April2017
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Blood Pressure Check
8:00 – 11:00am
GVPT Presentation
“Your Core”
10:00 – 11:00am
Brain Teasers
1:00 – 2:00pm / 4
Tips w/ a Trainer: “Mindful Eating” 10:00 – 11:00am
Powerful Tools for Caregiving (3 of 6)
12:30 – 2:30pm / 5
Card Games 9:15am
Meditation w/ Julie M.
10:00 – 10:30am
Wellness Wednesday
12:30pm / 6
Police Academy Series
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 9:30am
Reiki
10:00am – 12:00pm
Adult Coloring
1:00 – 2:00pm / 7
MahJongg 9:15am
News & Views
10:00 – 11:00am
Dominoes 12:00pm
Healthy Lifestyles Lunch & Learn $3pp
12:00 – 1:00pm
10
Smart Phone Class $1pp
11:00am – 12:00pm
Beg. Crochet w/ Pamela 1:30pm / 11
Essential Oils: Natural Wellness
10:00 – 11:00am
Powerful Tools for Caregiving (4 of 6)
12:30 – 2:30pm
Parkinson’s Support Group
1:00 – 2:30pm / 12
Card Games 9:15am
Scrabble
10:00 – 11:00am
Eldersource
11:00am – 1:00pm
Wellness Wednesday
12:30pm / 13
Police Academy Series
Meditation w/ Julie M.
10:00 – 10:30am
Easter Egg Coloring
12:00 – 1:00pm / 14
MVP Living Well Center Closed!
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April Birthday Social
10:00am
AARP Safe Driver’s Class
12:00 – 3:00pm / 18
Book Club
11:00am – 12:00pm
Powerful Tools for Caregiving (5 of 6)
12:30 – 2:30pm / 19
Card Games 9:15am
Coffee w/ Julie
10:00 – 11:00am
Wellness Wednesday
12:30pm / 20
Police Academy Series
New Member Coffee Hr.
11:00am
AARP Safe Driver’s Class 12:00 – 3:00pm
Computer Instruction
1 – 2pm or 2 – 3pm / 21
MahJongg 9:15am
Intergenerational Garden Group Mtg.
10:00 – 10:30am
Dominoes 12:00pm
Smart Phone Class
$1pp
12:30 – 1:30pm
24
Walgreens Health Presentation
10:00 – 11:00am
Beg. Crochet w/ Pamela 1:30pm / 25
Card Making Session I
10:00 – 11:30am $3pp
Powerful Tools for Caregiving (6 of 6)
12:30 – 2:30pm / 26
Card Games 9:15am
Scrabble 10:00am
Eldersource
11:00am -1:00pm
Wellness Wednesday
12:30pm / 27
Police Academy Series
10 Min. Massage w/ Jenn
9:30 – 11:30am
Card Making Session II
1:00 – 3:00pm $3pp / 28
MahJongg 9:15am
Community Awareness w/ Deputy Resch
10:00 – 11:00am
Dominoes 12:00pm
Blood Pressure Checks
Monday, April 3
8:00 – 11:00am (L)
Brunch & Learn - GVPT Presents: “Core”
Presenter: Michael Dix, DPT
Monday, April 3
10:00 – 11:00am (C)
Your core is a complex series of muscles, extending far beyond your abs, including everything besides your arms and legs. It is incorporated in almost every movement of the human body. Come join GVPT and learn what you can do to keep your core muscle strong.
Brain Fitness
Monday, April 3
1:00 – 2:00pm (C)
Join us for some fun “exercises” for your mind, your memory and your brain health.
Tips with a Trainer
“Mindful Eating”
Tuesday, April 4
10:00am (C)
Join Personal Trainer Jen Zipkin, as we learn how to develop awareness surrounding our food choices. Little changes can add up to better overall nutrition and less calories consumed. We will practice some easy to learn techniques as part of the presentation.
Card Games Wednesdays; April 5, 12, 19 & 26
9:15am (L)
Meditation with Julie Montgomery
Wednesday, April 5
10:00 – 10:30am (C)
Take some time to destress, relax and unwind. Join Julie for a relaxing half hour of “me” time.
Wellness Wednesdays
Wednesdays; April 5, 12, 19 & 26
12:30pm (L)
Various health and wellness topics will be discussed each Wednesday.
Beginner Crochet with Pamela Langdon
Mondays; April 10 & 24
1:30pm (L)
Come and join in on the fun and “knot” with us. Are you a true beginner or just forgotten what you learned from your grandmother? Start with some basic knots and learn to read a pattern so you can make all those creative items you have seen for the holidays. You are asked to bring a “F” or “G” hook.
Essential Oils for Natural Wellness
Tuesday, April 11
10:00 – 11:00am (C)
Instructors: Bonnie O’Neill, RN and Sandra Vatter, RN
Essential oils are useful for many common ailments and support the body to attain greater health and comfort. They provide the healing properties of plants to help the body heal itself.
Parkinson’s Support & Information Group
Tuesday, April 11
1:00 – 2:30pm (C)
We will be hosting the support and educational group here at our Center, which is open to the community.
Scrabble “Drop In”
Wednesday, April 12
10:00am (L)
We have had expressed interest from members for a “drop in” scrabble program. Get together with your friends and enjoy a nice game of scrabble. Note: 2 boards will be available or you may bring your own.
Eldersource Case Management
Wednesdays; April 12 & 26
11:00am – 1:00pm (Lifespan Office)
Betsy, our Eldersource Case Manager is available to assist with matters that concern you: your one-stop resource for information, guidance,& support.No appointment needed, however we do ask that you sign up in our AOA Program Book.
Book Club: Paula Blackburn, Gates Library Tuesday, April 18
11:00am (C)
Looking to join our book club? Books will be available on hand to borrow. Please stop by the Lifespan office to pick up your book.
Coffee w/ Julie B.
Wednesday, April 19
10:00am (L)
See what’s new at the MVP Living Well Center. Share your thoughts, concerns or ideas.
New Member Coffee Hour
Thursday, April 20
11:00am (L)
Are you new to the Y? If you have questions, join Julie Montgomery, Tracy and Jackie to get your answers!
Computer Instruction
Thursday, April 20
1:00 – 2:00pm or 2:00 – 3:00pm (K)
Bring your questions as well as your laptop, tablet or IPad. Staff will be on hand to answer questions you may have. Limited number of computers will also be available to borrow.
Intergenerational Garden Group Meeting
Friday, April 21
10:00am (L)
We are looking for a group of volunteers to share their time with school age children with various programs related to our garden. If you are interested, please join us.
Smart Phone Beginner Class
Friday, April 21
12:30 – 1:30pm (L)
Are you the new owner of a “smart phone”? Here’s your chance to learn how to take pictures, set up your contacts, apply apps and more! Class size set for 6 participants.
/ Reiki
Thursday, April 6
10:00am – 12:00pm (Lifespan Office)
Please join Sandra Fischer-Kierecki, RN, MS, CNM for a complimentary 15 minute Reiki treatment. Registration is required.
Adult Coloring Group
Thursday, April 6
1:00pm (C)
Come join us for the latest stress-reducing craze! We supply coloring pencils as well as the beautifulMandala designs. Discover the soothing effects of coloring while creating serene masterpieces.
MahJongg Fridays; April 7, 21 & 28
(No class on 4/14)
9:15am (C)
News & Views
Friday, April 7
10:00am (L)
Come join us as we discuss the weekly news.
Living Healthy Lifestyles Lunch & Learn $3pp
Friday, April 7
12:00 – 1:00pm (C)
Join Tracy for an informative discussion on brain health. Learn ways to reduce risks that may be related to brain health and quick tips to help improve your memory.
Smart Phone Beginner Class $1pp
Monday, April 10
11:00am – 12:00pm (C)
Are you the new owner of a “smart phone”? Here’s your chance to learn how to take pictures, set up your contacts, apply apps and more! Class size set for 6 participants.
Meditation with Julie Montgomery
Thursday, April 13
10:00 – 10:30am (C)
Take some time to destress, relax and unwind. Join Julie for a relaxing half hour of “me” time.
Easter Egg Coloring $2pp
Thursday, April 13
12:00 – 1:00pm (K)
At the request of our members, we will be coloring Easter eggs. Come and enjoy a familiar pastime. All supplies will be provided.
April Birthday Celebration
Monday, April 17
10:00am (L)
Attention all members who have birthdays in April. Join us as we celebrate YOU! Registration is required.
AARP Safe Driver’s Course
Monday, April 17 and Thursday, April 20
*Must attend both classes
12:00 – 3:00pm (L)
Cost: $20 – AARP Member
$25 – Non-Member
*No cash Checks made payable to: AARP
This is a refresher course presented by AARP.
The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Additionally, you’ll learn:
- Important facts about the effects of medication on driving.
- How to reduce driver distractions.
- How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car.
- Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes and new technology found in cars today.
- Techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.
- Age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate.
“Medication Compliance”
Monday, April 24
10:00am (L)
Come join Laura as she discusses the importance of medication compliance.
Card Making Classes $3pp Session I: Tuesday, April 25 10:00 – 11:00am or Session II: Thursday, April 27 1:00 – 3:00pm (C) Let’s get together for a quick “make & take”. You will be able to make 4 cards, using simple paper crafting techniques. All supplies will be provided. Class size is restricted to 10 per session. NOTE: Please sign up for only one session per month so that we may accommodate more members who are interested in this particular class.
Scrabble “Drop In”
Wednesday, April 26
10:00am (L)
We have had expressed interest from members for a “drop in” scrabble program. Get together with your friends and enjoy a nice game of scrabble. Note: 2 boards will be available or you may bring your own.
Complimentary 10 Minute Massage w/ Jen
Thursday, April 27
9:30 – 11:30am (L)
Here is your chance to relax and unwind! Sign up for an appointment time.
Community Awareness w/ Deputy Joe Resch Friday, April 28 10:00am (L) Deputy Resch of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department will visit with helpful hints on how to stay safe.