the messenger - lexington, kentucky

The MessengerThe Messenger A publication of the Lexington Senior Center

August 2017

Director of Aging and Disability Services

Kristy Stambaugh

Program Manager

Sean Wright

Information, Assistance & Community Resources

Jennifer Garland Social Worker

Melissa Stiff Social Worker

Amanda Patrick Social Worker

Recreation & Travel

Martha Duncan Recreation Manager

Jode Rose Recreation Assistant

Wendy Jett Recreation Supervisor

Lunch Reservations Emily Dahlman

Website www.lexingtonky.gov/

lexington-senior-center

Lexington Senior Center activities are open to all independent Fayette County residents age 60 and over. New participants are always welcome! Simply stop by the reception desk to

complete a registration form. A participant’s handbook is available to you with more detailed information regarding the center activities and policies.

Lexington Senior Center

195 Life Lane Lexington, Ky. 40502

(859) 278-6072

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

University of Kentucky Cooking Demonstration

Join Anne Koempel, from the University of Kentucky, for a nutritional

talk and cooking demonstration. We will be making melon-berry smoothies and of course there will be enough to go around! This will be a tasty treat in

the hot summer months.

Monday, August 14 Tuesday, August 15

2 – 3 p.m.

Sign up at the front desk, August 1

Lexington Senior Center Hours of

Operation Our hours of operation will

return to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday

Here are a few wise tips on staying cool and hydrated

Stay in air-conditioned buildings (like the LSC) as much as possible. Besides we love seeing you!

Do not rely on a fan as your main cooling source when it’s really hot outside.

Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you feel thirsty to drink.

If your doctor limits the amount of fluids you drink or has you on water pills, consult how much you should drink in hot weather.

Limit the use of your stove or oven to keep from making your home hotter. Wear loose, lightweight, light colored clothing. If you engage in strenuous activity know your limitations and get plenty of rest. Check on a friend or neighbor and if you’d like, ask any LSC staff member to do

the same for you. Check the local news for health and safety updates and stay informed. “Safety at any age is wise; safety and wisdom at our age is expected.” Keep Moving – Sean

Class Registration Tuesday, August 22

10 a.m. – noon

Staff Professional

Development Day

Wednesday, August 30

The senior center will be closed so

that staff may participate in professional

development. Thank you

for your understanding

August Weekly Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8 - Indoor Walking 8:30 - Adult Coloring 8:30 - Move IT 9 - Pottery III (ends 8/14) 9 - Golden Arches 9 - Piano I 9:30 - Get Up and Go 10 - Basic Piece Quilting 10:15 - Piano II 10:30 - Active Aging 11:30 - Get Up and Go 11:30 - Bid Euchre 12 - Pottery II 12:30 - Tai Chi for Better Balance 12:30 - Standard American Bridge 1 - Quilting Applique 1:30 - Table Tennis 1:30 - Piano II 1:30 - Zumba Gold 2:30 - Let’s Dance! 2:30 - Open Pottery Studio 3:30 - BARRE lattes!

8:30 - FLOW (yoga) 9 - Pottery II 9 - Crochet for a Cause 9 - Chess Instructions 9 - Open Music Studio 9:30 - Lotsa Line Dances 10 - BINGO 10 - Checkers & Chess 10:30 - Tai Chi Chuan 11:30 - China Painting 11:30 - Move IT 12 - Advanced Hand Building 12:30 - Get Up and Go 1 - Hand & Foot 1 - Brains, Balance & Beyond 1:15 - Station 2 Station 1:30 - Active Aging 2:30 - Pottery III 2:30 - Reflections Yoga 3 - Indoor Walking 3 - Brains, Balance & Beyond

8 - Indoor Walking 8:30 - Move IT - Muscle 9 - Golden Arches 9 - Intermediate Bridge 9:30 - Get Up and Go 9:30 - Water Color Painting 10:30 - Active Aging 10:30 - Brains, Balance & Beyond 11:30 - Zumba Gold 12 - Adult Coloring 12 - Charcoal Drawing 12 - Ceramics Painting 12:30 - FLOW (yoga) 1 - LSC Chorale 1:30 - Table Tennis 1:30 - Mindful Moments 2:15 - Handbells (Starts 7/19) 2:30 - Mosaic Plaque 2:30 - Tai Chi for Arthritis (seated) 3:30 - Zumba Gold

9 - Pottery I 9:30 - Let’s Dance! 10 - Sew Much Fun I (ends 8/17) 10 - BINGO 10:15 - Piano I 11:30 - Simply Yoga 11:30 - Bid Euchre 11:30 - Piano I (Ends June 22) 12 - Beginning Hand Building 12:30 - CH.oga (chair yoga) 1 - Sew Much Fun II (ends 8/17) 1:30 - Mindful Moments 2:30 - Reflections Yoga 2:30 - Mexican Train 3 - Station 2 Station 3 - Indoor Walking 3:30 - Get Up and Go

8 - Indoor Walking 8:30 - Move IT 9 - Sew Much Fun III (ends 8/18) 9 - Pottery II 9 - Golden Arches 9:15 - Piano 2 9:30 - Get Up and Go 10:30 - Active Aging 10:30 - Piano 2 11:30 - BARRE lattes! 11:45 - Piano 1 12 - Pottery I 12:30 - Open Art Studio 12:30 - Tai Chi for Better Balance 1 - Piano 1 1 - Brains, Balance, & Beyond 1 - Hand & Foot 1:30 - Pinochle 1:30 - Zumba Gold 1:30 - Table Tennis 2:30 - Open Pottery Studio

1 2 10:30 - Participant’s Council 1 - Now You Know

3 10 - Book Club 10:30 - Basic Line Dance

4 2:30 - Friday Friends

7 12 - AARP Smart Driver

8 11 - School Tutoring information

9 10 - Duplicate Bridge 10 - Gardening Club

10 10:30 - Beat. Drum. Boogie!

11

14 10 - Diabetic Support 2 - Cooking Demo

15 2 - Cooking Demo

16 10:30 - Now You Know 11 - Kettlebell Basics

17 10 - Book Club 10:30 - Form Check


21 11 - Technology 101

22 23 10 - Duplicate Bridge Noon - AARP Meeting 1:30 - Table Tennis Cancelled

24 10 - Aging Support 10:30 - Beat. Drum. Boogie! 11 - History Class


28 11 - Technology 101

29 9 - LexTran Info

30 LSC Closed

31 11 - History Class

Bold and italicized activities require

registration.

August 2017

Activities and Education

Carolyn’s Corner Book Club

The Book Club is currently reading and will meet and discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot on August 3 and 17 at 10 a.m. in the conference room on the second floor. The book club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month and is open to all. The September reading, being announced here, will be Brooklyn by Colm Toibin and will be discussed on September 7 and 21. Colm Tóibín's sixth novel, Brooklyn, is set in Brooklyn and Ireland in the early 1950s, when one young woman crosses the ocean to make a new life for herself. Eilis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland in the hard years following World War II. When an Irish priest from Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America – to live and work in a Brooklyn neighborhood "just like Ireland" – she decides she must go, leaving her fragile mother and her charismatic sister behind. Eilis finds work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it, finds love. Tony, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly wins her over with patient charm. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love with Tony, devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future.

America the Beautiful

If you want to take advantage of the $10

Lifetime Senior National Park Pass, you need to do

it by August 28, 2017. Beginning August 29, the price will go up to $80 for

a lifetime senior pass. You must be 62 years old

to purchase one. You can purchase a pass

at any National Park.

National Senior Citizens Day Tuesday, August 21

This day was created as a day to support, honor and show

appreciation to our seniors and to recognize your achievements. Your valuable contributions to our communities

create better places to live.

Five Ways to Respond to Panhandling

If you are ever approached by someone asking for money on the street or in the parking lot please follow

these tips!

Do not give cash – if you really want to help someone in need you can keep small gift cards for food or gas. Treat the person with respect – you don’t know the

person’s situation so please speak to them in a friendly and respectful manner.

Donate to organizations – if you really want to help the homeless, please donate to organizations such as the United Way’s LEXGIVE instead of giving directly to panhandlers.

Encourage the person to get help – know some basic information about local organizations that can help and provide the person with this

information. Take precautions – Always speak with a panhandler in areas where other people can see you. Don’t give out ANY personal information.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Date: Monday, August 7 Time: Noon – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for members $20 for non-members

Sign-up at the Lexington Senior Center front desk

August 2017 NEW RECREATION CLASS SESSION

These classes will run 7 weeks - Aug 28-Oct 13th. Registration begins Aug 22. See page 5.

Pottery I Instructor: Corey Shultz

Thursdays, Aug. 31 – Oct. 12 9 – 11:15 a.m.

Fridays, Sept. 1 – Oct. 13 Noon – 2:15 p.m.

Learn how to make pottery via a pottery wheel. “Throw,” form

and glaze your pottery.

Advanced Hand Building Instructor: Corey Shultz

Tuesdays, Aug. 29 – Oct. 10

Noon – 2 p.m. Learn advanced techniques in

clay sculpture. Must have completed Beginning Hand

Building to attend.

Water Color Painting Instructor: Corey Shultz

Wednesdays, Sept 6 – Oct. 11 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn techniques through hands on demonstrations. Students can

expect 1 – 2 paintings.

Sew Much Fun I Instructor: Chris Cull

Thursdays, Sept. 14 – Oct. 12

10 a.m. – Noon Learn or renew your basic sewing skills. Sew a fun

beginner project

Pottery II Instructor: Corey Shultz

Mondays, Aug. 28 – Oct. 9 Noon – 2:15 p.m.

Tuesdays, Aug. 29 – Oct. 10 9 – 11:15 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 1 – Oct. 13 9 – 11:15 a.m.

Must have completed Pottery I to attend.

Charcoal Drawing Instructor: Corey Shultz

Wednesdays, Sept 6 – Oct. 11 Noon – 2 p.m.

Learn the basics of drawing objects and people using charcoal.

Sew Much Fun II Instructor: Chris Cull

Thursdays, Sept. 14 – Oct. 12 1 – 3 p.m.

A continuation of Sew Much Fun I. Build on current skills.

Basic Piece Quilting Class Instructor: Sheril Drummond

Mondays, Aug. 28 – Oct. 9

10 a.m. – noon Learn beginning quilting on the sewing machine and complete a

small “Log Cabin” quilt.

Mosaic Plaque Instructor: Corey Shultz

Wednesdays, Sept 6 – Oct. 11 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Create a colorful mosaic plaque of your own design to take home.

Beginning Hand Building Instructor: Corey Shultz

Thursdays, Aug. 31 – Oct. 12

Noon – 2 p.m. Learn several techniques of

making pottery by coil building and pinching. Students will hand

paint their clay projects and fire in a kiln.

Piano 1 Instructor:

David Branstrator

Mondays Aug. 28 – Oct. 9

9 – 10 a.m.

Fridays, Sept. 1 – Oct. 13

11:45 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m.

Instructor:

Andrew Wood

Thursdays, Aug. 31 – Oct. 5

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learn basic piano skills and have fun doing it.

LSC CHORALE Instructor: Andrew Wood

Wednesdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 4

1 – 2 p.m. No experience necessary!

Registration begins August 22 for all classes.

See page 5. You must register in person,

no phone calls.

Pottery III Instructor: Corey Shultz

Tuesday, Aug. 29 – Oct. 10 2:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Must have completed Pottery I once, and Pottery II TWICE to attend.

OPEN POTTERY STUDIO

Mondays and Fridays 2:30 – 4:15 p.m.

Must have completed Pottery I or Hand building I. Get the

extra practice you need in this BI-WEEKLY

OPEN DOOR studio.

Sew Much Fun III Instructor: Chris Cull

Fridays, Sept. 15 – Oct. 13 10 a.m. – Noon

A continuation of Sew Much Fun II. Build on current skills.

Quilting Applique Instructor: Sheril Drummond


1 – 3 p.m. Sewing decorative cloth shapes onto background material. Basic sewing machine skills necessary.

Piano 2 Instructor:

David Branstrator


10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Fridays, Sept. 1 – Oct. 13 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Andrew Wood

Mondays,

Aug. 28 – Oct. 2 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Must complete

Piano 1 to attend!

Lexington Ringers Handbell Choir

Instructor: Andrew Wood

Wednesdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 4 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

No experience necessary!

SPECIAL ONE TIME CLASS!

Penny Rug! Instructor: Sheril Drummond

Wednesday, Aug. 23 9 a.m.. – 1 p.m.

Make a mini Penny Rug with bright colored felt and

embroidery thread! Take it home!

August 2017 RECREATION

REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT CLASS SESSION (AUGUST 28 – OCTOBER 13)

WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, August 22 from 10 a.m. – noon

1st floor classroom next to the library. You must register in person.

If you are unable to make the registration date, please see a recreation staff member on the 2nd floor AFTER the August 22 registration session.

We CANNOT accept registrations PRIOR to the August 22nd 10am session.

Eat. Weigh. Move.

A NEW interactive workshop!

This 7-week workshop will provide you with loads of information on how to eat right and move more! We will support one another as we work towards our weight loss goals!

Meets ONE time per week for 50 minutes for 7- weeks. Choose ONE of the following sessions:

Session 1: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. begins SEPT. 5 Session 2: Thursdays, 9 a.m. begins SEPT. 7

Registration begins August 22 at 10 a.m.

in the 1st floor classroom.

Golden Hipsters! NEW LSC DANCE TEAM!

Join us for an INFORMATIONAL MEETING

on Thursday, August 31 10:30 a.m. in the Group Fitness Studio!

This is NOT a dance class. We will be practicing

weekly, learning dances and formations. We will travel locally presenting dance and positive

energy in locations such as the Lexington Senior Center, senior living locations, fairs, churches,

sporting events, etc.

You must be willing to commit to the practice time, local travel (we will transport) and dancing in public!

Jode Rose: Dance Team Coach

INSTANT ARTIST $7 fee

Thursday, AUG. 24 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Sign ups begin AUG. 1

with Jode Rose on the 2nd floor.

You ARE invited!

Join us anytime for these on going class opportunities. NO registration needed.

Just drop in! 2nd floor. Please bring your own brushes for the following. First piece provided: Ceramics Painting: Wednesdays, noon – 4 p.m. China Painting: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open Art Studio: Fridays, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Crochet for a Cause: Tuesdays 9-10:30am Chorale: Wednesdays 1-2pm

THE STARTING LINE Short 20 minute informational workshops in the

Fitness Center. No need to register, just show up!

Wednesday, August 16 at 11 a.m.

KETTLEBELL BASICS Learn 12+ kettlebell exercises!

Group fitness

August 2017 RECREATION – FITNESS

Classes marked with an asterisk (*) require a class card. Pick one up at the 2nd FLOOR MySeniorCenter computer table. Classes meet in the group

fitness studio (2nd floor) unless otherwise noted and are on a first come, first served basis.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30 a.m. Move IT

Wendy

9 a.m. Golden Arches

(walking, meet behind bldg.)

Carey

9:30 a.m. * Get up & Go

Wendy

10:30 a.m. * Active Aging Wendy/Carey

11:30 a.m.

* Get up & Go Carey

12:30 p.m. Tai Chi for

Better Balance Victoria

1:30 p.m. * Zumba Gold

Jode

2:30 p.m. Let’s Dance!

Tess

3:30 p.m. BARRE.lattes!

Renee

8:30 a.m. FLOW (yoga)

Jenny

9:30 a.m.

Lotsa Line Dances Mimi

10:30 a.m.

TAI CHI Chuan Tom

11:30 a.m. Move IT

Carey

12:30 p.m.

* Get Up & Go Bob

1:15 p.m. *Station 2 Station

(in the fitness center)

Wendy/Carey

1:30 p.m. * Active Aging

Bob

2:30 p.m.

Reflections Yoga Victoria

3 p.m.

*Brains, Balance & Beyond

(2nd floor conference room)

Wendy

8:30 a.m. Move IT – Muscle

Wendy



Carey

9:30 a.m. * Get up & Go

Cathy

10:30 a.m. *Brains, Balance

& Beyond (2nd floor

conference room)

Carey

10:30 a.m. * Active Aging

Cathy

11:30 a.m. * Zumba Gold

Cathy

12:30 p.m. FLOW (yoga)

Wendy

1:30 pm. Mindful Moments

Wendy


Arthritis (seated) Victoria

3:30 p.m. *Zumba Gold

Cathy

9:30 a.m. Let’s Dance!

Rebecca

10:30 a.m. Mixed Bag See page 7

11:30 a.m.

Simply Yoga Kelly

12:30 p.m.

CH.oga (chair yoga) Kelly

1:30 p.m.

Mindful Moments Wendy

2:30 p.m.

Reflections Yoga Victoria

3 p.m.

*Station 2 Station (in the fitness center)

Wendy

3:30 p.m. NEW TIME

*Get Up & Go Bob

8:30 a.m. Move IT Wendy



Carey

9:30 a.m. * Get up & Go

Wendy

10:30 a.m. * Active Aging Wendy/Carey

11:30 p.m. BARRE.lattes!

Carey


Better Balance Victoria

1 p.m. *Brains, Balance

& Beyond (2nd floor conference room)

Wendy

1:30 p.m. * Zumba Gold

Cathy

THE STARTING LINE Short 20 minute informational workshops in the

Fitness Center. No need to register, just show up!

Wednesday, August 16 at 11 a.m.

KETTLEBELL BASICS Learn 12+ kettlebell exercises!


Upstairs-downstairs

Multi-purpose Room (1st floor) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8 – 10 a.m. Indoor Walking

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Table Tennis

10 – 11 a.m. Bingo

3 – 5 p.m. Indoor Walking



10 – 11 a.m. Bingo

3 – 5 p.m. Indoor Walking



For your safety: Proper, clean, athletic footwear must be worn in classes and in the fitness center.

Must be closed toe and heel, rubber soled, tied or velcro closures. NO BOOTS, SANDALS,

FLIP FLOPS, DRESS SHOES OR HEELS.

You must complete an equipment orientation to use the fitness center. Stop by anytime we are

open! You do not need to schedule a time.

Please bring water in a container with a lid. No coffee or other drinks permitted

in the studio-fitness center.

FITNESS CENTER

M/W/F 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. TU/TH 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Cards & More (2nd floor) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30 a.m. Adult Coloring

11:30 a.m. Bid Euchre

12:30 p.m. Standard

American Bridge

9 a.m. Chess Instruction

10 a.m. Checker & Chess

1 p.m. Hand & Foot

9 a.m. Intermediate

Bridge

10 a.m. Duplicate Bridge 2 & 4 Wed. of the

Month ONLY

Noon Adult Coloring

11:30 a.m. Bid Euchre

2:30 p.m. Mexican Train

1 p.m. Hand & Foot

1:30 p.m. Pinochle!

(This group is just starting.

Please join us.)

MOVIE Matinee Tuesday, August 29

12:30 p.m. Multi-purpose room

MIXED BAG FITNESS THIS MONTH ONLY!

THURSDAYS, 10:30AM

in the group fitness studio

August 3: BASIC Line Dances

August 10: Beat. Drum. Boogie! August 17: Form Check!

August 24: Beat. Drum. Boogie! August 31: Golden Hipsters

Dance Team INTRO meeting!

Pick up specific information, regarding all these opportunities,

on the 2nd floor board by the elevator!

Senior Adult

DIP & DANCE POTLUCK

PICADOME POOL, 469 PARKWAY DR.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

6 to 9 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

Bring an appetizer (serves 6 – 8) to share.

Enjoy music, food, fellowship

and a dip in the pool!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Martha McFarland 233-0986.

NO Table Tennis On WED Aug 23

Nutrition site Stay cool and hydrated this month as August is typically very hot and humid!!! Did you ‘dig a little deeper’ into discovering more about yourself like I encouraged you to do last month? If so, what did you find? Are you motivated to learn more, get more involved, share more with others? I hope so. You can do those things right here. There are so many opportunities at the Lexington Senior Center for each of you. Every time I peruse the monthly newsletter, I am in awe of everything available to our participants. I encourage everyone to add something new and different to your repertoire this month. Try an activity you have wanted to do, but just have not done yet. If you only come once or twice a week, come on a different day and meet other people. If you have not signed up with me for nutrition services (daily lunch), please call me to set an appointment. Each meal provides one-third of your daily nutritional requirement. While the meals are not free, any donation amount is accepted and appreciated. I enjoy seeing you all each day and value what you share in your time, thoughts and ideas. Blessings!!! Emily

August 2017

Resources

The State Health Insurance Program

(SHIP) SHIP will be at the

Lexington Senior Center the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon to counsel you

on health insurance coverage, benefits and consumer rights.

No appointment necessary.

Aging Support Group Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. for lively discussions of all things related to aging, life after retirement and tips on staying brain and heart healthy in your golden years. Share tips and tricks with the group, get to know fellow participants and enjoy a monthly meeting devoted to anything and everything you want to discuss. Call Amanda Patrick at 278-6072 for more information and to suggest a topic for discussion. See you there!

Fourth Thursday each month 10 a.m.

Lexington Senior Center Conference Room

Thanksgiving Food Baskets

We will be accepting thanksgiving food basket applications from Monday August 21 – Wednesday

September 13. You may pick up an application at the front desk beginning August 21.

You are eligible if you live in Fayette County, are age

60 and older and meet the following income guidelines:

Household Size Monthly Income (before deductions)

1 $1,307 2 $1,760 3 $2,213 4 $2,665

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Garland at (859) 278-6072

NOW YOU KNOW

This is a monthly educational class featuring a

speaker from an organization here in Lexington. There will be a variety of topics throughout the year.

If you have suggestions about an organization you would like to see featured in Now You Know, please

let one of the social workers know about your idea.

First Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. and

Third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Classroom B

______________________________________ August 2, 1 – 2 p.m. Nicolas Benrey – United States Postal Service We rely on the postal service for so much. Come learn how to use them even more! Nicolas will talk about how to address complaints, you will learn about the informed delivery service, opportunities to use the mail for marketing and the Carrier Alert program. _______________________________________________

August 16, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Amanda Rist – Falls Prevention We all want to live at home independently

for as long as possible. Come learn tips and tricks on what you can do to improve

your home, health and independence.

August 2017

Attention Hearing Aid Users

We still have a few hearing aid batteries at the senior center. We have size 10 and 13 batteries. If you are in need, or just want to stock up, drop by and talk to one of the social workers. We would love to give you some batteries.

Resources

Technology 101

If you have questions regarding your tablets, laptops or smartphones, AARP volunteers will be at the Senior Center on the third and fourth Mondays of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to work with you one-on-one. Please contact Amanda Patrick at 278-6072 to set up an appointment. When you call, be ready to specify what device you need assistance with. That way we can set you up with the right volunteer!

Change a Life by Tutoring at local Elementary Schools

Come hear from Mary Lisle as she talks about the Great Leaps Program at Harrison Elementary School. If you love kids this could be the volunteer opportunity for you! You can help enrich the lives of kids by working with them once a week with this reading program. Please join us to learn more!

Tuesday, August 8 11 a.m.

Classroom B

Learn more about Lextran

Lextran will have an

informational booth set up in the lobby. Stop by

to learn more about navigating the bus

routes in Lexington!

Tuesday, August 29 9 – 11 a.m.

Gardening Club

We’re meeting to discuss establishing a garden club.

The club will maintain plants in the center as well

as planning outdoor flowers, create a watering schedule and filling bird

feeders. If interested please join us!

Wednesday, August 9

10 a.m. Classroom B


Travel Information

Extended Trips for 2017 Fall Foliage Trip October 17 – 21 (SOLD OUT – on waiting list) October 24 – 28 (SECOND TRIP ADDED! BOOK TODAY!) Pricing starts at $945 per person, double & triple occupancy and $1,185 single occupancy. Travel to northeast West Virginia to Canaan Valley Mountain resort for two nights with dinner theater and train excursion. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater on the way to Pittsburgh for two nights and river cruise. Holiday Trip to Nashville & Opryland December 4 – 6 Pricing starts at $745 per person, double & triple occupancy and $920 single occupancy. Progressive luncheon and tours at Belle Meade Plantation and Belmont Mansion, Peanuts Ice exhibition, Christmas dinner show, river luncheon cruise, Christmas show and other Nashville highlights. 2018 – European River Cruise on the Danube With TWO nights in Germany October 2 – 12, 2018 Pricing starts at $4,795 per person and goes up based on deck section and occupancy. Price does not include group insurance. Mackinac Island and upper Michigan – 2018 Late spring or early summer trip. More details late October.

GENERAL TRIP INFORMATION Signups for day trips are ongoing on a first-come, first-served basis until full so don’t delay. Register now at the LSC. We are only able to accept checks or money orders, no cash accepted. Please make checks payable to LSC Travel. Payment must be made at the time of signup to guarantee your slot. Spaces will not be held without payment. Itinerary times are approximate and subject to change as needed. For more information, contact: Martha Duncan at 278-6072 or [email protected] Jode Rose at 278-6072 or [email protected]

Day Trips for 2017

The Kentucky State Fair Tuesday, August 22

Cost: $35 includes van, fair admission & driver

gratuity

9 a.m. – Depart LSC

10:30 a.m. – Arrive at KY State Fair

3:45 p.m. – Meet back at the motor coach 4 p.m. – Depart Louisville 5:30 p.m. – Arrive at LSC

LaComedia Mamma Mia! SOLD OUT – on waiting list

Friday, September 8

Cost: $75 includes motor coach, buffet luncheon,

matinee admission & driver gratuity

8:30 a.m. – Depart LSC

11 a.m. – Arrive at LaComedia

11:15 a.m. – Luncheon buffet

1 p.m. – Matinee performance begins

3:30 p.m. – Matinee performance ends

3:45 p.m. – Depart LaComedia

6 p.m. – Arrive at LSC

Jack’s Casino Cincinnati Wednesday, September 20

Cost: $30 includes motor coach , $5 casino

gambling card, complimentary lunch & driver

gratuity

9:30 a.m. – Depart LSC

11:30 a.m. – Arrive at Casino

3:45 p.m. – Meet back at the motor coach 4 p.m. – Depart Casino 6 p.m. – Arrive at LSC

Please note that all times are approximate and subject

to change. Stop by the travel table on the 2nd floor for info!

August 2017

Satellite SENIOR Centers

The Senior Center at Charles Young Center 540 E. Third St.

246-0281 M/W/F, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bodies in Balance: Improve muscle tone and flexibility. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30–10:30 a.m. Welcome back Instructor ANNE!

Pickleball: Join in this fun doubles game. Played in the gymnasium with a wiffleball and wooden paddles. Fridays, 11a.m. – Noon

Line Dancing: (Beginners) Fun-filled class that is sure to keep you moving. Instructor: Tess Morton Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Jewelry Making Classes: Create your own jewelry from clay. No experience necessary. All materials and tools provided. Call Katherine to register. Wednesday, 12:30 – 3 p.m. August 16, 23 and 30.

Phase 10 and Spoons: Card games guaranteed to keep your mind engaged.

Technology Help: Learn to navigate your tablet, phone or laptop. Call the Center to schedule an appointment. Assistance available on a one-on-one base. Mondays from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ***These classes will be held at the Charles Young Center on the first and second Monday of each month, the rest of the month, the classes will be held at the LSC on Life Lane. Contact Katherine to be scheduled at CYC and Amanda to schedule at the LSC/Life Lane.***

BELL HOUSE 545 Sayre Ave. 233-0986

Martha McFarland – [email protected]

Monday Club – 11:30 a.m. (lunch) | Noon (program) Non-member reservations required for all provided luncheons. Aug. 7: Bring a sack lunch and enjoy musical entertainment by Mr.

Harley Cannon. Aug. 14: Bring a sack lunch and enjoy an informational talk on Smart

911 for your safety and protection. Aug. 21: Hot buffet lunch provided by Brookdale Richmond Place.

Bring a donation for the Salvation Army. August birthdays celebrated.

Aug. 28: Bring a sack lunch and enjoy musical entertainment of “Legends in Music” by Mr. Loren Tice and Mr. Lee Patrick..

Classes meet in the Bell House unless otherwise noted. Art Class with Nelle – Tuesday – 9 a.m. Piano Lessons with Karen – Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 12:30 – 2 p.m. and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Troubadours Choral Group with Karen – Tuesday, 10 – 11 a.m. Chair Yoga with Kelli – Tuesday & Thursday, 2 p.m. Aging with Grace Exercise Class with DG – Wednesday & Friday, 9 – 10 a.m. Adult Coloring Class with Nelle – Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tai Chi with Victoria – Wednesday, 12:30 – 1:15p.m. Beaus & Belles Hand Bell Group with Wanda – Wednesday, 10 a.m. Ceramics with Nelle – Thursday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bridge – Friday, noon AARP Driver Safety with Red Grange – Sept. 13 and Nov. 8 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call to reserve your space. No lunch break taken – bring a sandwich to enjoy during video portions of the class. Cost is $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members – checks payable to the AARP. Water Fitness with Denny Picadome Pool: 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | M – F | June 5 – Aug. 9 Tates Creek Pool: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | M – F | Aug 14. – Sept. 1 DIP AND DANCE AT PICADOME POOL SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 6 – 9 p.m. Bring a large appetizer (serves 6 – 8) to share! Other Off-site senior activities Advanced Line Dance with Mimi: Friday, 9 a.m. (Carver Center) Beginner Plus Line Dance with Mimi: Friday, 10:30 a.m. (Carver Ctr.) Strider’s Walking Club: Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Fayette Mall Food Court) Walk when and where you choose, just keep track of miles or time to be recorded at group get-together on August 9. Incentives are also available.

Elder Crafters at Black and Williams Center

498 Georgetown St. | 252-1288

Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This center offers occasional exercise classes, ceramics, card playing, socialization, special events

and projects that benefit citizens in need in our community.

Please call 252-1288 for a full list of activities

and a calendar of events.

Aging Services Lexington Senior Center 200 E. Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

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Mission Statement The Lexington Senior Center is a community focal point on aging, where older adults

come together for services and activities that enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement in the community.

This information is made possible by state and/or federal funding provided by the Department for Aging and Independent Living.

Dates to Remember

Aug. 2 – Participant’s Council Meeting Aug. 8 – Learn about tutoring in schools

Aug. 9 – Gardening Club (informational meeting)

Aug. 14 & 15 – Cooking demonstration

Aug. 22 – Class registration

Aug. 23 – Commodities Distribution

Aug. 23 – No Table Tennis

Aug. 24 – History Class starts

Aug. 29 – Learn More about Lextran

Aug. 30 – Closed for Professional

Development day

Healthy Living with Diabetes

Join us for a 4-week free diabetes education class to learn the latest on

managing diabetes. Led by certified diabetes educators, topics will

include healthy eating, being active, taking medications,

monitoring, healthy coping, problem solving and reducing risks.

Tuesdays, 1 – 3:30 p.m. August 29, September 5, 12, 19

Classroom B

Call (859) 288-2446 to sign up!

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