HOOVER
New Horizons
November 2014
• s e n i o r s s tay i n g i n v o lv e d w i t h l i f e •
STAFF
Dana Stewart
Senior Center Manager
444-7884
[email protected]
Tracy Vinzant
Event Coordinator
739-6767
[email protected]
Rachel Laber
Class Coordinator
739-6700
[email protected]
Leigh Ann Werszner
Nutrition Program
Coordinator
739-6700
[email protected]
HOURS OF
OPERATION
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MEMBERSHIP
FEES
Hoover Residents
55+ -- $10 annually
(For further pricing
information, please call)
INFO LINE
For updates on
Horizons Activities,
call 205-444-7791
• Hoover Parks and Recreation Department •
www.hooveralabama.gov • 205.739.6700 • fax: 205.739.6705
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
LUNCHEON
11:00 AM • Hoover Senior Center
Jimmy W. Langley
“The more people I meet,
the more I like my dog.”
Everyone needs to have a
favorite Southern Saying
in their back pocket to pull
out and use at the proper
occasion. “Smiling like a
dead pig in sunshine”; what
does that mean? Attend the
November luncheon and
let “Delmont” give you the
answer.
Jimmy Langley is a storyteller,
artist and published author
of three books. His interest
in collecting southern sayings
started about seven years ago.
His book, Delmont’s Slang
Blade, contains a portion of his collection. His work has been covered
and published by regional newspapers and magazines including John
Archibald of the Birmingham News and the Tombigbee Magazine.
He currently serves as President of the Hoover New Horizons
Advisory Board. Mr. Langley is a resident of the Ross Bridge section
of Hoover and was originally from Vernon in Lamar County,
Alabama. He is married to the former Ann Whitehead of Nashville.
Luncheon MENU
Baked Potato Bar
w/trimmings
Grilled Chicken
Green Beans
Tossed Salad/Dressing
Roll
Banana Pudding
Coffee/Tea
Caterer:
All Around Town Catering
Price: $10.00 per person
Reservation
Deadline:
Fri., Nov. 14th
at 1:00 PM.
Unless capacity is reached.
Limit is 150 guests.
No exceptions.
ALL PAYMENTS
received (including
mailed checks) after
this date will
be returned.
Make check payable to:
Hoover New Horizons
Mail to:
400 Municipal Drive,
Hoover, AL 35216
or hand deliver to facility
President’s Letter
While playing golf at Oxmoor Valley, it is not uncommon to see a flock
(or rafter) of turkeys grazing around the greens, undaunted by human
presence. Turkeys are true natives of America. It is said that Benjamin
Franklin proposed that the turkey should be the national bird instead of
the Bald Eagle.
I never personally observed a turkey in the wild while growing up. My crazy
uncle announced one Thanksgiving Day that he had shot his first turkey
and then added, “It scared everyone in Piggly Wiggly’s frozen food section
to death”. We rarely had turkey for Thanksgiving meal. My aunt brought
an undercooked turkey to a Thankgiving celebration. From then on the
other women insisted she only bring the loaf bread or sweet tea. More often
we had a plump chicken or ham. About the only time we had turkey was
when the city gave them to all employees or there was a shooting contest, “a
Turkey Shoot”, where the winners won a big gobbler. My Daddy was Chief
of Police and a crack shot.
Even though Thanksgiving should be a holiday when we are all on our best
behavior and grateful for all the good things that we have, many families
hold their breath waiting for the next big family squabble. That is why
some mothers threaten to stuff their turkey with Prozac, so they can have
a calm and peaceful day. Actually, my mother never stuffed the turkey. She
always made a pan of cornbread dressing that in my opinion was so much
better.
My family got along nicely most of the time. We had many big eaters. In
October we set the clocks back 1 hour, on Thanksgiving we set the scale
back 10 pounds. We would eat all of that good country cooking and then
settle down, completely stuffed; the men watching the Detroit Lions play
the Chicago Bears and the women in another room talking about their
husbands and kids.
The year is winding down fast. It seems almost over when the holidays start.
I want to tell all of you who actively participated in Hoover New Horizons
and the Hoover Senior Center how much the Board and I appreciate your
support. I reserve a special thanks to our great staff at the Center. Dana,
Tracy, Rachel, Leigh Ann, Boe, Scott and the volunteers deserve all of our
thanks for a job well done.
Jim Langley
President
2014 Hoover New Horizons Advisory Board
Jim Langley–President
Francine Pearson–Vice President
Anita Roseman–Secretary
Judy Mackinaw–Treasurer
Beverly Sublette
Diane Scripps
Janice Watson
Donna Wiltsey
Earline Dance
Donna Thompson
Shirley Graham
Hoover EXPRESS
A van and automobile are available for Hoover New
Horizons members with special transportation needs.
The van is wheelchair accessible and must be booked at
least a week in advance. Below is the schedule for riders.
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS:
Doctors' offices and hospitals
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS:
Errands in Hoover only. (Examples: beauty shops,
Galleria, grocery stores, etc.)
EXPRESS RIDERS:
Please leave the day and time of the appointment along
with your name, address and phone number on Tracy's
voicemail. Please specify in your voicemail message if
you have any equipment you will be bringing, such as a
walker. If you are calling for a doctor’s appointment
please leave the number of the doctor’s office as well.
If you would like a ride, please call Tracy at 739-6767
to make an appoinment.
The Hoover Express DOES
NOT operate on holidays.
Please see your Express brochure for procedures
regarding appointments around holidays.
Call Fridays from 8:00AM-10:00AM for Monday
appointments. Call Mondays from 8:00AM-10:00AM
for Tuesday thru Thursday appointments.
Space is limited, so call as early as possible.
Top left to right: Beverly Sublette, Donna Thompson, Janice Watson, Donna
Wiltsey, Jim Langley, Shirley Graham. Bottom left to right: Anita Roseman,
Francine Pearson, Earline Dance, Diane Scripps. Not pictured: Judy Mackinaw
Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 10:00AM
unless otherwise specified on the Activities Calendar.
TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS SERVICE
PLEASE CALL TRACY AT 739-6767!
NOVEMBER
ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
ACTIVITIES • CLASSES • WORKSHOPS
Advanced Line Dancing
For all those avid line dancers out there, this might just be for
you. Join this small group of other dancers as they perfect
familiar dances and try out new advanced moves! This group,
led by Barbara Traywick and Beverly Strong, meets Wednesdays
at 10:15 in the Creative Arts Room. Space is limited. A $4.00
donation is requested.
Advanced Yoga
This form of Yoga is a continuation of Beginning Yoga.
Advanced Yoga focuses on more intense breathing, stretching
and coordination exercises. The class is held on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 8:30AM unless otherwise specified in calendar.
Yoga mat required.
Drawing and Creative Arts with Lana
Book Club
This month’s book is going to be Behind the Beautiful Forevers
by Katherine Boo. This group will be meeting Wednesday,
November 12th from 9:30AM-11:00AM.
Bridge
Please call Nancy Moore at 979-5116. This is a closed group;
however, call Nancy to be added to the sub list. This group
meets Mondays at 9:30.
Bridge-Open Group
Experienced, Intermediate and Beginners are all welcome. No
registration required. All you have to do is show up and have fun!
This group meets every Friday from 11:30AM-3:00 PM.
Canasta
This class will be held on Fridays from 8:15AM-10:15AM.
Art is for everyone… Painting and drawing is a beautiful way of
expressing yourself and creating memories. We can see the beauty
and creative ideas in anything! Usually, in everyday life, we don’t
pay attention to the little things that may be important. If we
did, we could see more meaning in many things. That’s what art
is about – how we can see things. I hope that our class will be an
exciting adventure where we will create a variety of drawing for
yourself and loved ones.
The samba version of Canasta is played with three decks of
cards and a tray. The game is best played with 3 or 4 players.
This is an uncomplicated card game so come join in every
Wednesday at Noon in the Lounge.
Ballroom Dancing With
Sterling Burroughs
This class is held on Mondays at 12:15PM and taught by
Carol Byrd. Chair Yoga has many benefits such as increasing
flexibility, strength and energy as well as improving memory
and coordination. This exercise is accessible for all.
Ballroom Dancing instruction is held Tuesdays at 1:30PM2:00PM and open dance lasts until 2:30PM.
Beginning Line Dancing
Cards
Join fellow members as they play a variety of card games on
Mondays at Noon.
Chair Yoga
Chess Class
Beginning Yoga
Chess is universally proven as an EXCELLENT way to
develop the cognitive abilities. John Hodnett, Senior Center
volunteer coordinator of this class along with instructor,
Balagee Govindan are willing to get you well on your way.
Play begins at 10:00AM on Tuesdays and the class is held
from 12:00 Noon to 1:00PM.
Bingo
This class is Thursdays at 2:00PM. Join Helen Tankersley as
she guides you through the art of crocheting. Please provide
your own materials for this class. Students will need to bring
a crochet hook size (G, H, or J) and some light colored yarn.
If you have never danced before, please take advantage of the
chance to learn basic steps on Wednesdays at 9:15AM in the
Creative Arts Room. This class will be taught by Margie Maughan.
A $4.00 donation is requested.
This class is held on Tuesday’s at 10:00AM (except the 4th
Tuesdays.) Join instructor Carol Byrd as she introduces you
to breathing, stretching and coordination exercises. Yoga mat
required.
Bingo is now on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 12:15PM
UNLESS otherwise specified in the Activities Calendar at the
Senior Center.
Blood Pressure Checks
These are the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 12:15PM. Our free blood
pressure checks are given by our EMS officers at the above
times. (Dates are subject change due to their schedules.)
Crocheting
Dulcimer Jam Group
We welcome pickers and grinners, onlookers and beginners!
Dulcet Tones is a jam group with players at all levels that
meets most Thursdays at 12:15PM in the sun porch. Most
play the mountain dulcimer—a folk instrument with 3
or 4 strings that is easy to learn—you don’t have to read
music. For more information, see the Southern Appalachian
ACTIVITIES • CLASSES • WORKSHOPS
Dulcimer Associate web site at http://sdulcimer.wordpress.
com/. If you’re interested, the group might be able to round
up a spare instrument for you to try. Other acoustic stringed
instruments are also welcome.
Computer Class
Jerome Safer will be teaching the basics of computer.
Reservations are to be made at front desk of the Hoover Senior
Center. There is a maximum of 4 people, and this class will be
held Wednesdays at 12:00 NOON.
Exercise I (Gentle Aerobics)
led by Sally Doak, is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at 10:30 AM. This class features stretching exercises, low
impact aerobics and chair exercises while using exercise bands.
Participants are encouraged to wear tennis shoes/or non-slick
bottomed shoes in the exercise classes. (NO ADMITTANCE
ONCE DOORS CLOSE)
Exercise II (Aerobics Plus)
This class is led by Kathy Kaimanesh and is offered on
Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 AM. This class offers variations
of low/high impact aerobics, body sculpting with free weights/
exercise bands and floor exercises. Participants are encouraged
to bring a towel and wear tennis shoes/or non-slick bottomed
shoes in the exercise classes. (NO ADMITTANCE ONCE
DOORS CLOSE) *If you are a new participant you must meet
with the instructor prior to the class beginning to go through an
orientation.
Knit Wits
Knitting classes are held on Mondays from 10:00AM –
12:00PM. Members can hone their skills and learn new ones.
Francine Pearson is the instructor.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is a fun way to socialize with others by dining out
once a month at various restaurants in the area. This month they
will be dining on Thursday, November 13th. The restaurant is
TBA. Please arrive at the Center at 10:45AM. We will depart at
11:00AM. Sign up in the Horizons Office of the Hoover Senior
Center. If the list is full please call Dana Stewart at 444-7884 for
other options. For any other information, call Betty Kuykendall
at 979-0742 or Merry Gordon Jones at 428-1331.
Pilates
This class is led by Kathy Kaimanesh and is offered Wednesdays
at 8:15AM. Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may
help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the
legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. *If you are a new
participant you must meet with the instructor prior to the
class beginning to go through an orientation.
Pokeno
Move over Bridge--a new home party game has taken center
stage. A combination of cards and Bingo, Pokeno is perfect
for young and old. Pokeno is being played the 1st Thursday
and 3rd Wednesday of the month from10:00AM-12:30 PM.
SONGBIRDS
This group led by Inez Saia performs familiar songs at many
surrounding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is one form of exercise that can help develop
balance, body awareness, and confidence. Research
suggests that people who participate in this exercise cut
their risk of falling by a substantial amount. This class is
Tuesdays at 2:30PM.
Toning Balance and Strength
(T.B.S) Exercise
This intermediate class for various levels of ability will be led by
Kathy Kamanish Thursdays at 10:30AM in the Auditorium.
(NO ADMITTANCE ONCE DOORS CLOSE)
Quilting 101 and Beyond
In this basic quilting class you will learn these essential skills
every quilter needs to know in order to create a quilt from
start to finish. This class is taught by Donna Nicholson and
will be held in the Creative Arts Room on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays at 12:30PM
Thursday Line Dancing
Join Barbara Traywick on Thursdays at 2:00PM for a fun filled
afternoon of dancing and fellowship. A $4.00 donation is
requested.
Watercolor Group
This club meets on Thursdays at 1:00PM as a group only.
(No instruction is included)
Wednesday Line Dancing
This class is led by Barbara Traywick. In addition to learning
the dances, everyone is getting a great workout. Join in the fun
at our new time on Wednesdays at 9:15AM. A $4.00 donation
is requested.
Zumba Gold
This class is taught by Elizabeth Onia and meets Mondays
at 1:30PM and Wednesdays at 1:30PM unless otherwise
specified on the calendar. ZUMBA® GOLD is based on the
same dance moves used in the original Zumba class. The Gold
class, however, is less intense, with dance routines designed
for beginners and older adults using modified movements. It
provides an appropriate workout for those just beginning a
fitness program. A $4.00 donation is requested.
This Month AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Books to You
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
12:15PM
Topic: "Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi
Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History"
by Robert Edsel. The presentation will tell the story
of how, during WWII, the Nazi's stole and forced
purchased millions of paintings, manuscripts,
sculptures, and other cultural materials which they
hid for a future museum of Hitler’s conception. In
the final months of World War II and continuing
for years afterward, a group of British and Americans
worked to rescue and protect these treasures and
return them to their rightful owners. They were
known as the “Monuments Men”.
U.S.O. Concert
Friday, November 7, 2014
12:30PM
Sponsored by Hoover New Horizons, VITAS
Innovative Hospice
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, November 5th
Maintaining
Your Memory
w/DiAnna Wilson of Care Patrol
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
12:15PM
Wreath Making
with Leanne
Thursday, November 13, 2014
10:00AM
Cost: $10.00 • Space is limited
Managing Multiple
Medications
w/Walgreens Pharmacy
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
12:15PM
Iron Bowl Bash
Friday, November 21, 2014
12:30PM
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 19th
Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living,
Hoover New Horizons and Walgreens
We would love for you
to “Like” Hoover New
Horizons on Facebook!
Trips & TOURS
*For more details call the
designated trip host(s).
Friday, December 5Saturday, December 6,
2014
Madison, GA
Christmas Historical Home Tour
Cost: $195 Double and $240 Single
Deposit: $50 due October 1st
Final Payment: November 15th
Host: Nancy Hurst 408-9052
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
through Monday,
June 1, 2015
South Dakota Trip
“The Black Hills and Badlands”
Cost: $1,999
Deposit: $250 per person due Monday, November 10th
Hosts: Shirley Graham 823-3651
And Beverly Sublette 941-9992
September 2015
Pacific Northwest and California
8 day/7 night trip
Host: Shirley Graham 823-3651
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parking
Please park carefully and between the lines.
Remember Daylight
Savings Time
Sunday, November 2nd
Set your clocks back one hour.
YouTube.com
The keyword “Hoover Parks and
Recreation” should be typed in the search
box on YouTube, to access videos posted
through our Department. Those with
a Gmail account can subscribe to the
channel for updates on new content.
Links to the channel will also be found on
our website that include the Seniors page.
If anyone is interested in becoming a
Hoover Express Driver please call
Tracy at 739-6767.
CLOSED
November 11th for Veteran’s Day
November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving
NOTE: The monthly luncheon will be held
one week early due to the Thanksgiving
holidays.
In December, the luncheon will be held
on Friday, December 12th at the Hoover
Country Club.
Hoover Senior Center
400 Municipal Drive
Hoover, AL 35216
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