The MessengerThe Messenger A publication of the Lexington Senior Center

December 2017 Page 1

Director of Aging and Disability Services

Kristy Stambaugh

Aging Services Program Manager Sr.

Sean Wright

Information, Assistance & Community Resources

Jennifer Garland Social Worker

Melissa Stiff Social Worker

Amanda Patrick Social Worker

Recreation & Travel

Martha Duncan Program Manager

Jode Rose Recreation Assistant

Wendy Jett Recreation Supervisor

Lunch Reservations Emily Dahlman

Website www.lexingtonky.gov/

lexington-senior-center

Lexington Senior Center activities are open to all independent Fayette County residents age 60 and over. New participants are always welcome! Simply stop by the reception desk to

complete a registration form. A participant’s handbook is available to you with more detailed information regarding the center activities and policies.

195 Life Lane Lexington, KY 40502

(859) 278-6072

Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday Open House and Craft Bazaar

Friday, December 15, 2017 1 – 3 p.m.

Light refreshments, entertainment, photo booth,

a visit from Santa and shopping at the Craft Bazaar.

(Bazaar open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

No charge or tickets for this event,

just come and go as you please!

From the staff of the Lexington Senior Center, we wish

you all peace and good health this holiday season.

December Weekly Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8 - Indoor Walking 8:30 - Adult Coloring 8:30 - Move IT 9 - Piano I 9:30 - Get Up and Go 10 - Basic Piece Quilting 10:15 - Piano 2 10:30 - Active Aging 11:30 - Get Up & Go 11:30 - Bid Euchre 12 - Pottery II 12:30 - Tai Chi for Better Balance 12:30 - Standard American Bridge 12:30 - Eat. Weigh. Move. 1:30 - Table Tennis 1:30 - Zumba Gold 2:30 - Let’s Dance! 2:30 - Open Pottery Studio 3:30 - BARRE lattes!

8:30 - FLOW (yoga) 9 - Pottery I 9 - Crochet for a Cause 9 - Chess Instructions 9 - Open Music Studio 9:30 - Lotsa Line Dances 10 - BINGO 10 - Checkers & Chess 10:30 - Tai Chi Chuan 11:30 - China Painting 11:30 - Move IT 12 - Beginning Hand Building 12:30 - Get Up & Go 1 - Hand & Foot 1:15 - Station 2 Station 1:30 - Active Aging 2 - Brains, Balance & Beyond 2:30 - Open Pottery Studio 2:30 - Reflections Yoga 3 - Indoor Walking 3 - Eat. Weigh. Move 3:30 - Zumba Gold

8 - Indoor Walking 8:30 - Move IT - Muscle 9 - Intermediate Bridge 9:30 - Get Up & Go 9:30 - Water Color Painting 10:30 - Active Aging 10:30 - Brains, Balance & Beyond 11:30 - Zumba Gold 12 - Adult Coloring 12 - Charcoal Drawing 12 - Ceramics Painting 12:30 - FLOW (yoga) 12:45 - LSC Chorale 1:30 - Table Tennis 1:30 - Pinochle 1:30 - Mindful Moments 1:45 - Handbells 2:30 - Acrylic Painting 2:30 - Tai Chi for Arthritis (seated)

9 - Pottery I 9:30 - Let’s Dance! 10 - Sew Much Fun I 10 - BINGO 10:15 - Piano I 10:30 - Dance Team Practice 11:30 - Simply Yoga 11:30 - Bid Euchre 11:30 - Piano 2 12 - Advanced Hand Building 12:30 - CH.oga (chair yoga) 1 - Sew Much Fun II 1:30 - Mindful Moments 2:15 - Station 2 Station 2:30 - Reflections Yoga 2:30 - Mexican Train 3 - Indoor Walking 3:30 - Get Up & Go

8 - Indoor Walking 8:30 - Move IT 9 - Pottery II 9:15 - Piano 2 9:30 - Get Up & Go 10 - Sew Much Fun III 10:30 - Active Aging 10:30 - Piano 2 11:30 - BARRE lattes! 11:45 - Piano 1 12 - Pottery I 12:30 - Open Art Studio 12:30 - Tai Chi for Better Balance 1 - Piano 1 1 - Brains, Balance, & Beyond 1 - Hand & Foot 1:30 - Zumba Gold 2:30 - Open Pottery Studio

1 2:30 – Friday Friends

4 Noon – Smart Driver Course

5 6 10:30 – Participant’s Council 1 – Now You know

7 10 – Book Club 11 – History Class 2 – Olli Forum

8

11 9 – Diabetes Support

12

13 10 – Duplicate Bridge 10:30 – Brain Power

14 15 9 – Holiday Craft Sale 2:30 – Friday Friends 1 – Holiday Open House

18 11 – Technology 101

19 10 – Class Registration

20 10:30 – Brain Power 10:30 – Now You Know

21 10 – Book Club

22 Closed

Happy Holidays

25 Closed Happy Holidays

26 12:30 – Movie Matinee

27 10 – Duplicate Bridge

28 10 – Aging Support

29 Closed Happy Holidays

Bold and italicized activities require

registration.

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Activities and Education

Carolyn’s Corner Book Club

The Book Club is currently reading and will meet and discuss The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See on December 7 and 21 at 10 a.m. in the conference room on the second floor. The book club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month and is open to all. The Book Club will not meet in January. The February readings will be The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins discussed on February 1 and Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie discussed on February 15. February 1 – Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015). For Rachel every day’s commute is the same. She takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost. And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

February 15 – Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express (1934). Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. One of his fellow passengers must be the murderer. Isolated by the storm and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer amongst a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again.

Olli at UK, DONOVAN FORUM SERIES

Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m. Lexington Senior Center

December 7 – Big Band Music from the 1940s

Guest Musicians: Young at Heart Band

Please join us as we celebrate the holidays with a rousing

performance of big band music!

Holiday Craft Bazaar

Get some of your holiday shopping done at our craft

sale, during the Holiday Open House. Shop local, handmade items made by your friends at the Lexington Senior Center!

December 15

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

If you have crafts to sell, vendor tables are still

available for $10 each. See the front desk to get your

vendor table. All proceeds go to the Participant’s Council.

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Pottery I Instructor: Corey Shultz

Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Feb. 13 9 – 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Feb. 15 9 – 11:15 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 – Feb.16 Noon – 2:15 p.m.

Learn how to make pottery via a pottery wheel. “Throw,” form

and glaze your pottery.

Water Color Painting Instructor: Corey Shultz

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Feb. 14 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn techniques through hands on demonstrations. Students can

expect 1 – 2 paintings.

Sew Much Fun I Instructor: Chris Cull

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Feb. 15

10 a.m. – Noon Learn or renew your basic sewing skills. Sew a fun

beginner project

Pottery II Instructor: Corey Shultz

Monday, Jan. 8 – Feb. 12 Noon – 2:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 – Feb. 16 9 – 11:15 a.m.

Must have completed Pottery I to attend.

Charcoal Drawing Instructor: Corey Shultz

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Feb. 14 Noon – 2 p.m.

Learn the basics of drawing objects and people using charcoal.

Sew Much Fun II Instructor: Chris Cull

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Feb. 15 1 – 3 p.m.

A continuation of Sew Much Fun I. Build on current skills.

Quilting Applique Class Instructor: Sheril Drummond

Monday, Jan. 8 – Feb. 12

10 a.m. – noon MUST HAVE TAKEN BASIC

PIECE QUILTING. Sewing decorative cloth shapes onto background material. Basic sewing machine skills necessary.

Acrylic Painting Instructor: Corey Shultz

Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Feb. 14 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Experiment with the acrylic painting process. Learn to paint in layers! Complete 2–3 paintings!

Beginning Hand Building Instructor: Corey Shultz

Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Feb. 13

Noon – 2 p.m. Learn several techniques of

making pottery by coil building and pinching. Students will hand

paint their clay projects and fire in a kiln.

Piano 1 Instructor:

David Branstrator

Monday Jan. 8 – Feb. 12

9 – 10 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 – Feb. 16

11:45 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m.

Instructor:

Andrew Wood

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Feb. 15

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Learn basic piano skills and have fun doing it.

Please note: All classes subject to minimum

registration requirement. Classes are subject to change

if minimum is not met.

OPEN POTTERY STUDIO AVAILABLE

Monday, Tuesday and Friday

2:30 – 4:15 p.m. Must have completed Pottery I

or Hand building I.

Attendance limited to one time per week, per person.

Sew Much Fun III Instructor: Chris Cull

Friday, Jan. 5 – Feb. 16 10 a.m. – Noon

A continuation of Sew Much Fun II. Build on current skills.

Piano 2 Instructor:

David Branstrator

Monday, Jan. 8 – Feb. 12

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 – Feb. 16

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Andrew Wood

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Feb. 15

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Must complete Piano 1 to attend!

REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT CLASS SESSION (JANUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 9, 2018 )

WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19

from 10 a.m. – noon 1st FLOOR classroom next to the library.

You must register in person.

If you are unable to make the registration date, please see a recreation staff member.

We CANNOT accept registrations PRIOR to the DECEMBER 19, 10 a.m. session.

Advanced Hand Building

Instructor: Corey Shultz

Thursday, Jan. 4 – Feb. 15 Noon – 2 p.m.

Build on your current hand-building skills!

Conversational Spanish

Have you always wanted to learn Spanish, but never had the time?

Now is your chance!

The Senior Center is offering Spanish classes beginning January 11, 2018. The class will

meet on Thursdays for 6-weeks. Participants will learn basic conversational Spanish during this class. No prior knowledge of the Spanish

language is necessary.

January 11 – February 15 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Registration is not required.

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Eat. Weigh. Move.

A NEW interactive workshop!

This workshop will provide you with loads of information on how to eat right and move more! We will support one another as we

work towards our weight loss goals!

Session 1: Mondays, 12:30 p.m. begins January 8 OR Session 2: Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m. begins January 10

Registration begins December 19 at 10 a.m.

in the 1st floor classroom.

MONTHLY FOLLOW UP MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE

ALREADY COMPLETED THIS PROGRAM. Mondays: 1:45pm Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12, March 12

You ARE invited! Join us anytime for these on-going class opportunities. NO registration needed.

Crochet for a Cause, Tuesdays, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Please bring your own brushes for the following. First piece provided:

Ceramics Painting: Wednesdays, Noon – 4 p.m. (will not meet Dec. 27)

China Painting: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (will not meet Dec. 26)

Open Art Studio: Fridays, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

MOVIE MATINEE

Tuesday, December 26 12:30 p.m.

Multi-purpose room Walking For Better Balance

Join our indoor walking program. Program starts Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 9 a.m.

in the multi-purpose room (M/W/F).

We will focus on walking (at your own pace) and other specific movements that have been

shown to promote better overall balance. Movements such as heel walks, toe taps, side

steps, line walking, etc.

This unique walking program is a Lexington Center Senior exclusive. Join in anytime, all fitness-mobility

levels welcome!

Mindful Moments 30 minute guided meditation

Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:30 p.m.

Group Fitness Studio

Regular meditation has been shown to improve symptoms of various physical ailments including anxiety, dementia, depression, insomnia, cardiovascular conditions, chronic pain, Parkinson’s, arthritis, asthma, IBS and more!

COMING SOON! Kort Physical Therapy presents

Monday, January 15, 10 a.m.

Before, during and after hip and knee replacement

Monday, February 19, 10 a.m.

The role of physical therapy in the battle against cancer

No registration needed, just sign in on

My Senior Center that morning!

2nd floor conference room

Group fitness

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Classes marked with an asterisk (*) require a class card. Pick one up at the 2nd FLOOR MySeniorCenter computer table. Classes meet in the group

fitness studio (2nd floor) unless otherwise noted and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

8:30 a.m. Move IT

Wendy

9:30 a.m.

* Get up & Go Wendy

10:30 a.m. * Active Aging

Carey

11:30 a.m.

* Get up & Go Carey

12:30 p.m. Tai Chi for

Better Balance Victoria

1:30 p.m. * Zumba Gold

Jode

2:30 p.m. Lotsa Line Dances

Tess

3:30 p.m. BARRE.lattes!

Renee

PLEASE NOTE! Fitness classes WILL

NOT MEET December 26, 27 or 28.

8:30 a.m. FLOW (yoga)

Jenny

9:30 a.m.

Lotsa Line Dances This class will NOT meet on

Dec 19, 26 or Jan 2, 9

10:30 a.m.

TAI CHI Chuan Tom

11:30 a.m. Move IT

Carey

12:30 p.m.

* Get Up & Go Bob

1:15 p.m. *Station 2 Station

(in the fitness center)

Carey

1:30 p.m. * Active Aging

Bob

2 p.m.

*Brains, Balance & Beyond

(2nd floor conference room)

Wendy

2:30 p.m.

Reflections Yoga Victoria

3:30 p.m.

*Zumba Gold Cathy

8:30 a.m. Move IT – Muscle

Wendy

9:30 a.m. * Get up & Go

Cathy

10:30 a.m. *Brains, Balance

& Beyond (2nd floor

conference room)

Carey

10:30 a.m. * Active Aging

Cathy

11:30 a.m. * Zumba Gold

Cathy

12:30 p.m. FLOW (yoga)

Wendy

1:30 p.m. Mindful Moments

Wendy

2:30 p.m. Tai Chi for

Arthritis (seated) Victoria

9:30 a.m. Let’s Dance!

Rebecca

10:30 a.m. LSC Dance Team

Practice: You must currently be a team member to participate.

11:30 a.m.

Simply Yoga Kelli

12:30 p.m.

CH.oga (chair yoga) Kelli

1:30 p.m.

Mindful Moments Wendy

2:15 p.m.

*Station 2 Station (in the fitness center)

Wendy

2:30 p.m. Reflections Yoga

Victoria

3:30 p.m. *Get Up & Go

Bob

8:30 a.m. Move IT Wendy

9:30 a.m. * Get up & Go

Wendy

10:30 a.m. * Active Aging

Carey

11:30 p.m. BARRE.lattes!

Carey

12:30 p.m. Tai Chi for

Better Balance Victoria

1 p.m. *Brains, Balance

& Beyond (2nd floor conference room)

Wendy

1:30 p.m. * Zumba Gold

Cathy

The Golden Arches (outdoor walking) will resume May 1.

Join us for our new indoor walking program, WALKING FOR BETTER BALANCE

begins WEDNESDAY, January 3 at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room

PLEASE NOTE! Fitness classes WILL NOT MEET

December 26, 27 or 28.

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Upstairs-downstairs

Multi-purpose Room (1st floor) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8 – 10 a.m. Indoor Walking

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Table Tennis

10 – 11 a.m. Bingo

3 – 5 p.m. Indoor Walking

8 – 10 a.m. Indoor Walking

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Table Tennis

10 – 11 a.m. Bingo

3 – 5 p.m. Indoor Walking

8 – 10 a.m. Indoor Walking

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Table Tennis

For your safety, proper, clean, athletic footwear must be worn in classes and in the fitness center.

Must be closed toe and heel, rubber soled, tied or Velcro closures. NO BOOTS, SANDALS,

FLIP FLOPS, DRESS SHOES OR HEELS.

You must complete an equipment orientation to use the fitness center. Stop by anytime we are

open! You do not need to schedule a time.

Please bring water in a container with a lid. No coffee or other drinks permitted

in the studio-fitness center.

FITNESS CENTER

M/W/F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. TU/TH, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Cards & More (2nd floor) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30 a.m. Adult Coloring

11:30 a.m. Bid Euchre

12:30 p.m. Standard

American Bridge

9 a.m. Chess Instruction

10 a.m.

Checker & Chess

1 p.m. Hand & Foot

9 a.m. Intermediate

Bridge

10 a.m. Duplicate Bridge 2 & 4 Wed. of the

month ONLY

1:30 p.m. Pinochle

11:30 a.m. Bid Euchre

2:30 p.m. Mexican Train

Noon Adult Coloring

1 p.m.

Hand & Foot

PLEASE NOTE!

Fitness classes WILLNOT

MEET December 26, 27 or

28.

The FITNESS CENTER

WILL be open regular hours during

that time.

The Lexington Senior Center is

CLOSED:

Friday, December 22

Monday,

December 25

Friday, December 29

Monday, January 1

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Resources

The State Health Insurance Program

(SHIP)

SHIP will be at the Lexington Senior Center the

second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. – noon to counsel you on health insurance

coverage, benefits and consumer rights.

No appointment necessary.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Date: Monday, December 4 Time: Noon – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for members $20 for non-members

Sign-up at the Lexington Senior Center front desk

Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7

Open enrollment ends on December 7; don’t forget to review your prescription plan. There are several people that can help

you with these decisions:

You can contact Medicare directly by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.

Contact the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) by calling 1-866-516-3051.

OR call Melissa Stiff at the Lexington Senior Center at 278-6072.

Digital Library

The Senior Center has partnered with the Lexington Public Library to offer a host of digital titles available for download.

For more information on how to use the digital library or to receive a library card, please call Amanda Patrick at 278-6072 for a tutorial appointment.

Wishing you Happy Holidays.

Look for amazing things to happen in

support of the senior center in 2018.

Donations for Breckenridge Elementary

We are collecting the following NEW items for the children and families of

Breckenridge Elementary. Do not wrap.

Children’s underwear sizes 4–12, (for both boys & girls) Children’s belts – all sizes Children’s unisex sweatpants in blue,

gray, white or red, all sizes (4–12) Laundry detergent – any kind Paper towels

Please drop off in the barrel by the security desk 1st floor

December 1 – 31

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Education & Information

Aging Support Group

Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. for lively discussions of all things related to aging, life after retirement and tips on staying brain and heart healthy in your golden years. Share tips and tricks with the group, get to know fellow participants and enjoy a monthly meeting devoted to anything and everything you want to discuss. Call Amanda Patrick at 278-6072 for more information and to suggest a topic for discussion. See you there!

Fourth Thursday each month 10 a.m.

Lexington Senior Center Conference Room

Technology 101

If you have questions regarding your tablet, laptop or smartphone, AARP volunteers will be at the

Senior Center on the third and fourth Mondays of each month from

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to work with you one-on-one.

Please contact Amanda Patrick at 278-6072 to set up an appointment with one of the

volunteers. When you call, be ready to specify what device you

need assistance with, so that we can set you up with the right volunteer!

BRAIN POWER by Elise Mandel

Learn ways to keep your brain active and healthy while having fun doing it!

Classes will be on Wednesdays,

December 13 and 20 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

End of Life Planning Now You Know

Please join us for an introductory summary of estate planning and long-term care options. This is invaluable information that everyone should hear! Presented by Kaitlyn Vancleve, head paralegal at Maggard Elder Law office.

Wednesday, December 6 1 p.m.

Worried about Retirement?

Now You Know

Join a representative from Edward Jones for an information packed session.

Health care and your retirement This seminar addresses what steps investors should take to prepare for health care costs (including Medicare and long-term care costs) to help ensure their retirement savings stay healthy.

Wednesday, December 20 10:30 a.m.

Joyful holiday greetings!

The nutrition staff at the Lexington Senior Center – Craig, John, Stan, Terry, Joe, Louis, Ivonne, Jennifer and I – wish each one of you a most joyful and blessed holiday season full of peace and love. May we all be grateful for the kindness, generosity and support of others and express our appreciation and love to those who bless us through their word and deed.

Emily

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Travel Information

Extended Trips for 2017

Holiday trip to Nashville & Opryland December 4 – 6 (Trip is FULL – WAITING LIST only) Pricing starts at $745 per person, double & triple occupancy and $920 single occupancy. Progressive luncheon and tours at Belle Meade Plantation and Belmont Mansion, Peanuts Ice exhibition, Christmas dinner show, river luncheon cruise, Christmas show and other Nashville highlights.

2018 European River Cruise on the Danube with TWO nights in Germany October 2 – 12, 2018 Pricing starts at $4,795 per person and goes up based on deck section and occupancy. Price does not include group insurance. NOTE: Early bird booking discount ends THIS MONTH. Space is filling fast so don’t wait till the last minute to sign up!

GENERAL TRIP INFORMATION

Signups for day trips are ongoing on a first-come, first-served basis until full so don’t delay. Register now at the LSC. We are only able to accept checks or money orders, no cash accepted. Please make checks payable to LSC Travel. Payment must be made at the time of sign-up to guarantee your slot. Spaces will not be held without payment. Itinerary times are approximate and subject to change as needed. For more information, contact: Martha Duncan at 278-6072 or mduncan@lexingtonky.gov Jode Rose at 278-6072 or srose@lexingtonky.gov

Day Trips for 2017

Driving tour of the Southern Lights at the Horse Park with dinner at LSC prior Wednesday, December 13 Cost: $25 includes City BBQ dinner at LSC, Horse Park admission and round-trip van transport 5:15 p.m. – Dinner at LSC 6:15 pm. – Depart LSC 6:40 p.m. – Arrive Horse Park driving tour 7 p.m. – Visit booths & attractions 8 p.m. – Depart Horse Park 8:30 p.m. – Arrive LSC

UK Women’s Basketball game (SUPPORT THE LSC DANCE TEAM. THEY WILL BE DANCING AT HALF TIME!) Thursday, January 25, 2018 Cost: $3 includes round trip van transportation and admission to the game. 6:15 pm. – Depart LSC 6:40 p.m. – Arrive at UK Memorial Coliseum 7 p.m. – Game and half time show

9:00 p.m. – Depart UK 9:15 p.m. –Arrive LSC

Please note that all times are approximate and subject

to change. Stop by the travel table on the 2nd floor for information.

Trip Suggestions for 2018!

Do you have a great idea for a DAY trip or even an extended trip for 2018?

If so, share your idea and specific

information at the 2nd floor travel table! Drop your suggestion in the box.

We will not be traveling

in February. Travel will

resume MARCH 2018!

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Satellite SENIOR Centers

The Senior Center at Charles Young Center 540 E. Third St. – 246-0281

M/W/F, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

HOLIDAY POTLUCK DINNER Wednesday, Dec 13, 12:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Contact Katherine to sign-up.

Bodies in Balance: Improve muscle tone and flexibility. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Pickleball: Join in this fun doubles game. Played in the gymnasium with a wiffleball and wooden paddles. Fridays, 11 a.m.–Noon Line Dancing: (Beginners) Fun-filled class that is sure to keep you moving. Instructor: Tess Morton Wednesdays 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Jewelry Making Classes: Create your own jewelry from clay. No experience necessary. All materials and tools provided. Call Katherine to register. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 12:30 – 2:45 p.m. Phase 10 and Spoons: Card games guaranteed to keep your mind engaged. Technology Help: Learn to navigate your tablet, phone or laptop. Call the Center to schedule an appointment. Assistance available on a one-on-one base. Mondays from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. These classes will be held at the Charles Young Center on the first and second Monday of each month, the rest of the month, the classes will be held at the LSC on Life Lane. Contact Katherine to be scheduled at CYC and Amanda to schedule at the LSC/Life Lane.

Center CLOSED Dec 18th-Jan 2nd.

Elder Crafters at Black and Williams Center

498 Georgetown St. | 252-1288

Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This center offers occasional exercise classes, ceramics, card playing, socialization, special events

and projects that benefit citizens in need in our community.

Please call 252-1288 for a full list of activities

and a calendar of events.

BELL HOUSE SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES Martha McFarland – mmcfarla@lexingtonky.gov

545 Sayre Avenue | 233-0986

Bluegrass Senior Citizen’s Monday Club 11:30 a.m. – lunch | Noon – program Non-member reservations required for all provided luncheons.

Monday, December 4 – Hot buffet luncheon provided by Brookdale Richmond Place. Bring a wrapped gift – $5 to $10 value – for the Wright family exchange game. When an organization provides a luncheon, we try to Pass It On so bring a donation for the Salvation Army – boxed cereal, canned meat, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce or any non-perishable food.

Monday, December 11 – CLOSED for indoor painting project.

Monday, December 18 – Hot buffet luncheon provided by

Morning Pointe. When an organization provides a luncheon, we try to Pass It On so bring a donation for the Salvation Army – boxed cereal, canned meat, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce or any non perishable food. December birthdays celebrated.

Monday, December 25 – Bell House closed. Enjoy the holidays with family and friends. (Monday, January 1 – Bell House closed. Happy New Year!)

****Bell House will be closed December 5 – 15 for indoor painting. Regular activity schedule will resume December 18, 19, 20 & 21. Activities will not meet on December 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and January 1. Regular scheduled activities will resume on Tuesday, January 2.

Classes meet at the Bell House unless otherwise noted. Monday Club: Mondays, 11:30 a.m. – lunch | Noon – program

Aging with Grace with DG: 2 p.m. Mon. and 9:15 a.m. Wed.

Art Class with Nelle: 9 a.m., Tues.

Piano Lessons with Wanda: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Tue. & Thur.

Troubadours Choral Group with Wanda: 10–11 a.m., Tue.

Chair Yoga with Kelli: 2 p.m., Tues. & Thur.

Adult Coloring Class with Nelle: 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Wed.

Beaus & Belles Hand Bell Group with Wanda: 10 a.m., Thur.

Ceramics with Nelle: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Thur. (will meet on Dec. 7 & Dec. 14 – please use basement entrance only.) Bridge: Noon, Fri.

Off-site Bell House Senior activities Advanced Line Dance with Mimi: Meets at Carver Center – 9 a.m., Fri. Beginner + Line Dance with Mimi: Meets at Carver Center –10:30 a.m., Fri. Strider’s Walking Club: Fayette Mall Food Court – 9:30–11:30 a.m., Wed. Walk when & where you choose, just keep track of miles or time to be recorded at group get-together on Dec. 20. Water Fitness with Denny: Beaumont YMCA, 9–10 a.m., Tues. & Thur. | Loudon YMCA, 1–2 p.m., Wed. & Fri. Last class day for 2017 will be Dec. 14 for Beaumont YMCA and Dec.15 for Loudon YMCA. Classes resume Jan. 3, 2018.

Aging Services Lexington Senior Center 200 E. Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

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Mission Statement The Lexington Senior Center is a community focal point on aging, where older adults

come together for services and activities that enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement in the community.

Dates To Remember

Dec. 6 – Participant’s Council

Dec. 6 – Now You Know – End of Life planning

Dec. 7 – Last day of Medicare open enrollment

Dec. 15 – Christmas Open House

Dec. 19 – Class enrollment begins!

Dec. 20 – Now You Know – Healthcare and

your retirement

Dec. 22 – Closed

Dec. 25 – Closed

Dec. 29 – Closed

Jan. 1 – Closed

This information is made possible by state and/or federal funding provided by the Department for Aging and Independent Living.

Winter Weather Policy The Lexington Senior Center follows Fayette

County Public Schools decisions in the event of sever weather

If schools are CLOSED due to severe weather, the center will be OPEN but all

instructor lead activities will be cancelled and we will not serve lunch.

If schools are on a DELAY, it will not affect any activities! All classes will meet as scheduled.

Senior Center transportation will be cancelled if schools are on a DELAY or CLOSED.

If you have any questions, please contact the Lexington Senior Center