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Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 South Main Street

Broken Arrow OK 74012

Telephone: 918-259-8377

Email: sean@baseniors.org

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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Bill Gillingham

Graham Hacker

Andrew Paley

Sharon Paley

Charles Lewis

Larry Sadler

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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

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918.884.6022 (p)

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mscott@homehelpershomecare.com

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 blessed2binhealth@gmail.com

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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$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

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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 cindy.ssansone@farmersagency.com

Daily Excellence in Providing Quality

People Service Food

Stacy Green ~ General Manager

Ask for your Senior Discount

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Bowling Center

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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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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

ccrawford4@humana.com

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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