January 2015 Faith Sellers Senior Center 312 North Laurel St., Summerville, SC 29483 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (843) 871-5053 www.dorchesterseniors.com Mon Tue Tue Attention: The Gift Shop will be Come join us Friday Mornings at 8:45am Only $5 per class! See Calendar Description for more details! 5 9:00 Benefit Bank 9:00 Weight Trng* 9:00 Pinochle 9:15 Beg. Spanish 9:30 AARP Board Meeting 10:15 Int. Spanish 10:30 Chair Travel: Martin Luther King, “I Have a Dream” 11:00 Beg.Pinochle 11:30 Beginning Bridge 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Dominoes 12:45 Level 2 Comp Wed Reminder! Renew your Membership! CLOSED the Week of January Stop by the Front th th 12 -16 Desk to get your new card for For Inventory 2015! 6 8:30 Aerobics* 9:15 Lev.1 Comp. 9:30 Walking Club 9:40 Yoga* 10:00 Crafts/Kim 10:00 Bingo 12:00 Mahjong 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Beg. Quilting 2:00 Oil Painting 2:30 Tai Chi* 6:00 Single Seniors 7 9:00 Weight Trng* 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Prescription Pickups 10:15 Bible Study 1:00 Clogging Thu 1 Closed in Observance of New Year’s Day No Meals Served or Delivered 8 8:30 Aerobics* 9:30 Int. Quilting 9:15 Lev 1 Comp. 9:30 Walking Club 9:40 Yoga* 10:00 BP Screens w/Trident 10:00 “Just Good Enough” Music 1:00 Int. Quilting 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Chess Group 2:00 Oil Painting Fri 2 8:45 Zumba Gold 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Casual Bridge 10:15 Wii Games 10:30 Crochet 12:30 Line Dance* 1:00 Beginning Bridge 1:00 Creative Crafters 9 8:45 Zumba Gold 9:30 Canasta 9:45 Morning Movie: “The Fault in Our Stars,” PG-13 10:00 Casual Bridge 10:30 Crochet 12:30 Line Dance* 1:00 Beginning Bridge 1:00 Creative Crafters YOU MUST BE 50+ YRS. OLD & A MEMBER OF THE CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS. ACTIVITY CALENDARS FOR FEBRUARY WILL BE RELEASED TUESDAY JANUARY 27TH @ 2PM. SIGN-UP FOR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS & MUST BE DONE IN PERSON. FEES MUST BE PAID AT TIME OF SIGN-UP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. Mon 12 9:00 Weight Trng* 9:00 Pinochle 9:15 Beg. Spanish 10:15 Int. Spanish 10:30 Ladder Game 11:00 Beginning Pinochle 11:30 Beginning Bridge 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Dominoes 1:00 AARP Tax Training 12:45 Level 2 Comp. Tue Tue 13 8:30 Aerobics* 9:15 Lev.1 Comp. 9:30 Walking Club 9:40 Yoga* 10:00 Bingo w/ Pruitt Health 10:00 Crafts/Elaine 12:00 Mahjong 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Beg. Quilting 1:00 Gardening 1:45 Fitness Equipment Trng. 2:00 Oil Painting 2:30 Tai Chi* Wed 14 9:00 Weight Trng* 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Canasta 10:15 Bible Study 10:30 Win, Lose or Draw 12:30 Bunco 1:00 Clogging Thu Fri 15 8:30 Aerobics* 9:15 Int. Quilting 9:30 Lev 1 Comp. 9:30 Walking Club 9:40 Yoga* 10:00 Nutrition Series: “Arthritis Diet” 1:00 Int. Quilting 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Chess Group 2:00 Oil Painting 2:00 Red Hat Meeting 16 8:45 Zumba Gold 9:30 Canasta 10:00 J-I-N-G-O 10:00 Casual Bridge 10:30 Crochet 12:00 Birthdays 12:30 Line Dance* 1:00 Beginning Bridge 1:00 Creative Crafters 21 9:00 Weight Trng* 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Canasta 10:15 Bible Study 10:30 Giant Toss Game 1:00 Clogging 1:30 AARP Mtg. 22 8:30 Aerobics* 9:30 Int. Quilting 9:30 Lev 1 Comp. 9:30 Walking Club 9:40 Yoga* 10:00 Ceramics 10:00 Bookmobile 1:00 Int. Quilting 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Chess Group 2:00 Oil Painting 23 8:45 AARP Driving Course 8:45 Zumba Gold 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Casual Bridge 10:30 Crochet 12:30 Line Dance* 1:00 Beginning Bridge 1:00 Creative Crafters 28 9:00 Weight Trng* 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Bingo w/Cypress Place 10:15 Bible Study 1:00 Clogging 1:30 Tax Volunteer Meeting 29 8:30 Aerobics* 9:15 Int. Quilting 9:30 Lev 1 Comp. 9:30 Walking Club 9:40 Yoga* 10:00 Gardening 1:00 Int. Quilting 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Chess Group 2:00 Oil Painting 30 8:45 Zumba Gold 9:30 Canasta 9:45 Movie: “Night at the Museum,” PG 10:00 Casual Bridge 10:30 Crochet 12:30 Line Dance* 1:00 Beginning Bridge 1:00 Creative Crafters ~Bake Sale Week January 12th~16th~ 19 20 8:30 Aerobics* Closed in 9:00 Benefit Bank Observance of 9:30 Lev.1 Comp. Martin Luther 9:30 Walking Club King Jr. Day 9:40 Yoga* 10:00 Bingo No Meals Served or w/Southern Care Delivered 12:00 Mahjong 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Beg. Quilting 1:30 Volunteer Orientation 2:00 Oil Painting 2:30 Tai Chi* 26 27 9:00 Weight Trng* 8:30 Aerobics* 9:00 Pinochle 9:15 Lev.1 Comp 9:15 Beg. Spanish 9:30 Walking Club 10:15 Int. Spanish 9:40 Yoga* 11:00 Beg.Pinochle 11:30 Walking 11:30 Beginning Club Luncheon Bridge 12:00 Mahjong 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Sit & Get Fit 1:00 Dominoes 1:00 Beg. Quilting 12:45 Level 2 Comp 2:00 Oil Painting 1:30 NARFE Mtg 2:30 Tai Chi* If you have any questions regarding activities, please contact Jan Holloway in the Activities Dept. at (843)871-5053. ~Arts & Crafts~ OIL PAINTING: Old master method – Instructor Susannah Roth. You don’t need to know how to draw. This easy method teaches you how to paint light and dark shapes to form a picture. $12.00 per class is to be paid at the front desk before each class. Call 873-7684 for more information and details. Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00pm. SUMMERVILLE WOODCARVERS: This group meets on Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm. New Members welcome. For more information, call Barbara at 843-871-7469. BEGINNER QUILTING: Instructor Linda Knutson teaches quilters the techniques of hand piecing, machine piecing, appliqué, and more. Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:30pm. Call 7972088 for more information. No class January 20th INTERMEDIATE QUILTING: Instructor Linda Knutson teaches quilters the techniques of hand piecing, machine piecing, appliqué, and more. Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:00–4:00pm. Call 797-2088 for more information. CRAFTS: Instructor Kimberly Bond will NOT have a class in January. She will return for her next class on Feb. 3rd. Instructor Elaine Weyer will NOT have a class in January. She will return for her next class on February 10th. CERAMICS: Instructor Victoria Singleton leads a class in painting small ceramic pieces. Pieces will not be fired, but will be sprayed with a sealant. All materials provided. Class limited to 20 people. Must sign up at front desk, Deadline is Friday, Jan. 16th @ 5:00pm. Thursday, January 22nd @ 10:00am CROCHET: Mary Altrock teaches all levels of crochet. Fridays 10:30–11:30am CREATIVE CRAFTERS: The Creative Crafters meet monthly to make items from donated supplies to sell in the Gift Shop. All supplies will be provided. Please join us every Friday in January from 1:00 – 3:00pm. All proceeds are used to support the services and programs at Dorchester Seniors. ~Education~ BENEFIT BANK: Free service available to seniors that provides a quick check on-line by a trained volunteer for potential program eligibility for seniors. You may qualify for programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medical Assistance, Rx assistance, and others. If the Quick Check indicates that you may be eligible for one or more benefits, the application may proceed immediately. The benefit counselor will advise you of your scheduled appointment and the paperwork you will need to bring with you in order to begin the process. Monday, January 5th & Tuesday, January 20th. Please call 871-5053 for appointment. BEGINNER SPANISH: Member Marcos Villacreses teaches beginner conversational Spanish. Marcos is from Ecuador. Mondays 9:15-10:15am. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH: Member Marcos Villacreses teaches Intermediate conversational Spanish. Marcos is from Ecuador. Mondays 10:15 – 11:15am. No class January 5th BIBLE STUDY: Ms.Trophelia Ajala leads a non-denominational Bible Study. All faiths are welcome! Wednesdays 10:15am. CHAIR TRAVEL: Join us as we journey through time via a video titled “Martin Luther King, I Have a Dream.” This DVD contains "The big march" (1963); "March on Washington" (1963); "The march twenty years later" (1983), King's entire inspirational speech in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963. Monday, January 5th @10:30am GARDENING: Ron Coffey of the Clemson Master Gardening Program discusses gardening concerns, and provides beneficial tips to keep your garden and plants healthy. Tuesday, January 13th @1:00pm & Thursday, January 29th @10:00am AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS COURSE YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 50, BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF AARP. Companies offering automobile insurance in South Carolina must give a discount to drivers over are 55 that do not use their cars to go to work and have no male drivers under 25 in their households. Discounts from 2-10% are given to drivers over 25 who take a defensive driving course such as this one. This discount is good for 3 years and may be renewed by taking this course again. $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonAARP members, Friday, January 23rd 8:45am-4:00pm ~Computer Classes~ • Must Sign Up At FRONT DESK to register for computer classes • No cost if you are a member of the Center • Must attend all classes in month to receive the full benefits • Members from the waiting list are called when an opening is available for the next session LEVEL 1 COMPUTER CLASS: Ritha Tuten – Instructor: Learn the very basic operations of the computer from turning the computer on, using the mouse, and performing basic functions in Microsoft Word. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:15-11:30am. LEVEL 2 COMPUTER: John Zaitz – Instructor: Reviews basic computer skills, including how to use various applications and the internet. Mondays 12:45 – 3:00pm. (No classes will be held January through April due to AARP Tax services) ~Health & Physical Fitness~ *YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF H2U TO PARTICIPATE IN Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi, Friday Line Dancing, and Weight Training. Please contact Catherine Holly at (843)847-5068 for more information on H2U. *TAI CHI: The Tai Chi for Health form is a fun-to-learn, simplified form that is appropriate for almost everyone, including seniors and those with limited range of motion. Proven to improve muscular strength, flexibility, balance, posture, and stamina, as well as lowering blood pressure and strengthening the immune system. Also a stress management technique, Tai Chi promotes relaxation of the mind through focusing on the body. Instructor: Maurice Olfus. Tuesdays 2:30-3:45 *WEIGHT TRAINING: Designed to improve muscle strength and bone density, this class will help tone your body. Bring a towel, mat, and a pair of 3 lb. weights. Instructor: Ronna Toombs. Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 *FRIDAY LINE DANCING: Instructor Evelyn Ward. You Must be a member of H2u to participate in this class. Fridays 12:30-1:30pm *AEROBICS: Get moving with this class of floor and chair aerobics designed to improve abdominal tone, strengthen your legs and get your heart rate going! Bring a towel and a mat. Instructor: Ronna Toombs. Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30am. *YOGA: Revitalize your body, relax your mind, increase energy, & reduce stress. Bring a mat & towel. Instructor: Marlene Cuggy. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:40-10:45am. ZUMBA® GOLD: Led by certified instructor, Lilibeth Barker, Zumba® Gold is based on the same dance moves used in the original Zumba class. The Gold class, however, is less intense, with dance routines designed for beginners and older adults using modified movements. Fridays @ 8:45am, $5 per class to be paid at front desk before class. Must be a member of the center and have a note from your physician stating you may participate in Zumba Gold, or sign a waiver provided by instructor. You do NOT need to be a member of H2U to participate in Zumba Gold. FITNESS EQUIPMENT TRAINING: Ed Redman, Certified Personal Trainer from YMCA will be available in the Fitness Room on Tuesday, January 13th from 1:45-2:15pm to train in the safe use of the fitness equipment. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: Stop in for a free blood pressure screening with a nurse from Trident Medical. Thursday, January 8th @10:00am SIT AND GET FIT: Increases circulation without over exertion, improves flexibility and range of motion, and gradually strengthens and tones muscles, all from a seated position. Led by Instructor Ed Redmond. Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00pm WALKING CLUB: Walking is one of the easiest ways to get the exercise you need to stay healthy. Walk to strengthen your heart, lungs, and muscles, help lower blood pressure and maintain a healthy weight, and also to improve your mood and increase your energy level. The Walking Club is open to all members of Dorchester Seniors, Inc. Participate in our “Miles Walked” incentive! If you walk at least 10 miles per quarter (3 months) during club hours, you will qualify for a special healthy luncheon held exclusively for members who complete this task. For consistency and clarity, we have found the need to implement several revisions. The criteria for the Walking Club incentives now include the following: • Walking club hours are as scheduled, 9:30-10:30am • Must walk with the group and instructor during scheduled time • Walks will take place outside at Doty Park • Laps/mileage will be maintained and recorded by group leader, Bill Lendvay and Activities Coordinator, Jan Holloway • Laps walked without group and instructor will not be recorded toward incentives • Group meets in lobby on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30. You are welcome to join the walkers over at the park if you arrive after they leave the Center, provided it is still within the time they are walking. • If group leader or other staff member does not lead the group or if class is cancelled, laps will NOT count. • We will have ongoing incentives for members who cumulatively reach 10, 25, and 50 miles. Prizes will be awarded to all members who meet the required number of verified miles for each level. For the safety of our members, in the event of inclement weather, the decision may be made to cancel (or relocate indoors) by either DSI or group leader, Bill Lendvay. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am. NUTRITION SERIES: The ULTIMATE Arthritis Diet from the Arthritis Foundation will be our January topic. Which foods fight pain and inflammation in joints and which foods make it worse? Do those nutritional supplements work? What impact does body weight make on your joints? Which diet advice is just a myth? Jean Muller, a licensed dietitian/nutritionist will be our speaker. Please join us for a lively discussion on the connection between diet and arthritis. You could win some healthy food door prizes too! Thursday, January 15th @10:00am CLOGGING: Put on your dancing shoes & join us as Instructor Julia Tourtellotte teaches beginner & intermediate level clogging. Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm. ~ CARDS, GAMES, & OTHER FUN~ MORNING MOVIE: Come join us for a movie and popcorn on Friday, January 9th @ 9:45am! We will be watching “The Fault in Our Stars,” PG-13. Hazel and Gus share a sarcastic sense of humor, a distaste for the conventional, and ultimately a love that sweeps them on an unforgettable journey. Although the two teens face unlikely challenges, their courage and dedication to each other prove that while life isn't perfect, love can still be extraordinary in this powerfully moving film based on John Green's New York Times bestselling novel. (Drama) MORNING MOVIE: Come join us for a movie and popcorn on Friday, January 30th @ 9:45am! We will be watching “Night at the Museum,”PG, starring Ben Stiller. Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night. (Comedy) BINGO: Join us weekly as we play for donated prizes. Days vary, please see calendar. WII GAMES: Join us in playing some active and fun games on the Wii such as bowling. Friday, January 2nd @ 10:15am LADDER BALL (BOLO): The game is played by throwing a bolo, made of two golf balls connected with a rope, at a 3 rung ladder. Monday, January 12th @ 10:30am BOOKMOBILE: The Dorchester County Bookmobile will be here on Thursday, January 22nd from 10:00-11:00am. You may check out books and DVD’s from them. If you don’t have a library card yet, they can get you signed up as well! J-I-N-G-O: Bingo-style game played for candy prizes. Friday, January 16th @ 10:00am BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: If you are a member of the center & have a birthday in January, please join us Friday, January 16th @ 12:00pm for a piece of birthday cake! Please be sure to put your name on the Birthday sheet in the Rose Rm. Please remember that cake is only served at 12:00pm. MEXICAN DOMINOES: also known as Trains. Barbara Fitzgerald teaches this version of dominoes on Mondays 1:00–3:00pm. If you have a set of Mexican Dominoes, please bring them. New members welcome! CANASTA: Both Traditional Canasta and “Hand & Foot” versions are played. New/experienced players welcome! Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am-4:00pm. BRIDGE: Mondays 1:00 - 3:30pm. Experienced players only, please. CASUAL BRIDGE: Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm. Experienced players only, please. BEGINNING BRIDGE: Come learn how to play bridge! Those with little or no experience are welcome. Classes are held Mondays from 11:30am-1:00pm and Fridays from 1:00-2:30pm. Instructors request that you commit to coming to BOTH Monday and Friday classes on a regular basis, as bridge is a complicated game to learn. PINOCHLE: Some experience preferred. Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am - 4:00pm NEW! BEGINNING PINOCHLE: No experience necessary. Come learn how to play! Instructors: Robert Ford & Bill Sanders, Mondays @ 11:00am MAHJONG: New/experienced players welcome. Group meets Tuesdays 12:00-4:00pm. WIN LOSE OR DRAW- Teams will test their skills at guessing words or phrases from their teammates’ drawing skills. This month is an October-theme. Wednesday, January 14th @10:30am BUNCO: Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month. New & experienced players welcome! Remember to pay your $5.00 gift fee at this class. Wednesday, January 14th 12:302:00pm GIANT TOSS GAME: Fun game tossing beanbags onto a large target on the floor for points! Easy & fun to do standing or seated! Wednesday, January 21st @ 10:30am WALKING CLUB “10 MILE” LUNCHEON: Special healthy luncheon and recognition ceremony held exclusively for members of the Walking Club who achieved the goal of walking at least 10 miles last quarter (Sept – Dec 2014). Tuesday, January 27th @ 11:30am, (Invitation Only) CHESS GROUP: Love playing chess? Come join others who also love to play! Bring a board and playing pieces if you have them! (Some experience is necessary as no instruction is provided) Thursdays @ 1:00-4:00pm ~OUTINGS~ NOTE: All activity fees and sign-ups are closed & final as stated in descriptions. Trips are NON-REFUNDABLE unless the trip is cancelled by Dorchester Seniors Inc. PRESCRIPTION PICKUPS / ERRANDS: We will provide transportation to Walgreen’s & Wal-Mart (both on Main St.) Wednesday, January 7th @10:00am.You MUST call your prescriptions in a day ahead. Deadline January 6th @12:00pm.Transportation Fee$1.00 ~SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS~ RED HAT SOCIETY: Come join the Flowertown Foxy Ladies chapter of the Red Hat Society. Dedicated to enjoying life after 50, these women are focused on friendship, fun, and laughter. Call Pat Lacey (843) 278-0416 for information. The Red Hats will have a meeting at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 15th. Please contact Pat Lacey at (843) 2780416 for more information. SINGLE SENIORS GROUP: Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month. Group for 50+ Singles who want to go to movies, dinner and other social events together and make new friends. Tuesday, January 6th @ 6:00pm AARP MEMBER MEETING: Wednesday, January 21st @1:30pm NARFE MEMBER MEETING: Monday, January 26th @1:30pm AARP BOARD MEETING: Monday, January 5th @9:30am Have you ever considered volunteering at Dorchester Seniors? Would you like to deliver meals, work in the gift shop or help with activities? Then come to the orientation on January 20th at 1:30pm to learn more about the volunteer opportunities offered by DSI. Please see Susan, volunteer coordinator for more information.
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