April Is National Volunteer Month. We Want to Thank All of the Volunteers Who Give Service to Our Community to Make It a Better Place to Live and Raise Our Families
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April is National Volunteer Month. We want to thank all of the volunteers who give service to our community to make it a better place to live and raise our families. Volunteering enriches your life and those who you help. CLUB 60+ April 2019 Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center FREE Membership for those 60 years of age & older Where People Meet Friends Detailed Monthly Act ... Pg 2 What we Provide....…. .. Pg 4 Health and Fitness…… . Pg 4 Off Site Activities…… .... Pg 5 Monthly Menu…..… ...... Pg 6 Mardi Gras Activity Calendar… ..... Pg 7 2019 Volunteer Options… ..... Pg 8 Billiards Room ……… ..... Pg 4 Meal Programs ………..Pg 10 Transportation ….. ....... .Pg 10 Home Repair …………..Pg 11 Medicare Fraud…….... Pg 11 Trips ………………..….. Pg 9 Mission Statement: We provide services and opportunities for Seniors which enhance personal wellbeing, promote friendship, facilitate sustainable independence and dignity. In this Issue ... Senior Center Easter Egg Hunt and 1400 H.C. Vol 4 Issue 4 Easter Bonnet Parade Fri April 19th the Mathis Dr. Paducah, KY 42001 Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm Easter Egg hunt will start at 11:25 sharp. Fun, Prizes and Food. Wear your best Easter Bonnet. The Easter Bunny will be for pictures with our seniors friends. Supper Club Supper Club meets on the Third Tuesday each month at 5 pm. This month Painting with Teresa, we will meet at Beer Werks (old Grayhound Bus Station corner of Monroe & 4th street.) Tuesday April 16th. If at- Tuesdays in April and May at 1pm. A local artist Tere- tending, please give your reservation to Brittany sa Perry (the daughter of Oliver Brown) will be here to so that we can make a group reservation. help with directions and instructions. Beginner and in- termediate levels are welcome. Bring your own sup- plies and projects. You may use water color, craft Making Greeting Cards with Jami paint, acrylics or pencils (no oils) Drawing with out Mon April 29th 10:30-11:30. These are fun and paint is allowed and encouraged. If you are not sure, simple to make. You will be able to keep the just sit in on a session and see what is going on. cards and send them to your friends and family. Make an Easter Bonnet Senior Yoga to Continue With We will be offering an Easter Bonnet Making Class on Stephanie Back by popular demand. This Mon April 15th at 10:30 am. If you have a hat or items class is designed especially for Senior Adults to use for decoration, please bring them. with lots of stretching and toning. Yoga will con- We will have limited hat forms and deco- tinue through May on Thursdays at 9 am. Wear rations for your use. Material will be comfortable clothing. You may use a chair or a available for the remainder of the day on mat on the floor. Monday April 15 and Tuesday April 16th. Legal Aid Free Spunky Old Gals Eating Out Monday April 22nd meet at 5pm at . Meet at Fri April 26th at 9 am. Registration required. Sign up in Mi Lindo Michoacan 2701 Irvin Cobb Dr. South the Senior Center Office. ties and Events this Month this Events ties and Side. Make your reservation with Brittany. “You Want to Know”…….. We are starting a new program of small classes of topics we hope you will find of interest. The classes will meet after lunch. This months “You Want to Know” offerings. Activi Bullying doesn't end on the playground. Seniors can be targets of bullying too. Come learn about senior bullying; how to identify it and how to help overcome and eliminate the growing problem. Door prize drawing Leader Teresa Thompson from Murray Friday April 12th at 1pm in the Conference Room. Coping with a Crisis It is possible to do more than just survive a crisis. You can grow in the midst of the crisis! Discover growth tools that you can use to help yourself and others through the many crises of life. Frank Queen, founder of “Encouragement 214”, will be leading this discussion. Thurs April 18th at 1pm -Activity Room. Healthy Living for your Brain and Body. Presented by Helene French from the Alzheimer's Association. Fri- day April 26th at 1pm in the Activity Room. 2 Page | Paducah/McCracken County Senior Center | PaducahSeniorCenter.org Programs and Activities and Activities Programs ELVIS FUN PaducahSeniorCenter.org | Page 3 Voted Best Funeral Home Best Facility. Best Staff. Best Price. Lawrence Professional Cleaning Services Specializing in Janitorial & Flooring 270-816-2074 PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS (270) 575-4529 www.caringpeopleservices.com For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Paducah McCracken Senior Center, Puducah, KY A 4C 01-1466 Daily Activities Include Spunky Old Gals Eating Out Wii, Card Playing, Puzzles, TV, Meet the Spunky Old Girls for dinner out on the town. Fellowship, Exercise & Workout Scheduled one evening in the months of April, July Room, Billiards Room, Computers and November. with Internet, Corn Hole, Exercise Classes and Lunch. Billiards Room The Pool Room is open for men Walk with Ease and women from 8am to 3:45 pm Taught by a certified Arthritis Foundation Instruc- Mon.—Fri. We have professional tor. Learn tips on how to keep active with Arthritis. grade pool tables. The yearly Wear walking shoes. Walking will be outside when membership fee to use the pool weather permits. Next class to be announced. room is $20 for unlimited play. Exercise for Seniors Arts and Craft Easy stretching and toning Crochet Club Tuesday 1-2 pm. Card Making– sched- exercises; many completed uled monthly. For other opportunities at the Off Site while seated. Good fellowship program, check the calendar on page 7 and friends exercising together Mon. Wed. & Fri. at 10 am. Blood Pressure Screenings On the first Tuesday and the third Friday. See page 7 Exercise Workout Room Commercial treadmills, weight ma- chine, recumbent bikes, free weights Beauty Shop and TV. Open Free for Registered Open Tues. and Thurs. by appointment. Please call Seniors 8am–3:45. Mon. - Fri. No Lynn Hunt at 270-559-4986 to make an appointment crowds during the afternoon hours. Free Legal Aid ms and Activities Activities ms and Health Speakers & Presentations KY Legal Aid will be on site to assist Seniors. Check in Weekly presentation on topics of interest for aging the office for the schedule. and active senior adults. Free AARP Tax Service Free Computers with Internet and Progra Services offered during February and March each Free Wi-Fi Available year. Reservations required. Welcome Leanne Johnson Leanne just joined the Senior Center Staff as the Senior Service Coordinator responsible for Off Site Activities. Leanne is very excited to bring her experience to the Senior Center. She is currently continuing her education to become a Health and Wellness Fitness Coach. Previ- ously she has spent most of her time doing end of life care. She is want- ing to focus on making a positive impact in the quality of life for our Sen- iors. In her free time, she loves to play with her 10 year old son and vol- unteer with his activities. She enjoys her workout time in the gym. 4 Page | Paducah/McCracken County Senior Center | PaducahSeniorCenter.org Off Site Activities Site Activities Off Off Site April Festivities Activities $SULOQG&UDIW7LPH'HFRXSDJHDZRRGHQSLFWXUHIUDPH%ULQJVRPH for Seniors ROGPDJD]LQHVWRULSDSDUW:HZLOODOVRSOD\WKHJDPH287%8567 $SULOWKಧ9ROXQWHHU%LQJRದ/HDUQDERXW9ROXQWHHU2SSRUWXQLWLHVDQG Off Site Activi- ties Tues 1:30- ZLQVRPHJUHDWSUL]HVZLWK&KULVWLQHWKH56933URMHFW'LUHFWRU 3:30. Location: $SULOWK/HDUQDERXWWKH2PEXGVPDQ3URJUDPDQG(OGHU$EXVH 501 Cherry Circle Communi- 3UHYHQWLRQZLWK6XVDQ%ODFN:HZLOODOVRKDYHVRPH(DVWHUJRRGLHV ty Room. 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Fried Potatoes Buttered Green Peas Margarine-Sour Cream Wheat Roll, Margarine White Rice Cooked Cabbage Wheat Roll, Margarine Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Whole Wheat Roll, Cornbread, Margarine Orange Sherbet Wheat Roll, Pineapple Ginger Snap Cookie Peach/Granola Fruit Jell-O Chicken Salad on Ham Beef Stew Fish on Ground Beef & Rice with Lettuce & Tomato Baked Beans Creamy Slaw Whole Wheat Bun Let- Marinara Sauce Three Bean Salad Cauliflower/ Cheese Buttered Green Peas tuce, Tomato & Onion Corn O'Brien Wheat Roll, Margarine Wheat Roll, Margarine Wheat Roll, Margarine Steamed Broccoli Whole Wheat Roll Pudding Pineapple Slices Fruit Ambrosia Coconut Sour Cream Peaches Cake Wafer Cookies 15 Hamburger 16 Salisbury Steak 17 French Toast 18 Roast Turkey 19 Oven Fried Chicken on Wheat Bun Oven Browned Potatoes Syrup Pasta Salad Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Buttered Squash Sausage Patty Seasoned Corn Green Peas Baked Fries Wheat Roll, Margarine Stewed Tomatoes Wheat Roll, Margarine Wheat Roll, Margarine Black Eyed Peas Angel Food Cake/ Am.