Bits & Pieces Your FYAC Newsletter

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1 Bits & Pieces Your FYAC Newsletter Debbie Main, Editor For Anyone... Tuesday 7:00 pm FYAC Charitable BINGO for any age! (Doors open at 5pm) Wednesday 9:00-4:30 pm GAMES AND FELLOWSHIP 9:00 am - Noon PAINTING FOR FUN with Beth LUNCH Bring Your Own Friday 9:00-4:30 pm GAMES AND FELLOWSHIP 10:00-11:00 am CHAIR YOGA Noon LUNCH MEATLOAF 12:30 pm ENTERTAINMENT: Kenneth Williams, singer 7:00 pm FYAC Charitable BINGO for any age! (Doors open at 5pm) Games and fellowship is the reason many of the seniors of Wood County come to Forever Young. The games are played twice a week, and laughter abounds. Here s a sample of the many tables of fun! Join us when you can!

2 LAST WEEK... The 42 tournament last week was very successful! Twelve teams competed. Winners were: 1st place: 2nd place: Ray and Peggy D. Peggy F and Marion S. Our thanks to Jackie T for organizing the event and preparing lunch with the help of Sally A for desserts. Although the tournament was the big attraction of the day, there was some Mah Jongg and other games being played in the background. Still fun for everyone!

3 LAST WEEK... 1st place Ray and Peggy D. 2nd place Peggy F and Marion S Last Friday s Speaker Subject: Medicare Changes Thomas Cunningham of Cunningham Insurance was our speaker last Friday, sharing several Medicare changes: new cards with new Medicare #, not your SS number; donut hole is to close in 2019 (you will pay no more than 25% of the cost); the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board has been dissolved; Medicare cap on covered expenses for outpatient therapy has been officially repealed. He also explained several things about original Medicare and the Medicare Advantage plans. Thank you, Thomas, for keeping us informed!

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5 WELLNESS DAY 2018 IN MINEOLA Forever Young manned a booth at the recent Walmart Wellness Day in Mineola. Jean C and Daisy B worked the first shift, Mary P and Elaine D worked the second. They visited with the shoppers about the schedule of events at FYAC, sharing the monthly calendar, as well as inviting them to the upcoming FYAC Community Health Fair on October 4. They also handed out FYAC information pamphlets and advertised the Charitable Bingo. This Friday s MEATLOAF $5 lunch is...

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7 THIS WEEK S PAINTING FOR FUN Wednesday September 26, :00 am - Noon This beautiful jar of flowers will be painted on a board using green, yellow, purple, pink, white, and brown paint. Instructor: Beth Campbell ( ) Friday Entertainment, September 28 KENNETH WILLIAMS, COUNTRY SINGER

8 Join us for charitable Bingo every Tuesday & Friday nights at 7:00 pm Concession foods available! Any age 18 or older welcome! Who s in the kitchen? Tuesday: Jerelyn C, Jean C, John J Friday: Mary P, Pat M, John J RECOGNIZING OUR BINGO WORKERS We want to take this opportunity to introduce the Tuesday and Friday Bingo Night workers. They are so dedicated to their tasks. Each worker is appreciated for their commitment to keep FYAC Charitable Bingo running smoothly and serving the bingo clientele, helping to make each Bingo night a fun experience. Thanks again to our special group. We love all of you guys! Hard-working Bingo group! Due to the FYAC Community Health Fair being held next Thursday, the Fundraiser and Committee Chair meetings will be held on TUESDAY, October 2. Tuesday,October 2, :00 am Fundraising and Committee Chair Meetings

9 FYAC Board of Directors Meeting Monday,October 8 5:30 pm Attend a Board meeting. See what makes things tick around here! Forever Young Activity Center, Quitman, Texas - or DID YOU KNOW... that you can find the current monthly Forever Young calendar or Bits and Pieces newsletter on our website? The new calendar is added monthly and the newsletter weekly. Also, there is a "Donation" button on the website, if you would like to make a donation to the Center, or In Memory Of... memorial or honorarium to Forever Young Activity Center. All donations help to support the Center s purpose: To provide a place for adult fellowship and programs that will enrich one s life.

10 The Friday morning chair yoga class is going strong, open to everyone male OR female. This is another great free program offered by FYAC. Come try it out sometime! It s great for balance, and keeping your muscles alive and working! FREE CHAIR YOGA CLASS (see p. 12 for more information) FYAC SUPPER CLUB OCTOBER 20 POTLUCK BRING A DISH. BRING A FRIEND. For Anyone...

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12 FOR FRIDAYS AT 10:00 AM BENEFITS OF YOGA... Improves balance and flexibilty Strengthens muscles Supercharges the brain Increases circulation Reduces depression Calms the mind Soothes stress Improves range of motion Eases back pain Improves concentration Protects the heart Promotes more zzz s Boosts body confidence Removes headaches Lessens inflammation Helps breathing Slows aging Eases cancer recovery Fights incontinence Improves your day Curbs neck pain Improving bone density CHAIR YOGA CLASS Both men and women welcome!

13 @fyacquitman To provide a place for adult fellowship and programs that will enrich one s life. Forever Young Activity Center is a privately-funded, non-profit organization, completely sustained by our fund-raisers and donations from local individuals, businesses, and groups. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity established in March, No city/state/federal funds are received to finance our operations. FYAC 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: John F. Johnson, President Jean Chancelor, Vice President Elaine Douglas, Secretary Daisy Bennett, Treasurer Mary Phipps, Director Pat Neel, Director Jerelyn Carver, Director Bobby Phipps,Director Charles R. Thompson, Director Sam Scroggins, Director Forever Young Activity Center 404 S. Main, Quitman, Texas Mailing address: P. O. Box 538, Quitman, Texas Phone: