January ENews
START THE NEW YEAR BY CHECKING OUT THESE ACTIVITES
COACH Memory Training Program:
Starts Tuesday, January 10th @ 9:15-11am
This is an 8-week commitment to the program provided to the Center by UAMS. You will learn strategies to improve memory, thinking skills; learn about factors that affect memory such as medication, diet and health conditions. Handouts will be provided. You must pre-register for this FREE program. Marion Scott, instructor. Call Beverly for information.
SKYPE Presentation:
Wednesday, January 11th @ Noon-between lunch and bingo.
Have you heard about SKYPE but are not sure what it is? Nicole Heaps will how you can visit with family and friends through your computer by text, voice and video. FREE
SKYPE Class:
Tuesday, January 24th @ 1:00pm You will learn how to download and use SKYPE. How to "call" family and friends via SKYPE and to introduce you to the new SKYPE equipment in the Center's computer lab. FREE but you must pre-register as space will be limited. If there is interest additional classes may be added.
FIVE WISHES Presentation:
Wednesday, January 4th @ Noon-between lunch and bingo. Nicole will give a brief presentation about the importance of planning ahead of a health crisis and completing an advanced director. You will hear some testimonials from our members who have used this program. FREE
FIVE WISHES Class:
Thursday, January 12th, 19th & 26th COST: $5.00 materials fee. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Learn why Advance Clare Planning is important and then put together your care plan. At the conclusion of the three classes participants will receive their own Living Will and Advance Care Plan. Nicole will be the instructor.
Pre-registration and payment required. Maximum class size is 15. Learn why Advance Care Planning is important and put together your care plan to age with dignity. At the conclusion of class students will receive their own Living will and Advance Care Plan. Want more information? Attend the 5 Wishes presentation on Wednesday, January 4
Good Times Dominoes
Every Monday in January @ 12:30 FREE
Everyone is welcome and invited to play.
All for Fun Card Games
Thursdays in January @ 9:00 am FREE
Play and learn games such as Skip Bo, Rummikub or teach a game you enjoy.
Advanced Canasta will also play at 9:00am on Thursdays.
Beginning Canasta Class
Every Friday in January @12:30
Join Tawana and learn a fun, easy version of Canasta.
Advanced Canasta
Every Monday in January @ 12:00 PM &
Every Thursday @ 9:00am FREE
Mary Jo Cline will lead the Advanced Canasta group.
Bingo
Every Wednesday @12:15PM. Come for lunch and stay for Bingo. FREE.
Beginning Bridge Class
Every Tuesday in January @ 12:30pm Sue Hylton will lead this class in learning to play Bridge. Sign up at the Lakeside Desk and indicate your experience playing bridge. FREE
Sit & Sew
Every Wednesday in January @ 1:00pm
Beth Helmstetter invites you to bring a project and come sew with her. FREE
TEA PARTY
Monday, January 23rd 2:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon tea with treats, Chinese style. Bring your favorite teacup or use one of ours. FREE
Movie and Popcorn
Friday, January 13th @ Noon "Morning Glory" PG13
Comedy with Harrison Ford & Diane Keaton. A whiz-kid producer has to boost a morning show's ratings for two feuding co-hosts.
Friday, January 27th @ Noon "The Help" PG13 Drama/Comedy In 1960 Jackson, MS Eugenia Phelan crosses taboo lines by conversing with the housekeeper and writes about it. Based on the best selling book.
