City of Pasadena

November 2014
City of Pasadena
CENTER HOURS:
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8 am - 4 pm
Madisonjobe@ci.pasadena.tx.us
1700 E. Thomas
Pasadena, TX 77506
713.477.0175 office
713.477.0111 fax
Johnny Isbell, Mayor
The Madison Jobe Senior Center is a recreation facility for active adults 50 years of age and older. It is operated by
the City of Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department and is located near the intersection of Red Bluff and Thomas,
close to Hwy 225. Whether you are working, semi-retired, or retired, we offer a variety of great leisure, educational
and personal development opportunities for you. Our programs offer activities that encourage and support health,
creativity, and social interaction for active adults.
Why not take the time to try something new?
ATTENTION!! DATE CHANGE
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE /
30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Friday, December 12th
10 am - 4 pm
Madison Jobe Senior Center
713.477.0175
Join us for a time of fun, food, entertainment
and friendship! We are asking those willing to
help to bring a vegetable item, casserole,
salad or dessert. Please use disposable dish.
We will accept food items as early as 8 am.
Don’t miss the fun and memories!
**Originally set for December 2nd.**
SILVER STAR SENIOR MEETING
Join us on Tuesday, November 4th at 2 p.m. as we
welcome our very special guest, Julie Shelton with
Right at Home Senior Care. She will be discussing a
variety of caregiving services that allow loved ones
to stay in a familiar environment. Please don’t forget
your free blood pressure check courtesy of Applied
Home Health. Hope to see you there!
CAN–DO FOOD DRIVE
City of Pasadena will be hosting the Can-Do Food
Drive on November 20th, from 8 am - 6 pm at the
Pasadena Veterans Memorial Stadium (2906
Dabney). Your canned and non-perishable food
items will fill Pasadena food pantries and help make
the holiday season a brighter one for Pasadena families in need. MJSC has a box located in the main
hallway. Please support this wonderful cause. For
more information: 713.475.7259
In the Spotlight
“Lou Ann Nolan”
Happy Thanksgiving to all our wonderful people who
come here to Madison Jobe!!! We are certainly
thankful that Eric Muecke has agreed to come back
and join our team here at Madison Jobe. Hooray!!!
Eric has been very busy creating new programs at the
library the last few months and has some exciting
ideas for us to work together with the library to create
even more great experiences for our seniors. Be sure
to drop by his office to say hello and welcome him
back.
Our Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon is Thursday,
Nov. 6th. I would like to express my deep gratitude
and humble appreciation for our service personnel
everywhere who have protected and continue to
protect our freedom. I am grateful that I live in
freedom, that my children have never known anything
but freedom and that all of us continue to live in
freedom in the greatest country in the world.
We have a few more changes to note, we have
changed the date of our holiday open house to
December 12th, at which we will also celebrate our
30th Anniversary of the Madison Jobe Center.
We will also have the Ms. Pasadena Senior Pageant
March 26th, so mark your calendars. We are looking
for contestants to participate in this fun event. Our
staff will be happy to assist with suggestions for the
talent competition, as we are slightly modifying rules
a bit this year to make it more friendly and fun.
Lastly, I leave you with a quote from R. Mildred
Barker, “True Gratitude, like true love, must find
expression in acts, not words.” Have a wonderful
Thanksgiving, y’all!!!!
November - Looking Ahead:
December - Looking Ahead:
We will be CLOSED Tuesday, November
11th in observance of Veteran’s Day. We
will also be CLOSED Thursday, November
27th and Friday, November 28th for
Thanksgiving.
We will be CLOSED Wed., December
24th, thru Friday, December 26th in
observance of Christmas. We will also be
CLOSED Thursday, January 1st for New
Year’s Day.
SILVER STAR MEETING – is Tuesday,
November 4th at 2 pm. Come hear what is going on
at your center and share refreshments with us!
BUNCO (Every Monday Except TRIAD
Monday or a holiday) – Mondays from 10 am –
2 pm on November 3rd, 10th and 24th. Please bring
your sack lunch and join in the fun with head
hostess, Ruby Belch. Cost is $3. Prizes will be
awarded!
BINGO - Wednesday, November 12th from 1 pm
to 3 pm. There will be a two card limit per
participant per game. All donations for prizes are
appreciated. Come join the Fun!
LUNCH BUNCH – will be Thursday, November
13th at 10:30 am. We will be heading to The
Teapot Depot in Highlands. Sign up will begin
after the Silver Star Meeting on Tuesday, October
7th.
TRIAD – will be Monday, November 17th at 10:30
am. This meeting is a partnership of seniors, law
enforcement and community. “Knowledge is
Power!” Guest speaker will be Lt. James Holt,
Pasadena Police Dept.
DAY TRIP - Tuesday, November 18th we will
visit Moody Gardens in Galveston and stop for
lunch at Shrimp & Stuff. We will also visit La
King’s Confectionery to see how candy is made.
Bus will leave at 9 am. Cost is $13 plus the cost of
your meal. Limited seating is available and this trip
will fill up fast.
LUNCH AND A MOVIE – will be Friday,
November 21st. We will watch “Patch Adams”
starring Academy Award winner Robin Williams
who plays a doctor who doesn't look, act or think
like any other doctor you’ve met before. Based on a
true story, Patch Adams combines sidesplitting humor with an inspiring story that transcends the traditional comedy. Lunch is $2 and will be served at
11 am. Please RSVP!
SILVER STAR MEETING – is Tuesday,
December 2nd at 2 pm. Come hear what is going
on at your center and share refreshments with us!
BUNCO (Every Monday Except TRIAD
Monday or a holiday) – Mondays from 10 am
– 2 pm on December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 29th.
Please bring your sack lunch and join in the fun
with head hostess, Ruby Belch. Cost is $3. Prizes
will be awarded!
TRIAD – There will not be a TRIAD meeting held
in the month of December. TRIAD meetings will
resume Monday, January 12th.
DAY TRIP - Wednesday, December 10th we will
visit Santa’s Wonderland in College Station. The
bus will leave the center at 2:30 pm. The cost of the
trip is $13 and we will have dinner at the Cotton
Patch Café. Madison Jobe staff will accompany our
seniors. Limited seating is available and this trip
will fill up fast.
BINGO - Wednesday, December 17th from 1 pm
to 3 pm. Each participant will have a two card limit
per game. All donations for prizes are appreciated.
Come join the Fun!
THERE MAY BE DELAYS, OMISSIONS, ERRORS, OR
INACCURACIES IN THE CONTENT. ALL ACTIVITIES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
LUNCH BUNCH – will be Tuesday, December
23rd at 10:30 am. We will be heading to Yale
Street Grill in the Greater Heights of Houston. Sign
up will begin after the Silver Star Meeting on
Tuesday, November 4th.
LUNCH AND A MOVIE – will be Friday
December 19th. From New York Times bestselling
author Max Lucado, comes “The Christmas
Candle,” a timeless message that will warm your
heart. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits
the village and touches a single candle. Whoever
lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas
Eve. Lunch is $2 and will be served at 11 am.
Please RSVP!
ATTENTION!
CASNIO TRIPS WILL RESUME
JANUARY 2015
More information will be provided in our
December newsletter.
Swingin’ Seniors Square Dance Club
The Dance Club meets at Madison Jobe every
Tuesday from 10 am – Noon
No charge – Free coffee – 713.477.0175
Callers for November 2014
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Gary Sanders
11-11 Center Closed
11-18 Herman Troutman 11 25 Carol Teal
Some well deserved Thank You’s
Thank you Parsons House 8727 Fairmont Pkwy, La
Porte, TX 77571--281.478.0000, and Paramount
Rehabilitation 3434 Watters Street Pasadena, TX
77504--713.941.0945 for donating refreshments for
our monthly TRIAD meetings.
 A very special THANK YOU to Pasadena Care
Center 713.943.1592 for hosting/sponsoring our
October BINGO games.
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MEDICARE INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
A Medicare and You meeting will be held on
Monday, November 17th at 2 pm, with Misty Fox
from NIB Insurance. She is an independent
contractor that represents several of the Medicare
Advantage Plan providers. This is a FREE (for
education purposes only) information meeting.
“Operation Queen Find”
We are looking for ladies at least 60 years of age
who reside in Pasadena that would like to become
“MS. PASADENA SENIOR 2015.” The winner will
receive a cash prize. This is an exciting event so
come join the Fun!
Save the Date for our beautiful pageant
on Thursday, March 26.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
MEDICARE - OPEN
ENROLLMENT
OCTOBER 15TH - DECEMBER 7, 2014
MJSC BOWLING LEAGUE
Come join our monthly bowling league at Armadilla
Lanes on Wednesday, November 19th from 9:30 am to
11:30 am. Cost is $5 for two games and we will leave
the center at 9:15 am. Please see MJSC staff to sign up
for this exciting program, which will occur every third
Wednesday of the month. You may join us at the
bowling alley if you prefer to drive.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
November 19th, 8 am to 9 am
Come join us for a healthy breakfast. Our speaker
will be James A. Guthrie, Financial Associate with
Thrivent Financial. He will be discussing estate
planning and financial needs. Cost will be $2. Please
see MJSC staff to sign up.
Get your Quilt Raffle Tickets!
Come by the office to purchase tickets or see one of
our quilters. We welcome volunteers willing to sell
tickets too! The cost is $1 per ticket or $5 for a book
of six. We are having two drawings this year to
raffle off a handmade afghan throw, and a beautiful
“Yo-Yo” quilt at our annual Open House/
Anniversary Party in December. Proceeds go to the
Silver Star account that provides coffee for our
center, the computer lab internet connection and has
assisted in purchasing fitness equipment. Your help
in selling or buying tickets is greatly appreciated!
Have you ever thought about
being in the pageant? Don’t just
think about it….do it! Contact
MJSC staff at 713.477.0175.
SENIOR PAGEANT 2015
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Thursday
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE /
30TH ANNIVERSARY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
10 AM - 4 PM
MADISON JOBE SENIOR CENTER
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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
CENTER CLOSED
BREAKFAST CLUB
8:00 TAP DANCING
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 10:00 LINE DANCING
BOWLING
1:00 PASADENA SENIORS
BRIDGE
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13
ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
8:00 TAP DANCING
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 10:00 LINE DANCING
BRIDGE
10:30 LUNCH BUNCH / THE
BINGO
TEAPOT DEPOT
1:00 PASADENA SENIORS
8:00 ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
9:00 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
1:00 BRIDGE
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25
24
ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
8:00 TAP DANCING
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 10:00 SQUARE DANCERS
BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY 12:00 42 PLAYERS
BUNCO
12:00 QUILTING GROUP
SINGING SENIORS
8:00
9:00
9:30
1:00
8:00 ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
8:00 TAP DANCING
9:00 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
9:00 DAY TRIP / MOODY
10:00 BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY
GARDENS
10:30 TRIAD
10:00 SQUARE DANCERS
2:00 MEDICARE INFORMATION 12:00 42 PLAYERS
YOU CAN USE
12:00 QUILTING GROUP
2:00 SINGING SENIORS
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8:00
9:00
1:00
1:00
12
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8:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
2:00
Wednesday
8:00 ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
9:00 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
VETERAN’S LUNCHEON
1:00 BRIDGE
NO ACTIVITIES IN DINING ROOM
OR QUILT ROOM
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VETERAN’S DAY OBSERVED
CENTER CLOSED
11
ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY
BUNCO
SINGING SENIORS
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8:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
2:00
ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
8:00 TAP DANCING
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 10:00 SQUARE DANCERS
BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY 12:00 42 PLAYERS
BUNCO
12:00 QUILTING GROUP
SINGING SENIORS
2:00 SILVER STAR MEETING
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Tuesday
ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
TABLE GAMES
CROCHET CLUB
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
CENTER CLOSED
Lou Ann Nolan - MJSC Director
Eric Muecke - Recreation Specialist
Sandra Varela - Recreation Assistant
Priscilla Alaniz - Office Assistant
Dana Solomon - PT Rec. Attendant
Barbara Robles - Custodian
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8:00 ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
9:00 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
11:00 LUNCH & A MOVIE / “PATCH
ADAMS”
1:00 TABLE GAMES
1:00 CROCHET CLUB
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8:00 ZUMBA / 2 MILE WALK
9:00 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
10:00 SPECIALIZED TELEPHONES
MEETING
1:00 TABLE GAMES
1:00 CROCHET CLUB
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9:00
1:00
1:00
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Friday
1700 EAST THOMAS
PASADENA 77506
713.477.0175
Madisonjobe@ci.pasadena.tx.us
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MON - FRI 8 am – 4 pm