3rd Quarter Report City of Southlake Senior Advisory Commission
3rd Quarter Report
Our new Software System (CSI) has been implemented, giving us a more
accurate look at membership stats in addition to allowing members access to
- online registration.
The following are event and program highlights for this quarter.
Our members:
• Visited the 65th annual Bluebonnet Trails in Ennis
• Received a guided tour of the Sid Richardson Museum in Fort Worth
• The "Buddy Holly Story", "Mary Poppins" at the Artisan Theater and Four Day Weekend
Comedy Club were trips made more affordable as a result of SSFI sponsorship
When we weren't traveling we did a few things in house....
• Coloring for Adults and Loom Knitting were two new programs offered this quarter
• Our members met Officer Nate and Duco of the SLK K-9 Unit to learn about the
wonderful service they provide to our community
• Our annual visit from the Students from CISD Senior High "Skills for Success" class is on
way we are breaking the intergenerational gap
• Still going strong are our Educational Seminars including health, finance, history, legal
and technology
• "Essential Oils in Daily Living" by Judy Griffin, Ph.D. is a new topic we presented in June
• Cooking class provided by our talented senior member volunteers from around the
world
• The Matter of Balance Class was back by popular demand for another 8 weeks
• Potluck Bingo and monthly movies are still popular
• Biweekly one-on-one Tech Q& A sessions
Senior Advisory Commission 3rd Quarter Report (April-May-June 2017)
Here are some of the wonderful comments received from our members:
"Soheila:
The following was sparked by my experience over the last eight years at the Southlake Senior
Center, all of which has been a positive experience. Keep up the good work.
A SENIOR'S PRAYER: Take us under your care for we are in need. Some of us are living alone
having lost our spouse, or we are living uncomfortably with an offspring, and or in-law. At this
time, we recognize that our closest friends are other seniors. Give them the strength, faith, and
courage to cope with their situation, and more importantly, to find ways to support other
senior friends who are experiencing the same environment. Some of us believe that the reason
we are still here is for each other; we pray that you will support our mission to support each
other. Amen.
Regards, Welles Fendrich"
"A great place for the seniors, lots of things to do and places to go; great lunches on Mondays
and don't forget the director, she is one-of-a-kind marvelous."
"Dear Mrs. Phelps:
My wife and I are relatively new to Texas. A little over two years ago I had a stroke and a seizure
at our condo in Florida. Our daughter and son in law, being the incredible children they are,
insisted we come and live with them in Texas. I was very concerned about moving to an area
with the only people we knew were our children and grandchildren. Fortunately, our daughter
made an effort to take us to a few local senior centers. Yours was the most welcoming and
happy. You introduced us to everyone and we joined the old center. When the Marq was
finished we migrated here. Soheila, your staff, your instructors and the wonderful senior
citizens who bring life to the center are a Godsend to us. I was becoming depressed and "alone"
with no Texas friends. The folks in the center have become our Texas family. I enjoy every
minute I spend with you all; taking exercise classes, snacking, learning new things (yes even at
81 I can still learn). Your staff has gone out of their way to be helpful to me and treat us as
family We are all quick to complain, but often forget to praise people who make a positive
difference in our lives....
Sincerely, Art Sirkin
Senior Advisory Commission 3'd Quarter Report (April-May-June 2017)