City of Georgetown, Texas
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Activities Calendar – Senior Adults

September 2nd, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Check out our monthly calendar of activities and see we have happening on a daily basis for Senior Adults at the Teen/Senior Center!
Senior Adult Activities Calendar


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Adult Watercolor: A Challenge

February 27th, 2010 by Brandi Williams, Recreation Specialist

Instructor: Sheila Beck
In these one-day seminars, all supplies are provided for a great watercolor experience.  Learn drawing and the proper application of glistening watercolor in a 2-hour fun class.  Ideal for beginners to experienced painters. Adults only, please (19 & up).  *Class will meet in the Event Room of the Recretion Center.
Member Fee:  $35
Nonmember Fees: [...]


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Basic Computer Skills for Senior Adults

July 15th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Having a hard time keeping up with the high tech world we now live in?  If so, this is the place to start learning?  Course content includes keyboard basics, mouse skills, how to navigate an internet browser, bookmark favorite sites, set up and use of e-mail, uploading digital photos from your camera to the computer, [...]


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Beginning and Intermediate Clogging Dance Lessons

February 5th, 2009 by webmaster

with Garland Bullock
The Georgetown Recreation Center will be hosting Beginner and Intermediate Clogging dance classes. Each course is three months long . Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes and bring a towel and a water bottle.
Member Fee: $40
Nonmember Fees: $46 Resident / $51 Nonresident
Beginning Clogging      Saturdays, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
Course # 29959   March 13, March 20, [...]


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Bingo

October 7th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Georgetown Parks & Recreation is now offering Bingo every Tuesday and Thursday at the Recreation Center in the Teen/Senior Center!   Everyone is welcome.  Prizes are gift gertificates to local restaurants.  Please bring your own markers!
Tuesdays at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursdays at 9:30-11:30 a.m. * no bingo on the 2nd Thursday of each month
Fee: 50 cents per card (no limit)
Looking [...]


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Blood Drives

February 5th, 2009 by webmaster

SAVE A LIFE – GIVE BLOOD!
Friday, April 23, 2010  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 23, 2010  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Georgetown Recreation Center is proud to invite the Scott & White Bloodmobile to come in every few months.  We offer free snacks and T-shirts and the chance to win cool prizes!  We encourage [...]


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Gentle Yoga for Senior Adults

July 16th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Taught by Linda Sevika Ward, this yoga class is designed to allow almost anyone to participate in a very gentle form of yoga. Yoga in chairs is great for people with limited mobility to gain increased flexibility, learn breathing techniques and experience the relaxation and stress relief that a regular yoga class can provide.
Member Fee: [...]


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Georgetown Bird Walks

March 9th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Instructor: Jim Hailey
Interested in birding? This free program will assist the beginner to avid bird watcher on walks along Georgetown trails for the purpose of identifying bird species. Each guided walk will last approximately 3 hours.
Class is lead by Jim Hailey who has been birding for 20 years. He is the President of Monte Mucho [...]


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Healthy Discussions & Demonstrations

July 15th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Come listen and learn from presenter Joni Sellers (BSN, RN, CDE) as she discusses healthy topics ranging from healthy dessert demonstrations to taking care of your heart. Joni is a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator.
All presentations are FREE of charge!  These will be held the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in [...]


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KYDSS (Keeping Young Doing Senior Stuff)

February 9th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

The senior adult program at Georgetown Parks and Recreation is also know as KYDSS (Keeping Young Doing Senior Stuff).
The KYDSS program is offered year-round. The main activity that is offered in this program is a day trip once a month to a variety of locations. The next meeting and trip will be in September 2009.
The [...]


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Latin Dance Lessons

March 3rd, 2010 by Brandi Williams, Recreation Specialist

Instructor: Kjersti Burnham
Come join our fun new dance class for ages 15 and up – learn a new style of dance each month! *No partner required.
Salsa is a syncretic dance genre from Cuba, the meeting point of European and African popular culture.  It is essentially Cuban with deep Afro-Cuban beats.  The Cha-Cha is a Latin-American dance [...]


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Memoir / Life Stories

January 26th, 2010 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Ever thought about writing your life stories for your family and friends? Have you hesitated because you don’t you have writing skills, can’t remember the details, or you think your life has not been exciting?  This is NOT the case! This workshop teaches you how to get started, how to organize your writing, and how [...]


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Paint Your Own Pottery!

September 25th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

@ the Georgetown Recreation Center – Teen/Senior Center
Brought to you by Karla Roberson from Splatters Pottery Studio.
No creative or artistic ability is required!  Create a great gift or make something for yourself.  We offer everything you need – all supplies are included – and since you paint here, we’ll do the clean-up, too!  This is [...]


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Senior Adult Tai Chi

July 15th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Taught by Louis Knox, this is a simplified Tai Chi form that also utilizes several Qi gong forms. The movements can be done sitting or standing. Benefits of  this class include improved range of motion, increased lung capacity, better circulation, and, for those who stand, improved balance.
Member Fee: $30
Nonmember Fees: $35 Resident / $40 Nonresident
Meets [...]


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Silver Sneakers

February 9th, 2009 by Brandi Williams, Recreation Specialist

Both the Basic and Master classes are low-impact and promote increased strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.  Equipment includes resistance band, exercise ball, light free weights & a chair. The Splash class is shallow water aerobics. 
While these are open to all Recreation Center members, class sizes may vary.  Please check with front desk staff about signing [...]


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Triathlon Training Class

January 26th, 2010 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Challenge yourself to achieve your personal best! Calling all interested men and women for a 12-week triathlon training class held at the Georgetown Recreation Center. Training is led by our team of highly trained, certified professionals and triathletes. The course will end with participation in the Lake Pflugerville Triathlon on June 20, 2010.
Fees include one [...]


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Weight Room Orientation

January 26th, 2010 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Obtain beneficial & reliable fitness advice through this FREE 90 minute orientation taught by a certified personal trainer. Designed to educate individuals new to strength training.
Group will meet on the following Thursdays in the lobby outside of the weight room.
 
Orientation Dates:
      February 11, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                           February 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
      March 11, [...]


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Yoga

February 5th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

with Linda Ward
A Yoga class is made up of stretching exercises, breathing techniques and deep relaxation. It’s a slow, thoughtful system of stretching and balancing. There is a pose, which affects every muscle, organ and gland in the body and is working on all levels of your being – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yoga is [...]


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