JANUARY 2020 Memorial Service Spotlight on Tuscany Soup & Socks for Seniors Contact Information the senior pipeline 700 Heritage Circle Hurst, TX 76053 By: Maurine LeCocq, HSAC Journalist 817-788-7710 Senior Pipeline Tidings Well, the holidays are just about behind us! Many of us tried really hard to The Social Media Connection stay within the budget with our gifting. . .some of us were unable to resist that par- Did you know that the Hurst Senior Activities 4 ticular item that would be perfect but took a little more out of our pocketbook than we Center is now on Facebook? Stay up to date intended. Most of us overate. Some of us over imbibed. The good news is it’s the New on current happenings, find pictures of recent 6 Year of 2020. Now we can get back into the old routine that’s normal for us. events and more! Follow us, like us and share January is the time we look forward to returning to HSAC to lower that inch us: @HurstSeniorActivitiesCenter 8 we gained eating, partying, eating, imbibing, eating. Oh my. . .many of us had such Registration Policy a great time over the holidays! Now we are all anxious to get back where we were 16 before all that fun happened, and catch up on how the holidays were for our HSAC Registration is required for most scheduled friends. classes, activities and programs. 26 First things first. If you haven’t already done this, get out the plastic baggies, Registration opens the first business day of each month at 8 a.m. and continues 32 plastic storage containers, that Sharpie marker, and set them on your kitchen counter. throughout the month. You must have an Pull out one leftover from the refrigerator, identify the size container or bag you need, active Senior Center membership or day 70 mark the container with your marker and put it in the freezer. (If it’s too old chuck it pass in order to register for classes. Any so you don’t begin the new year with food poisoning.) Continue on with the rest of the applicable fees must be paid at time of safe leftovers. Just think, you will be able to enjoy leftovers later when you don’t feel registration unless otherwise noted. Save like cooking. time and register online by visiting the Senior Second on your to do list is to head over to HSAC. Register for the fun (or Center website: hursttx.gov/hsac. To get started with online registration, you will need not so fun, whichever way you look at it) things you really Need to do to get rid of that to visit the Senior Center to activate your extra weight and or inches before Valentine’s Day?, Easter?, Summer?. Whatever goal account. you want to set. Many of us impatiently want ASAP. Me thinks it’s time to look for that different kind of fun that will help us. Senior Center Advisory Board Check the inside of this magazine to determine what kind of exercise classes you Chair: Gerald Grieser think you would like to attend. By the way, Rosey is offering a Fitness Assessment Vice Chair: Joan Stinnett class which would be a good way to begin. Think about it! Doris Young, Bob Hampton, Barbara Soup and Socks is a return event this year. Don’t forget the Annual Memorial Albright, Marcy Davis, Durwood Foote, Service. It’s a very special, beautiful, and meaningful way to remember and honor our Marie Perry, Elaine Wicker, and Kim HSAC members who moved to their heavenly homes in 2019. Bouse Don’t forget your favorite classes and activities. Check out the Sr. Pipeline to Senior Center Staff make sure their times and locations haven’t changed. You might also find something new, interesting, or educational that you think you’d really enjoy as well. HSAC Director: Linda Rea It’s never too late to make resolutions! Why not add more healthy exercise, Activities Supervisor: Michelle Varley educational classes, and fun activities at HSAC to the top of your list? It’s a great way Administrative Assistant: Laura Gore Assistant Activities Coordinator: Linda Provence to assure you will have a Happy New Year. Building Maintenance: Araceli Ramon Front Desk Attendants: On the Cover Diana Conway Gayle Stevens Tammy McDonald David Wiggins Darlene Gray was the lucky winner of the Quilt Raffle. Proceeds from the sale of the raffle Jorji Northrop tickets directly benefitted the Senior Center. Just over $350 was raised.

2 THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS Membership Information Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00AM–7:00PM // Thursday: 7:00AM–9:00PM

The Hurst Senior Activities Center is open to seniors only, Senior Center Membership Fees: ages 55 and over. ·· Hurst Residents – $20 per membership year. ·· Membership is required in order to use the Senior (Equivalent of about $1.67 per month.) Center amenities or participate in activities and ·· Nonresidents – $80 per membership year. (Equivalent programs. (Occasionally, we will offer special programs of about $6.67 per month.) that are open to the general public.) ·· As a member of a Medicare Advantage or Medicare ·· Membership is valid for one year and must be renewed Supplement plan, you may be eligible for a no-cost or annually. low-cost membership through the Silver & Fit, Renew ·· Membership includes many free classes, programs and Active or SilverSneakers program. activities, use of our state-of-the-art fitness room and ·· In order to receive the Hurst resident rate, please bring access to aquatics programs. Please note that some your Hurst water bill, Hurst property tax statement or classes and programs may require nominal fees. Hurst apartment lease and your photo ID as proof of residency.

THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS 3 the senior pipeline

Lunch Program

The Senior Center offers a weekly meal program called “A Quick Bite.” On Tuesdays, for only $5, you get a cup of the soup of the day, your choice of the entrée of the day or Upcoming Entrée Menu a sandwich with a bag of chips and a pickle. All lunches come with a dessert. Grab a friend, and stop by the Senior Center for “A Quick Bite!” January 7 The lunch program policies and details are as follows: Chicken Poppyseed Casserole •• You must register at the front desk for lunch and complete “A Quick Bite” Silky Gingered Zucchini Soup menu selection slip. Payment is expected at the time of registration. Registration can be made any time prior to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Reservations will not be accepted after 10 a.m. No exceptions. January 14 •• The kitchen staff and volunteers cannot take payments. Please pay for Chicken & Broccoli Pasta lunch at the front counter and obtain a receipt. The receipt is only valid for Chicken Noodle Soup the date lunch was purchased. No refunds or rain checks for lunches will be issued. January 21 •• Quantities may be limited and may sell out before 10 a.m. Baked Potato •• All meals are encouraged to be consumed on the premises. Taking food Vegetable Beef Soup home from the meal site is done at your own risk. To-go boxes are not available. •• Due to health code policies, personal food items cannot be held in the January 28 kitchen refrigerators. Lunches will be available for pick-up on Tuesdays Italian Meatball Casserole between noon and 12:30 p.m. Lunches not picked up by 12:30 p.m. must be Tomato Bisque Soup discarded.

In This Issue

Open Activities...... 5 Social Programs & Special Events...... 14-15 Education & Workshops & Technology...... 6-7 Creative Arts...... 16-17 Fun & Games & Groups...... 8-9 Exercise & Fitness...... 18-20 Social Programs & Special Events...... 10-11 Aquatics...... 21 Calendar...... 12-13 Education & Workshops & Technology...... 23

4 THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS OPEN ACTIVITIES

Games “42” Ping Pong 1:00 - 4:00PM // MWF // Game Room 9:00AM - Noon // WF // CRA Billiard’s Room Party Bridge See calendar for organized games. Open daily. 8:00AM - Noon // TTH // Game Room 10:00AM - Noon // F // Game Room Chicken Foot 1:00 - 3:00PM // TF // MPN Duplicate Bridge 12:30 - 4:00PM // TTH // Game Room Canasta Ginasta Tuesdays Hand & Foot 10:00AM - 4:00PM // T // CRA 1:00 - 5:00PM // T // CRC 2:00 - 5:00PM // T // MPN Rummikub 2:00 - 5:00PM // TH // CRC 1:00 - 3:00PM // WTH // CRA Wednesdays Samba 10:00AM - 1:00PM // W // CRC Scrabble Arts, Crafts & Misc 1:00 - 3:00PM // W // CRC Pinochle Aircraft & Helicopter Group 1:00 - 5:00PM // MW // CRA Health & Exercise 2:00 - 4:00PM // 3rd Wednesday // CRB

Marbles & Jokers Chair Volleyball Coupon Clique 92012 (1/40/MPN) Lessons available. 9:00AM - Noon // TTH // Cafe 10:00AM - Noon // TH // CRC 10:15AM - 12:30PM // MW // MPN 1:00 - 3:00PM // F // CRA 3:00PM - 5:00PM // TH // MPN Art Addicts 9:00 - 11:00AM // M // CRB Walking Group 6:00 - 8:45PM // TH // CRB 10:00AM - 3:00PM // F // CRB Mah Jongg 14 laps make a mile! Lessons available. HSAC Crafting 2:00 - 4:00PM // M // CRC Work Out on Your Own 91094 (1/20/SA) 10:00AM - Noon // W // Game Room Individual workout with one of our available exer- cise DVDs. See front desk for room and videos. 9:00AM - 12:00PM // T // Studio A Quilting Wii Play 1:00 - 5:00PM // MTW // Studio B 4:00 - 6:00PM // MW // Studio A 9:00AM - 1:00PM // F // Studio B

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Retirement Education Fitness Assessment Kiosk Workshop Online Registration Help We provide a “one stop” resource In a group setting, you will learn Come down to the Computer for Seniors and Retirees seeking about a series of tests that can be Resource Center on registration financial advice by offering FREE, used to assess your current fitness morning and we will walk you personalized information regarding level for strength, endurance, through registering for January updated retirement changes and flexibility. Each test will be classes online. You must have a Representative: Carson Graves explained and what you can do to WebTrac user ID and password. Registration is not required (Front Lobby) improve your fitness level. Registration is not required 10:00-11:00AM // W 01/08 // FREE 92047 (1/25/COMP) 8:00-9:00AM // TH 01/02 // FREE 11:00-12:00PM // F 01/10 // FREE

History of Aviation Maximizing Social Security

This month’s presentation will This course provides a fundamental focus on the NASA Stratospheric working knowledge of the Social Observatory For Infrared Astronomy Security program as it applies to Aircraft (SOFIA), Boeing 747-SP. retirement planning. The materials Discussion will include astronomy cover the history of Social Security, missions, aircraft tour, and pictures how to qualify for benefits, spousal taken of various infrared objects in benefits, widow & widower benefits, space. This is a unique combination taxation of benefits, working while of aircraft and astronomy. you receive benefits, issues involved in claiming benefits early, and • This program will focus on the strategies to maximize your benefits SOFIA flying from New Zealand over while developing an income stream Anarctic searching space with its 8 in retirement Tuition fee is waived feet and 2 inch Infrared telescope. for this class and participants will • With this telescope it can see receive a complimentary workbook. further into space than Ground Please sign up early in order to based telescopes. Sites stars and ensure the class minimum is met. planets unidentified before. Sponsored by Retirement Education Instructor: Bob Shultz Center Instructor: Carson Graves 94030 (1/16/CRB) 94084 (10/25/COMP) 2:00-4:00PM // W 01/08 // FREE 10:00-12:00PM // W 01/29 // FREE

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Ask The Pharmacist WebTrac Training Self-Defense for Seniors

Weight Loss 101: Dietary Do you dislike waiting in line? Learn quick, easy to use movements Supplements and Prescriptions Prefer to sign up for classes at your for self-defense with a little CANE- for weight loss. With the new year, leisure? Let us help you learn your FOO just for fun. Instructor: David many set new years’ resolutions, way around our online registration Scott one being weight loss. Did you system. Please be sure to have the 95093 (1/20/MPS) know that some medications have Front Desk create your user ID and 10:00-11:30AM // T 01/14 & 01/28 // FREE a common unwanted side effect: password before coming to class. weight gain? Our pharmacist will Instructor: Michelle Varley discuss this unwanted side effects 93038 (1/16/COMP) of some commonly prescribed 9:00-9:30AM // F 01/17 // FREE Medicare Q&A and More medications. He will also talk about the various dietary supplements and Have questions about Medicare, prescriptions that are commonly plans, billing, Drs, dental, vision used for weight loss, their pros and or hearing? We can help. Agent: cons, and what to ask your doctor Celia Neyra, Nations Insurance in case you are looking to lose a Solutions. few extra pounds. Sponsored by 94015 (1/15/Conf) MidCities Pharmacy. 10:00-11:00AM // W 01/08 // FREE 94087 (1/40/SA) 10:00-11:00AM // TH 01/16 // FREE

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Creative Culinary Club

Do you love cooking? Do you enjoy trying new recipes? If so, then join the Creative Culinary Club. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish that will serve a minimum of 12 and is related to the topic of the month. Make sure that you bring a copy of the recipe with you to share. Coordinator: Tammy McDonald Newcomer’s Connection Book Club Food of the Month: Soup & Stew Are you new to the Senior Center? Each month we meet to discuss a 95094 (1/20/SB) Want to get involved? Have book we have all read, share our 11:00AM-12:00PM // F 01/17 // FREE questions about our programs? opinions, and likes and dislikes. Staff member Gayle Stevens will Coordinator: Tammy McDonald Bunco help you. • Discuss: Becoming by Michelle 94005 (1/15/Conf) Obama Fun, social dice game that requires 2:15PM // F 01/03 // FREE no skill, but lots of luck. Sponsor: • Read: Me Before You by Jojo Brown & Freeman. Moyes 95092 (5/30/CRA) Spanish Club 94078 (1/20/Conf) 3:00 - 4:30PM // Th 01/23 // FREE 3:00-4:00PM // M 01/20 // FREE Hola! Cómo estás? Come join this group to learn and practice Spanish. This is not a structured class, but consists of people with some experience in the language and a desire to increase their vocabulary usage. All are welcome! Coordinator: Jo Ann Morgan 94004 (1/20/CRB) 11:00AM-12:00PM // W // FREE

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Billiard’s Corner Woodcarving Group Texas Hold’em Tournaments Please sign up to play in these All are welcome to come to the organized games. Coordinator: Woodcarving Group! Beginning Put your best poker face on and join Michael Terlesky projects and handouts will be us! Winners are recorded for the 8-Ball Tournament/Singles provided for those who are learning. Play Off Game at the end of the year. Light lunch provided. Instruction and opportunity to Coordinator: Terry Mesler 95078 (8/24/BIL) try carving knives and safety 94012 (5/40/MPN) 11:00AM-4:00PM // F 1/10 // $3 per person equipment will be also available. If 9:30-11:30AM // T 01/07 // FREE Partner Pool you are already carving and would 95007 (5/40/MPN) Partners to be determined. like a group to carve with, bring your 2:00-4:00PM // W 01/29 // FREE 95086 (7/14/BIL) projects and share them with us. We Sponsor: Mike Smith, Custom Fit 11:00AM-2:00PM // W 01/15 // FREE will have tips on carving roughouts Insurance 9-Ball Singles Tournament and finishing your projects as well. Light lunch provided. Instructor: Mike Donnelly 95029 (8/24/BIL) 91058 (1/24/SA) 11:00AM-4:00PM // F 1/24 // $3 per person 9:00AM-12:30PM // T // FREE Ladies 8-Ball Gathering Ladies only! Come play a few games one on one. Everyone will play a Writing Group game before they play a second When you were young, did you time. Coordinator: Faith Waligora 95079 (2/8/BIL) write poems for the school paper 2:00-4:00PM // W 01/08 // FREE or to a pen pal? What a difference Karaoke & Music there is between our childhoods and the childhoods today. Have Music is therapy for the heart and you ever wished your parents and soul. Join this group for a fun, light grandparents had left a written hearted afternoon that will lift record of their childhoods? We’ll your spirits. We use a variety of help you write stories only you can media including guitars, keyboard, write. Your children will be grateful; and karaoke. Coordinator: David enjoy awaking that sleeping talent. Wiggins. Instructor: Victoria Pedersen 95035 (5/100/MPN) 2:15-4:15PM // M // FREE 94064 (1/15/CRB) 10:00AM-Noon // TH // Class fee $15

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Birthday Party

Let us honor you on your special day. It doesn’t have to be your birthday to attend; the party is open to all Senior Center members. If it’s your birthday month, we won’t know if you don’t sign up! Sponsored by Heartis Senior Care 95006 (6/75/MPN) 2:00 - 3:00PM // W 01/15 // FREE

Monthly Dances Bingo in the Afternoon

All seniors 55+ welcome! // 7:00–9:15PM // 2nd and 4th Thursday // $6 per person at the door Join us for an exciting afternoon of Dance the night away or just listen to some fabulous music! Open B-I-N-G-O! Light refreshments and to seniors from all over the Metroplex. Senior Center membership is beverages provided. Please sign up not required. Our dances feature a live band, dance host and light in advance. refreshments. Invite your friends to join you for an evening out! 95058 (5/75/MP) Please note: Effective November 1, 2019, dance fee will be $6 per 2:00-3:30PM // W 01/22 // FREE person. January 9 - Randy Tatarevich Band January 23 - Pete & Patti Breakfast Club Potluck Bingo Wake up and get up to the Senior Center for a hearty breakfast! Each Join us for an evening of really month features a different breakfast good food and lots of fun! Bring a entree, from a fresh made Belgian side dish or dessert to share. The waffle to gravy and biscuits or tasty Senior Center provides the main breakfast enchiladas, served with entree, drinks and prizes. juice coffee and more. Main Entree: Baked Ham Main Entree: Scrambled Eggs, Gravy & 95002 (5/100/MP) Bisuits 6:00-8:30PM // TH 01/02 // FREE 95015 (5/50/MPN) 8:30-9:00AM // F 01/10 // $4

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Happy Hatter’s Meeting Movies & Munchies Social Dance Lessons for Beginners Queen Derinda will host the meeting Movie Title: On the Basis of Sex (PG-13) this month. Four (4) favorite Join us as we offer a movie with Learn various social dance styles for homemade soups will be provided; “munchies” — including popcorn, couples. You are STRONGLY urged to members will bring side dishes and drinks and a snack. Ruth Bader sign up with a partner. Instructor: dessert for our lunch. Afterwards Ginsburg is a struggling attorney Barbara Albright coloring books and colors will be and new mother who faces adversity Dance of the Month: Country Waltz furnished by Jo Ann Morgan for this and numerous obstacles in her Please note that class will meet cold and chilly January meeting. fight for equal rights. When Ruth at Barbara’s Studio on 01/17 and If you have something you would takes on a ground-breaking tax 01/31. like to color, bring it too. Wear your case with her husband, attorney 92056 (5/50/MP) warm red & purple attire and name Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could 11:15-12:15PM // F // $20 per person badge! Please sign up so we know change the direction of her career how many are coming. $2 donation and the way the courts view gender to the Hatter Fund is appreciated. discrimination Coordinator: Derinda Peyton 95001 (5/75/MPN) 95040 (5/30/SA) 1:00PM // F 01/03 // $3 per person 10:30-2:00PM // F 01/10 // FREE

THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS 11 January 2020 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 Closed for Holiday

6·· 7 8 9:30 iPad/iPhone 12:15 Multi-Media 9:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Ceramics & 10:00 Beg. Quilting 1:30 Beginner 10:00 Quilter Choice Painting 9:00 HSAC Crafting Wine Bottles 10:00 Medicare Q&A iPad/iPhone 10:00 Café Exchng 2:15 Karaoke 9:30 TX Hold’em 6:00 Fitness (DVD) 10:00 Retirement 2:00 Knot-a-lot 11:00 Widowed 10:00 Quilter’s Lab Orientation Education Kiosk 2:00 History of Persons Brunch 10:00 Windows 10 10:00 DIY Raspberry Aviation Pi 2:00 Ladies 8-Ball 11:00 Spanish Club 13 14 15 9:30 iPad/iPhone 2:15 Karaoke 9:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Ceramics & 10:00 Beg. Quilting 2:00 Birthday Party 10:00 Quilter Choice 9:00 HSAC Crafting Wine Bottles 11:00 Spanish Club 10:00 Café Exchng 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 2:00 Get Your Pics 11:00 Partner Pool 12:15 Multi-Media 10:00 Windows 10 2:30 Bead Mania I 1:30 Beginner Painting 10:00 Self Defense iPad/iPhone for Seniors 2:00 Knot-a-lot 20 21 22 9:30 iPad/iPhone 3:00 Book Club 9:00 Woodcarving 2:30 Floral 10:00 Beg. Quilting 10:00 Quilter Choice 9:00 HSAC Crafting Arranging 11:00 Spanish Club 10:00 Café Exchng 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 1:30 Beginner 12:15 Multi-Media 10:00 Windows 10 iPad/iPhone Painting 1:00 Ceramics & 2:00 Knot-a-lot 2:15 Karaoke Wine Bottles 2:00 Bingo in the Afternoon 27 28 29 9:30 iPad/iPhone 1:00 Computer 9:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Ceramics & 10:00 Beg. Quilting 2:00 Knot-a-lot 10:00 Quilter Choice Squad 9:00 HSAC Crafting Wine Bottles 10:00 Maximizing 2:00 TX Hold’em 10:00 Café Exchng 2:15 Karaoke 10:00 Quilter’s Lab 2:00 Get Your Pics Social Security Tournament 12:15 Multi-Media 7:30 Night at the 10:00 Windows 10 2:30 Bead Mania II 11:00 Spanish Club Painting Artisan 10:00 Self Defense 1:30 Beginner 12:30 Jewelry Rep for Seniors iPad/iPhone

12 THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS Thursday Friday Announcements 2 3·· Chair Massage 8:00 Online 6:00 Potluck Bingo 10:00 Café Exchng 3:00 Restorative Registration Help 11:15 Social Dance Yoga Wednesdays, 3 - 5pm 1:00 Movies & 10:00 Writing Group Therapist: Leticia Duenas 1:00 Ceramics & Munchies Wine Bottles 2:15 Newcomer’s $1 per minute; By Appointment Connection 9 10 Notary Public 9:30 Empty Bowls 6:30 Painting with 8:30 Breakfast Club 11:00 8-Ball Single Need something notarized? The 10:00 Writing Group a Punch 10:00 Café Exchng Tournament Senior Center has notaries on 1:00 Ceramics & 7:00 Dance: Randy 10:30 Happy Hatter 11:15 Social Dance Wine Bottles Tateravich Band 11:00 Fitness staff. We do recommend that you Assessment call and make an appointment. Workshop Notary service is FREE to Senior Center members. 16 17 EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS 8AM 10:00 Writing Group 1:00 Ceramics & 9:00 Web Trac 1:00 Memorial Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Coloring Wine Bottles Training Service Therapy 10:00 Café Exchng Blood pressure checks are 10:00 Ask a 11:00 Culinary Club Pharmacist 11:15 Social Dance available the first Thursday (Meet at Studio) of each month from 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Right at Home. 23 24 Fax Service 9:30 Empty Bowls 7:00 Dance: Pete 9:30 You Can Paint 10:00 Writing Group & Patti with Oils The Senior Center can fax your 1:00 Ceramics & 10:00 Café Exchng Wine Bottles 11:00 9-Ball Singles documents. Please complete a 3:00 Bunco Tournament fax cover page. Fax service is 11:15 Social Dance only .10 cents per page. 30 31 Print Copies 10:00 Writing Group 1:00 Ceramics & 10:00 Café Exchng 11:00 Spotlight Wine Bottles 11:15 Social Dance Need a copy made or to print a on Tuscany with (Meet at Studio) document from our computer Collette Tours 12:00 Soup & Socks for Seniors resource center? Printing is only .10 cents per page.

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Spotlight on Tuscany with Cafe Exchange Widowed Persons Brunch Collette Tours

Join this enthusiastic and engaged Gain support by being with others Have you dreamed of going to group of individuals who enjoy that have experienced loss while Italy? Now is the time! Come to sharing thoughts, ideas, stories, you connect with peers to share this special travel presentation to and conversation. Please note that stories and develop friendships. A hear all the details of this fabulous meeting space may change based light assortment of finger foods tour planned for February 24th - on other programs. will be provided. Coordinator: March 4th of 2021. Highlights of 94062 (1/50/SA) Celia Neyra, Nations Insurance the tour include Florence, Pisa, 10:00AM-1:00PM // MF // FREE Solutions. Winery, Cheese Farm and more! Join 95081 (1/16/CRC) Michelle as we Explore TUSCANY! 11:00AM-12:00PM // M 01/06 // FREE 95043 (1/35/SA) 11:00AM-12:00PM // TH 01/30 // FREE

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Night at the Artisan Soup & Socks for Seniors Memorial Service The Senior Center has reserved a Help to warm the feet of Seniors A special time of remembrance has limited number of discounted seats and Veterans in need by bringing a been planned to honor loved ones for the Artisan Theater’s “Always… pair of new socks (men or women that were lost in 2019. Come light Patsy Cline”. This show is more sizes) to be distributed through a candle to show gratitude for the than a tribute to the legendary MHMR of Tarrant County and area life they lived and for the time that country singer who died tragically nursing care facilities. Members was shared with them. Please make at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. are welcome to bring a guest to the front desk aware of anyone The show is based on a true story this event, but they must be 55+, that should be remembered at this about Cline’s friendship with a fan and bring a pair of socks. Please let service. An ornament will be made from Houston named Louise Seger, the Front Desk know if you plan to in their honor and their name read who befriended the star in a Texas bring a guest. Complimentary soup, as part of the service. Those that honky-tonk in l961, and continued a cornbread, and dessert provided to had Senior Center memberships will correspondence with Cline until her all sock contributors. also be included in a slide show. death. 95097 (3/200/MP) Friends and family are welcome. We The musical play, complete with 12:00PM // F 01/31 // NEW pair of socks kindly request that you register if down home country humor, true you plan to attend so that we can emotion and even some audience ensure adequate seating. participation, includes many of 94034 (3/100/MPS) Patsy’ unforgettable hits…27 songs 1:00-2:00PM // F 01/17 // FREE in all. Discounted ticket price is On Display $15 (regular ticket price is $26!) Each month we feature a Once reservations are closed, we collection or exhibit in the encourage you to put your name on display case in the West the wait list. You must provide your Hall. All members are invited own transportation to the theater. to participate. Here are the Tickets will be available for pick up themes for the first quarter of on 01/21 - 01/27. 2020. 95005 (3/80/Artisan Theater) January • Dolls 7:30PM // M 01/27 // $15 February Special Exhibit of handmade cars and trucks by A.C. Gerdes March • HSAC Art Show

THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS 15 CREATIVE ARTS Ceramics Beginner Quilt Making

Bring your own supplies. Greenware Come learn all the basics of Caring Covers available for purchase with quilting. Students must bring their limited availability. Instructor will own machine to the Center and Our Senior Center members are offer guidance and assistance should know the basic use of their like a close-knit family. When as needed. Pieces fired on site. machine. Please plan to attend an one of our members is sick, Instructor: Carol Scoville orientation class on January 18 at has lost a loved one or is just 91001 (1/25/SA) - Open Ceramics 1pm. Instructor: Jan Cook having a rough time, we want 1:00-5:00PM // TTH // $5 fee per month 91047 (1/6/SB) to reach out to them. Please 10:00AM-2:00PM // W // $25 per month advise the front desk staff if Wine Bottles you know of a fellow member Quilter’s Choice who is in the hospital, grieving Bring your own bottle(s) to be or feeling down, so that a melted into a spoon rest, cheese Class designed for advanced “Caring Cover” can be shared tray, or other serving dish. quilters. A new pattern is selected with them. Instructor: Carol Scoville on a bi-monthly basis. Instructor: Jan Cook 91054 (1/25/SA) Project of the month: Irish Chain Quilt Knot-a-Lot 1:00-5:00PM // TTH // $5 fee per month 91024 (1/12/SB) 10:00AM-1:00PM // M // $25 per month Bring your own supplies and Empty Bowls projects and work on your “knotted” creations. Crochet, knitting, Love to paint, but don’t know what Quilter’s Lab embroidery or any other craft that to do with it when its done? Design involves a “knot” is welcome to a bowl to keep or to be donated to Instructor assistance with your come “knot” among friends. Yarn the Tarrant Area Foodbank’s Empty project. Instructor Jan Cook donations are always needed for the Soup Bowls Program. Instructor: 91078 (1/12/SB) Caring Covers that the “Knotters” Diana Conway 10:00AM-1:00PM // T // $25 per month make. 91003 (2/25/SA) 91098 (1/25/SB) 9:30AM-12:30PM // 01/09 // $6 per bowl; 2:00-4:00PM // W // FREE $5 paint supply fee 91007 (2/25/SA) 9:30AM-12:30PM // 01/23 // $6 per bowl; $5 paint supply fee

16 THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS CREATIVE ARTS You Can Paint with Oils Jewelry Repair Coloring Therapy

Even if you’ve never held a paint Bring your broken costume jewelry Coloring books are no longer just for brush or can’t draw a straight to be repaired. Replace broken kids. Adult coloring books are all the line you will be amazed at the clasps, restring beads, and other rage. Research has shown coloring beautiful oil painting you can create minor repairs done. $5 repair fee has therapeutic potential to reduce in one fun and inspiring lesson. for a maximum of three pieces of anxiety, create focus and bring Learn basics of color mixing, jewelry. Please sign up in advance about mindfulness. All supplies are brush strokes and perspective. All to help us assess jewelry repair provided. Sponsor: Marie Veneralle, supplies, canvas, paints, brushes, needs. Instructor: Diana Conway Golden Outlook Insurance. easel and detailed lesson plan are 91026 (2/8/SA) 91018 (1/6/SB) provided. Bring paper towels and 12:30-2:00PM // M 01/27 // $5 10:00AM-Noon // TH 01/16 // FREE wear old clothes. Instructor: Susan Garden Bead Mania I Multi-Media Painting Painting Title: Misty Dawn in the Snow Make a teardrop and silver bracelet. Classes on the use of watercolor, Instructor: Diana Conway pastels, acrylic, and oil painting. 91048 (2/8/CRB) Instructor will also guide in 2:30PM // T 01/14 // $5 registration fee; creating Steampunk designs using $10 supply fee payable to instructor paints, recycled, and repurposed 91074 (6/15/SA) materials. Bring your own supplies. 9:30AM-12:00PM // F 01/24 // $15 Bead Mania II Instructor: Victoria Pedersen registration $20 supply fee payable to 91101 (1/16/CRB) instructor Make a winter white necklace 12:15-4:00PM // M // $25 per month Glass Fusion and earring set. Instructor: Diana Conway Painting with a Punch Learn to cut glass and more as you 91056 (2/8/CRB) Bring yourself and a friend (or create a pendant for a necklace. 2:30PM // T 01/28 // $5 registration fee; friends). Be prepared for an evening Instructor: Diana Conway $15 supply fee payable to instructor of creativity, relaxation, and fun! You 91073 (1/10/CRB) - Glass Fusion Lessons will leave with a painting you will be By Appt // By Appt // $15 & 2 piece limit Floral Arranging proud to show off or gift to friends Once you have taken a lesson, bring Make a fresh winter arrangement and relatives. Class is limited so your own supplies and make items to brighten a chilly winter day. sign up early. Instructor: Victoria to be fired. Center and staff are not Instructor: Diana Conway Pedersen responsible for outcome of pieces. 91050 (2/8/CRB) 91071 (1/24/SA) 91092 (1/10/SA) - Open Glass Fusion 2:30PM // T 01/21 // $5 registration fee; 6:30-8:30PM // TH 01/09 // $15 registration By Appt // By Appt // $1 for 2 pieces $25 supply fee payable to instructor $20 supply fee payable to instructor

THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS 17 EXERCISE & FITNESS Fitness Room Fitness Orientation Personal Training

Our fitness room is furnished with We kindly request that all new Personal trainer Rosy Pritchett is the latest in resistance equipment, members enroll in the Fitness available to assist you in reaching free weights and cardio machines. Orientation class prior to using the your individual health and fitness For your protection, you must wear equipment in the Fitness Room. A goals. She will work with you to closed-toed shoes with rubber personal trainer or staff members develop an effective exercise soles and backs (no slip-ons) when will guide you through the use of the program designed specifically for using the fitness room. Please limit equipment to ensure your safety. you. Sessions are paid through equipment use to 30 minutes at a Instructor: Rosy Pritchett the front desk. Appointments are time. Fitness orientation is required scheduled directly with the trainer. Wednesdays 1:00-1:45PM (1/15/FC) before use of the fitness room. 92027 // W 01/08// FREE 92020, 92041, 92042 92028 // W 01/15 // FREE $40 per hour Fitness Assessment 92029 // W 01/22 // FREE 92030 // W 01/29 // FREE Classic Fitness Personal trainer will help you Instructor: DVD get started on a personal fitness 92025 (1/15/SA) Have fun and move to the music program. This 20 minute evaluation 6:00-6:30PM // T 01/07 // FREE through a variety of exercises will assess five components: 92026 (1/15/SA) designed to increase muscular cardiovascular, muscular strength, By Appt // By Appt // FREE strength, range of movement and muscular endurance, flexibility, and Back, Shoulders & Balance activities for daily living. Hand-held body composition. Appointments are weights, elastic tubing and balls scheduled directly with the trainer. You will work to gain muscular for resistance. A chair is available Includes a free 6-month follow up strength, increase muscle tone and if needed for seated or standing assessment so you can see your stretch with purpose in your back, support. Class fees are waived for progress. Instructor: Rosy Pritchett shoulders and areas of balance. SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and 92019 Expect to improve your ability to Silver& Fit members. 20 Minute Session // By Appt // $10 get out of bed, get out of a chair, Instructor: Rosy Pritchett maintain your posture and alleviate 92008 (5/30/MPS) Non-Contact Boxing back muscle pain. Instructor: Rosy 8:00AM // M // $3 per class Great way to improve agility, speed, Pritchett Instructor: Debbie Melchoirre 92010 (5/30/MPS) 92046 (3/25/MPs) endurance, accuracy, balance, 5:00PM // T // $3 per class hand-eye coordination, footwork 4:30-5:15PM // M // $3 per class Instructor: Rosy Pritchett and overall strength. Instructor: 92009 (5/30/MPS) Rosy Pritchett 8:00AM // W // $3 per class 92057 (5/20/MPS) Instructor: Debbie Melchoirre 4:00-4:45PM // W // $3 per class 92011 (5/30/MPS) 5:00PM // TH // $3 per class

18 THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS EXERCISE & FITNESS

Line Dancing Fit Start Cardio Fitness

Studies have shown dancing to Instructor led fitness class Are you ready for a more intense help in areas of memory, balance, designed for those just starting to workout than Classic Fitness? cardiovascular and vertigo. You exercise and also for those with low Try this safe and heart-healthy never need a partner and lessons mobility. Please bring a bottle of aerobics class to energize are taught using all genres of water with you. Class fee payable your active lifestyle using low- music. Instructor: Barbara Albright at the beginning of each month. impact movements that focus Beginner Line Dance Instructor: Andrea McKnight specifically on building upper-body 92044 (5/30/MP) 92036 (5/30/MPS) and core strength, plus cardio 12:30-1:00PM // TH // FREE 9:00-10:00AM // T // $3 per class endurance. Class fees are waived Improver Line Dance 92058 (5/30/MPS) for SilverSneakers, Renew Active & 92054 (5/30/MP) 9:00-10:00AM // TH // $3 per class Silver& Fit members. Instructor: 1:00-1:45PM // TH // FREE Rosy Pritchett Intermediate Line Dance Zumba Gold 92013 (3/25/MPS) 92055 (5/30/MP) 12:00-12:50PM // T // $3 per class 1:45-2:30PM // TH // FREE Zumba Gold is a low-impact Latin- inspired dance fitness class perfect Silver & Fit Excel for beginners of all fitness levels Ageless Grace featuring easy-to follow Zumba® This 50 minute class is designed for Ageless Grace is a program that choreography that focuses on athletic older adults who are looking works on all 5 functions of the brain balance, range of motion and for a challenging workout to take as well as the 21 primary physical coordination. Class fee is waived them to the next level of fitness. skills we need for aging youthfully. for SilverSneakers and Silver & Class will include floor and standing Designed so that almost anyone Fit members. Instructor: Kalyn exercises. Please bring an exercise of any age, ability, body-type, size Worthey mat and a bottle of water with you. or with any physical challenge can Class fee is waived for Silver & Fit 92002 (3/30/MPS) participate and benefit from the members. See front desk for details. 10:15-11:00AM // W // $4 per class simple tools for lifelong comfort Instructor: Rosy Pritchett and ease. Class fee payable at the 92051 (5/30/MPS) Tai Chi beginning of each month. Class fees 9:00-9:50AM // M // $3 per class are waived for Silver & Fit members. Chinese system of slow meditative Instructor: V’Ann Giuffre 92050 (5/30/MPS) exercise designed for relaxation, 9:00-9:50AM // W // $3 per class balance, and health. Instructor: 92007 (5/30/MPS) 11:00-11:45AM // TH // $3 per class Chot Pham 92049 (3/25/MPN) 9:00-9:50AM // W // FREE

THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS 19 EXERCISE & FITNESS

Strengthen on Your Mat Kundalini Yoga Hatha Yoga

Core strengthening class that This fun, challenging class wakes Incorporates the use of postures combines pilates, basic exercise up the energy centers in your body. and stretches linked with the breath moves and yoga. Class fee payable Through the use of movement, to develop flexibility. A combination at the beginning of each month. breath and meditation, you connect of floor and standing poses is used Instructor: Rosy Pritchett to your core energy. Class includes to create a flow of movement that 92061 (3/25/MPN) stretching, yoga poses and chant. encourages proper alignment, 10:15-11:05AM // F // $3 per class Expect to move from the floor to balance and opening of the body. standing postures throughout class. Instructor: Cindy Russell Gentle Yoga Instructor: Cheri Nelson 92035 (3/250/MPS) Gentle yoga incorporates Yoga 92033 (3/30/MPS) 2:30-3:30PM // T // FREE techniques and helps individuals 10:15-11:15AM // M // FREE Yoga Fitness facing health challenges at any Chair Yoga level manage their condition, Participants complete seated and Chair yoga is a general term for reduce symptoms, restore balance, standing yoga poses. This class is practices that modify yoga poses so increase vitality, and improve suitable for beginners to advanced that they can be done while seated attitude. Students should be able yogis, and it provides breathing in a chair. These modifications make to get up and down from the floor exercises and relaxation without the yoga accessible to people who can on their own. Instructor: Debbie strain on your joints. Class fees are not stand or lack the mobility to Melchiorre waived for SilverSneakers, Renew move easily from standing to seated 92052 (3/15/MPS) Active, and Silver& Fit members. to supine positions. While seated 1:00-2:00PM // M // $4 per class Instructor: Debbie Melchiorre on chairs, students can do twists, 92040 (3/30/MPS) Yin Yoga hip stretches, forward bends and 1:00-2:00PM // W // $3 per class mild backbends. Instructor: Cindy A slow paced style of yoga where Russell you hold passive poses for 3-5 Restorative Yoga minutes. Yin targets the deep 92053 (3/30/MPS) 3:45-4:45PM // T // FREE connective tissues of the body (vs. Experience restorative yoga poses the superficial tissues), the fascia Meditation that let you relax deeply and that covers the muscles, and helps consciously, allowing tension to to maintain flexibility in the joints. Meditation keeps minds healthy and release from the body and energy Poses are primarily done on the engaged, so that we age gracefully to flow. Postures are seated or floor. Instructor: Naomi Murphy & with dignity. Instructor: Debbie lying down with the use of props. 92038 (3/15/MPS) Melchiorre Instructor: Michelle Varley 10:05-10:50AM // TH // $3 per class 92037 (3/25/CRC) 92060 (3/14/MPS) 2:15-2:45PM // W // FREE 3:00-4:30PM // F 01/03 // Class fee $5

20 THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS Group Fitness Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 Classic Fitness 9:00 Fit Start 8:00 Classic Fitness 9:00 Fit Start 10:00 Unstructured Swim 9:00 Silver & Fit Excel 10:00 Water Wellness 9:00 Silver & Fit Excel 10:05 Yin Yoga 10:15 Strengthen on Mat 10:00 SS Splash 11:00 SS Splash 9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Water Wellness 11:00 Unstructured Swim 10:15 Kundalini Yoga 12:00 Cardio Fitness 10:00 SS Splash 11:00 Ageless Grace 10:15 Chair Volleyball 2:30 Hatha Yoga 10:15 ZUMBA Gold 11:00 SS Splash 11:00 SS Splash 3:45 Chair Yoga 10:15 Chair Volleyball 12:30 Beginner Line Dance 1:00 Gentle Yoga 5:00 Classic Fitness 11:00 SS Splash 1:00 Improver Line Dance 4:30 Back, Shoulders & 1:00 Yoga Fitness 1:45 Intermed. Line Dance Balance 1:00 Fitness Orientation 3:00 Chair Volleyball 2:15 Meditation 5:00 Classic Fitness 4:00 Non-Contact Boxing

Aquatics SilverSneakers SPLASH Water Wellness Unstructured Water Time

Splash offers fun, shallow-water If you have sore or tight joints, Water noodles and kick boards are movement to improve agility lower back pain, balance issues, available for your use. Please return and flexibility while addressing or general aches and pains, come the equipment to the designated cardiovascular, strength and try out this gently paced water area when you are through using endurance conditioning. No wellness class to help ease your it. Inflatable flotation devices are swimming ability is required and symptoms. The water allows you to prohibited. Lifeguard is on duty. a kickboard or other aquatic extend your joints and muscles in Class fees are waived for Renew equipment is used to improve ways you are not able to on land. Active members. strength, balance and coordination. Swimming skills are not required. 92069 (3/15/HVR) SilverSneakers Members receive Class fee payable at the beginning 10:00-10:55AM // F // $5 per month priority enrollment and class fee is of the month. Instructor: Off the 92070 (3/15/HVR) waived. Deep End Aquatics 11:00-11:55AM // F // $5 per month 92079 (3/17/HVR) Instructor: Rosy Pritchett 92071 (3/17/HVR) 10:00-10:45AM // M // $4 per class 10:00-10:45AM // T // $4 per class 92077 (3/17/HVR) Instructor: Rosy Pritchett 92072 (3/17/HVR) 11:00-11:45AM // M // $4 per class 10:00-10:45AM // TH // $4 per class CANCELLATION NOTICE 92015 (3/17/HVR) Instr.: Andrea McKnight Cancelled on January 2-3: 11:00-11:45AM // T // $4 per class • All Aquatics 92080 (3/17/HVR) Instructor:Rosy Pritchett Cancelled on January 31: 10:00-10:45AM // W // $4 per class • Strengthen on Your Mat 92078 (3/17/HVR) Instructor: Rosy Pritchett 11:00-11:45AM // W // $4 per class 92016 (3/17/HVR) Instr.: Andrea McKnight 11:00-11:45AM // TH // $4 per class

THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS 21 22 THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS Education & Workshops & Technology

Get Your Pics Computer Squad DIY Raspberry Pi Group See a picture and want a Join our tech volunteers in a casual Join this hobby computer club copy? Benny Rasberry will be setting as they help HSAC members where we tinker with single in the front lobby to assist you with both big and little problems board computers, Linux operating and copy pictures to your flash related to computer usage. Class systems, programming languages, drive. is taught through instructors, and more. Instructor: Harry Kier Tuesday one-on-one, or with presentations. 93002 (1/16/Comp) January 14 • 2:00-3:00PM Knowledge is shared on just about 10:00-11:00AM // W 01/08 // FREE January 28 • 2:00-3:00PM any computer or internet topic. Learn new computer skills so you can become a more confident Computer Resource Center computer user. Instructor: Dave iPad and iPhone Thompson; Jack Schroeder; Terri Each month come learn a new skill The Computer Resource Center Mason on your iPad or iPhone. is always open during regular Instructor: 93035 (1/16/COMP) Fannette Welton operating hours for members. Check 1:00-2:30PM // M 01/27 // FREE in at the front desk to obtain an Class focus: • January - Pictures access key. No food or drinks are • February - Contacts & Address Book allowed. Windows 10 • March - Text Messages • April - Internet Class is for those new or 93042 (1/16/Comp) Private Computer Lessons transitioning to Windows 10. All 9:30-10:30AM // M // FREE Get help with your computer lessons are displayed on the problems. Instructor may vary projector screen for you to follow. depending on topic or area of Please bring your laptop with you to Beginner iPad and iPhone class. Instructor: Cecil Kearney training. Limited assistance is Are you new to using an iPhone or available for laptops and other 93004 (1/16/Comp) 10:00-11:00AM // T // FREE iPad? Come learn how to use your devices. Sign up at the front desk device. Each month is a repeat. Week 1 - Do what you did before Wind 10 and an instructor will contact you. Instructor: Fannette Welton 93005 (1/1/Comp) Week 2 - New and fun stuff on the tiles 93030 (1/16/Comp) By appointment // $5 / 30 minute lesson Week 3 - More to do on the Start Screen 1:30-2:30PM // W // FREE Week 4 - Fun with new search program

THE SENIOR PIPELINE • HURST TEXAS 23 the senior pipeline January 2020

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