Director's Message

Don't forget:

• Information posted at the Center takes precedence over any printed or website material.
• With changes to the ADA Rules for School District websites we will no longer be offering a .pdf of our newsletter to download and print. All of our event information will continue to be available on the Director's Message page and in the Calendar as well as on Facebook.
• Due to liability NO children under the age of 18 are allowed in the Senior Center.
• ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES START ON TIME! Arriving late is disruptive and disrespectful to other members and instructors. We ask that you please plan ahead and be on time.
• We are asking you to update your membership form to insure we have correct information on file. We are finding some incorrect phone numbers and out-of-date emergency contact information.
• When you’re feeling ill, the best thing to do is stay home and rest. Please don’t come to the Center where your germs can be spread.
• Did you know we take short day trips monthly with limited seating? Call for information.
• Contact the Center if interested in applying for food commodity boxes thru the county.
• First AND Third Wednesday of each month Grief Support Group meets at 11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, August 18; 2:15 p.m. Nurse Chat
• Tuesday, August 18; 2:15 p.m. Birdhouse Craft. Cost $5. Sign up in advance.
• Wednesday, August 19; 2:00 p.m. GDL Concert - Boogie with the Blue Cat Band.
• Thursday, August 20; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Card Making Class. Cost $12. Sign up in advance.
• Friday, August 21; 12:00 p.m. Chess.
• Tuesday, August 25; 2:15 p.m. Build a Bouquet. Must register in advance.
• Wednesday, August 26; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Senior Day at the Genesee County Fair.
• Thursday, August 27; 1:30 p.m. Rook. We will teach you how to play!
• Friday, August 28; 1:00 p.m. Stop the Bleed. Must register in advance.
• Thursday, September 3; 1:30 p.m. Rook. We will teach you how to play!
• Friday, September 4; 12:00 p.m. Chess.
• Thursday, September 10; 2:00 p.m. Partners4Recovery.
• Friday, September 11; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Senior Resource Fair at Flint Public Library.
• Monday, September 14; 2:30 p.m. GDL Concert - Matthew Ball: The Boogie Woogie Kid.
• Tuesday, September 15; 1:30 p.m. Cooking with Jay. Cost $10. Must prepay to register.
• Tuesday, September 15; 2:00 p.m. Nurse Chat.
• Thursday, September 17; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Card Making Class. Cost $12. Sign up in advance.
• Thursday, September 17; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MMAP Appointments. Schedule yours soon!
• Thursday, September 17; 12:30 p.m. Voices for Children. sign up in advance.
• Friday, September 18; 12:00 p.m. Chess.
• Monday, September 21; NO Drums Alive - class Canceled TODAY ONLY.
• Tuesday, September 22; NO Silver Sneakers with Abbie - class Canceled TODAY ONLY.
• Tuesday, September 22; 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Health Department Vaccine Clinic.
• Wednesday, September 23; 10:00 a.m. Junkluggers Ice Cream Sundaes. Must sign up in advance.
• Thursday, September 24; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Shredding Event.
• Thursday, September 24; 1:30 p.m. Rook. We will teach you how to play!
• Friday, September 25; 10:30 a.m. MSU Tasting & Nutrition.
• Friday, September 25; 1:00 p.m. Stop the Bleed. Must register in advance.
• Wednesday, September 30; 9:00 a.m. Vision Board. Sign up in advance.
• Thursday, October 1; 4:00 P.M. Technology Tutoring with Kevin from GDL. 
• Monday, October 5; 2:30 p.m. GDL Concert - Songs of the American Rail.
• Wednesday, October 7; 10:30 a.m. Consumers Power presentation. Must sign up in advance.
• Friday, October 16; 10:30 a.m. MSU Tasting & Nutrition.
• Friday, October 23; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mobile Secretary of State. By appointment only.
• Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8; 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Diabetes PATH Workshop. Must sign up in advance.
• Wednesday, November 4; 12:30 p.m. Managing Stress Workshop. Limited seating, must sign up in advance.
• Monday, November 16; 2:30 p.m. GDL Concert - Swing Sister Swing!
• Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Get Fit.
• Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Chair Yoga.
• Mondays at 11:30 a.m. Knit-A-Bit.
• Mondays at 11:30 a.m. Zumba.
• Mondays at 12:30 Samba Card Game.
• Mondays at 1:00 p.m. Euchre.
• Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Chair Exercise class. 
• Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Tabata with Teresa. Tabata is interval training that consists of sets of fast-paced exercises each performed for 20-30 seconds interspersed with a brief rest of 10 seconds.
• Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m Floor Exercises with Teresa. Members need to bring a mat or blanket to lie on. Exercise will be targeting legs and abdomen. This is a half hour class.
• Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. Silver Sneakers with Abbie.
• Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Chair Yoga.
• Tuesdays at 2:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga.
• Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Flint Arrowhead Barbershop Chorus.
• Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Beginning Line Dance.
• Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Line Dance.
• Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game.
• Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Crochet Group.
• Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Euchre.
• Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Chair Massage. Cost $6.
• Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Painting.
• Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Cardio and Strengthening.
• Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Floor Exercise with Teresa.
• Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Slow Flow Yoga with Carolyn.
• Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. Hustle Dance Class.
• Fridays at 9:00 a.m. Hatha Yoga.
• Fridays at 10:15 Strengthen and Condition.
• Fridays at 11:30 Senior Beats.
• Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game.
• Notary Services are available by appointment at the Center. Cost $5.00 for a Center member and $10.00 for non-members. 
• FREE eye care clinic by appointment only on Tuesdays from 9am - 1pm at St. Luke N.E.W Life Center 3115 Lawndale Avenue, Flint. 810-239-8710.
• Mott Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic provides dental check-ups and cleanings to Genesee County residents ages 60 years and older. Call 810-762-0493 to schedule your appointment.
• Anyone who comes to the Center daily or weekly, we are asking that you pick up your copy of the Newsletter at the Center. We are trying to cut costs of printing and bulk mailing. Thank You for your cooperation.
• If you carry a cell phone, you should put an entry in your phone book for ICE (In Case of Emergency). Under the ICE place the name and number of an emergency contact person. If you have two names, enter the second contact person as ICE2. The reason being that if in an emergency and you are unable to communicate with the emergency personnel, they will look in your cell phone and call any of the ICE numbers you have listed.
• Before venturing out in bad weather, be sure to check if the Center is open. Closure statements will be posted on our Facebook page as well as ABC12 and Mid Michigan Now.
• If you are interested in an activity we don't currently offer, let us know at 810-732-6290.
• Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CASeniorCenter

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