STAFF Dana Henson Manager 205-444-7884 [email protected] Tracy Vinzant Assistant Manager 205-739-6767 [email protected] Kimberly Wedgeworth Administrative Assistant 205-444-7713 [email protected] Diondra Robinson Recreation Assistant, Sr. 205-739-6713 [email protected] Winter is an Scott Gloor Recreation Assistant, Sr. etching, spring a 205-739-6700 [email protected] HOURS OF watercolor, OPERATION Monday-Friday summer an oil 8:00am-4:00pm MEMBERSHIP painting, and FEES Hoover residents 55+--$10 AUTUMN a annually. (For further pricing please call.) mosaic of them all. -Stanley Horowitz T H I S M O N T H …at the Senior Center

If registration is required sign up at welcome desk or by calling 205-739-6700 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Birthday Bash Sponsor: 1 2 3 2nd- Right at Home Pilates-8:15 Continuing -8:15 Art Imagined-8:15 Pokeno-9:30 TBS Exercise-9:30 Group Fitness III-8:30 Bingo Sponsors: Beg. Line Dancing-9:45 Poker-10:00 Group Fitness I-9:40 23rd-Brookdale Canasta-12:00 Canasta (Ponytail)-12:00 Friday Game-10:00 Sew-N-Sews-12:00 Birthday Bash-12:15 Group Fitness I-10:30 Singo Sponsor: Fit Dance Fusion-1:30 Strings & Things-1:30 Open Bridge-11:30 Group Fitness II-2:45 Movie Matinee-12:00 Kindred Hospice

6 7 8 9 10 Continuing Yoga-8:30 Pilates-8:15 Continuing Yoga-8:15 Art Imagined-8:15 Tech Sessions-9:30 Pokeno-9:30 TBS Exercise-9:30 Group Fitness III-8:30 CLOSED Classic Yoga-10:00 Page -9:30 Poker-10:00 Group Fitness I-9:40 Chess Champs-10:00 Beg. Line Dancing-9:45 Mexican Train-10:00 Group Fitness I-10:30 Poker-10:00 Canasta-12:00 Canasta (Ponytail)-12:00 Open Bridge-11:30 For Ballroom Dancing-1:30 Fit Dance Fusion-1:30 Bingo-12:15 Songbirds Practice-12:15 Whittling Workshop-1:30 Mahjong-12:30 Beg. Line Dancing-2:30 Labor Day Group Fitness II-2:45 Strings & Things-1:30 Group Fitness II-2:45

13 14 15 16 17 Group Fitness III-8:30 Continuing Yoga-8:30 Pilates-8:15 Continuing Yoga-8:15 Art Imagined-8:15 Group Fitness I-9:40 Classic Yoga-10:00 Pokeno-9:30 TBS Exercise-9:30 Group Fitness III-8:30 Group Fitness I-10:30 Chess Champs-10:00 Beg. Line Dancing-9:45 Poker-10:00 Group Fitness I-9:40 Canasta-12:00 Poker-10:00 Canasta-12:00 Canasta (Ponytail)-12:00 Friday Game-10:00 Chair Yoga-12:15 HNH Meeting-10:00 Sew-N-Sews-12:00 Strings & Things-1:30 Group Fitness I-10:30 Zumba Gold-1:30 Speaker 12:15 Fit Dance Fusion-1:30 Group Fitness II-2:45 Open Bridge-11:30 Tai Chi-2:45 Ballroom Dancing-1:30 Songbirds Practice-12:15 Whittling Workshop-1:30 SINGO-it’s musical bingo! Group Fitness II-2:45 12:15 in the Gentle Room

20 21 22 23 24 Group Fitness III-8:30 Continuing Yoga-8:30 Pilates-8:15 Continuing Yoga-8:15 Art Imagined-8:15 Group Fitness I-9:40 Tech Sessions-9:30 Pokeno-9:30 TBS Exercise-9:30 Group Fitness III-8:30 Group Fitness I-10:30 Classic Yoga-10:00 Beg. Line Dancing-9:45 Poker-10:00 Group Fitness I-9:40 Canasta-12:00 Chess Champs-10:00 Canasta-12:00 Mexican Train-10:00 Group Fitness I-10:30 Chair Yoga-12:15 Poker-10:00 Speaker 12:15 Canasta (Ponytail)-12:00 Open Bridge-11:30 Zumba Gold-1:30 Ballroom Dancing-1:30 Fit Dance Fusion-1:30 Bingo-12:15 Songbirds Practice-12:15 Tai Chi-2:45 Whittling Workshop-1:30 Mahjong-12:30 Beg. Line Dancing-2:30 Group Fitness II-2:45 Strings & Things-1:30 Group Fitness II-2:45

27 28 29 30 Group Fitness III-8:30 Continuing Yoga-8:30 Pilates-8:15 Continuing Yoga-8:15 Group Fitness I-9:40 Classic Yoga-10:00 Pokeno-9:30 TBS Exercise-9:30 Group Fitness I-10:30 Chess Champs-10:00 Beg. Line Dancing-9:45 Poker-10:00 Canasta-12:00 Poker-10:00 Canasta-12:00 Mexican Train-10:00 Chair Yoga-12:15 Ballroom Dancing-1:30 Fit Dance Fusion-1:30 Canasta (Ponytail)-12:00 Zumba Gold-1:30 Whittling Workshop-1:30 Strings & Things-1:30 Tai Chi-2:45 Group Fitness II-2:45 Group Fitness II-2:45 Available daily: Fit Dance Fusion Adult coloring, Billiards, Table Tennis, Rummikub, and Wii bowling Join instructor Sandra Thompson for an exhilarating workout which combines cardio, dance, and muscle toning moves that burn Art Imagined unwanted calories, is easy to do and tons of fun! This class meets on Art is for everyone! Join this group that creates a variety of Wednesdays from 1:30PM to 2:30PM in the auditorium. (Participants paintings using multiple techniques. This group, led by Win Powell, are required to wear tennis/non slick shoes.) meets on Fridays from 8:15AM to 10:30AM in the Creative Arts Room. Group Fitness I This instructor led class features exercises, low impact Ballroom Dancing aerobics and chair exercises while using exercise bands or weights. Led by instructor Lorie Flanegan, Ballroom Dancing meets in the Participants are required to wear tennis/non-slick shoes. This class is Auditorium on Tuesdays from 1:30PM to 2:30PM. During this split into two identical sessions to accommodate high demand. meeting seniors practice a variety of dances such as the foxtrot and Members may only participate in one session per day. This class is quickstep in an open dance format. held on Mondays and Fridays at 9:40AM to 10:25AM and 10:30AM to 11:15AM. (OUT OF REGARD FOR STUDENTS & INSTRUCTOR AND AS Bingo A SAFETY PRECAUTION, NO ADMITTANCE ONCE CLASS HAS STARTED Bingo is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:15PM to 1:00PM AND/OR CAPACITY IS REACHED.) in the Gentle Room UNLESS otherwise specified in the Activities Calendar in the newsletter. Bingo is a chance game where Group Fitness II individuals using numbered cards, mark numbers when they are This instructor led class is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from called in hopes of winning. Prizes are provided by community 2:45PM to 3:30PM in the Auditorium. This class is a combination of sponsors. cardio and utilizing exercise bands and weights. Participants are required to wear tennis/non-slick shoes. Birthday Bash (OUT OF REGARD FOR STUDENTS & INSTRUCTOR AND AS A SAFETY This activity is held the first Thursday of each month at 12:15PM in PRECAUTION, NO ADMITTANCE ONCE CLASS HAS STARTED AND/OR the Gentle Room. Members are invited to come celebrate their CAPACITY IS REACHED.) birthdays with their peers. A community sponsor provides birthday treats and hosts bingo or a similar activity for the participants. Group Fitness III This instructor led class is offered on Mondays and Fridays from Bridge 8:30AM to 9:30AM in the Auditorium. This class offers variations of This group meets Mondays from 9:30AM to 2:30PM in the Creative low/high impact aerobics, body sculpting with free weights/exercise Arts Room. Bridge is a strategizing game using a deck of 52 cards. bands and floor exercises. Participants are required to bring a mat Each group consists of 4 players in competing partnerships. Call and wear tennis/non-slick shoes. Nancy Noonan at 205-402-7393 to be added to the substitution list. (OUT OF REGARD FOR STUDENTS & INSTRUCTOR AND AS A SAFETY {This group is on a temporary HIATUS until further notice.} PRECAUTION, NO ADMITTANCE ONCE CLASS HAS STARTED AND/OR CAPACITY IS REACHED.) Bridge-Open Group Experienced, Intermediate and Beginners are all welcome. This Line Dancing (Beginning) group meets every Friday from 11:30AM to 3:00PM in the Creative If you have never danced before, please take advantage of the chance Arts Room. Bridge is a strategizing game using a deck of 52 cards. to learn basic steps on Wednesdays from 9:45AM to 10:45AM and the Each group consists of 4 players in competing partnerships. 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 1:00PM to 2:00PM. This class is taught by Margie Maughan and meets in the auditorium. A $4.00 Canasta (Ponytail) donation is requested. Participants are required to wear shoes with Ponytail Canasta is a variation of the card game Canasta, which is a backs. Please note Fridays in September ONLY, the class time game played with multiple decks of cards. This game is played on changed to 2:30PM-3:30PM! Thursdays from 12:00PM to 3:30PM in the Sunroom. Mahjong Canasta (Samba) Led by Miriam Roberts, the game of Mahjong (a strategy based game The Samba version of Canasta is played with three decks of cards played with tiles), is played the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 12:30PM- and a tray. The game is best played with 3 or 4 players. This is an 3:30PM in the Creative Arts Room. uncomplicated card game so come join in every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00PM to 3:00PM in the Lounge. Mexican Train Mexican Train is a version of dominoes and can be played with Chess Champs multiple players. This game is played on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays Chess is universally proven as an excellent way to develop cognitive from 10:00AM to 12:00PM in the Creative Arts Room. abilities. During each class participants are taught new moves and strategies by instructor Balagee Govindan. Play begins at 10:00AM on Tuesdays and the class is held from 12:00PM to 1:00PM in the Creative Arts Room. Page Turners Technology Sessions The Hoover Library’s Pam Bainter hosts a monthly book club A volunteer is available by appointment to answer your tech questions here at the Senior Center. This group meets the 2nd Wednesday regarding computers /tech devices (smart phone/iPad/tablets). 1 hour of the month from 9:30AM to 11:00AM in the Lounge. Each sessions are available from 9:30AM-2:30PM on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays month they choose a book highlighting different genres, of each month. Please make sure your device is charged and bring any cultures, and other special interests. This month’s book is going necessary passwords. Call 205-739-6700 to inquire about availability. to be The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare. Toning Balance and Strength (T.B.S) Exercise Pilates This class for various levels of ability is led by Kathy Hagood and is Led by instructor Stephanie Fedor-Joseph, this class is offered offered Thursdays from 9:30AM to 10:15AM in the Auditorium. (OUT Wednesdays from 8:15AM to 9:30AM in the Auditorium. OF REGARD FOR STUDENTS & INSTRUCTOR AND AS A SAFETY Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may help build PRECAUTION, NO ADMITTANCE ONCE CLASS HAS STARTED AND/OR flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, CAPACITY IS REACHED.) abdominals, arms, hips, and back. {A 15 minute relaxation session concludes this class.} A ½ inch (or thicker) Pilates mat is Whittling Workshop required. (OUT OF REGARD FOR STUDENTS & INSTRUCTOR Join Richard Strahan as he shares different methods and techniques to AND AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, NO ADMITTANCE ONCE CLASS wood carving. This class will be held on Tuesdays from 1:30PM to HAS STARTED AND/OR CAPACITY IS REACHED.) 3:30PM in the Creative Arts Room. Required materials for this activity are a carving knife, protective glove and wood. For information on Pokeno places to find supplies you may contact Richard at 205-383-5366 or the Move over Bridge--a new home party game has taken center welcome desk at 205-739-6700 stage. A combination of cards and Bingo, Pokeno is perfect for young and old. Pokeno, led by volunteer Betty Wallace, is Yoga (Chair) played Wednesdays (excluding the fifth Wednesday) in the This class, led by Carol Byrd, is held on Mondays from 12:15PM to Creative Arts Room from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. 1:15PM in the Auditorium. Chair Yoga has many benefits such as increasing flexibility, strength and energy as well as improving memory Poker and coordination. A yoga mat is required. *New participants must Poker is a family of card games that combines method, strategy, meet with the instructor prior to class to determine capability. and skill. This game is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Members may participate at the instructor’s discretion. 10:00AM to 2:00PM in the Lounge. Yoga (Classic) Sew-N-Sews This class, led by Carol Byrd, is held on Tuesdays from 10:00AM to This group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 11:15AM in the Auditorium (except the 4th Tuesday unless noted on from 12:00PM to 3:00PM in the Creative Arts, with an emphasis schedule.) Join Carol as she introduces you to Sivananda yoga which on quilting. Bring your supplies and let’s create together! The focuses on breathing, stretching, and coordination exercises. A yoga Sew-N-Sews are led by Marilyn Milstead. mat is required. *New participants must meet with the instructor prior to class to determine capability. Members may participate at Songbirds the instructor’s discretion. This choral group made up of Hoover Senior Center members is led by Fred Ernst. They perform familiar songs at many Yoga (Continuing) surrounding nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This class, led by Carol Byrd, is held on Tuesdays from 8:30AM to Performances are on Wednesdays throughout the year. {Inquire 9:45AM (except the 4th Tuesday unless noted on schedule) and at the Welcome Desk about joining.} Thursdays from 8:15AM to 9:15AM in the Auditorium . This form of Yoga is a continuation of Classic Yoga. Continuing Yoga focuses on more Strings and Things intense breathing, stretching and coordination exercises. You will be This class is Thursdays from 1:30PM to 3:30PM in the Gentle barefoot during this class, and a yoga mat is required. *New Room. Join Helen Tankersley as she guides you through working participants must meet with the instructor prior to class to determine with yarn to create items through the art of crochet, knitting, capability. Members may participate at the instructor’s discretion. needle work, kumihimo, etc. Please provide your own materials for this class. Beginning students will need to contact Helen at Zumba Gold 205 980-9500 for supply list. This dance fitness class, led by instructor Sandra Thompson, meets Mondays from 1:30PM to 2:30PM. Zumba Gold is a less intense version Tai Chi of original Zumba. Tai Chi is a mind body exercise that is easy on the joints and (Participants are required to wear tennis/non slick shoes.) produces a plethora of health benefits. This class is led by instructor Kathy Hagood on Mondays from 2:45PM to 3:45PM in the Auditorium.

. Mexican Train dominoes…always Insightful discussion amongst a great game! the Page Turners book club!

A game of pool with a friend…why not? A cozy corner to enjoy a good book! WELLNESS EXPECTATION IN THE HOOVER SENIOR CENTER In everyone’s best interest please be sure to only attend when you are well.

The Hoover Senior Center will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6 in observance of LABOR DAY. MISSION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT Hoover Senior Center exists as a The Hoover Senior Center is partnership to serve and empower recognized as a model for excellence senior adults by providing in providing opportunities, programs, opportunities that promote quality and services for older adults. Through of life through social engagement, a dedicated team of staff, the HSC physical well-being, community seeks to enrich the lives of seniors as involvement, creativity, and life- we serve and empower them in a long learning. positive and safe environment.

OUR CORE VALUES: RESPECT, INTEGRITY, SAFETY, SERVICE, SYNERGY, EMPATHY, EXCELLENCE

2021 Hoover New Horizons Advisory Board: Helen Tankersley {President}, Darlene Lawrence {Vice President}, Tom Brown {Treasurer}, Joyce Cattelane {Secretary}, David Byrd, Joan Chambers, Dana Mason, Gene Powell, Win Powell, & Tillie Powers HOOVER SENIOR CENTER 400 Municipal Drive Hoover, AL 35216 205-739-6700

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