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B 12 Shots
Thursday | December 5 | January 2 | February 6 | March 5
9 - 9:30 am
Fee: $20Beginning Line Dancing Lessons
8 weeks: January 8 - 19 |
Wednesdays 6 - 8 pmFee: $21 | Instructor: Karen Aubrey
Mountain Dulcimer
Dulcimer Lessons
Fridays | 10 am | No Charge
Leader: Donna Shelton
Bring your instrument and learn how to play this beautiful sounding and fairly easy to learn instrument.
Intermediate Dulcimer Group
Wednesdays | 10 am | No Charge
Leaders: Pat Zimmerman & Marjorie Hopkins
Neglected History
Fridays | 9:30 am | Free
The heart of historical study is both a science and an art. To be interesting, facts must be accompanied with compelling story telling and all too often ‘official versions’ limit our understanding of history. Bring your history topics for our class to explore.
Book Club
A Christmas Story by Truman Capote
December 9 | 1 - 2:15 pm | Free
Photo Club
Wednesdays | 1 - 2 pm
Free | Instructor: Deborah Hutchins
Anyone with a camera or smart phone camera is welcome. Share your experience and learn from others to make your pictures better. Check out our monthly Photography Contest and be sure to vote for your favorite picture each month.
Thinkabilities
Mondays 9:15 am
No Charge | Instructor: Anna Abner
“Use it or lose it” applies not only to your physical body, but also to brain fitness. This class will help to improve memory, sharpen your mind and promote social interactions, all while you’re having a great time.
Classic Rock Jam
Saturday | November 23 | December 21 | January 18| February 15
1 - 4:30 pm | Free
Calling ALL classic rock guitar players...bring your axe and let’s jam! Play music from our favorite legendary rock bands. Pick up a play list at the front desk.
Trivia Tuesday (2nd Tuesday every month)
Tuesday | December 10 | 6 – 8 pm | Free
Christmas
Tuesday | January 14 | 6 – 8 pm | Free
Academy Awards/Oscars
Tuesday | February 11 | 6 – 8 pm | Free
Famous Couples
Random Acts of Kindness
Sponsoring: Homeless Veterans
Thursday | November 14 | 11 am | Free
Needed: Bring sweat shirts, pants, socks, gloves, hats for both men and women. We will deliver to homeless shelter. Please bring items by the meeting time.
Sponsoring: Metrocrest Christmas gifts for Children
Thursday | December 12 | 11 am | Free
Needed: Clothing, toys and games. Please bring items by the meeting time.
Chair Volleyball
Open Play:
Tuesdays | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Fridays | 3 - 4:30 pm
Team Practice:
Thursdays | 11:15 am - 1 pm
Gardening Group: Not held in November and December
Third Wednesday of each month 10 am
Top 100 Plants for North Texas
January 15 | 10 am | Free
Third Wednesday of each month 10 am
Top 100 Plants for North Texas
January 15 | 10 am | Free
Speaker, Jean McIntosh, Dallas Master Gardener
This slide show presents TAMU recommendations for native and adapted plants for the DFW area. Topics covered include size (height and spread), water and light requirements, bloom time and color, growth rate, evergreen/deciduous, and various uses.
Japanese Maples in the Shade Garden
February 19 | 10 am | Free
This slide show presents TAMU recommendations for native and adapted plants for the DFW area. Topics covered include size (height and spread), water and light requirements, bloom time and color, growth rate, evergreen/deciduous, and various uses.
Japanese Maples in the Shade Garden
February 19 | 10 am | Free
Speaker, Cindy Bolz, Dallas Master Gardener
The reds, oranges and golds of Japanese Maples are breathtaking in the spring and fall. These trees can be easily grown in the shade here in North Texas and are perfect under-story trees. Learn about the vast variety of sizes and colors and how and when to plant them. The talk addresses other shade plants as well, and how to add serenity and beauty to the shade garden.
The reds, oranges and golds of Japanese Maples are breathtaking in the spring and fall. These trees can be easily grown in the shade here in North Texas and are perfect under-story trees. Learn about the vast variety of sizes and colors and how and when to plant them. The talk addresses other shade plants as well, and how to add serenity and beauty to the shade garden.
Crusin’ Cusine
Korner Cafe
Thursday | November 17 | 11 am - 2 pm | Fee: $5
This restaurant is ideal for anyone. You have a choice of breakfast or lunch! Omelets, pancakes, hamburgers, steaks, chicken and more. Please join us as we head to Lewisville this month. Prices Range from $8-$15.
Rodeo Goat Ice House
Thursday | December 19 | 11 am - 2 pm | Fee: $5
With 14 different burgers ground fresh everyday, 3 salads and lots of appetizers to choose from. Plano is where we are headed this month. Prices range $12-$16
Evening Texas Hold ‘em Tournament
Tuesday | December 3 | 6 - 8 pm | Free
Texas Hold 'em Tournament
Thursday | November 21 | December 12 | 1 pm | Free
Play for top two winners and also the chance at a high hand.
Connection Karaoke
Wednesday | November 20, (Moving to Tuesdays) December 17 | January 21 | February 18 | 6 – 8 pm
Better living through Karaoke! Everyone has a song in their heart, so let’s hear you sing it! Come join us as we bring music to life. Bring a great attitude and a desire for fun. Whether you are a seasoned performer or limit your singing to the shower, we want you to come join in the fun.
Shared Moments
Mondays | 10:15 am | No Charge
What’s your story? In this group you will have the opportunity to hear others recall and share life memories as well as share your own. Everyone welcome!
Duplicate Bridge
Mondays | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Fee: $1 per day
Wednesdays | October 9 & 23 | November 13 & 27 | December 11 | 1 - 4 pm
Party Bridge
Tuesdays | 12:30 pm
You don’t need a partner to play.