Seniors on the Go ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION COMMENTS FROM THE COORDINATOR- SHERRY WOLFE St. Patrick s Day began with a man who was born in Wales, captured by Irish raiders and sold into slavery in Ireland. He escaped after 6 years as a shepherd and fled to France. He then decided that his calling was to convert Irish pagans to Christianity. He was later appointed missionary bishop of Ireland. Patrick died on March 17th so that is when St. Patrick s day is celebrated every year. Even if you aren t Irish it is always a fun day to celebrate. We are celebrating LUCKY LEPRECHAUN POTLUCK There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were. It doesn t matter what category you fall into we are celebrating St. Patrick s Day at the Senior Center with a Pot Lucky Leprechaun Lunch. Please call to sign-up and let us know what Irish dish you plan to bring. DATE: March 17 TIME: 12 PM the day designated as St. Patrick's feast day by having a feast of our own. Last year was the first year for the Lucky Leprechaun Potluck but it was such a success we are doing it again. For more information on this festive event see the section below. Be sure to get out all of your green clothes so you can stay in the Irish spirit all month long and if you happen to see a leprechaun be sure to keep both eyes on him because it is said that if you look away, the leprechaun will vanish. SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARCH: Spring Craft Sale Easter Egg Hunt Coushatta Red Hats - Boliver Ferry Lunch Bunch - Los Cucos Winery Tour COMING UP: MARCH 2008 Country Western Dance Lucky Leprechaun Lunch Mother s Day Brunch Fredericksburg Trip Ms. Alvin Senior Pageant Cinco De Mayo Fiesta INSIDE THIS ISSUE: TRIPS 2-3 SPECIAL EVENTS 2-3 PROGRAMS 4-6 ANNOUCEMENTS 7 ORGANIZATIONS 8 CONTACT US 8
PAGE 2 SENIORS ON THE GO MARCH TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Spring Craft Sale The annual spring craft sale is back! We hope to make this the best craft sale we have had yet. Not only will we have plenty of vendors but we are cleaning out our storage and putting a lot of our decorations and craft supplies up for sale. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a vendor please call 281-388- 4398 for information on reserving your spot at this year s Spring Craft Sale. DATE: March 8 TIME: 9 AM - 2 PM Country Western Dance I know everyone had a great time at last months PALS sponsored dance. This month Country Now & Then is back to provide you with great dancing music. Please bring a snack to share. DATE: March 18 TIME: 7 PM COST: $4 Winery Tour Join us for a tour and tasting at Sugar Land s Circle S Vineyard. You will enjoy a guided walking tour of the winery operations and their bottling department followed by a tasting. DATE: March 25 TIME: 10:30 AM COST: $3 Coushatta The Irish seem to think March is a lucky month. Pretend you are Irish for the day and try your luck at Coushatta Casino in Kinder, LA. Bus departs from Stanton s parking lot. Limited seats, sign-up today. DATE: March 27 TIME: 7 AM COST: $5 Easter Egg Hunt Last year we talked it over with the Easter Bunny and he has agreed to put us on his list every year. This year he will be hiding eggs around the Senior Center and sticking around to visit with everyone. Refreshments will be provided. DATE: March 20 COST: FREE
PAGE 3 SENIORS ON THE GO LUNCH BUNCH Lunch Bunch - Los Cucos We used to have to drive quite a way to find the best fried avocados around. Now all we have to do is drive to Pearland! Sign-up today. DATE: March 6 TIME: 10:45 AM COST: $2 plus lunch RED HAT SOCIETY - ALVIN RED PEPPERS Red Peppers - Boliver Ferry Ride the ferry from Galveston to Boliver Peninsula and enjoy a scenic ride along the beach before returning for a yummy lunch at El Nopalito. DATE: March 28 TIME: 10:45 AM COST: $4 plus lunch Sometimes MILD, Sometimes WILD LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THAT IS REWARDING & FUN? Those over 55 are a valuable asset to any community. In Alvin, volunteers are needed to work in several areas to help benefit others. For example, schools are always looking for tutors, while nonprofit organizations are in need of secretarial help. RSVP, a program specifically for senior citizens, can help you find a place to volunteer, and feel good about your contribution. The organization also signs up locations for volunteers to work. There is no cost to join, and volunteers receive some great benefits for their work. If you have an interest in RSVP, please call Kathleen Holton, Program Coordinator at 832-645-6653.
PAGE 4 ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS CRAFTY AFTERNOONS Get in touch with your crafty side as our very own Lupe Hadlett will teach you how to make crafts for every season. WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 3 PM DOMINO TOURNAMENT Bring your partner or come solo and we will partner you with another awesome domino player. WHEN: March 4 TIME: 1 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 QUILTING Beginning and Intermediate quilting instruction offered by Sue Driscoll. WHEN: Mondays TIME: 6-8:30 PM SENIOR GAMES This group formerly known as Senior Friends is always looking for new gamers. Join the fun! WHEN: Fridays TIME: 1 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 MAY YOUR BLESSINGS OUTNUMBER THE SHAMROCKS THAT GROW AND MAY TROUBLE AVOID YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. - Irish Blessing CERAMICS Paint and socialize in our craft room with Elizabeth Burford. WHEN: Wednesdays to noon COST: $1 for supplies 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
PAGE 5 SENIORS ON THE GO PROGRAMS BINGO BINGO is back! Winchester Lodge will be at the Center sponsoring BINGO once a month don t miss the fun. WHEN: March 5 OIL PAINTING & WATERCOLOR Oil Painting and water color classes are back in full swing but its not too late to join. Call to get a supply list. WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 1-3 PM WHY DON T YOU EVER IRON A FOUR -LEAF CLOVER? ANSWER: YOU MIGHT PRESS YOUR LUCK! COMPASSIONATE CHORAL Marlena Nelson leads the best Gospel Sing A Long around. WHEN: 1st and 3rd Tuesday WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Qualified practitioners will be at the center doing blood pressure and health screening. WHEN: 1st and 3rd Wednesday 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 GAMERS If you like games (especially dominoes) you will love this group! WHEN: Mondays TIME: 1-5 PM MARCH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Melissa Enger, RN from Angels Care Home Health will be at the Center honoring all those March babies! WHEN: March 27 ALVIN COUNTRY SQUARES Do-Si-Do you partner and square up with the best little square dance club in Texas. WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 7:30 PM COST: $4
PAGE 6 SENIORS ON THE GO LONE STAR LEGAL AID Free legal assistance is offered by Lone Star Legal Aid. Make an appointment today. WHEN: March 18 PROGRAMS CANASTA Do you love to play Canasta or would you like to learn? Come check out this new card playing group WHEN: March 18 Red Peppers BINGO Try you luck at this month s BINGO bash. Bring a $5 wrapped gift and a covered dish. DATE: March 7 TIME: 11 AM BODY RECALL This exercise class helps with mobility and flexibility. Call the Senior Center for more info. WHEN: MWF TIME: 1-2 PM PROGRAMS AROUND TOWN BOWLING Join the Senior Bowling League Call the Alvin Bowling Center, to sign up or for more information. Alvin Bowling Center (281) 331-4487 AARP TAX AIDE If you are low to middle income and over 60 AARP will be at Leavesley Park in Friendswood offering tax help. WHEN: Feb. 1 - Apr. 15 TIME: Call for Info INFO: 281-482-7135 SWIMMING Come and get the best exercise you can for cardio. conditioning and muscle toning WHEN: Mon - Fri TIME: 7:30-9:30 AM COST: $12 per month Ms. Alvin Senior 2008 Pageant COMING UP NEXT QUARTER This is not just a beauty pageant but rather an event that personifies the age of elegance, dignity, maturity, and the inner beauty of women 60 years young and up. The winner will represent the Senior Center in local events and continue on to compete in the state pageant. Dinner is served at 6:30 PM and the pageant begins at 7 PM. Show your support for all of these spectacular ladies. Limited tickets available so get yours today. DATE: April 19 TIME: 6:30 PM COST: $5
ALVIN PARKS AND RECREATION PAGE 7 OVERNIGHT EXCURSION Fredericksburg It s time for another stop on our tour of TEXAS. On this trip we are headed to Fredericksburg. Home of Texas wine, wildflowers and German food. During this excursion we will venture out on a Texas hill country wine tour. Stop by Wild Seed Farms to catch the blue bonnets in full bloom. Then take in some of the quaint downtown shops and enjoy a delicious German dinner at Auslanders. Price includes transportation and accommodations (double occupancy). Complimentary breakfast will be provided by the hotel. Cut-off date for registration is March 10, 2008. Date: April 4-6, 2008 Time: Depart 8:00 am from Senior Center Return 7:00 pm to Senior Center Cost: $ 176.00 per person ANNOUNCEMENTS Visit the City Website and sign-up to receive email alerts about any new happenings at the Center. Simply go to: http://www.alvin-tx.gov and click subscribe to email alerts. The Thursday Bridge group is looking for a new member. If you are trying to find a fun bunch of ladies to play bridge with then talk to a staff member today. Daylight Savings Time begins on March 9th. Don t forget to Spring Forward! The Senior Center will be closed March 21st for a City Holiday. From the staff here at the Senior Center we would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter. SENIOR BOARD Barbara Biggers, President Brenda Townsend, Vice Pres. Beverly Kimbrough, Historian Marlena Nelson Betty Swain Mary Morrison, Secretary Kathy Jennings Our next board meeting will be Monday, March 10 at 9 AM.
CONTACT US: Alvin Senior Center 216 W. Sealy - mail 309 W. Sealy Alvin, TX 77511 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Office : 281-388-4298 Fax : 281-388-4367 Website: www.alvin-tx.gov Staff: Sherry Wolfe Coordinator Email swolfe@cityhall.cityofalvin.com Michelle Nesrsta Assistant Coordinator Email - mnesrsta@cityhall.cityofalvin.com Arthur Pryor Opener/Closer Eric Nesrsta Recreation Specialist Edward Hersh Parks and Recreation Director AEEC RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES March 13 & 27 (9AM 2PM) March 6 (3-6PM) GARDEN CLUB March 6 (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) ACTIONS ORGANIZATIONS Mon. Fri. (8-2 PM) DAYTIMERS March 24 (1-3 PM) ARE YOU OK? LONE STAR DAY LILY SOCIETY NO MEETING THIS MONTH March 16 (12 5PM) MUSTANG CLUB March 7 (1-2:30 PM) WOODMEN OF THE WORLD March 4 (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. 281-388-4298 GULF COAST QUILTERS GUILD DIZZY BUSY BEE QUILTING FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL BEE MONDAY BRIDGE March 5 (6 9 PM) Mondays (6:30 10PM) Fridays (4:30 10 PM) March 10, 24 (10AM 1:30PM) TUESDAY BRIDGE THURSDAY BRIDGE March 11, 25 (9:30AM - 3:30PM) March 13 & 27 (1 5 PM)