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August 2010
2 FREE Hearing Clinic
  Red Hat - Lunch at the "Industrial Revolution"
  Massage Therapy
  Wii Instruction
5 South Shore Seniors
  Wii Instruction
  Blood Pressure Screening
9 Massage Therapy
10 Advisory Board Meeting
11 First Travel - "The Johnny Cash Musical: Ring of Fire"
  Gardening Group
16 Massage Therapy
17-20 Fall Language Classes Begin in August
18 Fancy Foot Clinic
  Behind the Scenes of an Emmy
19-22 Boat Show
21-22 Art Festival - Washington Park
23 Cooking for One (or Two)
25 Gardening Group
26 Red Hat - Arlington Race Track
  Newsletter Assembly
28 Smooth Jazz Festival
30 Massage Therapy
31 Coffee with the Mayor

September 2010
3-6 Labor Dayz Fest
6 Labor Dayz BINGO
9-10 CLOSED - Floor Wax
11 Red Hat - South Bend Theatre Hilarious Comedy Production of Macbeth & Luncheon
13 FREE Hearing Clinic
16 First Travel - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
22 Make Your Travel Dreams A Reality
30 Fall Card Party

October 2010
3 Lion's Pancake Breakfast
4 FREE Hearing Clinic
9-10 Oktoberfest
11 Columbus Day - CLOSED
13 First Travel - "The Bavarian Fest 2010"
27 Red Hat - "Ghost Tour of Chicago"
28-31 Parlez Vous Francais? We're Going to Paris in 2010!
31 Happy Halloween!

November 2010
1-4 Parlez Vous Francais? We're Going to Paris in 2010!
1 FREE Hearing Clinic
2 Election Day
11 CLOSED - Veterans Day
12-14 Dunes Country Quilters
13 First Travel - "10th Annual Holiday Shopping Trip"
17 First Travel - "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"
18 Turkey Dinner
25-26 CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving


December 2010
4 Festival of Lights & Chili Cook Off
6 FREE Hearing Clinic
  Salute to Park Dept
10 Senior Center Christmas Party
13 Red Hat - Christmas Party at Senior Center
23-24 CLOSED - Christmas
31-1 CLOSED - New Years



Regularly Scheduled Programs
Monday 9:45AM
10:30AM
12:00PM 2:00PM
Exercise
Yoga & Acupressure
Duplicate Bridge
Knitting & Crocheting Bee
Tuesday 9:00AM
9:00AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
12:30PM
1:00PM
1:00PM
Billiards
Ceramics
Mahjong
Euchre
Tai Chi
Spanish
Spanish
Cards
Euchre
French
Wednesday 8:30AM
9:00AM
9:45AM
10:30AM
10:30AM
10:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
12:30PM
SHIP (call for appt.)
Men's Club
Exercise
Tai Chi/Qigong
Line Dancing
German
Double Pinocle
Cards
Mexican Train/Dominoes
Thursday 9:00AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
1:00PM
1:00PM
2:00PM
Billiards
Tai Chi
Spanish
Spanish
Painting
Bingo
German
Friday 9:00AM
9:45AM
10:30AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
12:00PM
12:15PM
1:00PM
1:00PM
2:00PM
3:00PM
Painting
Exercise
Tai Chi/Qigong
Sing-a-long
Bunco
SHIP (call for appt.)
Pinochle
Spanish
Computers & Internet
Computers & Internet
Computers & Internet



August 2
FREE Hearing Clinic
Special Event! FREE Hearing instrument demonstration and otoscopic view of the ear canal. Reserve your appointment today! Provided by Acoustic Audio Service of Michiana. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 2
Red Hat - Lunch at the "Industrial Revolution"
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 2, 9, 16 & 30 - 12:30PM - 3:00PM
Massage Therapy
Please call 873-1504 and leave your name and number. The massage therapist will contact you to schedule your appointment. Each session is 15 minutes long at a cost of $10. For longer sessions, book 2 or more back-to-back. MUST call for appointment.

August 2 & 5
Wii Instruction
We now have instructors to teach the Wii game system. It's fun, easy, very little effort to play and you'll be a part of the latest game craze. The classes will be held on Mondays at 10am with Barb Fisher and on Thursdays at 12pm with Jerraly Stark. To sign up call 873-1504 and be sure to indicate which day you'll be attending. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 5 - 2:00PM
South Shore Seniors
WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR 3 NEW MEMBERS! The purpose of this club is to learn about stocks and mutual funds, to learn to purchase quality, growth stocks and to develop a strategy of lifelong investing. For more information, please call Ceil Brinckman / 872-2724, Jeanne Tieken / 878-8519 or Jan Gonzales at 269-469-1756 for more information!

August 5 - 12:30PM
Blood Pressure Checks \ Miller's Merry Manor
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 10 - 9:30AM
Advisory Board Meeting
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 11
First Travel - "The Johnny Cash Musical: Ring of Fire"
$72 per person. For more information, click here!

August 11 & 25 - 12:00 NOON
Gardening Group
The Gardening Group continues with Master Gardener instructor Dennis Brittain. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 17-20
Fall Language Classes Begin in August
A variety of language classes will be offered here at the MCSC this fall. The courses are gratis; however, a textbook normally costing from $5-8 is required. Most courses are 2 hours per week with several courses meeting just an hour a week. The classes begin mid-August and run for 13 weeks, concluding just before Thanksgiving. During the past several years, over 75 seniors have studied a second language in this program. The text books can be purchased at the beginning of the first class, depending on the availability of such textbooks. For additional info contact Al Tieken at 878-8519. Times and start dates are:

Beginning French I Thursdays 1-2:50pm August 19
Beginning French II Tuesdays 11:10-12:10pm August 17
Beginning German I Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am August 18
Teach Yourself Spanish II Tues/Thurs 11-11:50am August 17*
Hispanic Literature I Tues/Thurs 12-12:50pm August 17*
History & Culture of South America 1:00-2:45pm August 20*

* A reading knowledge of spanish is required for these classes.

August 18
Fancy Foot Clinic
To be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Cost will be $28 for new patients, $23 for returning patients. Bring your own towel, soaking tub & lotion. Karla Schoff, LPN runs this clinic. Call 873-1504 for an appointment.

August 18 - 12:30PM
Behind the Scenes of an Emmy
A behind the scenes look at the process leading up to the 62nd Prime time Emmy Awards. Come see the actual DVD box sets containing the nominations from all the major studios. Our speaker is Sarah Floyd from Home Helpers. Sarah used to work for the studios in Los Angeles and her brother is an Emmy Award winning animator. Drinks and snacks will be provided at the event. Please RSVP. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 19-22
Boat Show
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 21-22
Art Festival
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 23 - NOON
Cooking for One (or Two)
The Arbors of Michigan City will host a demonstration cooking class on pan cooking, and cooking for one (or two). If you are interested in learning more (and tasting some delicious recipes), please RSVP to Heather or Tanya at 874-5211.

August 26
Red Hat - Arlington Race Track
Includes 2 hour buffet in the fabulous international room with 3 hour beer & wine bar, admission, bus and gratuities. Dress code: Business Casual. No denim, shorts, t-shirts, athletic shoes or abbreviated attire. Departs Dunes Plaza at 10am and returns at 8pm. Cost is $83.50. Deadline to sign up is August 6. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 26 - 8:00AM
Newsletter Assembly
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 28
Smooth Jazz Festival
In Washington Park featuring U-Nam, Urban Jazz Coalition, Tom Braxton, Jeff Lorber & Oil Silk. Tickets available by calling 1-800-585-3737 or online at starticketsplus.com. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

August 31 - 9:30AM
Coffee with the Mayor
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 3-6
Labor Dayz Fest
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 6 - 10:30AM
Labor Dayz BINGO
Cash prizes, Food and Beverage are available. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 9-10
CLOSED - Floor Wax
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 11
Red Hat - South Bend Theatre Hilarious Comedy Production of Macbeth & Luncheon
Matinee is at 3pm EST. Car pool to this event. Lunch at the Masonic Temple next door to the South Bend Theatre located at 403 Main St. This is the 8th annual event for Red Hat Ladies sponsored by the SB Theatre. Cost is $30 includes tax and gratuities, lunch buffet & matinee. Deadline to sign up is August 27. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 13
FREE Hearing Clinic
Provided by Acoustic Audio Service of Michiana. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 16
First Travel - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
$72 per person. For more information, click here!

September 22
Make Your Travel Dreams A Reality
Learn how to get the most for your travel dollars. Discover what destinations are popular and affordable. Get tips for traveling and protecting your investment. All ages of travelers welcome! Sponsored by First Travel Center. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

September 30
Fall Card Party
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


October 3
Lion's Pancake Breakfast
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 4
FREE Hearing Clinic
Provided by Acoustic Audio Service of Michiana. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 9-10
Oktoberfest
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 11
Columbus Day - CLOSED
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 13
First Travel - "The Bavarian Fest 2010"
$70 per person. For more information, click here!

October 27
Red Hat - "Ghost Tour of Chicago"
Conducted by the original ghost hunter, Richard Crowe. Includes bus, tour by bus and family style lunch. Senior friendly, no stairs and very little walking. Cost is $75. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

October 28 - November 4
Parlez Vous Francais? We're Going to Paris in 2010!
8 days, 8 meals. Champs-Elysees, Arch de Triomphe, the Seine River, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame de Paris, Sacre Coeur. Pick up the full color brochure at the Senior Center or First Travel Center today! For more information, click here!

October 31
Happy Halloween!
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.
November 1
FREE Hearing Clinic
Provided by Acoustic Audio Service of Michiana. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 2
Election Day
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 11
CLOSED - Veterans Day
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 12-14
Dunes Country Quilters
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 13
First Travel - "10th Annual Holiday Shopping Trip "
$35 per person. For more information, click here!

November 17
First Travel - "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas "
$72 per person. For more information, click here!

November 18
Turkey Dinner
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

November 25-26
CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.


December 4
Festival of Lights & Chili Cook Off
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 6
FREE Hearing Clinic
Provided by Acoustic Audio Service of Michiana. For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 6
Salute to Park Dept
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 10
Senior Center Christmas Party
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 13
Red Hat - Christmas Party at Senior Center
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 23-24
CLOSED - Christmas
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

December 31 - January 1
CLOSED - New Years
For more information, please contact the Senior Center.

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