SAMPLER
May 2017
Carrollton Senior Center Bulletin
1720 Keller Springs Road, (west of Josey Lane), Carrollton, TX 75006
972.466.4850 phone * 972.466.4854 fax * cityofcarrollton.com/seniorcenter
Seniors on Tour
Out to Lunch
Kula Revolving Sushi Bar, 2540 Old Denton Rd, Ste 140,
& 85c Bakery and Café for dessert
Friday, May 12, 11 am, $3/person travel fee
The restaurants are within walking distance of each other.
Think about stepping outside of your comfort zone and try
this new cutting edge restaurant. Kula Revolving Sushi
Bar has options that don’t include raw fish. If you need
transportation, staff can drive five people. Registration
required.
Great Trains and Grand Canyons Presentation
Friday, May 26, 2 pm
Come for a presentation of the Carrollton Senior Center trip
on March 18-23. This trip includes two rail journeys: The
Grand Canyon Railway and the Verde Canyon Railroad.
Also included are: Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek
Canyon, Sedona Trolley Tour, Chapel of the Holy Cross,
Montezuma Castle, Jerome, Chuck Wagon Supper and
Show. This is a 6-day trip and your accommodations will
either be the Hilton Sedona Resort or Poco Diablo Resort,
Sedona. Five breakfasts and three dinners, round trip
airfare, professional tour director, motor coach and baggage
handling are all included $2150/person/double occupancy &
$2800/single occupancy.
Classes and Seminars
Ceramics
Tuesdays, 9-11:30 am (No class May 30)
$30 punch card for 4 classes
Students are supplied with clay, or are welcome to bring
precast pieces to decorate and glaze. Instruction are given
on how to clean, decorate, and glaze items. Glazes, under
glazes, tools, and firing are included in the fee.
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Tuesdays, May 2-June 6, 9:30 am-12 pm, Free
This workshop empowers diabetics to take an active role in
managing their disease. To enroll, you must have diabetes
or be a caregiver of someone 60 or older. How diabetes
affects your body, preventing, and monitoring low blood
sugar, nutrition and healthy eating, fitness and exercise, goal
setting and problem solving will all be discussed. Sponsored
by Area Agency on Aging. Registration required.
Technology Saturday
Saturday, May 6, 10 am-12 pm, Free
One on One assistance is available on a first come, first
serve basis on any portable device (cell phone, tablet, lap
top, reader, etc). We can assist with Facebook, Twitter,
email, texting, photography, etc.
Weight Room Orientation
Monday, May 8, 2:30-4 pm, $6/resident,
$6.50/non-resident
Tom Noune is back in the weight room and ready to
help you get started on a new path to health in this group
orientation class. Limited class size. Registration required.
United Financial Services
2221 Cross Bend Rd
Plano, Texas
1-800-774-4297 or
972-649-8234
A strong financial future starts with careful planning.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7 am to 5 pm * Tuesday 7 am to 7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am to 9:30 pm * Saturday 9 am to 1 pm * Sunday closed
Lunch & Learn, Savvy Saving Seniors-Steps to
Avoiding Scams
Thursday, May 11, 11:30 am, Free
Learn about the 10 most popular scams targeting seniors.
Learn the 8 ways to protect yourself and what you should
do if you’ve been scammed. Registration required.
You Can Paint – Sailing to St. John
Thursday, May 11, 9 am-12 pm
$15/resident, $16.50/non-resident
$20 supply fee payable to instructor
You can create a beautiful oil painting in one lesson. Learn
the basics of color mixing, brush strokes, and perspective
in this fun class taught by master artist and award-winning
instructor Robert Garden. All supplies are provided. Wear
old clothes.
Walmart Wellness Shingles Seminar
Friday, May 12, 2 pm, Free
One out of three people will get shingles and 50% of all
Americans will experience it before they are 80. There is
a vaccine available which will be discussed along with
treatments in the event you do get the disease. Registration
required.
Educational Forum presented by Oxford Glen
Memory Care & Total Hospice Palliative Care
Saturday, May 13, 10 am, Free
Learn more and join the discussion on Senior Living
options, legal document, Medicare/Medicaid, 7 stages of
Dementia, and Hospice/Palliative. Registration required.
Rider Chiropractic Lunch & Learn, Why Diets Fail
Wednesday, May 17, 11:30 am, Free
Fad diets, calorie counting, diet pills…why is it that most of
these techniques for losing weight and feeling better don’t
work? Even worse when they do work, it’s not permanent.
Learn how removing toxins can restore your health and how
to regain your energy, vitality, and much more. Registration
required by Monday, May 15.
May Monthly Luncheon
Thursday, May 18, 11 am, $4/person
First Baptist Church Choir will be performing. Sweet &
Sour Chicken, fried rice, egg rolls, broccoli, and Sandra’s
famous strawberry pretzel jello will be served. Registration
required by Tuesday, May 16. Sponsored by United
Financial Services.
Making Sense out of Social Security
Tuesday, May 23, 10 am, Free
The rules of social security are different for couples, singles,
widows/widowers, divorcees, and disabled dependents.
Early benefits are sometimes beneficial but that could be
a big mistake! How do you know what would be best for
you? Registration required.
United Financial Services Workshop & Lunch
Thursday, May 25, 10:30 am, Free
Are you confident that your retirement savings will last as
long as you do? Average life expectancy for retirees has
continued to rise and 30 plus year retirements are becoming
more common. A study found the number one fear of
retirees is running out of money. Learn how the concept of
Income Allocation could enhance your Retirement Security
by generating income that will last through out your
retirement. Registration required by Tuesday, May 23.
ABC’s of Geneology
Wednesday, May 31, 10 am, Free
Join J.T. and learn how to get your family tree organized.
Learn about websites to use for free or how to get it
for a short time without paying. Registration required.
Activities
Drama Group
Every Wednesday, 2:30 pm-4 pm, Free
This amazing group continues to entertain us with their
hilarious performances at the Center luncheons. You don’t
have to have a particular talent to join, just a good sense of
humor and a desire to laugh!
Watch Battery Replacement
Wednesday, May 3, 11 am-1 pm, Free
The Friends of Seniors will be at the center replacing watch
batteries for seniors. There is a limit of two batteries per
person.
Quilting Group
Thursday, May 4 & 25, 11 am-1 pm, Free
Come and quilt with us! Bring your own sewing machine
and supplies. You can bring your own material or purchase
some from the group leader. We’ll start with small projects
then progress to table runners, bowls, pouches, and quilts.
No registration required.
Sing-along Group
Friday, May 5 & 19, 11 am-12 pm, Free
Be a part of a group of seniors who love to sing. No
registration required.
Book Club
Wednesday, May 10, 10 am, Free
The selection for May is The Boys in the Boat: Nine
Americans and Their Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin
Olympics by Daniel James Brown. The book club is led
by volunteers. Please join them and enrich your reading
experience with some lively discussion.
Hot Dog Wednesday
Wednesday, May 10, 10:45 am-12 pm, $2/person
Get a jumbo hot dog and all the fixin’s prepared and served
by your Advisory Council members.
Thursday Night Pot Luck
Thursday, May 11, 5 pm
Pot Luck is an opportunity for you to prepare a dish to share
with your friends, try something new to eat, and have a fun
evening out at the Senior Center playing games.
Movie Monday – Hidden Figures (PG)
May 15, 1 pm, Roundup Room, Free
A drama inspired by the real-life tale of a group of AfricanAmerican female mathematicians, Dorothy Vaughn, Mary
Jackson, and Katherine Johnson, who helped put astronaut
John Glenn into orbit. Sponsored by Oxford Glen.
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Daily/Weekly Activities
MONDAY
7 am9 am9 am9:30 am10 am10 am11 am11:15 am1 pm1 pm-
TUESDAY
7 am- Walking
8:30 am- Functional
Fitness/$
9 am- Ceramics/$
9 am- Dominoes
10 am- Stretch/$
12:30 pm- Skip Bo
1 pm- Ping Pong
1 pm- Line Dance
1 pm- Fun Chair
Volleyball
1 pm- Team Chair
Volleyball
5:30 pm- Guitar Sessions
Walking
Aerobics/$
Dominoes
Knit & Yarn
Groupies
H&F Canasta
Balance/$
Yoga/$
Learn to Knit/
Crochet
Ping Pong
Cribbage
WEDNESDAY
7 am9 am9 am10:30 am12:30 pm1 pm2:30 pm-
THURSDAY
7 am- Walking
8:30 am- Functional
Fitness/$
9 am- Dominoes
9 am- Scrabble
10 am- Stretch/$
12:30 pm- Skip Bo
1 pm- Bridge
2 pm- Bunka
6:05 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance/$
Walking
Aerobics/$
Dominoes
Bingo/$
Pinochle
Line Dance
Drama Group
martes, 16 de mayo,
$ = fee applies A las 3 pm
FRIDAY
7 am9 am9 am9 am9 am10 am11 am12:30 pm1 pm-
SATURDAY
9 am- Ping Pong
Walking
Aerobics/$
Dominoes
Painting
Scrabble
H&F Canasta
Yoga/$
Pinochle
Volleyball Team
Practice
Carrollton
Senior Center
membership is
required for most
classes and
seminars.
Bingo card sales end
at 10:20 am. Please arrive
early to purchase your cards.
May 2017
MONDAY
1
TUESDAY
2
9:30 am- Diabetic
Program
11 am- Advisory
Council
Meeting
General Election
- Early Voting
General Election
- Early Voting
8
9
2:30 pm- Weight Room
Orientation
9:30 am- Diabetic
Program
15
11 am- Mother’s Day
Celebration
1 pm- Movie Monday
Hidden
Figures
22
16
9:30 am- Diabetic
Program
3 pm- Reunion
Hispania
23
9:30 am- Diabetic
Program
9:30 am- B12 Shots
10 am- Social Security
Seminar
29
30
No Ceramics
9:30 am- Diabetic
Program
1 pm- Birthday Party &
Bingo
1 pm- Texas Hold ‘Em
Facility Open
Mother’s Day Celebration
WEDNESDAY
3
11 am- Watch Battery
Replacement
2 pm- Walgreens
Seminar - Are
You Being
Scammed
10
10 am- Book Club
10:45 am- Hot Dog Day
17
11:30 am- Lunch & Learn
1 pm- Adult Coloring
24
31
10 am- ABC’s of
Geneology
11 am- Nat’l Senior
Health &
Fitness Day
Monday, May 15, 11 am
If you are a mother, then we would like to honor
you with a light luncheon and entertainment to
help celebrate your special day. The Carrollton
Senior Center guitar group will serenade you
and perform some old favorites for your listening pleasure. Lunch will be
served and we will be having drawings for door prizes. This celebration
will be hosted by our friends at Rider Chiropractic and Golden Outlook.
Remember that this event is only open to moms. Registration required.
.
THURSDAY
4
11 am- Quilting
7 pm- Dance
Sunset- Movie on the
Square
9 am11:30 am5 pm7 pm-
11
You Can Paint
Lunch & Learn
Potluck
Dance
18
11 am- Luncheon
7 pm- Dance
25
9 am- Public Works
Equipment
Rodeo
10:30 am- Workshop &
Lunch
11 am- Quilting Group
7 pm- Dance
FRIDAY
5
SATURDAY
6
10 am- Technology
11 am- Sing-along
Be sure to vote in the
May 6 General Election.
For information & polling
locations, please visit cityofcarrollton.com/elections
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13
11 am- Out to Lunch
2 pm- Walmart
Seminar
Adult Coloring with
Sandra Vance
Wednesday, May 17, 1 pm,
Free
Coloring may sound like a
simple activity to ward off
boredom, but it can actually
improve your health. A
research study found that
adults 65 or older who
engaged in creative activities
had better overall health,
used less medication, and
had fewer health problems.
No registration required.
B12 shots
Tuesday, May 23,
9:30-10 am, $20/person
Cash or check payable to Flu
Shots of America.
Birthday Party & Bingo
Tuesday, May 30, 1 pm,
Free
5 pm- Mother’s Day Concert Enjoy cake, bingo, and
at AW Perry Museum
socializing with your friends
as we celebrate this month’s
20
birthdays. Sponsored by
Sunset - Movie on the
Square
Villagio.
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19
11 am- Sing-along
Secret Life
of Pets
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2 pm- Trip Presentation
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 31, 11 am
Join us in celebrating your health and your
commitment to fitness. The Tap Dazzlers will be
here to entertain you with their spectacular dance
routines. A healthy lunch will be provided by Oxford
Glen. For Senior Center members only. Registration
required.
Thursday Night Dance
Every Thursday, 7 pm, $5/person
Dance lesson will be announced and begins at 6:05 pm
Refreshments served at the break.
May 4 - Doc Gibbs, Variety
May 11 - City Lights, Country Western
May 18 - DFW Music Makers, Ballroom
May 25 - High Caliber, Country Western
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10 am- Educational
Forum
6 pm- Concert on the
Square
Una cena para nuestros
huéspedes que hablan
español se celebra el tercer
martes de cada mes. Traiga
su comida favorita para
compartir y participe en
juegos. Se requiere una
membresía del Senior
Center para participar en
este evento.
Sign up at metrocrestservices.org or for free copy delivered by US mail, call 972-242-4464.
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Texas Hold ‘Em
Tuesday, May 30, Free
Seating at 12:30 pm and
games begin at 1 pm.
The first 64 participants will
be seated. No registration
required.
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S.A.C.
Senior Advisory Council
elections are upon us. Please
consider and evaluate each
of the candidates to ensure
they can carry out the duties
required for a member of
council. Candidates will
be introduced at the May
luncheon.
For our veterans, save your
history for your family by
signing up for VETS FOR
VOICES. Go to www.
cityofcarrollton.com/
seniorcenter and click on
veterans voices (left side
of screen) and follow the
instructions to sign up.
SAMPLER
June 2017
Carrollton Senior Center Bulletin
1720 Keller Springs Road, (west of Josey Lane), Carrollton, TX 75006
972.466.4850 phone * 972.466.4854 fax * cityofcarrollton.com/seniorcenter
SENIORS ON TOUR
Out to Lunch
Amici’s Italian Restaurant, 1022 S. Broadway
Friday, June 9, 11 am, $3/person travel fee
If you need transportation, staff can drive 5 people.
Registration required.
Classes and Seminars
Ceramics
Tuesdays, 9-11:30 am
$30 punch card for 4 classes
Students are supplied with clay or are welcome to bring
precast pieces to decorate and glaze. Instructions are given
on how to clean, decorate, and glaze items. Glazes, under
glazes, tools, and firing are included in the fee.
Walmart Wellness Fall Prevention Seminar
Monday, June 12, 10 am, Free
Each year 2.5 million people aged 65 and over go to the
emergency room because of falls. Are you taking any
medications that might increase your risk of falling? What
changes can you make in your home to prevent falls?
Registration required.
Lunch & Learn-Savvy Saving Seniors- Are you
struggling to make ends meet on a fixed income?
Monday, June 12, 12 pm, Free
You will learn how to budget your money to stretch your
income, easy ways to save, how to set financial goals, and
whether you might qualify for benefits to help pay your
bills. Registration required by Friday, June 9.
You Can Paint - Hydrangea in Clay Pot
Friday, June 16, 1-4 pm
$15/resident, $16.50/non-resident
$20 supply fee payable to instructor
You can create a beautiful oil painting in one lesson. Learn
the basics of color mixing, brush strokes, and perspective
in this fun class taught by master artist and award-winning
instructor Robert Garden. All supplies are provided. Wear
old clothes.
Lunch & Learn - Living with Neuropathy
Monday, June 26, 12 pm, Free
Presented by Stephanie Gardella from Rider Chiropractic
Center for Wellness. This seminar is a MUST attend if you
have pain, tingling or numbness in your hands or feet, or
if you are diabetic, take statins or have taken chemo drugs.
All of your questions will be answered- what causes it?
How common is it? What are the symptoms? How can it be
treated? Registration required by Friday, June 23.
Foundation for Financial Education
Taxes in Retirement
Tuesday, June 27, 10 am, Free
Are you like two-thirds of Americans; unsure you’ve saved
enough for retirement? Retirees generally have many
sources of income from Social Security, pensions, rentals,
taxable brokerage accounts, tax-free Roth accounts, saving
accounts, bonds, and more. They all need to be monitored
carefully and organized in the most efficient way possible to
avoid paying high taxes. Registration required.
ABC’s of Geneology
Wednesday, June 28, 10 am, Free
Join J.T. and learn how to get your family tree organized.
Learn about web sites to use for free and other resources.
Registration required.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7 am to 5 pm * Tuesday 7 am to 7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am to 9:30 pm * Saturday 9 am to 1 pm * Sunday closed
Activities
Drama Group - Senior Center Stage
Every Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm, Free
This amazing group continues to entertain us with their
hilarious performances at the Center luncheons. You don’t
have to have a particular talent to join - just a good sense of
humor and a desire to laugh!
Sing-along Group
Friday, June 2 & 16, 11 am-12 pm, Free
Be a part of a group of seniors who love to sing. No
registration required.
Quilting Group
Thursday, June 8 & 22, 11 am-1 pm, Free
Come and quilt with us! Bring your own sewing machine
and supplies. You can bring your own material or purchase
some from the group leader. We’ll start with small projects
then progress to table runners, bowls, pouches, and quilts.
No registration required.
Thursday Night Pot Luck
June 8, 5 pm
Pot Luck is an opportunity for you to prepare a dish to share
with your friends, try something new to eat, have some fun,
and an evening out at the Senior Center playing games.
Book Club
Wednesday, June 14, 10 am, Free
The selection for June is A Week in Winter by Maeve
Binchey. The book club is free and led by volunteers. Please
join them and enrich your reading experience with some
lively discussion.
Hot Dog Wednesday
Wednesday, June 14, 10:45 am-12 pm, $2/person
Get a jumbo hot dog and all the fixin’s prepared and served
by your Advisory Council members.
AARP Smart Driver Class
Wednesday, June 14, 12:30-4:30 pm
$15/AARP members, $20/non-members
This class does not remove traffic fines or violations but
may reduce insurance premiums. Bring your AARP card,
driver’s license and pay the instructor. Registration required.
June Monthly Luncheon
Thursday, June 15, 11 am, $4/person
12 Angry Pigs will be performed Center Stage by the Senior
Center drama group. Please join us for this one act play that
examines the case against the Big Bad Wolf and the Three
Little Pigs. Was the wolf really selling Wolf Scout cookies
or is he guilty of huffing and puffing and blowing those
two houses down? We will be serving baked meat lasagna,
Caesar salad, mixed vegetables, bread, and Italian Crème
cake. Registration required by June 13th to reserve a spot.
The Lava Luau
Saturday, June 17, 4-10 pm, Free
Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway St.
Celebrate the beginning of summer in Downtown Carrollton
with a luau! This family-fun event centered on the
Downtown Square will host a summertime kick-off party
complete with live music, vendors,
contest, photo opportunities, festive food,
and hula dancers. For more information,
visit cityofcarrollton.com/thelavaluau.
Hosted by Aloha Amigo Productions.
Movie Monday-La La Land (PG-13)
June 19, 1 pm, Roundup Room, Free
Sick of serving coffee to movie stars, Mia is an aspiring
actress rushing around Los Angeles to audition for the big
break that will finally let her quit her day job. Sebastian
plays jazz piano at dive bars while waiting to be
discovered. These two fall head-over-heels in love, but
when their careers start to take off, their new found success
puts their romance to the test. They will have to decide
whether living their dreams of fame is worth the hearbreak.
Sponsored by Oxford Glen.
Reunion Hispania
martes, 20 de junio, A las 3pm
Una cena para nuestros huéspedes que hablan español se
celebra el tercer martes de cada mes. Traiga su comida
favorita para compartir y participe en juegos. Se requiere
una membresía del Senior Center para participar en este
evento.
B12 Shots
Tuesday, June 20, 9:30-10 am ONLY
$20 cash or check payable to Flu Shots of America.
Adult Coloring with Sandra Vance
Wednesday, June 21, 1 pm, Free
Coloring may sound like a simple activity to ward off
boredom, but it can actually improve your health. A
research study found that adults 65 or older who engaged
in creative activities had better overall health, made fewer
visits to the doctor, used less medication, and had fewer
health problems. No need to sign up just come and start
your creative juices going.
New Member Orientation
Thursday, June 22, 10 am
Please join the staff and some members of the Advisory
Council for an informal question and answer session. Even
if you’ve been a member for few month or years, feel free
to join in the discussion.
Texas Hold ‘Em
Tuesday, June 27, Free
Seating at 12:30 pm and games begin at 1 pm.
The first 64 participants will be seated. No registration
required.
Birthday Party and Bingo
Tuesday, June 27, 1 pm, Free
Enjoy cake, bingo, and socializing with your friends as we
celebrate this month’s birthdays. No registration required.
Sponsored by The Madison on Marsh.
June Fun Facts
Daily/Weekly Activities
MONDAY
7 am9 am9 am9:30 am10 am10 am11 am11:15 am1 pm1 pm-
TUESDAY
Walking
Aerobics/$
Dominoes
Knit & Yarn
Groupies
H&F Canasta
Balance/$
Yoga/$
Learn to Knit/
Crochet
Cribbage
Ping Pong
7 am- Walking
8:30 am- Functional
Fitness/$
9 am- Ceramics/$
9 am- Dominoes
10 am- Stretch/$
Noon- Skip Bo
1 pm- Line Dance
1 pm- Fun Chair
Volleyball
1 pm- Team Chair
Volleyball
1 pm- Ping Pong
5:30 pm- Guitar Sessions
WEDNESDAY
7 am9 am9 am10:30 am12:30 pm1 pm2:30 pm-
Walking
Aerobics/$
Dominoes
Bingo/$
Pinochle
Line Dance
Drama Group
THURSDAY
7 am- Walking
8:30 am- Functional
Fitness/$
9 am- Dominoes
9 am- Scrabble
10 am- Stretch/$
12:30 pm- Skip Bo
1 pm- Bridge
2 pm- Bunka
6:05 pm- Dance Lesson
7 pm- Dance/$
The flower
$ = fee applies of June is the
FRIDAY
7 am9 am9 am9 am9 am10 am11 am12:30 pm1 pm-
Walking
Aerobics/$
Dominoes
Painting
Scrabble
H&F Canasta
Yoga/$
Pinochle
Volleyball Team
Practice
Bingo card sales end
Bingo card sales end
at 10:20 am. Please arrive
at 10:20 am. Please arrive
early to purchase your cards. early to purchase your cards.
SATURDAY
9 am- Ping Pong
Carrollton
Senior Center
membership is
required for most
classes and
seminars.
June 2017
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
FRIDAY
2
11 am- Sing-along
SATURDAY
3
Hello Summer!
5
6
10 am- Walmart
Seminar
9:30 am- Diabetic
Program
11 am- Advisory
Council
Meeting
12
10 am- Walmart
Wellness
12 pm- Lunch & Learn
19
1 pm- Movie Monday
La La Land
26
12 pm- Lunch & Learn
13
20
9:30 am- B12 Shots
3 pm- Reunion
Hispania
27
10 am- Foundation for
Financial
Education
1 pm- TX Hold ‘Em
1 pm- Birthday Party
& Bingo
7
2 pm- Walgreens
Seminar
14
10 am- Book Club
10:45 am- Hot Dog Day
12:30 pm- AARP Driver
Class
21
1 pm- Adult Coloring
28
10 am- ABC’s of
Geneology
8
11 am- Quilting Group
5 pm- Pot Luck
7 pm- Dance
15
11 am- Monthly
Luncheon
7 pm- Dance
9
11 am- Out to Lunch
16
11 am- Sing-along
1 pm- You Can Paint
22
23
29
30
10 am- New Member
Orientation
11 am- Quilting Group
7 pm- Dance
7 pm- Dance
4th of July Community Fireworks Display Thursday Night Dance
Tuesday, July 4, 9:30 pm
Start making plans now to watch the 15-minute
fireworks show over Josey Ranch Lake.
.
Dance lesson will be announced and begins at 6:05 pm
The dance is every Thursday, 7 pm, $5/person
Refreshments served at the break. Dance lesson will be announced.
June 1 - Doc Gibbs,Variety
June 8 - City Lights, Country Western
June 15 - DFW Music Makers, Ballroom
June 22 - High Caliber, Country Western
June 29 - Southern Pride, Country Western
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Sunset - Movie on the
Square
Moana
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4 pm- The Lava Luau
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7 pm- Concert on the
Square
rose, which
is widely
recognized
as a symbol
of love and/
or sympathy. June is also
National Rose Month.
June is also home to
National Candy Month,
National Dairy Month, and
National Iced Tea Month!
The first day of summer
is known as the Summer
Solstice and in the U.S.
it falls on June 20 or 21,
depending on when the
sun is furthest north on the
equator. This day has been
celebrated for centuries by
people around the world.
Dates in History
June 2, 1835 - P.T. Barnum
and his circus began touring
the United States.
June 2, 1962 - Ray Charles
Hit Billboards Top 5 in
both Pop and R&B with a
country tune - “I Can’t Stop
Loving You.”
June 3, 1965 - Ed White,
a Gemini 4 crew member,
performs the first American
Spacewalk.
June 5, 1956 - Elvis Presley
introduced his new single,
“Hound Dog,” on the
Milton Berle Show.
June 14, 1959 - Disneyland
Monorail System, the first
daily operating monorail
system in the Western
Hemisphere opened to
the public in Anaheim,
California.
June 17, 1925 - The first
National Spelling Bee was
held.
June 18, 1983 - The
space shuttle Challenger
launched into space on its
2nd mission, with Dr. Sally
Ride, making her the first
American woman in space.
June 22, 1942 - Pledge of
Allegiance was formerly
adopted by Congress.
June 27, 1968 - Elvis
Presley filmed his comeback
special.
June 30, 1953 - The first
Chevrolet Corvette rolled of
the assembly line in Flint,
Michigan.