals, along with snacks, over a nine-week period. Youngsters
receive ingredients for simple lunches, breakfasts and snacks to last at least 5 days. The
contents of the sacks vary each week but include kid-friendly items such as instant oatmeal,
HotPockets, Go-Gurt, and sandwich supplies such as bread, sliced turkey, and cheese.
Volunteers who work to prepare the sacks and distribute to kids on Saturdays appreciate
the opportunity to address a need in their own community. That’s the reason Samantha and
her girls will participate again this year by delivering Sack Summer Hunger supplies. As she
described it, “I’m giving back to the community that has given so much to me and my family.”
Hungry children in our community are counting on you. For only $54 you can feed a child for
the entire summer. $540 can feed 10 children for the summer.
For more information on how you can get involved, email Nicole Newkham at nnewkham@
metrocrestservices.org. For volunteer information, visit metrocrestservices.org or email Erica
Mahoney at [email protected].
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Learn about
community needs
Please plan to attend one of our one-hour monthly tours
where you will learn about our programs so that you can
share that information with others. Find out how our aid
efforts impact the lives of local residents, and the role of
local businesses and groups in making our community
stronger. Tour our facility, including our food pantry, and get
answers to questions you have about local needs and ways
you can help. At the same time, you will find out how why
2,500 volunteers are vital to our aid efforts, and how you can
become part of that team. Thursday, July 9th—5:30 p.m.
LIAISONS
Pam Peña, C-FB ISD
Marvin Franklin, City of Coppell
Bob Garza, City of Carrollton
Kirk Connally,
City of Farmers Branch
Lance Murray, Town of Addison
Oscar Lopez, Brookhaven College
Lou Sartor, Advisory Committee
WIN A
Thursday, July 23rd—9:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 25th—10 a.m.
Samantha—Metrocrest client and volunteer
Thursday, August 6th—5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 15th—10 a.m.
Metrocrest Services will be closed
July 3rd–5th in observance
of Independence Day.
For more information on tours and volunteer
opportunities, visit our website, call Erica Mahoney,
Volunteer & Pantry Manager at (972) 446-2100, or email
[email protected].
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Metrocrest Senior News
ABOVE: Home Repair volunteer Richard Ramsey; LEFT: Home
Delivered Meals volunteers with staff member Tammy
Payton.
Volunteer
Appreciation
Luncheon Honors Stars of Metrocrest
Metrocrest Services rolled out the red carpet on Saturday, May
2nd for a Hollywood themed event honoring individuals who
share their time and talents in support of agency operations
by volunteering.
Seventy attendees were treated to lunch at the Victoria
Restaurant in Farmers Branch and music by Dave Tanner.
Prize drawings including Southwest Airlines tickets, a
chocolate gift assortment package and passes to the Dallas
Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Volunteers serve in a
wide range of positions from delivering meals to senior
clients, overseeing daily food pantry operations, representing
the agency at community events, serving as employment
counselors, and helping during seasonal distributions such
as school supplies and Sack Summer Hunger. During the
last year 2,743 individuals volunteered 38,018 hours at an
estimated value of $855,397.
To learn more about current volunteer needs visit www.
metrocrestservices.org or call 972.446.2100.
LEFT: Board Member
Beccy Ratliff with
husband Bennett Ratliff
and Metrocrest Services
CEO Tracy Eubanks;
RIGHT: Thursday Pantry
volunteers Virginia
Miller, Mary Pearson
and Pat Garrett.
Meet
James
“A
n enthusiastic attitude, that describes James,”
explains Metrocrest Services Case Manager Liza
Galloway. Six months ago, thirty-five-year-old
James relocated his family from California to Texas. Sharing
a room in a local motel isn’t ideal for a family, but it was an
expense he managed by sharing with a friend. He moved in
hopes of finding better job opportunities, but first he needed
food and clothing for his children. He reached out to Metrocrest
Services for help. During their initial meeting, Liza arranged
for James to receive food vouchers for visits to the pantry.
During each visit he selected items, ranging from cereal to
toiletries, with quantities based on his family size. Liza also
provided vouchers redeemable for clothing at Metrocrest
Resale. James was serious about securing a job. He met a few
times with Metrocrest Services Employment Coordinator
Patricia Granados regarding local job openings. The level
of his commitment was apparent when he arrived for those
appointments dressed for interviewing. “I really loved working
with Metrocrest. I was able to set financial goals and then
receive step-by-step instructions on how to reach those goals.
For the first time in a while, I was enthusiastic about moving
forward.”
James secured a temporary warehouse job which he hopes
will become a long-term position (as of May, he’s been there
5 months). Meanwhile he is scheduled to begin financial
education training. A positive attitude and the resources
available at Metrocrest Services—a great combination for
helping James get his family on solid ground in Texas.
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Senior Center Programs
July 2015
Special Events
Arts & Crafts
Greeting Card Class
Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m. Fee: $8
Instructors: Jan McCord & Carmel Mosley
Learn to make four different greeting cards in this
fun class. Check out the display cabinet for each
month’s projects and be sure to register early.
Slash Your Stash!
Friday, July 24, 12:30 p.m. Fee: $5
Instructor: Bettie Smith
Use up some of your fabric STASH and make
something useful each month in this one-hour
class. Register at the front desk today.
This year’s Craft Fair will be held Saturday,
October 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you are 50+ and would like to sell your handmade crafts, be sure to register in person to get
into this year’s Craft Fair. Tables are $10 each
with a 2 table limit.
Farmers Branch Residents Only:
Thursday, July 9, 8 a.m. - Wednesday,July 22
Non Residents/Open Registration:
Thursday, July 23, 8 a.m. until sold out.
NOTE: Mailed applications are processed after In Person Registration.
Computer
Intro to eBay
July 6 & July 8, 6 p.m.
Instructor: Jennifer Stone, Fee: $10
Learn how to look at the marketplace from a different perspective. eBay connects people with
the things they need and love and is for those
who want to clean out and sell their belongings.
Intro to Using Nextdoor
Learn to use your neighborhood private social
media site.
Intro to Twitter
Learn how to Tweet, get Twitter alerts, tell your
story, make your prole your own.
Health & Exercise
Exercise Class Schedule
Pick up a listing of our free exercise classes.
There’s something for everyBODY!
Exercise Sampler
Thursdays 9 a.m. No Fee
July 2
Classical Stretch
July 9
Latin Chair Dancing
July 16
Chair Yoga
July 23
No Class
July 30
Drumming Aerobics
Chair Volleyball Teams and Open Play
Tuesdays 11 a.m. Open Play
Thursdays 11 a.m. Organized Farmers Branch
team practice (you do not have to be a
resident from Farmers Branch to be on a team.)
Waist Management Group
July 10, 10 a.m.
If you’re looking to get healthier and need
weight-loss motivation, this group is for you!
Rose Gardeners
Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m.
Monthly Breakfast
Do you love roses or want to learn more about
Monday, July 6, 8:15 a.m. Fee: $2
them? Join others who have similar interests
Menu: sausage, gravy, biscuits, eggs, juice & coffee and get involved in the city’s rose movement.
Entertainment: Bill White, country western oldies Photography Class
Host: Senior Advisory Board
Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m.
Birthday Lunch
Derrick Birdsall, a published photographer, will
Wednesday, July 15, 12 p.m.
teach you techniques to take a great picture
Fee: $2 Free if it’s your birthday month.
whether you are using a professional grade
DSLR, a point and shoot camera or your cell
Let’s celebrate together with a great meal
phone.
and birthday cake. Birthday gifts provided by
AARP Smart Driver Course
United Financial Services and birthday cake
Thursday, July 23, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
donated by Brookdale at Farmers Branch.
Fee: $15 AARP Member, $20 Non Members
Volunteer Memorial Board Ceremony
Learn how to compensate for age-related
for Grayson Gardner
changes and reduce your trafc violations,
Thursday, July 16, 9:30 a.m.
accidents, & chance for injury. You may be
Join us as we recognize Grayson Gardner’s
eligible for an insurance discount but this
volunteer work through the years with the
course does not qualify for a dismissal of a
Farmers Branch Senior Center.
Spud & Show: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel trafc violation. Sign up today.
Genealogy Trip to the Dallas Library
Tuesday, July 28, 11:30 a.m. Fee: $2
Buy your ticket early and come enjoy a baked Tuesday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
potato & a movie. Mauriel is the new co-man- Fee: $1 transportation. Hop on our bus and
travel to the Dallas Library with a group who
ager of the hotel, The Best Exotic Marigold,
enjoys researching their family roots.
and she has found the job entails being the
keeper of all the guests secrets. Sonny Kapoor “Silence Isn’t Golden. Make the Most of Your Hearing”
nds himself in an expansionist dream of what Friday, July 31, 10 a.m.
Most forms of hearing loss occur slowly over time,
time he has left before his imminent marriage
to the love of his life, Sunaina. As the time pass- robbing the person of their ability to converse,
es, and the guests keep arriving, their tradition- connect and contribute to their world. Learn
al Indian wedding slowly begins to threaten all how to recognize the early symptoms of hearing
loss. Dr. Paula Land, Hearing & Tinnitus Center of DFW.
of them by pulling them in.
Special Interests
High Technology Clinic
Every Wednesday,1 – 3 p.m. through August 12.
The teens will be here to help you with all your
high technology gadgets such as cell phones,
computers, iPads, and Kindles. Bring your
equipment and questions and let a teen show
you the ropes.
Texas Hold ’em Instructional Tournament
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
Instructor: Matt Rice, No Fee
Learn to play Texas Hold ‘em in a casual learning setting where you can practice and build
your condence for real tournament play.
Rock and Mineral Club
Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m.
“Calling all rock hounds!”Bring in your favorite
rocks and chat with fellow rock enthusiasts.
Cookin’ Club: Chinese Stir Fry
Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.
Sign up at the front desk today.
Random Acts of Kindness: Mosaic Charities
Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m.
Mosaic provides a life of possibilities for people
with intellectual disabilities. We are collecting
donations of cleaning and hygiene supplies by
July 9 for this charity.
80 Upper Club
Friday, July 10, 11 a.m.
Are you 80+? Meet us at the Senior Center and
we’ll travel to the Historical Park where we’ll
talk with some real “old timers!” A light lunch
will be provided. Sign up at the front desk today.
Garden Group: Wonderful World of Exotic Tropicals
Wednesday, July 15, 10 a.m.
Speaker: Master Gardener, Gina Wood
Texas Hold ’em Tournament
Thursday, July16 , 1 p.m.
Sign up to play in this monthly tournament.
Trips
“Kountry Girls” at Theater 3 in Uptown
Wednesday, July 8, 12 noon, Fee: $15
Enjoy lunch (on your own) before the 2 p.m.
matinee. This entertaining musical features
two small town girls with big city dreams.
Resident registration: June 12, 12 noon,
Non-resident registration: June 19, 12 noon.
D’link Shuttle to Downtown Dallas
Friday, July 10, 10:45 a.m. Fee: $3
We will take the Dart train from Farmers Branch
to downtown and hop on the D’link shuttle.
Lunch is own your own in the Bishop Arts District.
Resident registration: June 12, 12 noon
Non-resident registration: June 19, 12 noon
Brown Bag Historical Lecture Series: People
who Changed Dallas, Rose-Mary Rumbley
Tuesday, July 14, 11 a.m. Fee: $3, Bring lunch.
Residents registration: June 19, 12 noon
Cruisin’ Cuisine
Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m. Fee: $3
Join us for this popular monthly lunch outing.
Cruisin’ Cuisine REWIND
Monday, July 20, 11 a.m. Fee: $3
Due to the popularity of Cruisin’ Cuisine, we are
offering a second trip, called REWIND.
Non-resident registration: July 6, 12 noon
Winstar Casino
Thursday, July 30, 7:30 a.m. Fee: $3
Try your luck at this popular casino.
Resident registration: June 26, 12 noon
“Livin’ The 50 Plus Lifestyle in the Branch”
14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch TX 75234 | www.fbseniorcenter.com | 972.919.8740
JULY 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Friday, July 3, gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Held at the Historical Park, Free Admission
Celebrate Independence Day with the
Farmers Branch community as we enjoy
reworks, food and fun! Activities include
a live band on stage, a kidzone, tours of
historical structures, concessions for
purchase, and a reworks nale show.
Visit: www.fbspecialevents.com for more information.
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Breakfast
Stretch & Strength
Billiards
Thinkabilities
Duplicate Bridge
Shared Moments
Mah Jongg
Acrylic Painting
Intro to eBay
Dance - J.C. Tippett
Country/Ballroom
Stretch & Strength
Billiards
Thinkabilities
Duplicate Bridge
Shared Moments
Mah Jongg
Acrylic Painting
Using Nextdoor
Dance-Blue Champagne
Ballroom
Stretch & Strength
Billiards
Thinkabilities
Duplicate Bridge
Shared Moments
Cruisin’ REWIND
Mah Jongg
Acrylic Painting
Dance-Southern Pride
Country
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8:15 am
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Billiards
9:30 am
Thinkabilities
10:00 am
Duplicate Bridge
11:00 am
Shared Moments
11:00 am
Mah Jongg
11:30 am
Acrylic Painting
Dance-Dave Alexander 12:30 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5-8 pm
5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
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9:00 am
9:30 am
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10:00 am
12:30 pm
1-3 pm
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6:00 pm
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8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
Intermediate Line Dance 9:30 am
10:00 am
Party Bridge
11:00 am
High Tech Clinic
1:00 pm
BINGO/Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Table Tennis
3:00 pm
Not Your Mama’s
Exercise Class
Stretch & Strength
Dulcimer Group
Beginner Table Tennis
Five Crown
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FRIDAY
Cycling
B 12 Shots
Exercise Sampler
Billiards
Hold ‘em Instruction
Rock Club
Chair Volleyball Team
Instructional Quilting
Needlecraft Group
Strong & Balanced
Power Walking
8:15 am
9:00 am
Yoga/Cribbage
9:30 am
Strong & Balanced
10:00 am
Fitness Orientation
Chair Volleyball-Open 10:00 am
10:30 am
Party Bridge
12:00 pm
Line Dancing
12:30 pm
Canasta/Hand & Foot 1-3 pm
Stretch & Flex
1:00 pm
Craft Group
1:00 pm
Round & Square Dance 2:30 pm
6:00 pm
Alzheimers Support
6:00 pm
Stretch & Strength
8:00 am
Dulcimer Group
Five Crown
8:15 am
Cookin’ Club
9:00 am
Theater 3 Trip
9:30 am
Party Bridge
10:00 am
High Tech Clinic
11:00 am
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
BINGO/Mah Jongg
Table Tennis
1:00 pm
Intro to eBay
3:00 pm
Exercise Class
Craft Fair Vendor
Registration-Farmers
Branch Residents Only
Cycling
Exercise Sampler
Billiards
Power Walking
8:15 am
9:00 am
Yoga/Cribbage
9:30 am
Strong & Balanced
Brown Bag LunchTrip 10:00 am
10:00 am
Fitness Orientation
12:00 pm
Party Bridge
12:30 pm
Line Dancing
Greeting Card Class 1-3 pm
Canasta/Hand & Foot 1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Stretch & Flex
6:00 pm
Craft Group
6:00 pm
Round & Square Dance
Stretch & Strength
Dulcimer Group
Garden Group
Five Crown
Cycling
Exercise Sampler
Billiards
Memorial Ceremony
Cruisin’ Cuisine Trip
Texas Hold ‘em
Tournament
Needlecraft Group
Strong & Balanced
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Power Walking
8:15 am
9:00 am
Yoga/Cribbage
9:30 am
Strong & Balanced
10:00 am
Fitness Orientation
10:00 am
Party Bridge
12:30 pm
Line Dancing
1-3 pm
Intro to Twitter
1:00 pm
Stretch & Flex
2:30 pm
6:00 pm
Craft Group
6:00 pm
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8:15 am
Power Walking
Yoga/Cribbage
9:00 am
Genealogy Trip
9:30 am
Strong & Balanced
10:00 am
Fitness Orientation
10:00 am
Chair Volleyball-Open 12:30 pm
Spud & Show
1-3 pm
Party Bridge
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
2:30 pm
Stretch & Flex
Craft Group
SENIOR CENTER HOURS
Monday - Wednesday
8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
2nd & 4th Saturdays
THURSDAY
1 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
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9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
Intermediate Line Dance
11:00 am
Birthday Lunch
11:00 am
Party Bridge
1:00 pm
High Tech Clinic
1:00 pm
BINGO/Mah Jongg
Table Tennis
Using Nextdoor
1:00 pm
Exercise Class
3:00 pm
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Stretch & Strength
8:00 am
Dulcimer Group
Rose Group
8:15 am
Five Crown
8:30 am
Party Bridge
9:00 am
High Tech Clinic
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
11:00 am
BINGO/Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Table Tennis
1:00 pm
Not Your Mama’s
1:00 pm
Exercise Class
3:00 pm
Photography Class
Stretch & Strength
Dulcimer Group
Five Crown
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8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
Party Bridge
11:00 am
High Tech Clinic
1:00 pm
BINGO/Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Table Tennis
3:00 pm
Not Your Mama’s
Exercise Class
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SATURDAY
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The Senior Center
is closed.
The Senior Center
is closed.
Independence Day
Celebration at the
Historical Park
6:30 p.m.
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8:15 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:45 am
Random Acts of Kindness 12:30 pm
Chair Volleyball Team 1:00 pm
Instructional Quilting 1:00 pm
Needlecraft Group
2:30 pm
Strong & Balanced
11:00 am
Power Walking
Yoga
Neglected History
Clogging
Quilting Group
Waist Management
D’link Shuttle Trip
Mah Jongg
Hand & Foot
Canasta
Table Tennis
80 Upper Club
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No Power Walking
No Yoga
Neglected History
“Reconstruction”
9:30 am Clogging
10:00 am Quilting Group
12:30 pm Mah Jongg
1:00 pm Hand & Foot
1:00 pm Canasta
2:30 pm Table Tennis
8:15 am
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9:30 am
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Craft Fair Vendor
8:15 am
Registration-Open 9:00 am
to non residents
9:30 am
Cycling
Smart Driving Course 9:30 am
No Exercise Sampler 10:00 am
12:00 pm
Billiards
Hold ‘em Instruction 12:30 pm
Chair Volleyball Team 1:00 pm
Intro to Twitter
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Needlecraft Group
Strong & Balanced
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Winstar Casino Trip 8:15 am
9:00 am
Cycling
9:30 am
Exercise Sampler
9:30 am
Billiards
Hold ‘em Instruction 10:00 am
10:00 am
Needlecraft Group
12:30 pm
Strong & Balanced
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Power Walking
Yoga
Neglected History
Clogging
Quilting Group
Slash Your Stash
Mah Jongg
Hand & Foot
Canasta
Table Tennis
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1-9:30 pm CENTER HOURS
1:00 pm
Table Games and
Open Recreation
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Table Games and
Open Recreation
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1:00 pm
Table Games and
Open Recreation
Power Walking
Yoga
Neglected History
Clogging
Silence is not Golden.
1:00 pm Table Games and
Make the Most of
Open Recreation
Your Hearing.
Quilting Group
Mah Jongg
Hand & Foot
Canasta
Table Tennis
MONDAY NIGHT DANCE
7 - 9:20 p.m. Fee: $5
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
J.C. Tippett
Blue Champagne
Southern Pride
Dave Alexander
Country/Ballroom
Ballroom
Country
Country/Ballroom
Golden Oldies
July 2015
Coppell Senior and Community Center
345 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas 75019
Trips
Lone Star Park • Grand Prairie
Lone Star Park awaits as we take in the horse races for an evening of fun!
Cost includes admission, program, counter seating, and a cheeseburger meal
with fries and a drink. Advanced registration required by June 29. Cost: $17
Thursday, 7/16, 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Supper Club Souk-Moroccan Bistro & Cake Bar
Trinity Groves, Dallas
This supper club will take on a new twist as we eat our main meal at the
Bistro and then walk to the Cake Bar (just down the sidewalk). Come with us
and enjoy an evening of fun, food and fellowship. Deadline to register is July
13. **Note the time change for this trip! Cost: $3
Tuesday, 7/21, 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Choctaw Casino
Thursdays are 55+ Club Days at Choctaw! Anyone over the age of 55
who earns 20 points will receive $10 free play on their player’s club card.
Everyone attending will receive a $7 discount at the buffet and $10 free play
on their cards! Advanced registration required by July 20. Cost: $3
Thursday, 7/30, 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Special Events
4th of July BBQ
We’ll enjoy good old hearty barbeque from Hard Eight to celebrate
Independence Day! Be sure to wear your red, white, and blue and join your
friends for a wonderful time. Advance registration is required for food
count. Entertainment by Sherrill Douglas at 10 am, with lunch being served
at 11 am. Wednesday, 7/1, 10:00 am
Breakfast Bingo
Join us for breakfast starting at 9:15 am before bingo. Advance registration
required for breakfast. Deadline to register is one week before.
Friday, 7/17, 9:15 am
Bingo and Game Night
Come enjoy great company, food, and games. Make sure to bring food to
share with everyone. Food served at 5 pm. Bingo begins at 6 pm $1 per card.
Saturday, 7/18, 4:30 pm
Potluck and Birthday Celebration
Come enjoy our monthly potluck and birthday celebration. Members are
asked to bring a dish to share with others. Those with birthdays in the
month will have a chance for a $10 gift card. Please register in advance to
show interest. Wednesday, 7/22, 11:30 am
Root Beer Float Friday
Come join us after bingo, or just drop by for a refreshing root beer float—
guaranteed to “hit the spot” on a hot summer day! Sponsored by River Oaks
of Coppell. Friday, 7/31, 11:30 am
Fitness
Indoor Walking
Join other Senior Center Members for a walk around the Coppell Aquatic
and Recreation Center indoor track! Members are able to use the indoor
walking track daily during the posted times ONLY. If you wish to utilize
other amenities, please purchase the appropriate pass. All participants must
be a member of the Coppell Senior Center and check in at the front desk.
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Personal Training
Join certified personal trainer Sharon Tuggle for one-on-one personal
training. Sign-up in advance, trainer will call you directly to schedule your
personal training appointment. Cost: $40 per session, $35 for 5 or more
Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Core 30
Core 30 is a 30-minute fitness class which incorporates exercises to
strengthen the abdominals and back. Instructor: Janet Spain
Mondays, 9:30 am–10:00 am
Beginner Yoga
Move your body through a complete series of seated yoga poses. Perform
postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and range of
movement. Chair support is offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support,
or if you feel comfortable, no shoes at all. Great for those who have never
attended a yoga class or are new to the exercise.
Instructor: Janet Spain
Gentle Yoga
Move your body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga
poses. Postures are designed to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and
range of movement. Chair support is offered. Wear fitness shoes with good
support, or if you feel comfortable, no shoes at all. Instructor: Janet Spain
Mondays & Thursdays, 5:00 pm
Aquacise
Don’t get your face wet while the water gives you a great workout. Low
impact water aerobics increases cardiovascular endurance and burns
fat without stress on bones and joints. Class is held at the Aquatic and
972-462-5138 phone
www.coppelltx.gov
Recreation Center. All participants must be members of the Coppell
Senior Center.
Tuesdays, 9:30 am & Fridays, 10 am
Yo-Lates
A fusion of yoga and Pilates mixed together with a shot of espresso! Yoga
poses performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates exercises
focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility, and
strength. Instructor: Janet Spain
Tuesdays, 10:15 am
Circuit Training
Every two minutes when the music changes, you will work a different
muscle. The class will focus on the cardiovascular system and all major
muscle groups. Guaranteed to be fun!
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm
Fit Dance Plus
Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls
and/or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work, and ending with
gentle stretching. Benefits include laughing a lot, improved fitness level, selfesteem, overall health! Instructor: Janet Spain
Thursdays, 9:30 am
Zumba
Zumba is a Latin dance class that is energetic and designed to get you
movin’ with Salsa, Merengue, and Cumbia. Come join the party!
Instructor: Christine Douglass
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays, 9:30 am
2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 pm
Nia Movement Class
Nia is a movement fusion dance class that incorporates Martial Arts (Akido,
Tai Chi and Tai Kwon Do), Dance Arts and Healing Arts (yoga, meditation,
and stretching). The music is beautiful and choreographed specifically for
Nia. Instructor: Christine Douglass
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 am
1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays, 6:30 pm
Line Dancing
Line dancing is very basic with easy dance steps. Most dances are based on
doing a 32-count pattern, then turn to face each wall. The steps include chacha, grapevine, and box step.
Thursdays, 10:45 am–11:45 am
Tai Chi
Tai Chi focuses on self-healing movements of stretching and balance, guided
by Aromatherapy relaxation and meditation. This is a wonderful movement
class that will help you become more aware of your breathing through
the movements while strengthening your muscles and becoming relaxed,
both physically and mentally. Come join us for some wonderful music and
movement.
Fridays (Except 4th Friday), 12:00 pm
Gaming
Mah Jongg Lessons
Join the Mah Jongg group for a lesson!
Mondays, 1:00 pm
Trivial Pursuit
Join in on the fun! Interested players, be prompt and come in teams of 3
(or you will be placed on a team). Prizes will be awarded to the top players.
Sign-up in advance to reserve your spot.
Mondays, 7/13, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Texas Hold’em Lessons
Want to brush up on your skills? Lessons will take place the day before Texas
Hold’em regular play.
Tuesday, 7/7, 10:30 am
Texas Hold’em Tournament
Sign up for our popular Texas Hold’em Tournament. Sign-ups limited to the
first 48 participants. Lunch served at 12:30 pm. Sign-ups required for lunch
count, a week before play. Lunch donated by Subway.
Wednesday, 7/8, 1:00 pm
Duplicate Bridge Tournament
Betty is our tournament director. Please sign up, with a partner, with Betty.
Lunch is served at 12:00 pm, please arrive by 11:45 am. Play begins
at 12:30 pm. Tuesday, 7/14, 12:30 pm
Cribbage Open Play
Bring boards to share with others during open play.
Monday, 7/20, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Groups
Ping Pong Group 9
Join in on a round of ping pong. No sign-ups required.
Fridays, 1 pm–3 pm
Advisory Committee
All Advisory Committee Members are asked to be present at the meeting.
Members, if you are interested in placing items on the advisory committee
monthly agenda, please see an advisory committee member.
Tuesday 7/28 10:00 am
Arts & Crafts
Knit Wits Fiber Arts Group
The Knit Wits are gathering! With over 2,000 handmade baby items donated,
and now topping over 30 members since its May 2014 inception, this group
Monday & Wednesday,
9am–8pm
Tuesday & Thursday,
9am–6pm
Friday, 9am–5pm
Saturday, 9am–1pm
is GROWING! All are welcome to grab their sewing, knitting, and crocheting
accoutrements and join in on the kindly camaraderie every Tuesday.
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm
Melted Bead Sun Catchers
Our artful endeavor this month will be our first foray into Melted Bead Art.
We will literally melt pony beads, then shape and drill into glimmering sun
catchers. These sun catchers will last and last to withstand all the elements,
INCLUDING our hot Texas sun. Three small sun catchers per person. We will
design our beads, then use our chef ’s oven-translating to “lots o’ heat”. What
could our next future foray be with this knowledge? Maybe a melted bead
Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”! Allow your imagination to be your guide. Signups are required. Thursdays, 7/2–7/30, 1:00 pm
Coppell Cut-Ups Handmade Cards
Do you have a passion for giving back? Here is your chance to volunteer at
the Coppell Senior Center. We are looking for volunteers to assist with an
internal “handmade” card making program. The cards will be used for get
well, thank you, and deepest sympathy cards for our members. Sign-up in
advance to show you’re interested.
Friday, 7/3, 1:00 pm
Scrapbooking Class
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create simple, yet beautiful
keepsakes. You’ll learn how to design pages, organize your pictures and so
much more! Bring decorative paper, embellishments, and scrapbooks; some
decorative paper will be available. Sign-up in advance to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, 7/8 and 7/22, 3:00 pm
Home Depot Wood Workshop 101
Here is your chance to use your hands. Join Home Depot for a Wood
Workshop of various projects. Tools are provided, sign-up in advance to
reserve your spot. Limited to 16 registrants. Project subject to change due to
material availability. *July project—Birdhouse
Cost: $10, includes supplies Friday, 7/10 , 1:00 pm
Therapeutic Horticulture Program—Spring Wreaths
Join us for an indoor hands-on activity where participants assemble small
horticultural projects. Assemble a rustic planter box made from scrap pallet
wood and plant with easy-to-grow houseplants. (Planter box dimensions are
approximately 12" x 4" x 4") Space is limited to 12 participants; please signup early. Detailed description of each class is listed below. Cost: $8 per class
Tuesday, 7/14, 10:00 am
Educational Sessions
Lunch & Learn • Food, Fun, & Entertainment
Let us entertain you! Let us make you smile! Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of
Texas presents an afternoon with the Ms. Texas Senior America Queens and
other special guests to entertain you. So, come out and have lunch and a bit
of song, dance, and glamour. Sign-ups required to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, 7/15, 11:30 am
Snack & Chat • When to Consider Assisted over Independent
Living
Thinking about moving to a Retirement Community? Explore the
differences between independent and assisted living. Learn what St. Joseph
Village has to offer. Sign-ups required to reserve your seat.
Monday, 7/20, 10:00 am
Special Interest
The Skit Wits
The group will meet to choose its next drama to perform. Options include
the following: Readers Theatre, Poetry Reading, Comedic Scenes and more.
The group may even decide to take in a play together—the opportunities
are endless! If you are interested in joining the Skit Wits or have questions,
please email Brenda Magri at [email protected]. See you on the stage!
Fridays, 3:00–5:00 pm
Writing for Fun
Write about a hobby, an occupation, an event, or a timeline or trouble you
have experienced—it’s up to you. Sign-up in advance for this new writing
group; just for fun.
Fridays, 1:00 pm
Basic Bridge Lesson
Ray Pezzillo will introduce you to the basics of bridge and will get you
comfortable enough to play in a group setting. The lesson will last 8 weeks.
Sign-up in advance.
Monday, 7/13–8/31, 10:00 am–11:00 am
Horse Race 101
Join Tom Garding for a lesson on WINNING at Lone Star Park. Tom will give
you tips and help improve your technique before the group trip to the park.
Sign-up in advance. Thursday, 7/16, 3:00 pm
Cranium Cardio
Fitness isn’t just about squats, lunges, and cardio—it’s also about staying
mentally nimble. Join us as we engage the brain in thinking tasks to help
build brain connections. Think of it as “Cranium Cardio”. Remember more,
concentrate better, and think sharper, while having fun in the process!
Monday, 7/27, 1:00 pm
Daily/Weekly Activities
MONDAY
9aWalking
9:30a
Core 30
10:15a
Beg. Yoga
12:30p Mah Jongg
1pBilliards
1p
Mah Jongg Lessons
2pBread
5pYoga
TUESDAY
9aWalking
9:30aAquacise
10:15aYo-Lates
12:30p Duplicate Bridge
1p
Knit Wit
1p
Ping Pong
WEDNESDAY
9aWalking
1p
Hand & Foot
1pBilliards
5pCircuit
THURSDAY
9aWalking
9:30a
Fit Dance
12:30p Contract Bridge
1p
Arts & Crafts
1pBilliards
5pYoga
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
9aWalking
9aCards
10aBingo
10:15aAquacise
12pPinochle
1pBilliards
As a courtesy, if you are unable to make a trip or program please call the center.
July 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
10 am
6
6 pm Nia Class
7
10:30 am Texas Hold ’em Lesson
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
4th of July BBQ
10:45 am Line Dancing
12 pm Tai Chi
CENTER CLOSED
1 pm 1 pm Ping Pong
in Celebration of
1 pm Cut Ups
1 pm Writing
3 pm Skit Wits
8
1 pm Texas Hold’em
Lunch @ 12:30 pm
3 pm Scrapbooking Class
Arts & Crafts
9
10
12 pm Tai Chi
1 pm 1 pm Ping Pong
Arts & Crafts
4th of July Holiday 11
9:30 am Nia Class
1 pm Writing
1 pm Home Depot Wood Class
3 pm Skit Wits
13
10 am Bridge Lessons
4 pm Trivial Pursuit
6 pm Zumba Class
20
10 am Assisted vs Independent
Living Snack & Chat
11 am Cribbage
1 pm Cranium Cardio
6 pm Nia Class
27
1 pm Cranium Cardio
6 pm Zumba Class
14
10 am Horticulture
Therapy Class
12:30 pm Duplicate Bridge
Tournament
15
11:30 am Food, Fun &
Entertainment
Lunch & Learn
21
4:30 pm– Supper Club Souk9:30 pm Moroccan Bistro &
Cake Bar
28
10 am
Advisory Committee
Meeting
16
17
9:15 am Breakfast Bingo
9:30 am Zumba Class
1 pm Arts & Crafts
12 pm Tai Chi
4:30 pm Bingo & Game Night
3 pm Horse Race 101
1 pm Writing
5pm–
Lone Star Park
11:30pm 1 pm Ping Pong
3 pm Skit Wits
22
23
24
11:30 am Potluck & Birthday
9:15 am Bingo
3 pm 1 pm 1 pm Writing
1 pm Ping Pong
3 pm Skit Wits
Scrapbooking Class
18
29
Arts & Crafts
30
9am–
5:30pm
Choctaw Casino
1 pm
Arts & Crafts
31
11:30 am Root Beer Float Friday
12 pm Tai Chi
1 pm Writing
1 pm Ping Pong
3 pm Skit Wits
25
9:30 am Nia Class
SAMPLER
July 2015
Carrollton Senior Center Bulletin
1720 Keller Springs Road, (west of Josey Lane), Carrollton, TX 75006
972.466.4850 phone * 972.466.4854 fax * cityofcarrollton.com/seniorcenter
Special Events
4th of July Concert
Friday, July 3, noon, Free
Our favorite band, the Dallas New Horizons, will be here
playing patriotic tunes. Seniors, friends, and families are
welcome. In-N-Out Burger will be here with their food
truck serving their famous burgers from 11 am to 1 pm.
Homespun/International Cook Off
Wednesday, July 22, 11:30 am
$1/person for taste testing
Show off your regional and/or international culinary skills.
All dishes must be made from scratch, no prepackaged
foods will be allowed. Judging and prizes will be awarded
in two main categories - Best Presentation and Best Tasting.
Recipe submission is due by July 17.
Seniors On Tour
Out to Lunch - Zocado’s Mexican Restaurant
Friday, July 10, 10:30 am
$3/resident, $3.25/non-resident
Zocado’s is serving up classic Mexican dishes with a
distinctive flair. They have your favorites like chicken or
beef enchiladas but they also have chili poblano and shrimp
ceviche fresco. Resident registration begins June 12 and
non-resident registration begins June 19.
Dallas Museum of Art
Tuesday, July 14, Leave Center at 10:30 am
Trip charge $4/resident, $4.50/non-resident
This museum is truly a gift. Did you know admission to the
general exhibitions is free?! Get ready for a cultural, world
expanding experience. If you get hungry, visit the DMA
Café for refreshments. Resident registration begins July 1
and non-resident registration begins July 6.
Lone Star Park
Sunday, July 19, noon departure, First race 1:35 pm
$21/resident, $23/non-resident
See the horses run at Lone Star Park. The first trip filled up
so fast we’re going a second time. The counter seat value
pack includes a burger, fries, a drink, program, and counter
seat inside the air conditioned facility. Resident registration
begins July 1 and non-resident registration begins July 8.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Thursday, July 30, 10:30 performance, $14/person
We’re going to take the train to American Airlines Center
for a Legends Circus Performance. Awe-inspiring acts
are coming your way, including a unicorn, Pegasus, and a
woolly mammoth along with trapeze acts, clowns, and all of
the exciting circus acts. Ride our bus to the train station and
learn how to purchase tickets and use the rail system.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am to 5 pm * Tuesday 8 am to 7:30 pm
Thursday 8 am to 9:30 pm * Saturday 9 am to 1 pm * Sunday closed
Memory and Cognitive Assessments
Saturday, July 11, Free
Regular cognitive assessments can let you know when
something is off, like diet, medications, dehydration,
or other reasons. Register for your 15-minute memory
assessment for checking purposes only, not for diagnosis.
Weight Room Orientation
Monday, July 13, 2:30 pm
$6/residents, $6.50/non-residents
Learn more about the weight room with a personal trainer.
Ask questions and learn proper techniques. The weight
room will be closed to non-class members during the
orientation.
Newcomer Orientation
Tuesday, July 14, 1:30 pm, Free
Not only for new members, but also for members who
want more information about the facility or programs. No
registration is required – just come with your questions and
maybe even make some new friends.
Diabetes Snack & Chat
Wednesday, July 15, 11 am, Free
Diabetes is on the rise. Learn how to live well with this
metabolic disease, how to effectively monitor your blood
glucose, and how to create a meal plan. Registration is
required. This seminar is sponsored by Minyard Sun Fresh
Pharmacy.
Tech Help
Saturday, July 18, Free
Ed Sanders will be here to answer questions, help you get
your problems fixed, or help you get started with something
new! He can help with laptop, smartphones, cell phones,
tablets, digital cameras, Facebook, email, and Twitter.
Register today for your 30-minute appointment.
Pillars of Brain Fitness Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, July 21, 11:30 am, Free
Have you ever wondered if there is anything you can do
to slow the progression of dementia and maintain your
cognitive ability? Register to get more information about
the Six Pillars of Brain Fitness, sponsored by Silverado.
United Financial Services Lunch & Learn
Thursday, July 23, 10:30 am, Free
Seven Keys to Enhancing Social Security Benefits. New
information is available about American Veterans Aid for
senior wartime veterans and their spouses. Registration is
required.
Oil Paint “Italian Villa with Staircase”
Enjoy a free yoga class at noon, Monday, July 6, and
receive points for attending. Did you know that your Get
Fit membership enables you to take other free classes? For
more information, please visit cityofcarrollton.com/getfit.
Friday, July 24, 1-4 pm
$20 supply fee payable to instructor
You’ll be amazed at the beautiful oil painting you can
create. Learn the basics of color mixing, brushstrokes, and
perspective while completing a painting in this fun, easy
class taught by Master Artist and award-winning instructor
Robert Garden. All supplies are provided. Bring paper
towels and wear old clothes.
AARP Smart Driver Class
Educate DFW - Macro Economic Planning
Classes/Seminars
Get Fit Members
Wednesday, July 8, 12:30-4:30 pm
$15/AARP members, $20/non-members
This class does not remove traffic fines or violations but
may reduce insurance premiums. Bring your AARP card
and driver’s license, and pay the instructor. Registration is
required.
Tuesday, July 28, 10 am, Free
Find out what Macro Economic Planning is and why it is
important. We will cover topics such as how to have more
money with less risk, moving from taxable to tax-free, how
to coordinate the growth of your assets, the velocity of
money, and the ripple effect. Registration is required.
Nominate Your Favorite
Carrollton Volunteer!
The City of Carrollton is excited to announce its new
volunteer recognition program! Two awards will be given,
The Neighborhood Leadership Award and the Carrollton
Volunteer of the Year Award. For more information,
please visit cityofcarrollton.com/VolunteerAward.
Nominations are due by July 24, at 11:30 am.
AmeriLife Lunch & Learn Seminar
Thursday, July 30, 11 am, Free
This seminar was so well received the first time we had to
have them back a second time. This informative seminar
will cover the different parts of Medicare, life insurance,
and long term care. Lunch will be served and registration is
required. Sponsored by Robert Hempel with AmeriLife.
Activities
Tuesday Night Pot Luck & Scrabble
Tuesday, July 14, 5 pm
Enjoy some good home-cooking and a brainy game of
Scrabble. Pot luck is an opportunity for you to prepare a
dish to share, try something new to eat, and have fun with
your friends.
Monthly Luncheon
Christmas in July
Thursday, July 16, 11 am, $4/person
We know it’s hot outside but we think
the holiday spirit of generosity should be yearround. We hope that generosity will extend to our
special visitors, Patriot Paws. The Patriot Paws
mission is to train and provide the highest quality service
dogs at no cost to disabled American veterans and others
with mobile disabilities and PTS to help restore their
physical and emotional independence. Patriot Paws visited
us last year with two of their furry friends and they were
a hit! Registration is required by July 14. Lunch will
be turkey, mashed potatoes, squash casserole, rolls, and
strawberry shortcake. United Financial Services will be our
host for this luncheon.
Reunion Hispana
Martes, 21 de julio, a las 15:00
Reunión de los hablantes de español se reunirá el tercer
martes de cada mes.
Bingo with United Healthcare
Monday, July 27, 11 am, Free
You love the game and Gary Travers with United
Healthcare is glad to provide you with this opportunity to
play. No need to sign up, just show up ready for some fun!
United Financial Services
2221 Cross Bend Rd
Plano, Texas
1-800-774-4297 or
972-649-8234
A strong financial future starts with careful planning.
Carrollton Senior Center Membership is required for most classes/seminars. Register at the front desk or call 972-466-4850.
More Activities
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Walking
Dominoes
Aerobics/$2
Close Knit
Balance/$1
H&F Canasta
Learn to Knit/
Crochet
Noon- Yoga/$3
1 pm- Cribbage
2 pm- Ping Pong
Walking
Body Blast/$2
Clay/Ceramics/$
Dominoes
Stretch/$2
Skip Bo
Line Dance
Fun Chair
Volleyball
1 pm- Ping Pong
3 pm- Zumba/$2
5:30 pm- Guitar Sessions
8 am9 am9 am10 am10:15 am11 am11:15 am-
8 am8:45 am9 am9 am10 am12:30 pm1 pm1 pm-
WEDNESDAY
8 am9 am9 am10 am10:30 am10:30 am12:30 pm1 pm1 pm1:30 pm2:30 pm-
Walking
Dominoes
Aerobics/$2
Open Studio
Bingo
Tai Chi/$
Pinochle
Line Dance
Ping Pong
Bunko
Drama Group
THURSDAY
Walking
Body Blast/$2
Dominoes
Scrabble
Stretch/$2
Skip Bo
Bridge
Zumba/$2
$ = fee applies Book Club
FRIDAY
8 am9 am9 am9 am9 am10 am11 amNoon12:30 pm1 pm-
Walking
Dominoes
Aerobics/$2
Painting
Scrabble
H&F Canasta
Yoga/$3
Ping Pong
Pinochle
Volleyball Team
Practice
SATURDAY
10:30 am- Ping Pong
Hot Dog Wednesday
Wednesday July 8
10:45 am-12 pm, $2
Get a jumbo hot dog and
all the fixin’s prepared and
served by your Advisory
Council members.
Bingo card sales end
at 10:20 am. Please arrive
early to purchase your cards.
July 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Class Change Notice
WEDNESDAY
1
Yoga and Brain Games canceled on July 3.
Qi Gong class (on Mondays) will be on vacation
during the months of July and August.
Ice Cream Social
THURSDAY
2
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-City
Lights, Country
& Western
FRIDAY
3
12 pm- July 4th
Concert
SATURDAY
4
Tai Chi (Wednesdays) will be on vacation July 15
and 22, and August 19. All of these classes will
resume regular schedules in September.
6
12 pm- Free Yoga for
Get Fit members
13
7
11 am- Advisory Council
Meeting
14
2:30 pm- Weight Room
Orientation
9:30 am- B12 Shots
1:30 pm- New Member
Orientation
5 pm- Pot Luck &
Scrabble
20
Selma
21
11:30 am- Lunch & Learn
3 pm- Reunion Hispana
8
10 am- Book Club
10:45 am- Hot Dog Day
12:30 pm- AARP Safe
Driving
15
11 am- Diabetes
Seminar
22
11:30 am- Cook Off
July 19
Lone Star Park
27
28
11 am- Bingo
10 am- Educate DFW
Economic Plng
12:30 pm- TX Hold ‘Em
1 pm- Birthday Party
and Bingo
29
9
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-Southern
Pride, Country
& Western
16
11 am- Luncheon
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-Russ
Dorsey, Ballroom
10
10 am- Blood Pressure
& Sugar Check
10:30 am- Out To Lunch
1:30 pm- Ice Cream Social
17
11 am- Sing-along
11
9:30 am- Memory
Assessments
18
9 am- Tech Help
What kind of room has no doors or
windows? Place your answer along
with your name in the River Oaks
Riddle vase for your chance to win
a $15 gift card. A valid Carrollton
Senior Center membership
is required to be eligible to win. Thanks to
River Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
Community for this fun feature.
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10:30 am- Lunch & Learn
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-High
Caliber, Country
& Western
30
11 am- Lunch & Learn
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-Doc
Gibbs, Variety
24
1-4 pm- Oil Painting
25
Volunteer Nomination
Deadline 11:30 am
31
11 am- Sing-along
30
Thursday Night Dance
Every Thursday, 7 pm, $5/person
Free dance lesson, The Waltz, at 6 pm
Dance to live music in our beautiful ballroom
overlooking the lake. Refreshments during break.
• July 2 - City Lights, Country Western
• July 9 - Southern Pride, Country Western
• July 16 - Russ Dorsey, Ballroom
• July 23 - High Caliber, Country Western
• July 30 - Doc Gibbs, Variety
FREE monthly E-newsletter!
Tuesday, July 14
9:30-10 am, ONLY
$20 cash or check payable to
Flu Shots of America.
Sing-along Group
Fridays, July 17 & 31
11 am, Free
Be part of a group of seniors
who love to sing. No
registration required and the
singing is free!
Movie Monday - Selma
Monday, July 20, 1 pm
Selma chronicles Martin
Luther King Jr’s campaign
to secure equal voting rights
via an epic march from
Selma to Montgomery,
Alabama, in 1965. Fueled
by the gripping performance
of David Oyelowo, Selma
draws inspiration from the
life and death of Martin
Luther King, Jr., but doesn’t
ignore how far we remain
from the ideals his work
embodied. Refreshments
provided by Autumn Leaves
of Carrollton.
Texas Hold ‘Em
10:30 am
Ringling Bros. Trip
No Zumba
New! River Oaks Riddles!
Friday, July 10
1:30 pm, Free
It’s summer time and it’s
hot! Cool down with a cool
treat. This ice cream social is
brought to you by June Kim
with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
B12 shots
10:30 am
Dallas Museum Trip
1 pm- Movie Monday
Wednesday, July 8
10 am, Free
The selection for July is
I Know Why a Caged Bird
Sings by Maya Angelo. The
book club is free and led
by volunteers. Please join
them to enrich your reading
experience with some lively
discussion.
Drama Group, Senior Center Stage
Every Wednesday
2:30-4 pm, Free
This awesome group of seniors
continues to amaze and entertain
us with hilarious performances
at luncheons. You don’t have to
have a particular talent to join
this group, just a good sense of humor and a desire
to laugh!
Sign up at metrocrestservices.org or for free copy delivered by US mail, call 972-242-4464.
Tuesday, July 28, Free
Seating at 12:30 pm
Games begin at 1 pm
No registration is required.
The first 64 participants will
be seated.
Birthday Party & Bingo
Tuesday, July 28
1 pm, Free
Enjoy cake, bingo, and
socializing with your
friends. No registration
required; just come and
have fun with your friends.
Sponsored by Villagio.
SAMPLER
August 2015
Carrollton Senior Center Bulletin
1720 Keller Springs Road, (west of Josey Lane), Carrollton, TX 75006
972.466.4850 phone * 972.466.4854 fax * cityofcarrollton.com/seniorcenter
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am to 5 pm * Tuesday 8 am to 7:30 pm
Thursday 8 am to 9:30 pm * Saturday 9 am to 1 pm * Sunday closed
Special Event
Seniors On Tour
Lewisville Greater Community Theater,
The Producers
Table Topper Decorating Contest & Pot Luck
Monday, August 3, 12 pm, $1 and a dish to share
Show off your decorating skills by decorating a luncheon
table. Choosing a theme is
totally your choice and can
include table cloths, napkins,
centerpieces, etc. Literally,
the sky is the limit. Go crazy,
go elegant, or go anywhere
your imagination takes you.
Table decorators do not have
to pay $1 fee. If you’re not a creative person or don’t want
to decorate a table, we still want you to come, so please
bring a dish to share and help vote for the winners. Prizes
will be awarded for Most Original, Most Beautiful, and
Most Over-The-Top.
Activities
Tuesday Night Pot Luck & Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, August 11, 5 pm
Enjoy some good home-cooking and a game of Trivial
Pursuit. Pot luck is an opportunity for you to prepare a dish
to share, try something new to eat, and have some good fun
with your friends. Have an evening out at the Center!
Book Club
Wednesday, August 12, 10 am, Free
The selection for August is The Orphan Train by Christina
Baker Kline. The book club is free and led by volunteers.
Please join them to enrich your reading experience with
some lively discussion.
Movie Monday - The Second Best Exotic Marigold
Hotel
Monday, August 17, 1 pm, Free
Now that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is filled with its
long-term residents, co-managers Muriel Donnelly (Maggie
Smith) and Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) have a dream of
expansion, and they’ve found just the place: The Second
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Join favorites from the first
installment as well as newcomers including Guy Chambers
(Richard Gere). Refreshments provided by Autumn Leaves
of Carrollton.
Reunion Hispana
Martes, 18 de agusto, a las 15:00
Reunión de los hablantes de español se reunirá el tercer
martes de cada mes.
Monthly Luncheon - Going West with Mae West
Thursday, August 20, 11 am, $4/person
Get ready for something special! Mae
West will be paying us a visit with all
her sass and flash. We will be lunching
on barbeque chicken, crockpot corn,
fried okra, rolls, and apple dumplings for
dessert. Please register and pay by August
18. Sponsored by River Oaks Assisted
Living and Memory Care.
Bunko Party Dice Game
Wednesdays, 1:30 pm, Free
We have had requests to add Bunko to the weekly calendar
– so here it is! It’s a game for 2-4 people or more and will
be hosted in the lobby. It’s a very easy, fun game to play and
you can learn how to play with very little instruction.
Classes/Seminars
Get Fit Members Free Stretch Class
Get Fit members can enjoy a free stretch class Tuesday,
August 4 AND receive points for attending. Did you know
that your Get Fit membership will enable you to take free
scheduled classes at any of the recreation facilities? Visit
cityofcarrollton.com/getfit for additional free classes.
Medicare Part D - The Drug Plan
Tuesday, August 11, 11 am, Free
Join June Kim of Blue Cross Blue Shield in this seminar
as she speaks on this important subject. Lunch will be
provided and registration is required.
AARP Smart Driver Class
Wednesday, August 12, 12:30-4:30 pm
$15/AARP members, $20/non-members
This class does not remove traffic fines or violations but
may reduce insurance premiums. Bring your AARP card
and driver’s license, and pay the instructor. Registration is
required.
Oral Care Seminar with Breakfast
Thursday, August 13, 8:30 am, Free
What does the health of your mouth have to do with your
overall health? In a word, plenty. Attend this informative
seminar to better understand the intimate connection
between oral health and overall health. This seminar is
generously brought to you by the good folks at Implants and
Gum Care. Registration is required.
Oil Paint “Alaskan Waterfall”
Friday, August 14, 1-4 pm
$20 supply fee payable to instructor
Even if you’ve never held a paint brush, you’ll be amazed
at the beautiful oil painting you can create in one inspiring
lesson. Beginners will learn the basics of color mixing,
brushstrokes, and perspective while completing a landscape,
seascape, or still life in this fun and easy class taught by
Master Artist and award-winning instructor Robert Garden.
All supplies, canvas, paint, brushes, medium, easel, detailed
lesson plan, and instruction are provided. Bring paper
towels and wear old clothes.
Medicare.gov - Finding Your Drug Plan
Sunday, August 2, 3 pm show
The Producers is a musical about a musical, a show within
a show...except the musical being produced is written by
a Nazi about his hero, Hitler...and, the objective of the
production is failure. Producer Max Bialystock, whose
specialty is seducing rich little old ladies, takes on a
repressed, yearning-to-break-free accountant, Leo Bloom,
as apprentice producer in the quest to fund and mount the
show, “Springtime for Hitler.” The music is great, the jokes
are as fresh as they are old (you can’t believe you’re still
laughing at them), most of the chorus girls are beautiful, and
the material, which respects no taboos, is pure Mel Brooks
at his finest. Resident registration begins July 1 and nonresident registration begins July 8.
Out to Lunch - Dirty Cajun
Friday, August 14, 10:30 am
Get ready for some Cajun classics! Jambalaya, etouffee,
dirty fried rice, po-boys, gumbo – how do you choose?
Resident registration begins July 10 and non-resident
registration begins July 17.
Cowboys Stadium Tour
Wednesday, August 19, 1:30 tour time
How ‘bout them Cowboys?! This tour is a must for any
die-hard fan. Knowledgeable and experienced tour guides
meet you in the Pro Shop to
lead your VIP Guided Tour.
Tour a private suite, the
media press box, the Cotton
Bowl office vestibule, as
well as the field, the Miller
Lite Club, the post-game
interview room, and both
the Cowboys locker room and the cheerleaders locker room.
Your tour will end in the AT&T Stadium Pro Shop where
you can load up on Cowboys gear of all sorts. Resident
registration begins July 1 and non-resident registration
begins July 8.
Changes are coming!
We’re excited about renovations coming soon to the
Center! Classes, seminars, and activities may be moved
to different rooms, or even different facilities. Information
will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please
remember, these disruptions are only temporary. The new
expansion will allow us to provide more space and more
opportunities for fun and games.
Join Gary Travers of United Healthcare as he helps
you navigate through this important tool in healthcare.
Registration is required.
Educate DFW - Retirement Income Planning
Learn how to establish retirement goals and objectives
based on your risk tolerance. Identify the IRA ticking time
bomb. Learn how to generate predictable and reliable
income for life. Registration is required.
Carrollton Senior Center Membership is required for most classes/seminars. Register at the front desk or call 972-466-4850.
SAC
MONDAY
TUESDAY
8 am9 am9 am10 am10:15 am11 am11:15 am-
Walking
Dominoes
Aerobics/$2
Close Knit
Balance/$1
H&F Canasta
Learn to Knit/
Crochet
Noon- Yoga/$3
1 pm- Cribbage
2 pm- Ping Pong
Walking
Body Blast/$2
Clay/Ceramics/$
Dominoes
Stretch/$2
Skip Bo
Line Dance
Fun Chair
Volleyball
1 pm- Ping Pong
3 pm- Zumba/$2
5:30 pm- Guitar Sessions
WEDNESDAY
8 am9 am9 am10 am10:30 am10:30 am12:30 pm1 pm1 pm1:30 pm2:30 pm-
Walking
Dominoes
Aerobics/$2
Open Studio
Bingo
Tai Chi/$
Pinochle
Line Dance
Ping Pong
Bunko
Drama Group
THURSDAY
Walking
Body Blast/$2
Dominoes
Scrabble
Stretch/$2
Skip Bo
Bridge
Zumba/$2
$ = fee applies (Senior Advisory Council)
FRIDAY
8 am9 am9 am9 am9 am10 am11 amNoon12:30 pm1 pm-
Walking
Dominoes
Aerobics/$2
Painting
Scrabble
H&F Canasta
Yoga/$3
Ping Pong
Pinochle
Volleyball Team
Practice
SATURDAY
10:30 am- Ping Pong
early to purchase your cards. early to purchase your cards.
August 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1 ‘Em
Texas Hold
Tuesday, August 25, Free
2
3
4
10
11
9:30 am- B12 Shots
11 am- Drug Plan
Seminar
5 pm- Pot Luck &
Trivial Pursuit
17
1 pm- Movie Monday
The Second
Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel
5
SATURDAY
1
7
8
Enjoy cake, bingo, and socializing with
your friends. You don’t have to sign up;
just come and have fun with your friends.
Sponsored by Sonoma House.
10 am- Free Stretch
Class for Get
Fit Members
11 am- Advisory Council
Meeting
Sunday, August 2
Lewisville Trip
FRIDAY
Tuesday, August 25, 1 pm, Free
Seating at 12:30 pm
Games begin at 1 pm
No registration required.
The first 64 participants
will be seated.
12 pm- Table Top
Decorating
Contest
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
4
Birthday 3Party & Bingo
18
11 am- Medicare.gov
Seminar
3 pm- Reunion Hispana
5
12
10 am- Book Club
10:45 am- Hot Dog Day
12:30 pm- AARP Safe
Driving
19
6
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-City
Lights, Country
& Western
13
8:30 am- Oral Care
Seminar
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-Southern
Pride, Country
& Western
20
11 am- Luncheon
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-Russ
Dorsey, Ballroom
11 am- Sing-along
12 pm- Brain Games
14
15
21
22
10 am- Blood Pressure
& Sugar Check
10:30 am- Out To Lunch
1-4 pm- Oil Painting
11 am- Sing-along
August 19
Cowboys Stadium
24
25
10 am- Educate DFW
Maximizing Your
Financial Plan
12:30 pm- TX Hold ‘Em
1 pm- Birthday Party
and Bingo
No Zumba
New! River Oaks Riddles!
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Our annual Advisory
Council election was held
May 13. Thank you to Becky
Smith and all of the seniors
who helped with the voting
process and tabulation of
votes. Jean Dyer, Casey
Childs, and Charles Smith
are retiring and we’d like to
thank them for their years
of service. Newly elected
members are Roz Parker,
Nancy Tiegreen, and Jim
Rogers. Re-elected were
Soon Miller and Carol Blasé.
Please come to any and all of
the council meetings and let
your ideas be known.
Our School Supply Drive
for local children will be
held July 10-August 10.
A list of
supplies
needed by
Metrocrest
Services
will be posted beside the
collection container.
More Activities
Sing-along Group
Fridays, August 7 & 21
11 am, Free
Be part of a group of seniors
who love to sing. No
registration required and the
singing is free!
Brain Games
Friday, August 7
noon, Free
We have so much fun
our brains hurt and that’s
good! We’re building new
pathways in our brains,
strengthening them, and
having fun at once. Center
members can join us for
puzzles and games designed
to stimulate your mind. No
registration required.
B12 shots
27
6 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance-High
Caliber, Country
& Western
Thursday Night Dance
What grows up while growing down?
Place your answer along with your name in the
River Oaks Riddle vase for your
chance to win a $15 gift card. A valid
Carrollton Senior Center membership
is required to be eligible to win.
Thanks to River Oaks Assisted Living
and Memory Care Community for this
fun feature.
Every Thursday, 7 pm, $5/person
Free dance lesson, The Mambo, 6 pm
Dance to live music in our beautiful ballroom
overlooking the lake. Refreshments served at the
break.
• August 6 - City Lights, Country & Western
• August 13 - Southern Pride, Country & Western
• August 20 - Russ Dorsey, Ballroom
• August 27 - High Caliber, Country & Western
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Tuesday, August 11
9:30-10 am ONLY
$20 cash or check payable to
Flu Shots of America.
Hot Dog Wednesday
Drama Group - Senior Center Stage
Every Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm, Free
This awesome group of
seniors continues to amaze
and entertain us with
hilarious performances at
luncheons. You don’t have
to have a particular talent to
join this group, just a good
sense of humor and a desire to laugh!
Sign up at metrocrestservices.org or for free copy delivered by US mail, call 972-242-4464.
Wednesday August 12
10:45 am-noon, $2
Get a jumbo hot dog and
all the fixin’s prepared and
served by your Advisory
Council members.
Quotable Quotes
“You can discover more
about a person in an hour
of play than in a year of
conversation.” ~ Plato
“Necessity may be the
mother of invention, but play
is certainly the father.” ~
Roger von Oech, creativity
guru
Golden Oldies
August 2015
Coppell Senior and Community Center
345 W. Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas 75019
Trips
Meadows Museum at SMU • Dallas
We’re headed to the Meadows Museum at SMU to view their permanent
collection and view the special artwork by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y
Velázquez on loan from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. We’ll tour
the museum and have lunch at a restaurant of your choice at Snider Plaza.
Deadline to register is July 27. Cost: $8 Tuesday, 8/4, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Plano Quilt Show • Plano
Join us as we view over 300 beautiful quilts and other works of “crafty” art.
We’ll have a nice afternoon of shopping with friends and have lunch at the
show. Bring money for spending and lunch. Deadline to register is August 3.
Cost: $7 Friday, 8/14, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Supper Club Maguire’s • Dallas
Join us for an evening of food and fellowship in a relaxed, inviting restaurant
with an interesting menu—not fussy or snobbish, but “appealing to the
adventurous without intimidating the traditional.” Deadline to register is
August 10. Cost: $3 Tuesday, 8/18, 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Special Events
Breakfast Bingo
Join us for breakfast starting at 9:15 am before bingo. Advance registration
required for breakfast. Deadline to register is one week before.
Friday, 8/21, 9:15 am
Bingo and Game Night
Come enjoy great company, food, and games. Make sure to bring food to
share with everyone. Food served at 5 pm. Bingo begins at 6 pm $1 per card.
Saturday, 8/15, 4:30 pm
Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, and More Social
Tired of the heat? Hot summer days got you down? Come and join in on
the fun with an indoor picnic! We’ll have hot dogs, ice cream and games.
Hot Dogs with all the fixin’s sponsored by Sandy Lake Rehab and St. Joseph
Village of Coppell. Advance registration required.
Wednesday, 8/19, 11:30 am
Luau Potluck/Birthday Celebration
Enjoy our monthly potluck and birthday celebration with a twist. Don your
best Hawaiian outfit and join us for a luau feast and entertainment by Grace
Hula Dancers. The center will provide the meat, and members are asked
to bring side dishes which remind them of a luau. Delicious non-alcoholic
frozen drinks will be served. Those with birthdays in August will have a
chance for a gift card! Wednesday, 8/26, 11:30 am
Fitness
Indoor Walking
Join other Senior Center Members for a walk around the Coppell Aquatic
and Recreation Center indoor track! Members are able to use the indoor
walking track daily during the posted times ONLY. If you wish to utilize
other amenities, please purchase the appropriate pass. All participants must
be a member of the Coppell Senior Center and check in at the front desk.
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Personal Training
Join certified personal trainer Sharon Tuggle for one-on-one personal
training. Sign-up in advance, trainer will call you directly to schedule your
personal training appointment. Cost: $40 per session, $35 for 5 or more
Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Core 30
Core 30 is a 30-minute fitness class which incorporates exercises to
strengthen the abdominals and back. Instructor: Janet Spain
Beginner Yoga
Move your body through a complete series of seated yoga poses. Perform
postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and range of
movement. Chair support is offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support,
or if you feel comfortable, no shoes at all. Great for those who have never
attended a yoga class or are new to the exercise.
Gentle Yoga
Move your body through a complete series of seated and standing
yoga poses. Postures are designed to increase flexibility, balance, strength,
and range of movement. Chair support is offered. Wear fitness shoes
with good support, or if you feel comfortable, no shoes at all.
Mondays & Thursdays, 5:00 pm
972-462-5138 phone
www.coppelltx.gov
Aquacise
Don’t get your face wet while the water gives you a great workout. Low
impact water aerobics increases cardiovascular endurance and burns
fat without stress on bones and joints. Class is held at the Aquatic and
Recreation Center. All participants must be members of the Coppell Senior
Center.
Tuesdays, 9:30 am & Fridays, 10 am
Yo-Lates
A fusion of yoga and Pilates mixed together with a shot of espresso! Yoga
poses performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates exercises
focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility, and
strength. Instructor: Janet Spain
Tuesdays, 10:15 am
Circuit Training
Every two minutes when the music changes, you will work a different
muscle. The class will focus on the cardiovascular system and all major
muscle groups. Guaranteed to be fun!
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm
Fit Dance Plus
Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls
and/or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work, and ending with
gentle stretching. Benefits include laughing a lot, improved fitness level, selfesteem, overall health! Instructor: Janet Spain
Thursdays, 9:30 am
Zumba
Zumba is a Latin dance class that is energetic and designed to get you
movin’ with Salsa, Merengue, and Cumbia. Come join the party!
Instructor: Christine Douglass
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays, 9:30 am
2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 pm
Nia Movement Class
Nia is a movement fusion dance class that incorporates Martial Arts (Akido,
Tai Chi and Tai Kwon Do), Dance Arts and Healing Arts (yoga, meditation,
and stretching). The music is beautiful and choreographed specifically for
Nia. Instructor: Christine Douglass
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 am
1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays, 6:30 pm
Line Dancing
Line dancing is very basic with easy dance steps. Most dances are based on
doing a 32-count pattern, then turn to face each wall. The steps include chacha, grapevine, and box step.
Thursdays, 10:45 am–11:45 am
Tai Chi
Tai Chi focuses on self-healing movements of stretching and balance, guided
by Aromatherapy relaxation and meditation. This is a wonderful movement
class that will help you become more aware of your breathing through
the movements while strengthening your muscles and becoming relaxed,
both physically and mentally. Come join us for some wonderful music and
movement.
Fridays (Except 4th Friday), 12:00 pm
Gaming
Mah Jongg Lessons
Join the Mah Jongg group for a lesson!
Mondays, 1:00 pm
Trivial Pursuit
Join in on the fun! Interested players, be prompt and come in teams of 3
(or you will be placed on a team). Prizes will be awarded to the top players.
Sign-up in advance to reserve your spot. Monday, 8/3, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Texas Hold ’em Lessons
Want to brush up on your skills? Lessons will take place the day before Texas
Hold’em regular play.
Tuesday, 8/11, 10:30 am
Sign up for our popular Texas Hold’em Tournament. Sign-ups limited to the
first 48 participants. Lunch served at 12:30 pm. Sign-ups required for lunch
count, a week before play. Lunch donated by Subway.
Wednesday, 8/12, 1:00 pm
Cribbage Open Play
Bring boards to share with others during open play.
Monday, 8/3, 8/17, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Contract Bridge Tournament
Terry is our tournament director. Please sign up with Terry. Lunch is served
at 12:00 pm, please arrive by 11:45 am. Play begins at 12:30 pm.
Thursday, 8/20, 12:30 pm
Groups
Ping Pong Group 9
Join in on a round of ping pong. No sign-ups required.
Fridays, 1 pm–3 pm
Advisory Committee
All Advisory Committee Members are asked to be present at the meeting.
Members, if you are interested in placing items on the advisory committee
monthly agenda, please see an advisory committee member.
Tuesday, 8/25 10:00 am
Monday & Wednesday,
9am–8pm
Tuesday & Thursday,
9am–6pm
Friday, 9am–5pm
Saturday, 9am–1pm
Garden Club Meeting
Join in on our on-going planning of the Coppell Garden Club. Garden
education topics will be presented at various meetings.
Wednesday, 8/5 1:00 pm
Arts & Crafts
Knit Wits Fiber Arts Group
The Knit Wits are gathering! With over 2,000 handmade baby items donated,
and now topping over 30 members since its May 2014 inception, this group
is GROWING! All are welcome to grab their sewing, knitting, and crocheting
accoutrements and join in on the kindly camaraderie every Tuesday.
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm
Once-Bitten Beaded Spiders
August will find us being bitten by the beading bug, again. We will learn to
fashion glass, crystal, bugles and seed beads, along with jewelry wire, into
beautiful Beaded Arachnids. These spiders can be used for everything from
jewelry, home décor, or accessories to hand-spun, unique gifts. Enough
beads and wire provided for two spiders per person; sign-ups required.
Thursdays, 8/6–8/27, 1:00 pm
Therapeutic Horticulture Program- Spring Wreaths
Join us for an indoor hands-on activity where participants assemble small
horticultural projects. Low water use and low maintenance - learn about
plants suitable for sunny and shady gardens in our Zone 8a climate. Then
take home one of these tough-as-nails plants to add to your garden.
Space is limited to 12 participants; please sign-up early. Detailed description
of each class is listed below. Cost: $8 per class
Tuesday, 8/11, 10:00 am
Coppell Cut-Ups Handmade Cards
Do you have a passion for giving back? Here is your chance to volunteer at
the Coppell Senior Center. We are looking for volunteers to assist with an
internal “handmade” card making program. The cards will be used for get
well, thank you, and deepest sympathy cards for our members. Sign-up in
advance to show you’re interested.
Friday, 8/7, 1:00 pm
Scrapbooking Class
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create simple, yet beautiful
keepsakes. You’ll learn how to design pages, organize your pictures and so
much more! Bring decorative paper, embellishments, and scrapbooks; some
decorative paper will be available. Sign-up in advance to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, 8/12 and 8/26, 3:00 pm
Educational Sessions
Snack & Chat • Social Security Mistakes
The rules are different for singles, couples, widows, divorcees, and disabled
dependents. Even a seemingly small decision can add many dollars to
the checks you’ll receive over your lifetime. Early benefits could be a big
mistake! Sign-ups required to reserve your seat. Monday, 8/3, 10:00 am
Lunch & Learn • The Remarkable
Effects of Exercise on Cognition and Brain Cell Regeneration Scientists have
linked physical exercise to brain health for many years. Evidence shows that
physical exercise helps to build the brain that not only resists shrinkage, but
increases cognitive abilities. Learn a number of brain boosting benefits of
exercise. Presented by MacArthur Hills. Sign-ups required to reserve your
seat. Wednesday, 8/5, 11:30 am
Snack & Chat • Right Sizing
Whether you are outgrowing your present home, your space no longer fits
your needs, or you are thinking about something new and more efficient,
this talk is for you. Waddell & Reed will discuss what right sizing means
to you, and what to consider when preparing for your next step. Sign-ups
required to reserve your seat. Monday, 8/17, 10:00 am
Special Interest
The Skit Wits
The group will meet to choose its next drama to perform. Options include
the following: Readers Theatre, Poetry Reading, Comedic Scenes and more.
The group may even decide to take in a play together—the opportunities
are endless! If you are interested in joining the Skit Wits or have questions,
please email Brenda Magri at [email protected]. See you on the stage!
Fridays, 3:00–5:00 pm
Writing for Fun
Write about a hobby, an occupation, an event, or a timeline or trouble you
have experienced—it’s up to you. Sign-up in advance for this new writing
group; just for fun.
Fridays, 1:00 pm
Cranium Cardio
Fitness isn’t just about squats, lunges, and cardio—it’s also about staying
mentally nimble. Join us as we engage the brain in thinking tasks to help
build brain connections. Think of it as “Cranium Cardio”. Remember more,
concentrate better, and think sharper, while having fun in the process!
Monday, 8/31, 1:00 pm
MONDAY
9aWalking
9:30a
Core 30
10:15a
Beg. Yoga
12:30p Mah Jongg
1pBilliards
1p
Mah Jongg Lessons
2pBread
5pYoga
TUESDAY
9aWalking
9:30aAquacise
10:15aYo-Lates
12:30p Duplicate Bridge
1p
Ping Pong
1p
Knit Wit
WEDNESDAY
9aWalking
1p
Hand & Foot
1pBilliards
5pCircuit
THURSDAY
9aWalking
9:30a
Fit Dance
12:30p Contract Bridge
1p
Arts & Crafts
1pBilliards
5pYoga
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
9aWalking
9aCards
10aBingo
10:15aAquacise
12pPinochle
1pBilliards
As a courtesy, if you are unable to make a trip or program please call the center.
August 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
3
10 am Social Security Mistakes
11 am Cribbage
4 pm 4
9:30am– Meadows Museum
3:30pm @ SMU
5
6
12 pm Tai Chi
1 pm 1 pm Ping Pong
1pm Cut ups
Trivial Pursuit
1 pm Writing
6 pm Nia Class
3 pm
Skit Wits
10 am
Bridge Lessons
6 pm
Zumba Class
1 pm 10
11
10 am Right Sizing
Snack & Chat
11 am Cribbage
1 pm Cranium Cardio
6 pm Nia Class
6 pm Zumba
24
12
1 pm
Texas Hold’em
Lunch @ 12:30 pm
10:30 am Texas Hold ’em Lesson 3 pm
Scrapbooking Class
18
5 pm–
9 pm
Supper Club
Maguire’s—Dallas
31
Bridge Lessons
1 pm Cranium Cardio
6 pm Nia Class
13
25
Scrapbooking Class
8
14
15
9:30 am Zumba Class
1 pm 10am– Plano Quilt Show
3pm
4:30 pm
Bingo & Game Night 9:30 am
Nia Class
Arts & Crafts 12pm Tai Chi
1 pm Writing
1 pm Ping Pong
3 pm Skit Wits
20
21
12:30 pm Contract Bridge
Tournament
12 pm Tai Chi
1 pm Writing
1 pm Ping Pong
3 pm Skit Wits
26
11:30 am Luau Potluck and
Birthday
Nia Class
1 pm 10 am
Advisory Committee
Meeting 9:30 am
19
11:30 am Ice Cream, Hot Dogs,
and More Social
3 pm 10 am Garden Club
10 am
Horticulture Therapy
Class
17
Bridge Lessons
Arts & Crafts Zumba Class
7
10 am 11:30 am Effects of Exercise on
Cognition & The Brain
Lunch & Learn
9:30 am
Arts & Crafts
27
28
9:15 am Bingo
1 pm
1 pm Writing
1 pm Ping Pong
3 pm Skit Wits
Arts & Crafts
22
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Senior Center Programs
August 2015
Arts & Crafts
Greeting Card Class
Tuesday, August 11, 1 p.m. Fee: $8
Instructors: Jan McCord & Carmel Mosley
Learn to make four different greeting cards in
this fun class. Check out the display cabinet
for each month’s projects and register early.
Watercolor Painting
Friday, August 14, 1 p.m. Fee: $10
Instructor: Donna Williams
You can paint! Even if you’ve never done
it before, you can follow along in this hands
on, step-by-step class. All supplies are
furnished; all you need are your brushes.
Slash Your Stash!
Friday, August 21, 12 noon, Fee: $5
Instructor: Bettie Smith
Use up some of your fabric STASH and make
something useful each month in this onehour class. Register at the front desk today.
Computer
Intro to Using Instagram
August 11 & August 13, 1 p.m.
Learn to use Instagram and transform
pictures and video with lters for sharing
instantly with friends and family.
Intro to LinkedIn
August 18, 1 p.m.
Learn how to connect in the world’s largest
professional network. When you join LinkedIn, you get access to people, jobs, news,
updates, and insights that help you be
great at what you do in this one-day class.
Intro to Craigslist
August 24 & August 26, 6 p.m.
This class will focus on the general use of the
website and a discussion on using Craigslist
safely will be included. Craigslist is a website
of classied advertisements with sections
devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale,
items wanted, services, community, gigs,
resumes, and discussion forums.
Health & Exercise
B 12 Shots
Thursday, August 6, 9 - 9:30 a.m. Fee: $20
Flu Shots of America
Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks
Monday, August 10, 8:30-11 a.m.
Dallas County Health Department
Exercise Sampler
Thursdays at 9 a.m. No Charge
August 6
Classical Stretch
August 13
Chair Yoga
August 20
Bollywood Balance
August 27
NIA
Waist Management Group
August 7, 10 a.m.
If you’re looking to get healthier and need
weight-loss motivation, this group is for you!
GAME NIGHT: BOBBY SOCKS & BBQ
Saturday, September 19
Men, slick back your
hair; ladies, put on your
poodle skirts. We’re
going back to the 50’s
at our annual Casino
Night. Ticket fee: $10
Get your tickets early!
Resident Ticket Sales
August 17, 9 a.m.
through August 22.
Open Ticket Sales
Monday, August 24
9 a.m. until sold out.
Monthly Breakfast
Monday, August 3, 8:15 a.m. Fee: $2
Menu: sausage, gravy, biscuits, eggs, juice & coffee
Entertainment: Linda Freeland, Country Western Oldies
Host: Senior Advisory Board
Birthday Lunch
Wednesday, August 19, 12 noon
Fee: $2 Free if it’s your birthday month.
Let’s celebrate together with a great meal
and birthday cake. Birthday gifts provided by
United Financial Services and birthday cake
donated by Brookdale at Farmers Branch.
Special Interest
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
This group meets the 1st Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. and is open to anyone with
Alzheimer’s disease or anyone who cares for
someone with the disease.
High Technology Clinic
Wednesdays, August 5 & 12, 1 – 3 p.m.
The teens will be here to help you with all your
high technology gadgets such as cell phones,
computers, iPads, and Kindles. Bring your devices and questions and let a teen show you
the ropes. No appointment needed.
Instructional Texas Hold ’em Tournament
Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Instructor: Matt Rice
Learn to play Texas Hold ‘em in a casual learning setting where you can practice and build
your condence for real tournament play.
Neglected History, an Exercise in Critical Thinking
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Join our class that explores alternative views
of past events. Prevailing history is written
and approved by the dominant economic-cultural forces but there is more than one
version of historical events that are usually
not taught in schools. Critical thinking about
the past and what history means for our lives
today and in the future is the goal of this group.
Rock and Mineral Club
Thursday, August 6, 10 a.m.
Bring your favorite rocks and show and tell
with other “Rock Heads.”
80 Upper Club
Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you 80+? Come meet at the Center and
we’ll travel to the DART station together. From
there, we’ll ride the train to downtown Dallas
where we’ll eat and shop at the Serji Coffee
and Book Shop. Call for details: 972-919-8745.
Cookin’ Club: Backwood Cuisine
Wednesday, August 12, 10 a.m.
Come up with a creative way to name and
display a dish that might be made with backwoods ingredients.
Random Acts of Kindness: School Supply Drive
Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m.
Collecting donations of Kleenex, spiral notebooks, colored pencils,large colored construction paper, zipper pouches, folders w/ brads,
triangular shaped crayons.
Lunch and Learn: Aging in Place; How to Prepare to Stay in Your Home as You Get Older
Presented by Golden Heart Senior Care
Friday, August 14, 11 a.m.
This seminar will discuss your options on how to
prepare your home and family for the decision
to stay in your home while making it safe. Learn
tips for making your home environment safer for
the older adult.
Enhanced Reading Classes for Adults 50+
Saturdays, August 15, 22, 29, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m
Pre-register by Monday, August 3.
Instructor: Al Owens, Master Trainer, Fee:$25
Become an advanced reader and you will
increase reading effectiveness and enjoyment.
In addition to gaining speed, students will improve comprehension, memory and retention.
Garden Group
Join us for a garden related talk by a Master Gardener.
Thursday, August 20, 1 p.m.
Sign up to play in this monthly tournament.
Genealogy Trip to the Dallas Library
Tuesday, August 25, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $1 transportation. Hop on our bus and
travel to the Dallas Library with a group who
enjoys researching their family roots.
Rose Gardeners
Do you love roses or want to learn more about
them? Join others who have similar interests in
this monthly group and get involved in the city’s
rose movement.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Thursday, August 27 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 AARP Member, $20 Non Members
Learn how to compensate for age-related
changes and reduce your trafc violations,
accidents, & chance for injury. You may be
eligible for an insurance discount but this
course does not qualify for a dismissal of a
trafc violation. Sign up today.
TRIPS
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Thursday, August 6, 10 a.m. Fee: $3
Residents registration: July 10, 12 noon
Brown Bag Lecture Series: Annals of Dallas Crime
Tuesday, August 11, 11 a.m. Fee: $3 Bring lunch
Resident registration: July 17, 12 noon
Cruisin’ Cuisine
Thursday, August 20, 11 a.m. Fee: $3
Cruisin’ Cuisine REWIND
Monday, August 24, 11 a.m. Fee: $3
Non-resident registration: August 7, 12 noon
“Livin’ The 50 Plus Lifestyle in the Branch”
14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch TX 75234 | www.fbseniorcenter.com | 972.919.8740
August 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
1:00 pm
3
8:15 am
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:15 am
9:30 am
10:15 am
12:30 pm
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
Breakfast
Stretch & Strength
Billiards
Thinkabilities
Duplicate Bridge
Shared Moments
Mah Jongg
Acrylic Painting
Country/Ballroom
10
4
8:15 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5-8 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
11
8:15 am Stretch & Strength
8:15 am
8:30 -11am BP & Glucose Checks 9:00 am
10:00 am
9:00 am Billiards
10:00 am
9:15 am Thinkabilities
11:00 am
9:30 am Duplicate Bridge
11:00 am
12:30 pm
10:15 am Shared Moments
12:30 pm
12:30 pm Mah Jongg
12:30 pm
2:00 pm Acrylic Painting
1:00 pm
7:00 pm Dance-Blue Champagne 1:00 pm
1:00 pm
Ballroom
3:00 pm
5-8 pm
5:30 pm
17
18
Resident Game Night Ticket 8:15 am
Sales Start Today at 9 a.m. 9:00 am
RESIDENTS ONLY thru August 22 10:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
9:00 am Billiards
11:00 am
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
12:30 pm Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
7:00 pm Dance-Swingin’ Country 5-8 pm
Country
5:30 pm
24
Non resident Game Night
Ticket Sales Starts Today at 9 a.m.
9:00 am Billiards
11:00 am Cruisin’ REWIND
12:30 pm Mah Jongg
6:00 pm Intro to Craig’s List
7:00 pm Dance-Dave Alexander
31
7:00 pm
25
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5-8 pm
5:30 pm
5
Power Walking
8:15 am
Yoga/Cribbage
9:00 am
Strong & Balanced
9:30 am
Intermediate Bridge 10:00 am
Fitness Orientation
10:00 am
Chair Volleyball-Open
12:30 pm
Party Bridge
1-3 pm
Line Dancing
2:30 pm
Stretch & Flex
6:00 pm
Craft Group
Alzheimers Support
Group
12
8:15 am
Power Walking
Yoga/Cribbage
9:00 am
Strong & Balanced
9:30 am
Brown Bag Lunch Trip 10:00 am
Fitness Orientation
12:30 pm
Party Bridge
1-3 pm
Line Dancing
Intro to Instagram 1:00 pm
Greeting Card Class 1:00 pm
Stretch & Flex
6:00 pm
Craft Group
19
Power Walking
8:15 am
Yoga/Cribbage
9:00 am
Strong & Balanced
9:30 am
Fitness Orientation
10:00 am
Chair Volleyball-Open
10:00 am
Party Bridge
12:00 pm
Line Dancing
12:30 pm
LinkedIn Class
2:30 pm
Stretch & Flex
Craft Group
6:00 pm
26
8:15 am
Power Walking
9:00 am
Yoga/Cribbage
9:30 am
Genealogy Trip
10:00 am
Strong & Balanced
10:00 am
Fitness Orientation
Chair Volleyball-Open 12:30 pm
1:00 pm
Party Bridge
1:00 pm
Line Dancing
2:30 pm
Stretch & Flex
6:00 pm
Craft Group
SENIOR CENTER HOURS
Monday - Wednesday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
2nd & 4th Saturdays
1 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Stretch & Strength
Dulcimer Group
Begin Table Tennis
Five Crown
6
8:15 am
9-9:30 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
Party Bridge
10:00 am
High Tech Clinic
10:00 am
BINGO/Mah Jongg
11:00 am
Table Tennis
1:00 pm
Not Your Mama’s
1:00 pm
Exercise Class
3:00 pm
Stretch & Strength
Dulcimer Group
Begin Table Tennis
Five Crown
13
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
Cookin’ Club
10:00 am
Party Bridge
11:00 am
High Tech Clinic
1:00 pm
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 pm
BINGO/Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Table Tennis
Not Your Mama’s
3:00 pm
Exercise Class
Stretch & Strength
Dulcimer Group
Begin Table Tennis
Garden Group
Five Crown
20
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
Birthday Lunch
1:00 pm
Party Bridge
1:00 pm
BINGO/Mah Jongg
1:00 pm
Table Tennis
3:00 pm
Exercise Class
Stretch & Strength
Dulcimer Group
Begin Table Tennis
Five Crown
Rose Group
27
8:15 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
Intermediate Line Dance
9:30 am
Party Bridge
11:00 am
Duplicate Bridge
BINGO/Mah Jongg 1:00 pm
1:00 pm
Table Tennis
Intro to Craig’s List 3:00 pm
Not Your Mama’s
Exercise Class
Cycling
B 12 Shots
Exercise Sampler
Billiards
Basic Bridge Bidding
Nebraska Furniture
Rock Club
Needlecraft Group
Strong & Balanced
Cycling
Exercise Sampler
Billiards
Random Acts
Intro to Instagram
Needlecraft Group
Strong & Balanced
Cycling
Exercise Sampler
Billiards
Cruisin’ Cuisine
Texas Hold ‘em
Needlecraft Group
Strong & Balanced
Cycling
Smart Drivers Course
Exercise Sampler
Billiards
Needlecraft Group
Strong & Balanced
7
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Power Walking
Yoga
Neglected History
Clogging
Waist Management
Quilting Group
Mah Jongg
Hand & Foot
Canasta
Table Tennis
14
Table Games and
Open Recreation
8
11:00 am 80 Upper Club
1:00 pm
Table Games and
Open Recreation
15
Power Walking
Yoga
Neglected History
Clogging
Quilting Group
1:00 pm Table Games and
Lunch & Learn
Open Recreation
Aging in Place
12:30 pm Mah Jongg
1:30 pm Enhanced Reading
1:00 pm Watercolor Painting
1:00 pm Hand & Foot
1:00 pm Canasta
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
21
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Power Walking
Yoga
Neglected History
Clogging
Quilting Group
Slash Your Stash
Mah Jongg
Hand & Foot
Canasta
Table Tennis
28
Power Walking
Yoga
Neglected History
The Old West
9:30 am Clogging
10:00 am Quilting Group
12:30 pm Mah Jongg
1:00 pm Hand & Foot
1:00 pm Canasta
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
22
1:00 pm
Table Games and
Open Recreation
1:30 pm
Enhanced Reading
29
1:00 pm
Table Games and
Open Recreation
1:30 pm
Enhanced Reading
MONDAY NIGHT DANCE
7 - 9:20 p.m. Fee: $5
August 3
August 10
August 17
August 24
August 31
J.C. Tippett
Blue Champagne
Swingin’ Country
Dave Alexander
J.C. Tippett
Country/Ballroom
Ballroom
Country
Country/Ballroom
Country/Ballroom
July/August 2015
Page 15
Back-to-School
Supply Program
For low income families, there are times of the year
where certain expenses just can’t be met. In the late
summer with the new school year approaching, the cost
of providing the needed items to start school is too much
for some of our families. Metrocrest Services fills the gap
by hosting a Back-to-School Extravaganza for school
aged children. The families we serve come to a one-day
event and are provided everything needed to start the year
ready to learn including school supplies, backpacks, student
uniforms, haircuts, eye exams and glasses, dental screenings,
and other items.
For more information about the
Back-to-School Program,
contact Tammy Payton at
[email protected]
or 972.446.2100.
Want
to help?
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Winners at Tee Up for Metrocrest Services
183 golfers, 57 generous sponsors and a rain-free day at Brookhaven Country club resulted in
$60,000 raised to support Metrocrest Services programs that benefit local families and seniors.
In addition, Addison Midday Rotary attended the event and presented a check for $10,000.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Glove Sponsor
Beverage Sponsor
Leaderboard Sponsor
ü Host a school supply drive
ü Sponsor a child: $30 provides supplies and a new backpack for 1 child and
$300 provides for 10 children
ü Volunteer to sort donated supplies in August or help on distribution day.
Lunch Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Back-to-School Supplies Needed
Backpacks
Baby wipes
Washable markers thin & thick (8 ct. ) Wide & college ruled notebook paper
Construction paper: 12" % 18"
Spiral notebook (70 ct.)
assorted colors and manila
Marble composition book
#2 Pencils
Folders w/brads & pockets
Dry erase markers (black)
Index cards: 3" % 5"
Ball point pens (blue, black & red)
Ziploc bags: quart & gallon size
Highlighters (yellow)
5-subject notebook dividers
Rulers
3-ring binders: 1½"
Scissors: 5" round and 5" sharp
Pencil box
Pink bevel erasers
Pencil bag
Colored pencils (12 ct.)
Drop off school supply donations by Monday,
Glue sticks
August 10 at the Metrocrest Services office.
Graph paper
Hole-in-One Sponsor
You have a choice in
where to donate gently
used furniture, clothing,
and household items.
13801 Hutton Drive, Suite 150, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Easy Ways to GIVE BACK to Metrocrest Services
Supporting Metrocrest Services has never been easier with these easy options.
Ü
Good Neighbor Program
Use our number 828 on your Tom Thumb Reward Card application. Get the application
at metrocrestservices.org.
ÜKroger Community Rewards
All you have to do is shop at Kroger and
swipe your Plus Card! Enroll your card at
KrogerCommunityRewards.com. Remember to
enroll your card every year to ensure a % of your
purchases comes back to Metrocrest Services.
Ü
Amazon Smiles
Shop at smile.amazon.com when you make your
purchase from Amazon and a portion comes back to Metrocrest Services.
For more information go to: https://smile.amazon.com/about
Ü
City of Carrollton Jury Pay
Jurors can donate their $6 Jury Pay directly to Metrocrest Services.
Ü
Dunn Bros. Coffee Rewards App
Download the free Dunn Brothers Coffee Rewards App and a percentage of every purchase
at the Addison location is donated to Metrocrest Services!
The only store supporting Metrocrest Services
We ask that you choose
Metrocrest Resale.
It’s the only store
operated by Metrocrest
Services and it currently
generates 13% of the
funding for our many
services.
Bent Tree Plaza
2661 Midway Rd., #207,
Carrollton, TX
Monday–Saturday
10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Visit Metrocrest Resale
on Facebook!
Every Tuesday is
Senior Discount Day
Save 20% off regularly
priced items.
Excluding furniture
and large appliances
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July/August 2015
Metrocrest Services Staff
Tracy Eubanks, Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Lindner, Chief Financial Officer
Camilla Zimbal, Senior Director, Financial
Stability Programs
Nicole Newkham, Senior Director,
Development & Community Engagement
Mike Harris, Development Manager
Kathy Blaschke, Transportation & Home
Repair Director
Erica Mahoney, Volunteer & Pantry Manager
Tammy Payton, Program Manager
Patricia Granados, Employment Coordinator
Sharonda Burnett, Case Worker
Kelsey Cox, Case Worker
Liza Sullivan-Galloway, Case Worker
Ofelia Zamora, Lead Case Worker
Barbara Ball, Program Assistant
Kathy Thompson, Administrative Assistant
Bruce Gibson, Information & Referral
Dary Dorantes, Information & Referral
Daisy Parra, Information & Referral
Rich Piper, Home Repair Coordinator
Judy Chamberlin, Driver
Larry Dennis, Driver
Glenda Lappe, Driver
Ronnie Lappe, Driver
Silvia Rodriguez, Pantry & Driver
Judy Twu, Driver
Ralph Valliere, Driver
Bill Kirkland, Driver
Becky Fisher, Transportation Assistant
www.metrocrestservices.org l (972) 446-2100
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Metrocrest Resale Staff
Laura Siadek, Manager
Elizabeth Batson
Scott Jones
Jason Catlett
Joanne Kelly
Brandy Hashman
Derrick Mounter
Crystal Hipp
Jessica Muresan
Kim Huskey
Dee Garcia
Metrocrest Services
helps Flood Victims
On Monday, June 1, 2015 Metrocrest Services started helping over 100
Coppell and Carrollton families that had been affected by the recent
floods. The two areas included the Sandy Lake RV Park in Carrollton and
Wellington Apartments in Coppell.
To meet the needs of flood victims, office and pantry hours were
extended and Case Workers met with residents in the field. Emergency
services being provided include temporary housing (at an average cost of
$315 per family per week), supplies of food, hygiene items, and gift cards.
Want to make an impact in the lives of flood victims? Call Mike Harris
at 972.446.2100 or email [email protected].
Reach thousands
of seniors with your
sponsor ad on this page.
For more information,
contact Tracy Eubanks at:
[email protected]
Metrocrest Services Senior News—July/Aug. ’15
Disposable Incontinence Products Available
Metrocrest Services currently has a large supply of adult disposable diapers in our warehouse; if
you or someone you know has a need for this product, please call us at (972) 446-2100. Of note,
if adult diapers are required as the result of a physical disease, they are tax deductible, so save
those receipts if you itemize your tax return.
UPCOMING
SEPT.
17
North Texas Giving Day
SEPT.
Metrocrest Hunger
CROP Walk
OCT.
10
19
26
Back to School Supplies
Donation Deadline
Seasons of Service
More information available at
metrocrestservices.org
MON.
Time Sensitive Material!
Please deliver by 6/30/15
AUG.
THU.
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Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch and city of Dallas in Denton County. The printed News is delivered
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