Living Young Quarterly Newsletter

2015
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JAN
FEB
MAR
Living Young
Quarterly Newsletter
The Start of a New Year
New Computer Station
It is so hard to believe that there are only a few days left in
2014. As we look forward to the new year, it is only fitting
that we reflect on the great changes that have come to the
Parks and Recreation Department’s Wood Activity Center.
Nearly twelve months ago, the
center was transformed from a
place that housed only a few folding tables and chairs to a
warm, inviting place for area seniors to enjoy. The additions
to the Wood Center have provided opportunities for new and
improved programming which have brought the facility
much deserved recognition. In the new year, the department
promises to continue to move forward with the vision of
providing something for everyone through programming.
2015 is expected to bring exciting new things to the Wood
Center. We are proud to announce that there will be a small
computer lab added to the programming room at the facility
in January. This facility will serve as a place for individuals
ages 50+ to search the World Wide Web, learn how to use
basic programs, stay informed by receiving information by
email through the City of Clinton’s e-blasts and so much
more. Small classes will be taught throughout the year to
help with basic computer skills for those who may need assistance in getting started. The first course, Introduction to
Computer Applications will be held on January 23rd at
2:30pm. The goal of this course is for participants to become
familiar with computer hardware and peripheral devices,
software applications, and understanding file management.
The class is open to individuals ages 50+ and is perfect for
those with little to no experience with computers. Since
space is limited, a second session will be offered on February 25th, also at 2:30. Participants may have at leisure access to the computer stations at no charge, Monday through
Friday between the hours of 10:00am and 4:30pm.
Update: Living Young Tours
The Living Young group prides itself on providing quality
travel opportunities for senior adults throughout the year.
In November, a full motorcoach of senior adults made its
way to the Crescent City, New Orleans Louisiana to watch
the Phantom of the Opera in the newly restored Saenger
Theatre. Great times were had shopping at the French Market before the matinee of the famous stage play. Find a copy
of the latest Hometown Clinton Magazine to view photos
from our day in New Orleans.
On December 8th - 12th another full load traveled to San
Antonio for our Annual Christmas Tour. The group enjoyed
great times together as they experienced the lights on the
Riverwalk, visited New Braunsville, toured President
Lyndon B. Johnson’s Ranch and so much more. Look for
details on future tours in the Living Y oung Quarterly Newsletter
and
online.
Self Defense
Community Self Defense Course: Clinton Par ks and
Recreation Department will host an in depth community
wide Power Up Self Defense Course on Saturday, January
24th at Brighton Park. This class will be taught by trained
Clinton police officers from 9:00am until noon. Officers will
teach individuals of all ages how to protect themselves in
potential life threatening situations. Demonstrations will also
be given to show basic survival techniques to prepare you
for whatever comes our way. Online registration will be taken until January 15th. Visit www.clintonparksandrec.com to
register.
Seniors Adults Lunch and Learn: Following our monthly
Potluck Luncheon on Monday, February 23rd we will have a
presentation from Mr. Bill Scruggs on self defense. Expert,
Bill Scruggs; who is a Black Belt in Hapkiko, a Madison
County Deputy Sheriff Reservist, a Certified NRA Pistol
Instructor and a Licensed Professional Counselor will give
advice on ways to fend off criminals, avoid danger, teach
you some basic self-defense techniques and give you some
safety tips to protect yourself. Bring your covered dish and
join us at 11:30 to hear from Bill.
San Antonio Christmas 2014
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January
Important Dates
Get Fit
As the new year begins, many of us find ourselves making resolutions of
things to do better than the year before. The most common resolution is
to lose weight or to simply become more physically fit. If this is your resolution or if you are already active and want to do more a little more in the
new year, the Wood Center is the perfect place to get started. Aside from
the exercise equipment made available for senior adults, there are other
programs offered at the center with goals of improved fitness and health.
Yoga: Please join Chelsea Wells, for a one hour gentle, flowing Chair Yoga Class on Tuesdays at 9:30am in January. The class will consist of various exercises done from a seated position, as well as standing positions
utilizing the chair for balance. Yoga helps strengthen and stretch the
body. It also relieves joint pain by heating and moving synovial fluid
through the joints. The weight bearing aspects of yoga increase bone
strength, which helps prevent osteoporosis. Wear comfortable clothing
that doesn't restrict movement; bare feet or tennis shoes are best. All
fitness levels are welcome.
Seniorsize: This class is for individuals of all fitness and ability levels
and has been proven to show results of reduced pain for individuals with
arthritis. This class incorporates full body exercises from both seated and
standing positions as well as dance & movement and relaxation techniques. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am.
Tai Chi: For those who may enjoy a slower paced exer cise
and relaxation, the seated Tai Chi class is the perfect way to
start your day. Join us each
Wednesday at 9:00am.
Mon
Tue
January 1 & 2
Yoga Stretch & Strengthen
January 6, 13, 20
& 27
Meet and Eat @ Hot Bowl
January 9
Beginners Instructional Line
Dancing
January 14, 21 &
28
Bingo
January 15
Ceramic Painting
January 16
Martin Luther King
Holiday - Closed
January 19
Intro to Computer
Applications
January 23
Power Up Self Defense
January 24
Potluck Luncheon and
Lunch & Learn
January 27
Paint Workshop
January 30
January 2015
Wed
Thu
1
Lunch and Learn
At times there can be so many
things happening in our lives that
we sometimes get bogged down
and stressed. That stress can later
lead to many health related risks.
On Monday, January 26th following our Potluck Luncheon, we
will have Whitney Caves from
Crossroads Counseling Center
speak to our group regarding
ways of relieving stress, looking
on the bright side of things and
gaining a new perspective on life.
Following Whitney’s presentation
there will be materials available
regarding the services that this
Clinton based Counseling Center
provides. No RSVP required.
Closed
Fri
2
New Year’s Day
Closed
Sat
3
Closed
5
11:30 Player’s
Choice
6
9:30 Yoga Stretch &
Strengthen
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
7
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
8
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social Ballroom
9
11:15 Meet & Eat
@ Hot Bowl
1:00 Player’s Choice
6:00 Family Game Night
@ Brighton Park
10
12
11:30 Player’s
Choice
13
9:30 Yoga Stretch &
Strengthen
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
14
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
3:00 Beginner’s Line
Dancing
15
11:00 Seniorsize
2:00 Bingo
3:30 Social Ballroom
16
10:00 Ceramic
Painting
1:00 Player’s Choice
17
19
Martin Luther
King Day
Closed
20
9:30 Yoga Stretch &
Strengthen
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
21
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
3:00 Beginner’s Line
Dancing
22
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social Ballroom
23
11:30 Player’s Choice
2:30 Intro to Computer
Applications
24
9:00 Power Up
Self Defense @
Brighton Park
26
11:30 Potluck and
Lunch and Learn
1:00 Coffee &
Cards
27
9:30 Yoga Stretch &
Strengthen
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
28
9:30 Bridge
3:00 Beginner’s Line
Dancing
29
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social Ballroom
30
10:00 Paint
Workshop
11:30 Player’s Choice
31
*Games are played daily at the Wood Center at 11:30*
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February 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
11:30 Player’s
Choice
3
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
4
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
5
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social
Ballroom
6
10:00 Crafty Ideas
7
9
11:30 Player’s
Choice
10
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
11
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
12
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social
Ballroom
13
1:30 Valentine’s Day
Dance
14
Valentine’s Day
16
17
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
18
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
19
11:00 Seniorsize
2:00 Bingo
3:30 Social
Ballroom
20
10:00 Ceramic Painting
1:00 Player’s Choice
21
24
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line Dancing
25
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
2:30 Intro to
Computer
Applications
26
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social
Ballroom
27
10:00 Paint
Workshop
28
President’s Day
Closed
23
11:30 Potluck and
Lunch and Learn
1:00 Coffee & Cards
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*Games are played daily at the Wood Center at 11:30*
Valentines Day Dance
Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection
and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and we like to
celebrate with our Annual Valentine’s Dance at the Wood Activity
Center. All dancers are encouraged to attend, no matter what style of
dance you prefer we plan to have something for everyone. The Country
Gentlemen Band will be our performers for the afternoon playing music
that you are sure to enjoy. The cost is $2 per person at the door. Light
refreshments will be served.
February
Important Dates
Crafty Ideas
February 6
Valentine’s Day Dance
February 13
Valentine’s Day
February 14
President’s Day - Closed
February 16
Are you a crafter who would like to share your latest creation with the
group? Or are you looking for a new project to start but are not quite
sure where to begin? Crafty Ideas is a time where you can explore your
option, get new project ides and work on your crafts while being
amongst friends. Check the monthly calendar for dates.
Bingo
February 19
Ceramic Painting
February 20
Potluck Luncheon and
Lunch & Learn
February 23
Paint Workshop: J oin us for an instr uctional paint wor kshop the
last Friday of each month at 10:00am. This step by step instructional
class is catered to all ability levels. Whether you’ve been painting for
years or you’ve never painted before, this class offers both freedom of
creativity and structure for those who need a little more assistance. Why
not start the year off trying something new? Bring your canvas or canvas paper and paint your very own masterpiece. All other supplies are
provided.
Intro to Computer
Applications
February 25
Paint Workshop
February 27
Crafty Ideas
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March 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
AARP Defensive
Driving Course
Sat
2
11:30 Player’s
Choice
3
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line
Dancing
4
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
5
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social
Ballroom
6
10:00 Crafty Ideas
12:00 Recipe Swap
7
9
10
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line
Dancing
11
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
12
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social
Ballroom
13
11:15 Meet & Eat @
Takara
1:00 Player’s Choice
14
16
11:30 Player’s
Choice
12:30 AARP
Defensive Driving
17
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line
Dancing
18
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
19
11:00 Seniorsize
2:00 Bingo
3:30 Social
Ballroom
20
10:00 Ceramic
Painting
1:00 Player’s Choice
21
23
11:30 Player’s
Choice
24
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line
Dancing
25
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Bridge
26
11:00 Seniorsize
3:30 Social
Ballroom
27
10:00 Paint
Workshop
28
30
11:30 Potluck
1:00 Coffee &
Cards
31
11:00 Seniorsize
1:30 Line
Dancing
*Games are played daily at the Wood Center at 11:30*
This course serves as a refresher
course of the dos and don’ts of
driving which will help you to be
better protected on the roads.
Completion of this course will
result in discounts on car
insurance. Payments can be made
out to AARP and mailed to:
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 143
Clinton, MS 39060
Monday, March 16
Brighton Park
Age: 50+
12:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $15 members
$20 non-members
Spring Recipe Swap
The Recipe Swap is back by popular demand! After a very successful Holiday Swap, we have decided to make this a quarterly program. Discover new recipes and share old favorites with friends on March 6th at noon. It’s the perfect lunch
time break. There is always lots of great food to try with simple recipes that can be used year round. All participants are
asked to turn in recipes by March 3rd. All recipes will be included in a
cookbook that everyone
March
Important Dates
Spring Recipe Swap
March 6
Daylight Savings
Spring Forward!
March 8
Community Ceramic Painting
Workshop 6PM
March 12
Meet and Eat @ Takara
March 13
AARP Defensive Driving
Course
March 16
Bingo
March 19
Ceramic Painting
March 20
Paint Workshop
March 27
Eggstra Special
March 29
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