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Show Yhirsday. September 2J, 1999, Senior Citizens Center very accommodating JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN Th? Daily Herald No need SPRINGVILLE for Senior Citizens to be bored in Springville and Mapleton. The Springville-Mapleto- n Senior Citizens Center has an amazing schedule of activities, most of which are free. The center even provides a minibus to transport the aged and handicapped to the center for lunch. The seniors run their own programs, although they have a director to help with some of the scheduling and details. Regular activities include aerobics three days a week, a pool tournament or games two days a week, bingo every Wednesday, card playing, an oil painting class on Mondays taught by Omar Hansen, quilting two days a week taught by Ethel Phillips, porcelain and ceramics taught by Cindy Farrell and a Spanish class on Thursdays taught by Steven Boice. But that's only a start. Seniors who pay $3 for a year's membership can use five exercise machines at the center, participate in a health clinic on the third Wednesday of each month and participate in an outreach program each Tuesday. NOON MEALS are served reservations are required. Thursday is "Brown Bag Day," when bags of groceries are given away. On the last Fridav of the month, a big dinner is served, with entertainment. The next daily for which entertainment will be Drovided by the Bar KWranglers, a pro- lessional entertainment ctoud. and in October, it will be the Silverados from West Valley City. Once a month the seniors Seniors Page Flyin' high Springviiie-Mapleto- n By DAItV riERAL "THE tiii QMJr ft I "If people let us know what they want, we will provide it." Bud Schardine, director Springville-Mapleto- n Senior Citizens Center I can join a one-da- y tour to Wendover, plus longer tours of two or more days. In October, bus they can make a three-datour to Mesquite. The tours cost money, but costs are kept to a minimum, and housing is arranged for the two or three-day y fun trips. BRIAN FITZGERALD The Daily Herald Ruth Pearse Wallace, left, and Gai! Ross, of Robbin's Care Center of Payson, enjoy their first ride together in a small, Piper airplane high above Provo. The two were accompanied by several other seniors from the center, who flew above Utah County for a ride in separate airplanes. four-perso- n Whenever the Brigham Young University football team plays, the seniors have their own tailgate party. They have a big screen cable television set, and the center provides treats and drinks. "We can accommodate as many people as want to come," said Bud Schardine, director. They are also planning an overnight bus trip to Las Vegas when BYU plays the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. TWO CANYON breakfasts are planned each summer at Kelly's Grove in Hobble Creek Canyon. One of the great benefits is the health clinic conducted by student nurses from BYU and Utah Valley State College. The Senior Center has a clinic already set up in back that is like a small hospital where seniors can often get blood glucose tests, and a local hearing aid company will clean and test hearing aids for free. Schardine said the center is well equipped for all types of activities. "If people let us know what they want, we will provide it," he said. me, mm mm mm ffi Ultrr r'" ' P SALE rPt 1 Sets ..if. , Z99 4 Bonus SpecT ICO S. STATE cSleep (enters o fHiiic uiiii UNOON 705-284- 1 condor. vmm!)0cwii. Now Open Luxurious Accommodations in a home-lik- e atmosphere. Conveniently located nearTimpanogos hospital. Access to Wellness Clinic. S44 i Wd 920 North, Oram OPIN left. Come mm lb hemutffid kitchen, hrgefamify room end master suite. Ready (My -- ' j" ft $100,500 11-- 1 (Tjt p.m. Daily CUTEH pCOMSTWICTIOM (Qr? Delicious nutritionally balanced meals. Personalized recreational & activity prograr i. 24 hour supervision. Attentive and caring staff. 911 N. 800 W, Orem, (801) 434-758- 1 Utah 84057 X. 3 1 |
