Published: May 05, 2008 02:28 pm         

Fair Park Senior Center news

May is Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults. In that spirit, Fair Park will be offering “sampler” classes sure to appeal to those interest in health, physical fitness, and personal development.

“Painting with the Masters” is designed to help beginners learn to paint and explore their creative talents. This class will be held the first three Mondays in May starting at 1 p.m.

Each Tuesday in May, two classes designed to improve fitness and flexibility will be offered. The first, “Gentle Chair Stretches, Breathing and Relaxation,” concentrates on safe and effective movements for body on mind, focusing on improving breathing capacity and flexibility. This class will be held at 1 p.m. The second class, “Beginning Yoga,” teaches gentle stretching, yoga postures and relaxation techniques, and will be at 2 p.m. All seniors are encouraged to attend both classes, and sign-up sheets are available at the front desk.

Throughout May, Fair Park will continue to offer new activities and events, so be sure to visit the center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for more details. You can also visit the center’s Web site at http://www.fairparkseniorcenter.org to keep

up-to-date on the latest programs and activities that are being offered as well as on-line versions of the center’s monthly newsletter “Newsline.” Take advantage of the resources that Fair Park offers — get involved, and become part of the fun!

Wednesday, May 7

•9 a.m. — Blood pressure check by CMC Home Health.

•10 a.m. — Surprise bingo.

•12 p.m. — Canasta.

•12:30 p.m. — Creative Quilters.

•1 p.m. — Beginning computers with Glenna King — class full.

•1 p.m. — Guitar forum with Jack Melling.

•1 p.m. — Cribbage with Andy Bertolino.

•1 p.m. — Scrapbooking — on hiatus.

Thursday, May 8

•8 a.m. — Table tennis.

•9 a.m. — Van trip to Fall Creek Falls.

•10 a.m. — Veggie bingo.

•10 a.m. — Beginning Computers with Norm Zaenger – class full.

•12:30 p.m. — Crafting with Sandy Davis.

•12:30 p.m. — Bridge Bunch.

•1 p.m. — Ceramics with Eileen O'Barsky.

•1 p.m. — Euchre with Tommy Cole.

•2 p.m. — Senior chess club — open play, everyone welcome.

Friday, May 9

•10 a.m. — CMC presentation — "Mental Health."

•10:15 a.m. — Mother's Day celebration.

•10:30 a.m. — Dave Kirk bingo.

•12:30 p.m. — Bridge class.

Monday, May 12

•8 a.m. — Table tennis.

•9 a.m. — Electric guitar for beginners.

•10 a.m. — Electric guitar for intermediate players.

•10 a.m. — Veggie bingo.

•12 p.m. — Pinochle.

•12:30 p.m. — Bridge Bunch.

•1 p.m. — Painting with the masters – Glenna King.

•1 p.m. — Cribbage with Andy Bertolino — everyone welcome.

•6:30 p.m. — Eat Right For Your Type with Larry Nesbit.

Tuesday, May 13

•8:30 a.m. — TOPS meeting.

•8:45 a.m. — Van trip to the Smokies.

•9 a.m. — Line dancing with Beverly Bilbrey

•10 a.m. — ER4YT with Larry Nesbit.

•10 a.m. — Advanced Tai Chi with Diane Parvin.

•11 a.m. — Beginner Tai Chi with Angie Bedard – everyone welcome.

•12:30 p.m. — Ceramics class with Ida Wiley.

•1 p.m. — Chair stretches with Glenna King.

•2 p.m. — Beginning yoga with Glenna King.

•2 p.m. — Learning origami with Marge Hofknecht and Patricia Westerfield.