The Smith Sentinel

MABEL D. SMITH

SENIOR CENTER

2401 Fairview Street

Greensboro, NC 27405

(336) 373-7564

www.greensboro-nc.gov/seniors

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Hours

Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 8:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Our Mission

The mission of Smith Senior

Center is to provide diverse, year-

round programs, activities and

services that meet the physical,

social, mental and cultural needs

of senior adults in Greensboro

and Guilford County.

The Smith Sentinel

A NORTH CAROLINA SENIOR CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

MAY/ JUNE 2019

Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact

in and around Greensboro. As volunteers, employees, employers, edu-

cators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience

that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans Month

has been recognizing the contributions of this growing population for

56 years.

This year’s Older Americans Month theme, Connect, Create,

Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to:

• Connect with friends, family, and local services and resources.

• Create through activities that promote learning, health, and

personal enrichment.

• Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others.

At Smith Senior Center, we encourage participation, through engag-

ing activities and opportunities to give back to the community. We be-

lieve everyone benefits when everyone can participate, and creates a

stronger and more diverse community. If you haven’t visited the senior

center yet, come see what we’re all about!

2 | Smith Senior Center

Do I Have Enough Savings? � Wed, May 8, 10 am. Medicaid

planning is a must for anyone who is concerned they may out-

live their re�rement savings. Join a�orney Ryan McNeill with

Brinkley Walser Stoner to find out the rules related to Medicaid

and steps you may take well in advance to protect your family.��

Mother’s Day Social � Thurs, May 9, 1 pm, Free. �

Join us for finger sandwiches and dessert as we celebrate all

types of mothers. Entertainment by Terry Gary.�

Computer Seminar � Wed, May 15, 10 am, Free. Bill Barre�,

computer tech and Cer�fied Microso) Partner, will discuss

Sandboxie, the ul�mate protec�on for your PC, and the Win-

dows 10 Spring update. Bring your laptop and a flash drive.�

Wri'ng Class � Wed, May 15, 1�3 pm, Free. �

This the third and final class this Spring taught by local author,

Sandra Redding. Please call 336�373�7564 to register.�

Bone Density Seminar � Mon, May 20, 10 am, Free. �

OsteoStrong provides free Bone Density Seminars on the 4th

Mondays every other month. Learn more about bone density,

osteoporosis, and medica�ons and their side effects.�

Bingo � Tues, May 21, 9:30�11 am, Free.�

Join us for some fun games of bingo where there are prizes for

all winners. Sponsored by Amerilife.�

Jewelry Class � Tues, May 21, 1�3 pm, $25.�

Learn how to make a pearl necklace, bracelet

and earrings set. Register and pay in person�

at the front desk by May 13.�

American Cancer Society � Wed, May 22, 10 am, Free. �

Jane Smart with the American Cancer Society will provide infor-

ma�on about community services available for those facing�

cancer in Guilford County, and at Wesley Long in par�cular.�

Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligibility Informa'on � Fri, May 24,

10 am to 1 pm; Wed, May 29, 2�5 pm, Free. �If you have both

Medicare and Medicaid, “drop�in” on either day and learn if you

meet eligibility requirements to add addi�onal benefits like�

Dental, Vision, Hearing, Personal Emergency Response and

Transporta�on Assistance at no addi�onal cost or obliga�on.

The consulta�on is free. No appointment is necessary.

Essen'al Oils for Be6er Sleep & Diges'on � Wed, May 29,�

10 am, Free. Presented by Schoolhouse Oils, learn about com-

mon diges�on issues most people face, what is “good sleep,”

and how to fall asleep and stay asleep. You’ll make and take

home some special blends to help you get control of your sleep

and diges�on. Please call 336�373�7564 to register by May 24.�

Adult Coloring Class Spring Art Show � Fri, May 31, All Day.�

Come out and see what your fellow par�cipants have been�

crea�ng in the adult coloring classes since January.�

Natural Pain Management � Wed, June 12, 10 am, Free. �

Presented by Dr. David Schwartz with Triad Health Center, learn

why certain aches and pains�occur, what is causing the�pain,�and

how to fix it without medica�ons or surgery. Get your life back!�

50+ Forum � Thurs, June 13, 9 am to 1 pm, Free. Presented by

the Greensboro Commission on the Status of Women, listen to

speakers on various topics related to aging, health and living

your best life. There will also be food, vendors and door prizes.�

Bingo � Tues, June 18, 9:30�11 am, Free.�

Join us for some fun games of bingo where there are prizes for

all winners. Sponsored by Amerilife.�

Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing � Wed, June 19,�

10 am. Greensboro Resource Center is a State program that

provides free services to people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing,

or Deaf Blind, including hearing aids, amplified phones, support

services, and educa�on about Americans with Disabili�es Act.�

Community Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast � Sat, June 22,�

7�11 am. Yard Sale tables are available to “rent” for $10 each.

Please reserve and pay for your table in person at the front desk

by June 14. Enjoy a pancake breakfast that morning for $5!�

Estate Planning Lunch & Learn � Tues, June 25, 12 pm, Free.

Warmath Realty Group and Greensboro Estate A�orney, Lora

Howard, will provide a�endees with the basics of how to incor-

porate your home into your estate planning op�ons. Lunch is

provided. Call 336�373�7564 to register by June 20.�

Empowering Widows Financially � Wed, June 26, 10 am, Free.

Benjamin Abitz with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will

examine the "Three G's" of widowhood; Grief, Growth and

Grace. Using the three stages as a guide, he will illustrate how

organizing, priori�zing and taking control of your finances can

help you regain your confidence and peace of mind.�

�

2018�19 Reading List:�

May 10 � “Note to Self”�

by Andrea Buchanan �

June 14 � Fairy Tales, Folklore and Fables. �

Bring your favorite one to share �

with the group. �

Meetings are monthly on the 2nd Fridays from September to June

at 12 noon at Smith Senior Center. You’re invited to bring your

lunch to enjoy during the lively discussions.

MAY ACTIVITIES JUNE ACTIVITIES

BOOKED FOR LUNCH

AQUATICS

WATER AEROBICS CLASSES

Arthritis Foundation Aqua Program —

Dawn Blackwell-Steele, Instructor

Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00-11:00 am

April 15 to May 24, $90

June 3 to July 12, $90

Water Aerobics — Jessica Fox, Instructor

Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15-10:15 am



Aqua Fit (Ages 18+) — Bobby Maynard, Instructor

Monday & Wednesday, 5:45-6:30 pm



Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45-6:30 pm



SENIOR SWIM SCHEDULE

FEE: $30 FOR A 30-VISIT PASS (PASSES ARE VALID FOR 1 YEAR)

Mondays & Wednesdays

8:15-9:45 am Lap swimming full length of pool

2:00-4:00 pm Open swim

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:30 am-12 noon Lap swimming in deep end

2:00-4:00 pm Open swim

Fridays

9:15-10:00 am Lap swimming full length of pool

11:15 am-12:30 pm Open swim

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FITNESS ROOM

Fitness Room Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8 am-7:45 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-7:45 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am-12:45 pm

Membership Fees

$10 per month

$30 for 3 months

$100 for 12 months

Your membership includes an

orientation and personal training

by certified staff, by appointment.

ITEMS FOR SALE CELEBRATE

20th T-Shirts

$10

Car Decal $1

License Plate $5

Cash and

checks

accepted.

4th of July Cookout &

Summer Dance

Friday, June 28

12 pm

$8 per person

Enjoy fried fish, grilled hotdogs

with all the fixings, and

homemade ice cream for dessert.

DJ Greg Pendergrass will spin

your favorite tunes to dance the

afternoon away. There will be a

photo booth and contest for

“Most Patriotic.” Please register

and pay in person at the front

desk by June 24.


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FITNESS FACTS

WALKING FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS

Joseph Libera, PT, DPT, MPH, MBA, GCS, CEEAA, CSCS

Exercise Expert for Aging Adults — [email protected]

Walking is a safe, enjoyable, low-cost and

low-impact physical activity enjoyed in all sea-

sons and locales individually or in a group.

Those living with arthritis, an estimated 54 mil-

lion American adults, can enjoy and benefit

from improved strength and endurance from

walking.

The following are a few tips to help make a

walking program safe and enjoyable for those

with arthritis:

1) Talk before you walk. Have a conversation with your physical therapist to

discuss if anything would prevent you from walking for routine exercise. How far

or how long should you walk? What intensity or speed? Are there any barriers to

keep you from starting a walking routine?

2) “Walk a mile in your shoes – comfortably.” Much has been written about the

health benefits of walking in both thinly or thickly padded shoes. There is some

evidence that inserts and orthotics may help. Talk to

your physical therapist about appropriate recommenda-

tions for footwear and inserts.

3) Walk with a buddy. A walking buddy or group

may improve your experience and safety. Such social

walkers have less depression. Walking with a pet can

be great too, but it can present its own challenges. Be

sure you are walking a well-trained and leashed dog.

4) Listen to Your Body. Modify your distance, time,

and activity level based on what your joints are telling

you that day. Sharp stabbing joint pains are a warning sign to reduce activity.

Seek guidance from your physical therapist if joint pain is persistent.

5) Move safely and use assistance as needed. Start slowly as needed. Practice

consciously landing softly with each stride. A walking stick or hiking poles may

relieve joint pressure and help with balance. Build the distance and time spent

walking with permission from your body.

Access more tools and resources about walking with arthritis with Walk with

Ease, a program from the Arthritis Foundation to guide you in developing your

walking program.

To learn more about walking with arthritis or to get a complete list of references to

this article, contact Joe at [email protected] or come by Smith Center to try out

one of our many classes.

Smith Senior Center | 5

Beginner Zumba

Janet Pollock - Instructor

Tuesdays 6:15-7:00 pm

This gentler form of Zumba is great for

beginners or to add variety to your

workout routine.

Chair Yoga

Chipper Nuckles - Instructor

Mondays 10:30-11:15 am

Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 am

Fridays 9:15-10:00 am

This gentle form of yoga is practiced

sitting in a chair.

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

(Begins May 20)

Dawn Blackwell-Steele - Instructor

Mondays 11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Jessica Fox - Instructor

Thursdays 10:45-11:30 am

This class offer arthritis relief through

slow, gentle movement.

TaiRoGa

Nancy Calkins - Instructor

Mondays 6:15-7:15 pm

Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 pm

This class offers a Tai Chi style warm-

up, 30 minutes of moderate aerobics,

and yoga to cool down.

Yoga on the Mat

Tabitha Southard - Instructor

Tuesdays 11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Thursdays 5:15-6:00 pm

Fridays 10:30-11:15 am

Fridays 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

This traditional yoga class is practiced

on a mat on the floor.

Joe teaches SAIL classes

“Stay Active & Independent for Life”

on Mondays, Wednesdays &

Thursdays from 8:15-9:00 am

CLASSES

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY


SPOTLIGHT

Susan Matz—Bessemer Elementary School

Susan Matz volunteered at least one half-day a week

in the Media Center at Bessemer Elementary School for

three months last Fall. She assisted with placing returned

books back on the shelf, pulling books for specific holi-

days and the display case for the Media Center, culling

outdated books from the library as well as the digital sys-

tem and anything else the Director needed. Susan was

hoping she might be able to read a story to the younger

students. The Director, Ms. Paige Motley-Mims, decided

upon a book selection due to the upcoming holidays, “Little Drummer Boy.” Ms.

Motley-Mims made their drummer boy hats and they both dressed the part with red

jackets, white gloves, black pants and boots. On December 19, 2018, Susan read

the book to two different groups of Kindergarteners, first and second graders. Susan

says, “It was great fun to be a part of the excitement for a story and instilling

personal thoughts and resourcefulness of the children after the discussion of the

story. Ms. Motley-Mims was very organized and helpful to me as a volunteer as

well. I enjoyed my entire volunteer time there.”

Honey Bee Helpers - Cone Health Women’s Hospital

The Honey Bee Helpers of Smith Senior Center were honored at the Women’s

Hospital Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday, April 9 at Proximi-

ty Hotel. The Honey Bees made and donated over 8,000 items to Women’s Hospi-

tal over the past year. These items include baby caps and blankets for the newborns

of the hospital. The hospital values these donations at over $112,000! We are very

proud of these talented, hardworking, and compassionate ladies.

American Cancer Society Road to

Recovery: A Volunteer’s Perspective

Meet Ed

Sigmon. Ed

began volun-

teering his

time to drive

for the

American

Cancer Soci-

ety Road to

Recovery

program in

the summer of 2018. This program

provides transportation to and from

treatment for people with cancer who

do not have a ride or are unable to

drive themselves.

Cancer is no stranger to Ed. His

first wife is a melanoma survivor and

his current wife, Joy is a breast cancer

survivor. Ed was fortunate enough to

have a job with the flexibility to be

able to drive his spouses to and from

treatments. He knows firsthand the

coordination and time it takes to make

it to these lifesaving appointments.

When asked what Ed enjoys most

about his time driving for the pro-

gram, his response was simple, “the

people”. Ed says, “The patients are so

appreciative of the driver’s effort to get

them to and from their appointments.

They understand that at times volun-

teers have to drive many miles to get

them where they need to be on time.”

Ed admits that getting started with

the program as a volunteer does take

some time and effort, but in his exact

words, “it’s worth it”. Ed says, “I en-

joy being part of a system that may

ease a patient’s suffering and get them

to the appointments that may ulti-

mately lead to a cure.”

To learn more about the program,

please email [email protected] or

log on to www.cancer.org/drive.


MAY 2019

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2�

8:15 SAIL Balance Class Gym�

9:15 Water Aerobics* Pool�

9:15 Cardio Sculpt Class Gym�

10:00 Legal Services* Rm 1�

10:00 Cards & Games Rm 2�

10:30 Senior Swim Pool�

1:00 Scrapbooking Class* Rm 1�


5:15 Yoga on the Mat Rm 2�

5:45 Aqua Fit Class* Pool�

3 �

9:15 Chair Yoga Gym�


10:00 Adult Coloring Books* Rm 1�

10:00 Cornhole/Shuffleboard Gym�

10:00 Water Arthri0s Class* Pool�




1:30 Insurance Counseling* Rm 2�

1:00 Cards & Games Gym�

5:00 Table Tennis Gym�

4�

*Senior Games 3v3 Basketball*�

Tournament �

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9�






1:00 Mother’s Day Social Rm 1�




5:45 Aqua Fit Class Pool�

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12:00 Booked for Lunch Club Rm 1�




11�

9:15 AHOY Gym�


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8:00 Greensboro Social Dance ��

Lewis Rec. Center�

16 �

*Senior Games Awards Luncheon*�

NO SAIL BALANCE�


NO CARDIO SCULPT�







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2:30 Bowling Ou3ng* Van�


18�

9:15 AHOY Gym�


23 �


8:30 Golf Ou3ng* Gillespie�



10:00 Pickleball Grand Opening Outside�







24 �



10:00�1:00 Medicare/Medicaid Dual �

Eligibility Informa3on Rm 1�




11:00 Lunch & Movie Ou3ng* Van�






25�

9:15 AHOY Gym�


30 �






10:45 NEW! Tai Chi for Arthri3s Gym�




31 *Adult Coloring Class Spring Art Show*�

All Day Rm 1�










6:00 Grasshoppers Game* Van�

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JUNE 2019

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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Enjoy coffee in the Lounge�

Monday � Friday�

9 am � 12 noon�

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3 8:15 SAIL Balance Class Gym�


9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Honey Bee Helpers Rm 1�



11:45 Tai Chi for Arthri3s Gym�

1:00 Cross S3tch Class* Rm 1�


5:00 T.O.P.S. Mee0ng Rm 1�

5:30 AHOY Boot Camp Gym�


6:00 Grief Support Group Rm 2�

6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

4 �

8:30 Housing Services Rm 2�





10:45 Birthday Bunch* Van�

11:45 Yoga on the Mat Gym�


5:30 Full Body/Strength Class Gym�


6:15 Beginner Zumba Gym�

5�



9:00 Fishing Ou3ng* Lake Higgins�

9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Table Tennis Rm 2�

10:00 Basketball Open Play Gym�


1:00 Quil0ng Club Rm 1�




6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�











6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

11�






11:45 Yoga on the Mat Gym �





12�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Natural Pain Management Rm 1�







NO BOOT CAMP�


NO TAIROGA�



9:15 AHOY Gym�











6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

18�




9:30 Bingo Rm 1�



11:45 Yoga on the Mat Rm 2 �





19�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Rm 1�









6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



9:15 AHOY Gym�


10:00 Balance/Bone Density Screen Rm 2�










6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

25�







12:00 Estate Planning Lunch & Learn Rm 1�





26�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Empowering Widows Financially Rm 1�




10:00 BP & Glucose Checks Lounge�






6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�


JUNE 2019

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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9:15 AHOY Gym�


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10:00 Legal Services* Rm 1�








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9:15 AHOY Gym�


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Lewis Rec. Center�

13 9:00 � 1:00: 50+ Forum�

Speakers, Vendors & Food�

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NO CARDIO SCULPT�



NO TAI CHI�





14�

9:00 Wytheville Trip Sign�ups�








12:00 Booked for Lunch Club Rm 1�




15�

9:15 AHOY Gym�


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5:00 Table Tennis Gym �

6:00 Grasshopppers Game* Van�

22�

7:00 � 11:00�

Community Yard Sale &�

Pancake Breakfast�

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28 9:15 Chair Yoga Gym�


NO CORNHOLE/SHUFFLEBOARD�





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12:00 4th of July Cookout &�

Summer Dance Gym �

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29�

9:15 AHOY Gym�


MAY 2019

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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Monday � Friday�

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6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

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9:15 AHOY Gym�










6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

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11:45 Yoga on the Mat Gym�







9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Do I Have Enough Savings? Rm 1�




11:00 SilverArts Talent Show Cultural Ctr.�






6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

13 �



9:15 AHOY Gym�










6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

14�


8:30 Strawberry Picking* Van�

9:00 Hearing Screenings* Rm 1�





11:45 Yoga on the Mat Gym �





15�



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Computer Seminar Rm 1�





1:00 Wri3ng Class* Rm 2�


NO BOOT CAMP�


NO TAIROGA�



9:15 AHOY Gym�


10:00 Balance/Bone Dens. Sem. Rm 2�



11:45 NEW! Tai Chi for Arthri3s Gym�







6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

21�




9:30 Bingo Rm 1�



11:45 Yoga on the Mat Rm 2 �

1:00 Jewelry Class* Rm 1�





22 �



9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Amer. Cancer Society Services Rm 1�




10:00 BP & Glucose Checks Lounge�






6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�

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Center Closed�

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9:15 AHOY Gym�

10:00 Essen3al Oils: Sleep/Diges3on Rm 1�




2:00�5:00 Medicare/Medicaid Dual�

Eligibility Informa3on Rm 2�



6:15 TaiRoGa Gym�



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TECH TALK

DON’T LET THEM WASTE YOUR TIME

Bill Barrett ([email protected]), Computer Tech

This may be a long summer of phone scams. I’ll

expect to get calls from people telling me that Mi-

crosoft called them, or they got a popup on their

browser telling them that they are being hacked, or

their Windows License has expired (they don’t ex-

pire), or they are spreading malware and should not

turn off their computer, but call an 800 number.

Quick solution: Press the on\off button until your

computer turns off, then turn it back on. Your brows-

er’s temporary folder gets cleared when you shut down

and restart your computer, thus killing the scam.

Since we just finished tax season, I have received

calls telling me that they represent the IRS (P.S. the IRS does not call you), and

recently my social security number was used in a money scheme in Dallas, Texas.

The funny thing is that the calls were recordings. I should hope a real person

would call me if it was that important, but I also know that the IRS will only con-

tact you by mail.

[FACT]: There are over 1.9 Billion Windows 7 computers and over 800 million

Windows 10 computers in existence. So how did these people find that one per-

son, especially behind a router and firewall? They didn’t. They just went phish-

ing, and you can’t believe the number of people that they catch.

These people do not know who you are, but they are hoping that you will tell

them everything they need to know, and give them access to your computer along

the way. Once they have access to your computer, they will set it up so that if you

refuse to pay them, they will destroy your computer’s data. This is called

“ransomware.” The usual “ransom” is around $249 for doing nothing. I like to

have fun with these people by just telling them, “No.” Then I say, “Please hang

up.” And I repeat it until they hang up. This really frustrates the scammers.

This is just another reason why I use Sandboxie. (http://www.Sandboxie.com)

Sandboxie protects my computer whenever I’m online. I open my browser in the

“sandbox”, and I know I’m safe because everything transpires in a secure, virtual

container and is destroyed when I close Sandboxie, leaving my computer un-

touched. Come to my Computer Seminar on Wednesday, May 15 at 10 am to

learn more about Sandboxie and Windows 10. If you need anything in the mean-

time, feel free to call me at (336) 988-0891. (No scams, please!)


Do I Have Enough Savings?

Wed, May 8 10 am

Computer Seminar

Wed, May 15 10 am

Balance & Bone Density

Mon, May 20 10 am

American Cancer Society

Wed, May 22 10 am

Medicare/Medicaid Dual

Eligibility Information

Fri, May 24 10am-1pm

Wed, May 29 2-5 pm

Essential Oils for Better Sleep

and Digestion

Wed, May 29 10 am

Natural Pain Management

Wed, June 12 10 am

Services for the Deaf and Hard

of Hearing

Wed, June 19 10 am

Estate Planning

Tues, June 25 12 pm

Empowering Widows

Financially

Wed, June 26 10 am

SPEAKERS SERIES

Bocce Tournament

to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association

Friday, June 21

Smith Senior Center

$20/person registration fee. Winning team receives $100.

The rest of the proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association.

For more information, contact Jennifer Kopp at 336-355-7733.

SERVICES

BALANCE & BONE DENSITY SCREENINGS

10 am-12 pm, June 24

OsteoStrong provides free balance and bone density screen-

ings on the 4th Monday every other month. Please call

336-373-7564 for an appointment.

BLOOD GLUCOSE & BLOOD

PRESSURE CHECKS

10 am-12 pm,

May 22 and June 26

UNCG’s School of Nursing

provides free blood glucose and

blood pressure checks on the 4th

Wednesday each month. No appointment is necessary.

HEARING SCREENINGS

9 am-12 pm, May 14

Hearing Solutions provides free hearing screenings on the 2nd

Tuesday of every other month. Please call

336-373-7564 for an appointment.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Mondays, 6 pm This group is free and open to the public.

HOUSING SERVICES — WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

Tuesdays, 8:30-11 am

The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low income,

elderly, or disabled residents improve the energy efficiency of

their homes. No appointment is necessary. Please call

336-904-0300 for more information.

LEGAL SERVICES

10 am-12 pm, May 2 and June 6

Legal Aid of NC provides free legal services to eligible seniors

on the 1st Thursday each month. Please call 1-877-579-7562

for an appointment.

MEDICARE INSURANCE COUNSELING

Friday Afternoons & Saturday Mornings

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

counsels Medicare beneficiaries on a weekly basis. Please call

336-373-4816 ext. 253 for an appointment.


Contact Bill Taylor to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6440

OUTINGS

Strawberry Picking & Lunch

Tuesday, May 14

We will take a van to Bernie’s Berries on Groometown Rd. A van

will leave the center at 8:30 am, or you can meet us there. After-

wards, we will eat lunch at Golden Corral. Bring money for straw-

berries and lunch. Call 336-373-7564 to register by May 10.

Bowling @ Spare Time

Friday, May 17

A van will leave the center at 2:30 pm and return at 5:30 pm, or you

can meet us there. The cost is $8 per person, which includes 3 games

and bowling shoes. Call 336-373-7564 to register.

Golf Outings

Thursdays, May 23 to June 13

Enjoy 9 holes of golf at Gillespie Golf Course for just $10. This is

open to beginners and experienced golfers. Beginners will receive

instruction on the fundamentals of golf, while experienced golfers

enjoy 9 holes. A van will leave the center at 8:30 am each day, or

you can meet us there. Bring $10 each day, and money for lunch at

The Master Grill. Call 336-373-7564 to register by May 17.

Lunch & Movie Outing

Friday, May 24

We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant (location TBD) and see

a matinee movie. Bring money for lunch and movie. Please call

336-373-7564 to register by May 20.

Greensboro Grasshoppers Games

May 31 June 21

July 26 August 9

A van will leave the senior center at 6 pm, or you can meet us there.

Tickets are $6 per person. Please register and pay in person at the

front desk one week prior to each game.

Birthday Bunch

Tuesday, June 4

Everyone with May & June birthdays are invited to lunch at The

Cheesecake Factory. A van will leave the senior center at 10:45 am,

or you can meet us there. Bring money for lunch. Please register in

person at the front desk by May 31.

Fishing Outing

Wednesday, June 5

Celebrate National Fishing Week with a morning of fishing at Lake

Higgins. Cost is $6 per person, which includes lunch. You must

participate in fishing in order to eat lunch. A van will leave the center

at 9 am, or you can meet us there. Please register and pay in person

at the front desk by May 31.

Barn Dinner Theatre

Tuesday, July 16

We will see the high-energy Gospel tribute, “Soul Sisters of Gospel,”

that celebrates women of faith and their music from the 50’s to

today. A van will leave the center at 12 pm, or you can meet us there.

Cost is $44/person. Please register and pay in person at the front

desk by June 18.


DAY TRIPS

Wohlfahrt Haus Theatre

Wytheville, VA

Wednesday, July 24

We will depart Smith Senior Center at 9:30 am and

return around 6:30 pm. We will enjoy lunch and see the

show, A Country Gospel, at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner

Theatre. The cost of the trip is $70 which includes

transportation, lunch, tax, tip and show. Registration

begins Friday, June 14 at 9 am.

Dan’l Boone Inn

Boone, NC

Tuesday, August 27

We will depart Smith Senior

Center at 9 am and return

around 6:30 pm. We will

have a family-style lunch at

Dan’l Boone Inn and afterwards enjoy a Mountain

Home Music matinee featuring local, Appalachian-area

musicians, The Burnett Sisters Band. The cost of the

trip is $65, which includes transportation, lunch, tax, tip

and show. Registration begins Friday, July 12 at 9 am.

How to Register for Bus Trips:

•Registration must be made in person at Smith Senior Center on

or after the registration date

•On the day of registration, tickets will be given to the first 48

people in line beginning at 9 am, then a waiting list will be

started

•You must hold your own spot in line. You may not use a chair to

save your spot in line, or ask others to save your spot in line,

while you return to your car to wait. If you get out of line,

you will have to go to the end of the line. If someone asks

you to save their spot in line, please decline.

•Payment by cash or check made payable to “City of

Greensboro” is due at the time of registration

•A simple health form must be completed by each participant

once a year and kept on file

•You may register yourself and one other person as long as all

paperwork is complete and payment is made

•Refund information is available at registration

•Seats on the bus are not assigned. Seating is first-come, first-

served on the day of the trip.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES


GLENWOOD RECREATION CENTER

336-373-2929

AARP Group (Open to Everyone)

3rd & 4th Tuesdays, 10 am-12 pm

Open Gym (Basketball, Walking)

Fridays, 10 am-12 pm

GRIFFIN RECREATION CENTER

336-373-2928

Coffee & Canvas

2nd Saturdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

LEONARD RECREATION CENTER

336-297-4889

Bead Society

3rd Thursdays, 6-9 pm

Bridge Social

Tuesdays 12:45-4:30 pm, Thursdays 7-9 pm

Bridge Contract

Fridays, 9 am-2 pm

Gate City Quilt Guild

2nd Thursdays, 9 am-2 pm

Kiwanis

Tuesdays, 9 am-12 pm

The Loopers (Sewing)

3rd Thursdays, 9 am-1 pm

Mahjong

Mondays 6:30-9 pm, Thursdays 12:30-4 pm

Nat Greene Fly Fishers

2nd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm

Piedmont Triad Woodturners

2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm

Pinochle

Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 pm

Square Dancing

Tuesdays, 7-9 pm

Triad Outdoor Photographers

1st Thursdays, 7-9 pm

LINDLEY RECREATION CENTER

336-373-2930

Knitting Club

Tuesdays, 10-11 am

WINDSOR RECREATION CENTER

336-373-5845

Bid Wiz and Pinochle

Tuesdays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

GREENSBORO SPORTSPLEX

336-373-3272

Pickleball

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

9 am to 12 noon

Beginner Clinics: 1st Thursdays 9-10 am

A.H.O.Y.

Add Health to Our Years

FREE low-impact aerobics classes for ages 55+

Smith Senior Center M, T, W, Th, S 9:15 am

2401 Fairview St. M, W 5:30 pm

Lewis Recreation Ctr. M, W, F 9:15 am

110 Forest Lawn Dr.

Leonard Recreation Ctr. M, W, F 10:30 am

6324 Ballinger Rd.

Brown Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th 9:15 am

302 E. Vandalia Rd.

Peeler Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th 10:30 am

1300 Sykes Ave.

Griffin Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th, S 10:30 am

5301 Hilltop Rd.

Lindley Recreation Ctr. Tu, Th 2:15 pm

2907 Springwood Dr.

Smith Senior Center

2401 Fairview Street

Greensboro, NC 27405

www.greensboro-nc.gov/seniors

www.facebook.com/smithseniorcenter

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

May / June 2019

PICKLEBALL UKULELE CLASSES

Ukulele Classes

are back for

the summer!

Catherine “C.H.” Holcombe is once again offering

two free ukulele classes. One for beginners, and

one for returning students.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

July 9 - 25

Beginners 1:00-2:00 pm

Beyond Beginners 2:00-3:00 pm

C.H. only has 3 ukuleles to borrow for the class, on a

first-come basis. If you want to purchase your own

ukulele, get a soprano ukulele (the smallest) or a

concert ukulele (slightly bigger).

Please call 336-373-7564 to register

beginning Tuesday, June 11.

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