Quarterly Newsletter of the Lexington County

Recreation & Aging Commission (Council on Aging)

2nd Quarter 2013

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CLASSIC TIMES From the Director: Lynda Christison……….

Winter made a few valiant efforts to visit South Carolina this year, but never quite made it in the front door! After a roller coaster of hot and cold days, it is wonderful to work out in the garden, go for a long walk or just sit on the porch swing and enjoy the warmth, birds, and flowers. Please remember to use sunscreen, wear hats with brims that shade your face, ears, and neck and to drink extra water to prevent dehydration.

“Unleash the Power of Age!” is this year’s theme of Older Ameri-cans Month. Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. The Administration on Aging (AoA) is in-viting everyone 60 and over to post what they will do this May on their Facebook page. Check out all the different activities and ways that you can get involved and unleash your “power of aging” inside this edition of Classic Times and on our website, www.lcrac.com.

When long-time Pelion Senior Center members J. E. Shumpert and Doris Gable cut the red ribbon on March 4th , it marked the official re-opening of the newly expanded and renovated Pelion

Senior Center! Lt. Governor Glenn McConnell spoke eloquently about the challenges seniors face, the importance of senior centers and his commitment to improving services both for sen-iors today and in the future as more and more baby boomers retire. Mayor Charlie Haggard signed Pelion’s March for Meals proclamation at the event. Neither the expansion nor the reno-

vations would have been possible without a Permanent Im-provement Project grant from the Lt. Governor’s Office on Ag-ing. Their support is much appreciated! Be sure to stop in and check out all the changes!!

Did you happen to see your mayor delivering meals on March 20th? Lexington County mayors made us all proud on national Mayors for Meals Day. Their names are listed on the Meals on Wheels Association of America’s website, www.mowaa.org. All of our mayors signed March for Meals proclamations recognizing the importance of senior nutrition programs and how critical it is to end senior hunger. The next time you see your mayor, please thank him or her for supporting seniors and

meals on wheels.

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, helping with special events – all of it is so very much appreciated!! Each Center is hosting its own volunteer recognition activities this year.

Congratulations to all the athletes and supporters who participated in the 2013 Lexington County Senior Sports Games! The 2013 Senior Games were a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored the Games, volunteered at the Games, and worked diligently to organize the events. Enjoy the photos at www.flickr.com/photos/lcracclassics. The South Carolina State Senior Games start on May 15th. Good luck to all Lexington County participants!

A special thank you to all the wonderful people who have vol-unteered to plan, organize, and work on Christmas in Lexington County 2013. If you are handy with a hammer, paint brush, or rake and would like to help fix-up seniors’ homes on Saturday, April 20th, give us a call at 356-5111. It is an incredibly reward-ing day for everyone involved. This project would not happen without volunteers and sponsors. You’ll go home knowing that you made a tremendous difference in someone’s life.

Are you an animal lover? Bring your pet and have a purrrfectly great time supporting seniors and their pets on May 18th at the Red Bank Horse Arena at the Pet Pawty! Pet walk, best dressed pet, and lots of other contests and activities. Be sure to get your ticket for Cow-A-Dunga Bingo!! More details inside or call Donna Neel at 356-5111.

We will be issuing the 2013 Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers beginning June 3rd. Details are in this issue of Classic Times. Please pay close attention to the eligibility requirements. We will provide lists of participating farmers with each pack of vouchers issued. Vouchers are issued on a first come, first served basis.

Have a great spring and Unleash YOUR Power of Age!!

LONG LIFE & HAPPINESS

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Discover, Learn &

Share:

New Experiences for

Older Adults

Offering an exciting variety of classes, activities, and

experiences for exploring and discovering new ideas,

learning new skills, and sharing with friends! Although

the program is designed primarily for adults age 60 and

over, adults of any age may participate unless a class or

activity description states otherwise.

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Pick & Paint Ceramics

Classes with Dana & Greg Ammer of Half Moon Pottery Pine Ridge Senior Center 4th Thursday of the month: April 25

th, May 23

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27th 6pm - 8pm

$2.00 per session plus the cost of your selected piece(s)

Zumba Gold with Instructor Janice Shull

Lexington Senior Center Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm to 7pm, 6 week program Beginning March 19

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Cost $30

Tri-City Senior Center Tuesdays and Fridays 8am to 9am, 6 week program Beginning March 12

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Cost $30 Enjoy the fun of Zumba, but a slower pace and lower in-tensity! Zumba Gold will help you improve your balance, strength, and flexibility.

AARP Driving Class

Pelion Senior Center Monday, April 1, 2013 9am - 3:30pm Cost $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members

Lexington Senior Center Friday, April 5, 2013 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Cost $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members Reserve your space today!

Call Jerald Sanders or Farris Lupo at 803-356-5111.

Christmas In Lexington County

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Christmas In Lexington County (CILC) is a countywide one-day blitz to repair and improve the homes of the frail, homebound, and low-income elderly. Its purpose is to make the home safer to allow the homeowner to remain independent for as long as possible.

Please call Jerald Sanders or Farris Lupo at 803-356-5111 for more information.

Classic Travelers

You’re invited to join the Classic Travelers as we embark on new adventures in 2013! Trips are geared for seniors but are open to adults of all ages.

A Southern Savannah Tour Monday, April 29, 2013 Take pleasure in a guided tour through picturesque Savannah! Cost: $87.00 Payment Deadline: April 1, 2013

Let’s Cruise to Bermuda aboard Royal Carribean “Grandeur of the Seas” August 29 – September 5, 2013 Cost Per Person: Inside Cabin $899.00 or $939.00 Out-side Cabin $1099.00 or $1139.00

Also includes motor coach transportation to and from the Baltimore pier, hotel accommodations for one night, and breakfast at the hotel.

$250.00 deposit due at time of registration. Final payment deadline: May 9, 2013

New York City – “The Big Apple Trip” December 5 - 11, 2013 Experience New York City’s most famous sites during the holiday season! Cost Per Person: $675.00 Double Occupancy Deposit: $75.00 Final Payment: September 29, 2013 Six nights lodging including four consecutive nights in the NYC area, motor coach transportation, ten meals, two guided tours of NYC, and much more!

Don’t delay, sign up today! Registration forms can be found at www.lcrac.com or call Jerald Sanders or Farris Lupo at 803-356-5111 for more information.

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Thank You Senior Sports Games 2013 Sponsors

Platinum Medal Sponsor Tri-County Home Health

Silver Medal Sponsor BlueCross BlueShield of SC

HealthSouth Heartstrings Hospice

Wilson Associates, Sports & Turf

Bronze Medal Sponsor Agape Senior New York Life

SouthernCare Hospice Thompson Funeral Home & Woodridge Memorial

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

This Quarter, we shine our spotlight on Mr. Harvey Amick. Harvey has been a Home Delivered Meals volunteer for over 14 years. Harvey is a very caring per-son, who not only takes meals to our homebound sen-iors;,he will also repair homes that need to be repaired. He has fixed doors that would not shut, replaced doors, and recently helped replace a floor that was unsafe to be walked on. This is going way above expectations to help our folks. He has on several occasions volunteered to drive the bus, to pick up seniors and bring them into the center. We just have to call and he will also deliver the frozen routes when we need him.

Mr. Harvey is one of our Home Delivered Meal volunteers who go above and beyond. Harvey we appreciate all that

you do for the Pine Ridge Senior Center.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK,

Volunteer Appreciation week is April 21st - April 27th . We would like to thank all our volunteers in whatever capacity they volunteer. We would like you to know that we appreciate you every day of the year, you are our backbone, and we could not do this without you. THANK YOU ALL.

We are always in need of volunteers if you as an individual or your business would like to volunteer, we would love to have you. Swansea Senior Center and Pelion Senior Cen-ter have been refurbished and we are expecting growth in these communities, so new volunteers will be needed.

2013 Seniors Farmer’s Market Enrollment Sites for Lexington County

Date/Time Enrollment Sites

Monday, June 3 Tri-City Leisure Center 803-939-9311

1PM – 4PM Senior Center Cafeteria 485 Brooks Ave. West Columbia, SC

Tuesday, June 4 Ball Park Road Recreation 803-359-0690 9AM – Noon Complex Gym in Lexington

432 Ball Park Road

Wednesday, June 5 Swansea Senior Center 803-568-4545

9am - Noon 197 N. Lawrence Swansea SC

Thursday, June 6 Batesburg-Leesville Senior Ctr 803-532-4536 9AM – 1PM 241 Highland Avenue

Ongoing Starting Friday, June 7 Aging Administration Office 803-356-5111 Only if there are 125 Parker Street, Lexington vouchers left.

Also can check at the Swansea and Batesburg-Leesville Ctrs. but call first

Qualification Requirements – These are from 2012 & will be updated when we receive the info!!

*Must be a resident of Lexington County - bring Driver’s License, SC ID or utility bill *Must be age 60 or older with an income per household of less than $20,147 per year or $1,679 per month for one person or $27,214 per year or $2,268 per month for two people. *If declaring eligibility due to being on Food Stamps or SSI, must bring proof of participa-tion in the program. Must apply in person *Each Eligible Person will receive five $5 vouchers ($25 total) to purchase fresh produce at authorized farmers markets. *No change will be given. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced.

Vouchers must be used by October 15, 2013. Every unspent voucher will likely decrease South Carolina’s funding for this program for next year by $5. Vouchers should only go to those who are committed to using them!!

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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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 Program Coordinator……………………Jerald Sanders Program Assistant…………………………...Farris Lupo Volunteer Coord. & I/R Specialist……..…Kathy Kelly Case Management Coordinator………….Annie Mack Case Manager……………………………………Julia Allen Case Manager………………………………….Anne Smith Homecare Coordinator…………………Rebecca Dehay Homecare Tech……………………………Audrey Moore Homecare Tech……………………… .Mindy McMillian Homecare Tech……………………………... JoAnn Crout Homecare Tech…………………………..Kathy Langford Homecare Tech…………… …………….Angie Frady Medical Escort Driver……………………Nancy Watkins Receptionist…………………………………..Patty Owens

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Red Bank Horse Arena

A pet friendly fundraising event and pet food drive benefiting seniors and their pets. Join us for a dog-gone

good time! Take a chance at “Cow-a-Dunga” Bingo!! Vendor Opportunities Available.

For more information, contact Donna Neel at 356-5111 or dneel@lcrac.com.

Hosted by:

Lexington County

Recreation and Aging

Commission 803-356-5111

Senior Strength Training Workshops

Yoga and Pilates Clinic at Tri City Leisure Center with Alex

Beginning Yoga April 4, 2013. Cost: $1.00

This class will focus on what yoga is as far as the physical & mental side.

We will work on the basic poses & the meditation side. Bring a mat or

towel and wear exercise clothes.

Beginning Pilates , April 8, 2013. Cost $1.00 Pilates builds your core.

We will focus on the basic exercises that give you a stronger core and

will help increase your activities for daily living. Clinic will include lots of

floor work. Wear exercise clothes and yoga mat or towel.

Bodyweight Weightlifting at Cayce Tennis & Fitness Complex with

Tony and Ryan

Beginner bodyweight, May 7, 2013 at 1pm This session is for home ex-

ercise/training. This will be a 1 hour session and will include basic

strength, aerobics and flexibility. Exercises will be performed on the

floor, chair and wall. Please bring yoga mat/towel and wear athletic

clothing. Water bottle is needed.

Southern Care’s …. Art Show for Seniors !

Monday, May 6, 2013

Tri City Leisure/Senior Center, West Columbia

Public Showing 9 am-Noon. If it is Art, It’s Welcome !!!! Entries from the public must be delivered to Southern Care office by by

April 24, 2013 *321 South Lake Drive, Lexington *

( 803) 359-9911 or (803) 606-8000

1159 Nazareth Road

Lexington, SC

Registration for the Walk 8:30-9 am

Event 9 am—2 pm

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Batesburg-Leesville Senior Center

SENIO

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 sen-iors with guest speakers and community leaders.

Nutrition Matters with Jackie First Thursday of each month 10:00 a.m.-11:00 am Informal, interactive sessions geared to understanding health benefits of good nutrition habits.

Blood Pressure Screening & Health In-formation 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.

Tri-County Hospice of Newberry First Tuesday, monthly 10:00-a.m.-11:00 a.m. Informative health and wellness pro-grams.

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Scams with Tom Robinson Fri. May 24 at 11am Personal Safety with Diane Paavel Fri. June 14 at 11am

Fitness Seniorcise Monday-Wednesday-Friday 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!

Fitness Walking Monday thru Friday Leisure Center gym opens at 7:30 Senior Center Walkers Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. Outdoor walking, weather permitting.

On-Going Events 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, crumpets. Bring your tea cup and join us!

Noon lunch 60 and older. Must make a reservation no later than 12:00 p.m. a day in ad-vance. 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 a.m.– Noon Bingo, puzzles, word scrambles, shuffle-board, horseshoes, hidden objects, and more available daily.

Special Events Christmas in Lexington County Saturday, April 20 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 volunteers. Call (803) 356-5111 to learn how you can become a volunteer, or perhaps a sponsor for next year!

Senior Appreciation Day Picnic Friday, May 10, 2013 Call center for date and time Our annual cookout honoring seniors

who attend our Lexington County senior centers. Fun and games, and A great lunch!

Mother’s Day Remembrance Friday, May 11 10:00– a.m.– Noon We’ll share photos and precious memories.

Pet Pawty! Saturday, May 18 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Red Bank Horse Arena We’re having a pet pawty that will ben-efit pets of our Meals-on-Wheels cli-ents. A fun-filled day is planned to in-clude a pet walk, fashion show, training and obedience demonstrations, and pet related exhibitors and vendors. Bring Fido or FiFi! Call our Aging office at 803-356-5111 for additional infor-mation and registration form.

Memorial Day Celebration Friday, May 24 , 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 14, 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 – Festival of Roses June –Midlands Plant and Flower Festi-val (note that special trips are for cen-ter participants 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: Nellie Rish

Art & Crafts April- Spring Crafts May -Mothers Day Crafts June -Fathers Day Crafts

Education Adult Education Program Senior Center has computers available for seniors 60 and older. The hours are 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. We also have internet. Come join us five days a week for fun, fellowship and a meal. Call a day ahead to order lunch.

Blood Pressure Screening & Health Information with Tri-County Home Health Care by Jennifer 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Keeping up your blood pressure under control keeps a healthy body. Gain information on many of health issues . Topics April-17 Are a Few Extra Pounds Healthy if you’re over 50 ? May-15 Can any Dietary Supplement Ease Arthritis ? June- 19 Protecting your skin

Hospice of Tri County Nutrition Program 10:00 am -11:30 am Topics April-22 Physical Activity May-20 All about Arthritis June-17 Skin Care

Lexington County Sheriff’s Dept. Scams with Tom Robinson Wed. April 3, at 11am Personal Safety with Diane Paavel wed. May 8 , at 11am

Nutrition Education Programs and Blood Pressure Check By Doris or Mary 11:00 to 12:00 on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd. Tuesday of the month .

April-2 Stomachache April-16 Hiccups May-7 Pain Relievers May-21 Easily Remove Splinters June-4 Insect Bites June-18 What to do for headaches

Nutrition Programs By Katie Griner with Tidewater Hospice

10:30-11:30 am April-5 Bingo May- 3 Arthritis June-7 Healthy Skin

Fitness Walking in Multi Purpose Building Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for seniors age 60 and over

Exercise to DVD 9:50 a,m, , M,T,TH, & F

Seniorcise with Tony 9:50 a.m., W Create a healthy, strong you with low impact exercise using light weights and dynabands.

On-Going Lunch Daily at 12:00 am Those 60 years and older can take part in our noontime congregate meal. Must make a reservation no later than 11:00 a day in advance. For more information please call the cen-ter at 803-892-5745.

Blood Pressure Screening Gwen Smith, RN 4th Wednesday in the month t 9:30am until 11:00 am Regular checks can save your life.

Happy Birthday Celebration All Participants are recognized with cake and ice cream.

Daily Games

Monday bingo, dominoes, cards, word games, shuffleboard and more. Crafts monthly and RSVP crafts. Check the monthly activity calendar.

Shopping at Wal-Mart, Local drug store, Post office, Fruit stand, Dollar store, and grocery store.

Special Events: April- 20th Christmas in Lexington County May-10th Senior Appreciation Picnic at the YMCA Lexington May-18th Pet Pawty at Red Bank Complex June- 14th Fathers Day Outing

Trips May 3rd Orangeburg Festival of Roses time 2-4

May -24th Iris Gardens Sumter check calendar for cost

June-21 Gantt’s Stone Mill 10AM-1PM

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: Jennifer Edwards

Arts & Crafts April – Easter and Spring Crafts w/ Ann May - R.S.V.P. Crafts June – Beads Come join the center and share some of your ideas and crafts projects.

Education Tri County Home Health w Frazier April ------ Physical Activity May ------ All about Arthritis June ------ Skin Care Classes are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Tri County Hospice Care w/ Janice April------ Eye Problems May ------ Headache Causes June----- - Maintain Your Brain Classes are held on the 3rd Monday of each monthat 10:45 a.m.

Farmer’s Market Vouchers Ballpark Road Gym June, See details and locations on page 3.

Lexington County Sheriff’s Dept. Scams with Tom Robinson Wed. April 17 at 11am Personal Safety with Diane Paavel Wed. May 1 at 11 a.m.

Fitness Seniorcise Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. 11: 30 a.m. Instructor: Tony Diaz Cost: A donation of $1.00 per class is suggested.

This exercise class is designed for adults 50 and over to improve your overall strength, body composition, balance, and coordination. You may work at your own fitness level.

Fitness Walking Mon. – Fri. Leisure Center Gym Opens at 7:00 a.m.

Ongoing Birthday Parties See the monthly calendar for dates and times. The parties are designed to honor all the folks that are celebrating a birthday in a particular month with cake and ice cream and more.

Games There is always fun and laughter play-ing Dominoes, Skip-Bo, Bingo, and other Trivia games.

Shopping See the monthly calendar for dates and times. This time is set aside to go and buy your groceries, pick up your prescriptions, and do some personal shopping, or pay your monthly bills.

Lunch Daily, Mon. – Fri. At Noon Folks 60 and older can join the lunch bunch crew by joining the senior cen-ter. You must make a meal reservation 24 hours in advance no later than 12:00 the day before. Please call the center @ 957-7979 for further details.

Special Events Easter Celebration Thurs. March 21 We will celebrate the Holiday with a Parade, complete with a luncheon.

Volunteer Appreciation Drop-In Thurs. April 26, 12:30- 2 p.m. We would like to acknowledge our Senior Center and our Meals on Wheels Volunteers with how much they are needed and appreciated.

Senior Appreciation Day Fri. May 10 This is a day of fun and excitement where we (Staff) will entertain the seniors with grilled hamburgers with all the trimmings. Different games and music will be available. Mother’s Day Celebration Thurs. May 9th a special day set aside to honor all of our mothers in the cen-ter and treat them in a special way today. Memorial Day Celebration Fri. May 24 We will pay tribute and remember our veterans.

Father’s Day Thurs., June 14 A tribute to the fathers in the senior center and a special day to honor them.

Trips The Healing Springs Fri. May 25, at 9:00 a.m. It’s back on for our annual trip to Blacksville, so get your water jugs out and journey on to Miller’s Bread and Basket Res-taurant for lunch.

The Strawberry Patch We will take our trip to the strawberry patch in May, Please see our monthly calendar for the exact date.

The Peach Shed We will go to visit at the Peach Shed and pick or choose our own delicious peaches and get some homemade peach ice cream.

* All trips are for senior center partici-pants only unless otherwise noted.

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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 Learn to Crochet Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Several talented ladies are volunteering to teach this wonderful pastime.

Ceramics Cindy Bailey Thursday, 9:00 a..m. Join us in painting a wide variety of decorative and functional items. Beginners are welcome!

Education AARP Class Monday, April 1st, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost: members-$12.00, non-members-$14.00 AARP offers a driving class that reduces your auto insurance. Certificate good for 3 years.

Tri-County Home Health Kim-BP Second Wednesday 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

Nutrition Programs Center Staff April- Do You Hear Me?? May- Healthy Breakfast Tips June- Joint Pain

Lexington County Sheriff ‘s Department Scams with Tom Robinson Wed. April 24 at 11 a.m. Personal Safety with Diane Paavel Wed. April 10 at 11 a.m. Fitness Strength Training Daily, 11:00a.m.-12:00 noon Work with light weights and dynabands to develop strength and muscle tone.

Seniorcise Tony Diaz Every Thursday, 11:15a.m. A donation of $1.00 per class is suggested. Dyna-bands cost-$1.00 per foot, center provides weights. This exercise program is for adults 60+ and must live in Lexington County. Walking Daily,9:45a.m.-10:45a.m. Join us for a brisk walk around the cafete-ria area at Pelion High School, or outside, weather permitting .

Bowling JC’s Lexington Bowl Wednesday, 1:30p.m. Several ladies from our center bowl every week. Come join us!

Horseshoes Monday –Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grab a partner and enjoy friendly compe-tition.

Ongoing Beauty Day Betty Leighton Last Wednesday of each month, 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Get a professional haircut for a nominal donation to the center.

Bingo Shumpert’s IGA Last Tuesday of each month, 9:00a.m.-11:00a.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. Glory B Last Friday each month, 10:00a.m.-Noon. Everyone will love hearing those older songs, and new ones too. Diann sings and Jesse sings and plays the guitar. Game Show Hour Southern Care Quarterly, 11:00 a.m.- noon

Hour filled with fun from “Are You Smart-er than a 5th Grader” to “Name that Tune”. Library Shirley Sprenne Last Tuesday of the month,11:30 a m. Her staff plans a special program for our group.

Lunch Served daily at noon For those 60 years and older. Reservations no later than 12:00 noon the previous day.

Puzzles & Games Join friends to put together a jigsaw puzzle or for a game of dominoes in the morn-ings, or at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon for Canasta or Phase 10. Special Events National Volunteer Week A special time to let all of our volunteers know how much they are appreciated. Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Day April 17th, 11:00a.m.-noon. Meals on Wheels Volunteer Appreciation Day- April 12th, 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Senior Appreciation Day Friday, May 10 Annual event to honor our seniors, a day of fun at YMCA. Mother’s /Father’s Day Celebration Friday, June 7 A special day where we’ll being honoring all the mothers and fathers at Pelion Cen-ter.

Fish Fry and all the trimmings.

Trips Orangeburg Festival of Roses Friday, May 3 Time- 2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. Cayce Historical Museum and Riverfront Park Friday, June 21 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.

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

Education Tri-County Home Health With Frazier 4th Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m. April 23rd B/P Check/Physical Activity May 28th B/P Check/All about Arthriti s June 25th B/P Check/Skin Care

Hospice Care of Tri-County With Janice Harris 1st Thursday, at 11:30 a .m. April 4th Eye Problems May 2nd Headaches Causes

June 6th Maintain Your Brain

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

South Congaree Fire Department with Mitch Cameron See Calendar for Date and Times

Lexington County Sheriff ‘s Department Scams with Tom Robinson April 18 at 11a. . Personal Safety with Dianne Paavel April 4 at 11 a.m.

Fitness Exercise with Martha or 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 Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.. with Frazier

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 9:30-10:15 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 information.

Fun& Games Bingo, Horseshoes, Dominoes, Shuffle-board, Ping Pong and other games

SPECIAL EVENTS Christmas in Lexington County Saturday, April 20. One day blitz to do minor repairs and painting on homes of the elderly, who are 60 years and older and own their home and live in Lexington County.

Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Friday, April 24, 10:30 a.m. Honor our dedicated Meals on Wheels and Senior Center Volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication to our programs.

Reading w/Adopted Grands Thursday, April 25 Enjoy the Fun and ac-tivities w/Adopted Grands.

Mothers Day Program Friday, May 9 Mothers lets bring pictures of your families and share.

Senior Appreciation Day Picnic Friday, May 10 Red Bank YMCA Annual Cookout to honor our Lexington

County seniors. A time to show them how much they are appreciated. Lots of fun and the best tasting grilled burgers by our Maintenance Department. Complete with trimmings!

Picnic with Adopted Grands Thursday, May 23 Come and enjoy the day of games and picnic with adopted Grands.

Flag Day Celebration Tuesday, June 14 Let’s talk about that important day back in 1777.

Fathers Day Program Thursday, June 13 Let’s remember our fathers and the special role they played in our lives

TRIPS Healing Springs Friday, April 19 It’s time to stock up on cool healing water & have a delicious lunch at Miller’s Bread Basket.

Visit with soldiers from Fort Jackson….Lots of stories being told!

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SWANSEA SENIOR CENTER

8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

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

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

Education Tri-County Hospice Educational topics will be discussed By Janice Harris Topics: April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month May, Arthritis Awareness Month June, Stroke Awareness Month 3rdWednesday of every month at 11:00 AM

Lexington County Sheriff’s Dept. Scams with Tom Robinson Tues. April 23 at 10am Personal Safety with Diane Paavel Wed. April 10 at 12:30pm

Fitness Blood Pressure Screening with Tri-County Home Health Frazier Wilson Keep up with your blood pressure and also benefit from a wide variety of health related programs. Topics April, Physical Activity May, All about Arthritis June, Skin Care 2nd Thursday of every month at 11:00

Seniorcise Mondays with Tony Diaz at 10:30 a.m.

On Going Shopping Shop on local senior discount days 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 12:00 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 call the senior center di-rector 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 Christmas in Lexington County Saturday, April 20 This event is held yearly to help low-income seniors with much needed minor repairs to their homes. The cli-ent must own there own home, 60+ yrs. and not have any family who can do the work.

National Volunteer Week April 21-27,2013 This week we will be letting our volun-teers know how much we appreciate them.

Pet Pawty Saturday, May 18 at the Red Bank Horse Arena. n event to help seniors who are animal owners who may need assistance in caring for their pets.

Senior Appreciation Picnic Friday, May 10 Our annual picnic to honor the seniors of Lexington County.

Trips Orangeburg Festival of Roses Friday, May 3, 2013

Edisto Gardens Orangeburg SC. May 24, 2013

Iris Festival /Swan Lake Sumter SC. See monthly calendar for date & time

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TRI - CITY SENIOR CENTER

9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

485 Brooks Avenue * (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 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. Health and Nutrition Tips Bi-monthly handouts with informative tips for a healthier lifestyle National Health Care Decision Day Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 am Instructor: Paul Truesdale, Agape Senior Fitness Blood Pressure Screening & Health Program See monthly calendar for dates and times Exercise Classes Instructors : MaryAnn Allread and Tony Diaz Mon - 11:00 a.m.,Wed-11:00 a.m. & Fri.at 11:00 a.m. Cost: Donations of $1.00 per class is sug-gested. An exercise class for those 60 and over. This class will be fun and dynamic, with new toning moves that will enhance strength, body composition, balance , and coordination. Everyone works at their own fitness level. The Seniorcise classes are open to 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. Senior Strength Training Program / Wellness Center---Call for appointment-- Cost - Annual memberships starting at $120.00. This program enhances muscular strength using weight machines and light free weights

Walking Available daily on our indoor- track, free to the public On Going Bible Study Tuesday, Noon – 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Mary Ellen Peterson Birthday Celebrations Monthly The Book Nook 2nd Monday , 10:00 a.m.– Noon Instructor: Alice Asbill Golden Readers Book Club 3rd Friday , 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Instructor: Peggy Scott 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. Haircuts by Gail Cost: $5.00 1st Wed. of each month Have your hair cut and styled by Gail Hartranft . Proceeds benefit the senior center’s activities. 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. Music Practice Thursdays—10:00 am If interested in having the group perform, contact the senior center staff. We are also in need of volunteer pianists who would be able to assist. Must be a Tri- City senior center participant, with a current client assessment on file to join. Choral director: Peggy Scott & pianist: Eva Warren

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 13 ---- 7 a.m.-Noon We will have baked goods, and miscellaneous items for sale. Tables : $10.00 each Tri City Volunteer Recognition Friday, April 26, 11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. We will honor our senior center and meals on wheels volunteers. Invitation only. Ladies Tea Party Date—TBA Join us at 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon tea party with your friends. Deadline to sign up –April Senior Appreciation Picnic Friday, May 10 Our annual picnic to honor the seniors of Lexington County will be held at The YMCA Camp. Join us for a fun filled day of entertainment and relaxing in the country. Bring your fishing pole . Deadline to sign up April 22. S.C. Senior Sports Classic May 14 – 18, 2013 The South Carolina Senior Sports Classic is held annually at Francis Marion University in Florence S.C. Registration deadline is early- April1 , 2013 = $35.00, late: April 15, 2013 = $40.00 Father’s Day Friday, June 14 We will honor our T/C Fathers for their special day. Other trips in the planning include: Day trips to area locations of interest, trips to local farmers’ markets, and midland malls. Check center calendars for more information.