Enrichment Schedule

Special Events At The Center

BAKE SALE!!!

Attention all bakers: All baked goods are accepted. Please help the Ambassadors raise money for your Center!

Before the Wayne Miller Dance 6:00-7:00pm Wednesday, August 6

Root beer floats, Give-A-Ways and Raffle Prizes!?

Join us for this informative seminar presented by Nereus Sutko of Lynncore Medgroup Inc. a Medicare B provider and get a free float! Diabetic friendly floats too! Do you have diabetes and are in need of diabetic shoes or have knee, lower back or wrist issues? Did you know that there are ways to possible receive supports or equipment to help with these conditions from Medicare B? This seminar is not going to try and sell you anything or sign you up for things. It’s just a way to give you information on your options and if you need assistance in getting equipment or supports it’s a way to help! Free stuff too! Raffles and give-a-ways to win just for coming! Tuesday, August 5 @ 10:15 - 11:30pm FREE TO ALL

ICE CREAM SOCIAL!

September 7th from 3-5pm WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS

Clubs

Round Abouts Walking Club Sign in with Judy in the ballroom and start walking today!

Monday thru Friday, 10:00 to 10:30am FREE to everyone

WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO

Bring a white elephant gift and play bingo.

Wednesdays & Friday 12:45 - 2:00pm FREE To Everyone

Book Club (February)

Space is limited & sign up is required at the welcome desk. "The Last Goodbye" by Reed Arvin for the meeting on February 13, 2008.

Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month 12:30 - 1:30pm

The Center's "New Opportunities" Single Club

Join us for food, fun and friendship! Bring a dish for a potluck dinner, Playing Cards, Bingo or other activities! Meet the 4th Tuesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 All members are Welcome FREE of Charge.

"Friends N' Stitches" Quilt Club

Have a quilt at home you need help with or a family heirloom that needs some TLC? Join Us! Free to all Center members just bring in your supplies, Meets the second Wednesday of each month 12:45 - 1:45

Card Clubs

Kings in the Corner Monday thru Friday 9:00-11:00pm in the Ballroom

Cribbage Club Monday & Wednesdays starting at 9:00am in the Game Rooms

10 Point Pitch Mondays & Thursdays 1:00 to 3:00pm in the Multi Purpose room

Golden Ager Pinochle Tuesdays 12:30-4:00pm in the Ballroom

Bridge Wednesdays 12:45-4:00pm in the Art Studio or the Multi Purpose Room

Synchronized Swimming Club

Ever wanted to be just like Esther Williams in all those movies? Well get started by comming to synchronized swimming. Both beginners and experienced swimmers are welcome. Develop skill and grace in the water while having fun! Mondays & Fridays Time has changed to 1:00pm - 2:00pm FREE to members, Non-Members $55.25 per session

Crochet & Knitting Group

Come with your projects, and if you need help with something this might be the place to get help! Crochet, knitting embroidery and plastic canvas work are all done here at one time or another! A great place to chat while making new friends!

Wednesday @ 2:00pm Free to Everyone

Charitable Events

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Please contact the American Red Cross to make an appointment. Walk ins welcome but an appointment is recommended. For more information please contact The American Red Cross at 712-341-2723 Or 1-800-Give-Life (448-3533) 2nd Tuesday of every month, Appointments from 11:00am - 5:00pm

The Center Cafe'

Lady Caroline McKinley, famous for creating the award winning British tea shop in Dundee, operates the Council Bluffs Senior Center Cafe. Try the wonderful home cooked breakfasts, daily meat and potato specials, salads, Lady Caroline's heart warming soups, sandwiches and decadent desserts.

The Centers Caf'e is open from:
7:00am until 1pm Monday - Friday
Saturday Food Service is planned in the near future. Lady Caroline also offers full service catering for community events and celebrations.

Meal Site

The Center offers a meal site lunch at little or no cost to help eliminate isolation and provide a well balanced and nutritional meal for all, Monday through Friday.

The meal site is sponsored by Southwest 8 Senior Services and lunch is served at noon. Reservations for lunch must be made by 11:00am the day prior by calling 323-5996 #0 or contacting the meal site coordinator located in the in the

Programs are also offered in conjunction with the meal site which include bingo, card clubs, Sit & Fit chair exercise, and a walking program called Walk Abouts. For more information on these or any programs or classes at The Center please refer to our Fitness Class or Enrichment Schedules always located at The Welcome Desk.

Southwest 8 Senior Services is also providing speakers during the noon meal with educational seminars for the benefit of older adults. These seminars include;

Massages at The Center

TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF.

TAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH

COME IN FOR A MASSAGE SOON.

Gift Certificates are available at The Center Reception Desk and can be purchased at any time. Michelle does not need to be at The Center to purchase Gift Certificates. Masage Gift Certificates make a great gift for all occasions: Birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Anniversaries, Ect...

A special "Thank you" to all who voted me as the Number One Massage Therapist within the Council Bluffs area! This was my second time chosen (I was selected in 2005 also) through the Reader's Choice Award conducted by the Daily NonPareil.

The holidays are right around the corner and Santa needs gift ideas!! Massage is the perfect gift to give, or request for everyone! Benefits of massage range from stress relief and simply relaxation to specific pain relief such as muscle tension or stiffness.

If you're not sure what you would like to purchase or need more information on massage please call me at 402-290-1357. There is also a brochure available at The Welcome Desk with the types of massage and regular pricing.

Massage appointments can be made by calling me or at the Welcome Desk for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 9:00am - 6:00pm.

Membership Notifications

Starting January 1, 2008 The Center will be implementing joining fees for all NEW members. For more Information please contact Barb White, Membership Director, 323-5995 ext 238

Sandy Anderson - Fitness Director-323-5995 #237

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