Mrscc June Newsletter 6-5-09

JUNE 2009 FATHER’S DAY FISH FRY HOSTED BY CROWNE HEALTHCARE ON THURSDAY JUNE 18TH 12:00PM-2:00PM COME OUT AND BRING YOUR FATHER FOR A REAL GOOD TIME!

Special points of interest: ∗

Line Dance

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Spanish

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Italian

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Tai Chi

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Yoga

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Scrapbooking

Thought for the Month... Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them By William Shakespeare

ALOHA!! COME OUT AND ENJOY A HAWAIIAN LUAU MEET AND GREET June 13th at 1:00pm-3:00pm Presented by Hearthstone Assisted Living featuring Lone Wolf Music Band!

Inside this issue: Center Information

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Fitness Classes

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Arts/Crafts Classes

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Calendar

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Calendar

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Events and Seminars

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Recreational Events

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Birthday Rally Sponsored by Somerby June 26th 12:00noon-1:00pm Happy Birthday to all participants for the Month of June!!

MRSCC Center Hours Monday-Thurs 8am-8pm Friday: 8am-7pm Saturday: 9am -7pm Sunday: 1pm -5pm

3201 Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL 36695

Phone: 251-602-4963 Fax: 661-0236

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Mobile Regional Senior Community Senior

FITNESS/DANCE CLASSES (Please sign up for all classes prior to attending.) 047–304 Step Aerobics

047-324 Aerobic Impact Need to get in shape? Lets work it out! Light weight lifting and toning your muscles by working at a low to medium pace. We will be exercising into a happier and healthier lifestyle! Workouts may vary! Feel free to bring own equipment as well. Days: Every Monday & Friday Times: 8:30am/5:30pm Location: Multipurpose C Instructor: Kristy Taylor Maximum Class Size: 30 FREE CLASS

Power up by stepping into a new dress or pants size! This class teaches you breathing techniques with movement to increase workout capacity! Come join us in stepping into the new you! Days: Every Tuesday Times: 8:30am-9:30am, and 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: Multipurpose C Instructor: LaNisha Penn

047-307 Strengthen and Flexibility Come join in strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility through this dynamic workout! Days: Every Tuesday Times:10:30am -11:30am Instructor: Mark Crowson Location: Multipurpose C Maximum Class Size: 30 FREE CLASS

047-341 Beginners Line Dance No Experience Needed!! Come join in on the fun, good music and meet friendly people at the same time while getting a full body workout! Days: Every Wednesday Times:1:00pm - 2:00pm Instructor: Dot Cowart Location: Multipurpose C Maximum Class Size: 30 FREE CLASS

047– 335 Tai Chi Come out and learn the modern art of a Tai Chi which emphasizes relaxed movement through slow gentle repetitive exercise! Days: Every Thursday Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Instructor: Al Warsh Location: Multipurpose C Maximum Class Size: 30 FREE CLASS

047 –432 Intermediate Line Dance Experienced and want to advance to the next level of line dancing. Come out enjoy good music, friendly people and learn the newest steps in line dance. Days: Every Wednesday Times: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Dot Cowart Location: Multipurpose C Maximum Class Size: 30 FREE CLASS

047-310 Water Aerobics Do you have achy knees and legs? Water aerobics supports the body and reduces stress on your muscles and joints as well as increasing your range of motion.

047-328 Stretch and Relax Do your Limbs feel tense and need to stretch them out on a routine basis? Come join in strengthen your muscles and becoming relaxed at the same time. Dates: Every Tuesday Times: 9:30am Every Thursday Times: 9:30am/4pm Instructor: LaNisha Penn Location: Multipurpose C Maximum Class Size: 30 FREE CLASS

Days: Every Monday Times: 9:00am-9:30am, 10:00am-10:30am, Every Tuesday Times: 9:00am-9:30am, 10:00am-10:30am, Every Wed Times: 4:30pm-5:00pm/ 5:30pm-6:00pm Every Thursday Times: 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Instructor: Brandon Armstrong Location: Thermal Pool Room Maximum Class Size: FIRST 6 TO COME FREE CLASS

Maximum Class Size: 30 FREE CLASS

047-331 Vini Yoga Yoga strengthens and increases your circulation through movement and breathing. Yoga helps increase lung capacity to bring more oxygen into the body, creates better focus, calms the mind, gives better balance, and helps lower your cholesterol! Dates: Every Wednesday Time: 5:00pm - 6:15pm Fee: $15.00 (Correct Change Please or Check) for 4wks. Due on June 3rd. Instructor: Rhonda Gran’ Proescher Minimum Class Size: 5 Maximum Class Size: 15 Location: Multipurpose B

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ART/CRAFTS CLASSES (Please sign up for all classes prior to attending.)

NEW CLASS! 047-565 Scrapbooking Techniques -Come learn how to design your pictures of memories in a unique and creative way!

Days: Every Monday Time: 1pm-3pm Instructor: Mary Ann Bumis Location: Multi-Purpose B Maximum Class Size: 8 FREE CLASS 047-905 Acrylic Painting This is a basic class in the use of acrylic paints. It is strongly suggested that students enrolling in the course have some previous experience in drawing or two-dimensional design. Course topic will include composition, color theory, and color application with various tool methods. Students may choose to work from photos or “on location” in or around the center, or from still life set-ups.

047-146 Oil Painting Come express your talents and learn the techniques to display your beautiful art work. Learn basic skills of painting with oil on canvas and how to use other art materials. Days: Every Tuesday Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Instructor: Jim Conlon Location: Multipurpose A Maximum Class Size: 12

047-925 Drawing A beginning drawing course with a focus on perceptual and behavioral skills with the following categories: still life, plant forms, one and two-point perspectives, multiple perspectives problems and self-portraiture. Topics will include composition and value-shape relations with as emphasis on pictorial organization.

Days: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Instructor: Jim Conlon Location: Multipurpose A Maximum Class Size: 12

Days: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 10:00am-11:30am Instructor: Jim Conlon Location: Multipurpose A Maximum Class Size: 12

047-511 Beginner Sewing The instructor will guide you through the basic sewing fundamentals and show you how to create beautiful garments and more! Days: Every Tuesday Time: 10:00am-12:00noon Instructor: Myrtle Lewis Location: Multipurpose B Maximum Class Size: 10

047-100 Floral Designs 101 Learn basic flower arranging. Classes will include wiring flowers, learning to make ribbon bows, and much, much more. Days: Every Thursday Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Instructor: L. Runell Hodges Location: Multipurpose B Maximum Class Size: 10

047-165 Beading Basic beading in which a variety of exquisite jewelry will be discussed and hand made by you! Days: Every Wednesday Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Instructor: Joanne Conlon Location: Multipurpose A Maximum Class Size: 10

047-864 Genealogy Learn how to research your family history. This course teaches you how to use all available resources (including using the internet) to compile your family history. Days: Every Wednesday Time: 10:00am-11:30am Instructor: Joanne Conlon Location: Computer Lab Maximum Class Size: 10 FREE CLASS

Conversational Foreign Language Classes Come learn a new fun and exciting language to impress friends and family! And also you can use your new found language when you travel to different places! Sign up for a free class Today!

047-829 Italian Dates: Every Wednesday Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Instructor: Italo Francalancia

047-833 Spanish Days: Every Wednesday Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Instructor: Luz Moreno

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EVENTS AND SEMINARS

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=REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! SERENITY FUNERAL HOME Make future plans now don't wait! Tuesday June 9th, 11:00am-12:00noon FREE Chair Massages Presented by Lee Stoutamire Nirvana’s Landing Saturday June 27th @ 1:00pm -5:00pm

ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE OPTIONS Know your health options for the future!! Tuesday June 2nd 10:30am-11:30am

FALL PREVENTION TECHNIQUES

SOMERBY PRESENTS

Presented by Gina Gregory

SUCCESSFUL AGING

Of Touching Hearts Senior Care

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SLOW DOWN THE AGING PROCESS!!

Wednesday June 10th @ 3:00pm-4:00pm

TUESDAY 23rd @ 10:30AM- 11:30AM RE

MERCY MEDICAL

USA DRUG PLAN

PRESENTS LIVE, LAUGH, AND BE HAPPY!!

Learn what discounts you can get on your

Presented By: Deborah Kennedy

Prescriptions and more!

Thursday June 4th @ 10:30am-11:30am

Presented Kim Daniels Friday June 19th@ 9:30am-10:30am

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ANN LYES OF BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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PRESENTS “UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE”

VISION REHABILITATION Joe Fontenot, MD Presents

Tuesday June 16th @ 1:00pm-2:00pm

How to deal with vision loss.

BRITTANY FISHER OF BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Wednesday June 24th @ 10:30am-11:30am

PRESENTS “SENIOR PRODUCT ENROLLMENT MEETING” Tuesday June 16th @ 2:30pm-3:30pm

Dauphin Reality

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GORDON OAKS RETIREMENT HOME

Presents “Downsizing Home Ownership”

Come see what we have to offer for retirement!

Find options for the housing market

Lobby Area

in these tough times.

Thursday June 4th@ 10:45am-11:15am

Monday June 15th, 11:00am-1200noon

PROSPECTIVE MORTAGES What is a Reverse Mortgage and How Can it Help Me? Presented by Bill Haymon Wednesday June 3rd @ 1:00pm-3:00pm

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COMFORT KEEPERS SERVICES In home healthcare and more!! LOBBY AREA Wednesday June 17th @ 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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RECREATION EVENTS BIBLE STUDY (Non-Denominational) Every Thursday w/ Gerry Butler1pm-2pm (Non-Denominational) Every Wednesday w/Shelia Wilkinson 4:30pm-5:30pm Multi-Purpose B

AFTERNOON TABLE/CARD GAMES COME AND MEET OTHER GAMERS!! EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY!!

1:00pm – 3:00pm

AFTERNOON BINGO EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY 3:30PM-4:30PM EVENING BINGO EVERY 1ST THURSDAY 6:30PM-7:30PM COME OUT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME! BOOK CLUB EVERY THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH PRESENTED BY CONNIE BARKLEY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FORUM W/ DAVID SNYDER COME OUT AND LEARN NEW AND EXCITING WAYS TO TAKE DIGITAL PICTURES AND JOIN A GROUP OF PEOPLE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Come and get beautified by Elaine Burks-Goubil. Let her Give you a Micro-Derma Treatment !! Also learn new techniques on applying makeup!! 3rd Wednesday of each month 10:30am Fun Giveaways and Games Played!!

SELF MOTIVATED AND ENJOY GROUP OR VIDEO EXERCISE!! Come join in the fun with other motivated participants! TRY AEROBICS WEDS @ 8:30AM!! TRY TAI CHI WEDS @ 9:30AM!! COFFEE AND CONVERSATION EVERY WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH 9:30am-10:30am PRESENTED BY CONNIE BARKLEY Multi-Purpose Room C

9:30am-10:30am Multi Purpose Room C

INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO PLAY THE CHROMATIC HARMONICA!! JOIN US FOR AN INTEREST MEETING!! June 2nd @ 10am w/Jack Lynch Lobby Area

SUNDAY

MONDAY 1 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00 pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact BP

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FLAG DAY

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SUMMER BEGINS

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10:30AM

THURSDAY

9 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 9:30am Stretch & Relax 10:00am Sewing 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics

16 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:30am FREE CONSULTATIONS 9:30am Stretch & Relax 10:00am Sewing 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics

11 9:30am Book Club 9:30am Stretch and Relax 12noon Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax

17 9:30am Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/ Genealogy 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:00pm Spanish 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 4:30pm Bible Study 5:00pm Vini Yoga

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2:30PM

24 9:30am Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/Genealogy 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:00pm Spanish 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 4:30pm Bible Study 5:00pm Vini Yoga

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30 NEW YORK LIFE MEETS 8:30am Step Aerobic EVERY 3RD WEDNES9:00am Water Aerobic DAY @ 10:00am Water Aerobic 10am LOBBY 9:30am Stretch & Relax ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE 10:00am Sewing EVERY 1ST 1:00pm Oil Painting TUESDAY 2:00pm Step Aerobics @11:30AM-12:30PM ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT GROUP EVERY 3RD TUESDAY @ 4:00PM6:00PM

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12 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 5:30pm Aerobic Impact

13 HAWAIIAN LU AU MEET AND GREET COME JOIN IN THE FOOD, FUN AND MUSIC IN THE SUN! 1pm-3pm

19 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 5:30pm Aerobic Impact

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26 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 5:30pm Aerobic Impact

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10:30AM

25 9:30am Stretch and Relax 9:30am Book Club 12noon Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax

BP

5 8:30am Aerobic Impact 9:30am Comp Lab Forum 10:00 am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 5:30pm Aerobic Impact

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9:30am Book Club 9:30am Stretch and Relax 12noon Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax

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SATURDAY

10:30AM

10 9:30am Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/Genealogy 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:00pm Spanish 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 4:30pm Bible Study 5:00pm Vini Yoga

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23 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 9:30am Stretch & Relax 10:00am Sewing 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics

FRIDAY

4 9:30am Book Club 9:30am Stretch and Relax 12noon Floral 1:00pm Tai Chi 1:00pm Bible Study 1:30 pm Water Aerobics 4:00pm Stretch and Relax 10:30am Widows Meeting

BP

10:30AM

29 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30pm Aerobic Impact BP

3 9:30 Coffee and Conversation 10:00am Drawing/Genealogy 1:00pm Beg. Line Dance 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Beading 2:00pm Int. Line Dance 3:30pm Italian 4:00pm Spanish 4:30/5:30pm Water Aerobic 4:30pm Bible Study 5:00pm Vini Yoga

10:30AM

22 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact BP

2 8:30am Step Aerobic 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 9:30am Stretch & Relax 10:00am Sewing 1:00pm Oil Painting 2:00pm Step Aerobics

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15 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00 pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact BP

WEDNESDAY

10:30AM

8 8:30 am Aerobic Impact 9:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Water Aerobic 10:00am Drawing 1:00pm Acrylic Painting 1:00pm Scrapbooking 5:30 pm Aerobic Impact BP

TUESDAY

10:30AM

BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 10TH WITH LIFE SOUTH @ 1pm –4pm LOBBY LAUGHTER THERAPY 1ST TUESDAY @ 10:30-11:30PM RE =Refreshments BP = Blood Pressure Checks

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY!! June 26th 2pm-4pm

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J U N E 2009

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MRS.CC SAYS LIFE BEGINS HERE AT 55!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: •

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Volunteer Appreciation Party June 26th

FITNESS, COMPUTER, ARTS AND CRAFTS INSTRUCTORS! FITNESS ROOM ATTENDANTS! MUSICIANS! HELP WITH SPECIAL EVENTS! CUSTODIAL AND GOUNDS KEEPING ASSISTANCE!

Sponsored by Hearthstone Assisted Living

2:00pm - 4:00pm

MRSCC would like to say a special Thank You to all of our sponsors, volunteers, teachers instructors and vendors for all events and seminars in the month of May!

COMPUTER CLASSES ARE NOW AVAILIABLE!! SPOTS ARE LIMITED!! CASH ONLY COMPUTER CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR

DATES

Basic Computer

Chuck Hrabe

Basic Computer

Lainey Shiparo

June 4, 9,11 16,18,23

Open Computer Lab Forum

Gary Grow

Basic Computer Word Processing

TIME

June 1, 8,15, 9:30-11:30am

DAYS OF THE WEEK FEE Mon.

$5

1:00-3:00pm

Tues, Thurs

$5

June 5

9:30-11:30am

Fri.

$0

Suzanne Miller

June 8,10,15

1:00-3:00pm

Mon, Wed

$5

William Patton

June 5,12,19

1:00-3:00pm

Fri.

$5

NOTE : *SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PLEASE SIGN UP IN BOOKLET FOR ALL CLASSES, EVENTS AND SEMINARS.