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Seniors on the Go ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION COMMENTS FROM THE COORDINATOR - SHERRY WOLFE At the end of every year I think it is great to look back at all of the wonderful things that year held.

1 Seniors on the Go ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION COMMENTS FROM THE COORDINATOR - SHERRY WOLFE At the end of every year I think it is great to look back at all of the wonderful things that year held. For most of us the memory of hurricane Ike is still fresh on our minds but if we really think about it 2008 was so much more then that horrible storm. As we head into 2009 lets first remember the fun times we had in 2008! This year the Senior Center welcomed Joan Pagan as our newest family member. She has already proven to be such an asset and positive addition to the team. Her upbeat personality is sure to brighten anyone's day! Chocluck Do you love chocolate? Do you think you make the best Chocolate dessert around? Join us for our first annual Chocluck. Come indulge your sweet tooth, ruin your lunch appetite and have some chocolate with us! Chocluck is free to attend just whip up your favorite chocolate treat and bring it for all to share! DATE: December 9 TIME: 11:00 am COST: Bring on the Chocolate! In addition to new staff members we also learned new tricks. Everyone learned how to hula dance at our First Ever Luau. Cathy Hollis was crowned Ms. Alvin Senior and went on to the Ms. Texas Senior Pageant to win the crown. She then brought her talent to the Senior Center and taught us the art of cake decorating. With all of the excitement and fun that we had at the Center this year I m sure that the future only holds great things. Check back next quarter to see all of the new adventures available for you in 2009! SPECIAL EVENTS IN DECEMBER: DECEMBER 2008 Holiday Ballroom Dance - The Ambassadors Varner Hogg Plantation Lunch Bunch - Eric s at Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management Southern Empress Red Pepper s Holiday Bash COMING UP: Noon Year s Bash Lunch Bunch - Mimi s Cafe INSIDE THIS ISSUE: TRIPS & EVENTS 2 SWEET SPOT 3 PROGRAMS 4-5 ANNOUCEMENTS 6 COMING UP 6 AROUND TOWN 7 ORGANIZATIONS 8

PAGE 2 SENIORS ON THE GO DECEMBER TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Holiday Ballroom Dance The Ambassador s will be playing your Big Band favorites all night long to help get you in the holiday spirit.

We will enjoy a scenic tour around lake Conroe and have a wonderful buffet lunch DATE: December 17 TIME: 8:00AM COST: $30 Varner Hogg Plantation Come relive history with us at Varner Hogg.

DATE: December 12 TIME: 8:30 AM COST: $12 + lunch Gingerbread House Making Our very own Cathy Hollis will be teaching the sweet art of making Gingerbread houses.

2 PAGE 2 SENIORS ON THE GO DECEMBER TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Holiday Ballroom Dance The Ambassador s will be playing your Big Band favorites all night long to help get you in the holiday spirit. Please bring a holiday snack to share. DATE: December 16 TIME: 7 PM COST: $5 Southern Empress All Aboard the southern empress paddle wheeler! We will enjoy a scenic tour around lake Conroe and have a wonderful buffet lunch DATE: December 17 TIME: 8:00AM COST: $30 Varner Hogg Plantation Come relive history with us at Varner Hogg. Built in 1894 it truly is a piece of Texas history. DATE: December 12 TIME: 8:30 AM COST: $12 + lunch Gingerbread House Making Our very own Cathy Hollis will be teaching the sweet art of making Gingerbread houses. Bring your gingerbread house kit and we will supply all the additional goodies you need! DATE: December 11 TIME: 10:00 AM COST: FREE Eric s This restaurant is run by Culinary Students at University of Houston s Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.. Enjoy casual dining with an American bistro ambiance. Who knows, you may just get served by one of American s next great chefs! DATE: December 4 TIME: 10:30 AM COST: $3 plus lunch LUNCH BUNCH

PAGE 3 SENIORS ON THE GO Holiday Bash RED HAT SOCIETY - ALVIN RED PEPPERS Another wonderful year has gone by and it s time to celebrate the ending of 2008 and the beginning of 2009!

DATE: December 19th TIME: 6 PM COST: $12 Sometimes MILD, Sometimes WILD SENIOR SWEET SPOT Ingredients 1cup sour cream 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 12 slices of French Toast (frozen or homemade)

3 PAGE 3 SENIORS ON THE GO Holiday Bash RED HAT SOCIETY - ALVIN RED PEPPERS Another wonderful year has gone by and it s time to celebrate the ending of 2008 and the beginning of 2009! Join the Red Pepper s and they enjoy the holiday season in style! Ticket price covers an evening of fun and dinner. Please bring a $10 red hat gift to exchange. RSVP by December 15th. DATE: December 19th TIME: 6 PM COST: $12 Sometimes MILD, Sometimes WILD SENIOR SWEET SPOT Ingredients 1cup sour cream 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 12 slices of French Toast (frozen or homemade) 1 (8 ounce) package sliced ham 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling 1 cup granola Red Hat Society Cheddar-Apple Breakfast Lasagna (Enjoyed by all at the 2008 Veteran s SOS Breakfast) Blend the sour cream and brown sugar and refrigerate until chilled. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer 6 slices of French toast in a buttered 13 x 9-in baking pan. Layer the ham an 1 cup cheese over the toast. Place the remaining 6 toast slices on top. Spread the apple pie filling over the toast and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese and the granola. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until warmed through. Serve with a dollop of sour cream mixture or syrup. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

PAGE 4 ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS CROCHETING Join Grace Collins, in the craft room for our Crocheting class. Learn to crochet or just come crochet with fun company.

WHEN: MWF TIME: 1-2 PM SENIOR GAMES This group formerly known as Senior Friends is always looking for new gamers. Join the fun!

4 PAGE 4 ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS CROCHETING Join Grace Collins, in the craft room for our Crocheting class. Learn to crochet or just come crochet with fun company. WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 1:30-3 PM BODY RECALL This exercise class helps with mobility and flexibility. Call the Senior Center for more info. WHEN: MWF TIME: 1-2 PM SENIOR GAMES This group formerly known as Senior Friends is always looking for new gamers. Join the fun! WHEN: Fridays TIME: 1 PM OIL PAINTING & WATERCOLOR Classes are back in session! If you are interested in joining please talk to a staff member or just stop by! WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 1-3 PM T.O.P.S Join Sue Davis and her group to learn how to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Stay fit and healthy the right way. WHEN: Tuesdays TIME: 6:30-8 PM MAH JONGG Do you know how to Mah Jongg? Come see what all the excitement is about and learn this fun and challenging game. WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 1 PM GOD GIVES US MEMORIES SO THAT WE MIGHT HAVE ROSES IN DECEMBER. - J. M. Barrie QUILTING Beginning and Intermediate quilting instruction offered by Sue Driscoll. WHEN: Mondays TIME: 6-8:30 PM LONE STAR LEGAL AID Free legal assistance is offered by Lone Star Legal Aid. Make an appointment today. WHEN: Tues., Dec. 16 TIME: 10 AM

PAGE 5 SENIORS ON THE GO PROGRAMS BARBERSHOP CHORUS If you are a man and you like to sing come check out this harmonious group. New members are always welcome.

3 TIME: 10 AM COST: FREE TO SHORTEN WINTER, BORROW SOME MONEY DUE IN SPRING. - W. J. Vogel CERAMICS Paint and socialize in our craft room with Elizabeth Burford.

5 PAGE 5 SENIORS ON THE GO PROGRAMS BARBERSHOP CHORUS If you are a man and you like to sing come check out this harmonious group. New members are always welcome. WHEN: Tuesdays TIME: 6 PM BINGO BINGO is back! Winchester Lodge will be at the Center sponsoring BINGO once a month don t miss the fun. WHEN: Wed., Dec. 3 TIME: 10 AM COST: FREE TO SHORTEN WINTER, BORROW SOME MONEY DUE IN SPRING. - W. J. Vogel CERAMICS Paint and socialize in our craft room with Elizabeth Burford. WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 10 AM to noon COST: $1 for supplies GAMERS If you like games (especially dominoes) you will love this group! WHEN: Mondays TIME: 1-5 PM COMPASSIONATE CHORAL Marlena Nelson leads the best Gospel Sing A Long around. WHEN: December 2 TIME: 10 AM ALVIN COUNTRY SQUARES Do-Si-Do your partner and square up with the best little square dance club in Texas. WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 7:30 PM COST: $4 DOMINO TOURNAMENT Bring your partner or come solo and we will partner you with another awesome domino player. WHEN: Mon., Dec. 8 TIME: 1 PM DECEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Berlene from Alvin Health Care will be at the Center honoring all those December babies! WHEN: TBA TIME: 10 AM

6 PAGE 6 SENIORS ON THE GO COMING UP NEXT MONTH Noon Year s Bash Toast the Noon Year with us at our Third Annual Noon Years Bash. We hope everyone had a great holiday and is ready for the fun we have planned in Sign-up to attend today! Enjoy a festive count down to noon and free refreshments. DATE: January 6 TIME: 11:30 AM COST: FREE! ANNOUNCEMENTS Visit the City Website and sign-up to receive alerts about any new happenings at the Center. Simply go to: and click subscribe to alerts. The senior center is always looking for new programs and classes. If you or someone you know have a talent you would like to share with your peers please talk to a staff member today so we can get you started. Trips are filling up faster than ever so sign up early if you plan to take the trip. The Senior Center will be closed December 25 & 26 for Christmas. The Alvin Parks and Recreation Department s Tree Lighting will take place December 2nd from 4 to 8 PM. The grounds of the Depot will be covered with snow and the guest of honor SANTA will be available to take photos. Don t miss this fun and festive event!! SENIOR BOARD Barbara Biggers, President Brenda Townsend, Vice Pres. Beverly Kimbrough, Historian Marlena Nelson Wanda Garrett Kathy Jennings, Secretary Nancy McCarty Our next board meeting will be Monday, December 8 at 9 AM.

ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION PAGE 7 SENIOR HAPPENINGS AROUND ALVIN SWIMMING Come and get the best exercise you can for cardiovascular conditioning and muscle toning WHEN: Monday - Friday TIME:

Alvin Bowling Center (281) 331-4487 SILVER SNEAKERS An innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming for mature older adults.

ACCESS (281) 756-3729 ACCESS MEETING Monthly meeting will be held December 12 at 1:30 in the ACC Cafeteria. The Over the Hill Gang will perform.

7 ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION PAGE 7 SENIOR HAPPENINGS AROUND ALVIN SWIMMING Come and get the best exercise you can for cardiovascular conditioning and muscle toning WHEN: Monday - Friday TIME: 7:30-9:30 AM COST: $12 per month ALVIN BOWLING Join the Senior Bowling League Call the Alvin Bowling Center, to sign up or for more information. Alvin Bowling Center (281) SILVER SNEAKERS An innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming for mature older adults. Thelma Ley Anderson YMCA (281) LUNCH RED ROBIN ACCESS is headed to Pearland to for lunch at Red Robin. Cost is $2 plus the cost or lunch and departs at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 3rd. ACCESS (281) ACCESS MEETING Monthly meeting will be held December 12 at 1:30 in the ACC Cafeteria. The Over the Hill Gang will perform. ACCESS (281) LUNCH JOHNNY ROCKETS ACCESS is headed to lunch at Johnny Rockets. Trip departs at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 16th and the cost is $2 plus lunch. ACCESS (281) NEWMAN S CASTLE Head to Bellville with ACCESS to check out Newman s Castle! Trip departs at 8:15 a.m. on Dec. 9th and the cost is $15. ACCESS (281) UPCOMING SHOWS HATS! The Musical This musical explodes with fun as seven friends embark on a hilarious and provocative journey taking on the other side of the BIG FIVE-0!. Tickets must be reserved by December 12th. DATE: June 11, 2009 TIME: 1:30 PM COST: $42.50

8 CONTACT US: Alvin Senior Center 216 W. Sealy - mail 309 W. Sealy Alvin, TX Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Office : Fax : Website: Staff: Sherry Wolfe Coordinator swolfe@cityhall.cityofalvin.com Michelle Nesrsta Assistant Coordinator - mnesrsta@cityhall.cityofalvin.com Arthur Pryor Opener/Closer Eric Nesrsta Recreation Specialist Edward Hersh Parks and Recreation Director AEEC Dec. 10 (10-2 PM) RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES Dec. 4 (3-6 PM) GARDEN CLUB Dec. 4 (8:30 AM- 12:30 PM) ACTIONS ORGANIZATIONS Mon. Fri. (8-2 PM) DAYTIMERS Dec. 22 (1-3 PM) ARE YOU OK? Dec. 5 (10 AM 12 PM) LONE STAR DAY LILY SOCIETY Dec. 21 (2 5PM) MUSTANG CLUB Dec. 5 (1-2:30 PM) WOODMEN OF THE WORLD Dec. 2 (6-8 PM) THE ALVIN SENIOR CENTER WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST YOU WITH ROOM RENTALS FOR BIRTHDAYS, GRADUATION PARTIES, BABY SHOWERS, WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARIES OR OTHER TYPES OF PARTIES OR SPECIAL EVENTS. WE HAVE A SPACIOUS FACILITY AND OUR RENTAL RATES ARE VERY REASONABLE. CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION GULF COAST QUILTERS GUILD DIZZY BUSY BEE QUILTING FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL BEE MONDAY BRIDGE Dec. 3 (6 9 PM) Mondays (6:30 10PM) Fridays (4:30 10 PM) Dec. 8 & 22 (10AM 1:30PM) TUESDAY BRIDGE THURSDAY BRIDGE Dec. 9 & 23 (9:30AM - 3:30PM) Dec. 11 (1-5 PM)

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