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SENIOR DINING CLUB
Dutch-Treat dining with friends and new faces each month at out-of-town and local restaurants. Pre-registration required for insuring proper reservations. 12 – 14 seats are available with a $2.00 transportation charge for out-of-town dining and no limit for local dining. Restaurant selection is subject to change at any time.
| Date |
Time |
Reg. By |
Restaurant |
City |
Menu |
| September 1 |
10:30 am – 2:00 pm |
August 26 |
K & W Café |
Winston-Salem, NC |
Varied |
| November 22 |
10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
November 18 |
13 Bones |
Mt. Airy, NC |
Varied |
| December 6 |
10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
November 11 |
The Inn @ VT |
Christiansburg, VA |
Varied |
| January 12 |
10:00 am – 1:30 pm |
January 6 |
K&W Cafeteria |
Winston-Salem, NC |
Varied |
| February 2 |
10:30 am – 2:00 pm |
January 27 |
Theo’s Pizza |
Jonesboro, NC |
Varied |
| March 8 |
10:30 am – 1:00 pm |
March 2 |
Brown’s Restaurant |
Sparta, NC |
Varied |
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SENIORS BINGO
Bring your friends and play America’s favorite game. Games are free; however donations are accepted to help defray the cost of prizes and refreshments.
Where: 3rd floor multipurpose rooms A and B
When: Thursdays ~ 1:00 – 2:00 pm as follows:
March 17, 2011
April 14, 2011
May 19, 2011
August 18, 2011
September 15, 2011
AARP SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP’s Defensive Driving Course for Senior Citizens
Session I - Monday, April 4, 2011 and Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm each day – Register by April 1
Session II – Monday, September 12, 2011 and Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm – Register by September 9
Limit: None
Cost: $12.00 for AARP members, $14.00 for non-members
Instructor: Thomas Lee
You must attend both days to receive certificate. Be sure to bring your AARP card with your membership number to the first class. Most insurance companies provide premium discounts upon completion.
WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 1401
Can’t seem to lose those extra pounds by yourself? Join our weight loss support club to get the support you need to lose weight and stay on track. Recipes, diet tips, and more. 13-week sessions.
Session II
July 19 – October 18, 2011
No class August 9 due to Fiddler’s Convention.
Tuesdays
10:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $13.00 for 13 weeks
Limit: None
Register at any time.
Session I
October 25, 2011 – January 17, 2012
Tuesdays
10:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $13.00
Limit: None
Register at any time.
Session II
January 24 – April 17, 2012
Tuesdays
10:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $13.00
Limit: None
Register at any time.
Daily Wii Games
Who said you can’t get a good workout playing video games? Welcome to the world of the Wii gaming system where getting up and out of your chair is the only way to play. It’s great exercise and lots of fun playing baseball, tennis, bowling, arcade games and much, much more. Join us in the Senior Lounge Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm for the fun.
 Wii Video Bowling League
Sign up for the Wii Bowling League and bowl like you used to without having to lift that heavy ball. It’s just like the real thing. Get your team T-shirt and maybe win a trophy for the team. Great fun and exercise too!
Fall League
When: September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2011 (Tuesdays)
Where: 3rd floor Senior Lounge
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Cost: FREE
Limit: None
Register for a team by September 9, 2011 to play.
Winter League
When: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7 & 14, 2012 (Tuesdays)
Where: 3rd floor Senior Lounge
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 am
Cost: FREE
Limit: None
Register for a team by December 30, 2011 to play.
Learning Computers for Senior Citizens
You’re never too old to learn something new. Catch up to today’s technology with instructor Ed Pasley and learn how to use a computer, send e-mail, and much more.
Beginners Class
Class #1: April 19 – May 24, 2011
Must register by April 15, 2011 to attend
Class #2: July 26 – September 6, 2011
No class held August 9 due to Fiddler’s Convention
Must register by July 22, 2011 to attend
Tuesdays
8:00 – 9:00 am
Limit: 10
Cost: FREE
Intermediate / Advanced Class
Class #1: April 19 – May 24, 2011
Must register by April 15, 2011 to attend
Class #2: July 26 – September 6, 2011
No class held August 9 due to Fiddler’s Convention
Must register by July 22, 2011 to attend
Tuesdays
9:30 – 10:30 am
Limit: 10
Cost: FREE
Digital Photography for Senior Citizens
Learn all you need to know about your digital camera and how to take outstanding photographs you’ll be proud of.
June 7 – July 12, 2011
Tuesdays
8:00 – 10:00 am
Limit: 20
Cost: FREE
Must register by June 3, 2011 to attend
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SIGN LANGUAGE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Learn the basics of sign language to improve your communication skills with the hearing impaired.
When: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Limit: 10
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Keisha Phillips and Sarah Perry
Must register by April 29, 2011 to attend
JEWELRY MAKING CLASS
Make your own necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry with the help of other class participants.
Wednesdays ~ October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010
Third floor multipurpose room A
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Cost: FREE
Limit: None
Bring all materials necessary to assemble your project.
Must register by October 1, 2010 to attend.
American Heart Association Adult CPR
Learn how to possibly save a life using CPR techniques and first-aid. American Heart Association certified instructor, Gail Rector, will show you how in this class designed for all age groups and with the older adult in mind.
Class #1: April 5, 2011
Tuesday
Class #2: April 28, 2011
Thursday
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 8
GAIL RECTOR'S ART CLASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
(All fees collected for Gail’s classes will be donated to the Bus Fund)
Drawing Cartoons
Students will learn how to draw expressions, shapes, and add quotes into a comic strip form.
When: September 13, 15, 20, 22, 2011 ~ Tuesdays and Thursdays ~ 9:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $10.00 (instruction only)
Limit: 10
Materials to Bring: pencils, colored pencils, sketch pad
Must register by September 9, 2011 to attend.
Pumpkin Decorating
Have fun decorating pumpkins for the fall season.
When: October 4 & 6, 2011 ~ Tuesday & Thursday ~ 9:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $1.00 (instruction only)
Limit: 10
Materials to Bring: 1 pumpkin and craft supplies you wish to decorate with i.e. acrylic paint, brushes, pipe cleaners, stickers, scrap cloth, glue, ribbon, raffia, etc.
Must register by September 30, 2011 to attend.
Quilting Fun
Let’s make a quilt and raffle it off at the Christmas Bazaar!
When: October 11, 13, 18, 20, 2011 ~ Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 9:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $5.00 (instruction only)
Limit: 10
Materials to Bring: New or clean cloth suitable for making quilt squares
Must register by October 7, 2011 to attend.
Embroidery Fun
We’ll embroider pillow cases and flour sack towels.
When: February 2, 7, 14, 16, 2012 ~ Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 9:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $5.00 (instruction only)
Limit: 10
Materials to Bring: various colors of embroidery thread, embroidery needles, hoop and 2 pillow cases or flour sack towels
Must register by January 27, 2012 to attend.
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Hand Made Greeting Cards
Make your own personalized greeting card from scratch.
Joy Fold
April 21, 2011
Register by April 15
Mirror Technique
May 26, 2011
Register by May 20
Paper Quilting
August 25, 2011
Register by August 19
Instructor: Sharon Garrett
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Limit: 6
Cost: FREE
Paper Crafts
Make your own unique and personal paper craft items inspired by instructor Sharon Garrett.
TISSUE BOX COVERS
When: Thursday – September, 22, 2011
Register by September 16, 2011 to attend.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 6
FLAMELESS CANDLE HOLDERS
When: Thursday – October 20, 2011
Register by October 14, 2011 to attend.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 6
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SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch
 Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Endorsed by Humana Health Care and free to their policy holders. Some select Medicare plans participate in SilverSneakers. Call your plan to see if they participate.
Session IV
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No classes Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
9:15 – 10:00 am
Limit: None
Cost: $20.00 city residents, $25.00 non-city residents, free for Humana members
Session I
September 26 – November 4, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Limit: None
Cost: $30.00
free for Humana members
Session II
November 7 – December 16, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Limit: None
Cost: $30.00
free for Humana members
No class on November 25, 2011
Session III
January 2 – February 10, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Limit: None
Cost: $30.00
free for Humana members
Session IV
February 13 – March 23, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Limit: None
Cost: $30.00
free for Humana members
Ai Chi Water Meditation and Exercise
An aquatic exercise class for relief of stress caused by arthritis and fibromyalgia, Ai Chi helps to relieve muscle and joint pain while relaxing the mind and spirit. Restorative breathing techniques are also incorporated into this program.
Session I
March 29 – May 7, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit: 30
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session II
May 10 – June 18, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit: 30
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session III
June 21 – August 6, 2010
No classes June 28 – July 2, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit: 30
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Session IV
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No classes Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit: 30
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents, $30.00 Non-City Residents
Arthritis Aquatic Exercise Instructor Training Course
(Certified instructor training course for the National Arthritis Foundation)
This one day course includes all materials and instruction necessary to certify you as an instructor. Ideal activity for retirees wanting to be active in the community, but open to all ages 18 and older. Bring towels and swim suits. Lunch and snacks included.
When: September 18, 2010 – Saturday
Where: 3rd floor multipurpose room A / 2nd floor indoor pool
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Limit: 10
Cost: $ 110.00 new trainees
$ 75.00 re-certifying instructors
Must register and pay in full by September 3, 2010
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
Created by Dr. Paul Lam, endorsed by the National Arthritis Foundation and taught by certified instructors, the ancient art of Tai Chi has been proven by extensive scientific research to be effective in the relief of arthritis pain and to improve range of motion, balance and flexibility.
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am
Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium
Limit: None
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
Session I
September 27 – November 5, 2010
Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am
Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium
Limit: None
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
Session II
November 8 – December 17, 2010
No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am
Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium
Limit: None
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
No class Friday, November 26
Session III
January 3 – February 11, 2011
Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am
Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium
Limit: None
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
Session IV
February 14 – March 25, 2011
Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am
Where: Fourth Floor Gymnasium
Limit: None
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
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