RAY HOPKINS SENIOR CENTER

POST OFFICE BOX 249

MAULDIN SOUTH CAROLINA 29662

IN-HOUSE MOVIE

Thur. Nov 7—12:30

GEORGIA RULE

A film that will touch your

heart about the power of

redemption, freedom in

forgiveness and the un-

breakable bonds of moth-

erhood. SIGN UP ON THE

BOARD.

PRSRT. STD.

U.S. Postage

PAID

PERMIT NO. 49

MAULDIN, SC

INTRODUCTION TO AIRBRUSHING Wednesdays, Nov 6 and 20 at 10:00am in game room

No cost for this event Scott Pinkham is an airbrush artist. In September, he will be teaching and mentoring

those interested in learning this new craft. You don’t need any supplies other than a

100% cotton T-shirt for the first class. Scott will show different types of airbrushes,

the history and simple techniques before you have an opportunity to put your name

on the t-shirt so you can see where you started. SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE.

S.C. STATE MUSEUM TOUR– Downtown Columbia

Mon Nov 18—vans will leave the center at 8:00 am, return approximately 4:00

Cost: $30.00 Money due by Tues. Nov 12 ** Walking Level: Moderate

Join us for the exploration of the museum’s four floors as well as the planetarium show, “National Park

Adventures”. The 4D theater will have a short 15 minute showing of “The Wizard of Oz” and there will be

a solar viewing of Boeing Observatory. Lunch onsite in the café’ included in the price. SIGN UP IN THE

OFFICE

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR AGE

RESTRICTIONS.

Participants at the Mauldin Senior

Center must be 55 years old or older.

Thank you!

We have 3 seats left for

Brookgreen Gardens

“A NIGHT OF A THOUSAND CANDLES”

Fri. Dec 5 and Sat. Dec 7

Fliers in the office

NOVEMBER 2019

CONSTRUCTION CORNER

We’re almost there! You can almost see the light at the end of the hallway. The elevator has been deliv-

ered and is being installed. The stairwell is in place as well as finishing touches on the exterior handicap

ramp and steps. The kitchens are finished and the bathrooms are almost complete. Look for the Rib-

bon Cutting announcement soon.

Because of

the center

being closed

for several

holidays dur-

ing Novem-

ber and

December,

there will be

no

TASTE OF

OUR TOWN in

November or

December

We will start

back in Janu-

ary.

SENIOR SPIRIT A Publication of The Ray Hopkins Senior Center

203 Corn Road, Greenville SC 29607 * 864-234-3488 * Mailing Address: P O Box 249, Mauldin SC 29662

Center Hours

Mon– Fri

8:30 am—

4:00 pm

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

SHOEBOXES

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenomination-

al evangelical Christian organization

providing spiritual and physical aid to

hurting people around the world. Opera-

tion Christmas Child has delivered gift-

filled shoeboxes to over 168 million chil-

dren in more than 100 countries. We will

be collecting individual items for our

packing party or you make take a box and

fill it yourself. Come to the office for

more information.

3 Day Packing Party Nov 8-—8:30—3:30

Deadline for shoeboxes- Nov 21

Shoebox delivery Nov 22

THANKSGIVING LUNCH in the gym

Thur. Nov 21- 11:30 am * Cost: $11.50 Money due by Tues. Nov 12

Stoddard is catering with Turkey, Dressing, Gravy, Lima Beans, Candied Yams, Mashed Potatoes, Cran-

berry Sauce, Rolls, Pecan Pie and Apple Pie. Our entertainment this year is Kimberly Cooper with char-

acters such as Ma Bell which illustrate real life experiences that touch the hearts and minds of people

with laughter and healing for the soul. SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE.

CARIS HEALTHCARE ** Thurs. Nov 7—11:00

Caris Healthcare is a hospice provider that is committed to providing hospice care with grace. We not

only serve our community at large but are passionate about serving our Veterans in a very special way .

This is accomplished by pairing Veteran hospice patients with Veteran volunteers. This bond is invalua-

ble and strengthens our volunteer program. We invite all Veterans to join us for this very informative

presentation on hospice care and Veteran volunteer opportunities in hospice. SIGH UP ON THE BOARD.

BILTMORE CANDLELIGHT EVENING

Tues. Dec 3

Depart: 1:30pm * Return: Approximately

11:00 pm ** Cost: $78.00

Walking Level: Moderately Aggressive.

Money due by Tues. Nov 12

After visiting Antler Hill Winery with shop-

ping and wine tasting, we will have dinner at

Deer Park Inn then head to the house for a

candlelight self guided tour of the beautiful

Christmas decorations as well as all the

mansion has to offer.

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE.

SEWING

Wed, Nov 20 – 10:00 am

Cost: $15.00

It’s all about Christmas! We

will be making a FabricGift

Bags, tree shaped banner,

ornaments, etc. All materi-

als provided. You may bring

your sewing machine or use

Bill Vicary is the founder/president Just Call Bill . He is an experienced instruc-

tor at OLLI Furman and Wofford Life Long Learning, graduate class 5- Senior Leaders of Greenville at OLLI Furman, AMAC chapter leader district 4 and works with several well known seniors centers, organization and communi-ties. Bill understands the value of relationships and successfully partners with area businesses to provide services to adults 55+ and their families.

Tuesday, 11/12 @ 11:00-12:00 (How to Manage Your Personal & Digital Assets-

LifeStats)

Managing Your Personal & Digital Assets-LifeStats (1 hour class-no limit to class size) Presentation and discussion on how do you manage your personal and digital assets proactively. The following information is captured in LifeStats©:

Usernames and Passwords, Healthcare, Financial/Bank/Loans/Tax/

Accountant, Insurance, Will & Estate/Power of Attorney, Church/Funeral, Military,

Pet/Vet, Home Services/Utilities, and more!

Wednesday, 11/13, Thursday, 11/14, Friday 11/15 @ 1:30-2:30 (iPhone for Be-

ginners)

iPhone for Beginner Seniors (3 part series-1 hr/class-limit class size to 16 people) Class will be limited to 16 people/class. Classes are designed for progressive learning-build upon what you learned previously. Each class will introduce new material, with very little review. What we will cover:

Device functionality, Operating system, plug-in ports and icons, Phone maintenance, Phone capabilities, Accessories for your phone, Texting, Email, In Care of Emergency (ICE), set-up, Phone scams and call blocking, How to connect Wi-Fi, and more!

Monday, 11/18, Tuesday, 11/19, Wednesday, 11/20 @ 10:00-11:00 (Advanced

iPhone)

Advanced iPhone for Seniors(3 part series-1 hr/class-limit class size to 16 people) Class will be limited to 16 people/class. Classes are designed for progressive learning-build upon what you learned previously. Each class will introduce new material, with very little review. Perquisite for this class is to complete, iPhone Beginner Class. What we will cover:

Calendar and clock, Facetime, Camera, Maps/GPS, Speaker phone, three-way calling, voicemail, Phone scams and call blocking, In Care of Emergency (ICE), set-up name in phone-2 ways, Apps and more!

JEWELRY CLASS

Mon. Nov 18 -12:00pm

Cost: $5.00

Christmas earrings will be our project this month.

Perfect to keep or give as

a gift.

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Tues. Nov 5—11:00 am

Please join Amedisys Hospice for an educational in-service focusing on

Parkinson’s Disease. During this presentation, we will discuss the neuropa-

thology of Parkinson’s disease, identify common treatments for the disease

and learn about ways to assist and support the patient with Parkinson’s dis-

ease. Refreshments will be served. SIGN UP ON THE BOARD.

CHEF’S TABLE TOUR

Wed. Nov 13- vans will

leave the center * Cost:

$68.00 – Money due by

Tues. Nov 5

Need to know about food

allergies by Nov 1

“At the Chef’s Table” Tour

is exciting dining and cul-

tural experience and that

will take you to five excit-

ing destinations—each

with the opportunity to

meet chefs and/or manag-

ers and dine at their ta-

bles.

Beyond the memorable

culinary experiences, you

will also learn fascinating

insights into Greenville’s

rich history, culture and

architecture as well. SIGN

UP IN THE OFFICE.

THERE WILL BE NO

LADIES TEA IN

NOVEMBER.

BINGO AT MSC

Fri. Nov 1—Country & Western Bingo- 12:30– Bring $3.00

to play and wear your western gear

Fri. Nov 8 –SOMEKINDABINGO-12:30– Bring $3.00 to play.

Thurs. Nov 14- COVERED DISH BINGO-12:30-Bring $3.00

to play and a dish to share with 6-8 people.

SIGN UP FOR ALL BINGOS ON THE BOARD.

BUNKO Tuesdays Nov 12 & Nov 26– 12:30 pm

Bunko is an easy, fast paced dice game which is sim-ple to learn and fun to play.

Pay $1.00 when you sign up in the office and $1.00

when you come to play.

AARP DRIVING CLASS NOVEMBER 18

AARP Smart Driving Class will be held Monday, Nov.

18, 2019 from 12:00- 4:00.

Cost: $15.00 for AARP members (Bring card) and

$20.00 for non-members. Includes classroom in-

struction and workbook plus certificate of completion

to be given to insurance carrier to secure a state

mandated 3 year discount on auto insurance premi-

um. SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE.

ANGEL TREE

Come by the office and check our ANGEL TREE Win-

dow and pull a tag for a resident of NHC or Simpson-

ville Health Care. We will be collecting simple gifts for

these folks and delivering them just before Christmas.

The names we receive are people who have no family

to gift them gifts. Let’s share our bless-

ings with them.

Bible Study will

be at 10:15 on

Thurs. Nov 21

FALL YARD SALE * Sat. Nov 16 * 8:00 – 12:00

Spaces open to the public Tables $7.00

Fliers in the office