Senior Center Newsletter

Closed January 1st &
January 18th
City of Pinellas Park
Senior Center Newsletter
7625 59th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Telephone (727)369-5694
www.pinellas-park.com
January 2016
Let’s Do Lunch!
Tuesday, January 5th
12pm
$3.00
Mazzaro’s & Trader Joe’s
Friday, January 15th
11:00am-3:00pm
$3.00
STAFF
Recreation Manager
Tammy Peterson
Recreation Coordinator
Kristyn Sabbag
Time to hop on the bus for lunch at the
Mazzaro’s is just a short trip down the
Recreation Assistants
Angry Pepper which is located on the
road off 4th street and one not to miss if
Betty Jean (BJ) Brandt
intercoastal in Madeira Beach! Lots of
you are a foodie.
tasty choices and great bbq, come
cheeses, meats, bakery items and more.
hungry. Lunch is on your own. We will
make
a
afterwards.
stop
For
at
Candy
bus count
register.
Kitchen
please
Great selection of
Excellent spot for lunch with different
sandwiches or hot items.
After we will
Gary Cheslock
Linda Keen
Jeneise Pflaumer
NEWSLETTER
Kristyn Sabbag
make a stop at Trader Joe’s for their
Betty Jean (BJ) Brandt
specialty grocery items.
J. Chapman, Volunteer
For bus count
please register
Tampa Bay Downs
Wednesday, January 20th
11:15am-4:30pm
$5.00
On your marks, get set, GO HORSEY GO!!! It’s time to
bet on your favorite horses; whether you go by statistics,
the bib color, their unique name or the one that “takes a
load off.” Either way it makes for a fun afternoon. For
bus count please register
Seminole Hard Rock Casino
Tuesday, January 26th
9:30am-3:00pm
$5.00
Grab your piggy banks and lets double your
Let’s
try toThink
ring in
new year
higher note and
money.
bigthe
bucks.
Signonupa now!!!
win the “BIG BUCKS” at the casino! Sign up now.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Since it’s the New Year we are looking
for new ideas. With that being said
we want to hear from you. Is there
something new you want to see
happen at the Senior Center? A
particular trip you want to go on?
Does your center back home do
something really neat? You tell us, we
are open to suggestions!
Afternoon Matinee
Monday’s 2pm (Except 1/11 & 1/18)
Join us for an afternoon of fun as we
enjoy a movie together. Popcorn will be
provided. $1.00 with ID, $2.00 no ID
Pinochle
Tuesday’s 12:00-3:00pm
Friday’s 1:00-4:00pm
Lunch Before Bingo
Thursday’s 10:45-11:45am 1/14 & 1/28
Enjoy a homemade lunch before bingo.
Made by our Volunteers.
$3.00 suggested donation
Kinship
Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm 1/19
Square Dancing
A group of grandparents that are
Senior Solos 1/11
Thursday’s
raising
their
grandchildren
meet
once
a
Monday 1:00-4:00pm
6:00-7:00pm Beginner’s
Singles, men and ladies over fifty. Enjoy month.
7:00-9:30pm Mainstream
good food and have lots of fun. Bring a Pancake Breakfast
$5.00 with ID, $6.00 no ID
dish for 4/5 people $2.00, without dish Wednesday 8:00-10:30am 1/13
All Welcome.
$5.00. Call Wally with questions at
Sausage, juice, fruit cup & coffee.
727-544-7183.
Enjoy the Best Pancakes In Town made Discussion Group
Friday’s 11:45-12:45pm
by our Volunteers. $1.00 suggested
Creative Writing Class
donation (Special welcome back price Anything you would like to chat about.
Monday’s 10:00am-12:00pm
A great way to make new friends.
for the snow birds!!)
Join us for this new class as we
Debbie has taken the lead!!! Woo hoo!
discover your creative side.
Fun Card Games/Crafts
$10.00 (sign up now)
Veteran’s Crafts
Wednesday’s 10:00am-2:00pm
Friday’s 1:00-4:00pm Model cars &
Phase 10, Uno, 31, etc. After cards
Line Dancing Classes
planes, wood projects, leather, paint by
crocheting and other fun crafts, bring
Tuesday’s 10:00am-12:00pm
numbers, bead work & more. Bring
your ideas.
Kick those heels up and work out a
proof of Military service for FREE
lot of fun. $3.00 with ID, $4.00 no ID
project. Work here or take home.
YOUR NEW COMFORT ZONE
Jeanne Chapman
It’s that time of year again; the New Year

and the accompanying resolutions you
hope to keep.
Of course, we all want to lose some
weight, exercise more, eat healthy and
keep in touch with family and friends. 
BUT, why not make some changes that
will help you step out of your COMFORT
ZONE and move forward.
A friend from the Senior Center did just
that. She went skydiving and had a
wonderful time. The event will be etched 
in her memory forever. I certainly admire
her for her sense of bravado. That said,
no one is asking you to jump out of a
plane but what about choosing something
that is doable for you.


Take an art or creative writing class or 
learn the rudiments of a new
language. You don’t have to be
perfect but your life will expand.
Try a new recipe once a week or
month.
Cook from scratch and
become a Martha Stewart or Bobbie 
Flay. Cooking is an art form - paint a
culinary picture.
Adopt an older animal which might not
find a home. Animals are not fussy.
Give them love and they will give it
back double-fold. A winner!

Befriend a neighbor or acquaintance.
Help someone get to the grocery store
or doctor. How about lunch out or
bring over a simple meal if the person
is housebound. Once a week is a gift
you can give.

Take advantage of our wonderful
trips at the Senior Center. Gamble
once month, visit a museum, dine out
at a great restaurant. The Center is a
wonderful place to start exploring new
places and meeting new people.
Get outside and enjoy the “winter
weather”. Take walks on the beach or
gather together with a few folks and
go on a picnic at a local park. Swing
on the swings. Play some yard
games.
OR, if the sky is the limit, go
skydiving, snorkeling, mountain
climbing, spelunking, or conquer a
phobia like giving a speech, and just
let it all hang out!
If you are not computer savvy, take a
few lessons or have a friend help you
to get started. This is a computerized
world and we don’t want to isolate
ourselves due to lack of knowledge. Life is a journey and the more places you
It’s actually fun.
go and the people you meet, make the
journey special. Let’s see what we can do
Join an interest club. You’ll meet to break out of that comfort zone and
people in like pursuits and may form move forward. Forward is the way to go.
new friendships. Pursue your family
tree, wear a red hat, take up
square/line dancing. Visit some
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
wineries and become an amateur
sommelier. Whatever!
BJ’s Recipe of the Month
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Gluten Free
Ingredients
 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
 1/2 cup cocoa
 2 tsp cornstarch
 1/4 tsp salt
 2 egg whites
 1 cup coarsely chopped
walnuts, toasted
Directions
 Preheat oven to 300o F
 In a large bowl mix sugar,
cocoa, cornstarch and salt.

Healthy New Year's
resolutions for seniors
The New Year means new starts, and that
typically involves making New Year's
resolutions.
While the old-faithful
standbys still exist, adults over the age of
65 can greatly benefit from making
healthy resolutions – especially those that
help prevent illness and injury. Here are
five New Year's resolutions that will keep
you feeling young and vibrant:
Add unbeaten egg whites,
stirring with a spoon until
mixture forms a dough.
Form dough into 15 balls.
Place on a parchment
lined baking sheet. Bake
16 to 19 minutes, until
glossy and crackled. Let
cookies cool on baking
sheet briefly then transfer
to a wire rack to cool
completely. Makes 15.
Afternoon Matinee
Monday’s 2pm
Lineup:
January 4th: Pan
January 11th: No movie Senior
Solos Day
January 18th: Closed MLK Day
January 25th: Minions
110 calories per cookie
Happy New Year
work. Older adults are increasingly look- home safety tips are implemented. Tips
ing to classes such as yoga and tai chi to like moving cords out of walkways, having
not only increase physical health, but to good lighting near beds and taping down
meet people and widen their social edges of carpet and rugs can help
circles. Other activities like local walking tremendously to decrease the number
clubs can be found at many senior and severity of falls for seniors.
organizations and community centers.
Schedule regular checkups
Eat more fresh foods
Unfortunately,
Processed foods are easy to throw
together for a meal, but they come with a
with
age
comes
an
increased risk of illness and other
complications such as high blood
Participate in cognitive health
host
of
health
issues
and
concerns,
and
activities
pressure, osteoporosis and other medical
Mental
health
is
an
important frankly, they're not worth the hassle.
aspect of health that we tend to overlook Make a promise to eat more fresh, healthy
as we extol the benefits of staying fruits and vegetables and you'll see a
physically fit. Keep your mind engaged noticeable difference in the way you look
conditions.
Making sure that you
schedule a regular annual checkup can
help in early detection and prevention.
and stimulated through a language class, and feel – and it takes very little work on
book
club
or
by
playing
games and trivia on the computer.
Make your home safer
According
Exercise or start
physical activity
a
Not only will these New Year's resolutions
brain your end.
to
the
Centers
improve your mental and physical health,
for they'll provide social opportunities and
new Disease Control, one in three adults over benefit your life in multiple ways. What
Exercise doesn't have to be exhausting,
and it certainly doesn't have to feel like
the age of 65 falls each year. Many of are some of your goals and resolutions for
these falls are preventable, especially if the upcoming year?
Shuffleboard News
BILLIARD’S TOURNAMENT
Pick up a Shuffleboard shirt today
for $10. Get them while they last!
December Winners:
Mark Heitov/Dick Harriman
Next Tournament is January
27th at 9am. Single Mingle, 5
games total with 10 rounds.
$2.00 entry fee.
GOOD LUCK!!
Tournaments will be
the 3rd Monday of the
month at 10am!
Sunsation Show Chorus
The Sunsation Show Chorus, a
home group with the Pinellas Park
Performing Arts Center is back
with its second show on Sunday,
January 31 s t at 3pm with
“Broadway! Tin Pan Alley to 42nd
Street.” Broadway music is always
an audience favorite. The Pinellas
Park Performing Arts
Center is located at 4951 78th Ave.
Tickets available now: Single $15
or 2 shows $25. Groups of 10 or
more $12. To get tickets call Joan
727-541-4501.
Additional Show
April 10th Encore! Music of
Our Times
Volunteers Needed
Shuffleboard November 2015
Hall Of Fame
None
High Scores
1st: Maurice Remillard 19 pts
2nd: Dottie Reilly 18 pts
3rd: Don Breau, Shirley Goodwin &
Bob Schunk 16 pts
Congratulations to all!
Remember to keep hydrated.
Skyview Elementary is seeking
tutors, mentors, classroom
assistants or help in the library.
This is a wonderful way to give
back to the community and help
the students and staff. Any
amount of time is greatly
appreciated.
If interested please
contact Judy Heintzleman @
727-547-7857
Ext. 2024
Or @ heintzelmanj@pcsb.org
WEEKLY EVENTS—JANUARY 2016
MONDAY
8:00am-5:00pm
8:00am-5:00pm
8:00am-4:45pm
9:00-9:45am
10:00-10:55am
10:00am-12:45pm
10:00am-12:00pm
11:00am-4:45pm
1:00-4:00pm
2:00pm
TUESDAY
8:00am-8:00pm
8:00am-5:00pm
8:40-9:40am
8:00am-4:45pm
9:30am-3:00pm
10:00-12:00pm
11:00am-4:45pm
12:00pm
12:00-3:00pm
1:30-4:30pm
6:00-7:30pm
WEDNESDAY
8:00am-5:00pm
8:00-10:30am
9:00am-5:00pm
9:00am-5:00pm
9:00-9:45pm
10:00am-12:45pm
10:00-10:55am
Exercise Equipment (Annex)
Puzzle Table (Lobby)
Billiards Room
Tai Chi (Annex)
Waist Watchers (Main Hall)
Black & White Shuffleboard
Creative Writing (Lobby) $10.00
Wii-Interactive Games (Annex)
Senior Solo (Main Hall) 1/11
Afternoon Matinee (Main Hall)
$1.00 ID/$2.00 No ID
Thursday Continued...
10:45-11:45am
Bingo Lunch (Main Hall) 1/14 & 1/28
suggested donation $3.00
11:00am-4:45pm
Wii-Interactive Game (Annex)
12:30-2:30pm
Bingo (Main Hall) (Fee)
2:30-4:45pm
Billiards
5:30-6:30pm
Yoga Class (Annex) $5.00
6:00-9:30pm
Square Dancing (Main Hall)
$5.00 ID/$6.00 No ID
FRIDAY
8:00am-5:00pm
9:00am-9:45am
9:00am-5:00pm
9:00am-5:00pm
10:00-10:55am
10:00am-12:45pm
11:00am-3:00pm
11:00am-4:45pm
11:45-12:45pm
1:00-4:00pm
1:00-4:00pm
Exercise Equipment (Annex)
Puzzle Table (Lobby)
Arthritis Exercise (Annex)
Billiards
Hard Rock Casino (Bus) 1/26 $5.00
Line Dancing (Main Hall)
$3.00 ID/$4.00 No ID
Wii-Interactive Games (Annex)
Let’s Do Lunch (Bus) 1/5 $3.00
SATURDAY
Pinochle (Main Hall)
8:00am-12:00pm
Woodworking (Main Hall) $8.00 ID
8:00am-12:00pm
Kinship (Main Hall) 1/19
Exercise Equipment (Annex)
Pancake Breakfast (Main Hall)
1/13 suggested donation $1.00
Puzzle Table (Lobby)
Billiards Room
Tai Chi (Annex)
Black & White Shuffleboard
Fit Time Seniorcize (Main Hall)
(Except Breakfast day 1/13)
10:00am-2:00pm
11:15am-4:30pm
11:00am-4:45pm
6:00-8:00pm
Fun Card Games/Crafts (Lobby)
Tampa Bay Downs (Bus) 1/20 $5.00
Wii-Interactive Games (Annex)
Bingo (Main Hall) (Fee)
THURSDAY
8:00am-8:00pm
8:40-9:40am
9:00am-5:00pm
10:00am-5:00pm
Exercise Equipment (Annex)
Arthritis Exercise (Annex)
Billiards Room
Open Shuffleboard
Exercise Equipment (Annex)
Tai Chi (Annex)
Billiards
Puzzle Table (Lobby)
Fit Time Seniorcize (Main Hall)
Black & White Shuffleboard
Mazzaro’s (Bus) 1/15 $3.00
Wii-Interactive Games (Annex)
Senior Discussion Group (Main Hall)
Veteran’s Crafts (Free) (Lobby)
Pinochle (Main Hall)
Wii-Interactive Games (Annex)
Exercise Equipment (Annex)
**Annex=Fitness Center**
**Main Hall & Lobby=Senior Center**
Trip Cancellation Policy
All trips will require one week’s notice to cancel and
receive a full refund as long as tickets have not been
purchased. In the event tickets have been purchased,
only exception for a refund is if you find a replacement.
No refunds for cancellations day of trip!
NEW PHONE NUMBERS:
Senior Center: 727-369-5694
Annex: 727-369-5696