ORCHARD VIEW SENIOR PROGRAM April, May and June 2014

Please call 231.760.1493 or 231.760.1350 to register OR visit us online at www.orchardviewce.org

INDOOR FLEA MARKET

Orchard View Community Education is sponsoring an indoor flea market and expo

on Saturday, April 12. It will be held at the Community Education Center @ 1765 Ada Avenue from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Here’s an opportunity to clean closets and make a little money. We do all the

advertising for you! Cost is $15.00 per booth rental. Call 760-1493 for more information.

FREE SEMINAR—FINAL EXPENSE INSURANCE Join us for a discussion concerning State regulated life insurance pro-grams. Why are most not prepared? What is practical and what to watch out for.

PICNIC AT LAKE MICHIGAN—The OV Senior Advisory Board will once again host our annual summer picnic at NORM KRUSE PARK #4 (NEW LOCATION). Tickets will be available starting in May at all senior activities and at the Community Education Office.

Date: Tuesday, June 17 Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Norm Kruse Park #4 NEW LOCATION Fee: $4.00 per person

The Community Education building is open to the public for walking the halls during the following times: Monday: 4-7pm Tuesday: 4-7pm Wednesday: 4-7pm Thursday: 4-7pm Friday: 4-5pm Saturday: 9-12 pm

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Presenter: Senior Benefits & licensed agent, Aaron Crawford Date: Tuesday May 6th Time: 10:30 am Location: Orchard View Community Education Call 760-1493 to reserve a spot.

BINGO Join in the fun and play bingo with us as your schedule allows! No reservations are necessary. Date: Mondays & Fridays (No bingo Fri April 18) Time: 12:00 pm—3:00 pm Fee: 25 cents per card & $1.00 per person

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Each month a book is chosen to be read. Group discussion follows. Open to all adults.

Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month Time: 10:45 am Fee: Free

BOWLING Join us at Northway Lanes for a great time of bowling! Shoes and coffee are included in your game fee. No reservations needed. Date: Every Wednesday Time: 1:00 pm Location: Northway Lanes Fee: $5.75 for three games BRIDGE CLUB Join us on Tuesdays for an afternoon of playing bridge and socializing. Please call Joann at 760-1493 if you are interested. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 12:45 pm Fee: $1.00 per person

COMPUTERS FOR GOLDEN AGERS—Level 1 Do you have a computer and wonder what to do with it? In this class you will feel comfortable using your PC, getting around the operating system and organizing your files. Explore the internet, set up an email account and much more! This fun class is designed specifically for seniors. Meets twice a week Mondays & Wednesdays for four weeks. Date: Starts Monday April 21st Time: 1:00 pm—2:45 pm Location: OV Community Ed Fee: $62.00

EUCHRE PLAYERS You’re invited to join our Euchre group. Get together with friends and have a great time! Date: Every Wednesday Time: 1:00 pm Fee: $1.00 per day

GATHER TOGETHER DINNERS Dinner at 6:00 pm followed with the program/dance at 6:45 pm. Held at Orchard View Middle School. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Please bring your own table service. You must call 760-1493 by noon the Friday before each dinner to make your reservation! To cancel, please leave a message at 760-1493. Fee: $7.00 per person. Date: Monday, April 14 Entertainment: Unbreakable Pride Date: Monday, April 28 Entertainment: The Silvertones Date: Monday, May 12 Entertainment: Silverado

ARTHRITIS STRETCH & BALANCE PROGRAM This class is designed for anyone dealing with any arthritic condition. Stretching exercises will help improve your flexibility, balance and reduce pain and stiffness. Discussion on living and coping with arthritis will be included. Date: Starts Thursday April 17 Time: 10am –11am Fee: $25.00 for 6 weeks Location: OV Community Ed Instructor: Gayle Patterson (certified through the Arthritis Foundation)

SPARTAN UPC LABELS We continue to save UPC symbols from Spartan products and labels from Campbell products. We are also saving pull tabs from pop cans. You may turn them in at any senior program function or at

the Community Education Center.

All classes are held at the Community Education building at 1765 Ada Avenue unless otherwise noted. Orchard View Schools extends equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital sta-tus or hardship. Orchard View Schools believes all individuals should have the opportunity to participate in its activities or

events. The Senior Program is self-funded so in some circumstances senior program participants are required to pay tuition/fees should additional staff and/or materials be required to meet the needs

ATHLETIC

SPORTS PASSES Senior citizens ages 60 and over who live in the

Orchard View District may get free passes to Orchard View sporting events. Call 760-1493 for

more details.

MELODEARS You are invited to join our chorus, the Melodears. Laugh and sing and have a great time! Men and women are both welcome. Call 760-1493 for more information. Date: First Monday of the month Time: 4:00 pm Fee: No charge

OIL PAINTING Anyone can paint if they have a desire. Class begins with a lecture/demonstration. Instruction includes understanding color, use of brushes and how to create a beautiful painting. The remainder of class time students work on the painting of their choice. Date: Thursdays starting April 3 Time: 10:30 am—12:30 pm Fee: $48.00 per person for a six week session Instructor: Pauline Stitt. Supply list is available; please call 760-1493

DRAWING CLASS Learning to draw what you see is one of life’s most delightful accomplishments. This class will cover the basic elements of drawing including perspective, composition and much more. We will be using still life arrangements as well as working from models. Bring 11x14 (or larger) spiral drawing pad. Date: Thursdays starting April 3 Time: 9:00-10:30 am Fee: $36.00 for 6 week session Instructor: Pauline Stitt

WII BOWLING Join us and have a great time bowling without a ball!! No bowling balls or shoes needed! Date: Every Friday Time: 10:00 am—12:00 pm Fee: $1.00/session

WOODCARVING CLUB A piece of wood, a little time, and this class can get you started making beautiful wood sculptures. If you are already working on a project, please bring it to your first class. All levels of ability including beginners welcome! Our more experienced woodcarvers will help you learn basic techniques. Date: Every Thursday Time: 1:00 pm—4:00 pm Fee: $1.00/session

GENTLE YOGA Learn simple posture and stretches, working with balance and breathing. All postures are done on the floor using mats (mats are provided or you can bring your own. You may also use a chair.) Date: Wednesdays—April 16-May 21 Time: 10:00 am—11:00 am Fee: $45.00 per person for a six week session Instructor: Jane Donnelly, Certified Yoga

Please note that any activities marked with an * require preregistration by calling 760-1493 or 760-1350.

Apr i l 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 *Tax prep 9am-2:30pm Bridge 12:45pm

2 *Tax prep 9am-2:30pm Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

3 *Drawing Class 9:00am *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

4 Advisory Board Mtg. 10:30am Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00pm

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6 7 Bingo 12:00pm Melodears 4:00pm

8 *Tax prep 9am-2:30pm Bridge 12:45pm

9 *Tax prep 9am-2:30pm Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

10 *Drawing Class 9:00am *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

11 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00pm

12 Indoor Flea Market 8:30-2:00pm OV Community Ed Building

13 14 Bingo 12:00pm *Gather Together Dinner-OVMS 6:00pm

15 *Tax prep 9am-2:30pm Book Discuss 10:45am Bridge 12:45pm

16 *Yoga 10:00am Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

17 *Drawing Class 9:00am *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

18 GOOD FRIDAY No Activities

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20 EASTER

21 Bingo 12:00pm

22 Bridge 12:45pm

23 *Yoga 10:00am Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

24 *Drawing Class 9:00am *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

25 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00pm

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27 28 Bingo 12:00pm *Gather Together Dinner-OVMS 6:00pm

29 Bridge 12:45pm

30 *Yoga 10:00am Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

Please note that any activities marked with an * require preregistration by calling 760-1493 or 760-1350.

May 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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*Drawing Class 9:00am *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

2 Advisory Board Mtg 10:30am Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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4 5 Bingo 12:00pm Melodears 4:00pm

6 Bridge 12:45pm Seminar 10:30am

7 *Yoga 10:00am Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

8 *Drawing Class 9:00am *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

9 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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11 12 Bingo 12:00pm *Gather Together Dinner OVMS 6:00pm

13 Bridge 12:45pm

14 *Yoga 10:00am Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

15 *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

16 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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18 19 Bingo 12:00pm

20 Book Discuss 10:45am Bridge 12:45pm

21 *Yoga 10:00am Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

22 *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

23 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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25 26 Memorial Day No Activities

27 Bridge 12:45pm

28 Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

29 *Oil Painting 10:30am Woodcarving 1:00pm

30 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

Please note that any activities marked with an * require preregistration by calling 760-1493 or 760-1350.

June 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Bingo 12:00pm Melodears 4:00pm

3 Bridge 12:45pm

4 Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

5 Woodcarving 1:00pm

6 Advisory Board Mtg 10:30am Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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8 9 Bingo 12:00pm

10 Bridge 12:45pm

11 Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

12 Woodcarving 1:00pm

13 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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15 16 Bingo 12:00pm

17 Senior Picnic 12:00 pm Kruse Park Book Discuss 10:45am Bridge 12:45pm

18 Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

19 Woodcarving 1:00pm

20 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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22 23 Bingo 12:00pm

24 Bridge 12:45pm

25 Bowling Northway 1:00pm Euchre 1:00pm

26 Woodcarving 1:00pm

27 Wii Bowling 10:00am Bingo 12:00

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29 30 Bingo 12:00pm