DESOTO ACTIVITY SENIOR CENTER 2018 EDITION

Volume 1, Issue 1 Newsletter Date: October 1-31 204 LION STREET. - TEXAS STATE FAIR DESOTO, TEXAS 75115 Oktoberfest (German pronunciation:) is the world's largest (beer Office: 972-230-5825 fesval and travelling funfair). Held annually Fax: 972-230-5827 in , Bavaria, Germany, it is a 16- to 18- day folk festival running from mid or late Sep- tember to the first weekend in October, with Hours of Operation: more than six million people from around the Monday-Friday world attending the event every year. The Ok- 8am-4pm toberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since the year 1810. Other cities across the world also THANK YOU!!! hold Oktoberfest celebrations that are modeled Proud Supporting after the original Munich event. Sponsors In Texas, we call it the Texas State Fair. Visi- Senior Benefits tors also enjoy numerous attractions, such as Insurance– Danie D. amusement rides, side stalls, and games. ENTRUST There is also a wide variety of traditional foods USMD available. United Health Care Chic Fil’ A of The Munich Oktoberfest originally took place in (Cedar Hill) the 16-day period leading up to the first Sunday Cigna in October. In 1994, this longstanding schedule Lake West was modified in response to German reunifica- Ameri-Group tion. As such, if the first Sunday in October falls Willis Exterminator on the 1st or the 2nd, then the festival would Star Transit run until 3 October (German Unity Day). Bishop Arts Theatre Hidden History DFW

Inside this issue:

OKTOBERFEST 1 Reginald A. Childs Edward Jean McBeth Ruddy W. Collins Maria E. Ponce WEEKLY 2 Jerry A. Edgin Carolyn R. Taylor Rosaline R. Greenia Alice K. Thomas UP– COMING 3 Clyde L. Hughey Al A. Wilburn Maureen B. Hughey Ann Willburn ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 Carolyn M. Williams

CALENDER 4 Page 2 What’s Next? Golden Voices Choir

Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Free

Are you a singer or musician? Join the choir M&M BOOK CLUB each Tuesday at 9am. If you are interested in the choir all you have to do is show up and M&M Book club meets you too can be a member of our very talented the 2nd and 4th of each “Golden Voices”. Tuesday of each month. Senior Exercise / Fit for Life Each session begins at 10:15am in the box of- We have an ongoing free sen- fice. For more infor- ior exercise program that mation please see… meets each Monday, Marlice Peabody Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 a.m. Exercise classes are held at the Recreation T.O.P.S Center TOPS meets every Tuesday of each moth at 10:15am in the back of- Line Dance Classes fice. Thursday | 12:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Free The Boot Scooters class is Thursdays at 12:15 - 1pm. This is a beginner line dance class. The Line Dance Steppers class is held Thurs- Texas Hold Em’ days 1:00—2:00pm. This is an advanced Tournament class with an emphasis on weight loss.

Are you 100% sure that if you suddenly passed away, your family won't

be at financial risk due to th medical bills, final ex- Ball Tournament—Friday 29 , 12:00 p.m. pense or burial cost? Texas Hold’em tournament Don't wait until its too Let’s find out who is the next king of the pool table. Please register at the Infor- are held each Thursday at late! Get coverage that mation Desk if you would like to enter the tournament. Deadline to register 12 noon. Awards are given meets your needs and will be September 26th end of the business day. Registration will be $5.00; prizes to 1st and 2nd place finish- st nd budget. for 1 and 2 prizes will be awarded. ers Premiums never in- crease, guaranteed cov- Jewelry Design erage, no medical ex- If you are interested in the Yoga Class art of jewelry design, this ams.” self taught class is for you. Monday and Friday | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Fast easy and Affordable Please bring your tools and 2018 plans still availa- This class follows older adult yoga videos. ble jewels. Class are Tuesdays This is a free class for all members... at 1:00pm. Call today for a quote: Dani Dugue, 469-573-4907"

Texas State Fair| Thursday, 4th, 11th, 18th | 9:30am-3:00pm The Texas State Fair is Back…. What will you try this year??? the fried Jell-O, cookie fries, southern fried chicken and dumplings, or enjoy a good old fashioned corny dog! State Fair admission is FREE to seniors on Thursdays. We will depart at 9:30 a.m., and return to the center at 3 p.m. Participants will only be allowed to sign up for ONE trip.... Take home and handicap accessibility is available only on the 18th... Transportation is $4.00

Carter Eye Exam| Wednesday, October 17th| 10:00am– 12:00pm Please join us in our continued series on healthy and nutritious living. Free Eye Exams and Health Screenings…

Texas Winds Musical Outreach| Thursday, October 25th |10:00am Texas Winds Musical Outreach engages, comforts, and celebrates the spirits of isolated seniors, hospital pa- tients, veterans and children in North Texas through live, professional musical performances. Join us for a morning full of symphony and classical music...This event is FREE...

Halloween Costume Contest Party| Wednesday, October 31st |10:00am– 11:15am Sponsored by United Health Care and NP Care at Home. The bewitching hour is here at last and our costume party will be a spooktacular blast! Please join us on Day, October 31st at 10:00am for our Halloween costume party contest. You are in for a trick or treat.. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the winners of the contest.

Congratulations to our new Site Council Members  Our new site council members will serve a two year term and are: Jim Ward, Floyd Hall, Althea Burden, and Elma Goodwin. They will join the existing members of Eraline Sims, Jim Jackson, and Annie Banks. The Site Council has the responsibility of advising center staff of projects they would like to do, help with fund raising activities and special events, and attend meetings the first Monday of each month.  AARP Defensive Driving October 9th: If you need a discount on your monthly car insurance rate. Defensive driving is the class for you. Class will begin at 12:00pm until 4:00pm. Cost is $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non –members. Please arrive no later than 11:45am. For more infor- mation please see staff. Thanks  Please join us for our continued health series with Marlice Peabody on Thursday, 27th, during lunch at 11:30a.m...  Parking along the fire lane is strictly PROHIBITED. The center will not be responsible for any parking citations given on city property. Additional parking is located in the grass field on the side of the building. Thanks Management!  An outside SMOKING area has been established for our members that smoke. A picnic table has been added to the area between the dumpster and the patio on the south side of the property. If you smoke, please use this area and dispose of the trash in the receptacle provided.