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Item 4C (2)City Council Senior Newsletter CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Southlake Senior Center 307 Parkwood Drive 2005 in Review Southlake, TX 76092 Good grief , it’ s hard to believe that we’re at the end of the year, but we’re 817-748-8398 ready. We’ve had so many fun activities and events, the break the holiday Fax: 817-421-6967 provides for rejuvenation of the spirit, mind and body is much needed. We’re M-TH 9am – 4pm looking forward to a great New Year, look out 2006, here we come!! Kim Edmonds, Senior Center Coordinator kedmonds@ci.southlake.tx.us Elizabeth Lowery Recreation Aide– Senior Center alowery@ci.southlake.tx.us Senior Center Extreme SPECIAL POINTS OF Makeover INTEREST: Music Lover Serendipity– Every October 2005 4th Tuesday of the Month METROPORT MEALS ON x WHEELS MEETS EVERY TUESDAY SENIOR TRIP– x DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM– JANUARY 19TH & CHOCTAW CASINOS FEBRUARY 16TH SENIOR ADVISORY x COUNCIL MEETING– JANUARY 10TH, FEBRUARY 14TH & Senior Center Halloween MARCH 14TH 2005 SENIOR STEERING x COMMITTEE MEETING– JANUARY 17TH, FEBRUARY 21ST & MARCH 21ST Metroport Meals on Wheels SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH– x FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH Tuesday Luncheons– Novem- ber 2005 ANTIQUE ROADSHOW– x JANUARY 26TH Summer AARP DRIVER SAFETY x PROGRAM(1PM-5PM)- JANUARY Sizzler- 26TH & 27TH June CONVERSATIONS WITH DAVE x 2005 LIEBERMAN, TUESDAY JANUARY 31ST AT NOON. Senior Trip to the Gaylord 2005: Ice at the Gaylord Texan, December PAGE 2 METROPORT MEALS ON WHEELS M etroport Meals On Wheels, Inc. is a nonprofit organization which organ- izes volunteers to deliver hot lunches to homes of individuals who are elderly, frail, chronically ill or in need of special help. Although most pro- gram participants receive meals on an on-going basis, MMOW helps during periods when someone needs temporary or short-term assistance. MMOW also provides help for active seniors by creating and managing senior center commu- nity luncheons and activity programs and promoting already established senior centers. We are currently in need of volunteers to assist with Tuesday luncheons at the Senior Center for times and information please contact Lynn Reed at 817.251.1172 Senior Valentine Dinner February 2005 TUESDAY’S AT THE SENIOR CENTER x 1st Tuesday- Birthdays, Bingo & BBQ!! x 2nd Tuesday- Vital Signs: Free health screenings x 3rd Tuesday- Sing-Along: a program of favorite hymns, songs of spring, & senior requests. Call Fran for more info: 817.251.0671 x 4th Tuesday- Music Lovers Share Serendipity : Music lovers, performers & listeners get together to share their love of music thru performance. Our musical folks come up with new surprises every month! x 5th Tuesday- Potluck– Every 5th Tuesday! Summer Sizzler– June 2005 AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM The Southlake Senior Center will sponsor the AARP Driver Safety Program January 26th & 27th from 1pm5pm. This 8-hour refresher can assist drivers 50 and over to become safer drivers or improve their driving skills. Some topics covered include accident prevention tips, avoiding trouble spots, rules of the road, local driving hazards, aggressive Ice at the Gaylord driving and road rage. Insurance studies have Texan—December shown course graduates become safer and have 2005 fewer incidents. Most insurance companies offer a multi-year discount for course completion. The course cost $10. There are no exams and AARP membership is not required.