Senior Action’s Newsletter to Spark your Life Nov 2019 – Jan 2020

Dancing with the TAX AiDE Carolina Stars (Appointment line opens Feb. 3) See page 12 RAISES $118K FESTIVE HOLIDAY See page 4 TRIPS See page 18

senioraction.org about Senior Action Who we are Senior Action is a private, non-profi t organization that was established in 1967 staff to serve the needs of seniors and their families in Greenville County. Services are off ered at eight locations all over Greenville and also in people’s homes. Andrea G. Smith Senior Action depends on fi nancial support from the community to provide Executive Director/CEO the wealth of programs that are off ered each day including organizations Robyn Bashaw Offi ce Manager/Executive Assistant like United Way, the Lt. Governor’s Offi ce on Aging, private foundations, local Tracey Easterling businesses, and generous individuals. Director of Development Marti Stegall Hours of Operation Director of Member Experience Orchard Park: Monday – Friday • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Katherine Jones Wellness Coordinator Berea: Monday – Friday • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Naina Dewan Fine Arts Coordinator Membership Eligibility Anyone 55+ is encouraged to become a member! Members board of directors 60+ can enjoy the benefi ts of our home-based services. Tony Kouskolekas, Chair Please note that Senior Action is not an accredited Adult Daycare facility and Pelham Medical Center cannot accommodate members with severe cognitive or physical impairments, Chris Brown, Vice Chair or those with decreased or deteriorating levels of independence. Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Beth Brice Membership Fees Owner, Home Instead $60/year Edward Burton Affi nity Senior Living In addition to accepting SilverSneakers®, a benefi t from select health insurance David Cockrell companies that allows us to waive your membership fee, Senior Action is Cintas Corporation proud to announce that we are also accepting Silver & Fit which does the same Angela Orsky thing. Check with your insurance provider to see if you’re eligible for either Prisma Health one of these benefi ts! Blue Cross Blue Shield SC Medicare Supplement now Hughes Schwartz participates in Silver & Fit! Northwestern Mutual Gail Stokes Locations All About Seniors Magazine Main Location – Orchard Park | 50 Directors Dr., Greenville • 864.467.3660 Berea Community Center | 6 Hunts Bridge Rd., Greenville • 864.467.3640 David Hellams Center | 111 Spartanburg St., Greenville • 864.467.4327 ON THE COVER: Mt. Pleasant Community Center | 710 S. Fairfi eld Rd., Greenville • 864.299.3220 Mary Ann Sudnick and dance partner Grygorii Needmore Center | 203 Canteen Ave., Greer • 864.416.0120 Kalinichenko bring Pleasant Valley Connection | 510 Old Augusta Rd., Greenville • 864.236.0151 home the grand prize Slater-Marietta Community Center | 5 Whitney St., Marietta • 864.836.8608 fundraising champion at this year’s DWCS! Sterling Community Center | 113 Minus St., Greenville • 864.235.4026

Facility Tours Available at Orchard Park by appointment: Tuesdays at 1:30 pm or Fridays at 10:30 am

Register for Classes, Programs, & Special Events! www.senioraction.org VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Edward “Ed” Scheumann would get to go to people’s homes and with Medicare meet them and I would be providing a questions, is Ed Scheumann is living his life to service to educate them about benefits a part of our the fullest. “When my dad retired, he that most don’t even know about,” Community went straight to the couch except for Ed said. Emergency his daily visit to McDonald’s with his “One day when I was working with a Response friends. I told myself this would never Team, and served as a volunteer for our be me.” A new retiree, Ed retired a United Health Care client, I learned about all the great things Senior Action biggest fundraising event of the year, second time in his life from United Dancing with the Carolina Stars. Health in March. Prior to that, he has to offer because his father is an retired from service in the Navy as a active member. So I decided to stop According to Ed, “My favorite thing Commander where he was stationed by Senior Action and was offered a about volunteering here is that it’s like as a Frigate Navigator in Pearl Harbor. tour. On the tour, I met Dorothy in a second home. I come here to help He has been married for 37 years to his the café and was told about the need and I am so appreciated. The seniors wife Dorinda and together they have for volunteers. I saw energy and are always smiling and saying thank raised two children. comradery, and I knew right then this you… it’s a win/win for me. The people was a place for me. I saw a room full of are really nice and their stories are so As Ed approached retirement he people that I could help and I became interesting. It reminds me of my dad knew he wanted to stay active and a volunteer on the spot. “ and McDonald’s in a way. A special he enjoyed working with groups. place that people call home.” But most importantly, he wanted to And get involved is exactly what Ed give back to the community through did. In addition to serving lunch at Thank you, Ed for making such a service. Ed decided to go back to Orchard Park, Ed also teaches AARP difference at Senior Action! work for United Health. “Working Safe Driving Classes, serves lunch at with Medicare recipients, I realized I our Berea location, assists members

NEW STAFF

Naina Dewan is the new Fine Arts Coordinator at Senior Action. She has worked in the fields of social work, psychology, special education, and the performing arts since 1992. Naina earned a B.A. in Psychology with a Dance Concentration at the State University of New York at Geneseo, a M.F.A. in Dance at Hollins University, and a National Teacher Certification at the American Center for the Alexander Technique in New York, NY. Since relocating to Greenville in 2012, she has taught at Carolina Ballet Theatre, International Ballet Academy, Fine Arts Center, SC Governor’s School of Arts & Humanities, Senior Action, Converse College, and Homestead Hospice. In 2013, she founded Naina Dewan Dance Company, Greenville’s first professional modern dance company. The company has performed at TEDx Greenville, Senior Action, Clemson University, Furman University, Converse College, Artisphere Festival, Greenville County Museum of Art, with Danza Corpus Canada (Toronto), in Caleb Suttles’ film “Do or Dye” at Savannah College of Art & Design, and in Disney Hyperion’s ‘Serafina and the Splintered Heart’ book trailer. She is thrilled to be joining the Senior Action team. 3 3 he 10th Anniversary of Dancing Twith the Carolina Stars was a huge success as nine celebrity dancers and their professional partners left it all on the dance fl oor to support Senior Action. This year the competition was fi erce and all eyes were on the coveted fundraising and dance champion trophies. As a celebrity cast member, the celebrity dancer agrees to raise at least $10,000 while acquiring a costume, shoes, and volunteering HOURS of their time to fi t in the following… an orientation meeting, 12 lessons with a professional dancer (more in most cases), practicing at home, rehearsal, hair and makeup... all leading up to the big event. An event that helped raise $118,100 to support the programs at Senior Action. The star of the night was Mary Ann Sudnick, owner of Mariani’s Boutique, whose goal from the beginning was Dr. Suzy Kim, Gastroenterology to Brad Schulte in a fi erce rendition to raise $30,000 for Senior Action. Associates, stole the show with a of “Welcome to the Jungle.” Other Mary Ann raised over $36,700 to swing dance in her red and silver cast members included: Daja Dial become the 2019 Fundraising sequined costume and matching Former Miss SC, (Blue Ridge Electric Champion. Second place went to shoes to become our Dance Cooperative), Shannon Reilly Brad Schulte, owner of the Ultimate Champion. While 2nd place celebrity (Berkshire Hathaway C. Dan Joyner Fighting Championship (UFC) Gym in dancer, Teddy Weil of Cigna- Realtors), Lindsay McPhail (the Art Greenville raising $16,630, and Jamie Healthspring, had the crowd roaring Cellar), and Jillian Wells (E3 Employee Porterfi eld, owner of Waldrop, Inc., with disco moves and a costume Engagement and Experience). placed third with $13,020. change. Third place went

4 This event would not be possible without the support of local professional dancers who instructed our “celebrity cast”. The talented instructors represent these dance studios: Ballroom Alchemy, Carolina Ballroom Dance Studio, Jaramillo’s Latin Dance Academy, Shock Dance, and Studio C. We would also like to send out a special thanks to our emcee’s Diane Lee (WSPA) and Cody Alcorn (Fox Carolina) and our panel of judges, Michael Cogdill (WYFF), Ernesto Zapata (DJ “EZ”), and Pam Wheeler. Guests cheered our “Heads or Tails” players on until two players were left and Kim Stahlman had the winning choice of “heads” and walked away with $1,000 in cash! The night ended with music by DJ EZ, who packed the dance fl oor with guests celebrating an amazing night. Thank you to Jason Runkle of Cre8tive by Design for producing the event and to our Board of Directors and volunteers for making the night a success.

TESTIMONIES FROM OUR 2019 CAST Being a cast member was the perfect way for me This experience changed my life. I have never Being selected to be part of the DWCS cast was to “pay it forward”. When my father died of colon danced before, so I was starting from scratch. such a huge honor! I love dancing and it was cancer three years ago, my mother eventually Dancing was something I had feared my whole always a dream to be able to dance like they do started going to her Senior Action equivalent life and now from my decision to support Senior on the TV show and helping a great cause in the in Virginia to start engaging back into life. It Action, I was going to face my fear and anxiety process was a bonus. However, the honor truly brought me comfort to hear her stories of the in front of hundreds of people. Not only did came when I learned of all the amazing services diff erent activities she joined. Also, in the week Senior Action benefi t, but I grew because I and programs Senior Action provides to our leading to the event, a patient of mine described learned something new about myself. Battling community. Knowing what an incredible impact how meeting others at Senior Action brought through my fear taught me how to be stronger, this organization has in helping senior’s live life happiness in her very stressful life. I was grateful and more confi dent in my potential as a person. to the fullest, fi lls me with JOY! And to know I to her for sharing her story with me. So I danced I encourage others to face their fear and anxiety was a part of something that helps fund these the Swing with joyful energy that night for my and to share the experience with others. programs has been a highlight for me. I left every father, mother, and patient. Brad Schulte, Cast Member practice fi lled with energy and excitement, as I Dr. Suzy Kim can imagine a lot of Senior Action’s programs do for the seniors. Jillian Wells, Cast Member 5 dailycalendar

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Open Studio: Jazz Ensemble Volunteer-Led Advanced Low-Impact Quilting 8:45 am T’ai Chi Yang 24 Spanish* Aerobics 9:00 am Advanced 8:30 am (12/3-1/23) 9:00 am Low-Impact Spanish* Open Studio: 9:00 am Limited Exercise Aerobics (12/3-1/23) Mixed Media SilverSneakers® 10:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am Circuit The Happy Monday Art* SilverSneakers® Beginner Bridge 9:15 am Strummers- 10:00 am Circuit 10:00 am Intermediate Intermediate Volunteer-Led 9:15 am Limited Exercise Spanish* Ukulele T’ai Chi Yang 24 Concert Band 10:00 am (12/3-1/23) 10:00 am 10:10 am 10:00 am 10:00 am Intermediate/ Chair Yoga* Limited Exercise Intermediate Advanced Intermediate 10:30 am 10:00 am Spanish* German Yoga* Advanced 10:40 am Sign Language (12/3-1/23) 10:00 am Ukulele (All levels) 10:10 am Chair Yoga* Beginner 11:00 am 11:00 am Intermediate 10:00 am Spanish* Spark Café Yoga* (begins 12/3-1/23) 11:30 am Spark Café Volunteer-Led 11:20 am 11:30 am 10:40 am T’ai Chi Chih SilverSneakers® Beginner Practice Spark Café Classic SilverSneakers® 11:30 am Classic Spanish* 11:15 am 12:15 pm 12:15 pm (begins 12/3-1/23) Spark Café Advanced Bridge Mexican 11:20 am 12:45 pm Beginner Yoga* 11:30 am Dominoes 1:00 pm Spark Café Intermediate Arthritis Exercise 1:15 pm 11:30 am 1:30 pm Open Studio: Line Dance Paint Happy* A Stitch in Time T’ai Chi Chih* 12:00 pm Intro Line Dance 1:30 pm 1:00 pm (Not meeting Intermediate 1:30 pm 12/10-1/10) Bridge Beginner Line Beginner Ukulele 11:45 am 1:15 pm 12:45 pm Dance & 2:15 pm Hand and Foot Beginner Yoga* 2:00 pm 12:45 pm Arthritis Exercise 1:00 pm 1:30 pm Zumba Gold®* Hand & Foot 1:00 pm Intermediate 1:00 pm Line Dance Arthritis Exercise Arthritis Exercise 5:00 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm Ballroom Dance Alexander Scottish Country 6:30 pm Technique* Dance (11/12-1/14) 6:30 pm 2:15 pm Bingo (Doors open 5:30 pm) SENIOR ACTION INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY 6:00 pm Please remember that Senior Action follows the Greenville County School Schedule. If there is no school, all Senior Action locations are closed. Tune into WYFF-4 TV for more information.

Note: Classes with an asterisk (*) have an associated fee and registration deadline.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 6:30 pm: 1st Friday Line Dance

ALL PROGRAMS are 1-HOUR unless otherwise noted 4 5 6 7 8 10:00 am: Jewelry: Make & 10:00 am: Memories in 10:00 am: Beginner Tickets on sale for Take Writing Applique #1 Nutcracker Ballet on 2:00 pm: Red Hats 1:00 pm: Photo 1:00 pm: Basket Weaving Sunday, December 8 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks Embellishments 2:00 pm: Alaskan Cruise Interest Meeting

11 12 13 14 15 10:00 am: Movin’ & Groovin’ 10:00 am: Organ Donation 10:00 am: Beginner 1:00 pm: Solving the with Chiropractic Saves Lives Applique #2 Medicare Maze Wellness 10:30 am: Alaskan Cruise 11:30 am: Lunch & Learn: 11:00 am: Blood Pressure Interest Meeting “The Best Checks 1:00 pm: Flowers of Love Exercise” 2:30 pm: Bingo 1:30 pm: AARP Chapter Meeting 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks 2:15 pm: Alexander Technique #1

18 19 20 21 22 8:00 am: Trip - Southern 10:00 am: Jewelry Repair 2:45 pm: Movie: Casablanca 10:00 am: Beginner 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Christmas Show Applique #3 AARP Driver Safety CarFit 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks Check-Up (By Appointment) (Charlotte, NC) 2:15 pm: Alexander 10:00 am: Old Men of 8:00 am: Golf Tournament Technique #2 Swing & Lisa 2:30 pm: Bingo 3:00 pm: Bible Study 1:00 pm: Open Studio: 6:30 pm: 4th Friday Applique Ballroom Dance 1:00 pm: Basket Weaving 23 12:30 pm: Trip - Mannheim Steamroller & Brick Street Café

25 26 27 28 29 11:00 am: Blood Pressure 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks 11:30 am: Thanksgiving Closed for Closed for Checks Lunch 2:15 pm: Alexander Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Technique #3 1:00 pm: Senior Action 2:30 pm: Book Club: Lit Wits Closes

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 10:00 am: Jewelry: Make & 2:45 pm: St. Nick’s Flicks: 10:00 am: SNAP Benefits 6:30 pm: 1st Friday Line Take The Man Who Explained Dance Closed for Holiday 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks Invented Christmas 10:00 am: Beginner Decorating 2:15 pm: Alexander 1:00 pm: Photo Applique #4 Technique Class Embellishments 1:00 pm: Basket Weaving #4 2:00 pm: Red Hats 3:00 pm: Member Buzz

9 10 11 12 13 11:00 am: Blood Pressure 10:00 am: Fall Risk 2:45 pm: St. Nick’s Flicks: 10:00 am: Beginner Checks Prevention Christmas Story Applique #5 2:30 pm: Bingo 1:30 pm: AARP Chapter 2:00 pm: Alaskan Cruise 1:00 pm: Open Studio: Meeting Interest Meeting Applique 2:15 pm: Alexander 1:30 pm: Trip - Holiday Technique #5 Hoopla (Festival of Trees, Tupelo Honey, & Pickens Speedway, Holiday Lights)

16 17 18 19 20 11:00 am: Blood Pressure 10:00 am: Jewelry Repair 2:45 pm: St. Nick’s Flicks: 10:00 am: Beginner 2:30 pm: Bingo Checks 1:00 pm: The Hello Game Christmas Child Applique #6 6:30 pm: Lib Ryan Dance 3:00 pm: Bible Study …What are Your 1:00 pm: Alaskan Cruise 10:00 am: Old Men of Club Holiday Ball Five Wishes? Interest Meeting Swing & Lisa 2:15 pm: Alexander 1:00 pm: Basket Weaving Technique #6 2:00 pm: Carolinians Senior Jazz Band Holiday Concert

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Closed for the Closed for the Closed for the Closed for the Closed for the Holiday Holiday Holiday Holiday Holiday

ALL PROGRAMS are 1-HOUR unless otherwise 30 31 noted

Closed for the Closed for the Holiday Holiday

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 1:00 pm: Basket Weaving 6:30 pm: 1st Friday Line Dance Closed for New ALL PROGRAMS are Year’s Day 1-HOUR unless otherwise noted

6 7 8 9 10 11:00 am: Blood Pressure 10:00 am: Jewelry: Make & 1:00 pm: Photo 11:00 am: Impact Diabetes Checks Take Embellishments CORE Class #1 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks 1:00 pm: Impact Diabetes 2:15 pm: Alexander REFRESHER Class Technique #7 2:00 pm: Red Hats

13 14 15 16 17 2:30 pm: Bingo 10:00 am: Memories in 8:00 am: Trip - Harrah’s 11:00 am: Impact Diabetes Writing Casino CORE Class #2 1:30 pm: AARP Chapter 10:00 am: Old Men of Swing Meeting & Lisa 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks 1:00 pm: Basket Weaving 2:15 pm: Alexander Technique Class #8 3:30 pm: Alaskan Cruise Interest Meeting

20 21 22 23 24 10:00 am: Jewelry Repair 2:45 pm: Movie: Breakfast at 11:30 am: Eat-ertainment: 11:00 am: Impact Diabetes Tiffany’s Michael Cogdill CORE Class #3 Closed for 1:00 pm: Meditation Work- shop 2:30 pm: Bingo MLK, Jr. Day 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks 6:30 pm: 4th Friday Ballroom Dance

27 28 29 30 31 8:45 am: AARP Smart Driver 1:00 pm: Birthday Party 11:00 am: Impact Diabetes Safety Course 2:00 pm: Alcohol Inks CORE Class #4 11:00 am: Blood Pressure 2:30 pm: Book Club – Lit Checks Wits

Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 9 FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS By appointment with the choosehealth Wellness Coordinator

FITNESS CLASSES: FREE S.W.A.G. (Seniors Walking Around Greenville) Volunteer Coordinator: Fran Taylor Arthritis Exercise Join us for a 2-4 mile planned walk at some of the most scenic parts of Volunteer Class Leaders: Penny Cooper & Mildred Noyes Greenville. Details of each walk will be sent weekly via email to all who Initially developed by the Arthritis Foundation, this class uses movements are registered. Plan to wear sturdy shoes and bring water! created by physical therapists that address pain and fatigue while (Times and meeting places vary) increasing strength. Class may be taken either standing or sitting. Free | Registration: Opens November 1 Monday & Wednesday • 1:30 pm See the front desk to have your name added to the Tuesday & Thursday • 1:30 pm participant email list. Free | Registration: Opens November 1 T’ai Chi Chih Group Practice Rotating Volunteer Leaders Limited Exercise Volunteer Class Leader: Open Participants familiar with the T’ai Chi Chih form meet weekly to continue This class includes both standing and seated exercises but can be done practicing in a group setting. No formal instruction is provided. completely seated for those with restricted mobility. Participants follow Wednesday • 11:15 am along to an audio tape of approved exercises that include cardiovascular, Free | Registration: Opens November 1 strength and fl exibility activities. Mon./Wed./Fri. • 10:00 am T’ai Chi Yang 24 Practice Volunteer Class Leader: Norman Tada Free | Registration: Opens November 1 Participants are led in the form of Yang 24 and QiQong 18, an exercise that Low-Impact Aerobics Volunteer Class Leader: Anne Nixon works the internal energy through mind, body and breathing. Get great aerobic exercise in this high-intensity, low-impact class! Monday • 10:00 am & Wednesday • 8:30 am Monday & Friday • 9:00 am Free | Registration: Opens November 1 Free | Registration: Opens November 1

SilverSneakers® Circuit Certifi ed Instructor: Tasha Kahalee FITNESS CLASSES: FEE-BASED Get up and go in this aerobics class that’s safe, heart-healthy and gentle You may register for these programs one month at a time. Registration opens on the joints! Perfect for participants who are fi t and active as well as on the 15th of the previous month unless otherwise stated. those who want an energizing activity. This class includes easy-to-follow low-impact movement, upper-body strength, abdominal conditioning, ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE (Body Balance/Ease of Movement) stretching and relaxation exercises designed to energize your lifestyle. Certifi ed Instructor: Naina Dewan, MFA The Alexander Technique is a method of neuromuscular education that Tuesday & Thursday • 9:15 am gently reduces tension and enhances body awareness, ease of movement, Free | Registration: Opens November 1 balance, coordination, and a sense of well-being. SilverSneakers® Classic Certifi ed Instructor: Tracy Welmaker Tuesday • 2:15 pm (11/12 – 1/14) Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed Cost: $35/8 weeks to increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for Registration: Closes November 11 daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers® ball are off ered for resistance. A chair is used for seated Yoga Chair Yoga NOW TWICE EACH WEEK exercises and standing support. This class can be adapted by the student depending on their fi tness level and abilities. Certifi ed Instructor: Ann Toni Minard Get the benefi t of traditional yoga without removing your shoes or getting Monday & Friday • 12:15 pm on the fl oor! Chairs will be used for seated poses and standing support. Free | Registration: Opens November 1 Wednesday • 10:00 am & Friday • 10:30 am Cost: $30/mo

10 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 Beginning Yoga Certifi ed Instructor: Susannah Mele Intermediate – 1st FridaY: Come have some “end of the week” fun with Specifi cally designed for the beginning yoga student. Come learn the basic this group on the fi rst Friday night of each month! poses, breathing techniques and modifi cations to help build a foundation 1st Friday of each month • 6:30 pm | Free for continued yoga practice! Scottish Country Dance Volunteer Class Leader: Peter Taylor Monday & Wednesday • 1:00 pm | Cost: $30/mo A great time to socialize and enjoy this fun form of partner dancing. Intermediate Yoga Certifi ed Instructor: Susannah Mele All levels welcome! This class is designed for those who have some experience and are ready Wednesday • 6:30 pm | Free to progress in their practice. Tuesday & Thursday • 10:40 am | Cost: $30/mo T’AI CHI CHIH NEW DAY & TIME WELLNESS PROGRAMS Certifi ed Instructors: Adabelle Rychtarik Movin’ and Groovin’ With T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 gentle, meditative movements that circulate Chiropractic Wellness and balance the life energy that fl ows within us, bringing many mental Presented by FOSA, Dr. Molly Smyser, and physical benefi ts. This instructional class off ers a supportive Simply Southern Chiropractic Wellness environment for students to learn and continue practicing T’ai Chi Chih. Come learn about the personal approach to chiropractic wellness and how Tuesday • 11:45 am (Class will not meet 12/10-1/10) it can improve your quality of life! We will play a fun trivia game and off er Cost: $20/mo free spinal screenings. Zumba Gold® Certifi ed Instructor: Janine Smith Monday, November 11 • 10:00 am | Free Come join ZUMBA GOLD®, a modifi ed Zumba® class that recreates the Registration: Opens November 1 original moves we love. This class is designed for everybody at every level looking for low-impact, easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography. Chairs are Organ Donation Saves Lives! always available to continue all moves seated if necessary. Presented by Valerie Johnson, Director of Education Programs, Donate Life South Carolina Tuesday • 1:00 pm | Cost: $20/mo Get the facts about who can become an organ donor and how. What is the process for someone who needs a transplant? Hear from donation recipients about the experience of receiving the gift of life! DANCE Registration: Opens November 1 Tuesday, November 12 • 10:00 am | Free LIB RYAN BALLROOM DANCE GROUP Registration: Opens November 1 Volunteer Class Leader: Bert Gloyd Come learn from other participants the basic steps of the Foxtrot, Tango, Fall Risk Prevention Waltz and more. All levels are welcome! Presented by FOSA Charles Perdue, Cigna Monday • 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Free This class will discuss the important facts about falling, risk hazards, and how to make a plan to prevent falling. Ballroom Dance – 4th Friday Tuesday, December 10 • 10:00 am | Free Join the Lib Ryan Ballroom Dance Group on the fourth Friday of each Registration: Opens November 1/Closes December 9 month for an evening of fellowship and dancing. All levels welcome! 4th Friday of each month • 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Free Meditation and Mindfulness Workshop (Potluck dinner @ 6:30 pm; Dancing to follow) Presented by Karen Noonan, M.Sc. Certifi ed Yoga Therapist, Meditation & Yoga Nidra Facilitator Line Dance Volunteer Class Leader: Barbara Steele introductory: Come learn the basic steps of line dancing. With time, patience and guided practice, meditation Thursday • 1:30 – 2:00 pm | Free brings endless benefi ts to the mind and body. Karen will teach some easy techniques to help begin your journey in meditation. Beginner: This class is for line dancers new to the hobby. If you are unfamiliar with the basic steps, take the introductory class fi rst. Tuesday, January 21 • 1:00 pm | Cost: $5 Thursday • 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Free Registration: Opens November 1/Closes January 20 Intermediate: For line dancers with some experience who enjoy a variety of music and choreography! Monday • 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Free Wednesday • 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Free Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 11 This popular course is brought to Senior Action by Pelham Medical Center

assistance Program OFFERED FROM FEBRUARY TO APRIL

Since 1968, the AARP Tax-Aide volunteer-based program has helped nearly 50 million low- to moderate-income taxpayers across America. The program o ers free tax preparation to anyone that can’t a ord it or wants extra assistance in preparing their taxes. Senior Action will be scheduling appointments for you at these locations from IMPACT February through April. Senior Action DIABETES 50 Directors Drive, Greenville Sears Shelter Impact Diabetes—Core Class 100 E. Park Ave, Greenville “Core” is designed for clients who have or are at risk for developing Zoar United Methodist Church diabetes and have not previously taken the Impact Diabetes class. 1005 Hwy 357, Greer Participants meet every Friday for 9 weeks. Pre and post assessments will be done one-on-one with the diabetes educator. Throughout the session Augusta Rd United we will address 7 core concepts including healthy eating, risk factors, Methodist Church exercise, weight management and more! The goal is to give you tools to 8324 Augusta Rd, Pelzer manage or prevent diabetes eff ectively. Friday • 11:00 am (January 10 – March 6) | Free Registration: Opens November 1/Closes January 9 Would you Like to volunteer to help in the Tax Assistance Program? Impact Diabetes—Refresher Class We need a variety of compassionate and friendly individuals to “Refresher” is designed for clients who have attended a previous join our volunteer team. We’ll provide the training and support Impact Diabetes course at Senior Action and want to continue their to help you learn new skills. To volunteer, please send an education. This ongoing class will meet the 2nd Friday of each month email to [email protected] and is intended to support you with information and relevant discussion Counselors: work with taxpayers by fi lling out tax returns. about diabetes. We will cover a variety of diff erent topics; share ideas, tips and even recipes that have helped participants continue the journey Client Facilitators: greet taxpayers, help organize toward better health! Join this class to stay on track! paperwork, & manage the fl ow of service. 2nd Friday • 1:00 pm (Resumes 1/10/20) | Free Schedulers: return calls from interested clients, Registration: Opens November 1 schedule appointments for tax payer. Administrative Supporters: check and log voice mail messages, send appointment confi rmations by email. FREE Blood Pressure Checks Pelham Medical Center will be in the Senior Action Lobby from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm November 11, 25 | December 9, 16 | January 6, 27 Call (864) 335-5011 to schedule your appointment AFTER FEBRUARY 3 12 planahead

Solving the Medicare Maze SNAP Benefits: Do I Qualify? Presented by FOSA Andrew Ross, (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) American Benefi ts Solution Presented by Tasha McClendon, SC Thrive Medicare can be confusing! Let us help you navigate through SNAP is a federal nutrition program that helps you stretch the Medicare Maze of 2020. Come and learn with us; you don’t want to be your food budget and buy healthy food. It is meant to supplement, or add lost without the map to parts A, B, C and D. to, your monthly food dollars. It can be used to purchase food at grocery Friday, November 15 • 1:00 pm | Free stores, convenience stores and some farmers’ markets and co-op food Registration: Opens November 1/ programs. Come hear from Tasha McClendon, SNAP Coordinator with SC Closes November 14 Thrive, if you might qualify for this program. Thursday, December 5 • 10:00 am | Free The Hello Game…What Are Your Five Wishes? Registration: Opens November 1/ Presented by FOSA Jessica Drotleff , Wren Hospice Closes December 4 Come play this fun conversational game with Jessica! It’s the safe, easy way to talk about living and dying and what matters most! Tuesday, December 17 • 1:00 pm | Free Lunch is served from 11:30 -12:30 pm Registration: Opens November 1/Closes December 16 Café remains open until 1:00 pm.

Monday – Friday | Cost: $6 Registration: By 1:00 pm the previous day Ask how you can receive a discount & get your meal free! dinetogether

LUNCH AND LEARN What Is “The Best Exercise” For Me? Presented by Dr. Robert Hanlin, Family Practitioner, Partners in Primary Care The benefi ts of exercise are more than just physical. Special Learn how to pick the right exercise for you. Thanksgiving Lunch Thursday, November 14 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Our meal provider will serve some traditional Cost: $8 Thanksgiving favorites while we set the tables to refl ect Registration: Opens October 15/ this special holiday. Bring your favorite dessert to share! Closes November 12 Wednesday, November 27 | Cost $6 EAT-ERTAINMENT Program begins: 11:30 am Lunch Served: 11:45 am Michael Cogdill (No cost to ACOG Meal Program members) Michael Cogdill is an American Journalist, Anchor, Novelist, Facility closes after lunch. Screenwriter, and Film Producer. His work as a journalist has Registration: appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, MSNBC, and CNN. He has Opens November 15/ been the recipient of 29 Emmys and a National Edward R. Murrow Award. Closes November 26 Thursday, January 23 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Cost: $8 Registration: Opens December 15/Closes January 21 13 livewell

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Monday Art Paint Happy Alcohol Inks These classes are guided from start to finish, Each session, participants will complete an acrylic Create art using various mediums and so no experience is needed. You are welcome painting with the guidance of the instructor. surfaces. Due to mild fumes, this class is not to sit in on any class and observe before Friday • 1:30-3:30 pm recommended for people with breathing becoming a participant. Cost: $10/Class limitations. Monday • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuesdays • 2:00 – 3:30 pm Cost: $10/Class November Cost: $10/Class Registration: Now open November November 1: Pilgrims November Registration: Now open November 8: Autumn Landscape Registration: Now open November 4: Stone Steps | acrylic November 15: Owl Nov. 5: Cornucopia on yupo paper November 11: Native American November 22: Northern Lights Nov. 12: Harvest painting on yupo paper Headdress | graphite Nov. 19: Alcohol ink Christmas November 18: Colorful Turkey | December ornaments acrylic Registration: November 15 Nov. 26: Wreath painting on November 25: Pumpkins | graphite December 6: Christmas Wreath photo paper December 13: Cabin in the Snow December December 20: Cardinal on Fence December Registration: Opens November 15 Registration: Opens November 15 December 2: Snowflake | water colors January Dec. 3: Christmas tree painting December 9: Pine Cone | graphite Registration: December 15 December 16: Winter Trees | water on glitter paper January 3: Winter Mountains colors January 10: Snowman January January January 17: Hydrangeas Registration: Opens November 15 January 24: Pet Portrait Registration: Opens December 15 Jan. 7: Flamingo on photo paper January 31: Ocean Sunset January 6: Shoe Prints in Snow | Jan. 14: Your choice graphite Jan. 21: Valentine’s Day tile (set of 4) February Jan. 28: Valentine’s Day scene painting January 13: Tree and Moon | acrylic Registration: January 15 January 27: Icy Fence & Tree Scene | February graphite February 7: Spring Flowers February 14: Butterfly Registration: Opens January 15 February 21: Abstract Feb. 4: Valentine’s Day cards February 28: Roses in Vase Feb.11: Valentine’s Day pendants Feb.18: Bunny painting on photo paper Feb. 25: Create wrapping paper with Alcohol Ink designs

14 open Studios J EWELRY Come join artists who want to spend time together creating in their medium. Bring your own supplies. Register for the quarter. Jewelry Make & Take Registration: Opens November 1 Learn to make jewelry to wear, sell or gift. Complete a project each class and take it with you the same day! Supplies provided. Quilting 1st Tuesday of each month For the experienced quilter who wants to collaborate with other quilters 10:00 – 11:30 am | Cost: $5 on ideas. Registration: Opens November 1 Monday • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Free Jewelry Repair A Stitch In Time For members that want to learn how to make basic repairs, restring For anyone who stitches with hooks and needles. Group often donates beads, replace jump rings, etc. (No soldering). Thelma will offer guidance items to local organizations. on how you can fix your broken pieces of jewelry. Monday • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free 3rd Tuesday of each month Mixed Media 10:00 – 11:30 am | Free For sketch artists, oil, acrylic or watercolor artists. Registration: November 1 Wednesday • 9:30 – 11:30 am | Free Basket Weaving GAMES Please register at the front desk or online. For experienced weavers. Participants purchase their own supplies and Registration for all Games: Opens November 1 work on individual projects while enjoying the company of other weavers 1st & 3rd Thursday • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Free Billiards Open During Business Hours | Free Applique For those who practice the art of applique at any level. Bingo November 21 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free Monday, November 11 • 2:30 pm | Free December 12 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free Registration: Closes November 8 Sponsored by Homebridge Financial Photos Photo Embellishments Friday, November 22 • 2:30 pm | Free This is a guided lesson on how to turn a simple photograph into a Registration: Closes November 21 unique piece of art. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Sponsored by Synexus Clinical Research Wednesday, November 6 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm Monday, December 9 • 2:30 pm | Free Wednesday, December 4 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm Registration: Closes December 6 Wednesday, January 8 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm Sponsored by Crescent Hospice Cost: $12 | Registration: November 1 Friday, December 20 • 2:30 pm | Free Registration: Closes December 19 CRAFTING Sponsored by Cigna Beginner Applique NEW CLASS Monday, January 13 • 2:30 pm | Free (Quilting Technique) Registration: Closes January 10 Learn the art of hand applique! This six-week class provides a project kit Sponsored by Humana and fabric to create a beautiful image of South Carolina’s state bird and flower. Basic sewing or quilting experience required. Fee covers kit and Friday, January 24 • 2:30 pm | Free fabric, but please bring your own sharp (to the point) scissors to class. Registration: Closes January 23 Class limited to 10 people. Sponsored by WellCare Thursday • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm November 7, 14, 21 & December 5, 12, 19 Cost: $20 Registration: November 1

Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 15 Bridge St. Nick’s Flicks Beginner: Wednesday • 10:00 –11:15 am | Free The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG) Intermediate: Wednesday • 12:45 – 4:30 pm | Free A magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim Advanced: Thursday • 12:45 – 4:30 pm | Free and other classic characters from a Christmas Carol. Hand & Foot Game Wednesday, December 4 • 2:45 – 4:30 pm | Free Tuesday • 12:45 – 4:45 pm | Free Registration: Closes December 3 Wednesday • 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Free Sponsored by Cigna Mexican Dominoes Christmas Story (PG) Friday • 1:15 – 4:15 pm | Free Not to be confused with “A “ Christmas Story, this fantasy tale reimagines the origins of Santa Claus as a young orphan named Nikolas. He shows Ping Pong his gratitude to the villagers who raised him by starting the Christmas Subject to space availability and upon member request. Afternoons only. tradition of gift-giving. Wednesday, December 11 • 2:45 – 4:30 pm | Free Registration: Closes December 10 LANGUAGES Sponsored by Expert Real Estate Registration: Opens November 1 Christmas Child German - Intermediate/Advanced A life-sized nativity leads a man to learn about his past and lost family. Wednesday • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Free Wednesday, December 18 • 2:45 – 4:30 pm | Free Registration: Closes December 17 SIGN LANGUAGE (All levels) Please bring a favorite snack to share. Monday • 11:00 am | Free SPANISH MUSIC Bring your own instrument. Beginner : Tuesday & Thursday • 11:20 am Registration: Opens November 1 Intermediate: Tuesday & Thursday • 10:10 am Advanced: Tuesday & Thursday • 9:00 am Jazz Ensemble – “The Carolinians Senior Jazz Band” December 3 – January 23 Tuesday • 8:45 am | Free Registration Closes: November 27 Upstate Senior Concert Band Cost: $25 per session | $15 for book (Beginner only) Tuesday • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Free Old Men of Swing Jazz Band and lisa MOVIES See Jazz instructor, Ron Hamilton, to inquire about joining this group Registration: Opens November 1 3rd Thursday • 10:00 am | Free ALL PROGRAMS are Beginner Ukulele Mid-Week MOvies 1-HOUR unless otherwise Monday, 1:15 –2:00 pm or 2:15 – 3:00 pm | Free Join us for a film, popcorn, and community. noted Casablanca (G) Intermediate Ukulele – “Happy Strummers” A jaded nightclub owner in war-torn Casablanca whose loyalties are torn Friday • 10:00 am | Free between the love of his life and the greater good. Advanced Ukulele Wednesday, November 20 • 2:45 – 4:30 pm | Free Friday • 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Free Registration: Closes November 19 Breakfast at Tiffany’s (G) An eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian SOCIAL GROUPS millionaire meets her next-door neighbor, and has to decide which man Registration for all Groups: Opens November 1 is right for her. Wednesday, January 22 • 2:45 – 4:30 pm | Free AARP Chapter Meeting Registration: Closes December 21 2nd Tuesday • 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Free

16 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 BOOK CLUB: LIT WITS See front desk for book descriptions. Member Buzz 4th Tuesday • 2:30 pm | Free A social mixer for new and active members to get acquainted while November 26 | A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman enjoying light refreshments and activities. The Senior Action staff team January 28 | Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens will provide updates on current happenings as well as share pieces of February 25 | On Gold Mountain by Lisa See Senior Action history. March 24 | The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure Tuesday, December 3 • 3:00 pm | Free Registration: Closes December 2 RED HATS The Red Hat Society is a membership club that meets at Senior Action. Annual dues are $30. You must be a member of the Red Hat Society to participate. 1st Tuesday • 2:00 pm | Free (after RHS annual dues) Bible Study International Ballet’s The Nutcracker Led by Senior Action member, Betty Atkins, the group will share words of Revel in the exquisite beauty of International Ballet’s classical version of encouragement for growth, hope, and faith rooted in the Bible. Please The Nutcracker. Senior Action off ers discounted matinee tickets to this bring your Bible to every session. time-honored Christmas tradition. Tickets can be purchased at the front 3rd Monday • 3:00 pm | Free desk. Transportation not provided. Sunday, December 8 • 3:00-5:00 pm | Cost: $20 Tickets on sale November 8 SPECIAL EVENTS Registration for all events: Opens November 1 Carolinian Senior Jazz Band Holiday Concert Come celebrate the holidays to the music of Senior Action’s very own Memories in Writing Carolinians! In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to recall and share precious Thursday, December 19 • 2:00 pm | Free memories. Participants receive a workbook containing thoughtfully- Registration: Closes December 18 crafted, easy-to-answer questions that help you recollect and record memories at your own pace. Come meet new friends, share memories, and Lib Ryan Ballroom Dance Club HOLIDAY BALL laugh together. Kick up your heels on the dance fl oor to joyously ring in the holidays! For Wednesday, November 6 • 10:00-11:30 am | Cost: $25 active Lib Ryan Dance Club members. Registration: Closes November 5 Friday, December 20 • 6:30 pm | Free OR Registration: Closes December 16 Tuesday, January 14 • 10:00-11:30 am | Cost: $25 Registration: Closes January 13 AARP SMart driver safety course Flowers of Love: The Art Designed for drivers 50+. This course teaches ways to manage and of Floral Arrangement accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time while learning invaluable safety techniques. Sponsored by FOSA Valerie Watkins, Crescent Hospice (Please bring your driver’s license and AARP card if you are a Join Crescent Hospice for an afternoon of fun while making beautiful member) fl ower arrangements. Monday, January 27 • 8:45 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 12 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Free Registration: Closes January 24 Registration: Closes November 6 Cost: $15/AARP Members | $20/Non-AARP Member AARP Driver safety carfit check up Birthday Party CarFit is an interactive and educational program that teaches participants Sponsored by Wren Hospice how to make their personal vehicle “fi t” them properly. The goal is to Do you have a birthday this quarter (November, December, or January)? increase safety and mobility in your vehicle. To schedule a 20-minute We want to celebrate with you! Join us for cake and ice cream to celebrate appointment at Senior Action call Karen Patterson 803-671-0821. your life in good company. Friday, November 22 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Free Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 pm | Free (by appointment) Registration: Closes January 27 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3660 17 JAUNTS & EXCURSIONS Registration: Opens November 1 JAUNTS

Joys of the Season Jaunt Mannheim Steamroller @ The Peace Center/ Lunch @ Brick Street Café Get in the Christmas Spirit as Mannheim Steamroller fills the Peace Center with the sounds of the season. This group is known for their blend of classical music with elements of new age and rock, and for their modern recordings of Christmas music. Experience the performance of the Southern Christmas Show #1 Christmas music artist in history, and for the first time ever, hear the Charlotte, NC entire album that started it all LIVE – Mannheim Steamroller Christmas! Travel with Senior Action for the traditional Southern Christmas Show! We’ll begin our Joys of the Season Jaunt with lunch at the Brick Street You’ll stroll through Christmas Tree Lane, featuring freshly cut trees from Café. Known for their delicious homemade cakes, you can also enjoy a NC, peek in the windows of the marvelous doll houses and miniature variety of delectable items from the menu before indulging in their sweet scenes at the Enchanted Village, as well as see treasures from talented treats! Lunch will be Dutch Treat! artisans and crafters. There are over 500 merchants! Saturday, November 23 Monday, November 18 | Cost: $24 Cost: $80 (Orchestra Section Seating) Depart: 8:00 am | Return: 6:00 pm Lunch at Brick Street is Dutch Treat Registration & Final Payment Due: December 11 Depart 12:30 pm | Lunch @ 1:00 pm | Performance @ Cost includes transportation and your tickets into the show. 4:00 pm | Return 6:30 pm Other Costs: Bring money for a quick breakfast in route, lunch at the Registration: Closes November 18 show, and plenty of shopping money. Minimum Travelers Needed: 10. Minimum travelers needed: 8 | Maximum travelers: 14 Trip Departs from & Returns to Orchard Park Trip Departs from & Returns to Orchard Park

Trip activity levels EASY See description of each trip Up to 2 blocks of walking on even terrain and a few stairs. Periodic rest stops and for specific details. intermittent seating available throughout the day. Wheelchair, cane and walker accessible.

mild IMPORTANT: Please inform us at Between 2-4 blocks of even walking and short flight(s) of stairs. Resting areas vary. the time of registration if you Standing approx. 30 minutes periodically over the day. Usually wheelchair, cane and walker will need wheelchair accessible accessible. transportation. moderate If you don’t like to drive at night, Up to 4 blocks of walking with incline and/or steps involved. Resting areas available at ask about how to secure an end of tour. Standing approx. 1 hour periodically over the day. May not be appropriate for Uber or Lyft that can provide you canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. with round-trip transportation to strenuous and from Senior Action at a very reasonable cost. More than 4 blocks of walking with many stairs and uneven terrain. No resting areas available for long periods of time. More than 1 hour of standing. Not appropriate for canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account. 18 Excursions Cha-Ching! Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Try your luck at the Casino! The cost of the trip includes a $20 voucher for electronic gaming machines. All participants must have a CAESAR REWARD CARD, which is free. You can get your card online or at the Caesar Rewards Center by presenting a valid photo ID at the Casino. You will need a valid and unique email address to establish your account. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRESENT A VALID FEDERAL ID FOR ENTRY INTO THE CASINO. A light breakfast will be served at the Berea Community Center once the bus arrives from Orchard Park. Thursday, January 16 | Cost: $25 Depart: 8:00 am (OP)/ 9:00 am BCC (Berea) Return: 6:15 pm (BCC)/7:00 pm (OP) Registration & Final Payment Due: January 9 Details: Cost includes a light breakfast, transportation on a Motor Coach bus (with minimum of 40 travelers), $20 Voucher for Electronic Gaming Machines at Harrah’s. Other Costs to you: Food & Souvenirs at the Casino Pick up & Drop off available at Orchard Park and Berea Community Center. Payments can be split into 2 installments of $12.50 each.

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Holiday Hoopla Join us as we travel locally to take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of COMING IN MARCH the season. We’ll head downtown to the Hyatt Regency where you can Revolution: The Music of the Beatles, A Symphonic Experience @ The Peace Center saunter along the corridors of the Festival of Trees and shop at near-by specialty shops such as the Mast General Store and Savannah’s Candy The Beatles come to life in Revolution, the new authorized symphonic Kitchen. tribute to the Fab Four, featuring top vocalists with full orchestration Not into shopping? Walk a few blocks to Dark Corner Distillery where you from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Accompanied by hundreds of can enjoy 6 diff erent spirit samples at your own pace. The tasting is $10 rare and unseen photos, video and animation of The Beatles, Revolution and you keep the shot glass. takes audiences on a magical musical and visual journey of one of the We’ll eat an early dinner at Tupelo Honey (Dutch Treat), a revival of greatest and most infl uential rock bands ever. Songs to be featured Southern food and traditions rooted from the Carolina mountains. include Yesterday, Ticket to Ride, All You Need is Love, Get Back, Hey Jude, Come Together, Got to Get You Into My Life and Here Comes the Sun, to After dinner, we’ll travel just a short way to Pickens Motor Speedway to take in the Upstate’s biggest interactive holiday lights show. name a few. We will also dine out at a local restaurant prior to the show. Thursday, March 26 | Cost: $63 Note: Participants must be able to walk from the Hyatt to all Depart: 4:30 pm | Return: 9:30 pm other stops in downtown. The distance from the Hyatt to Tupelo Registration & Final Payment Due: March 19 Honey, is 3 city blocks. Details: Cost includes Transportation and Ticket to the Performance Thursday, December 12 | Cost: $25 Other Costs to you: Dinner will be Dutch Treat . Depart from & Return to Depart: 1:30 pm | Return: 7:30 pm Orchard Park. Payments can be split into 3 installments of $21 each. Registration & Final Payment Due: December 9 Details: Cost includes transportation, entry into Pickens Speedway Upstate Light Show. Payments can be split into 2 installments of $12.50 each Other Costs to you: Early dinner at Tupelo Honey is Dutch Treat, shopping, Tasting at Distillery, $10 (optional). Depart from & Return to Orchard Park

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Costa Jennings Bruce, Director of Berea Community Center Costa joins Senior Action as the Site Director of the Berea Community Center. Costa was born and raised in Spartanburg, SC. She attended Clemson University, where she met her husband, Will, and graduated with a degree in Spanish Language & International Health. Upon graduating, Costa began working with a non-profit organization in Easley, SC called The Parenting Place as a Family Support Specialist. In this role, Costa met with local families to provide in-home parent education through the Health Families America home-visiting program. In 2015 she moved from Clemson to Asheville and began working at Blue Ridge Health as Patient Navigator, where she met with patients to connect them to community resources such as food pantries, housing organizations, health insurance, and more. Costa enjoys attending Clemson Football games, exercising, reading, finding new local restaurants to try with her husband, and spending time with her cat, Maple, and her rabbit, Riddle.

Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3640 21 berea november - January friday, november 1 friday, november 15 monday, december 2 monday, december 16 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic 10:30 am Paint Happy* 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 10:30 am Medicare 101 12:15 pm SilverSneakers® Classic 1:00 pm Ornament Crafts* 12:30 pm Balance & Falls: Stay Safe As You Age MOnday, November 4 1:00 pm Bingo tuesday, december 3 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic monday, november 18 9:00 am AARP Driver Safety tuesday, december 17 tuesday, november 5 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic Course* 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:00 am-2:00 pm AARP Driver 1:00 pm Stitch in Time Safety CarFit Check-Up (By 1:00 pm Stitch in Time 1:00 pm Stitch in Time Appointment) wednesday, december 18 wednesday, december 4 wednesday, november 6 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic tuesday, november 19 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 12:00 pm Holiday Concert 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* thursday, december 5 1:00 pm Memories in Writing* 1:00 pm Stitch in Time thursday, december 19 2:00 pm Cooking Matters 9:30 am Stitch in Time 9:30 am Stitch in Time wednesday, November 20 thursday, november 7 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 am Bible Study 9:30 am Stitch in Time 12:00 pm Hand Bell Concert 12:00 pm Wreath Making* 1:00 pm Hand Bells 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* friday, december 20 12:30 pm Alaskan Cruise Interest 1:00 pm Medicare Basics 10:00 am Bible Study Meeting 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic 1:00 pm Solving the Medicare 2:00 pm Cooking Matters friday, december 6 10:30 am Paint Happy* Maze 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic thursday, november 21 1:00 pm Bingo 1:00 pm Hand Bells 10:30 am Paint Happy* 9:30 am Stitch in Time monday, december 23 – friday, november 8 10:30 am Alaskan Cruise Interest Wednesday, January 1 9:30 am SNAP Benefi ts Explained Meeting 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic Closed for the Holidays 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 1:00 pm St. Nick’s Flicks: Home 1:00 pm Movie: The Devil Wears Thursday, january 2 Prada 10:00 am Bible Study Alone Nutcracker Tickets on Sale! 1:00 pm Hand Bells monday, december 9 9:30 am Stitch in Time 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* Monday, november 11 friday, november 22 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic friday, january 3 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 9:15 am Breakfast @ Berea 1:00 pm Bible Study 12:30 pm Exercising with Arthritis 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic tuesday, december 10 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic Seminar monday, November 25 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:30 am Paint Happy* 1:00 pm Bible Study 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 1:00 pm Stitch in Time monday, january 6 tuesday, november 12 1:00 pm The Hello Game…What wednesday, december 11 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic Are Your Five Wishes? 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:00 am SilverSneakers®Classic 12:45 pm Diet & Exercise for Healthy Bones 1:00 pm Organ Donation Saves tuesday, november 26 1:00 pm Hand Bells Lives 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* thursday, december 12 tuesday, january 7 1:00 pm Stitch in Time 1:00 pm Stitch in Time 9:30 am Stitch in Time 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* wednesday, november 13 wednesday, november 27 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 1:00 pm Stitch in Time 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 am Bible Study 1:00 pm Redefi ning Medicare into 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic Wellness Care 2:00 pm Cooking Matters 11:30 am Thanksgiving Lunch 1:00 pm Carolinians Senior Jazz thursday, november 14 Closed after Lunch Band Holiday Concert wednesday, january 8 9:30 am Stitch in Time friday, december 13 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic thursday, november 28 – 1:00 pm Mystery Craft* 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* Friday, November 29 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 am Bible Study Closed for Thanksgiving 1:00 pm St. Nick’s Flicks: A 1:00 pm Hand Bells Christmas Story

6 HUNTS BRIDGE RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29617 • HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • 864.467.3640 22 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3640 thursday, january 9 thursday, january 16 thursday, january 23 Wednesday, january 29 9:30 am Stitch in Time Trip: Harrah’s Casino 9:30 am Stitch in Time 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 9:30 am Stitch in Time 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* thursday, january 30 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 10:00 am Bible Study 9:30 am Stitch in Time Friday, january 10 10:00 am Bible Study 12:30 pm Alaskan Cruise Interest 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* Meeting 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic Friday, january 17 10:00 am Bible Study Friday, january 24 10:30 am Alaskan Cruise Interest 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic Friday, january 31 Meeting 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic 10:30 am Paint Happy* 9:30 am: SilverSneakers® Classic 1:00 pm Movie: The Intern 1:00 pm Birthday Party 1:00 pm Bingo 10:30 am Paint Happy* Monday, january 13 Monday, january 20 Monday, january 27 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic Closed for MLK, Jr. Day 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic 1:00 pm Bible Study Tuesday, january 21 12:30 pm Exercising with a Chronic Tuesday, january 14 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* Condition ALL PROGRAMS 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 1:00 pm Stitch in Time Tuesday, january 28 are 1:00 pm Stitch in Time Wednesday, january 22 10:00 am Line Dance Lessons* 1:00 pm Stitch in Time 1-HOUR 1:00 pm Memories in Writing* 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic unless otherwise 1:00 pm Meditation Workshop* Wednesday, january 15 1:00 pm Rock Painting* noted 10:00 am SilverSneakers® Classic ChooseWellness berea

Line Dance Lessons Organ Donation Saves Lives! Instructor: Dorinda Christian Presented by Valerie Johnson, Director of Whether you are a true beginner or experienced line dancer, you will Education Programs, Donate Life South Carolina enjoy this energetic group activity. Instruction will be provided to help Get the facts about who can become an organ donor and how. everyone feel successful in this class. Enjoy some great exercise, great What is the process for someone who needs a transplant? Hear from music and a great time with friends! donation recipients about the experience of receiving the gift of life! Tuesday & Thursday • 10:00 am | $30/Month Tuesday, November 12 • 1:00 pm | Free Registration: Opens November 1 Registration: Opens November 1 SilverSneakers® Classic Diet and Exercise for Certifi ed Instructors: Katherine Jones/Jo Miller/Kelly Rosche Healthy Bones Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises Presented by, Cindy Watson, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and Anderson University School of Physical Therapy activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with Did you know that half of all women and 1 in 5 men will suff er an handles and a SilverSneakers® ball are off ered for resistance. A chair osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime? Come learn some simple steps is used for seated exercises and standing support. This class can be you can do now to improve your bone health for life! adapted by the student depending on their fi tness level and abilities. Monday, January 6 • 12:45 pm | Free Monday & Wednesday • 10:00 am | Free Registration: Opens November 1/ Friday • 9:30 am | Free Closes January 3 Registration: Opens November 1

Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3640 23 Presented by FOSA, Shannon Cobb, PT, Meditation and Dedicated Therapy and Wellness Mindfulness Workshop Presented by Karen Noonan, M.Sc. Certifi ed Yoga Therapist, Meditation & Yoga Nidra Exercising with Arthritis Facilitator There is a lot of information out there about exercises to avoid when you have With time, patience and guided practice, meditation arthritis. This presentation will set the record straight on the BEST exercises for brings endless benefi ts to the mind and body. Karen will this common condition. teach some easy techniques to help begin your journey in Monday, November 11 • 12:30 pm | Free meditation. Registration: Opens November 1 Tuesday, January 28 • 1:00 pm | Cost: $5 Registration: Opens November 1/ Balance and Falls: Staying Safe As You Age Closes January 27 Did you know 1 out of 4 people over the age of 65 falls each year? Are you worried that your balance problems threaten your independence? Learn what you can do to help improve your balance. Monday, December 16 • 12:30 pm | Free ALL PROGRAMS Registration: Opens November 1/Closes December 13 are 1-HOUR Exercising with a Chronic Condition unless otherwise Do you know someone living with Parkinson’s Disease, stroke or cancer? Exercise noted can help all of these people! Come learn how specialized exercise programs help people feel stronger and live better with their condition. Monday, January 27 • 12:30 pm | Free Registration: Opens November 1/Closes January 24 berea DineTogether Special Spark Café Berea Thanksgiving Lunch Lunch is served from 11:30 am-12:00 pm and the Café remains open until 1:00 pm. Ask how you can receive Our meal provider will serve some traditional a discount and have your meal free. Thanksgiving favorites while we set the tables to refl ect this special holiday. Bring your favorite dessert to share! Register by 1:00 pm the previous day Cost: $6 Wednesday, November 27 | Cost $6 Program begins: 11:30 am Breakfast @ Berea Lunch Served: 11:45 am Sponsored by FOSA Partners in Primary Care (No cost to ACOG Meal Program members) Facility closes after lunch. Come meet one another, mingle with the staff , share ideas, learn what’s new at Senior Action and in the community, all Registration: while enjoying a light breakfast fare provided by the sponsor. Opens November 15/ Closes November 26 Friday, November 22 • 9:15 am | Free Registration: Opens November 1/ Closes November 20

24 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3640 PlanAhead – Financial berea Medicare 101 The Hello Game…What Are Your 5 Wishes? Presented by FOSA Michael Crocker, Presented by FOSA, Jessica Drotleff , Community Crocker Life & Health Relations Liaison, Wren Hospice What’s the diff erence between a Medicare Supplement Come play this fun conversational game with Jessica! It’s the safe, easy and a Medicare Advantage Plan? What are Medicare Parts A, B, C, way to talk about living and dying and what matters most! and D? We can help. Come to this free seminar and learn about your Monday, November 25 • 1:00 pm | Free options. This is an educational event ONLY; there will be no sales Registration: Opens November 1 / pitches or pressure to sign up with a particular plan or company. Closes November 22 Friday, November 1 • 10:30 am | Free Registration: Open Now Medicare Basics Presented by FOSA Keesha Carter, Cigna Solving the Medicare Maze This class will discuss the basics of Medicare, the Presented by FOSA Andrew Ross, diff erences between Medicare & Medicaid, the diff erent American Benefi ts Solution parts of Medicare, and how Medicare is funded. Medicare can be confusing! Let us help you navigate through the Thursday, December 5 • 1:00 pm | Free Medicare Maze of 2020. Come and learn with us, because you don’t Registration: Opens November 1/ want to be lost without the map to parts A, B, C and D. Closes December 4 Thursday, November 7 • 1:00 pm | Free Redefining Medicare Registration: Opens November 1/ into Wellness Care Closes November 6 Presented by FOSA Stacie Thompson, WellCare This presentation will help attendees rethink how to use SNAP Benefits: Do I Qualify? Medicare to best suit their individual needs. (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Presented by Tasha McClendon, SC Thrive Tuesday, January 7 • 1:00 pm | Free Registration: Opens November 1/Closes January 6 SNAP is a federal nutrition program that helps you stretch your food budget and buy healthy food. It is meant to supplement, or add to, your monthly food dollars. It can be used to purchase food at grocery stores, convenience stores and some farmers’ markets and co-op food programs. Come hear from Tasha McClendon, SNAP Coordinator with SC Thrive, if you might qualify for this program. Thursday, November 21 • 9:30 am | Free Registration: Opens November 1/ Closes November 20

SENIOR ACTION INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Please remember that Senior Action follows the Greenville County School Schedule. If there is no school, all Senior Action locations are closed. Tune into WYFF-4 TV for more information.

Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3640 25 LiveWell – Lifestyle berea ART Rock Painting Open studios: A Stitch In Time Join Instructor Alta Hall as she leads a guided lesson on how to paint designs onto river rocks. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For anyone who stitches with hooks and needles. Group often donates items to local organizations. Wednesday, January 22 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Cost $5 Registration Opens: November 1/Closes January 20 Tuesdays • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free Thursdays • 9:30 – 11:30 am | Free Registration: Opens November 1 GAMES Paint Happy Bingo During each session, participants will complete an acrylic painting with Friday, November 15 • 1:00 pm | Free the guidance of the instructor. All materials included in fee, no experience Registration: Opens Nov. 1/Closes Nov. 14 required. Sponsored by Crescent Hospice Fridays • 10:30 am | Cost: $10 per class Friday, December 20 • 1:00 pm | Free Registration: Opens November 1 Registration: Opens Nov. 1/Closes Dec. 19 November 15: Owl Sponsored by Expert Real Estate December 6: Christmas Wreath Friday, January 17 • 1:00 pm | Free December 20: Cardinal on Fence Registration: Opens Nov. 1/Closes Jan. 16 January 3: Winter Mountains Sponsored by Humana January 17: Hydrangeas ALL PROGRAMS January 31: Ocean Sunset are February 14: Butterfly MOVIES 1-HOUR unless otherwise February 28: Roses in Vase Registration: Opens November 1 noted FRIDAY MOVIE DAYS Wreath Making The Devil Wears Prada (PG-13) Instructor Karen Jones teaches how to create beautiful, fabric wreaths Friday, November 8 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free for your home during the holidays. No experience necessary. All supplies Registration: Closes November 7 provided. Sponsored by Cigna Wednesday, November 20 • 12:00 – 2:00 pm The Intern (PG-13) Cost $10 Friday, January 10 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free Registration Opens: November 1/Closes November 18 Registration: Closes January 9 Sponsored by Expert Real Estate Ornament Crafts Create a festive holiday ornament in good company. No experience St. Nick’s flicks Bring your favorite snack to share! necessary. All supplies provided except scissors. Space is limited to 10 people, so sign up now! Home Alone (PG) Friday, December 6 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free Monday, December 2 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Cost $7 Registration: Closes December 5 Registration Opens: November 1/Closes November 27

Mystery Crafts A Christmas Story (PG) Exercise your creativity while making a mystery craft and enjoying the Friday, December 13 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Free company of other members. Registration: Closes December 12 Wednesday, January 8 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Cost $7 Registration Opens: November 1/Closes January 5

26 Register online at www.senioraction.org • 864.467.3640 MUSIC AARP Smart Driver Safety Course Hand Bells Designed for drivers 50+. This course teaches ways to manage and Led by member Faith Chestnut accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and Come learn how to play Hand Bells within the sanctuary of reaction time while learning invaluable safety techniques. (Please community. Ability to read music not required. bring your driver’s license and AARP card if you are a member.) Thursday, November 7, 14, 21 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 3 • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 5 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Registration: Opens Nov. 1/Closes Dec. 2 Wednesday, December 11 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Cost: $15/AARP Members | $20/Non-AARP Thursday, December 19 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm Members Free | Registration Opens: November 1

SOCIAL CLUBS Bible Study with Betty Atkins Led by Senior Action member, Betty Atkins, the group will share words International Ballet’s The Nutcracker of encouragement for growth, hope, and faith rooted in the Bible. Revel in the exquisite beauty of International Ballet’s classical version Please bring your Bible to every session. of The Nutcracker. Senior Action offers discounted matinee tickets to 2nd Monday • 1:00 pm | Free this time-honored Christmas tradition. Tickets can be purchased at the Registration: Opens November 1 front desk. Transportation not provided. Sunday, December 8 • 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $20 Bible Study with Chuck Mayo Tickets on sale November 8 Chuck Mayo pastors Heritage Baptist Church in the Monaghan Community. This Bible study will focus on living our faith with vibrancy Carolinian Senior Jazz Band Holiday Concert as our roles shift with age. Come celebrate the holidays with music from Senior Action’s very own Every Thursday • 10:00 am | Free Carolinians! (No meeting 12/19 or 1/2) Thursday, December 12 • 1:00 pm | Free Registration: Opens November 1 Registration: Opens Nov.1/Closes Dec. 11

Holiday Concert by the Greenville Textile Chorale SPECIAL EVENTS Join us during lunch time as the Greenville Textile Chorale performs AARP Driver Safety CARFIT check up! a Christmas concert filled with all of your favorite holiday songs. The CarFit is an interactive and educational program that teaches Textile Chorale is a part of the Greenville Textile Heritage Society participants how to make their personal vehicle “fit” them properly. whose mission is to preserve the Textile History of Greenville County. The goal is to increase safety and mobility in your vehicle. To schedule Wednesday, December 18 • 12:00 pm | Free a 20-minute appointment at the Berea Community Center, call (during Spark Cafe). Karen Patterson 803-671-0821. No registration necessary Monday, November 18 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (By Appointment) | Free Hand Bell Lunch Concert Enjoy the uplifting tones of holiday music performed by fellow Senior Memories in Writing: Story Sharing Workshop Action members while you enjoy lunch and fellowship with others. In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to recall and share Thursday, December 19 • 12:00 pm | Free precious memories. Participants receive a workbook containing thoughtfully-crafted, easy-to-answer questions that help you recollect Birthday Party and record memories at your own pace. Come meet new friends, share Sponsored by Cigna memories, and laugh together. Do you have a birthday this quarter (November, December, or Wednesday, Nov. 6 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm January)? We want to celebrate with you! Join us for cake and ice Registration: Opens Nov. 1/Closes Nov. 5 cream to celebrate your life in good company. OR Friday, January 24 • 1:00 pm | Free Tuesday, Jan. 14 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Registration: Opens November 1/Closes January 23 Registration: Opens Nov. 1/Closes Jan. 13

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