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Item 4ECity Council Senior Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 2 Sfl � �'S�nio da 21 W S S_ �ez sb1110 urUF Kim Edmonds The Southlake Seniors celebrate Mardi Gras and laissez les bon temps roulez! This common refrain in Louisiana is French for "Let the good times roll!" Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, the single -day culmination of the Carnival season. This year's upcoming Mardi Gras celebration will be held Tuesday February 8th, at Senior Activity Center. The seniors will have the occasion to participate in the annual celebration of parades, music and food, which occurs every February or March during Mardi Gras season, Southlake style. Lunch is provided by the Krewe(The generic term for all Carnival organizations) of Metroport Meals on Wheels, with entertainment boasting as the best Zydego this side of Lake Pontchatrain. All are invited to attend. Southlake Seniors enjoy having a good time, and it shows in the many activities available to the members of the Senior Activity Center. For information on upcoming senior events or volunteer opportunities call 817.481.1407 or check the City of Southlake website today! Seniors 4 Seniors Host Annual Valentine Celebration. Seniors 4 Seniors Citizens the service club of seniors at Carroll High School who plan and coordinate activities for Southlake Seniors. Will host the annual valentines dance for Southlake Seniors, Saturday, February 12 at Carroll Senior High School. Members of Seniors 4 Seniors February 2005 CITY OF SONTNLAKE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Southlake Seniors Metroport Meals on Wheels Over 350 meals served during the month of December! February Luncheons- 10:00 am February 1st- Feedstore February 8 Snooty Pig February 15 Sandella's February 22 °a - Boston Market Seniors enjoy the monthly Birthday Celebration & Bingo, Sing - Along and Music Lovers Serendipity Mark Your Calendars 2/7— AARP Tax Preparation 2/7- Volunteer Orientation 2/8- Senior Mardi Gras Luncheon - Senior Advisory Committee Meeting 2/10- Grapevine Rotary Club Valentine Dinner- Lonesome Dove Ranch 2/11- Senior Valentine Luncheon- Presented by Southlake Women's Club 2/11- Fun Friday 2/12- Seniors for Seniors Valentine Dance 2/14- Happy Valentines!! 2/15 -Love Hangover Luncheon 2/17- Book Review & Edward Jones seminar 2/18- Lunch Bunch (Red Lobster) 2/25- Fun Friday February Activities for Souihlake Parka and Reoreatlon Senior Center "Where fun is serious business!" AARP Tax Preparation 2005 AARP Tax -Aide is the nations largest, volunteer -nun tax counseling service, preparing tai returns and answering tax questions free of charge for tai payers with iniddle and low income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Volunteers will be available to assist anyone in need of tax preparation services throughout the tax seasons on Mondays from 9am -lpm beginning February 7 at the Southlake Senior Activity Center. Reseivations are required as space is limited. For information on how you can reserve your space call 817.481.1407. Mah Jong Classes are held Thursday's at 12:30 pm whether you *re a novice or Mah Jong enthusiast, space is available and all are welcome. Instruction proN - ided by Ramona Hernandez. Call to reserve your spot today (817) 481 - 1407 Senior Exercise Classes: Seniorcise with Millie- Mondays- 10:00 am Line Dancing- Mondays- 11:00 am Tai Chi- Mondays - 12:30 pm/Thursday- 9:30 am Seniorcise with Beverly- Thursday°- 10:30 am Senior Stretch with Kim- Friday- 9:30 am (Please Bring a towel or mat) S�v1�!�t!f1�1� KSJ S�J11�v1� A1��'�'tJJJtkJ C -1 ni sNi Volunteer Opportunities Available... - Senior Liaison to assist with participating in the Senior Regional Games this year - The Senior Center is in need of instructors for new activities and classes: • Language Classes • Yoga/Exercise Instructors • Computer Classes: EXCEL, Word, Publisher, etc. • Dance Instructors: Clogging, Tap, Ballroom, etc. Stop by or call for more details City of Southlake Senior Activity Center 307 Parkwood Drive, Southlake, TX 76092 Phone: 8 17-48 1-1407Fax: 8 1 7-421-6967E-mail: kedmonds @ci.southlake.tx.us