senior newsletter november december 2013
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Thank you to the following businesses that helped sponsor events!
THANK YOU!!
www.hvparks.com
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Monday, November 25
12:15 p.m. The Robert & Lee DuVall Center
Join us as we celebrate all the things we are thankful for! Turkey will be provided.
You bring a side dish!Cost: FREE!
Sign up by Wednesday, November 20 at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center or call Sarah at
972-317-7430
972-317-7430
Our Mission To enhance the quality of senior citizens’ lives and to promote
dignity, respect, and well-being in a caring, sharing, friendly, welcoming environment.
Highland Village Senior All-Star News November/December 2013
At a Glance
Events for November11/7 Meals on Wheels 11/11 Veterans Day11/13 Reunion Tower trip 11/21 Meals on Wheels11/25 Thanksgiving Lunch11/28 CLOSED 11/29 CLOSEDEvents for December12/2 Food Drive Starts 12/2 Senior Voice Meeting12/4 Jupiter Bingo Hall trip12/5 Meals on Wheels 12/12 Prairie Lights trip 12/19 Meals on Wheels 12/19 Last Day Food Drive12/24 CLOSED12/25 CLOSED12/31 New Year's Eve party
Highland Village Senior All-Stars The Robert & Lee DuVall Center 948B Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077 972-317-7430hvparks.com
Senior All-Star Staff Sarah Alexander, Recreation [email protected]
TRANSPORTATION
Is transportation an issue for you? Would you like to participate in the daily activities of the Senior All-Stars, but can’t get here? We’d like to hear from you.
Please email or call Sarah at: [email protected] or 972-317-7430
Here are some transportation services offered in our area.
DCTA offers curb to curb ADA paratransit service in Denton and Lewisville and demand-response (Non-ADA) service in Lewisville/Highland Village and Denton for the
disabled and elderly (65 years and older) patrons.For more information or to schedule a ride call 940-243-0077
Or visit them on the web at: http://www.dcta.net
Parks and Recreation Staff
Director of Parks and Recreation Linda Cornelius
Parks Administrative Assistant Terry Golden
Recreation & Park Project Superintendent Fince Espinoza
Parks Superintendent Tommy White
Recreation Coordinator Andra Boxberger
Recreation Assistant Sarah Alexander
Ideas and Suggestions
Do you have a great idea or suggestion for a trip,
program or special event? We would love to hear from you! 972-317-7430 or email Sarah at: [email protected]
CommitteesWe need your help! Please volunteer to serve on one of our committees.• Senior Voice• Trip Committee• Social Committe• Special Event Committee• Hospitality Committee Please contact Sarah Alexander at 972-317-7430 if you are interested in serving on any of these committees.
Daily ActivitiesMonday Tuesday Thursday
Walking Club - 8:30 a.m. meet outside the Municipal Complex @ 1000 Highland Village Road Game Day - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A variety of card games like Pennies are played.
Texas Hold’em -1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pickleball -1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Game Day - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A variety of card games like Pennies, Dominoes and 42 are played. Pickleball - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walking Club - 8:30 a.m. meet outside the Municipal Complex @1000 Highland Village Road. Game Day - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A variety of card games are played. Bridge - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pickleball - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Meals on Wheels - 12:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. A $4 donation is greatly appreciated.
November Carol Stamper 11/1Lucille Lock 11/1 Jane Goke 11/4 Helga Williamson 11/6 Ruth Raynor 11/8 Carol Reese 11/13 James Diaz 11/17 Jay Trivedi 11/19Pat Schier 11/20 Wanda Shelley 11/20 Marie Konecny 11/21 Janice Pinkston 11/22 Connie Verdeur 11/22 Linda Brown 11/30
December
JoJo Kunz 12/1 Opal Vale 12/1 Dale Meyer 12/2 John Aggus 12/3 Catherine Christopherson 12/3 Marjori DiMasi 12/4 Clem Verdeur 12/4 John Eberstein 12/7 Mary Brooks 12/9Gloria Bohrer 12/10 Carolyn Hendry 12/13 Curt Goke 12/14 Carol Carlson 12/20 Yvonne Tuxhorn 12/20 Charles Lambert 12/25 Trudy Molohon 12/28 Helen Bird 12/31
Special Interest Groups
Walking Club
Put on some comfortable shoes and check out the great trails we
have here in Highland Village!
The Walking Club meets on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. at the
Municipal Complex located at 1000 Highland Village Road.
Fitness Notes: 40 laps around the pickleball court at
The Robert & Lee DuVall Center = 1 mile
WSG Widow Support Group
Have you lost a beloved spouse? Do you need
someone to relate to and to listen to you?We would like to invite you to the Widow's and Widower's group that meets every Saturday
morning for breakfast in Lewisville. We enjoy a delicous breakfast for $8/person (includes tip).We are a mixed group of men and women of all ages
that gather together weekly to share and to care for each other.
Please join us at 9:00 a.m. at the Sapphires Tea Room in the Antique Gallery/Mall of Lewisville. 1165 South Stemmons (I35E), #128 Lewisville.
Call Gail Barrett at 972-219-1236 for additional info.
The Book Club meets at
Barnes & Noble in The Shops at Highland Village
onthefirstWednesdayofthemonth11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
November's Book The Girls of Atomic City
by Denise Kiernan
December's Book The Blind Assassain by Margaret Atwood
Do you have a special talent or hobby that you would like to share with others?
If so please contact Sarah Alexander at 972-317-7430
Caring Corner Do you know of anyone who is ill?
Please contact Patricia Bryant at 214-649-2787 or
email her at [email protected]
Help Needed!! We are sewing blankets for chemo patients to use during treatments. If you have any extra time to help it would be greatly appreciated. If you are available to help please call Sarah at 972-317-7430.
FREE!!
Special Events November/December
Meals on Wheels Lunch & Bingo
Thursday, November 21
12:30 p.m.Come join us for a $4 lunch provided by Meals on Wheels then stay for bingo afterwards. Cost: $4 cash payable that daySign up is required!! Please sign up by Monday, November 18 at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center or call Sarah at 972-317-7430
FREE!!Thanksgiving Luncheon Monday, November 25 12:15 p.m. The Robert & Lee DuVall Center Join us as we celebrate all the things we are thankful for! Turkey will be provided. You bring a side dish! Cost: FREE! Sign up by Wednesday, November 20 at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center or call Sarah at 972-317-7430
Canned & Non-Perishable Food Drive
It's that time of year again when we come together to help those in need. We are having a canned food/non-perishable food drive starting Monday, December 2 - Thursday, December 19.There will be a drop box by the front desk at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center where you can drop off your food.Food will be donated to local charities.
Thanks for your help!!!
Events/Trips December
Jupiter Bingo Hall - Richardson
Wednesday, December 4
Join us as we play every type of BINGO imaginable at the Jupiter Bingo Hall in Richardson. Time: Bus will leave The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 11:30 a.m. with bingo starting at 12:15 p.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m.Cost: $5 resident $6 non resident **Bring money to play bingo games.Register by Thursday, November 28 online at http://activenet.active.com/hvparks or at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center.
Prairie Lights - Grandprairie
Thursday, December 12
Join us as we see more than 4 million lights, hundreds of all-new displays, an all new Holiday Magic light show, and new walk-through lighted displays.Cost: $11 resident $13 non resident (includes bus ride and admission) *Dinner will be on your own at the Oasis on Joe Pool LakeBus will leave The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 4:00 p.m.Register by Friday, December 6 online at http://activenet.active.com/hvparks or at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center.
Sign up now!!!
Trips November
Join the Fun!
All trips must be paid for in full for your spot on a trip to be finalized.You can register for trips in person at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 948B Highland Village Road or online at: http://activenet.active.com/hvparksNo refunds will be given if there is an entry fee on the trip. Refunds will be given if a trip is cancelled due to weather or if there is not enough people to meet the required participation. Lunch or Dinner will be on your own unless noted. Walking involved on trips *Minimal Walking **Lots of Walking
Trip Notes
Trips Do you have somewhere you've been wanting to go but
didn't want to deal with the hassle of driving and parking? Have you heard of somewhere unique and interesting to go?
If so please share your ideas with Sarah! [email protected] or 972-317-7430
Reunion Tower
Wednesday, November 13
Join us as we check out the newly re-opened Reunion Tower and the new GeO-Deck.We will have lunch afterwards in Dallas. (on your own)Time: Bus will leave The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 10:15 a.m. and return after lunch.Cost: $20 resident $24 non-residentRegistration deadline is Friday, November 8To register please go to: http://activenet.active.com/hvparks
New Years Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31
6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Dinner, Dancing, Door prizes and Entertainment! Cost: $10/person Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please sign up by Monday, December 23 You can register online at www.activenet.active.com/hvparks
or in person at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
NOVEMBER 20131 2
3 4Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
5Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball
6 7 Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Bridge 12:00 Meals on Wheels 1:00 Pickleball
8 9
10 11
Game Day Happy Veteran's Day 8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
12Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball
13 14Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Pickleball
15 16
17 18Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
19 Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball
20 21Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Bridge 12:00 Meals on Wheels 1:00 Pickleball
22 23
24 25 26 Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball
27 28 29
The Robert & Lee DuVall Center will be
CLOSED for the holiday
30Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 12:15 Thanksgiving Lunch 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em The Robert & Lee DuVall
Center will be CLOSED for the holiday
Reunion Tower trip Bus leaves The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 10:15 a.m.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5
Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Bridge 12:00 Meals on Wheels 1:00 Pickleball
6 7
8 9Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
10Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball
11 12 Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Pickleball 4:00 Prairie Lights Trip
13 14
15 16Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
17Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball
18 19
Game Day 8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Bridge 12:00 Meals on Wheels 1:00 Pickleball
20 21
22 23Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
24
The Robert & Lee DuVall Center will be CLOSED for the holiday.
25 26Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Pickleball
27 28
29
30Game Day
8:45 Walking Club 9:30 Open Game Time 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
31Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball 6:30 New Years Eve Party
December 2013
Merry Christmas! The Robert & Lee DuVall Center will be CLOSED for the holiday.
Game Day 9:30 Open Game Time 12:15 Senior Voice Meeting 1:00 Pickleball 1:00 Texas Hold’em
Game Day
9:30 Open Game Time 9:30 Dominoes, 42 1:00 Pickleball
Jupiter Bingo Hall TripBus leaves The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 11:30 a.m. Book Club - 11:00 a.m.
Start of Food Drive
Last Day of Food Drive