Senior Monongalians, Inc. is open
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Info: 296-9812. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday at the nutrition site.
Senior Monongalians, Inc.,
Visit www.seniormons.org for menus and
activities—updated weekly.
A caregiver support group meets
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the third Wednesday of each month at the senior
center. All caregivers invited. Info: Sue at 296-9812.
There are openings in the
The
String of Pearls is a chorus-line dance troupe that believes you can still kick
it up at any age. If you would like the
String of Pearls to perform at your function or party, call Donna at 599-4286.
If a
red hat and a purple dress are calling your name, become one of the Purple
Pansies, our Red Hat Society Chapter.
For more information, call 292-7946.
View a
schedule of events and trips, interesting articles, along with fun photos each
week in Reflections. Reflections can be
found on the center page of the TV Week insert of the Dominion Post Sunday
edition.
The Menu
Monday, April 28th
q Catfish, 3-cheese macaroni, salad,
banana
Tuesday, April 29th
q Grilled chicken sandwich topped
with lettuce & tomato, oven browned potatoes, mandarin oranges
Wednesday, April 30th
q
Rigatoni, caesar salad, hot breadstick, butterscotch
pudding
Thursday, May 1st
q Lemon pepper fish, spinach, hot
wheat roll, cottage cheese with fruit
Friday, May 2nd
q
Breakfast quiche, oats with brown sugar,
biscuit, Jell-O with fruit, juice, milk
Activities:
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Free 10-minute chair massages are available by
appointment on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
**Monday, April 28th: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Active for Life Exercise Program – This is a very low impact exercise program that can be done standing or sitting. This class is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A doctor’s release is required before beginning the program.
**Monday, April 28th: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Nondenominational Bible Study – Each week local clergy members discuss a variety of Bible topics.
**Monday, April 28th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free Fun Bingo – Join in the fun and see if you can bingo first. Donations of small individually wrapped gifts are welcome and appreciated.
**Tuesday, April 29th: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Free Vital Signs Clinic - Monitor your health by having your blood pressure, pulse, and weight levels checked by our registered nurse.
**Tuesday, April
29th: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Smart Cooking Class
– Belinda Owens from the County Extension Office will teach you how to make
healthy choices in your nutrition. She
will also demonstrate how to prepare a delicious and nutritious entrée. This
6-week class is free to baby boomers and seniors.
**Tuesday, April 22nd: 10:15 a.m. to 11:30
a.m.
Caregivers &
Stress – Taking care of an ill or older loved one is gratifying but very
stressful at times. We invite you to an
important presentation hosted by the Alzheimer’s’ Association entitled
“Caregivers and Stress”. They will
discuss ways in which to cope with those stressful situations when they arise.
**Tuesday, April 29th: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
**Tuesday, April 29th: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BOPARC Senior Shufflers, Intermediate Class – Kick up your heels and learn how to do a variety of line dances during this intermediate level line dancing class.
**Wednesday, April 30th: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m.
Open Bowling –Get into the swing of things with our video bowling.
**Wednesday, April 30th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m.
Active for Life Exercise Program – This is a very low impact exercise program that can be done standing or sitting. This class is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A doctor’s release is required before beginning the program.
**Wednesday, April 30th: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30
p.m.
Rotating Bridge – Circulate around the room as you play a
few hands of
**Thursday, May 1st: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Free Vital Signs Clinic - Monitor your health by having your blood pressure, pulse, and weight levels checked by our registered nurse.
**Thursday, May 1st: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free Fun Bingo – Join in the fun and see if you can bingo first. Donations of small individually wrapped gifts are welcome and appreciated.
**Thursday, May 1st: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Biggest Loser Club – Join the club focusing on making healthier lifestyles choices in nutrition and fitness.
**Friday, May 2nd: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Blankets of Love Project – Join Senior Monongalians as they make fleece “blankets of love” for the residents of local nursing homes. All the supplies are provided.
**Friday, May 2nd: 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
Open Bowling – Get into the swing of things with our video bowling.
**Friday, May 2nd: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Active for Life Exercise Program – This is a very low impact exercise program that can be done standing or sitting. This class is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A doctor’s release is required before beginning the program.
**Friday, May 2nd: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BOPARC Senior Shufflers, Beginners Class – Learn how to get
into the groove of line dancing with this fun beginner’s class.
Upcoming Events
**Wednesday, May 14th: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Senior Lifestyles Expo – Local businesses, agencies, professionals, and recreational groups focusing on baby boomer and older adult products and services will gather at Senior Monongalians for our annual Senior Lifestyles Expo. Exhibitors will be available to answer your questions.
**Wednesday, May
7th: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day
Luncheon – Join us as we celebrate the love and dedication of mothers and
grandmothers of all generations with our annual Mother’s Day Luncheon.
2008 Chartered Bus
Trips
**Wednesday, June
11th
**August 31st
– September 6th
**September 15th-18th
Biltmore Estates
& Ashville, NC – Visit one of
All trips are
subject to change or cancellation by Senior Monongalians.