City of Andalusia
Adult Activity Center
P.O. Box 427
Andalusia, AL 36420
401 Walker Avenue
(334) 222-6891
Sonja Godwin, Coordinator
January, February, March 2014
Hello Everyone,
I am amazed that a year has come and gone. What a
wonderful first year with my AAC family. I would be amiss
if I didn’t say thanks to my staff for their dedication and
support. It is their support that allows me to do the job before
me. I would also like to say thanks to all our friends that
come to the center for their love and patience. Each one of
you has touched my heart in a very special way. I am truly
blessed, and looking forward to another great year. Sonja
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NEWSLETTER PRAYER:
Dear Father, Please help us have a renewed spirit and “Trust
in the Lord with all our heart and lean not to our own
understanding; in all our ways acknowledge Him, and he will
make your paths straight”. Proverbs 3: 5-6. Please continue to
guard and direct our paths. God Bless America. Amen
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: We must forgive to be
forgiven. Start the year anew!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Senior Friends Covered Dish Supper Monday Jan. 6th,
Feb. 3rd, Mar. 3rd, at 6 p.m., Call 222-0924 for info.
The Nutrition Center and The Adult Activity Center will be
closed: Jan. 1st, Jan. 20th , Feb. 17th, & March 20th.
ADVICE FROM DR. D- Project Lifesaver----The Pilot
Club of Andalusia, in partnership with the local sheriff’s
office participate in a mission to support the safe return of
individuals who are at risk for wandering or getting lost.
Project lifesaver places personalized wristbands with radio
transmitters on people at risk to assist caregivers and local
emergency agencies in locating those who need to be found.
All costs are underwritten by the Pilot Club of Andalusia.
Project Lifesaver is designed to provide comfort for the
family while safely guarding their loved ones. If interested,
call 334-428-2664.
AAC STORE
Come visit our store. Keychains $3.00, jewelry $3.00 and up,
mens ties and hankies $4.00, various ceramic pieces. We also
have a hand made quilt sold as is (may view quilt in office).
Highest bid takes home the prize. $50.00 minimum bid. All
bids must be in a sealed envelope with name, phone number,
and bid amount listed inside. All bids will be opened on
March 21st and the winner will be contacted by information
provided.
NOTICE CHANGE IN NEWSLETTER: Due to the
increase in postage there will be a yearly fee of $3.00 to
remain on the mailing list. You may pick up a free copy at the
center or we will email you one. This will take effect
immediately.
THE 19th ANNUAL SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY/
SOCK HOP, THURSDAY, MARCH 20th
The “Sock Hop” will be held at the Kiwanis Community
Center on the Southern By-Pass from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30
p.m. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. so you can get a great
seat! A great day is planned with the LBW Ensemble and our
own Elvis Impersonator, Blue Braden. We will have several
contests and lots of door prizes. Ladies, get your recipes out,
bake your favorite cookies, and enter our “Cookie Queen
Contest”. (Limit 1 entry per person.) A new contest added
this year will be the “Banner Contest”. Everybody get out
your dancing shoes because there will also be a “Dance
Contest”- The Twist! Call 222-6891 to pre-order your
choice of hamburger or two hotdogs, chips, drink, & Audie
Mikel’s famous homemade cookie. Lunches are only $5.50
each due by February 28. Be sure to order a “SockHop” Tshirt from the office by calling 222-6891 for more info!
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*TRAVEL*
ST. AUGUSTINE, JACKSONVILLE, FL & AMELIA
ISLAND--- 4 day 3 Night Get-a Away - July 29th- August 1.
This great trip will include 6 meals----3 breakfasts & 3
Dinners, a guided tour of Amelia Island, Jacksonville and St.
Augustine, a narrated cruise on the St. Johns River, a visit to
the famous Fountain of Youth, a tour of the Kingsley
Plantation and shopping on the famous St. George Street. We
will have a great time on the tour bus, which will include
snacks and games to win some great prizes! Join us on this
fun filled trip. Cost is $398.00 per person for double
occupancy, $488 for single occupancy or $378 for a triple
room. Please call us at 222-6891 and sign up for this trip
before February 28th. A deposit of $75.00 is due at time of
sign-up. Remainder to be paid by May 1st.
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL “MARY
POPPINS” Saturday, July 19th- 2:00 p.m.
Another family spectacular. Young Jane & Michael have
sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on
their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common
sense, she must teach the family how to value each other
again.
Mary Poppins showcases some of the most
memorable songs ever sung including “Chim Chim Cherree”, “Jolly Holiday”, “A Spoonful of sugar “ &
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” . We will also make a
short stop at Priesters and enjoy the goodies. Price of this trip
will be $50.00 for Travel Club members. Non Travel
Club Members will pay $60.00. On or After March 1st,
price will be $70.00. Please call 222-6891 in January as
soon as possible to reserve your seat.
Deadline for all tickets will be June 13th.
pace is limited.
UP FOR AN ALASKAN ADVENTURE?-----Plan to join
us for a wonderful 13 day adventure to Alaska on Sept. 13th,
2014. Relax for 7 nights and enjoy the epic Alaskan scenery
from aboard one of The Princess Cruise ships. Cruise
through northern splendor, including the Inside Passage and
Glacier Bay. Enjoy 4 nights at Princess Lodges and Hotels.
Ride the McKinley Express train through breathtaking
scenery. Explore Alaska’s capital, Juneau. Visit Ketchikan,”
the Salmon Capital of the World.” Enjoy lively
entertainment and a hearty feast at the Music of Denali
Dinner Theater. Explore vibrant Vancouver. Call 222-6891
and get more Info.
ON GOING ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
Rook (Multi Purpose Room)
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Dominoes (Multi Purpose Room)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Phase 10 (Multi Purpose Room)
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Dominoes
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
US Yoshukai Karate
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Piano Lessons
Call For More Info
TUESDAY
Cards (any kind you want to play)
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Quilters
8:00 - noon
50+Exercise
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Dominoes (Multi Purpose Room)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Bowling (Boland Lanes)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Canasta
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dominoes
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Line Dancing
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Tops
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tribal Belly Dancing
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Domino City Square Dancing
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Quilters
8:00-12:00 p.m.
50+ Exercise
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Dominoes (Multi Purpose Room)
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Ceramics
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Rook (Break Room)
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Canasta
12:00 -3:00 p.m.
Sew & So Circle
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dominoes
1:00-5:00 p.m.
US Yoshukai Karate
5:30-7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Quilters
8:00 a.m. - noon
Dominoes (Multi Purpose Room)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Rook (Break Room)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Oil Painting Class
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jan. 2nd & 16th
Feb. 6th & 20th March 6th &27th
Bridge- (every other Thursday)
9:30 a.m. - noon
Rummikub
10:00 a.m. - noon
Thursday Dance
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Jan. 16th, Feb. 20th, & March 27th
Piano
by appointment
Dominoes
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Line Dancing
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
Rook (Multi Purpose Room)
8:30 - 11:00
a.m.
50+Exercise
9:00 - 10:00
a.m.
Dominoes (Multi Purpose Room)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Canasta
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dominoes
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday Night Dance
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Dominoes
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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UNIQUE DIVAS – Start the New Year off by joining our
NEW club all about having fun! Come for our first meeting
on Thursday Jan 9th @ 1:30 p.m. Call 222-6891.
COUPON CLASS – Interested in saving some money after
all the Christmas shopping? Join us for “Extreme Savings”
with Coupons on Thursday, Jan 23rd @ 1:00 p.m. in the
multi-purpose room. Instructor Laura Hartline. Sponsored by
Winn-Dixie. $5.00 fee due at registration. You must register
by January 21st. Minimum 10 people per class. Maximum of
25 per class.
50+ EXERCISE – Want to shed some holiday weight, come
join us for Free exercise classes, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays from 9 - 10 a.m. each week and meet some
wonderful people.
THE THURSDAY DINNER & DANCE – Jan. 16th from
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Come listen to our awesome band
“ROAD DUSTER”. The only admission is a covered dish!
PIKE PIDDLERS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Jan. 24th-------Supper and Story Telling in Brundidge.
You do not want to miss this great night. The Festival
features some of the country’s top storytellers. Storytelling
concerts include pre-show music by popular old-time music
bands and 4 different story tellers. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Cost of trip is $45.00. This includes a great supper. Call
222-6891 as quickly as you get this newsletter or by Jan. 7th
to reserve your seat.
US YOSHUKAI KARATE CLASSES - Have you ever
wondered what it would be like to learn martial arts? Come
experience the fun on Mon. & Wed. from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
with instructor Shann Varner. Class. Fee is $40.00 monthly.
TRIBAL BELLY DANCING CLASSES – Come join Amy
Henderson on Tuesdays, 6 – 7 p.m. Beginners are welcome.
Cost is $5 per class. Call 222-6891 for more information.
DOMINO CITY SQUARE DANCERS – If you like to
square dance join us every Tuesday from 7 - 9 p.m. For more
information please call 222-6891.
CERAMICS CLASS - Join us on Wed. from 9 – 11:00
a.m. and learn how to create beautiful artwork to put in your
home or give as gifts to your friends and family.
THE SEW & SO CIRCLE - Join us on Wed. 1 - 4 p.m. to
sew, knit, fellowship, and have a wonderful time.
LINE DANCE CLASSES - Join Charlotte Johnson on the
dance floor Tues., 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or Thurs, 6 - 8 p.m. for
exercise and fun. Cost $5.00. Call 222-6891.
OIL PAINTING CLASS - Kathy Grantham teaches oil
painting class on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 9
a.m. - 3 p.m. The cost of this class will be $11.00 per
student. Call 222-6891 to register.
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE - Join us each Fri. Night, 7-10
p.m. and enjoy dancing to the music and socializing with
friends. Come hear “ROAD DUSTER” playing all your
favorites. Cost is $5.00 per person. Make sure to bring your
favorite finger foods on Jan 10th, Feb. 14th , & March 14th
TRAVEL CLUB QUARTERLY MEETING is Wed., Jan
8th, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Attention all members, it is now time to
Pay Your Travel Club Dues ($10.00 Per Person) - and elect
2014 officers.
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A SWEETHEART DANCE – Thursday, February 13th,
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Everyone dress in red and white,
invite a friend, bring a covered dish and join us for a
wonderful time. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon. Our new
Sweetheart King and Queen for 2014 will be crowned by our
2013 King & Queen, A.C & Elizabeth Godwin. There will
be Door Prizes!
A VALENTINE’S DANCE will be held on Fri., Feb. 14th
at 7:00 p.m. Invite your sweetheart or your favorite friend to
join you for our Valentine Dance. Don’t forget to dress in
red and white and be ready to dance with royalty, our
reigning Sweetheart King & Queen for 2014. There will be
DOOR PRIZES! Cost is $4.00 per person.
Don’t forget deadline for St. Augustine Trip!!!!!!
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SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY - Thurs., March 20th.
Come twist with us!
THURSDAY DINNER & DANCE – This month we had to
change the date due to our Senior Appreciation Day. It will
be March 27th, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be at
12:00, so everyone bring a covered dish and join us for a
great time. Wear green or be prepared to be pinched. Call
222-6891 for more information.
ST. PATTY’S DAY FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE – March
14th. Cost $5.00 per person. Refreshments and door prizes
will be provided by the Cov. Co. 4-H club. Call Tanya Bell
222-1125 for more info.
Myra’s Corner
Come check out our new TV and WII exercise program
aimed for great fun and exercise for seniors located in the
dining room area! Call 222-4608 for more information.