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- Educational Programs
- Book Discussion
- We have a wonderful book discussion group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month @10:00 A.M. Check the newsletter for the name of the book of the month.
- Choir
- Come sing your heart out. Our choir is a wonderful asset to our center. Join our choir on Wednesdays @ 10:45.
- Computer Class
- The center offers a wide variety of classes to fit anyone's needs.
Classes are held on Mondays. Cost is $60 for a 4 week session or $15 for one of our single day classes. Please check the newsletter for more information.
The center will offer new classes on Thursdays sept. 4th .
- The center offers a wide variety of classes to fit anyone's needs.
- Craft Class
- We are happy to announce that we offer decoupage and acrylic painting classes at the center. Classes are held on Thursdays @ 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Cost is $15 per class. All materials provided. Stop by the center to view sample products or view the newsletter for updated class information.
- Driver Safety Class
- AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older that has helped millions
of drivers remain safe on today's roads. The goal of the program is to tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the
rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes, and how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes,
reduce your traffic violations, crashes, and chances for injuries, drive more safely, and get an insurance discount. Auto insurance
companies in most states provide a multiyear discount to AARP graduates.
The Grand Blanc Senior Center will offer sessions on:
(1) Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26th from 12:00-4:00.
(2) Thursday, September 11th and Friday, September 12th from 12:00-4:00.
You must attend both days of each session to receive credit. Cost is $10 per person. Checks should be made payable to AARP. Please sign up in advance due to limited space.
- AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older that has helped millions
of drivers remain safe on today's roads. The goal of the program is to tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the
rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes, and how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes,
reduce your traffic violations, crashes, and chances for injuries, drive more safely, and get an insurance discount. Auto insurance
companies in most states provide a multiyear discount to AARP graduates.
- Scrabble
- Come challenge your mind and join our scrabble group. Scrabble is a great way to expand your vocabulary and keep your mind active. Scrabble is held on Mondays @ 1:00 P.M
- Watercolor Class
- Come join Joe Green as he walks you through the steps of making watercolor painting easy. He can teach anyone to paint.
Watercolor classes are held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 A.M. Cost is $30 for 4 weeks. For updated class information visit our newsletter.
- Come join Joe Green as he walks you through the steps of making watercolor painting easy. He can teach anyone to paint.
- WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY
- Come in and share your family history with other genealogy buffs. You never know who you will cross paths with! This group meets on Thursdays @ 9:30 A.M.
- Book Discussion
- Fitness
- Beach ball Volleyball
- Come join the fun and play some volleyball. Our volleyball teams meet on Mondays @ 10:45 A.M. and Thursdays @ 1:30 P.M. No sign up required. Dress comfortably. For more information Contact us.
- Beginners Tai Chi
- The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. Tai chi, in fact, is often described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements - connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, tai chi is a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some 2,000 years. Practiced regularly, tai chi can help you reduce stress and enjoy other health benefits. Tai chi, sometimes called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.
Tai Chi is offered at the center on Mondays @ 2:00 P.M. for advanced and 3:00 P.M. for beginners. Cost is $36 for a 6 week session. Please Contact the center for more information.
- The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. Tai chi, in fact, is often described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements - connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, tai chi is a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some 2,000 years. Practiced regularly, tai chi can help you reduce stress and enjoy other health benefits. Tai chi, sometimes called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.
- Body Recall I
- Body Recall is a nationally recognized Fitness Program for everyone. Body Recall is an educational
and exercise experience. Participants learn about their bodies, how they work, and the importance of
daily movement. The focus of Body Recall is on personal independence. It is based on the premise
that the body is meant to move, but the movement need not be fast or hard to provide deep benefits.
Class schedule
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 8:30 A.M. Instructor Judy McLeod
Tuesdays. Thursdays, Fridays at 11:00 A.M. Instructor Vickie Michelson
Cost is $40 for a 10-week session. For more information Contact the center.
- Body Recall is a nationally recognized Fitness Program for everyone. Body Recall is an educational
and exercise experience. Participants learn about their bodies, how they work, and the importance of
daily movement. The focus of Body Recall is on personal independence. It is based on the premise
that the body is meant to move, but the movement need not be fast or hard to provide deep benefits.
- Body Recall II
- Body Recall is a nationally recognized Fitness Program for everyone. Body Recall is an educational
and exercise experience. Participants learn about their bodies, how they work, and the importance of
daily movement. The focus of Body Recall is on personal independence. It is based on the premise
that the body is meant to move, but the movement need not be fast or hard to provide deep benefits.
Class schedule
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9:30 A.M. Instructor Judy McLeod.
Cost is $40 for a 10-week session. For more information Contact the center.
- Body Recall is a nationally recognized Fitness Program for everyone. Body Recall is an educational
and exercise experience. Participants learn about their bodies, how they work, and the importance of
daily movement. The focus of Body Recall is on personal independence. It is based on the premise
that the body is meant to move, but the movement need not be fast or hard to provide deep benefits.
- If I Could Walk 500 Miles
- Did you know that if you walked 500 miles from the center you could be in Carlinville, IL which is only about a half hour north of St. Louis, MO? Wow, well that's what are members are trying to accomplish. Join us on Tuesdays @ 8:45 - 10:30 A.M. and Thursdays @ 8:00 - 10:30 A.M. For more information Contact the center.
- Line Dancing
- The center offers line dancing on Mondays at 12:00 P.M. Cost is $3.00 per visit. Come join the fun! For more information Contact us.
- Tai Chi
- The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. Tai chi, in fact, is often described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements - connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, tai chi is a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some 2,000 years. Practiced regularly, tai chi can help you reduce stress and enjoy other health benefits. Tai chi, sometimes called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.
Tai Chi is offered at the center on Mondays @ 2:00 P.M. for advanced and 3:00 P.M. for beginners. Cost is $36 for a 6 week session. Please Contact the center for more information.
- The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. Tai chi, in fact, is often described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements - connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, tai chi is a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some 2,000 years. Practiced regularly, tai chi can help you reduce stress and enjoy other health benefits. Tai chi, sometimes called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.
- Wii Bowling League
- Sunrise Assisted Living in Clarkston donated a Wii to the center. We are currently trying to form bowling leagues for Thursdays @ 2:00. If you are interested in playing or organizing a team Contact the center.
- Zumba Gold
- Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away. In the past years Zumba has become nothing short of a revolution. Coining the concept of "fitness-party" and making fitness fun, Zumba has spread like wild-fire, and has positioned itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness. With that being said come join the party! Zumba is currently being offered on Wednesday evenings @ 7:00 P.M. through June 25th. Cost is $30 for a 6 week session. Note: This is an exercise class, please dress in comfortable clothing. We also recommend tennis shoes with little traction (Keds style). For more information please Contact the center.
- Beach ball Volleyball
- Socialization
- Bingo
- Come join us for Bingo on Wednesdays at approximately 1:00. Cost is $0.01 per card.
- Bridge
- We offer bridge on Mondays at 12:30 (you do not need a partner) and on Tuesdays at 6:30 P.M. (partner needed) Please sign up ahead of time by stopping by or calling the center. If you need a partner, call the center and we will try and accommodate you.
- Euchre
- Our euchre group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30. If you would like to bring a snack to share feel free to do so. Coffee provided.
- Mah-Jongg
- Meets on Thursdays at 11:30 and Fridays at 10:00. What is Mah-Jongg? It is a great game to keep your mind active.
Object of the game:
To play Mah Jongg, you need to collect combinations of tiles. In Mah Jongg these combinations are known as Chows, Pungs and Kongs. A Chow is a consecutive sequence of three tiles of the same suit. A Pung is three identical tiles of the same suit. A Kong is four identical tiles of the same suit. Mah Jongg is played in Hands. A minimum of four Hands make up a Round, four Rounds make up a Game. Each player's Hand always consists of thirteen tiles, and when it is the turn of the player they are dealt a fourteenth tile. The player can choose to keep the tile that has just been dealt or can immediately discard the tile. In this manner players always retain the correct number of tiles in their Hand. The object of the Game is to make a complete Hand of fourteen tiles, this is called going Mah Jongg. For more information visit www.mahjongg.com.
- Meets on Thursdays at 11:30 and Fridays at 10:00. What is Mah-Jongg? It is a great game to keep your mind active.
- Pinochle
- Our pinochle group meets on Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00.
- Bingo
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