Classic Times Newsletter Q2 2016

Quarterly Newsletter of the Lexington County
Recreation & Aging Commission (Council on Aging)
2nd Quarter Classic Times 2016
Long Life & Happiness
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CLASSIC TIMES
From our Director: Lynda Christison
South Carolina sunshine, warm weather, flowers,
birds, bees, the smell of freshly mowed grass –
spring is here! Time for hats and sunscreen, picnics,
ball games, horseshoes, walking outside,
gardening, swimming…..gotta love trading scrapping
icy windshields for sneakers and flip flops!!
Many, many thanks to everyone
who supported March
for Meals 2016! The support
of so many for the importance
of senior meals is
heartwarming! Ribbon cuttings
and grand openings at
both Pine Ridge- South Congaree and Gilbert-
Summit Senior Centers, support of Lt. Governor
McMasters, Congressman Joe Wilson, the SC
Senate and House members, mayors from
around the County, Community Champions who
delivered meals to homebound seniors, and the
talented Zumba instructors who donated their
time to make our first
Rockin’ Shamrock Zumbathon
to benefit for
Meals on Wheels
a huge success:
Gladys Perez,
Yolanda Cruzado,
Dionna Williams,
Kaarina
Sanjur, Janice
Shull, Eddie
Sharon, Tammie
Epps, Nadia Johnson, Lisa Weems, Ashley
Smith, Linda Gonzalez, Suzanne Myers, Shyra
Reitz, April South, Dee Dee Jennings, Melonie
Edge, Lori Broyles, Kelly Kemmerlin, Maria
Floyd, and Trace Stewart. Thank you everyone!
April is National Volunteer Month – a
huge thank you to all of you who give
so generously of your time and energy
in so many ways!! Your help delivering
meals, working at one of our Senior Centers,
at our Aging Admin office, helping with special
events and Christmas in Lexington County –
all of it is so very much appreciated!
Since 1963, the contributions of
older people have been celebrated
every May during
Older Americans Month. This
year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,”
emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing
themselves through work and new passions,
engaging their communities and blazing a trail of
positive impact of people of all ages.
How are you blazing your trail? Come join us for
new experiences, enter the Seniors’ Art Show,
show your moves at Shrimp, Shagging, and
Suds, volunteer, have fun, make new friends,
take a trip, attend the Blowfish game on June
10 th , try something new and be a part of making
Lexington County a wonderful place to be!
Happy Blazing!
Lynda

Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission Aging Program
125 Parker Street ~ Lexington, SC 29072 (803) 356-5111
2016 Seniors Farmer’s Market Enrollment Sites for Lexington County
Date/Time Enrollment Sites Phone
Monday, May 23
Tri-City Leisure Center
803-939-9311
1PM – 4PM
Senior Center Cafeteria
485 Brooks Ave.
West Columbia
Tuesday, May 24
9AM - Noon
Wednesday, May 25
9AM - Noon
Thursday, May 26
9AM – 1PM
Ongoing Starting Friday, May 27
Only if there are vouchers left.
9AM – Noon
Call first.
Swansea Senior Center
197 N. Lawrence Ave.
Swansea
Ball Park Road Recreation
Complex Gym
432 Ball Park Road
Lexington
Batesburg-Leesville Senior Center
241 Highland Avenue
Batesburg
Aging Administration Office
125 Parker Street Lexington
Swansea Senior Center,
& Batesburg-Leesville Senior Center
803-568-4545
803-359-0690
803-532-4536
803-356-5111
803-568-4545
803-532-4536
Qualification Requirements – We do not yet have all of the information, please check back with us!
Must be a resident of Lexington County – bring Driver’s License, SC ID or utility bill.
Must be age 60 or older.
Income per household – currently unknown.
If declaring eligibility due to being on Food Stamps or SSI, must bring proof of participation in the program.
Must apply in person.
Program
Each Eligible Person will receive vouchers to purchase fresh produce at authorized farmers markets.
No change will be given. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced.
Vouchers must be used by October 15, 2016.
Please turn flyer over for list of authorized farmers in Lexington County.
Every unspent voucher will likely decrease South Carolina’s funding for this program for next year by $5. Vouchers should only go to those who are
committed to using them.!! USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Discover Learn and Share
Don’t delay, sign up today! For questions on any of these
programs, call Patrick Sippel at (803) 356-5111.
New experiences for older adults offering an exciting variety
of classes, activities, and programs for exploring new
ideas, new skills, and sharing with friends. Although the
program is designed for adults 60 years and over, adults
of any age may participate unless class activity
states otherwise.
Zumba Gold with Instructor Janice Shull
Lexington Senior Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm to 7pm
Ongoing, 6 week program
Cost $30
Pine Ridge Senior Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3pm to 3:45pm
Ongoing, 6 week program
Cost $30
Tri-City Leisure Center
Tuesdays & Fridays 8am to 9am
Ongoing, 6 week program
Cost $30
Zumba Gold with Instructor Trace Stewart
Gilbert Senior Center NEW
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Ongoing
Cost $5 per class
Enjoy the fun of Zumba, but a slower pace and lower intensity!
Zumba Gold will help you improve your balance,
strength, and flexibility.
Beginner Weights Class with Instructor Janice Shull
Learn the proper way to work out with weights and tone
muscles. 2, 3, or 5 lbs weights required.
Lexington Senior Center
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm, 6 week program
Ongoing, Cost: $42
Tri-City Senior Center
Fridays at 9am, 6 week program
Ongoing, Cost: $42
Classic Travelers
Plan once and don’t think twice as we take
to the road. Classic Travelers trips are
geared toward older adults, but are open
to adults of all ages.
Boston, MA including Salem and Cape Ann
June 8 th - June 14 th , 2016
Join us for a rich tour of historical Boston combined with
the famous town of Salem and the picturesque Cape Ann.
Total Cost: $619 per person (double occupancy)
The Music Man (Day Trip)
June 30, 2016
Join us as visit the Flat Rock Playhouse in Hendersonville,
NC for the Broadway Show “The Music Man”. Lunch is
included at the Moose Café and shopping at Bloomfields
prior to the show.
Total Cost: $105
Deposit: $25 due at registration
Mt. Rushmore & The Black Hills of South Dakota
October 7 – October 17, 2016
Get ready to visit one of America’s most iconic sites – Mt
Rushmore! We will also visit Badlands National Park,
Wildlife Loop Road, Deadwood, the mystical Black Hills,
and much more!Double Occupancy $905 (double occupancy)
SCRPA Senior Beach Retreat
October 10- October 13, 2016
Fall is the perfect time for seniors from all over South Carolina
to gather for a private adventure by the sea. The trip
price includes transportation, an evening at Pirates Voyage,
3 night’s accommodations, 3 days of meals and activities
galore! Don’t miss out on the fun this year.
Pricing TBA
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Day Trip
August 9 th , 2016
Cost: $55 per person
Deposit: $25 due at registration
Price includes transportation, admission to Harrah’s Cherokee
Casino, a $25 Free Play Voucher and $10 food
voucher.
Save the Date:
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
March 25-April 1, 2017
Ports will include : San Juan, Puerto Rico; Amber Cove Dominican
Republic, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Grand Turk, Turk
and Caicos.
Lexington County Senior Sports
Games
Please be advised the Seniors Sports Games
held by Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission
& the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will be
moving this year from the spring to the fall! Games will
be held the week of September 19 – 23, 2016.
For additional information, please contact Patrick Sippel
at 803-356-5111.
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Meet Our Staff…...
Director….............................................Lynda Christison
Assistant Director……………………..…...Mary Beth Callais
Meals Coordinator…………………..…........Anne McCartha
Office Coordinator………….…………...…….June Wilbanks
Fundraising Coordinator…………….…………..Donna Neel
Fundraising Coord. Asst..………………...Rachel M. Britain
Program Coordinator…………….………..….Patrick SippeI
Program Coord. Assistant……………..….…..Doris Yancey
I &R Specialist/Volunteer Coord……........Rebecca Dehay
Case Management Coordinator…….Cherlyn Garrett-Kee
Case Manager……………………………..…...…….J.ulia Allen
Case Manager…………………………….....……….Anne Craft
Homecare Coordinator…………………….......Judy Bonifas
Homecare Tech……………………….…..….....Phyllis Hesse
Homecare Tech…………………………..……... .Joann Crout
Homecare Tech…………………………….…Kathy Langford
Homecare Tech……………………………...……..Sarah Laird
Homecare Tech………………………………….…..Dena RIsh
Medical Escort Driver……………...…… .Mindy M.Mauldin
Later Life Advocate………………………..Karen Sundstrom
Receptionist……………………..Rachel Britain/Kathy Kelly
Looking for …..
Meals on Wheels Volunteers
In The Following Areas:
We are pleased to announce that the winners for the 2 nd quarter
are:
Elliott and Harriet Hallman - Batesburg – Leesville Senior Center
Jack Clarke, Hugh Caldwell, Joel Spires, and James Roof (Pisgah
Group) - Gilbert - Summit Senior Center
JoAnn and Don Matthews - Lexington Senior Center
Carolyn Williamson - Pelion Senior Center
John Matthews - Pine – Ridge Senior Center
Catherine and Edward Hutto - Swansea Senior Center
Lloyd and Patricia Privette - Tri - City Senior Center
We are also pleased to announce that the winners for the 3rd
quarter are:
Betty Johnson – Leesville Senior Center
Martha Jones- Gilbert - Summit Senior Center
Betty Marshall - Lexington Senior Center
Betty Leighton - Pelion Senior Center
Shirley Rushing - Pine – Ridge Senior Center
Mary Sturkie - Swansea Senior Center
Rose Mary Bradwell - Tri - City Senior Center
Thank you so much for all you do!
We couldn’t be more grateful!
Batesburg-Leesville, Lexington, Pine Ridge and
Tri-City areas.
If interested in volunteering or would like more
info please call Rebecca Dehay at 356-5111.
VOLUNTEERS OF THE QUARTER
Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission wishes to
offer a special opportunity to our volunteers this year. As of July
01, 2015, we began our Volunteers of the Quarter incentive
program.
We honor all of our volunteers for the generosity of their time
and their concentrated efforts, but we also wish to begin recognizing
individuals throughout each quarter who go above and
beyond in their commitment and dedication to our volunteer
program and to those whom they serve in their community.
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Batesburg-Leesville Senior Center
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
241 Highland Avenue * Phone: (803) 532-4536 * Director: Kyle Shealy
Arts & Crafts
April – Spring crafts
May – Mother’s Day crafts
June – Father’s Day crafts
Our craft projects are fun and easy!
Education
Adult Education Program
Peggy Camp, Lexington County School
District 3
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A wide variety of topics geared for seniors
with guest speakers and community
leaders.
Nutrition Education
Third Thursday of each month
Noon
Informal lectures and discussions to help
maintain health and wellness.
Blood Pressure Screening & Health Information
Tri-County Home Health
Second Wednesday of each month, 10:00
a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Keep up with your blood pressure and
also benefit from a wide variety of health
related programs.
Fitness
Seniorcise
Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.– Noon
Increase flexibility, muscle strength, and
improve overall coordination through low
-impact exercise. Lots of music, lots of
fun!
Exercise with Kay
Mondays 11:00-12:00
Fridays 10:00-11:00
Exercise with dyna-bands and weights.
Fitness Walking
Monday thru FridayLeisure Center gym
opens at 7:30 a.m.
Senior Center Walkers
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.
Outdoor walking, weather permitting.
On-Going
Morning Coffee
Daily, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Catch up on the news while enjoying a
cup of piping hot coffee and breakfast
items.
Tea Party
Monthly, 10:00-a.m.11:00 a.m.
A different tea is featured each month
along with pastries and, of course, crumpets.
Bring your tea cup and join us!
Lunch
lunch for those 60 and older. Must make
a reservation no later than Noon a day in
advance. Call center for more information
on becoming a participant!
Happy Birthday Parties
Birthdays are celebrated monthly with
special treats and surprises.
Games
Monday-Friday
11:00-a.m.-Noon
Bingo, puzzles, word scrambles, shuffleboard,
horseshoes, hidden objects, and
more available daily.
Special Events
Mother’s Day Tea
Thursday, May 5
10:00-12:00
We’ll share photos and memories
Senior Appreciation Day Picnic
Friday, May 6
10:00-2:00
Camp Kinard
Annual cookout to honor all of our senior
centers’ participants. Fun and games, and
a great lunch!
Memorial Day Celebration
Friday, May 27
10:00-12:00
We’ll remember our service men and
women who fought for the freedoms we
enjoy.
Father’s Day Remembrance
Friday, June 17
10:00-12:00
As we remembered our mothers, we will
share photos and special memories of our
fathers.
Trips
April – Healing Springs
May – Mystery Trip
June – Swan Lake
(note that special trips are for center participants
only and there is a small fee for
transportation.)
Mardi Gras Fun!
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GILBERT SUMMIT SENIOR CENTER
Arts & Crafts
Painting with Mardon Collins & Stella
Hendrick. Check monthly activity calendar
for dates and times
Crafts with Edna Keenan &
Sandy Terry
April –Spring Crafts
May-Mothers Day
June – Fathers Day
Check calendar for time
Education
Music
Jeffrey Long – Karaoke
Adult Education Program
Internet Services
We have computers with internet service
available for seniors 60 and older.
Our hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. to 2:30
p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening & Health
Information
Tri-County Home Health Care with
Jennifer
3 rd Wednesday of each month at
10:30 a.m.
Keep your blood pressure checked to
prevent health issues.
Doris Hackley blood pressure & nutrition
program
1 st Tuesday of every month
409 Broad Street * Phone: (803) 892-5745 * Director: Maxine Caughman
Seniorcise with Tony Diaz
Wednesday starting at 9:50 a.m. class
is for 60 and older, exercise increases
flexibility and muscle strength.
Walking
Visit our gym from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. work out with dyna bands, low
impact weights, and low impact aerobics
using great music and exercise
DVDs. Also use the gym to walk indoors
when the weather is cold or
raining.
Group Walk in the gym
9:30-a.m.10:00 a.m., Daily
Zumba Classes
Trace Stewart, instructor
Come join us on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
in the gym we have a great time
Gilbert-Summit Multipurpose Building
offers a after school program for
Primary School, Elementary and Middle
School students contact Justin
Steele at 803-359-4048
On-Going
8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
Coffee Hour
Snacks and Coffee served
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Daily newspaper provided so
you can keep up on the daily
events.
Daily Games
Bingo Monday & Thursday with prizes.
Also dominos, cards, word games,
shuffleboard and much more. Check
the monthly activity calendar
Join us at
Beulah church of Gilbert
2 nd Thursday of every month
For fun, fellowship & lunch
First Baptist church
2 nd Tuesday of every quarter.
Lunch and bingo
Shopping
We offer monthly shopping trips. This
time is set for you to purchase groceries,
pick up prescriptions, also personal
shopping at Hamricks, Belks,
Walmart, etc.
Special Events
April 23– Christmas in Lexington
County May 6— Senior Picnic
May 28- Shrimp, Shagging, & Suds
Trips
We plan monthly trips please call or
check our activity calendar for more
information.
Gilbert Summit Senior Center
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Janice Harris with Hospice of
Tri County
4 th Monday of the Month
Nutrition & Health Program
10:00 am -10:30 am
Megan Lambert, DHEC
4 th Tuesday of the Month
Nutrition & Health Education
How to Cook Healthy
10:30 a.m.—Noon
Lunch
M-F at noon. Those 60 years
and older can come join us
for a nutritional lunch.
Please call a day ahead to
reserve your spot.
803-892-5745
Happy Birthday Celebration
All Participants are recognized
with cake, ice cream &
photo
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LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER
8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
108 Park Road * Phone: (803) 957-7979 * Director: Annie Mack
Arts & Crafts
April – Prom Crafts
May – Mother’s Day Craft
June – Father’s Day Craft
Education
Hospice Care of Tri County w/ Janice
Harris
Janice visits the 3 rd Monday of the Month
at 12:30 p.m. Janice checks BP and has
updates on Medical Information
Pruitt Hospice w/Darryl
4 th Monday of Month. Darryl always has
interesting Trivia and we have a lot of fun
Homecare Solutions w/Dawn
1 st Monday of Month
Enjoy playing Corn hole with Dawn
Nutritional Education
These Nutritional Topics are designed to
help seniors understand the benefits of
Good Nutrition. 1 st Thursday of the
Month
Fitness
Seniorcise w/Tony
Tuesday 10:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.
Classes open to those 60 or older and
Lexington County Residents; Senior Center
Members first priority: Maximum participants
24. Suggested donations $1.00
per class
Seniorcise w Debbie
Monday & Thursday 10:30 – 11:30
Classes are open to those 60 or older and
Lexington County Residents; Senior Center
Members first priority: Maximum participants
24. Suggested donations $1.00
per class
Fitness Walking
Monday – Friday
Leisure Center Gym opens at 7:00 am.
Ongoing
Social Hour
Daily 9:00am – 10:00am Come Enjoy
coffee and snacks while catching up on
the latest news.
Lunch
Daily at Noon those 60 and older can take
part in our noontime meal. Must make a
reservation by 11:00 a.m. a day in advance.
For more information please call
the center.
Wood Carving with Ed
Mon. / Wed. 10:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.
Bible Study
12:30 p.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday
Birthday Celebrations
Birthdays are recognized each month with
cake and ice cream.
Sing Along with Janet from Harbor Chase
12:30 p.m.– 1:00 p.m.
4th Thursday of month. Come enjoy the
songs as Janet leads the singing while
playing the Piano.
Daily Games
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Come join our serious card players (Phase
10, Rummy, Kings in the Corner etc.). Also
, Play Dominos, Corn Hole, Trash Ball,
Bingo and many more games to be enjoyed.
Shopping
We take Monthly Shopping Trips. This
gives our Center members a chance to
purchase groceries, pick up prescriptions
and do a little personal shopping. Check
monthly activity calendar for date & time.
Bowling
Our seniors make a trip to the local Bowling
Alley twice a month. We love competing
with each other to see who is going
to be the top bowler.
Special Events
National Volunteer Week
April 10 th – 16th
We will honor our volunteers for their
hard work and dedication.
Christmas in Lexington County
Saturday April 23 rd
This day is set aside to help low income
seniors with MINOR repairs to home or
yards. Must own their homes with family
not available to perform repairs.
Senior Appreciation Day Picnic
Friday May 6 th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Camp Kinard
Our annual cookout to honor our entire
senior centers’ participants. Fun, games
and a great lunch for all.
Senior Prom
Friday May 13 th , 5:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m
We had so much fun last year we are doing
it again. Come dressed to impress.
Enjoy An Evening to Remember. We will
have food, music and dance. This event is
free to all Senior Center members in Lexington
County and they can bring one
guest. For non-members there will be a
slight charge of $7.00 per person.
Trips
(Center Participants Only)
April 14 th – Historic Daufuskie Island
April 15 th – The Spring Plant & Flower
Festival at Farmers Market
May 20 th - Trip to Strawberry Patch
June – Mystery Trip & Scavenger Hunt
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PELION SENIOR CENTER
8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
210 Pine Street * Phone: (803) 894-4351 * Director: Tawana Bonnett
Arts & Crafts
Cindy Bailey
Third Monday each month, 10:00 a.m.
Education
Hospice Care of Tri-County
Janice Harris
Second Thursday each month, noon.
April- Parkinson’s Awareness Month
May- Arthritis Awareness Month
June- Stroke Awareness Month
Nutrition Programs
Center Staff
April- Smart Shopping
May- Build a Healthy Meal
June-Add More Vegetables
Fitness
Strength Training
Daily, 11:00 a.m.-noon
Work with light weights and dynabands to
develop strength and muscle tone.
Seniorcise with Tony Diaz
Every Thursday, 11:15a.m.
A donation of $1.00 per class is suggested.
Dynabands cost-$5.00, center provides
weights. This exercise program is for
adults 60+ and must live in Lexington
County.
Walking
Daily, 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
We have a paved lighted walking track
behind the center, each lap is 870 ft.
Which means 6 laps makes a mile. Let’s all
get into exercising, summer is around the
corner.
Horseshoes/Bocce/Disc Golf
Monday –Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Grab a partner and enjoy friendly competition.
Ask a staff member for the equipment
anytime weather permits. Horseshoe
Tournament will be held in May.
Ongoing
Beauty Day
Betty Leighton
Last Monday each month, 9:00a.m.-
11:00a.m.
Get a professional haircut for a nominal
donation to the center.
Bingo
Shumpert’s IGA
Last Tuesday of each month,
9:00a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Refreshments and prizes for our seniors at
Pelion Senior Center.
Cover-all is a gift certificate.
Birthday Parties
We recognize all birthdays for the month
with a birthday cake.
Library
Shirley Sprenne
Last Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.
Her staff plans a special program for our
group.
Lunch Daily
Served daily at noon.
Those 60 years and older may join us for a
hot, nutritious meal. Must make reservation
no later than noon the previous day.
Puzzles & Games
Join friends to put together a jigsaw puzzle
or for a game of dominoes in the
mornings, or at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon
for Canasta or Phase 10.
Special events
National Volunteer Week
April 10th thru 16th
A special time to let all of our volunteers
know how much they are needed and
appreciated. The love they have is endless.
Senior Center
Volunteer Appreciation Day
April 13th, 11:00 a.m.-noon. Meals on
Wheels Volunteer Appreciation Day-April
15th, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Christmas in Lexington County
Saturday, April 23
A one day blitz to do minor repairs and
painting on homes of elderly persons, 60
years and older, living in Lexington
County.
Senior Appreciation Day
Friday, May 6
A annual event to honor our seniors, a day
of fun at Camp Kinard , come join us as we
fellowship with the other centers, have
good food, entertainment, door prizes
and fishing . Nice walking trail around
pond.
S.C. Senior Sports Classic
May 18-21
After local games those participant that
would like to may go on to the S.C. Seniors
Sports Games that are held at Francis
Marion University. What a great time we
will have, a lot of competitors and we
make a lot of new friends.
Mother’s /Father’s Day Celebration
Friday, June 10
A special day we’ll being honoring all the
mothers and fathers at Pelion Center.
Trips
Orangeburg Festival of Roses
Friday, April 29
Time- 2:00p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Seniors Day at the Festival we’ll gather
around the Garden Stage to join in games
of Bingo and entertainment, refreshments
and lots of fun. Come let’s see all the
beautiful roses and exhibiters.
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PINE RIDGE—SOUTH CONGAREE SENIOR CENTER
8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
1123 Courtney Drive* Phone: (803) 755-1274 * Director: Beverly Smith
Arts & Crafts
Center participants share their crafts and
teach others.
Crafts
Every 4th Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Work on Dang-it Doll
Education
Tri-County Home Health
With Jennifer
4th Wednesday, at 11 a.m.
April 22nd B P Check/Memory Boosting
Food
May 27th B/P Check/ Living Alone
June 24th B/P Check/National Candy
Month
Hospice Care of Tri-County
With Janice Harris
1st Thursday, at 11:30
Senior Strength Trainers
Monthly Handouts
These Nutritional tips are informative and
useful for a healthier lifestyle
Nutrition Education
These Nutrition Topics will benefit seniors
understanding of Good Nutrition.
Lexington County Fire Service
See Calendar for Date and Times
Lexington County Sheriff Department
with Jonathan Brock
See Calendar for Date and Times
Fitness
Exercise with Staff
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
10:00 a.m.
Seniorcise/Tony
Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Join the fun by exercising with dynabands
and weights
Blood Pressure Check
1st Thursday at 11:30 a.m. with Janice
4th Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.. with
Jennifer
On Going
Sing-a-long
Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
with Pastors from the Local Area Churches
Shopping
Shop at new Stores around the area and
local malls
Social Hour
Mon- Fri 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Come share the latest News and enjoy
coffee and sweets
Monthly Birthdays
Birthday Celebration for Each Center Participant.
Every 4th Monday . Celebrate
with cake and ice cream
Noon Lunch Daily
Cost: Donation for those 60 years and
older. Reservation must be made no later
than 11 a.m. At least one day in advance.
Call Center for more information.
Fun & Games
Bingo, Horseshoes, Dominoes, Shuffleboard,
Ping Pong and other games
Special Events
Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.
To honor our dedicated Meals on Wheels
and Senior Center Volunteers for all of
their hard work and dedication to our
programs.
St. David’s Handbell Choir
Thursday, April 21
Come and enjoy the Music of the choir
Reading w/Adopted Grands
Thursday, April 14
Enjoy the Fun and activities w/Adopted
Grands
Mothers Day Program
Thursday, May 5
Mothers lets bring pictures of your
Families and share.
Senior Appreciation Day Picnic
Friday, May 6
Camp Kinard
Annual Cookout to honor our Lexington
County seniors. A time to show them how
Much they are appreciated. Lots of fun
and the best tasting grilled burgers by our
Maintenance Department. Complete with
trimmings!
Picnic with Adopted Grands
Thursday, May 19
Come and enjoy the Day of Games and
picnic with adopted Grands
Flag Day Celebration
Friday, June 13
Let’s talk about that important
Day back in 1777
Fathers Day Program
Thursday, June 9
Lets remember our fathers and the special
role they played in our lives
Trips
Shealy’s Bar Be Que House
Monday, April 11
Enjoy the Food & Fellowship
Gantts Stone Mill
Friday, June 3
Enjoy a day of seeing how grits are made
and homemade jellies, jams, ciders and
soap.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at
Pine Ridge-South Congaree
Senior Center
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SWANSEA SENIOR CENTER
8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
197 N. Lawrence Ave.* Phone:(803) 568-4545 * Director: Jessie Mae Green
Arts & Crafts
Seasonal Crafts - We will be working
on a variety of crafts
April-Flower Potting
May-Mother’s Day Craft
June- Father’s Day Craft
Education
Tri-County Hospice
Educational topics will be discussed
By Janice Harris
Topics:
April-Eye Problems
May-Headaches & Causes
June-Maintain Your Brains
3 rd Wednesday of every month at
11:00 a.m.
Fitness
Blood Pressure Screening With
Tri-County Home Health Jennifer
Keep up with your blood pressure and
also benefit
From a wide variety of health related
programs.
Topics
April-Physical Activity
May-All About Arthritis
June-Skin Care
3 rd Thursday of the month
All about safety an your well being.
Hospice Care Educational Topics with
Carol Tindal of Pathway Hospice
Alisha Knight does BP checks and
Games with seniors
The first Wednesday of the month
Blood Pressure Check for seniors
Exercise
Jennifer from Tri-County
BP Check and Line dance classes once
a month
Exercise - Mondays with Tony Diaz
at 10:30 a.m.
Improve muscle tone and flexibility
with low impact exercise using hand
weights and dyne-bands
Walking
Indoors walking in our newly remolded
gym next door daily from
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nutrition Education –With Bill Nyland
Talks are done twice a month
On Going
Fun and Games
Daily Games of dominoes
Every Monday bingo with prizes
Twice a month come join us for a fun
game of bingo on Thursday. Its good
clean fun like you have never had before.
Seniors bring a prize to be able
to play.
Bowling - We look forward to bowling
at least once a month. Some months
our schedule allows on senior discount
days to each area and enjoy a
day of shopping or just browsing. We
also enjoy a lunch out. You can’t beat
the company-come check us out.
Lunch
Monday-Friday at 12:00 noon
Senior’s 60 and older can join the
lunch bunch at the senior center.
You must make a reservation no later
than 10:00 a.m. the day before. For
Information calls the senior center
director at (803) 568-4545.
Social Hour-8: 30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Morning discussions, over coffee and
snacks. Visit a Friend monthly trips to
local nursing homes, or homes of
friends no longer able to attend the
center.
Special Events
National Volunteer Week
April 10 – 16, 2016
This week we will be letting our
volunteers know how much we
appreciate them.
Christmas In Lexington County
April 23 , 2016
This event is held yearly to help lowincome
seniors with much needed
minor repairs to their homes. The client
must own their home, 60+ years
old, and do not have any family who
can do the work.
Senior Appreciation Picnic
May 6, 2016
Our annual picnic to honor the seniors
of Lexington county.
Orangeburg Festival of Roses
Date and time will be announced
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TRI - CITY SENIOR CENTER
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
485 Brooks Avenue * Phone: (803) 939-9311 * Director: Teresa Grice Ginn
Arts & Crafts
1st Thursday monthly
10:00 -11:30 a.m.
April - Mother’s Days project
May - Flag project
June - Embroidery Hoop Craft
Education
Nutrition Education
Instructor: Staff
April -Smart Shopping for Veggies and
Fruit
May - Build a Healthy Meal
June - Add More Vegetables to Your Day
Tony’s Tips and Blood Pressure
Interesting daily living tips for good
health/balance
2nd Friday monthly 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Local Pharmacist Program
Walgreens - Yvette
Medicine Mart/USC - Patti Fabel
Variety of health related programs/
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Check calendar for program dates
Blood Pressure Screenings
Tri-County Home Health/Jennifer
3rd Thursday monthly 10:00 a.m. –
11:00 .am . JoAnn Holman/CAN
Check monthly calendar for dates & times
LIVE AND LEARN
Tri-County Hospice/Janice Harris
Health, nutrition and other informative
topics
3rd Monday monthly 10:15 a.m. – 11:00
a.m.
Fitness
Seniorcise
Instructors: Mary Anne Allread and Tony
Diaz
Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00am - 11:55am
Cost: Donation of $1.00 happily accepted
An exercise class for Lexington County
seniors age 60 and over. Must be preregistered
with a current health history
and Dr approval on file. Class limited to 75
participants, Walking—available daily on
indoor track
Senior Strength Training Program
Instructor: Tony Diaz
Call Tony at Tri-City for information and
details
(803) 939-9311 M-F from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
Bowling
JC’s Lexington
2nd Thursday 9:30 .m. . 1:00 p.m.
monthly
On Going
Birthday Celebrations
Special treats for your special day
Check calendar for date/time
Bingo with Carolina Gardens
4th Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Bingo with Bernice
Bingo with Bernice and Rosemary
Bingo with Dawn
Check calendar for dates/time
Cards
Hand and Foot
Tuesdays
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Canasta
Wednesdays 1:00 p m. . 3:00 p.m.
Must be center participant to play
Book Club
Book Nook 2nd Monday 10:00 a.m. –
11:00am with Alice Asbill
Friday Afternoon Book Review
3rd Friday 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. with
Peggy Scott . Reading opens the mind to
new thoughts and ideas
Corn Hole Toss
4th Monday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dawn Walters/Home Care Solutions
Music Programs
Patriotic Singalong with Dewey Riggs
May 27 , noon– 12:45pm
Social Hour
9:00am - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Must have current assessment on file
Special Events
Bistro Dining
McCutchen House at USC
April 8 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Reservations required
Tri-City Indoor Yard Sale
April 9 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Banquet
April 22 from 11:00 a.m .- 1:30 p.m.
Honoring all our volunteers with
special food, certificates and surprises
Senior Appreciation Picnic
May 6 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m at Camp
Kinard
Mother’s Day
May 5 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Memorial Day
May 27 Noon- 12:45 p.m.
Father’s Day
June 17 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Check calendar to see what may happen
To celebrate these memorable days
Shopping Trips are planned as needed or
requested
Tri-City Senior Center will be closed
May 30 for the Memorial Day Holiday
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