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MABEL D. SMITH

SENIOR CENTER

2401 Fairview Street

Greensboro, NC 27405

(336) 373-7564

www.greensboro-nc.gov/seniors

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smithseniorcenter

Hours

Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 8:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Our Mission

The mission of Smith Senior

Center is to provide diverse, year-

round programs, activities and

services that meet the physical,

social, mental and cultural needs

of senior adults in Greensboro

and Guilford County.

The Smith Sentinel

A NORTH CAROLINA SENIOR CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018

September is National Senior Center Month

and to celebrate, Smith Senior Center is hosting an

Open House and Holistic Health & Wellness Fair

Thursday, September 13

10 am to 1 pm

Tour the center, try the equipment in the fitness room,

participate in various demonstrations, and talk with vendors

who specialize in holistic wellness products and services.

Workshops & Demos

TaiRoGa 10:30 – 10:50 am

Anti-aging Skin Care 11:00 – 11:20 am

Stretching 11:30 – 11:50 am

Essential Oils 12:00 – 12:20 pm

Massage & Bodywork 12:30 – 12:50 pm

Other Services

Flu Shots by Walgreens 10 am to 12 noon

Medicine Collection 10 am to 1 pm

There will also be food, goody bags and door prizes!

The event is free and open to anyone ages 55 and better.

Invite your friends and family to join you!

For more information, please call 336-373-7564.

Sponsored by:

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Scrapbooking Class � Thurs, Sept 6�Oct 25, 1�3 pm, $5. �

Bring in 15�20 photos to work with. All scrapbook supplies will

be provided. Register and pay in person at the front desk.�

AARP Fraud Preven%on: Iden%ty The) � Wed, Sept 12, 10 am,

Free. Iden ty thieves have high and low tech ways of stealing

your iden ty. This workshop will help you understand what

iden ty the" is and how to avoid becoming a target.�

Bingo � Tues, Sept 18 & Oct 16, 9:30�11 am, Free.�

Join us for some fun games of bingo. There are prizes for all�

winners. Sponsored by Amerilife.�

Bone Density Seminar � Mon, Sept 24, 10 am, Free. �

OsteoStrong provides free Bone Density Seminars on the 4th

Mondays every other month. Learn more about bone density,

osteoporosis, and medica ons and their side effects.�

Computer Seminar � Wed, Sept 26, 10 am, Free. Bill Barre.,

computer tech and Cer fied Microso" Partner, will discuss how

and when to use Sandboxie on your PC, how to install it, and

basic setup. Bring your laptop or tablet, and a flash drive.�

Golf Ou%ngs � Thurs, Sept 27 & Oct 25, 8:30 am, $10.�

This is open to beginners and experienced golfers. Equipment is

available. Register and pay in person by one week before.�

AARP Fraud Preven%on: Medical Iden%ty The) � Wed, Oct 3,

10 am, Free. Medical iden ty the" is when someone uses your

name or health insurance informa on to make doctors’ appoint-

ments, or obtain prescrip ons or other care. This workshop will

discuss how to prevent it and what to do if it occurs.�

Jewelry Class � Tues, Oct 9, 1�3 pm, $25.�

Learn how to make a beau ful necklace and ear-

rings. Please register and pay in person by Oct 2. �

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness � Wed, Oct 10,

10 am, Free. Marguerite Davis with the American

Red Cross will discuss being prepared for all disas-

ters, and what you should include in your household disaster kit.�

Fire Preven%on for Your Home � Thurs, Oct 11, 12 pm, Free.

Join Warmath Realty Group professionals and the Greensboro

Fire Department as they discuss ways for homeowners to re-

duce the risk of fire in their homes. Lunch is provided. Registra-

on is required. Please call 336�373�7564 to register by Oct 8.�

Community Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast — Sat, Oct 13,�

7�11 am. Yard sale tables are available to “rent” for $10 each.

Please reserve and pay for your table in person at the front desk

by Oct 5. Enjoy a pancake breakfast that morning for only $5.�

Demen%a Conversa%ons � Wed, Oct 17, 10 am, Free.�

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Associa on, you’ll learn ps on

having honest conversa ons with family about going to the doc-

tor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal decisions.�

Metal Floral Centerpiece � Wed, Oct 17, 1�3

pm, $25. Learn how to make this metal floral

centerpiece which is perfect for your Thanksgiv-

ing table. Register and pay by Wed, Oct 10.�

Fall Fun Day — Tues, Oct 23, 12 pm, $5. Enjoy a

hotdog cookout outside under the trees, along

with cornhole and bocce. Register and pay in person by Oct 16.�

AARP Fraud Preven%on: Investment Fraud � Wed, Oct 24,�

10 am, Free. Investment fraud is when someone provides you

with false informa on with the intent to get you to invest in

something. This workshop will discuss the different types of�

investment fraud and how to protect yourself and assets.�

Fall Grapevine Wreath Class — Wed, Oct 24, �

1�3 pm, $25. Learn how to make this fes ve�

fall grapevine wreath to be used inside or out.

Register and pay in person by Wed, Oct 17.�

NC Senior Tarheel Legislator — Thurs, Oct 25,�

10:30 am. Mary Lou Blakeney, NC Senior Tar-

heel Legislator for Guilford County, will discuss current issues

affec ng seniors in the NC Legislature, and answer your ques-

ons and concerns.�

Fall Dance — Fri, Oct 26, 7�10 pm, Free. Join DJ Greg�

Pendergrass as he spins your favorite dance tunes. There will be

a costume contest, refreshments and a photo booth for $5.�

Adult Coloring Fall Art Show — Tues, Oct 30, All Day.�

Come out and see what fellow par cipants have been crea ng

in the adult coloring book classes since May.�

2018�19 Reading List:�

Sept 14 � “Annie Freeman’s Fabulous�

Traveling Funeral” by Kris Radish�

Oct 12 � “The Inven on of Wings” by Sue �

Monk Kidd�

Nov & Dec � No Mee%ngs�

Jan 11 � “Fool Me Once” by Harlan Coben�

Feb 8 – “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom�

March 8 – “The Supremes at Earl’s All You Can Eat” by Edward �

Kelsey Moore�

April, May & June � TBD�

Meetings are at 12 noon on the 2nd Fridays. You’re invited to bring your

lunch to enjoy during the lively discussions.

SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES OCTOBER ACTIVITIES CONT...

BOOKED FOR LUNCH

OCTOBER ACTIVITIES

AQUATICS

WATER AEROBICS CLASSES

Arthritis Foundation Aqua Program —

Dawn Blackwell-Steele, Instructor

Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00-11:00 am

September 10 to October 19, $90

October 29 to December 14, $90

Water Aerobics — Jessica Fox, Instructor

Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15-10:15 am



Aqua Fit (Ages 18+) — Bobby Maynard, Instructor

Monday & Wednesday, 5:45-6:30 pm



Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45-6:30 pm



SENIOR SWIM SCHEDULE

FEE: $30 FOR A 30-VISIT PASS (PASSES ARE VALID FOR 1 YEAR)

Mondays & Wednesdays

8:15-9:45 am Lap swimming full length of pool

2:00-4:00 pm Open swim

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:30 am-12 noon Lap swimming in deep end

2:00-4:00 pm Open swim

Fridays

9:15-10:00 am Lap swimming full length of pool

11:15 am-12:30 pm Open swim

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FITNESS ROOM

Fitness Room Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8 am-7:45 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-7:45 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am-12:45 pm

Membership Fees

$10 per month

$30 for 3 months

$100 for 12 months

Your membership includes an

orientation and personal training

by certified staff, by appointment.

2018 SURVEY

2018 Satisfaction Survey

We are conducting our annual

satisfaction survey for Smith

Senior Center’s programs, classes

and services and your feedback

would be greatly appreciated.

The survey is available online

until September 30th.

Type in the following link:

https://

www.surveymonkey.com/r/

smithseniors

Paper copies are available at the

front desk until September 15th.

ATTRACTIONS BOOKS

Attractions Books Fundraiser

Personal Care Inc. is selling the

2018-19 Attractions

Dining and Value Guide to

benefit Smith Senior Center.

Coupons are valid NOW

through December 31, 2019.

They make great gifts!

Books are $25 each and are

available at the Senior Center

front desk and at PCI.

You may pay with cash or

check made payable to

Personal Care Inc.


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Participants will complete various memory and learning tests on paper and the computer. No previous computer experience is necessary. Scheduling is flexible and research participation takes up to 3 hours. Our lab is located on the UNCG campus. Participants will be paid for their time.

To participate, you must be aged 55 or older and be reasonably healthy. We will be glad to answer anyquestions when you call.

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FITNESS FACTS

RISING UP!

Joseph Libera, PT, DPT, MPH, MBA, GCS, CEEAA, CSCS

Exercise Expert for Aging Adults — [email protected]

My mother likes to tell the story about

the time she fell in the basement while

doing the laundry. She called out to my

father who arrived with a pillow and

blanket to rescue her, “Come on upstairs

when you’re feeling better” he told her.

A popular study in 2012 proposed that

the ability to rise from the floor to stand-

ing predicted all-cause mortality (Brito et

al., 2014). Simply put, the greater your

muscular strength the greater chance of surviving – by a wide margin.

You can imagine how the muscle groups and movement patterns

involved in rising from the floor to standing are involved in everyday

life. Set aside bending down to pick up the grand-kids. How about

reaching under the table to fetch those pesky reading glasses? Bending

to grab the morning newspaper? Reaching down to grab that jar of

pickles on the lower shelf of the grocery?

Bending over while maintaining balance is a

critical movement pattern often related to fall-

ing. A fall with injuries may significantly de-

grade our quality of life and even shorten our

life (ES, TA, KL, & al, 2011).

Why are those bending and rising move-

ments so difficult? Three trends in aging are

calling us to the floor 1) a loss of muscle

strength, 2) a loss of muscle mass, and 3) our

nervous system’s ability to communicate and recruit resources for bal-

ance are slowing down (Tieland, Trouwborst, & Clark, 2018).

With a little effort we can provide a little more than a pillow and

blanket to get off the floor. Strengthening and reinforcing movement

patterns involved in floor to standing are important parts of SAIL and

AHOY classes. Twice weekly progressive strengthening exercises

(more challenging as strength improves), to the point of muscle fatigue

provides benefits including improving balance, and performance on ac-

tivities of daily living, slowing or reversing muscle loss related to aging,

preventing falls, and fighting diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis, and

chronic pain.

To learn more about floor to standing exercises visit any SAIL or

AHOY class at Smith Senior Center, or contact me at 336-684-0500.

Smith Senior Center | 5

Beginner Zumba

Janet Pollock - Instructor

Tuesdays 6:15-7:00 pm

This gentler form of Zumba is great for

beginners or to add variety to your

workout routine.

Chair Yoga

Chipper Nuckles - Instructor

Mondays 10:30-11:15 am

Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 am

Fridays 9:15-10:00 am

This gentle form of yoga is practiced

sitting in a chair.

Easy Tai Chi & Qigong

Ronda Cranford - Instructor

Mondays 12:00-12:45 pm

This class combines Tai Chi for Rehab

with Qigong exercises.

Tai Chi for Arthritis/Balance

Thursdays 10:30-11:15 am

This class features movements which

can improve balance and prevent falls.

TaiRoGa

Nancy Calkins - Instructor

Mondays 6:15-7:15 pm

Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 pm

This class offers a Tai Chi style warm-

up, 30 minutes of moderate aerobics,

and yoga to cool down.

Yoga on the Mat

Tabitha Southard - Instructor

Tuesdays 11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Thursdays 5:15-6:00 pm

Fridays 10:30-11:15 am

Fridays 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

This traditional yoga class is practiced

on a mat on the floor.

Joe teaches SAIL classes

“Stay Active & Independent for Life”

on Mondays, Wednesdays &

Thursdays from 8:15-9:00 am

CLASSES

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY


VOLUNTEERS

Honey Bee Helpers

Mondays 10 am-12 noon

A chapter of the Busy Bee

Crafters of Greensboro, Inc., this

talented group crochets, knits,

and sews items for the clients and

patients of Beacon Place, Hos-

pice, Kids Path, Women’s Hospi-

tal of Greensboro and Urban

Ministry’s The Pathways Center.

Quilting Club

Wednesdays 1-3 pm

All of the quilts made by the

Quilting Club are donated to

residents of local nursing homes

and newborns at Women’s

Hospital of Greensboro. You are

welcome to bring your own

sewing machine or sew by hand.

Other Opportunities:

• Folding and labeling

newsletters

• Helping with special events

• Teaching craft classes

• Landscape/beautification

For more information on

Volunteering, please call

336-373-7564.

GARDEN CLUB FOOD DRIVE

FOR THE BLESSED TABLE

Non-perishable items needed:

Breakfast cereal Fruit

Vegetables Soups

Canned meats Sugar

Oatmeal Rice

Baby food/baby care items

Donation box is in the Senior

Center Lobby.

(Please do not donate opened or expired food.)

The Honey Bee Helpers are collecting toiletry items for homeless

families at The Pathways Center. Items will be packaged with hats,

scarves and gloves handmade by the Honey Bee Helpers.

Suggested items:

Toothbrush and toothbrush holder

Toothpaste and floss

Bar soap and soap container

Washcloth and hand towel

Shampoo and conditioner

Razors and shave cream

Brush and comb

Deodorant and body lotion

Feminine hygiene products

Please bring all donations to Smith Senior Center

from September 4 - November 2.

SMITH SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SEEKS FOUR NEW MEMBERS

The Senior Center Advisory Committee is looking for new members

to fill four vacant seats for 2018-2020. Applicants must be active

members of Smith Senior Center and must have been members for at

least one year. Committee meetings are held quarterly on the 2nd

Mondays in February, May, August and November. Members serve

a two-year term, and no more than two consecutive terms. Interested

applicants should see Teania Jackson, Center Director, for an

application. The application deadline is Friday, September 28.

SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE


SEPTEMBER 2018

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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1�

9:15 AHOY Gym�

6�

8:15 SAIL Balance Class Gym�

9:15 Cardio Sculpt Class Gym�

10:00 Legal Services* Rm 1�

10:00 Cards & Games Rm 2�

10:30 Tai Chi for Arthri(s/Balance Gym�

10:30 Senior Swim Pool�

1:00 Scrapbooking Class* Rm 2�

1:30 NEW! Ukulele Class* Rm 1�


5:15 Yoga on the Mat Rm 1�

7�

9:15 Chair Yoga Gym�


10:00 Adult Coloring Books* Rm 1�

10:00 Cornhole/Shuffleboard Gym�




1:00 Housing Services Rm 1�

1:00 Cards & Games Gym�

5:00 Table Tennis Gym�

8�

9:15 AHOY Gym�

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8:00 Greensboro Social Dance ��

Lewis Rec. Center�

13 Open House and�

Holis%c Health & Wellness Fair�

10 am to 1 pm�

Demos, Vendors & Food�

Medicine Collec on & Flu Shots�

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9:15 Water Aerobics* Pool�


1:30 Ukulele Class* Rm 1�



5:45 Aqua Fit Class* Pool�

14�

9:00 State Fair Trip Sign�ups�




10:00 Water Arthri(s Class* Pool�




12:00 Booked for Lunch Rm 1�




15�

9:15 AHOY Gym�

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2:30 Bowling Ou1ng* Van�


22�

9:15 AHOY Gym�

27�


8:30 Golf Ou1ng* Gillespie�










28�







11:00 Lunch & Movie Ou1ng* Van�





29�

9:15 AHOY Gym�


OCTOBER 2018

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

1 8:15 SAIL Balance Class Gym�


9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Honey Bee Helpers Rm 1�



12:00 Easy Tai Chi & Qigong Gym�

1:00 WRAP Workshop Series* Rm 1�


5:00 T.O.P.S. Mee(ng Rm 1�

5:30 AHOY Boot Camp Gym�


6:00 Grief Support Group Rm 2�

6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

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11:00 Birthday Bunch* Van�

11:45 Yoga on the Mat Rm 2 �


5:30 Full Body/Strength Class Gym�


6:15 Beginner Zumba Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 AARP Fraud Preven1on Rm 1�

10:00 Table Tennis Rm 2�

10:00 Basketball Open Play Gym�


10:00 Hiking Club Make�up Qualifying ��

Country Park Shelter #9�

1:00 Quil(ng Club Rm 1�




6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�











6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

9�






1:00 Jewelry Class* Rm 1�





10�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Rm 1�





1:00 Wri1ng Class* Rm 2�




6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�











6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

16�



9:30 Bingo Rm 1�




12:00 Barn Dinner Theatre* Van�





17�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Demen1a Conversa1ons Rm 1�





1:00 Metal Flower Vase Class* Rm 2�




6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Balance/Bone Density Screen Rm 2�




1:00 Trip Planning Mee1ng Rm 2�





6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

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12:00 Fall Fun Day*�

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9:15 AHOY Gym�




10:00 BP & Glucose Checks Lounge�


1:00 Fall Grapevine Wreath Class* Rm 2�



6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�










6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

30�

All Day Coloring Book Fall Art Show�










31�



9:15 AHOY Gym�








6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�


OCTOBER 2018

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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8:30 Trip to Charlo<e* Bus�



10:00 Legal Services* Rm 1�








5�

9:00 Selma Trip Sign�ups�












6�

9:15 AHOY Gym�

11�







12:00 Fire Prev for Your Home* Rm 1�





12�








12:00 Booked for Lunch Rm 1�




13�

7:00�11:00�

Community Yard Sale & �

Pancake Breakfast�

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8:00 Greensboro Social Dance ��

Lewis Rec. Center�

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2:30 Bowling Ou1ng* Van�


20�

9:15 AHOY Gym�

25�


8:30 Golf Ou1ng* Van�



10:30 Senior Tarheel Legislator Rm 1�






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9:15 AHOY Gym�

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Monday � Friday�

9 am � 12 noon�

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SEPTEMBER 2018

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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Monday � Friday�

9 am � 12 noon�

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9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Hiking Club Qualifying for 2018�19�

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6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�











6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

11�

9:00 Hearing Screenings* Rm 1�











12�



9:15 AHOY Gym�






1:00 Wri1ng Class* Rm 2�


5:30 AHOY Boot Camp Rm 2�


6:15 TaiRoGa Rm 2�



9:15 AHOY Gym�











6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

18�



9:30 Bingo Rm 1�









19�



9:15 AHOY Gym�








6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�


10:00 Bone Density Seminar Rm 2�










6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

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12:00 “Celebra.ng 20 Years”�

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9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Computer Seminar Rm 1�




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6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



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TECH TALK

DON’T DROP YOUR GUARD

Bill Barrett ([email protected]), Computer Tech

Fall is just around the corner, and that means

that the holiday shopping season will soon be

upon us, and the cyber criminals will also be up-

on us trying to gain access to our personal infor-

mation online in any way possible.

The one thing that cyber criminals hope for is

that we will drop our guard just one time and our

curiosity will win out, and we will click on a link

or open an attachment in a strange email. If the

cyber-criminal is good, you won’t even know it

and your anti-virus software may not ever see it.

It seems that social media and Facebook friending are still the biggest

entry points for cyber criminals using malware and ransomware. Other

popular schemes are the emails that warn you that your email account is

over quota and you need to click a link for a fake email manager website

to fix it, or the fake invoice with delivery notice for something you didn’t

purchase. All of these schemes prey on your willingness to fix a problem

or correct a mistake, and with just one click, you’re in serious trouble.

Regardless of the major effort to address our desktop security expo-

sure, we are all exposed. We have state-level players in the game now, in-

cluding the State of NC Information Technology Department, which is

designed to increase our knowledge of cybersecurity and help us safeguard

our information. And still the rapidity that exploits are being disclosed to

the public, makes the old way of having a stable desktop for any length of

time way too risky.

I always recommend that you use Sandboxie software to protect your

computer when you’re on the internet, or opening a PDF or video file, as

it keeps everything in a secure container. This also means that the cyber

intruders are kept in that container until you close your browser or termi-

nate Sandboxie. I never go on the internet without being in Sandboxie.

I also recommend completing the updates on your computer and soft-

ware, as well as always backing up your data. Most people ignore the up-

dates and patches notices because they don’t want to take the time to com-

plete them. Google, Mozilla and Microsoft constantly patch their soft-

ware. Windows 10 has added a few reminder features that will bug you to

take notice, which in this case is a good thing. Microsoft has a major up-

date coming this Fall as part of their biannual operating system updates.

This update will have several new features added to it.

All of these will help make it harder for cyber criminals to find your

information, hold it for ransom, and make you their newest victim. Stay

vigilant and don’t let your guard down.


WRITING CLASSES

TRIP PLANNING MEETING

Do you enjoy our day trips?

Do you have ideas or

suggestions for future trips?

If so, we invite you to attend a

Trip Planning meeting on

Monday, October 22 at 1 pm

at Smith Senior Center.

Please bring 2-3 trip ideas for us

to consider for 2019. For more

information, call 336-373-7571.

FUTURE TRIPS

Join Sandra Redding

for Writing Classes

Learn the fundamentals of

writing prose and poetry.

The class is free and will meet

on Wednesdays: September 12,

October 10 and November 14

from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Please register at the front desk.

SERVICES AT SMITH SENIOR CENTER

BALANCE & BONE DENSITY SCREENINGS

10 am-12 pm, October 22

OsteoStrong provides free balance and bone density screen-

ings on the 4th Monday every other month. Please call

336-373-7564 for an appointment.

BLOOD GLUCOSE & BLOOD

PRESSURE CHECKS

10-11 am, Sept 26 & Oct 24

UNCG’s School of Nursing

provides free blood glucose and blood pressure checks on the

4th Wednesday each month. No appointment is necessary.

HEARING SCREENINGS

9 am-12 pm, September 11

Hearing Solutions provides free hearing screenings on the 2nd

Tuesday of every other month. Please call 336-373-7564 for

an appointment.

HOUSING SERVICES — WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

Fridays, 1-4 pm; 4th Fridays, 9 am to 4 pm

The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low income,

elderly, or disabled residents improve the energy efficiency of

their homes. Please call 336-904-0300 for more information.

LEGAL SERVICES

10 am-12 pm, September 6 and October 4

Legal Aid of NC provides free legal services to eligible seniors

on the 1st Thursday each month. Please call 336-398-1731 for

an appointment.

MEDICARE INSURANCE COUNSELING

Friday afternoons

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

counsels Medicare beneficiaries each Friday. Please call

336-373-4816 ext. 253 for an appointment.

FLU SHOTS

10 am-12 pm, Sept 13 (During Open House)

A Walgreens pharmacist will be on site providing flu shots

and other vaccines. Bring your insurance card with you.

MEDICINE COLLECTION

10 am-1 pm, Sept 13 (During Open House)

Alcohol & Drug Services and GC Meds will be on site collect-

ing expired and unwanted medications, including prescription

and over-the-counter drugs, in any kind of container. Sharps,

needles, lancets and thermometers are not accepted.


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BUS TRIPS

Charlotte, NC — Thursday, October 4

We will depart Smith Senior Center at

8:30 am and return around 5 pm. We

will visit the Billy Graham Library and

have lunch there. After lunch we will

have a step-on guided bus tour of Charlotte. The cost of the

trip is $40, which includes transportation, lunch, and tour.

Registration began Friday, August 24.

Raleigh, NC — Thursday, October 18

We will depart Smith Senior Center at 8 am and

return around 5 pm. We will spend the day at the NC State

Fair. The cost of the trip is $25, which includes transportation

only. If you are 65 or older, admission is free. If you are

under 65, admission is $10. Registration begins Friday,

September 14 at 9 am.

Selma, NC — Thursday, November 15

We will depart Smith Senior Center at 9 am and return

around 6 pm. We will have lunch at The Robbins Nest, then

see the Jubilee Christmas Show at the Rudy Theatre. The cost

of the trip is $65/person, which includes transportation,

lunch, tax, tip and show. Registration begins

Friday, October 5 at 9 am.

Bowling @ Spare Time

September 21 and October 19

A van will leave the senior center at 2:30 pm and return at 5:30 pm,

or you can meet us there. The cost is $8 per person, which includes 3

games and bowling shoes. Please call 336-373-7564 to register.

Lunch & Movie Outing

Friday, September 28

A van will leave the senior center at 11 am or you can meet us at the

restaurant (location TBD). Please bring money for lunch and movie.

Please call 336-373-7564 to register.

Birthday Bunch

Tuesday, October 2

Everyone with September & October birthdays are invited to join us

for lunch at Walkertown Seafood Shack in Walkertown. Vans will

leave the senior center at 10:15 am, or you can meet us there. Please

register in person at the front desk by Thursday, Sept 27.

Barn Dinner Theatre

Tuesday, October 16

We will see “Steel Magnolias.” The ladies at Truvy’s beauty shop

ponder life & death, husbands & children, and hair & nails - all of

the most important topics that unite women! A van will leave the

center at 12 pm, or you can meet us there. Cost is $44/person.

Please register and pay in person at the front desk by Tuesday,

September 18.


OUTINGS

Two trips in 2019!

The Best of Eastern Canada

Featuring Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Niagara Falls & Toronto

June 18-25, 2019 • 8 Days • 10 Meals (Deposit due December 11, 2018)

Discover the Classic Danube

Featuring a 7-night Danube River Cruise

Sept 25 - Oct 5, 2019 • 11 Days • 24 Meals (Deposit due January 19, 2019)

You’re invited to a special presentation about both trips by a Collette representative on

Wednesday, November 14 at 10 am. Trip brochures are available at the front desk.

How to Register for Bus Trips:

Registration must be made in person at Smith Senior Center on or after the registration date. On the day of registration, tickets will be

given to the first 48 people in line beginning at 9 am, then a waiting list will be started. You must hold your own spot in line. You may not

use a chair to save your spot in line, or ask others to save your spot in line, while you return to your car to wait. If you get out of line, you

will have to go to the end of the line. If someone asks you to save their spot in line, please decline. Payment by cash or check made

payable to “City of Greensboro” is due at the time of registration. A simple health form must be completed by each participant once a

year and kept on file. You may register yourself and one other person as long as all paperwork is complete and payment is made.

Refund information is available at registration. Seats on the bus are not assigned. Seating is first-come, first-served on the day of the trip.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES


GREENSBORO SPORTSPLEX

336-373-3272

Pickleball

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am to 12 noon

(Closed September 10-28)

A.H.O.Y.

Add Health to Our Years

FREE low-impact aerobics classes for ages 55+

SENIORS HIKING CLUB

The Hiking Club hikes each Wednesday morning from

September to June at locations throughout Greensboro and

surrounding areas. New and returning members must qualify

for membership each year. Qualifying for the 2018-19 season

will be held Wed, Sept 5 at 10 am at Country Park Shelter

#9 (make-up date is Wed, Oct 3). Members must be able to

walk around the pond twice (3.2 miles) in under 70 minutes

to qualify. An annual membership fee of $10 is due at

qualifying. For more information, call 336-373-7571.

Smith Senior Center M, T, W, Th, S 9:15 am

2401 Fairview St. M, W 5:30 pm

Lewis Recreation Ctr. M, W, F 9:15 am

110 Forest Lawn Dr.

Leonard Recreation Ctr. M, W, F 10:30 am

6324 Ballinger Rd.

Brown Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th 9:15 am

302 E. Vandalia Rd.

Peeler Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th 10:30 am

1300 Sykes Ave.

Griffin Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th, S 10:30 am

5301 Hilltop Rd.

Lindley Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th 2:15 pm

2907 Springwood Dr.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

Smith Senior Center

is 20 years old!

And we will be celebrating the

whole month of September

during Senior Center Month!

There will be giveaways, old photos on display and

commemorative t-shirts and other items for sale.

We will wrap up the celebration with a free

“Celebrating 20 Years” Cookout on

Tuesday, September 25 at 12 noon.

(Registration is required. Space is limited. For

Senior Center participants only. No guests,

please.Reserve your spot by calling 336-373-7564.)

Let’s get the fun started . . .

Recognize

these faces?

If you have old photos

taken at the Senior Center,

please bring them in! We

want to make copies.

UKULELE CLASSES

Smith Senior Center

2401 Fairview Street

Greensboro, NC 27405

www.greensboro-nc.gov/seniors

www.facebook.com/smithseniorcenter

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Did you miss

out on the last

ukulele class?

It’s not too late!

Catherine “C.H.” Holcombe

is offering free ukulele classes

again in September.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

September 4-20

1:30-2:30 pm - NEW Students

2:30-3:30 pm - Returning Students

C.H. has ukuleles to borrow for the class. If want

to purchase your own ukulele for the class, it

should be a soprano ukulele (the smallest) or a

concert ukulele (slightly bigger).

Please call 336-373-7564 to register.

BOCCE — FRI, OCT 12, 10 AM

Rain date: Fri, Oct 19

Deadline to register: Fri, Oct 5

Single elimination, 1

st

, 2

nd

, and

3

rd

place winners. No gender or

age categories. All players will

be combined randomly.

DOUBLES CORNHOLE - TUES, NOV 13, 1 PM

Deadline to register: Tues, Nov 6

The tossing distance will be 20 feet for everyone.

Single elimination, 1

st

, 2

nd

, and 3

rd

place winners.

No gender or age categories. All players will be

combined randomly.

DOUBLES SHUFFLEBOARD - THURS, JAN 24, 1 PM

Deadline to register: Thurs, Jan 17

Single elimination, you will play one game of 6

frames. 1

st

, 2

nd

, and 3

rd

place winners. No gender

or age categories. All players will be combined

randomly.

TOURNAMENTS

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