Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm
Category: Resources
Thursday, June 7th- INFORMATIVE SEMINARS: Plants of the Bible & Flowers of the Holy Land
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Cost: $20
Discussion on past and present day uses of flowers and herbs and which of these plants can grown in our climate. Learn how to incorporate the flowers into your own garden.
Thursday, May 24th- INFORMATIVE SEMINARS: Container Gardening & Herbs
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Cost: $20
Come to a fun class on container gardening and herbs presented by Karen Parker and Liza Dalrymple. Learn the do’s and don’t of container gardening and pick up ideas for your own garden. Discuss the Materia medica for parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and peppermint. Creative and fun ways of incorporating into tasty treats and healing uses.
Wednesday, May 23- Active Living Expo
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join us for this annual event where agencies will provide you with health and fitness information, financial and
investment information and ways to age actively and well.
Open to all in the community
FREE
Friday, May 4th- Senior Club Meeting with Speaker: BC/BS Senior Plans
The Senior Club holds their monthly meeting on the first Friday of the month at 10:00am. (Unless Holiday or special event, in which it will be held the following Friday) Speakers, Coffee & goodies will be available before and after meeting.
Speaker: BC/BS Senior Plans
Tuesday, July 24th- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.
And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!
You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class.
Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members
Pay by check or cash on the day of the class
Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.
RENTER’S REBATE PROGRAM
The senior center will begin Renter’s Rebate applications in June. For all In-House appointments, call the senior center to make an appointment. The staff will be completing applications at elderly housing on the following dates:
ASHLAND MANOR- TUESDAY, MAY 15th at 12:15 pm
McCLUGGAGE MANOR- TUESDAY, MAY 15th at 1:00 pm
LEDGEWOOD- WEDNESDAY, MAY 16th at 12:15 pm
Tuesday, May 1st- CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Time: 2:00pm- 3:30pm
Moved Location to Slater Library.
Facilitated by Senior Resources, our local Agency on Aging.
If you are caring for a loved one and have concerns, or you simply need to talk, PLEASE come to our next meeting. The information shared is helpful and important to YOU—the caretaker!
NOTE: We have a supply of resource books & other materials on hand which you may borrow at any time.
Thursday, May 24th- ALZHEIMER’S CARETAKER SUPPORT GROUP
Time- 4:00 to 5:00 pm
This support group will be meet on the fourth Thursday this month. We have information on programs to help you cope or you may need some support from others.
THIS MONTHS TOPIC— 10 SYMPTOMS OF CAREGIVERS STRESS
Orthopedic Surgeons talk May 9th 1230
Won’t you please join us Wednesday, May 9th at 12:30 pm for a free talk with Orthopedic Surgeons Drs. Piposar & Vafek to discuss KNEE and HEEL pains.