Quarterly Newsletter of the Lexington County

Recreation & Aging Commission (Council on Aging)

2nd Quarter Classic Times 2015

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CLASSIC TIMES

From our Director:: Lynda Christison….

Spring has finally arrived!! Time to trade your earmuffs and scarves for brimmed hats and sunscreen – so much nicer!

April is National Volunteer Month – a huge thank you to all of you who give so generously of your time and energy in so many ways!! Your help delivering meals, working at one of our Senior Centers, at our Aging Admin office, help-ing with special events – all of it is so very much appreciat-ed!!

Additional volunteers are needed to help deliver Meals on Wheels at Batesburg-Leesville, Lexington, Pelion, Swansea, and Tri-City Senior Centers. If you have an hour or two a week or a month to help bring smiles and meals to home-bound seniors, please call! Phone numbers are at the top of each center’s Classic Times page.

Lexington County 2015 Senior Games are the week of April 27 thru May 1! This year’s games are hosted jointly by LCRAC and Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission. Registra-tions forms are available online at www.lcrac.com. Click on “Programs,” then “Special Events,” then “Senior Sports Games.” Many thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and staff! Best of luck to all of the participants!!

Each May, the Administration for Community Living cele-brates Older Americans Month to recognize older Ameri-cans for their contributions to the nation. This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA), the focus is on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. The 2015 theme is Get into the Act. Check out all the different ac-tivities and ways that you can get involved and “get into the act” inside this edition of Classic Times and on our website, www.lcrac.com.

A special thank you to all the wonderful people who vol-unteered to plan, organize, and work on Christmas in Lex-ington County 2015. If you are handy with a hammer, paint brush, or rake and would like to help fix-up seniors’

homes on Saturday, April 18th, give us a call at 356-5111. It is an incredibly rewarding day for everyone involved. This project would not happen without volunteers and sponsors. You’ll go home knowing that you made a tre-mendous difference in someone’s life.

Have a great spring and Get in to the ACT!!

Best

Wishes…

Kathy Kelly on your Retirement

23 Years of

LCRAC, Dedicated Service!

Long Life & Happiness

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Be sure to pencil in Shrimp, Shaggin’ and Suds

on your social calendar!!!

You will NOT want to miss this evening scheduled for March 30th at the Palmetto Collegiate Institute and nestled in the Leonard Price Garden. Enjoy a traditional Low Country Boil of shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes catered by Diimmlers of Irmo with plenty of ice cold beer or wine to wash it down. After you have had plenty to eat and have had a chance to wash your hands (That boil is good but messy!), spend the evening dancing and mingling!

It is a great way to spend a Saturday evening and at the same time support an amazing cause. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels!

Tickets can be purchased by calling 356-5111 or online at www.lcrac.com via Pay Pal.

Classic Travelers…. Please join us as we embark on more exciting trips! Plan once, then don’t think twice as we take the road. Clas-sic Travelers trips are geared toward older adults, but are open to adults of all ages. Don’t delay, sign up today! For question on any of these trips, contact Patrick Sippel, at (803) 356-5111, or check our website at

www.lcrac.com.

Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Orchard – DAY TRIP October 20, 2015 Join us as we visit the beautiful Lake Lure (which will include an 11am lake tour), followed by a trip to Chimney Rock and the Justus Apple Orchard. Included in the trip will be lunch at the historic Lake Lure Inn & Spa. Total Cost: $97.00 per person Deposit: $30 due at registration. Final payment

due 9/15/2015

2015 Senior Beach Retreat September 28, 2015-Oct 1, 2015 Fall is the perfect time for seniors from all over South Carolina to gather for some fun by the sea. The trip price includes transportation, Carolina Opry, Wild Wild West Dance, 3 night’s accommodations, 3 days of meals and activities galore! Don’t miss out on the fun this year. Total Cost -$330 per person (double occupancy) Registration Deadline – 7/31/15

Payment Deadline – 8/21/15

Orlando, FL – The Holy Land Experience December 7, 2015-December 11, 2015 Ancient Jerusalem is recreated at the Holy Land Experi-ence. See Biblical re-enactments, music and shows as you walk the Jerusalem streets, and encounter Herod’s Temple, Moses and more. We will also visit the Morse Museum, Bok Towers Gardens and Down-town Disney on this Florida getaway. Total Cost: $477 per person (double occupancy) Deposit: $75 due at registration. Final payment

due 10/1/2015

Southern Care Art Show

June 1, 2015 9 a.m.—Noon

Tri City Leisure Center

Come enjoy art from local senior citizen artists!

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2015 March for Meals

Campaign

Thank you for your support! Community Champions Senator Katrina Shealy, Lexington District 23

Representative Chip Huggins, District 85

Representative Mac Toole, District 88

Mayor Joseph Owens, W. Columbia

Mayor Troy Bivens, Gaston

Mayor David Busby, Pine Ridge

Mayor Randy Clamp, Gilbert

Mayor Rita Crapps, Batesburg-Leesville

Mayor Steve MacDougall, Lexington

Mayor Rosalyn Reeder, Summit

Mayor Barbara Smith, Pelion

Debra Summers, Lexington County Council

Johnny Jeffcott, Lexington County Council

M. Todd Cullum, Lexington County Council

Miss South Carolina, Lanie Hudson

Lexington Blowfish Mascot

“Tie One On” Supporters Blowfish on Main

Davis Frawley, LLc

Pam Banks, Tri County Hospice

Decorative Fabrics Outlet

Palmetto Wine & Spirits

Flight Deck Restaurant Sonic Drive In

Jimmy John’s Gourmet The Classy Cruet

Hal Girard State Farm The Haven Coffee House

Learning Express Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Limehouse Interiors Wild Bird Unlimited

Lexington Jewelers Yummie Creations

Liberty Tax

Mary Beth Callais

McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates

Fill A Plate Supporters Lexington Jewelers

Liberty Tax

Flight Deck Restaurant

The Classy Cruet

Walgreen’s

Wild Birds Unlimited

Yummie Creations

Christmas in Lexington County Service Project...Extends A special Thank You….the following organizations and businesses for

making Christmas in Lexington happen!

4D Engineering/Shiloh United Methodist Lexington Sertoma Club

Cayce United Methodist Lexington UMC

Columbia Silca Sand Lynne Trevett

Dixana Steel Mid Carolina Electric

George Bilinski Buying Service Mt. Herman Lutheran

Grace UMC Red Bank United Methodist

Juvenile Arbitration/AAA Plumbing Saxe Gotha Presbyterian

LA Barrier and Sons St. Pauls Lutheran

Lexington Baptist

St. Stephens Lutheran Pisgah Lutheran

A Special

Thank You to

Applebees of Lexington

for hosting the

Flap Jack

Fundraiser!

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Meet Our Staff Director….........................Lynda Christison

Assistant Director……...…Mary Beth Callais Meals Coordinator…………………..….....Anne McCartha Office Coordinator………….…………...….June Wilbanks Fundraising Coordinator…………….………..Donna Neel Fundraising Coord. Assistant..………...Rachel Middleton Program Coordinator…………….……...…Patrick SippeI Program Coord. Assistant……………….….Doris Yancey I &R Specialist………………………..….……...…Kathy Kelly Case Management Coordinator……Cherlyn Garrett-Kee Case Manager……………………………..…...……Julia Allen Case Manager…………………………….....…….Anne Smith Abuse in Later Life Advocate………………..….Liz Wright Homecare Coordinator……………….....…Rebecca Dehay Homecare Tech……………………….....…..…..Judi Bonifas Homecare Tech……………………….…..…....Phyllis Hesse Homecare Tech…………………………..……... Joann Crout Homecare Tech………………………….…..Kathy Langford Homecare Tech……………………………...……..Rian Shaw Homecare Tech………………………………….Nancy McGlone

Medical Escort Driver……………...………Mindy McMillian Receptionist……………………………..…..……..Patti Owens

Discover Learn and Share Experiences for Older Adults in a variety of classes, activities, to explore new ideas, learning new skills. Theses classes arte pri-marily designed for adults age 60 and older but adults of any age may participate unless class description states otherwise. Zumba Gold with Instructor Janice Shull Lexington Senior Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm to 7pm Ongoing, 6 week program Cost $30

Pine Ridge Senior Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 3pm to 3:45pm Ongoing, 6 week program Cost $30

Tri-City Leisure Center Tuesdays & Fridays 8am to 9am Ongoing, 6 week program Cost $30

Enjoy the fun of Zumba, but a slower pace and lower intensity! Zumba Gold will help you improve your balance, strength, and flexibility.

Beginner Weights Class with Instructor Janice Shull Learn the proper way to work out with weights and tone muscles. 2, 3, or 5 lbs weights required. 6 Week program ongoing cost $42

Lexington Senior Center Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 to 7:30 pm, 6 week program Tri-City Senior Center Fridays at 9am,

Senior Sports Games

Take Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

Seniors 50+. Lexington County Recreation Commission and Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission invite you to compete in friendly competition. Over 20 different events to choose to compete in. For more information, contact Patrick Sippel at 803-356-5111.

Thank you to our 2015 Senior Games

Sponsors for making this year possible!

Platinum Level

Caring Man in a Van

Tri County Health

Gold Level

Advicare

Agape Senior

Silver Level

Healthsouth

Bronze Level

BeWell Home Services

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

Lexington Medical Center

First Choice VIP

Southern Care Hospice

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Batesburg-Leesville Senior Center

241 Highland Avenue * Phone: (803) 532-4536 * Director: Jackie Head

Arts & Crafts

April – Spring crafts May – Mother’s Day crafts June – Father’s Day crafts Our craft projects are fun and easy!

Education Adult Education Program Peggy Camp, Lexington County School District 3 Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A wide variety of topics geared for seniors with guest speakers and community leaders.

Nutrition Education First Thursday of each month Noon Informal lectures and discussions to help maintain health and wellness.

Blood Pressure Screening & Health Information with Tri-County Home Health Second Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Keep up with your blood pressure and also benefit from a wide variety of health related programs.

Fitness Seniorcise Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Increase flexibility, muscle strength, and improve overall coordination through low-impact exercise. Lots of music, lots of fun!

Exercise with Kay Monday & Friday 11:00-12:00 Exercise with dyna-bands and weights.

Fitness Walking Monday thru Friday Leisure Center gym opens at 7:30 a.m.

Senior Center Walkers Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. Outdoor walking, weather permitting.

On-Going Morning Coffee Daily, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Catch up on the news while enjoying a cup of piping hot coffee and breakfast items.

Tea 101 Monthly, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. A different tea is featured each month along with pastries and, of course, crum-pets. Bring your tea cup and join us! Noon lunch for those 60 and older. Must make a reservation no later than 12:00 p.m. a day in advance. Call center for more information on becoming a participant!

Happy Birthday Parties Birthdays are celebrated monthly with special treats and surprises.

Games Monday-Friday 11:00-12:00 Bingo, puzzles, word scrambles, shuffle-board, horseshoes, hidden objects, and more available daily.

Special Events Christmas in Lexington County Saturday, April 18 A one day “blitz” to do minor repairs and painting on homes of those 60 years of age and older. All work is done by volun-teers. Call (803) 356-5111 to learn how you can become a volunteer, or perhaps a sponsor for next year!

Lexington County Senior Sports Games April 27 – May 1, 2015 Wonderful sporting event for those 50 and over. It’s a week of friendly competition that our athletes truly enjoy and come back for year after year. Call for more information and registration deadline. Join the fun!

Mother’s Day Tea Thursday, May 7 10:00 a.m.-Noon We’ll share photos and memories

Senior Appreciation Day Picnic Friday, May 8 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Camp Kinard Annual cookout to honor all of our senior centers’ participants. Fun and games, and a great lunch!

Memorial Day Celebration Friday, May 22 10:00 a.m. –Noon We’ll remember our service men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy.

Father’s Day Remembrance Friday, June 21 10:00 a.m.– Noon As we remembered our mothers, we will share photos and special memories of our fathers.

Trips April – Healing Springs

May – Swan Lake, Sumter, SC

June – Mystery Trip!

(Note that special trips are for center par-ticipants only and there is a small fee for transportation.)

9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

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GILBERT SUMMIT SENIOR CENTER

409 Broad Street * Phone: (803) 892-5745 * Director: Maxine Caughman

Arts & Crafts

with Edna Keenan & Sandy Terry

April – Easter crafts

May – Mother’s day crafts

June – Father’s day crafts

Painting with Mardon Collins & Stella

Hendrick. Call for dates.

Education

Adult Education Program

We have computers with internet service

available for seniors 60 and older. Our

hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Health Topics

Gilbert-Summit Senior Center has on

going health topics. We try to keep our

senior’s educated on health and nutrition.

Nutrition Programs

1st Friday of every month

10:30 am-11:30 am

Katie Griner with Tidewater Hospice

Nutrition Education Programs

Blood Pressure Check

Doris Hackley on the 1st Tuesday of every

month from 11:00—Noon

Dietary News

3rd Tuesday of every month join us as

Ashley Raasch, , RD, LD SNAP-Ed Regis-

tered Dietitian Office of Professional &

Community Nutrition Services SC Depart-

ment of Health & Environmental Control

teaches us how to cook healthy, she also

provides different samples of her deli-

cious dishes.

Michael Jordan with Agape,

shares Nutrition and Health Education on

the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Blood Pressure & Health Information

provided By Jennifer with Tri-County

Home Health Care and 3rd Wednesday of

each month at 10:30 a.m.

Hospice of Tri County, Janice Harris

Will provide Nutrition and health

Programs 4th Monday of every month

10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Fitness

Seniorcise with Tony Diaz

Wednesday, at 9:50 a.m. exercise increas-

es flexibility & muscle strength. Come

work out with our weights and dyne-

bands.

Multipurpose Building opens at 7:00 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m .

Five days a week for walking and exercise.

You can also use our TV to work out with

our exercise DVD’s.

Zumba classes every Tuesday

at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information.

Ongoing Events

Coffee Hours

8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. join us for coffee &

snacks while you catch up on the latest

events with the State Newspaper & So-

cialization with other participants

Lunch

Daily at Noon, those 60 years and older

can come join us for a wonderful lunch at

noontime. Call a day ahead to order

lunch. Please call no later than 11:00 a

day in advance. For more information

please call the center at 803-892-5745

Happy Birthday Celebration

All Participants are recognized with cake ,

ice cream and a photo.

Daily Games

Dominos, cards (crazy 8’s,etc) word

games, and much more. We also offer

BINGO with prizes twice a week.

Check out our monthly activity calendar

for the rest of our events

We have monthly shopping trips, look at

our calendar or call us for the date. This

time is set for you to buy groceries, pre-

scriptions, and other personal shopping

to Balks, Hamricks, etc.

Please join us at Beulah Church in Gil-

bert, for fun activities and lunch on 2nd

Thursday of every month.

Special Events

Christmas in Lexington County

April 18, 2015

Senior Appreciation Picnic

May 7, 2015 at Camp Kinard

Gilbert-Summit Multipurpose Building

We offer a after school program for

Primary School, Elementary and Middle

School for Gilbert-Summit Students

contact Justin Steele at (803) 359-4048.

8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

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LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER

8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

108 Park Road * Phone: (803) 957-7979 * Director: Annie Mack

Arts & Crafts

April – Easter & Spring Crafts

May – Mothers day craft

June – Container Gardens

Education Hospice Care of Tri County w/ Janice Harris Janice visits the 3rd Monday of the Month at 12:30. Janice checks BP and has up-dates on Medical Information

Agape Hospice w/Michael visits the 4th Thursday of Month Michael keeps you up to date with Health Care Topics

Pruitt Hospice w/Darryl 2nd Tuesday of Month

Homecare Solutions w/Dawn 1st Monday of Month

Nutritional Education These Nutritional Topics are designed to help seniors understand the benefits of Good Nutrition. 1st Thursday of the month

Fitness Seniorcise w/Tony Tuesday 10:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Classes open to those 60 or older and Lex-ington County Residents; Senior Center Members first priority: Maximum partici-pants 24. Suggested donations $1.00 per class

Seniorcise Monday & Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Classes are open to those 60 or older and Lexington County Residents; Senior Center Members first priority: Maximum participants 24. Suggested donations $1.00 per class

Fitness Walking Monday – Friday Leisure Center Gym opens at 7:00 am

Ongoing Social Hour Daily, 9:00am – 10:00am Come Enjoy coffee and snacks while catching up on the latest news.

Lunch Daily at Noon Those 60 and older can take part in our noontime meal. Must make a reservation by 11:00am a day in advance. For more information please call the Center.

Wood Carving w/Ed Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.

Bible Study 12:30 – 1:00pm Every Wednesday

Birthday Celebrations Birthdays are recognized each month with cake and ice cream.

Sing Along w/Janet from Harbor Chase 12:30 p.m.– 1:00pm 2nd Thursday of month Come enjoy the songs as Janet leads the singing while playing the Piano.

Daily Games Monday – Friday 9:00a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Come join our serious card players (Phase 10, Rummy, Kings in the Corner etc.).

Also Play Dominos, Corn Hole, Trash Ball, Bingo and many more games to be en-joyed.

Shopping We take Monthly Shopping Trips. This gives our Center members a chance to purchase groceries, pick up prescriptions and do a little personal shopping.

Special Events National Volunteer Week April 12th – 18th We will honor our volunteers for their hard work and dedication

Christmas in Lexington County Saturday April 18th This day is set aside to help low income seniors with MINOR repairs to homes or yards. Must own their homes with family not available to perform repairs

Senior Appreciation Day Picnic Thursday May 7th Our annual cookout honoring seniors that attend Lexington County Senior Centers. A fun filled day of games, music and good food.

Mother’s Day Celebration Friday May 8th A day to honor our Mothers and share memories

Father’s Day Recognition Friday June 19th As we remembered our mothers, we will also honor our fathers

Trips (Center Participants Only) April 8th– Angel Oak on Johns Island April 17th-The Spring Plant & Flower Fes-tival at Farmers Market

May 22nd – Iris Festival/Swan Lake Sumter

June TBA– Lake Murray Visitor Center

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PELION SENIOR CENTER

8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

210 Pine Street * Phone: (803) 894-4351 * Director: Tawana Bonnett

Arts & Crafts

Crafts with Cindy Bailey

Third Monday each month,10:00 a.m.

Education

Tri-County Home Health with

Jennifer

Blood Pressure Screening

Second Monday each month, 12:15 p.m.

April- Eye Problems

May- Headaches Causes

June- Maintain Your Brain

Hospice Care of Tri-County

Janice Harris

Second Thursday each month, noon.

April- Parkinson’s Awareness Month

May- Arthritis Awareness Month

June- Stroke Awareness Month

Agape Senior with Amy Quenneville

Third Tuesday each month, 11:00 a.m.-

11:30a.m.

Tidewater Hospice with

Katie Griner

Fourth Tuesday each month,

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Bingo & Fun Games

United Hospice with Wendy Weaver

Forth Wednesday every other month,

11:00 a.m-11:30 a.m.

Trivia

Nutrition Programs

Center Staff

Fitness

Strength Training

Daily, 11:00 a.m.-Noon.

Work with light weights and dynabands to

develop strength and muscle tone.

Seniorcise with Tony Diaz

Every Thursday, 11:15 a.m.

A donation of $1.00 per class is suggested.

Dynabands cost-$5.00,center provides weights.

This exercise program is for adults 60+ and

must live in Lexington County.

Walking

Daily, 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

We have a paved lighted walking track behind

the center, each lap is 870 ft. Which means 6

laps makes a mile. Let’s all get into exercising,

Summer is around the corner.

Walk with Ease Program

Nine week program-two times a week-approx.

one hour a day for a total of eighteen sessions.

Start date –approx.-mid to late April. Book cost

-$5.00

Horseshoes/Bocce/Disc Golf

Monday –Friday, 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Grab a

partner and enjoy friendly competition. Ask a

staff member for the equipment anytime

weather permits. Horseshoe Tournament will

be held in May.

Ongoing

Beauty Day

Betty Leighton

Last Monday each month, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Get a professional haircut for a nominal dona-

tion to the center.

Bingo at Shumpert’s IGA

Last Tuesday of each month, 9:00 a.m.-

11:00 a.m.

Refreshments and prizes for our seniors at

Pelion Senior Center. Cover-all is a gift

certificate.

Birthday Parties

We recognize all birthdays for the month with

a birthday cake.

Game Show Hour

Southern Care

Quartley (See Monthly Calendar)

11:00 a.m.-noon

Hour filled with fun from Are You Smarter than

a 5th Grader to Name that Tune. Everyone

who guesses right receives tokens, which is

exchanged for prizes.

Library

Shirley Sprenne

Last Tuesday of the month,11:30 a.m.

Her staff plans a special program for our group.

Lunch Daily

Served daily at noon.

Those 60 years and older may join us for a hot,

nutritious meal. Must make reservation no

later than noon the previous day.

Puzzles & Games

Join friends to put together a jigsaw puzzle or

for a game of dominoes in the mornings, or at

1:00 p.m. in the afternoon for Canasta or

Phase 10.

Special events

National Volunteer Week

April 5th thru 12th

A special time to let all of are volunteers know

how much they are needed and appreciated. .

Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Day -

April 8th, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.

Meals on Wheels Volunteer Appreciation Day-

April 10th, 11:00 a.m.-1:00p.m.

Senior Appreciation Day

Friday, May 8

A annual event to honor our seniors, a day of

fun at Camp Kinard , come join us as we fellow-

ship with the other centers, have good food,

entertainment, door prizes and fishing There is

a nice walking trail around pond.

S.C. Senior Sports Classic

May 20-23

After local games those participant that would

like to may go on to the S.C. Seniors Sports

Games that are held at Francis Marion Univer-

sity. What a great time we will have, a lot of

competitors and we make a lot of new friends.

Mother’s /Father’s Day Celebration

Friday, June 12

A special day we’ll being honoring all the moth-

ers and fathers at Pelion Center.

Trips

Orangeburg Festival of Roses

Friday, May 1 , 2:00 p.m-4:00 p.m.

South Carolina State House

June ,10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

All trips are for senior center participants only

unless otherwise noted.

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PINE RIDGE SENIOR CENTER

8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

2753 Fish Hatchery Road * Phone: (803) 755-1274 * Director: Beverly Smith

Arts & Crafts Center participants share their crafts and teach others.

Work on Dang-it Doll Every 4th Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Education Tri-County Home Health With Jennifer 4th Wednesday, at 11 a.m. April 22nd B P Check/Memory Boosting Food May 27th B/P Check/ Living Alone June 24th B/P Check/National Candy Month

Hospice Care of Tri-County With Janice Harris 1st Thursday, at 11:00 a.m.

Senior Strength Trainers Monthly Handouts These Nutritional tips are informative and useful for a healthier lifestyle

Nutrition Education These Nutrition Topics will benefit seniors understanding of Good Nutri-tion.

Lexington County Fire Service with Tony See Calendar for Date and Times

Lexington County Sheriff Department with Diane Paavel See Calendar for Date and Times

Fitness Exercise with Staff Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 A.M.

Seniorcise/Tony Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Join the fun by exercising with dynabands and weights

Blood Pressure Check 1st Thursday at 11:30 a.m.. with Janice 4th Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. with Jennifer

On-Going Sing-a-long Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Pastors from the Local Area Churches

Shopping Shop at new Stores around the area and local malls

Social Hour Mon- Fri 9:30 a.m-10:15 A. M. Come share the latest News and enjoy coffee and sweets

Birthday Celebration for Each Center Participant Every 4th Monday Celebrate with cake and ice cream

Noon Lunch Daily Cost: Donation for those 60 years and older. Reservation must be made no later than 11 a.m. At least one day in advance. Call Center for more infor-mation.

Fun & Games Horseshoes, Dominoes, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong and other games

Special Events Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Wednesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. To honor our dedicated Meals on Wheels and Senior Center Volunteers for all of their hard work and dedica-tion to our programs.

Reading w/Adopted Grands Thursday, April 23 Enjoy the Fun and activities w/Adopted Grands

Mothers Day Program Friday, May 8 Mothers lets bring pictures of your Families and share.

Senior Appreciation Day Picnic Friday, May 8 Camp Kinard Annual Cookout to hon-or our Lexington County seniors. A time to show them how Department. Complete with trimmings!

Picnic with Adopted Grands Thursday, May 21 Come and enjoy the Day of Games and picnic with adopt-ed Grands

Flag Day Celebration Friday, June 12 Let’s talk about that important Day back in 1777

Fathers Day Program Thursday, June 12 Lets remember our fathers and the special role they played in our lives

Trips Healing Springs Friday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. It’s back on for our annual trip to Blackville, so we get your water jugs out and journey on to Miller’s Bread and Basket restaurant for lunch.

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SWANSEA SENIOR CENTER

8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

197 N. Lawrence Street * Phone:(803) 568-4545 * Director: Jessie Mae Green

Arts & Crafts Seasonal Crafts - We will be working on a variety of crafts April-Spring Craft May-Mother’s Day Craft June-Father’s Day Craft

Education Tri-County Hospice Educational topics will be discussed By Janice Harris Topics: April-Eye Problems May-Headaches -Causes June-Maintain Your Brain 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 a.m.

Fitness Blood Pressure Screening With Tri-County Home Health Frazier Har-ris Keep up with your blood pressure and also benefit From a wide variety of health related programs. Topics: April-Parkinson’s Awareness Month May-Arthritis Awareness Month June-Skin Care

Wendy with United Hospice 3rd Thursday of the month All about safety an your well being.

Sherrie with Southern Care The third Tuesday of the month Great musical games and information for seniors

Exercise Mondays with Tony Diaz at 10:30 a.m. Improve muscle tone and flexibility with low impact exercise using hand weights and dyne-bands

Sit and Fit Katie Griner Second Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Low impact dancing as a form of exer-cise.

Walking Indoors walking in our newly remold-ed gym next door daily from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Nutrition Education - Jessie Green Health tips are done monthly.

On Going Fun and Games Daily Games of dominoes Every Monday bingo with prizes Once a month come join us for a fun game of dirty bingo. Its good clean fun like you has never had before.

Bowling - We look forward to bowling at least once a month. Some months our schedule allows on senior dis-count days to each area and enjoy a day of shopping or just browsing. We also enjoy a lunch out. You can’t beat the company-come check us out.

Lunch Monday-Friday at noon Senior’s 60 and older can join the lunch bunch at the senior center. You must make a reservation no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before. For Information calls the senior center director at (803) 568-4545.

Social Hour 8: 30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Morning discussions, over coffee and snacks.

Visit a Friend Monthly trips to local nursing homes, or homes of friends no longer able to attend the center.

Special Events National Volunteer week April 12-18, 2015 This week we will be letting our volunteers Know how much we appreciate them.

Senior Sports Games April 27-May 1,2015

Senior Appreciation Picnic May 8,2015 County’s annual picnic to honor the Seniors of Lexington County.

Trips Orangeburg Festival of Roses May 1,2015 Iris Festival/Swan Lake Sumter S.C.

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TRI - CITY SENIOR CENTER

9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

485 Brooks Avenue * Phone: (803) 939-9311 * Director: Teresa Grice Ginn

Arts and Crafts Seasonal Crafts: Spring themes, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Check Senior Center for details. Education Agape Hospice 2nd Tues. -10:00 a.m. Blood Pressure, Bingo and Nutrition / Health Education Programs AARP Meeting Cayce/West Columbia Chapter 3rd Tuesday - 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Cost: Annual Fee of $5.00 New members welcome! Variety of topics are discussed each month. Nutrition Education Monthy during noon lunchtime Instructors : Staff Tony’s Tips Health and nutrition tips for a healthier lifestyle. Check senior center calander for date & time Tri-County Hospice Instructor :Janice Harris 3rd Monday, 10:00-a.m.-11:00a.m. Health , nutrition, & other informative topics Fitness Blood Pressure Screening Tri-County Home Health Care Instructor : Jennifer 3rd Thursday. 10:00- 11:00 Check senior calendar monthly for other screenings Instructor : Vicki Gates Exercise Classes Instructors : MaryAnn Allread and Tony Diaz Mondays - 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays-11:00 am Fridays-11:00 am Cost: Donations of $1.00 per class is sug-gested. An exercise class for those 60 and

over. . The Seniorcise classes are open to all Lexington County residents 60 years and older .Must be pre-registered with a current health history form on file .Class is limited to 75 participants. Corn Hole Toss 4th Mon., 10:00am –11:00 m Dawn Walters w/h Home Care Solutions Senior Games Practice Have fun staying in shape for Sr. Games year round. Check senior center calendar for days & time. Senior Strength Training Program / Wellness Center---Call for ap-pointment-- Cost - Annual memberships starting at $120.00. This program enhanc-es muscular strength using weight ma-chines and light free weights Walking Available daily on our indoor- track, free to the public On Going Birthday Celebrations Monthly, see monthly calendar The Book Nook 2nd Monday , 10:00 – 12:00 Instructor : Alice Asbill Games Galore Daily We have a variety of board & card games available –Join us for Scrabble, Chinese checkers, cards, or volunteer to teach a new game. Hand & Foot Club Tuesday, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm Instructor : Bernice Riggs A version of canasta , played with part-ners . Lunch

Served daily at noon--must be 60 or older. Reservations required no later than 11 a.m. at least one day in advance. Client assessment required. Social Hour Daily –9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Morning discussions over coffee and snacks. Special Events Tri-City Inside Yard Sale April 18---- 7am-12 noon We will have baked goods, and miscella-neous items for sale. Tables : $15.00 each Midlands Plant and Flower Show Friday, April 17 TBA Tri -City Volunteer Recognition Monday, April 20, 11:30am –1:30pm We will honor our senior center and meals on wheels volunteers. Invitational only. Senior Appreciation Picnic Friday, May 8 Our annual picnic to honor the seniors of Lexington County will be held at Camp Kinard. Join us for a fun filled day of enter-tainment and relaxing in the country. Bring your fishing pole . Deadline to sign up April 22. SouthernCare Senior Art Show

Monday, June1, 9:00 am– 12:00 noon Seniors from across the Midlands will have various works of juried art on display. Tri-City Senior Center will be closed on the following date : Friday, April 3 -----Good Friday Monday, May 25----Memorial Day

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