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Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 South Main Street
Broken Arrow OK 74012
Telephone: 918-259-8377
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.baseniors.org
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Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Annual Membership $30 for Broken Arrow residents
$40 for nonresidents Discover, MasterCard, Visa & American
Express are accepted for payment
President /CEO: Sean Simpson Newsletter Editor: Ami Bucher Transportation: Terri Farnsworth Facilities: Donald Stockton
Tulsa County Senior Nutrition Manager: Kathy Nye
In This Issue . . .
Board of Director’s Letter Page 2
Center Happenings Page 3
Center News Update Page 4
Substitute Bus Drivers
Memorial Plaque
Guard Against Scams
BUNCO Bash Volunteers
Family Honors Ralph and Jean Jones
Travel Group Page 13
Activity Spotlight Page 15
Tournament Winners Page 17
Member Orientation Page 18
Welcome New Members Page 18
January Birthdays Page 19
Advertiser Index Page 19
Board of Directors
Chairman - Walter Still Chair Elect - Carolyn Carter Secretary/Chair Elect Designate Lisa Ford Treasurer - Phil Scott Immediate Past Chairman - John Palkowski
Directors
Melissa Cruts Don Ferrell Larry Heard
Yvette Martinez Taylor Moen
Johnnie Parks Laura Voss-Phillips
Jackie Pizarro Jason Woods
Silver Notes The Official Newsletter of Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. January 2019 Vol. 29 No. 1
Friday
January 25
Enjoy the fun at the Broken Arrow Senior Center
If you enjoy meeting new people, friendly competition, eating
great food and winning fabulous prizes, then the Community
BUNCO Bash is for you! More than 160 people have attended these
popular events held in January, May
and August. Players have the
chance to win major door prizes
and BUNCO winners also receive
gift cards.
Tickets for the January BUNCO
Bash can be purchased in advance
in the office for $10 and also at the
door for $12.
Check in begins - 5:30 pm
Dinner - 6 pm • Bunco - 7 pm
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
SAY GOODBYE
LEE BOTTEM, DO 4700 WEST URBANA STREET
918.290.2300 - www.octulsa.com
MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED
NO REFERRALS REQUIRED
Letter from the Board of Directors January Birthdays
Advertiser Index
Bill Adams Linda Aitken Diane Allen Roy Ames
Paula Anthony Mary Armstrong Lyndsey Barclay Carl Lee Barnes
Janet Bassett Jacki Beck
Gary Becker Kathy Belongia
Carl Bennett Sophie Benware Larry Bernhardt
Joan Bjornsgaard Mary Blaney Kay Blomker Nema Book
Sharon Borland Gail Bowles
Dolores Bratton Angela Brooks Carol Brown Pam Bruce
Helen Bryant Charles Buxton Frances Capps
Mary Clark Tina Coleman Ron Combs
Thomas Cook Judith Cooper
Diane Coughlin Patsy Cox
Donna Craven Kay Crocker Ann Crosslin
Janice Cuevas Jeanette Culver Betty Cussen
James Cussen Cindy Dillon
Linda Dodson Ned Dorris
James Dresher Patricio Duenas Juanita Edwards Pauline El Raheb Monty Ellickson
Sue Erwin Lynn Everett Barbara Ezell
Rita Fagan Joy Farnsworth
Don Ferrell Pam Fitzgerald
Larry Foster Bettie Fousel Judi Fowler Jamy Fox
Susie Janes Fox Joe Freeny Alice Funk
Teresa Ghosey Bill Gillingham Elke Goodman Betty Graham
Nancy Grayless Vijay Grover
Les Gwin Jill Hale
Eddy Haley Charles Hall
Keith Hamilton Oliver Harris William Hart
Douglas Hartman Nancy Hartman Peggy Haynes Naomi Hays
Donald Heegel Ginger Heegel
Janet Helm Vicki Herron
Percival Hewitt Janet Hicks Tee Higgins Hazel Hilliard
Susanne Hinkle Elnora Holcomb James Holcomb
Sandy Horn Kim Hutchins Linda Jackson Brenda James Ben Jenkins
Barbara Johnson Clay Johnston Norma Jones Patricia Jones Vernon Jones Vivian Keene
Pat Kelly Debbie King
Nancy Kingery Janie Kleibert
Sharon Konemann Walland Krause
Lisa Lam Patrick Laws Ann Lawson Cindy Lilley Bettye Lite
Ben Lockman Fran MacArthur
Koko Malley Crystal Manley Vicky Marino
Maxine Markham Jacqueline Martin Joseph Marusa
Mirtha Masterson Susie Mays
David McCay Susanne McCay
Darline McCormick Cathy McGill
Jeanne McKelvy Charlotte McNutt
Linda Meador Carlene Miler Dennis Miller
Minnie Minehart Pattye Moore
Sandy Mortimer Robin Mundt Jesu Nales
Annie Waller Neal Helene Neal
Nancy Nickels Billie Northrop Pat Osborne Sharon Paley Cheryl Palmer Patty Palmer
Wayne Parker Karen Partridge Margaret Pearce
Bob Perez Nancy Pfeifer Bob Phillips J. D. Pippins Judy Preston Helen Quiring
Glenda Rathbone Karen Renfro Cliff Richard
Almeda Roach Barbara Rotenberg
David Runyon Cindy Russell Lloyd Russell Eugene Ryan
Wendell Saunders Janiece Sawyer
Russ Sawyer Lucille Scheer Dena Schone
Jean Ann Schuler Rita Shaw
Muriel Sherman Marilyn Shults Janis Sprouse Mitzi Stanley
Sunny Stephens Hugh Stevens Jan Stickney Shirley Stone Hazel Talley Gail Taylor
Janice Thesenvitz Lee Thiel
Ann Thompson Edward Trejo Carol Tyler Ted Tyler
Judy Upjohn June Vannoy
Jodi Wade Catherine Waldron
Leann Walter Patricia Walton
Jean Washington Tom Watson Bob Watts
Jim Weaver Diane Webb
Robert Wessels Suzi West
Pam Whitson Retha Widlund
Betty Wiley Doris Wiley
Pattie Wilkinson Jim Woods
Jo Ella Wright Joanne Yarwood
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Community HOW Foundation Page 18
Financial Edward Jones, Brad Buxton Calendar LPL Financial, Jeremy E. Moore Page 7
Funeral Floral Haven Funeral Home & Cemetery Page 4 Hayhurst Funeral Home 13
Home Products & Services Shelf Genie Page 4
Health Dr. Lee Bottem, DO Page 13 Summit Physical Therapy Institute Page 6 Quality First Pharmacy Page 17 Young Living Essential Oils Page 4
Hospice Miller Hospice Page 4
Insurance Medicare Help/Cindy Sansone Page 7 Donna Grady/Medicare Specialist Page 8 Harmon Insurance Page 16 Humana/Chris Crawford Page 8 State Farm, Todd Brown Page 16
Legal Marshall K. Dyer, Attorney Page 7
Real Estate Chinowth & Cohen, The Watts Team Page 16 Coldwell Banker / Paula Crain Page 8
Restaurant Wendy’s Page 7 Senior Living Broken Arrow Nursing Home Page 18 Cedarhurst Independent Living Page 4 Country Club of Woodland Hills Page 5 Marsha’s Place Calendar Sand Plum Independent & Assisted Lvng Page 6 Senior Star/Woodland Terrace Page 6 The Village Healthcare Center Insert
Senior Services Home Helpers/Direct Link Page 18 Senior Helpers Page 15
Shopping JADE Treasures Page 18
Technology Price and Son Computer & Technology Page 5 Travel Safari Travel Page 8
Dear Members -
Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. (BASI) has been made aware that its former President and CEO and its
former bookkeeper have been charged with felony embezzlement by the Tulsa County District
Attorney.
Earlier this year, following the resignation of the former President, the board of directors was
made aware of irregularities in BASI financials. Immediately thereafter, the board of directors
engaged a third party accounting firm to conduct a full and thorough investigation and review of
BASI financials. The findings of that investigation were referred to the Broken Arrow Police
Department.
As a result of the events, the BASI board of directors retained the services of the Oklahoma
Center for Nonprofits Shared Financial Services to create a solid financial management plan that
segregated accounting duties and provided needed internal controls. This results in peace of mind
in our financial reporting as well as restored confidence with our members, funding partners, staff
and board.
We can assure our members, funding partners and the community that we have the necessary
financial controls in place to make sure that this doesn’t happen again.
Going forward, we are focused on the future and supporting our core mission – serving senior
adults by providing programs that foster independence, wellness, community involvement and
personal growth.
– BASI Board of Directors
We appreciate the following companies who offered their support in December:
• ABC Medicare/Cindy Sansone • Angel Care Home Health
• Arrow Flowers • Canoe Brook Assisted Living
• Choice Connections • Comfort Keepers
• Covenant Place of Tulsa • EXP Realty
• Floral Haven Funeral Home & Cemetery • For a Better Life
• Forest Hills Assisted & Independent Living & Care Center • Home Helpers
• Legends at Mingo Road • LPL Financial
• New Century Hospice • Prairie House Assisted Living & Memory Care
• Rivercross Hospice • Sand Plum Independent & Assisted Living
• Senior Star of Woodland Terrace • Summit Physical Therapy • White River Fish Market
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Pat Looper
Rita Kendall
Basil Wyatt
Judith Henson
Carol Andrews
Kelly Ray
Bill Gillingham
Graham Hacker
Andrew Paley
Sharon Paley
Charles Lewis
Larry Sadler
Kathy Cole
Brenda Neal
Alfred Surento
Metta Miller
Michael Nodes
Dee Harness
Welcome New Members
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In January What When & Where
Center Happenings Ther
e’s
Travel Group Thursday, January 10 1 pm / Activity Room 3
BUNCO Volunteer Meeting Thursday, January 10 2 pm / Activity Room 3 Guard Against Scams Wednesday, January 23 10:30 am / Heritage Hall
More information on page 6 Sign Language - 10 Week Class Continuing Friday, January 18, 25 10:30 am-noon / Activity Room 3
Center is Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 21
Community BUNCO Bash ! Friday, January 25
5:30 p.m. check in opens 6 p.m. dinner
7 p.m. BUNCO begins
JADE ON MAIN 1639 S Main
Broken Arrow 918-872-7931
Our treasures will follow you home
JADE
Antique & Vintage Boutiques
Jadevintagetreaures.com
JADE TREASURES 711 W Washington
Broken Arrow 918-994-6355
918.884.6022 (p)
918.505.1463 (f)
homehelpershomecare.com/South Tulsa
Michele Scott, MPT, M.A., CAEd
Administrator
5840 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 331
Tulsa, OK 74136
• Non-Skilled Home Care Services
• Senior Care • Recuperative Care
• New Moms • Personal Emergency
Response Systems
• Medication Dispenser & Mobile Unit
Member Orientation - Not Just for New Members
You may think that the Member Orientation
meeting set for 2 pm the second Tuesday of each
month is just for new members. New members are
encouraged to attend to learn more about the
activities and programming offered at the Center.
Long time members are also encouraged to attend.
As a seasoned member, you may think you
know all that the Center offers just by being familiar
with the Center’s calendar. You may also come and
enjoy one or two activities but hesitate to join in
other activities. Coming to the Member Orientation
will help even long standing members become more
aware of the scope of the Center’s programming.
This is your opportunity to ask questions about the
purpose of the Alzheimer’s Support Group, Guitar
lessons, the difference between the five line dancing
classes at the Center and more. You may discover
other interests or find an activity or program that
could inspire, motivate and help a friend or family
member. You may also discover the opportunity to
mentor a new member that shares an interest with
you.
The January Member Orientation will be held
January 8 at 2 pm in Activity Room 3.
Our thanks to Jeremy Moore and White River Fish Market for their sponsorship !
The domino tournament is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Join us !
Dick Saul &
Lee Marlow
Our thanks to Sand Plum Independent & Assisted Living
for brunch in December
The pool tournament is held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Join us !
Pool Congratulations !
1st Place JD Pippins 2nd Place David Sauter
• 3rd Place
Keith Costigan
Offer expires 2/28/2019 *
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Center News
Birthday Pot Luck Luncheon
Silver Arrow Estates will be providing Meatloaf for the Friday, January 11 Birthday Pot Luck Luncheon. Registration for Potluck will conclude by 11:20 am. To receive door prize tickets, you must register by that time. If you arrive later, please register in the office. You do not need to register prior to the luncheon. Entry is free for those celebrating birthdays in January. For others, bring a dish to share or pay
just $7. The BA Seniors own 4ever Quartet will be providing the entertainment. This talented group includes Larry Heard, Gary Sanders, Linda Engebretson and Mary Macey. Each participate in the Center’s Ole BAGS group also known as
the Broken Arrow Gospel Singers. Although the 4ever Quartet just began practicing in the fall, they’ve already performed one gig at the Veteran’s Center in Claremore where they were well received. The group’s primary repertoire is gospel music. Come and enjoy the talent of Senior Center members!
DOMINOES
Congratulations !
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Impact Lives - Substitute Bus Drivers Needed
Discover Your Body Needs with a Scan!
Call/Text for an Appointment
Ken & Jan Collins
(918) 694-7232 [email protected]
The Center’s bus plays an important role for a number of Center members. The bus provides safe and reliable transportation to and from the Center and in doing so, offers members the opportunity to socialize with others, enjoy Center activities and share a meal with their friends. Substitute bus drivers are needed to step in on occasion to ensure this Center benefit continues uninterrupted. If you are interested in substituting when needed, please inquire in the office.
Peace of mind comes
with the Watts Team
Take your retirement savings with you. Rolling over your 401(k) to a State Farm IRA is easy. I can take care of the paperwork while helping you with a retirement plan that meets your needs.
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In Memory Words are few, thoughts are deep.
Memories of you we will always keep.
Ruth E. Jindra
A memorial plaque has been placed in their memory.
Armenta Fromm Computer Training Appointments
Computer Training Appointments for help with Windows Computers are available at the Center. Schedule your individualized computer training session by calling Clay Johnston at (918) 893-6094. Those attending Clay’s appointments meet in the Computer Lab located in the Activity Rooms in the West wing.
Winter weather can strike at any time and precipitation often accompanies the cold weather making travel unsafe. Please remember that if the Broken Arrow Public School system has announced school closings due to weather conditions, the BA Senior Center will also be closed.
Winter Weather Reminder
Memorial Plaque - A Lasting Reminder
The BA Senior Center Memorial plaques, located in our lounge, list the names of those that have passed that others want to have remembered. It is a lasting memorial that remains for others to read and recall how so many have meant so much. You can honor the memory of a friend or loved one by adding their name plate with a minimum $50 donation. Please stop in the office for more information.
Hello - My name is Donna. I am here to share just how I got started with the BA Senior Center and why I stay. Year’s ago I was a very active person. I loved hosting parties and going places and doing things with friends. Over the years I gained a lot of weight and that took a toll on my
knees. I was unable to have knee replacement surgery. As a result of the pain and weight gain, I quit going places. Sadly, I started isolating myself at home. I started using a walker to help me get around. I didn’t want anyone to see me - to see what bad shape I had become. I was embarrassed and ashamed of myself. I felt helpless and hopeless. I researched the BA Senior Center to see what they offered and found they had a variety of classes plus a fitness room all at an affordable price. I paid my membership dues in April but could not find the courage to walk in the door again. Finally on June 21 I went to my first Chair Zumba class. Everyone was so welcoming and I loved the music. Carol invited me to stay for Zumba Gold. I laughed telling her I couldn’t even stand so I certainly wouldn’t be able to do Zumba Gold. She encourage me to do what I could while sitting in a chair. “Just keep moving,” she said. “That’s what’s important.”
I stayed. I was the only one with a walker. The only one sitting in a chair. I couldn’t do everything they did but I was there, I decided, to get my life back! I returned week after week. I discovered that everyone was there for the same reason - to get healthier Today I am much healthier. I am able to walk 10 times farther. I can stand alone and pick up my grandbabies. I have lost more that 40 pounds since I joined. Zumba has given me my life back. I am only one story. There are many other stories at the Center that will inspire you. Members from 55 to their 80’s. People losing 80 pounds. A woman who no longer needs a leg brace. Several cancer survivors. A gentleman who has recovered from breaking his back. Others in need of walkers and canes. All these people are exercising at the Center. I encourage everyone who is at home watching TV to turn it off and come join us for Chair Zumba , Zumba Gold, Fitness for Ladies, Line Dancing, Limited Exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga and more at the Senior Center. The classes are not only good for your health but they are fun. I can’t change my past but I can change my future. If you are not already coming, please come join us at the Center and change your future too. I came and now I am happier and healthier. I’ll be saving you a chair next to me!
New Year, New You! Inspiration From One Member’s Story
continued on page 7 Center News
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Zumba
Gold
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Sterling Willis, Marketing Director
Special NO COMMUNITY FEE!
$37 billion a year is stolen from America’s elderly
according to Bloomberg. Scams targeting older adults
are increasing. One way to protect yourself is by being
aware and educating yourself regarding scam tactics.
The Department of Justice is providing education
programs for seniors. Experts in the field from the
United States Attorney’s Office,
Northern District of Oklahoma will
be at the Center on Wednesday,
January 23 for a presentation
regarding scams targeting older
adults. The presentation will take
place in Heritage Hall (dining room)
and will begin at 10:30 am.
Presenters will include:
• Joe Wilson, Assistant United States Attorney, Elder
Justice Coordinator & Criminal Division
• Marianne Harrdcastle, Assistant United States Attorney,
Civil Division
• Cathy Coco Hill
Victim Witness Specialist
Presenters will focus on email scams (also known as
phishing scams which is the fraudulent practice of
sending emails purporting to be from reputable
companies in order to induce individuals to reveal
personal information, such as passwords and credit card
numbers) in addition to lottery, investment and charity
scams.
Specific scams that are prevalent in Broken Arrow will
also be discussed in addition to learning about
reporting such crimes to the BA Police Department.
Plan now to attend this important presentation.
Guard Against Scams
This presentation was scheduled last
month but was cancelled due to federal
government offices being closed for
former President Bush’s funeral.
It’s that time of year again. New Year’s resolutions. We’ve all made them. Did you know that roughly half of
Americans admit to making some kind of resolution and 65 percent of those resolve to exercise more? Yet despite
their good intentions, only 8 percent of people are successful in sticking to an exercise routine. Enjoyment of an
activity is a key element of becoming—and staying—motivated to participate, and that is where Zumba Gold comes in.
Zumba Gold at the Senior Center will provide all that you need to help you be successful in keeping that exercise
resolution in tact.
Monday through Thursday beginning at 3:15 pm you can hear the music and
happy, enthusiastic voices at the Center. It’s all coming from Zumba! Everyone is
glad to be there because they know, without a doubt, that they will enjoy the hour
movin’ and groovin’ to the music. Ask anyone who’s there. “Zumba gets me moving
and I have so many new friends,” says one Zumba Gold enthusiast. “If it weren’t for
Zumba I would probably be hibernating in my house. Thank goodness for the Center
and this class!” adds another member.
Much of the energy in the Center’s Zumba Gold class emanates from the teacher
Linda Few. A licensed Zumba teacher for the past 11 1/2 years, Linda’s talent is
inspiring others to become more active. “As a breast cancer survivor I think I seek
quality of life,” says Linda, “and Zumba makes me feel young. That’s why I’m
passionate about helping others become more active.” Linda encourages everyone in her
class, including both men and women, to move and notes that perfection is not a requirement.
“If you need to slow down or even stop and sit down for a minute, that’s OK. It’s all about
reaching a fitness level. If you stick with it, you will gain strength and making staying fit easier
and fun,” she adds.
Paced to suit the needs of older participants and beginners, Zumba Gold fitness programs
combine music and dance moves with physical
exercise, providing multiple health benefits including
body toning, strengthening and stretching of the
hip, leg, and arm muscles, improved cardiovascular
health and balance and flexibility.
Get started on keeping that New Year’s resolution
to be more active. Zumba Gold classes are held
Monday through Thursday (with the exception of the
second Thursday) at 3:15 in Centennial.
Wednesday, January 23
Marshall K. Dyer,
Attorney
30 Years in Broken Arrow Major Credit Cards Accepted
Free Initial Consultation
(918) 258-2711
www.okla-law.info
• Will and Trusts • Real Estate
• Estate Planning and Probate
• Criminal • Family and Domestic
2250 East 73rd Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
(918) 497-2416 phone
(918) 798-4493 mobile
(405) 775-1747 fax
Jeremy E. Moore [email protected]
Financial Consultant Member FINRA/SIPC
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Cindy Sansone Licensed Agent
5800 E Skelly Dr Ste 560 Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 906-3535 [email protected]
Daily Excellence in Providing Quality
People Service Food
Stacy Green ~ General Manager
Ask for your Senior Discount
In front of
Broken Arrow
Lanes
Bowling Center
4703 S. Elm
Broken Arrow
(918) 451-3291
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A wide variety of desserts are always available to attendees during each BUNCO event. Bakers are needed to provide desserts for our Friday, January 25 Community BUNCO Bash. Please sign up in the office to bring desserts for this important Center event.
BUNCO Attendees Look Forward to Dessert!
2nd Annual
Holiday Happy Hour
Fun-filled Days at the Center
Community BUNCO Bash Volunteers Needed
BUNCO Volunteer meeting Thursday, January 10, 2 pm, Activity Room 3
Enjoy the evening of Friday, January 25 by volunteering during the Community BUNCO Bash! “Volunteering at the BUNCO Bash events is fun,” says Gay Ferrell. “You have the opportunity to spend the evening with old and new
friends and help the Center with this annual fundraising event! I wouldn’t miss it!” Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas including: • Preparations before the event • Set up and tear down • Help in the kitchen Set up and organizing Serving Cutting Desserts Cleaning tables • Door prize setup • Door greeters • Volunteers willing to help where and when needed If you are interested in helping in any of the areas, plan to attend the volunteer meeting or let the office know how you would like to help.
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• Oklahoma Blue Cross Blue Shield • Coventry/Aetna
• Global Health/Generations Healthcare • AARP/UnitedHealthcare
• Humana • SilverScript
• Mutual of Omaha
Life offers you many choices. Let me help you choose the
right Medicare plan.
Call or email me for an appointment. 918-691-6979 or [email protected]
Licensed Agent for:
Donna Grady Medicare Specialist
Family Honors Jean and Ralph Jones with Donation
The February trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas is not the first for the Travel Group. As a matter of fact, this year’s trip marks the fifth year the group will be going because the destination is a yearly favorite. Set for February 21, 22 and 23, the trip highlights include horse racing, fabulous meals and hotel accommodations . Whether you like to place a bet or not, a stop at Oaklawn Racing Park is a highlight of the trip. During past trips the Senior Center group enjoyed an ’insider” tour of the track including the stables and jockey rooms in addition to reserve box seats at the race track that has been in business since 1904. If you have interests beyond the race track, Hot Springs also offers a choice of shopping and historic tours. Another highlight of the trip has been the Bell of Arkansas dinner cruise. Meals have included a delicious roasted chicken, fresh salad and cherry cobbler dinner. The evening comes to a close with music and a beautiful sunset on the water. The group will stay at the luxurious 5-star hotel, The Arlington in Hot Springs. The Hotel has a rich history. It was built at a time before Las Vegas or Florida were tourist destinations and at the time was considered to be a major resort destination. As the story goes, The Arlington is the hotel that Al Capone often frequented. Don’t miss out. Reserve your spot by completing a reservation form found at the puzzle table or on the Travel Group’s bulletin board and by providing a $50 deposit. Checks should be made payable to Safari Travel. Look for more detailed information regarding this trip in the February newsletter and during the travel group’s meetings scheduled for Thursday, January 10 and Thursday, February 7 at the Center. The group meets at 1 pm in Activity Room 3.
Travel Group Sets Sights for Hot Springs !
Leroy & Betty Henson (918) 724-1351
SAFARI TRAVEL Transportation Specialist
for the Senior Center’s Travel Group
February Senior Center Trip
Hot Springs, Arkansas
February 21, 22 and 23!
Kailynn, granddaughter of
Ralph and Jean Jones,
stands with the Jones’
daughters, Judy Hutter (left)
and Lynn Jones
The Center’s Centennial room has recently been
named the Jean and Ralph Jones Bridge Room following a
donation from their family. “We wanted to honor the
lives of our mother and father,” said Judy Hutter,
daughter of Jean and Ralph. “The Center meant the
world to my father especially. A gift to the Center honors
both their lives and I know that
he would be so pleased.”
For years Ralph Jones was a
fixture in the duplicate bridge
room. “My dad would talk
about how playing bridge at the
Center was the high point of his
life,” Judy adds. “He always said that bridge was the one
thing that kept his mind active and engaged. It kept him
young and he was so thankful for the opportunity to
play!” Even up to the age of 98, Ralph continued to
come to the Center.
Ralph’s longevity could be attributed to his
competiveness but also his
zest for life. His spirited story
telling of his memories as a
military police officer in
Africa and Europe during
World War II caught the
attention of others and were
spotlighted in a Tulsa World
interview in 2015. These
stories included a chance
meeting with the Pope, and
sipping on wine that was
likely set aside for General
Dwight Eisenhower and Army
Chief of staff George
Marshall.
Ralph encouraged his wife, Jean, to join the Center but
health problems eventually prevented her from coming.
Judy does recall her mother enjoying Party Bridge and
education sessions when she was able to come.
“Our family was so pleased to have the opportunity to
honor our parents. We see the plaque and know that
they would be happy to be remembered at the place
where they spent time enjoying life,” adds Judy. “We
hope that, given the opportunity, more families will be
inspired to honor the lives of parents and loved ones at
the Center.”
Let me help you find your . . .
Ever Happily
After
Chris Crawford
Sales Representative 6808 S Memorial Dr Suite 202 Tulsa, Ok. 74133 918.740.3719
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16 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:30-10:30am Singing 9:30-10:00 pm Beginning Ukulele Lessons 9:00-12:00pm Bags to Mats 9:30 -10:15am Beginning Bridge Lessons 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-12:00pm Individual Quilt Layout 9:30-10:00am Ukulele Lessons 10:00-12:00pm Ukulele Jam Session 12:00-4:00pm Quilting 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“Flight of the Phoenix” Rated PG 13 - 113 min
1:00-2:00pm Beginning Guitar Lessons 1:00-3:00pm Needle Crafters 1:30-2:30 "The 5 W's of Chronic Care" 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
17 8:00-9:00am Tai Chi 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:00–till over Pool Tournament
Sponsored by Forest Hills Assisted & Independent Living 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-10:30am Guitar Jam Sessions 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 9:30-12:00 pm Poker Lessons 10:00-12pm Learn to Knit 10:00-11:00am Yoga 11:30-12:00pm Basic Line Dance 12:00-1:00pm Beginning Line Dance 12:30-2:30pm Crochet Group 12:30-3:00pm Party Bridge 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
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21 8:00-9:00am 22 Tai Chi 8:30-11:30am Party Bridge 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 10:00-11:00 Advanced Line Dance 10:00-11:00am Yoga 10:00-4:00pm Paper Crafting 11:10-12:10pm Inter/Adv. Line Dance 12:15-1:15pm Tai Chi for Balance 12:45– 2:00pm Bingo for Prizes
Sponsored by: Floral Haven Funeral Home & Cemetery
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
23 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-12:00pm Bags to Mats 9:30-10:30am Singing 9:30-10:00 pm Beginning Ukulele Lessons 9:30 -10:15am Beginning Bridge Lessons 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-12:00pm Individual Quilt Layout 9:30-10:00am Ukulele Lessons
10:00-12:00pm Ukulele Jam Session 12:00-4:00pm Quilting 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“August Rush” Rated PG - 113 min
1:00-2:00pm Beginning Guitar Lessons 1:00-3:00pm Needle Crafters 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
24 8:00-9:00am Tai Chi 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-10:30am Guitar Jam Sessions 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 9:30-12:00 pm Poker Lessons 10:00-12pm Learn to Knit 10:00-11:00am Yoga 11:30-12:00pm Basic Line Dance 12:00-1:00pm Beginning Line Dance 12:30-2:30pm Crochet Group 12:30-3:00pm Party Bridge 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-10:00am Singing 9:30-12:00pm Macramé 10:00-12:00pm Creative Writing 10:30-11:00am Line Dance for Fitness Review 11:00-12:00pm Line Dance for Fitness 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“Chino” Not Rated - 90 min
12:15-1:15pm Tai Chi for Balance 12:45– 2:15pm Bingo for $$$ 1:00-4:00pm Painting/All Medium
28 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:30-11:00am Bible Study 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-3:00pm Crafting 1:00-2:00pm Beginning Tap Dance 1:00-3:00pm Novel Idea Class 1:30-3:00pm Photography
1:30-3:00 pm “Dealing With Change” Group 2:30-4:45pm Intermediate Tap Dance 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold 4:30-9:00pm Monday Night Pool 6:00-9:00pm Party Bridge 6:30-9:00pm Monday Night Dance
Sponsored by: Silver Arrow Estates
29 8:00-9:00am Tai Chi 8:30-11:30am Party Bridge 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 10:00-11:00 Advanced Line Dance 10:00-11:00am Yoga 10:00-4:00pm Paper Crafting 11:10-12:10pm Inter/Adv. Line Dance 12:15-1:15pm Tai Chi for Balance 12:45– 2:00pm Bingo for Prizes
Sponsored by: Seasons Hospice 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
30 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-12:00pm Bags to Mats 9:30-10:30am Singing 9:30-10:00 pm Beginning Ukulele Lessons 9:30 -10:15am Beginning Bridge Lessons 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-12:00pm Individual Quilt Layout 9:30-10:00am Ukulele Lessons
10:00-12:00pm Ukulele Jam Session 12:00-4:00pm Quilting 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“Mud” Rated PG - 130 min
1:00-2:00pm Beginning Guitar Lessons 1:00-3:00pm Needle Crafters 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
31 8:00-9:00am Tai Chi 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-10:30am Guitar Jam Sessions 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 9:30-12:00 pm Poker Lessons 10:00-12pm Learn to Knit 10:00-11:00am Yoga 11:30-12:00pm Basic Line Dance 12:00-1:00pm Beginning Line Dance 12:30-2:30pm Crochet Group 12:30-3:00pm Party Bridge 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
January 2019
25
8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-10:00am Singing 9:30-12:00pm Macramé 10:00-12:00pm Creative Writing 10:30-11:00am Line Dance for Fitness Review 11:00-12:00pm Line Dance for Fitness 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“8 Seconds” Rated PG 13 - 104 min
12:15-1:15pm Tai Chi for Balance 12:30– 2:30pm BUNCO 1:00-4:00pm Painting/All Medium
Residential Care
Marsha’s Place
Home/family-like environment
offering assistance with:
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Laundry
• Meals
• Medication Distribution
305 S. Fir Ave • Broken Arrow
(918) 706-5686
Community BUNCO Bash !
6 pm Dinner • 7 pm BUNCO
Closed in recognition of
Page 10 Page 11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-12:00pm Bags to Mats 9:30-10:00 pm Beginning Ukulele Lessons 9:30-10:30am Singing 9:30 -10:15am Beginning Bridge Lessons 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-12:00pm Individual Quilt Layout 9:30-10:00am Ukulele Lessons
10:00-12:00pm Ukulele Jam Session 12:00-4:00pm Quilting 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“The Shack” Rated PG 13 - 132 min
1:00-2:00pm Beginning Guitar Lessons 1:00-3:00pm Needle Crafters 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
3 8:00-9:00am Tai Chi 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-10:30am Guitar Jam Sessions 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 9:30-12:00 pm Poker Lessons 10:00-12pm Learn to Knit 10:00-11:00am Yoga 11:30-12:00pm Basic Line Dance 12:00-1:00pm Beginning Line Dance 12:30-2:30pm Crochet Group 12:30-3:00pm Party Bridge 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
4 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-10:00am Singing 9:30-12:00pm Macramé 10:00-12:00pm Alzheimer’s Support Group 10:00-12:00pm Creative Writing 10:30-11:00am Line Dance for Fitness review 11:00-12:00pm Line Dance for Fitness 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“The Hunt for Red October” Rated -135 min
12:45– 2:15pm Bingo for $$$ Senior Star of Woodland Terrace
12:15-1:15pm Tai Chi for Balance 1:00-4:00pm Painting/All Medium
7 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-3:00pm Foot Clinic 9:30-11:00am Bible Study 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-11:00am Book Club 10:00-3:00pm Crafting 1:00-3:00pm Novel Idea Class 1:00-2:00pm Beginning Tap Dance 2:30-4:45pm Intermediate Tap Dance 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold 4:30-9:00pm Monday Night Pool Tournament 6:00-9:00pm Party Bridge 6:30-9:00pm Monday Night Dance
8:00-9:00am 8 Tai Chi 9:00- Till done Domino Tournament 8:30-11:30am Party Bridge 10:00 -Till Done Fitness Machine Training
Sponsored by Summit Physical Therapy 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-11:30amComputer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 10:00-11:00 Advanced Line Dance 10:00-11:00am Yoga 10:00-4:00pm Paper Crafting 11:10-12:10pm Inter/Adv. Line Dance 12:15-1:15pm Tai Chi for Balance 12:45– 2:00pm Bingo for Prizes
Sponsored by: Forest Hills Care Center 2:00-3:00pm Members Orientation 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
9 8:30-3:00pm AARP Driving Program 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:00-12:00pm Bags to Mats 9:30-10:00 pm Beginning Ukulele Lessons 9:30-10:30am Singing 9:30 -10:15am Beginning Bridge Lessons 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-12:00pm Individual Quilt Layout 9:30-10:00am Ukulele Lessons 10:00-12:00pm Ukulele Jam Session 12:00-4:00pm Quilting 12:00-to the end Movie & Popcorn
“Jurassic World” Rated PG13 - 125 min
1:00-2:00pm Beginning Guitar Lessons 1:00-3:00pm Needle Crafters 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold
10 8:00-9:00am Tai Chi 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-12:00 pm Poker Lessons 9:30-10:30am Guitar Jam Sessions 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 10:00-12pm Learn to Knit 10:00-11:00am Yoga 11:30-12:00pm Basic Line Dance 12:00-1:00pm Beginning Line Dance 12:30-2:30pm Crochet Group 12:30-3:00pm Party Bridge 1:00-2:00pm Travel Club Meeting 2:30-3:30pm Volunteer Meeting 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance
11
Birthday Potluck Luncheon 11:30
Centennial Hall Entrée: Meatloaf
Silver Arrow Estates 9:00-10:00 am Singing 10:00 -12:00pm Creative Writing 10:00-11:00am Parkinson’s Support Group 1:00-4:00pm Painting/All Medium
14 8:30-9:45am Fitness for Ladies 9:30-11:00am Bible Study 9:45-3:00pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge 10:00-3:00pm Crafting 1:00-2:00pm Beginning Tap Dance 1:00-3:00pm Novel Idea Class 1:30-3:00 pm Photography 2:30-4:45pm Intermediate Tap Dance 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold 4:30-9:00pm Monday Night Pool 6:00-9:00pm Party Bridge 6:30-9:00pm Monday Night Dance
Sponsored by: Floral Haven Funeral Home & Cemetery
15 8:00-9:00am Tai Chi 8:30-11:30am Party Bridge 9:00– Till done Polishing Fingernails 9:05-9:50am Limited Exercise 9:30-11:30am Computer Training Appointments 9:30-12:00pm Train Dominoes 10:00-11:00 Advanced Line Dance 10:00-11:00am Yoga 10:00-4:00pm Paper Crafting 11:10-12:10pm Inter/Adv. Line Dance 12:15-1:15pm Tai Chi for Balance 12:45– 2:00pm Bingo for Prizes
Sponsored by: New Century Hospice 1:30-2:30pm Intermediate Line Dance 2:45-3:10pm Chair Zumba 3:15-4:10pm Zumba Gold 3:30 Til over Board of Directors
2019 January
December 31
Closed
January 1
Closed
Residential Care
Home/family-like environment
offering assistance with:
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Laundry
• Meals
• Medication Distribution
305 S. Fir Ave • Broken Arrow
(918) 706-5686
Marsha’s Place The Center will be closed on the
following holidays in 2019:
Tuesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
Monday, January 21- Birthday of Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Monday, February 18 - Washington’s
Birthday
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, October 14- Columbus Day
Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day