LEVINE SENIOR CENTER
1050 DeVore Lane, Matthews, NC 28105 704.846.4654
www.levineseniorcenter.org
LEVINE SCENE
July 2010 Important Message from our Board President:
President
Staff: It is no news that our current economic climate is poor and many
Dahn Jenkins in our community struggle to meet their financial obligations. We
Executive Director certainly recognize that for many, times are hard! One step we
Barbara Guthrie have taken to ensure that members continue to have access to our
Assistant Director quality programs and activities is to offer scholarships to those
Kathleen Dorn needing financial assistance. If you would like more information
Bookkeeper about our program, please contact Dahn.
Bill Burns
Director of Facilities
The same factors that affect your home budgets, affect ours at the
Levine Senior Center. While we try mightily to control costs, some
Rudolph Hamilton
Maintenance &
things are beyond our control. Record cold and record heat in the
Evening Manager past six months have had a big impact on our bottom line. Heat-
Melody Adams
ing and cooling costs so far this year have been $28,005, up 7.65%
Chef, Mellorina’s Catering over this time last year. And it looks like we are heading for an
extremely hot summer. In an effort to control expenses, we are
initiating new operating hours; effective July 1st, the Center’s
hours will be Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and
Scholarship opportunities are
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
available for membership and
class enrollment. For more
information please contact
One bright spot is that we will soon decrease our mortgage by a
Dahn Jenkins at 704-846-4654 digit—that’s right—we’ll owe just under a million dollars. While
we still have a huge financial obligation, it’s nice to see that all
Visa and Master Card our fundraising efforts are helping to whittle away our debt. The
now accepted! Board of Directors certainly appreciates all the events you have
attended, the items you have purchased and the contributions you
The Center will be closed, have made to the Center.
Monday July 5th
Many of you may be staying close to home this summer. Plan a
“stay-cation” with us: spend some time in our pool, play cards in
our community room, dine with Mel at Mellorina’s, waltz at one of
Vist our NEW our dances—you can just imagine you are at a fine resort doing
Massage Therapist those things and your pocketbook will be much happier!
Stefanie Dunham
Call
Wishing you a marvelous summer,
980-253-1444
Tina Ross
President, Board of Directors
Live Now Age Later...
Celebrate Life!
HOLIDAY COOK BOOK — DON”T FORGET to submit your recipes by Thursday, July 15th.
The theme is Holiday baking. See receptionist to turn in your recipes to share.
July Highlights Community Fun Day
For Friends, Food & Fund Raising
Tuesday, July 13th 7 AM– 9 PM
Independence Day Breakfast—Lunch—Dinner
“Bag-
“Bag - a - Book Sale” Bring your family & friends to Bob Evans and the
Tues., July 6th—Fri., July 9th Levine Senior Center will earn 15% of sales. Please
COMMUNITY WELCOME bring the “Community Fun Day” flyer with you to
$3.00 a Bag - Center will supply the bag the restaurant to ensure we receive the donation.
Funds will support our scholarship program.
How to Keep Your Brain Fit & Strong Center Earnings from June Fun Day was $112.00.
Brain Fitness Workshop
Tuesdays 7/6-7/27/10 11 AM-Noon 4 weeks
$25 Members $40 Non-Members
Everyone Welcome…
♦ Discover good new facts about the aging brain.
Hawaiian Luau
♦ Learn lifestyle tips for improving your mental well-being.
♦ Use your imagination and creativity to solve puzzles.
& Dance
Presented by Jeanette Leardi, M.A. a freelance writer, Buffet & Speciality Drinks
editor and teacher with honors in English from Rutgers
University and graduate certificate in Gerontology from Thurs., July 15th 6-9 PM
UNC Charlotte….Enroll today in the Center Library! Community Welcome !
$15.00 each
Purchase tickets in Center Library
GIRLS NIGHT OUT by Wednesday, July 14th 2 PM
at the Center
Thursday, July 8th 5:30-8 pm
Dress your Hawaiian Best
(Nordstrom’s show at 7 PM) Prize for Best Dressed !
Entertainment by our own
Fun, Food, Fashion $5.00 Hula Dancers: Ona Ona TuTu E
VENDORS include: Daphne’s Simply Southern Bakery,
and special guest dancers,
Dillards, Fast Frame, Hair-y Care-y, Mary Kay, Massage
Nani TuTu E from
Therapy by Stefanie Dunham, Mellorina’s Catering,
Cabarrus County Senior Center
Nordstrom’s, Pampered Chef, Premier Jewelry, Presbyterian
Hospital Matthews, Rocky River Vineyards, Stampin’ Up, Music provided by
Seams by Becky Jean, Tupperware, A&E Dance Studios A & E Dance Studio
and more….Register in Center Library or pay at the door. See a Volunteer
in the Library
to register for this
Summertime
Put Life Hawaiian Nite of Fun !
Back Into Your Life...
LIVING HEALTHY WORKSHOP ROSE SEMINAR presented by:
Fridays, July 9th—August 13th
1:00—3:30 PM 6 weeks
FREE Workshop for 55 & older
Space Limited to 15 Tuesday, July 27th 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Enroll today or Call 704-846-4654 “Exercise for Life”
Presented by: Speaker: Erin Ball, PT, DPT
Centralina Area Age ncy on Aging Presbyterian Rehab Center Steelecroft
Workshop leaders: FREE—please register in the Library
Eileen Polak & Barbara Guthrie Community Welcome!
Monthly Support Group Meetings Let’s Get Started: Fundraisers
Community Welcome!
Yard Sale
Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Support
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 8:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM
2nd Tuesday each month at 6:30 PM – Community Room
We need your stuff...drop off Friday, 9/10
Presented by: The Alzheimer’s Association
Bereavement 7th Annual Golf Tournament
2nd & 4th Monday each month 5 ~ 6:30 PM Monday, October 11, 2010
2nd & 4th Friday 10 ~ 11:30 AM – Community Room Shotgun start at 1 PM. Players, sponsors and volunteers
Presented by: Presbyterian Hospital & Palliative Care needed. Rolling Hills Country Club, Monroe. If interested
Diabetes in being part of the planning committee please contact
Monday, July 12th at 11:00 AM – Arts & Crafts Room Dahn Jenkins 704-846-4654 or Alvin Lewis 704-400-2274.
Presented by: Presbyterian Hospital Matthews 5th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
Pick up a project to work on today, we need you!
Computer Classes see Barbara Guthrie or visit “Busy Hands” on Wed. 1 pm
Open to the Community …
AUTO BELL FUNDRAISER…
Understanding Your PC Part 1 Windows XP The Center earned $557.60 from
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM 7/14-8/4/10 our recent car wash ticket sale.
Member $35 ~ Non~member $50 4 weeks Thanks to everyone for participating.
Understanding Your PC Part 2 Windows XP
Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM 8/10-8/31/10
Member $35 ~ Non~member $50 4 weeks Matter of Balance
Digital Imaging Made Easy Do you have concerns about Falling?
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM 7/14-8/25/10 This program emphasizes practical
Member $60 ~ Non~member $90 7 weeks strategies to manage falls.
Beginning PowerPoint 2003 Part 1 You will learn to:
Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM 8/10-8/31/10
*View falls as controllable
Member $35 ~ Non~member $50 4 weeks Starting August 10th
*Set goals to increase activity
Maintaining Your Computer *Make changes to reduce fall Tuesdays &
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM 8/11-9/1/10 risks at home Thursdays
*Exercise to increase strength for 8 sessions
Member $35 ~ Non~member $50 4 weeks
& balance 10 AM—Noon
Visit our website for more information ! Who Should Attend: FREE PROGRAM
www.levineseniorcenter.org *Anyone concerned about
Registration is required,
space is limited.
Enroll today in our Center Library falls Please register in library.
*Previous falls
*To improve flexibility, Sponsored By:
Wii Bowling…would love your arms to bowl ! balance & strength
We have openings for your participation *Anyone who has restricted
on Wednesday & Friday afternoons. activities because of falling
Stop by the Library and sign up
COMMUNITY WELCOME !
for this great exercise fun !
Grandmother’s Flower Garden
“TOGETHER IN EDUCATION” Quilt Raffle
$2.00 for one
Our Center with Harris Teeter support raised or 3 for $5.00.
$154.59 from March to May 2010 for our scholarship
program. We thank everyone who have renewed their Purchase tickets
Harris Teeter VIC card under number 6465 to in library. See
represent the Levine Senior Center. Each time you Barbara for help
use your card, the Center will receive a percentage. with ticket sales.
Quilt size 86”x103.5” Drawing in December
Mellorinas Catering
“Catering Beyond Your Expectations” TRAVEL SCENE
Is there a special event in your future ?
Wedding, Rehearsal Party,
Flat Rock Play House - Flat Rock, NC
Anniversary, Birthday or Great Day Trip!
Business Function.
August 04 “The Producers" $99 per person
If so, let the Levine Senior Center
host your next event. Contact Come join us for a delicious lunch at the Highland Lake
704-846-
Melody Adams at 704-846-4654 or Inn in Flat Rock, NC where the food is always great.
Mellorinascatering@gmail.com
From there we travel to the Flat Rock Play House to see
the award winning performance of "The Producers".
Levine Center members will receive
Laugh as Bialystock and Bloom sing and dance through
a 10% discount on room rentals
a brilliant show-biz scam as it goes hilariously wrong.
for private functions.
Depart from the Levine Senior Center
Leave: 9:30 AM - Return: Approx 7:30 PM
Registration Deadline July 14, 2010
SUMMER TRAVEL FUN
with FLAT STANLEY… Mackinac Island, Michigan
If you’re planning a trip, September 20-24, 2010
take Flat Stanley along. Includes 8 Meals. Two-night stay at The Grand
Hotel on Mackinac Island. Two deluxe breakfast
He hardly says a word or takes up space and he has buffets at The Grand Hotel. Horse drawn
a great smile! Stanley is a real traveler and will help carriage tour of Mackinac Island. Two 5-Star
dinners at The Grand Hotel.
make your trip an even greater and more interesting
A $100 deposit confirms your space.
one. We will be keeping a tally of all the interesting The balance of payment is due by July 20, 2010
places Stanley will visit with our Seniors this summer. Price per person
Please join us in this summertime fun! $1340 Single, $1070 Double, $1020 Triple
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See our travel bulletin board with information about Contact Bill or Grace Golda at 704-847-3426 for
Flat Stanley and his great contributions to our trips! more information on above trips. Trips are open
For more information, see our Center Receptionist. to members and community.
Last day to book cruise is July 8th, afterward, no guarantee of availability & pricing!
9 Night New England & Eastern Canada Cruise
Aboard the Explorer of the Seas September 15~25, 2010
(Departing from Cape Liberty, with pre-cruise night in New York City)
Manhattan, NY | Cape Liberty, NJ | Portland, ME| Bar Harbor, ME| Saint John, NB |
Halifax, NS | Boston, MA | Cape Liberty, NJ |Three Days Cruising at Sea
Cruise Package Includes: Airport & Port Transfers in Charlotte & NYC | Round Trip Air Fare from
Charlotte | 4-Star Hotel Accommodations in Manhattan | Cruise Fare, Fees & Taxes | Choice of Stateroom
Accommodations | Pre-Paid Onboard Gratuities | Group Insurance |Onboard Cocktail Reception
Stateroom Availability & Pricing * Book early for best choice of accommodations.
Superior Oceanview with Balcony (D2) | $2,945 | Oceanview (H) | $2,585 | *Per person, double occupancy.
Contact Bob Shaffer at 828.514.9494 or 866.930.7245 (Toll Free)
Interest
Of Great Interes t…..
“Share the Bounty” - Each summer the Center invites members and friends who have gardens and grow fresh
vegetables to bring their extras to the Center to share with those who don’t have access to home grown produce.
Sharing your bounty is a great way to make sure nothing is wasted. For questions, see Barbara Guthrie.
` What’s Happening at Levine Senior Center! 6-30-10e
NOTE : New operating hours effective July 1 st
Monday-Thursday 8 AM to 7 pm & Friday 8 am to 4 pm
“Happenings” When Time Room Dates & Information
Alzheimer’s Support 2 nd Tues. 6:30 PM Community 7/13/10
Bereavement 2nd& 4th Mon 5-6:30 PM Community 7/12/10 7/26/10
Bereavement 2nd& 4th Fri. 10-11:30 AM Community 7/9/10 7/23/10
Billiards Mon.-Fri. Mon-Thurs 8-7 Pool Rm. Fridays 8-4 PM
Billiards for Group Playing Tues/Thur 1-4 PM Pool Rm.
Bingo Friday 10 AM-Noon Arts/Crafts L
Book Club 4th Mon. 2-3:30 PM Board Room 7/26/10 E
Bridge – Beginning Tuesday 1-3 PM Multi-Purp. V
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Bridge - Intermediate Wed. 9:30-12:30 PM Multi-Purp. N
Bridge - Advanced Thurs. 1-4 PM Multi-Purp. E
Busy Hands Wed. 10 AM-Noon Arts/Crafts
Busy Hands Wed. 1-3 PM Arts/Crafts S
Canasta/Hand-Foot Monday 1 PM >>> Community E
Chess Wed. 1 PM >>> Board Rm. N
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Coffee Klatch Monday 9-10:30 AM Banquet O
Computer Help Monday 10:30 AM-Noon Computer R
Cribbage Tuesday 1 PM >>> Community
Diabetes Support Group 1 st Mon. 11 AM-Noon Arts/Crafts 7/5 (Center Closed) will meet on 7/12/10 C
Garden Club 1 st Mon. 1-2 PM Board Room 7/5/10 (Center Closed, will not meet) 8/2/10 E
Happy Times Club * Thurs. 10 AM-1 PM Banquet * (annual club dues $20.00) N
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Ladies Tea Party 2 nd Tues. 2-3 PM Board Room No Tea Parties in July & August E
Levine Performers Wed. 2-4 PM Multi-Purp. R
Line Dance Club Friday 2-3:30 PM Multi-Purp.
Maj Jongg Thurs. 1-4 PM Community M
Pinochle Wed. 1 PM >>> Community E
Poker Friday 1 PM >>> Community M
B
Potluck Games (formerly Bunko) 2 nd & 3rd Tues. 10 AM-Noon Community 7/13/10 7/20/10
E
Presbyterian Hospital Seminar 1 st Wed. 1-2 PM Banquet None in July, next one 8/4/10 R
RED HATS Club 1 st Tues. 11 AM-1 PM Banquet 7/6/10 S
Scrabble Thurs. 1 - 4 PM Computer
TOPS * “Take Off Pounds Sensibly” Monday 10-11:00 AM Community * (annual club dues $26.00)
Walking Club MWF 7:30 AM Outside Meet Front Entrance at 7:30 AM
Wii Sports (Bowling/Tennis) Wed. 1:15–5 PM Banquet 1st Wed. 2 PM-5 PM
Wii Sports (Bowling) Friday 10 AM-3 PM Banquet
PLEASE NOTE: If the minimum number of students for a class has not been
achieved 3 days pri or to class time, the class will be cancelled.
ARTS CLASSES
Card Making/Designs & Techniques Monday 2-4 PM Arts/Crafts 8/9/10 – 8/30/10
Tamra Davis 4 weeks Member $ 28 Non-Member $ 43
Ceramics Tuesday 2-4 PM Arts/Crafts 7 / 2 0 – 8 / 10 / 1 0 8 / 1 7 - 9 /7 / 1 0
Frank Pervin 4 weeks Member $ 28 Non-Member $ 43
Oil / Acrylic Painting Tuesday 10 AM-Noon Arts/Crafts 8 / 1 7 - 9 / 2 1 /1 0
Larry Ferguson 6 weeks Member $ 50 Non-Member $ 65
Water Color Painting Thursday 10 AM-Noon Arts/Crafts 9 / 2 - 1 0 / 1 4 /1 0 no c l a s s 9 / 2 3
Ginny Edelen 6 weeks Member $ 50 Non-Member $ 65
Learn to Draw Thursday 2-4 PM Arts/Crafts 9 / 2 - 1 0 / 1 4 /1 0 no c l a s s 9 / 2 3
Ginny Edelen 6 weeks Member $ 50 Non-Member $ 65
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C O M P U T E R C L A S S E S Computer Help – Mondays 10:30 to Noon
Understanding Your PC Part 2 Tuesday 9:30-11:30 AM Computer Rm. 8/10/10 – 8/31/10
Terry Bozarth 4 weeks Member $35 Non-Member $50
Beginning PowerPoint 2003 Part 1 Tuesday 1:30-3:30 PM Computer Rm. 8/10/10 – 8/31/10
Terry Bozarth 4 weeks Member $35 Non-Member $50
Understanding Your PC Part 1 Wednes. 9:30-11:30 AM Computer Rm. 7/14/10 – 8/4/10
Terry Bozarth 4 weeks Member $35 Non-Member $50
Maintaining Your Computer Wednes. 9:30-11:30 AM Computer Rm. 8/11/10 – 9/1/10
Terry Bozarth 4 weeks Member $35 Non-Member $50
Digital Imaging Made Easy Wednes. 1:30-3:30 PM Computer Rm. 7/14/10 – 8/25/10
Terry Bozarth 7 weeks Member $60 Non-Member $90
DANCE CLASSES
Western Line Dance NEW Monday 12-12:45 PM Multi-Purpose 8/16/10 - 9/27/10 (no class 9/6)
All L evel s Nance A svestas 6 weeks Member $ 25 Non-Member $ 40
Line Dance – High Beginner Monday 1-1:45 PM Multi-Purpose 8/16/10 - 9/27/10 (no class 9/6)
Nance Asvestas 6 weeks Member $ 25 Non-Member $ 40
Ballroom Dance Wednes. 4:30-5:30 PM 5:30 class-Beginners
Sebastian Wren On Going Multi-Purpose Member $5 class Non-Member $7 class
5:30-6:30 PM
EXERCISE CLASSES
Fitness Room – 8am -7pm Mon-Thur & 8am -4pm on Friday
Tai Chi-Advanced Mon. 7 / 2 6 - 9 / 2 0 / 1 0 ( no class 8/9, 8/16, 9/6)
Marsha Heedick 6 weeks 2 – 2:45 PM Multi-Purpose Member $ 40 Non-Member $ 55
Tai Chi-Intermediate Mon. 7 / 2 6 - 9 / 2 0 / 1 0 ( no class 8/9, 8/16, 9/6)
Marsha Heedick 6 weeks 3:00 – 3:45 PM Multi-Purpose Member $ 40 Non-Member $ 55
Yoga – Suzanne Diorio Mon. & or 10-11:30 AM Multi-Purpose 6 sessions Member $50 Non-$65 on
One class time = one session time Friday 12 sessions Member $85 Non-$100 going
Chair Aerobics Tues/Thurs 9:15-10 AM Multi-Purpose 8/10 – 9/16/ 10
Linda Costello 6 weeks Member $ 25 Non-Member $ 40
Cardio Aerobics Tues/Thurs 10:15-11:15 AM Multi-Purpose 8/10 – 9/16/ 10
Linda Costello 6 weeks Member $ 28 Non-Member $ 43
Pilates NEW Monday 8:30-9:30 AM Multi-Purpose 8/9/10 – 9/20/10 (no class 9/6)
Holly Brantley 6 weeks Member $ 28 Non-Member $ 43
Pilates Tuesday 6 – 7 PM Multi-Purpose 8/3/10 – 9/7/10
Holly Brantley 6 weeks Member $ 28 Non-Member $ 43
W A T E R C L A S S E S – Members Onl y due to limited space
Open Swim – Monday-Thursday 1:30-4:30 PM - Friday 1:30-3 PM
If minimum number of students for a class has not been achieved 3 days prior to class time the class may be cancelled.
Class Name Instructor Days / Time #Wk Dates Fee
8/2/10 – 9/10/10
6 wks 9 / 1 3 / 1 0 – 1 0 / 2 2 / 1 0 $52
Aerobics Yo/Lisa/Robin MWF 8-8:50 am
$55
6 wks 8/2/10 – 9/10/10 $52
Aerobics Yo/Lisa/Robin MWF 9-9:50 am 9/13/10 – 10/22/10 $55
6 wks 8/2/10 – 9/10/10 $52
Arthritis Minx/Minx/Robin MWF 10-10:50 am 9/13/10 – 10/22/10 $55
6 wks 8/2/10 – 9/10/10 $52
Move It or Lose It Minx/Minx/Robin MWF 11-11:50 am 9/13/10 – 10/22/10 $55
6 wks 8/2/10 – 9/8/10 $18
Strengthen & Tone Sandy MW 4:30-5 pm 9/13/10 – 10/20/10 $22
6 wks 8/2/10 – 9/8/10 $35
Aerobics Sandy MW 5-5:50 pm 9/13/10 – 10/20/10 $38
6 wks 8/2/10 – 9/8/10 $35
Aerobics Sharon MW 6-6:50 pm 9/13/10 – 10/20/10 $38
6 wks 8/3/10 – 9/9/10 $38
Aerobics Sandy Tues/Thur 8-8:50 am 9/14/10 – 10/21/10 $38
6 wks 8/3/10 – 9/9/10 $38
Move It or Lose It Plus Sandy Tues/Thur 9-9:50 am 9/14/10 – 10/21/10 $38
6 wks 8/3/10 – 9/9/10 $38
Arthritis Plus Minx/Sharon Tues/Thur 10-10:50 am 9/14/10 – 10/21/10 $38
6 wks 8/3/10 – 9/9/10 $38
Aerobics Minx/Sharon Tues/Thur 11-11:50 am 9/14/10 – 10/21/10 $38
6 wks 8/3/10 – 9/9/10 $38
`NEW Aerobics Robin/Sharon Tues/Thur 5-5:50 pm 9/14/10 – 10/21/10 $38
6 wks 8/3/10 – 9/9/10 $38
Aerobics Robin/Sharon Tues/Thur 6-6:50 pm 9/14/10 – 10/21/10 $38
Friday 3-3:50 pm 8/6/10 – 9/10/10 $22
“Mix It Up” Yo/Sandy/Lisa 6 wks 9/17/10 – 10/22/10 $22
NEW TIME
F I TN ESS R O OM o r O P E N S W I M - $75.00 for 6 months - $125.00 for one year - $15.00 monthly --- 6-30-10e
Center Closing – Monday, Sept. 6th for Labor Day