Senior center events
The Taylorsville Senior Center is located at 4743 South Plymouth View Drive. Phone 801-293-8340 for more information. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon. Cost for patrons over 60 is $2.50; $5.25 for patrons under 60. Sign up 24 hours in advance. Transportation is available for those who need it. Sign up by calling the center.
May 25, 11:30 a.m. – Flag Ceremony for Memorial Day
1 p.m. – “Maintain Your Brain” Workshop. A free education series. Learn how to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.
May 28 – Senior Center Closed for Memorial Day
May 31, 11:30 a.m. – Entertainment by Mississippi Mood
12 p.m. – Special Buffet Lunch
June 5 – Birthday Tuesday. If your birthday is in June, help us celebrate at lunchtime.
11 a.m. – Entertainment: Taylorsville Harmonica Band
June 7, 9:45 a.m. – Morning at the Movies. Movie: “The Iron Lady.” Popcorn and drinks served.
June 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – AARP Defensive Driving Class. With a 30-minute lunch break. $12 for AARP members; $14 for nonmembers.
June 15, 2 to 4 p.m. – Father’s Day Celebration. All the guys are invited to join us for a classic car show followed by refreshments.
June 19, 9:45 a.m. – Morning at the Movies. Movie: “Jack and Jill.” Popcorn and drinks served.
June 20, 11 a.m. – “Who Gets Grandma’s Pie Plate?” Discussion on financial planning.
June 21, 5 p.m. – Evening at the Center. Potluck and Bingo.
Ongoing Activities
Mondays
Chair Aerobics – Follow a video with chair aerobics specifically designed for seniors. (Mon./Wed./Fri.)
Diabetic Support – Taught by center volunteers and a registered Dietician. This class covers healthy food decisions, health issues, etc.
Bridge – Come and play a fun game of bridge.
Tai Chi – The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health. (Mon./Wed.)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Walk with Kelly – During the summer months enjoy a short walk around the park: during the winter walk indoors, followed by light chair stretching.
Hookers Crocheting Club – Don’t let the name fool you. If you enjoy crocheting, come and be a hooker.
Wood Carving – If you are a wood carver and want to join others and share your masterpieces then this class is for you. Volunteers will also give you advice on how to take up woodcarving.
Alzheimer’s Group – Group activity for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, in conjunction with Aspen Senior Care and Utah Alzheimer’s Association. For more information contact Sylvia Brunisholz at 801-265-1944.
Line Dancing – Join Bonnie and her line dancing class for a fun time. Also a great workout.
Pinochle – We are always looking for more people to play.
Enhanced Fitness – An exercise class tailored for seniors. Involves chair exercises with weights, stretching and cardio.
Yoga – Come to yoga taught by a certified instructor. Class modified for seniors.
Wednesdays
Hair Cuts with Butch – Caters mostly to men; $3.
Bingo- Twenty-five cents for a piece of candy plus a bingo card; additional candy and bingo cards $.25 each.
Fridays
Gloria’s Beauty Shop – Caters mostly to the women. Gloria specializes in haircuts and perms. Call 801-293-0222 for pricing.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Eat too much candy over the holidays? Join T.O.P.S. They can give you the advice, motivation and knowledge of how to lose weight and keep it off.
Beginning Spanish– Join this class taught by volunteers to learn how to speak and communicate in Spanish.
The Eddie P. Mayne Kearns Senior Center is located at 4851 West 4715 South. Phone 801-965-9183 or visit www.kearnssc.org for more information. Lunch is served at noon. Cost for patrons over 60 is $2.50; $5.25 for patrons under 60. Sign up 24 hours in advance. The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We can provide transportation to and from the center.
May 23, 11 a.m. – Clogging Grandmothers
May 25, 11 a.m. – String Quartet
May 29, 12:30 p.m. – White Elephant Bingo
May 30, 11 a.m. – Taylorsville Harmonica
12:30 – Book Club
1:30 p.m. – Ping Pong Tournament at Mt. Olympus
June 4, 9 a.m. – Wendover Trip. Bus leaves at 9 a.m.
10 a.m. – Blood Pressure/Glucose Testing
1 p.m. – Podiatrist. Dr. Williams.
June 5, 11 a.m. – Birthday Tuesday
11 a.m. – Bill Stidd Performs Songs from the 50s
12:30 p.m. – Free Bingo. With Dignity Home Health.
June 7, 10 a.m. – Wii Bowling League. Kearns Baby Boomers vs. Magna Magic at 10 a.m. Kearns Little Rascals vs. Magna Strike Outs at 11 a.m.
June 8, 10 a.m. – Blood Pressure Check
11 a.m. – Dancing Grannies
June 12, 4 p.m. – Nighttime Party: Father’s Day Program
June 13, 11 a.m. – American Lung Association
12 p.m. – Red Hat Luncheon. Followed by meeting at 12:45 p.m.
June 15, 11 a.m. – Father’s Day Program
June 19, 10 a.m. – Wii Bowling League. Kearns Baby Boomers vs. Magna Magic at 10 a.m. Kearns Little Rascals vs. Magna Strike Outs at 11 a.m.
June 20, 9 a.m. – Senior Pool League. Location TBA.
10 a.m. – Advisory Council
12 to 2 p.m. – Legal Services with Jim Baker
June 21, 1:30 p.m. – Choir Festival at Columbus Senior Center (2531 South 400 East)
June 26, 12:30 p.m. – White Elephant Bingo
June 27, 11 a.m. – Taylorsville Harmonica Club
Ongoing Activities
Computer lab, billiards, ping pong
Daily
10 a.m. – Breakfast. Wednesdays, French toast; Fridays, pancakes and scrambled eggs; daily, continental breakfast.
Mondays
8:45 a.m. – Tai Chi
10 a.m. – Forever Learning
10:30 a.m. – Just Move It Move It
12 p.m. – Creative Writing
12:45 p.m. – Enhanced Fitness
1 p.m. – Choir
1:30 p.m. – Basic Spanish
Tuesdays
9 a.m. - Ceramics
9:30 a.m. – P.A.C.E.
10 a.m. – Painting Class
10:30 a.m. – Sit ‘n Be Fit
11 a.m. - Beginning Line Dancing
12:30 p.m. - Pinochle
1:45 p.m. – Beginning Yoga; intermediate/advanced at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
8:45 a.m. – Tai Chi
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Chair Massage
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Hair Care
10 a.m. – Digital Photography
10 a.m. – Creative Crafts
10 a.m. – Leather Crafts
12:45 p.m. – Enhanced Fitness
12:45 p.m. – Bingo
2 p.m. – Sketch and Draw Class
Thursdays
10 a.m. – Beginning Computers
10 a.m. – Ceramics
10 a.m. - Horseshoes
12:30 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting. Sit, stitch and chat.
12:30 p.m. – Harmonica Class
1 p.m. – Zumba
2:30 p.m. – Just Move It Move It
3:30 p.m. – Ball Fitness
Fridays
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Hair Care
9:30 a.m. – P.A.C.E.
9:30 a.m. – Scrapbooking
10:30 a.m. – Sit ‘N Be Fit
10:30 a.m. – Let’s Get Cooking
12:45p.m. – Bingo
12:45 p.m. – Enhanced Fitness
1:45 p.m. – Beginning Yoga; intermediate/advanced at 2:30 p.m.
