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President of the Nutrition Advisory Council for the past two years; he always helps out in any way he can from serving meals at lunch time to helping out with special events. We appreciate you!

Summit Members We need your help! Although it is courteous to hold a door open for others at the athletic entrance, we want to ensure that those coming in are members as well. Each member must scan in upon arrival. If you do enter following another member, please be sure to scan in at the desk.

Also remember to lock your vehicle, take your keys, and keep your valuables at home. Thank you for your assistance!

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Cornerstone Award at the 2011 Texas Conference on Aging

International Council on Active Aging 2010 Innovators Award

Best Health Club Focus Daily News2011 Focus on Excellence

Reader Choice Award

Featured in Aquatic International Magazine

as a Model Facility

Fitness (Use North Entrance) Front Lobby EntryMon - Fri

5:30am - 9pmSaturday

9am - 9pmSunday

1pm - 5pmMon - Fri

8am - 9pmSaturday

9am - 9pmSunday

1pm - 5pm

HOURS OF OPERATION

STAFFLinda Long - General [email protected] | 972 237-8243

Michael Levy - Assistant [email protected] | 972 237-4143

Levi Biles - Fitness/Aquatic [email protected] | 972 237-4145

Dennis Slayton - Rec & Events [email protected] | 972 237-4152

Eduvina Cruz - Recreation [email protected] | 972 237-4148

Amber Martin - Recreation [email protected] | 972 237-4146

Ray Smith - [email protected] | 972 237-4123

The Summit is a City of Grand Prairie facility

Edwin AcostaTyler BrooksSusan Eaves

Lauren MimsElicia SierraVictor Villegas

Recreation Aides - Front Desk

Fitness & Aquatics

Jimmy McNeal Paulfred HallJuana Romero

Chona ShoebothomNatasha Jones

Custodial Staff

Kathryn MendenhallBrylee NelsonBradley Nabors Zach SandersSaundra Schmidt David Smith

Brittany Arredondo Cesar CasarezLourdes GabaldonLandon GregoryMiguel IpinaGrace Mendenhall

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EDUCATIONAL

Five Star Dining - Olenjack’sFri | Aug 2 | 10:30am | $5 for bus Enjoy fine dining not far from home as we hop on the bus to Arlington. Please see the limited menu at the front desk.

Purple Martin Pre- Migratory Roost Trip Sat | Aug 3 | 6:30pm | $5 for busJoin our annual trip to see the Purple Martins roost before they migrate to Brazil.

Plano Quilt Show Fri | Aug 9 | 9:30am | $11 for admission and van See over 300 quilts. There will be skill sessions and a mini quilt auction, along with vendor demonstrations and door prizes. “The Night The Music Died”- Uptown Theater Fri | Aug 9 | 6:30pm | $25 ticket and van transportation Sat | Aug 10 | 6:30pm | $22 ticket onlyThe last concert of Richie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. Dinner Out - Rio MamboTue | Aug 13 | 4:30pm | $5 for bus Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus - Dragons Fri | Aug 16 | 9:30am- 3:30pm | $18 for admission and busJoin us to see the “Greatest Show on Earth!” Bring money for lunch after the circus.

Kiowa Casino Tue | Aug 20 | be here 6:30am, leave at 7am | $15 for bus Perks include $10 cash play and free buffet!

Fort Worth Bureau of Engraving and PrintingWed | Aug 21 | 9:30am | $5 for bus We are going again! Bring a photo ID and money for lunch. Ms. Texas Senior America Pageant Sat | Aug 24 | 10:30am | $20 for ticket & van transportation Bring money for lunch. “The Marvelous Wonderettes”- Uptown Theater Sun | Aug 25 | 1:30pm |$22 ticket only | $25 ticket and van transportation Presented by the talented Texas Family Musicals.

George W. Bush Library Thu | Aug 29 | 9:45am - 2:45pm| $15 for admission and bus If you were not able to make it in July, join us in August! Bring money for lunch. There are two dining areas on site.

Five Star Dining - SalumFri | Sept 6 | 11am | $5 for bus Dinner Out - Chophouse BurgersTue | Sept 10 | 4:30pm | $5 for bus Perot Museum of Science and Nature Thu | Sept 12 | 9:45am | $20 for admission and busBack by popular demand! Price includes exhibit halls and theater. Bring money for lunch at the onsite cafe.

Summit Red Hat Chapter Sassy Jewels News

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Commission On Aging Wed | Aug 14 | 10:30am | Dining RmThe Commissioners represent active adults in Grand Prairie and want your input. Detective Lyle Gensler from the City of Grand Prairie will be discussing how we can protect ourselves against internet crimes. AARP Drivers Safety ClassThu | Aug 15 | noon - 4pm | $2 registration fee plus$14 | AARP Member | $16 non AARPThis course will not dismiss traffic violations but will qualify for an insurance discount! Travel ClubThu | Aug 15 | 5pm | Wings This month’s topic, how do you plan for a trip? What sites do you check to get the best prices? Come share what you know, and learn from others about traveling.

Benefits CounselingThu | Aug 15 | 9am - noon | Conference RmThe benefits counselors with Dallas Area Agency on Aging will be here monthly to assist with all your questions about Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security! Please call 972-780-5073 to schedule a one-on-one appointment for this date. Nutrition Speaker - Wed | Aug 21 | 11am | Dining RoomDietician Katherine Lindholm from the North Texas Food Bank will be talking about preventing cross contamination. Health Screenings - freeThu | Aug 22 | 9am | Ballroom 1The nurses will provide free screenings for you! Have your glucose, cholesterol, iron, blood pressure and weight monitored.

AARP Meeting No meeting for the month of August. AARP will resume September 20th.

Managing Your Diabetes With Diet 4th Thu monthly | starts Sept 25th | 10:30 - 11:30am | $5Led by Dietician Dixya Bhattarai from Texas General Hospital. Space is limited to ten people per class.

CONGRATULATIONS!Guadalupe Basurto, Lucy Galvan, and Flor Quintana for completing Level 1 on Learning English with Laughter. Keep up the good work!

HIGHLIGHTSGrandparent’s Day Movie Matinee - “Wreck-It Ralph” Sat | Sept 7 | 11am | $3 Price Includes hotdog, chips, and drink. Flaco Jimenez and the TexManiacs - Uptown TheaterFri | Sept 13 | 7:30pm | $20 ticket & busBrought to you by The Summit and Uptown Theater. We are proud to announce Tejano music accordionist and grammy award winner Flaco Jimenez! Your toes will be tapping and you will be dancing in your seat!

Thursday Night Dances 7-9:30pm | $6 per person | Includes light refreshments. Aug 1- Cindy Renee & Co. Aug 15 - Final Showdown Beginners Line DancingFri | 1-2pm | $2/class | Aerobics RmMon | 6-7pm | $2/class | Ballroom I

The Summit Sock Hop - Johnny Diamond Band Sat | Sep 21 | 7-9:30pm | $10 in advance $15 at the door Purchase tickets at the Front Desk.

Pottery Class & WorkshopTue-Thur | 10am-1pm | Discovery 1 $7/week plus suppliesInstructor Mokey Lee Davidson. Visit the class to learn what supplies are needed and what they are working on. You Can Paint a MasterpieceFri | Aug 9 | 9am | Discovery 1$35 includes supplies - pre-register This month’s topic is “Summer Landscape w/Wildflowers”. MUST have 5 registered for the class.

Atencion!!!! Juegos, Juegos, Juegos! Martes | 10am | Salon I | GratisGusta aprender un juego nuevo como dominoes, canasta, reyes en las esquinas y mucho mas. No solo es diversion pero tambien es bueno para la mente. Para mas informacion por favor de hablar con Eduvina Cruz. Butterfly Making ClassMon/Wed | 10am | Ballroom I & II | $7 Please bring a clear 2 liter bottle with no ridges.

DANCES

Please be aware that The Summit is a smoke free faciltiy. Smoking is not permitted on the grounds. Thank you for your cooperation!

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The Summit Personal Trainers

* Dana McIntyre * Lorraine Hufford

* Rob Jones

* Gary Brindle *Susann Arias

PERSONAL TRAININGTraining Option #1

(1) 30 minute session -$40Partners: $60

Training Option #2(3) 30 minute sessions

$100Partners: $170

Training Option #3(6) 30 minute sessions

$180Partners: $300

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Sausage with Red Beans*Cajun RiceMixed GreensCornbreadFresh BananaMilkMargarine* - Contains Pork

Hamburger PattyLettuce/Onions/PicklesPotato BucksHamburger BunCold Spiced ApplesMilkMustardCatsup

Chicken SaladPasta SaladCold Pickled BeetsWheat Bread (2)Fruited Orange GelatinMilk

Grilled Pork Patty*Mushroom GravyMixed BeansCalifornia VegetablesWheat BreadSugar CookieMilkMargarine

Turkey Noodle CasseroleGreen Peas with OnionsSliced CarrotsWheat BreadFresh AppleMilkMargarine

BOX Lunch today Deli Sandwich Side Dish Fresh Fruit Milk

Honey Mustard Chicken StripsMacaroni and CheeseStewed TomatoesWheat BreadOatmeal CookieMilk

MeatloafBrown GravyWhipped PotatoesMixed VegetablesDinner RollFresh BananaMilkMargarine

BBQ Chicken PattyTossed SaladBaked BeansHamburger BunFruited Strawberry GelatinMilkFrench Salad Dressing

Beef Spaghetti CasseroleGreen Beans with OnionsDilled CarrotsMulti Grain BreadCreamsicle PuddingMilkMargarine

Smoked Sausage*Tossed SaladRanch BeansHot Dog BunSliced PeachesMilkMustardFrench Salad Dressing

Tuna SaladPasta SaladCarrot Raisin SaladSaltine CrackersFresh OrangeMilk

Lemon Pepper Chicken PattyRanch Whipped PotatoesGreen BeansWheat BreadBirthday CakeIce CreamMilkMargarine

Beef with Vegetable GravyParsleyed RiceMixed VegetablesDinner RollCinnamon Sugar CookieMilkMargarine

Italian Style Pork*Rotini PastaBroccoliWheat BreadFresh AppleMilk

Swedish MeatballsEgg NoodlesPeas and CarrotsTexas BreadFresh OrangeMilk

Breaded Chicken TendersCountry GravyMacaroni and CheeseBroccoliBiscuitPineapple TidbitsMilkMargarine

Italian Macaroni and BeefGreen BeansSpring VegetablesMulti Grain BreadButterscotch Swirl PuddingMilk

Glazed Ham*Black-Eyed PeasMixed GreensCornbreadFresh BananaMilkMargarine

Salisbury BeefOnion GravyGarlic Whipped PotatoesCountry TomatoesWheat BreadFruited Strawberry GelatinMilk

Sliced Turkey BreastSwiss CheeseLettuce and TomatoCold Pickled BeetsHoagie BunCreamsicle PuddingMilkMustard

Chili with BeansRiceBroccoliCorn ChipsFresh BananaMilkMargarine

Fitness Floor Orientations 1st & 3rd Mon monthly | 1pm & 6pmGain basic knowledge about how to use the machines on the fitness floor. Buttz & Guttz Sat | 9:05-10am | $6 class or $20 mo Designed to give a total lower body workout using weights, bands and your own body weight.

Tai Chi Mon-Thu | 10:30am | $3 class or $20 moThis class demonstrates how to practice proper breathing techniques to help regulate blood circulation, clean out toxins and restore proper functions of the internal organs.

Body Blitz NEWMon/Wed | 5:30pm | Aerobics Rm | freeUtilize all the muscles in your body and learn a great way to relieve stress. Move from station to station to burn up calories and work up a sweat.

Dancing with LouTue/Thur | 1:00pm | freeFeel the music, let loose, and dance the pounds and inches off! Torch the fat and calories while you enjoy dancing to the unique rhythms.

Learn to Swim-(swim lessons)4 Lessons for $30 Fill out a swim lesson request form at the Athletic Desk and a swim instructor will contact you to set up a time.

Better Balance Tue/Thu | 9:30-10am| Aerobics Rm | freeJoin us for some fun exercises geared toward helping you maintain or improve your balance. All exercises can be adapted no matter your fitness level. Yoga with LoveTue/Thu | 8am or 5:30pm $3 class or $25 moYoga is a proven activity for relaxation. It improves flexibility in muscles and joints as well as strengthens the body.

Call the Grand Connection at 972-237-8546 to sign up. Transportationis available for those who are 60 yrs.+ Advanced reservations required.

AUGUSTAQUATICSAQUA AEROBICS - PoolTue/Thu | 6:45-7:45 amMon - Thu | 6:00-7:00 pmSat | 10 - 11amPick any class from the times listed above for only $3 class or $30 mo. ARTHRI-CISE - PoolWater Wellness WorkoutM-F |10:30-11:30am $3 class or $20 mo.AQUA-CISE - PoolWater Aerobics M/W/F | 9:15-10:15am $3 class or $20 mo.FITNESSABC- Aerobic Rm Absolute Body ConditioningT/ Th | 7-8pm$3 class or $20 mo.BETTER BALANCE- Aerobic Rm - freeT/ Th | 9:30am- 10am BUTTZ AND GUTTZ-Aerobic Rm Sat | 9:05am- 10am $6 class or $20 mo. DANCING W/LOU-Aerobic Rm - freeT/TH | 1 - 1:45pm

LIGHT & LIVELY - Gym - free M/W/F | 9:30am POWER 10 FITNESS - Gym Power 10 Body ImpactM/W 6:15-6:45pmSat 10:05-10:35 am $8 class or $20 mo.

STRETCH FOR SUCCESS-freeBallroom 2T/Th|10:30–11:30am

TAI CHI - Aerobic RmMind Body ConnectionM-Th|10:30–11:30am $3 class or $20 mo.YOGA with LOVE-Aerobic RmMind Body Poses for EnergyT/Th | 8 - 9amT/Th| 5:30 -6:30pm$3 class or $25 mo.

ZUMBA - Aerobic RmLatin Inspired Energy BoostingM/W | 7-8pm$5 class; $40 mo. $5 minimum for credit card transactions.

MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYThe greatest wealth is health!

HEALTH

Need a ride for lunch?Call 1.800.Relay.Texas for assistance for hearing or sight impaired individuals.

TUESDAY SHOPPING TRIPS

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Anytime

T/Th | 9am - 2pmM/W/F | 10:30am - 2pmM/F | 7 - 8:45pmW | 5 - 8:45pmSat | 3pmopen gym times

T/ Th | 6:45-8:45pm

Fri | 4pm

BASKETBALL – full court half court half court

OUTDOOR GAMES

PICKLEBALL

TABLE TENNIS

VOLLEYBALL - REC

SUMMIT CORNHOLE

Aug 7 10:30am Nutrition Speaker - Just the Facts of Affordable Care Act Aug 12 11am Irving Lively Steppers

Aug 14 10:30am Commission on Aging

Aug 14 11:45am Birthday Celebration

Aug 15 9am Benefits Counseling

Aug 19 10:30am End of Summer Bash Aug 20 6:30am Kiowa Casino Aug 21 11am Nutrition Speaker - Katherine Linholm North Texas Food Bank

Aug 22 9am Health Screenings

Aug 23 10:30am Advisory Council Meeting

The city of Grand Prairie, Dallas Area Agency and DADS, does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, religion, or handicap in services or employment.

WEDNESDAY


6:30pm Movie: Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides

6:30pm Movie: Olympus Has Fallen6:30pm Karaoke Night

9am Health Screenings

10:30am Advisory Council Meeting 6:30pm Movie: The Big Wedding

11am Book Club Lively Steppers4:30pm Dinner Out - Rio Mambo 6:30pm Movie:

10:30am Affordable Care Act11am Red Hat Luncheon7pm Membership Orientation

10:30am Commission on Aging11:45am Birthday Celebration

10:30am Membership Orientation 11am Book Club4:30pm Dinner Out - Rio Mambo6:30pm Movie: Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man’s Chest

10:30am ROMEO’s Membership Orientation 6:30pm Movie: Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl

9:30am Fort Worth Bureau of Engraving and Printing11am Nutrition Class7pm Membership Orientation

Private Lessons are available anytime of the month. Contact the Front Desk to set up a time!

Fee for all courses:•Private Lessons- $50 for (4) 45 minute sessions

INTRO TO MICROSOFT OFFICE You can choose from Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Publisher or learn them all!

COMPUTER LESSONS - for beginnersIn this class you will learn to use a computer,save files, download, and edit.

FACEBOOK Learn how to open a Facebook account, add friends, change privacy settings and more.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.Facebook.com/TheSummitgptx

Twitter.com/TheSummitgptx

6:30am Kiowa Casino10am Wine Bottle Accents6:30pm Movie: Pirates of the Carribean: At World’s End

4pm Movie: Olympus Has Fallen

10:30am End of Summer Bash1pm Fitness Floor Orientation 6pm Wine Bottle Accents Fitness Floor Orientation

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1pm Unlimited Games4pm Movie: Tyler Perry’s Temptation6pm Summit Singles Dinner Out6:30pm Purple Martin Trip

10:30am Five Star Dining 6:30pm Movie: Tyler Perry’s Temptaion

4pm Movie: 42 6:30pm The Night the Music Died

9:30am Circus Trip6:30pm Movie: Alex Cross Elvis Forever- Kraig Parker

1pm Fitness Floor Orientation 6pm Fitness Floor Orientation

1pm Summit Singles7pm Dance: Cindy Renee & Co.

2pm Swim Clinic4pm Movie: Alex Cross 6pm Wine Tasting 6pm Summit Singles Dinner Out

9am You Can Paint 9:30am Plano Quilt Show6:30pm Movie: 42 The Night the Music Died

9am Benefits Counseling 12pm AARP - Driver’s Safety1pm Summit Singles 5pm Travel Club 7pm Dance: Final Showdown

10:30am Ms. Texas Sr Pageant4pm Movie: The Big Wedding

9:45am George W. Bush Library

2pm Acoustic Jam- Come one, come all! Any instrument, beginner or advanced.

10am Card Making1:30pm

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Refund PolicyThank you for participating in our classes and programs. Just a friendly reminder that all program sales are final. In the event of cancellation please notify the front desk 14 days prior to the start date of the course or trip to make it available to other members.

2pm Acoustic Jam5:30pmFamily Swim Night

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– Billiards– Aqua-cise– Light & Lively – Hand and Foot – Pickleball– Arthri-cise/Tai Chi– GP Mobile Library– Bible Study– Crocheting– Table Games – Bridge– Open Game Days – Ping Pong – Body Blitz – Texas Hold’em– Aqua Aerobics– Zentangle– Line Dancing– Power 10– Pickleball– Basketball– Zumba

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