City of Georgetown, Texas
Rec Center

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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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? This course will start with the basic parts of the computer and include security, Internet use, email and word processing skills that you can use to keep in contact with your friends and family around the world.
Member Fee: $35
Non-member Fees: [...]


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Beginning Basket Weaving for Senior Adults

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

*September 3, 2009 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm: Algonquin Basket.
Member Fee: $34     Non-member Fees: $39 resident / $44 nonresident
Learn to make a wonderful sturdy basket with a solid bottom! Various colors will be available to accent your basket. Finished size is approximately 9×7×5.
*November 3, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm: Vase.
Member Fee: $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 & Thursday at the Teen/Senior Center!
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9:30 am – 11:30 am*
*no bingo on the 2nd Thursday of each month
Where: Teen/Senior Center (located next to the Georgetown Recreation Center)
Cost: 50 cents per card (no limit)
Prizes: Gift certificates to local restaurants.
Please bring your own markers!
For [...]


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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! Please RSVP to Robert Staton (930-1367 or rstaton@georgetowntx.org) at least two days prior to [...]


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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.
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Paint Your Own Pottery!

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

@ the Teen/Senior Center with Instructor 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 a great solo activity, or [...]


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Senior Adult Pottery Painting

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

Come show off your creative side and paint an adorable bud vase or a coffee mug! Splatters Pottery Studio will provide stencils, stamps and idea books for your use. Your piece will be glazed, fired and returned to the Teen/Senior Center in one week!
Member Fee: $14
Non-member Fees: $16 resident / $18 nonresident
Meets first Wednesday of [...]


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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
Non-member Fees: $35 resident / $40 nonresident
Meets [...]


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Silver Sneakers

February 9th, 2009 by Brandi Williams, Recreation Specialist

This is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults! This is a low-impact class which promotes increased strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.  Equipment includes resistance band, exercise ball, light weights and a chair. Open to all recreation center members. GET FIT, HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS!
     Monday 1:30-2:30 p.m.
     Tuesday 1:30-2:30 p.m.
     Wednesday 1:30-2:30 [...]


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