happy holidays from the summit staff! december 2010 angel tree

December 2010

December 2010

Happy Holidays from The Summit Staff!

The Summit | 2975 Esplanade | Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | 972-237-4141 | GrandFunGP.com/TheSummit

Angel TreeMany residents in our community live alone or are in assisted living

facilities. Help make their Christmas a special one by selecting an ‘An-

gel’ from The Summit Angel Tree. The requests are small and afford-

able, and mean so much to those who receive your gifts. Choose an

angel off of the tree and bring the present back wrapped with your

angel on it. Presents need to be brought to the front desk

by Friday, December 17th.

Wed, Dec 15th 10am-1pm Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with

songs, dance and a delicious Christmas meal.

Tickets can be purchased for $7

at the front desk.

Nov. 15 - Dec. 10.

Summit Holiday Party

Travel Holiday Fun


Dallas Heritage VillageDec 9th - 9am-3pm

Murder Mysteryat the Gaylord

Five Star Dining Neiman Marcus

Refl ections of ItalyTravel Presentation

Thurs, Dec 9th | $20 See the Dallas Heritage Village, a

living history museum portraying life in North Texas from 1840-1910. This

trip includes transportation, admission and lunch at the village.

Fri, Dec. 3rd | $60 | Depart 5pmFor those who want to have a

fun dinner, the Gaylord provides more hilarity than you can imagine! Back by popular demand! Transportation,

admission and dinner included.

Sat, Dec 4 | $35 | 1pm-3pm Come learn how to construct

a holiday wreath and create a beautiful bow to match. Supplies

and instruction included.

Fri, Dec 10th | $45 10:00am- 3:00pm

(fee varies per location)Treat yourself to an amazing holiday buffet of salmon, black angus, and

lamb. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations and time to shop!

Prairie Lights NightsMon, Dec 6th & 13th | $5 to rideCome spend an evening touring 4 million lights on a two mile path.

Departure from The Summit will be at 6pm.

Dinner OutFurrs Cafeteria

Tues, Dec 7th | 4:30pm | $3 to rideCome out for a fun evening with

friends and get a taste of something new in the Metroplex.

Tues, Dec. 7th|10 am|BallroomIf you are Interested in

travelling abroad, get the latest information on our upcoming Italy trip and learn about the

places and experiences planned for you.

Coming Up in the New Year

Fri, Jan 21st | 9:30am-3:00pm Examine the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy through artifacts,

photographs, documentary fi lm, key evidentiary areas,

eyewitness accounts and interactive educational

programming on both the sixth and seventh fl oors.

JFK Museum Trip

Bureau of EngravingWed, Jan. 26th9:30am-2:30pm

See billions of dollars being printed as you walk along the elevated walkway suspended

over the production fl oor.

Wreath & Bow MakingWorkshop

Holiday PortraitsWednesday, Dec 1st: 11am-1pm

Thurs, Dec 2nd: 11am-1pmThurs, Dec 2nd: 6pm-8pm

Come get a great picture in the lobby for your annual holiday

card. Fee: $10/person

Holiday Social/MixerFri, Dec 10th | 6:30p-8:30p $10 | RSVP at front desk.

Come celebrate the holidays with some dancing and visiting with

friends. We will have appetizers, eggnog and will play a white elephant gift exchange game. There will also be chance

to sing carols too. You don’t want to miss it!

Wed, Dec 15th | 10am |$7 Please RSVP at front desk. Join us as we celebrate the holiday season and our many thanks to

our members!

Summit Holiday Party

Summit Coat DriveNow through Dec. 10th

We will be collecting coats for the Grand Prairie Co-Op. They

can be new or used, and will all be appreciated.

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Creative Arts and more...Holiday Fun

Summit Success Stories Weekly on Mondays, 7pm - 8pm

Free! *New class now formed on Thursdays

at 1:00pm

Summit Success Stories

Pottery with TeresaLearn how to make your own pottery from start to fi nish. Meets Saturdays weekly from 10:00am - 12noon in Discovery I. Fee is $30 per class. Sign up for pottery class at the front desk.

December 2010 issue

The Red Hat Society has become an international society dedicated to

reshaping the way women are viewed in today’s culture. Enjoy

pursuing new friendships with this fun group. Membership forms are

available at the front desk.

Red Hat Society Chapter

Computer ClassesIntroduction to Microsoft Offi ce

Thursdays in Dec. 6:30pm-8:00pm | $25/ month

Introduction to Internet, Email & Social Networking

Wednesdays in Dec.6:30pm-8:00pm | $25/month

Stay Connected, Volunteer

Stained GlassCome make lamp shades, win-

dows, or anything you can imagine! Classes meet Tues.

and Thur. from 10am-12 noon in Discovery 1 - $60/month

Conversational SpanishConversational - $40

Wed., Dec. 1 - Jan. 19, 20111:30-2:30pm

Evening Spanish class - $40Tues, Nov 30 - Jan 18, 2011

6:30 - 8pm

Brush up your SpanishBrush Up Your Skills - $10Fri. Dec. 3- Jan 28th, 2011

2:30-3:30pmBring writing materials and smile.

Prerequisite: “Conversational Spanish”

Painting Classes

Plan ahead for ChristmasDec 7th | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Free

As we draw close to the holiday season many of us are looking for

new and exciting gift ideas in health and beauty. Come and learn about new ways to pamper and care for

yourself, and those you love. Refreshments will be provided.

Be a part of this exciting team that helps keep The Summit running daily. We have many different opportunities where you can serve. Applications are

available at the front desk and all volunteers go through a background

check before work begins. It’s arewarding experience and we would

love to have you.

O i l Pa i n t i n g w i t h M at t i e

Fri. Weekly | 9am-12noon |$15/ clO i l Pa i n t i n g w i t h

A rt h u rMon. Weekly | 6pm-9pm | $15/ clWat e r Co lo r w i t h

A rt h u rFri. Weekly | 2pm-5pm | $15/ cl

Just the BasicsWe will teach you the absolute basics of the computer - how to get started, terminology, etc. You’ll be introduced to a whole new world. This class is

offered in 4-week sessions by Byron.Tuesdays in Dec. in Discovery II3:00pm-4:30pm | $15/month

Ceramics Open StudioLet your creativity shine through no matter what your skill level.Meets Saturdays 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.$30 per class. The kiln is up and running now!!!

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Fitness, Aquatics & Wellness


Personal Training Massage Therapy Yoga PilatesCertied, experienced & motivated professionals are ready to help you! One-on-one attention with personalized program support!

Training Option #1(1) 30 minute sessionIndividual Fee: $40

Partner Fee: $60

Training Option #2(3) 30 minute sessionsIndividual Fee: $100

Partner Training Fee: $170

Training Option #3(6) 30 minute sessionsIndividual Fee: $180

Partner Fee: $300

Certified, experienced and motivated professionals ready to

help improve your Health and Well Being. There are many health benefits to receiving massage

therapy. It relieves stress encourages relaxation, improves circulation, and posture, lowers blood pressure, helps manage

pain, improves flexibility, improves breathing, relieves tension,

headaches, strengthens immune system, decreases depression and

reduces anxiety, blood pressure and heart rates. It is an exhilarating

experience.FEE: $1-minute

Thought about purchasing a session(s) as a gift? See the

Fitness Desk for details.

Mondays & Wednesdays6pm - 7pm

$3 day; $25 monthly; $45 combo YogaPilates/ABC

Mat Exercises to Increase Strength,

Flexibility & Balance with Mindful

Body MovementsFocused on Breathing

ABC!Absolute Body Conditioning

Tuesdays & Thursdays7:00 - 7:45pm

$3/class or $30/mo.Tone, Tighten & Strengthen

Arms, Legs, and Abs. A combo of both classes - $45.

Fit for You

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Let’s Ballroom Dance!!! No experience necessary! Learn the basics of ballroom dancing. Fee: $5/class. Choose from the following:

Intro to Social DanceTuesdays in December 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Ballroom)

Intro to WaltzTuesdays in December 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Ballroom)

Intro to Swing ITuesdays in January 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Ballroom)

Intro to Swing IITuesdays in January 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Ballroom)

Gift certificates for massage therapy now available through the fitness desk. **

December Nutrition Menu

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December 2010 Nutrition Events Dec 7th - Making cards for the troops - 10:00am - $3 Dec 8th - Medicaid Buy in - 11:00am - Theater Dec 13th - Advisory Council Mtg - 10:30am Dec 15th - Holiday Party (music provided by Sentimental Journey)Dec 16th - Nutrition Class - 10:30am - Have a Stress Free Holiday

Dec 17th - Birthday Celebrations - 11:30amDec 21st - Learn to play Bunco (in dining area) - 10:00amDec 28th - Learn to play Greed (in dining area)December 2010 Grocery Store TripsDec. 2nd - El Rio Grande Dec. 16th - Kroger Dec. 30th - Save-A-LotDec. 9th - Walmart Dec. 23rd - Albertsons

No meals will be served today.

Upcoming Events

Fitness (use North Entrance) Front Lobby EntryMon - Fri

5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday

9 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday

1 p.m.-5 p.m.Mon - Fri

8 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday

9 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday

1 p.m.-5 p.m.


Henry YepezDecember’s Volunteer of the month is Henry Yepez. Henry helps daily with the Nutrition Program in the mornings and at lunch time. He is a very dedicated volunteer and has served with the program since the year 2000. Henry is willing to help anytime you need him and always

Volunteer of the Month

Hours of Operation

StaffLinda Long

General Manager

Michael LevyAssistant Manager

Dennis SlaytonRec & Events Supervisor

Byron AllenRecreation Leader

Eduvina CruzRecreation Leader

Meg PumphreyRecreation Leader

The Summit is a

City of Grand Prairie facility

Tues. Dec 14th|6:00 p.m.|FreeCome enjoy some fun holiday entertainment this evening in the ballrooms! Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP

at front desk.

Holiday Program

Upcoming Health Seminar

Amanda AlmsFitness & Aquatics Mgr.

Chair Exercises You Can Do From Home

Thurs. Dec 2nd|8:30 a.m.|FreePresented by:

Mansfi eld Methodist Medical Center

Summit Holiday HoursThe facility will be CLOSED:Friday, Dec. 24th andSaturday, Dec. 25th

The facility will be open Sunday, Dec. 26th from

1pm-5pm

We wish you and your family a very happy holiday season!

Facility RentalsAttention Members! Looking for a venue to host your next party or reunion? Rental information now available at the front desk.

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has a smile on his face. Congratulations Henry! We appreciate all the hard work our volunteers put in to The Summit. Please take a moment to thank our volunteers the next time you see them.

Vegas Baby!!!That’s right, we’re going to Vegas! Clear your calendar for February! We will have more solid details

in January’s edition.

Acoustic Music JamCome join the fun in Ballroom I

on December 5th & 19thfrom 2:00pm-4:00pm

Also a very special thank you to our recreation aides!!!

December 2010 issue

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 9am Computer-Internet and Email

9:30am Arthri-cise / Light & Lively 10am Golden Age Club 10:40am Arthri-cise 11am Holiday Portraits 11:30am Basketball 1:30pm Beginner Spanish 3pm Computer Skills Ð Just the Basics 6pm Aqua-cise 6:30pm Art Workshop / Learn to Swim 7pm Basketball 7:30pm ZUMBA

2 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 8:30am Digital Photography Club 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Toastmaster 10:30am Arthri-cise 11am Holiday Portraits 11:30 Pickleball 2pm Movie ÐFor All Man Kind 5 pm Holiday Portraits 6:30pm Computer ÐPower Point and Publisher 7pm Dance Ð Gold River Band 7pm Volleyball\Absolute Body Conditioning

3 9am Oil Painting with Mattie Kenney 9:30am Arthri-cise 9:30am Light & Lively 10am Beginner Line Dance / Knitting 10:40am Arthri-cise 1pm Creative Jewelry - Open Studio 2pm Watercolor 2:30pm Spanish Brush Up 4pm Table Tennis 5pm Murder Mystery at the Gaylord Holiday Edition 6:30pm Movie - Family Stone

4 9am Art Workshop 9:30am ZUMBA 10am Aqua-cise 11:30am YOGA with LOVE 11:30am Basketball 1pm Wreath and Bow Making Workshop 2pm Badminton 4pm Movie Ð Family Stone

5 2pm Ð Sunday Strum Acoustic Guitar

Jam Session 2pm Ð Movie -

Remember the Titans

6 9:30am Arthri-cise \ Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1pm Crocheting - Open Studio 6pm Aqua-cise \ YogaPilates 6pm Prairie Lights 6:30pm Texas HoldÕem 6:30pm Learn to Swim 7pm Oil Painting with Arthur Guerra 7pm Summit Success Stories 7pm Basketball 7:30pm ZUMBA

7 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Miracle on 34th Street 10am Reflections of Italy Travel Presentation 10am German / Stained Glass 10am Making Cards for the Troops -$3 10:30am Arthri-cise 11am Book Club / Table Tennis 1:30pm Bridge for all levels 4:30pm Dinner Out Ð FurrÕs 6:30pm MovieÐ Home Alone 7pm Woodcarving/Learn to Crochet & Tat 7pm Volleyball/Absolute Body Conditioning

8 9am Computer-Internet and Email 9:30am Arthri-cise / Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11am Commission on Aging 11:30am Basketball 1:30pm Beginner Spanish 1:30pm Travel Club 3pm Computer Ð ByronÕs Basic 101 6pm Aqua-cise 6:30pm Art Workshop / Learn to Swim 7pm Basketball 7:30pm ZUMBA

9 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 8:30am Digital Photography Club 9am Dallas Heritage Village at old City Park 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Toastmaster 10:30am Arthri-cise 11:30 Pickleball 2pm Movie Ð Polar Express 6:30pm Computer ÐPower Point and Publisher 7pm Dance - Last Call 7pm Volleyball 7pm Absolute Body Conditioning

10 9am Oil Painting with Mattie Kenney 9:30am Arthri-cise 9:30am Light & Lively 10am Beginner Line Dance 10:30am 5 Star Dining - Neiman Marcus 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1pm Creative Jewelry - Open Studio 2pm Watercolor 2:30pm Spanish Brush Up 4pm Table Tennis 6:30pm Movie Ð Grey Gardens 6:30pm Holiday Mixer

11 9am Art Workshop 9:30am ZUMBA 10am Aqua-cise 11:30am YOGA with LOVE 11:30am Basketball 2pm Badminton 4pm MovieÐ Grey Gardens 6:30pm Thanksgiving Wine Tasting

12 2pm Ð Movie - Cheaper

by the Dozen

13 9:30am Arthri-cise \ Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1pm Crocheting - Open Studio 6pm Aqua-cise \ YogaPilates 6pm Prairie Lights 6:30pm Texas HoldÕem 6:30pm Learn to Swim 7pm Oil Painting with Arthur Guerra 7pm Summit Success Stories 7pm Basketball 7:30pm ZUMBA

14 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Movie Ð White Christmas 10am German / Stained Glass 10:30am Arthri-cise 11am Table Tennis 1:30pm Bridge for all levels 6:30pm Movie Ð Deck the Halls 7pm Woodcarving/Learn to Crochet & Tat 7pm Volleyball\Absolute Body Conditioning

15 9am Computer-Internet and Email 9:30am Arthri-cise / Light & Lively 10am Holiday Party 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1:30pm Beginner Spanish 3pm Computer Ð ByronÕs Basic 101 6pm Aqua-cise 6:30pm Art Workshop / Learn to Swim 7pm Basketball 7:30pm ZUMBA

16 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 8:30am Digital Photography Club 9:30am Caroling Around Town 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Toastmaster 10:30 Having a Stress Free Holiday 10:30am Arthri-cise 11:30 Pickle ball 2pm Movie Ð Christmas Story 6:30pm Computer ÐPower Point and Publisher 7pm Dance Ð Gary Lee 7pm Volleyball / Absolute Body Conditioning

17 8:30am Beginner Line Dance 9am Oil Painting with Mattie Kenney 9:30am Arthri-cise 9:30am Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11am AARPÑMust RSVP 11:30am Basketball 1pm Creative Jewelry - Open Studio 2pm Watercolor 2:30pm Spanish Brush Up 4pm Table Tennis 6:30pm Movie Ð Love Actually

18 9am Art Workshop 9:30am ZUMBA 10am Aqua-cise 11:30am YOGA with LOVE 11:30am Basketball 2pm Badminton 4pm Movie-Love Actually

19 2pm Ð Sunday Strum Acoustic Guitar

Jam Session 2pm Ð Movie - We are Marshall

20 9:30am Arthri-cise \ Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1pm Crocheting - Open Studio 6pm Aqua-cise \ YogaPilates 6:30pm Texas HoldÕem 6:30pm Learn to Swim 7pm Oil Painting with Arthur Guerra 7pm Basketball 7pm Summit Success Stories 7:30pm ZUMBA

21 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Movie Ð Trading Places 10am German / Stained Glass 10:30am Arthri-cise 11am Table Tennis 1:30pm Bridge for all levels 6pm Gourmet Cooking Series 6:30pm Movie Ð Christmas Vacation 7pm Woodcarving/Learn to Crochet & Tat 7pm Volleyball\Absolute Body Conditioning

22 9am Computer-Internet and Email 9:30am Arthri-cise / Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1:30pm Beginner Spanish 3pm Computer Ð ByronÕs Basic 101 6pm Aqua-cise 6:30pm Art Workshop / Learn to Swim 7pm Basketball 7:30pm ZUMBA

23 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 8:30am Digital Photography Club 9:30am Caroling Around Town 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Toastmaster 10:30am Arthri-cise 11:30 Pickle ball 2pm Movie Ð ItÕs a Wonderful Life 6:30pm Computer ÐPower Point and Publisher 7pm Dance Ð Classic Country 7pm Volleyball / Absolute Body Conditioning

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The Summit will be closed

for the Holidays.

Happy Holidays

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The Summit will be

closed for the Holidays.

Happy Holidays

26 2pm Ð Movie - Yours, Mine and Ours

27 9:30am Arthri-cise / Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1pm Crocheting - Open Studio 6pm Aqua-cise \ YogaPilates 6:30pm Texas HoldÕem 6:30pm Learn to Swim 7pm Oil Painting with Arthur Guerra 7pm Basketball 7pm Summit Success Stories 7:30pm ZUMBA

28 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Movie Ð Harvey 10am German / Stained Glass 10:30am Arthri-cise 11am Table Tennis 1:30pm Bridge for all levels 6:30pm Avatar 6:30pm Beginner Spanish 7pm Woodcarving/Learn to Crochet & Tat 7pm Volleyball/Absolute Body Conditioning

29 9am Computer-Internet and Email 9:30am Arthri-cise / Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11:30am Basketball 1:30pm Beginner Spanish 6pm Aqua-cise 6:30pm Art Workshop / Learn to Swim 7pm Basketball 7:30pm ZUMBA

30 7am Aqua-cise 8am YOGA with LOVE 8:30am Digital Photography Club 9:45am Learn to Swim 10am Toastmaster 10:30am Arthri-cise 11:30 Pickle ball 2pm Movie Ð Food Inc. 7pm New Years Dance Ð Southern Pride $12 7pm Volleyball 7pm Absolute Body Conditioning

31 8:30am Beginner Line Dance 9am Oil Painting with Mattie Kenney 9:30am Arthri-cise 9:30am Light & Lively 10:40am Arthri-cise 11am AARPÑMust RSVP 11:30am Basketball 1pm Creative Jewelry - Open Studio 2pm Watercolor 2:30pm Spanish Brush Up 4pm Table Tennis 6:30pm Movie Ð Love Actually

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