The Seasoned Senior for the young at heart 55+ March - April 2018 The Senior Program Team The Senior Programming Division Manager, Jack Takacs, and his staff members, Tasha Prince and new addition Maxime Pierre, are available to assist our seniors with class details and upcoming events. You can reach Jack at the Jim Ward Community Center via email: jtakacs@plantation.org For all other inquires please call Jim Ward Community Center at (954)585-2344 or Deicke Auditorium at (954)797-2199. Love was definitely in the air during our 2nd Annual Sweetheart Dance. The Senior Division is glad that so many of our seniors could come out to enjoy the music, food, and dancing! THANK YOU! to all the wonderful seniors who were able to join us for our Zoo Miami trip. The tagline for Zoo Miami is, There s always something great going on. Our Senior Division can say the same thing! Page 1
BLDG. COLOR CODES: BLUE=JIM WARD COMM. CENTER RED=DEICKE AUDITORIUM GREEN=CENTRAL PARK PURPLE=PLANTATION COMM.CENTER MARCH & APRIL Weekly Fitness Schedule MON TUES WED THUR FRI Flex Chair Yoga 8:30am-9:15am Functional Fitness (62 & up) 9:15am-10:15am Flex Chair Pilates 10:15am-11:00am Gentle Aerobics(62 & up) 9:15am-10:15am Dance Fit(55 & up) 10:15am-11:00am ReggaeFit 9:00am-10:00am Gentle Aerobics(62 & up) 10:15am-11:00am Senior Flex Chair(55 & up) 11:00am-2:00pm Flex Chair Yoga 8:30am-9:15am Functional Fitness (62 & up) 9:15am-10:15am Flex Chair Pilates 10:15am-11:00am Shine Program 11:00am-2:00pm Line Dancing 11:00am-12:00pm Seniors Dig Pickleball! Mon.-Fri 9am-3pm 6pm-10pm Pick-up Games M-W-F:7pm Tu &Th:8:30am Saturday:8am Page 2
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Senior Free Movie Series Location: Deicke Auditorium 5701 Cypress Road Plantation, FL *Refreshments will be served* **Films are subject to change based on availability MARCH 7TH PG Runtime: 1 HR 45MIN 1 Oscar Nomination MARCH 14TH PG-13 Runtime: 2 HR 5MIN 6 Oscar Nominations MARCH 21ST PG-13 Runtime:1 HR 44MIN MARCH 28TH R Runtime: 1HR 55MIN Academy Award Winner
APRIL 4TH PG Runtime: 1 HR 45MIN APRIL 11TH PG Runtime: 1 HR 47MIN APRIL 18TH PG-13 Runtime: 1 HR 59MIN APRIL 25TH PG Runtime: 1 HR 40MIN
Senior Corner: Upcoming Trips, Classes, Events Location: Jim Ward Community Center *Light Refreshments Will Be Provided* Dates: March 8th, March 15th, April 5th, April 26th 2:00 PM!! Senior Bus Trip ALL ABOARD!! ONWARD TO THE CASINO March 29th Res:$5 Non-Res:$7 10am Departure from Deicke Auditorium 3pm Return Senior Bus Trip 56th Annual Delray Affair Arts & Craft Festival April 13th Res:$5 Non-Res:$7 8am Departure from Deicke Auditorium 3pm Return Senior Classes Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Classes are two hours each and will be held weekly for 8 weeks. Location: Jim Ward Community Center 301 NW 46th Ave, Plantation,FL Date: Wednesdays, March 21st-May 9th, 2018. Time: 12pm-2pm *FREE FOR SENIORS. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS 12. BE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER* *REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED* For more information:(954)585-2344 Open Play Mahjong Location: Deicke Auditorium Every THURSDAY 1:30pm-4:30pm Page 6
Upcoming Lectures 06 March General Health & Lifestyle: Battling the Aging Brain and Healthy Sleep Light refreshments provided. Location: Jim Ward Community Center Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: FREE 12 Behavioral Health Lecture: Habits of Healthy People Aging Location: Jim Ward Community Center Happily Time: 2pm-3pm April Light refreshments provided. Cost: FREE 19 April Healthy Cooking Demo Light refreshments provided. Location: Jim Ward Community Center Time: 2pm-3pm Cost: FREE Be on the lookout for Technology Classes for Seniors. Who says Seniors can t be tech savvy! Page 7
Plantation Aquatics Complex Water Aerobics Ages 18 & UP Water exercise classes offer a total body workout to improve muscle strength, flexibility and provide an efficient cardiovascular workout. Deep Water Aerobics is held in the diving well so that you do not come in contact with the bottom of the pool. A buoyancy belt is provided to all arms and legs to perform large movements against resistance in the water. Both classes are geared for beginner to advanced. No swimming skills are needed. USWFA Certified Instructor. Price includes $5 registration fee. SENIORS WELCOME. Ongoing. Class schedules and fee subject to change. Water Aerobics MWF 11am-11:50am Deep Water Aerobics Tues. 7pm-7:50pm Sat. 10am-10:50am Resident Non-Resident 1 Class $14 $15 4 Classes $48 $51 8 Classes $67 $74 12 Classes $76 $86 Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library & Plantation Historical Museum This Library houses over 70,000 books and a popular audio visual collection. Public computers are available with access to the Internet, printing, Microsoft Office, reference databases, and educational games. Wi-Fi is available in the adult public areas as well. Programs include Children s Story Hours, a Puppet Club, special children s entertainment, adult book discussion groups and literary events. Open play chess is held Fridays 5pm-7pm. The 1st Wednesday of every month at 7pm, a non-fiction reading group meets for discussion. Call The Helen B. Hoffman Library (954)-797-2140 for further information. For more information, please visit our facilities. Deicke Auditorium 5701 Cypress Road 954-797-2199 Jim Ward Community Center 301 NW 46th Avenue 954-585-2344 Central Park Multipurpose Building 9151 NW 2nd Street 954-452-2510 Volunteer Park 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard 954-452-2558 Plantation Community Center 5555 Palm Tree Road 954-797-2180 @PlantationFLA City of Plantation @Plantationparks Page 8