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For more information on the Center and senior activities call (281) 275-2893 or email us at seniors@sugarlandtx.gov
Upcoming Activities |
Days |
Times |
| Senior Ambassadors - Wanted! Volunteers to assist at the Senior Center |
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking Senior Ambassadors to volunteer at the newly renovated Senior Center. We are looking for enthusiastic people to meet and greet visitors, teach classes, maintain the library and the information center - just to name a few things. | Seniors interested can pick up an application at the Senior Center reception desk. |
| Disc Golf | The City of Sugar Land has officially opened a 9-hole disc golf course at Imperial Park. Never played? We have the rules at the Senior Center and a map of the course. No discs? No problem, we can loan you discs to play the course. | |
| Sugar Babes | Monday, August 23 Willie's |
11:30 a.m. |
| AMC Movie Day | Tuesday, August 24 | 12 noon |
| AARP Sugar Land Chapter #4075 |
Wednesday, August 25 Joey Wyatt will talk about causes of strokes, early detection and prevention. |
1:00 p.m. For more information, contact President, Agnes Chadick at 281-313-4540, or Vice President, Yvonne Louviere at 281-494-2600. |
| Book Club | Thursday, August 26 "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett |
9:30 a.m. |
| Luau Pot Luck | Friday, August 27 A great way to end the summer is with a Luau! No meats, desserts or drinks needed to be brought - only the sides. Park Manor Quail Valley, Baystar EMS, Home Health Resources, Paragon Hospice, Home Instead, Dr. Jafar and Dr. Lalni are sponsoring the event. |
12:30 p.m. RSVP by Friday, August 20. |
| Bingo | Friday, August 27 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Line Dance: Dance Exchange | Tuesday, August 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
| This Month's Movie... "Crazy" |
Wednesday, September 1 Inspired by the life of Hank Garland, CRAZY is the story of a legendary guitar player who emerged from Nashville in the 1950's. Blessed with incomparable, natural talent, Hank quickly established his reputation as the finest sessions player in Nashville. Artists such as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, The Everly Brothers and Elvis all sought Hank's brilliant play for their recordings. Moving effortlessly from country, to rockabilly, to jazz, Hank was also quickly recognized by the likes of Dave Brubeck, Gary Burton, Joe Morello and Joe Benjamin. |
1:00 p.m. |
| Games, Games and More Games! | Friday, September 3 Come out to play some great new games and few old favorites! |
12:30 p.m. |
| Health Chat: Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle |
Wednesday, September 8 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Classic Movie: "African Queen" |
Thursday, September 9 | 9:30 a.m. |
| Music Programs Classic 50's music |
Friday, September 10 |
1:00 p.m. |
| Birthday Celebrations | Monday, September 13 If you have a birthday in September, don't miss the party we're throwing for you and your friends. |
2:00 p.m. |
| Fire Safety Chat Holiday Safety & Winter Safety |
Tuesday, September 14 Learn about fire safety during the holiday season. We will talk about how to avoid candle and Christmas tree fires and safety hazards encountered during the winter. |
10:00 a.m. |
| Prostate Cancer Presented by M.D. Anderson |
Wednesday, September 15 September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. |
1:00 p.m. |
| Health Chat: Dating: Getting Back Into the Game |
Friday, September 17 Mocktail Mixer to follow. |
1:00 p.m. |
| Line Dance: Dance Party Location: Sugar Land Community Center |
Wednesday, September 15 Because of the overwhelming success of the first Dance Party, we decided to throw another one! So get on your dancing shoes, call up your friends, and we will see you there. Dances will be from the beginner level to the advanced level. Even if you can't dance...come out and enjoy the music and the dancers! |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Spelling Bee A prize will be given for the best speller. |
Thursday, September 16 Are you a good speller? Want to test your spelling prowess against others? Then sign up for our senior spelling bee. |
1:00 p.m. A list of rules and words to practice will be available September 1. |
| Walking Club Breakfast | Tuesday, September 21 Cracker Barrell |
9:30 a.m. Be sure to sign up with Chet at the walking club. |
| AARP Driver's Safety Driver's Safety class is sponsored by AARP and the City of Sugar Land |
Tuesday, September 21 Price is $14; AARP resident discount $12. Payable to AARP. This course is NOT certified for ticket dismissal. |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To reserve, call Curtis Cook at 713-553-7255. |
| AARP Sugar Land Chapter #4075 |
Wednesday, September 22 Bring your favorite covered dish to share with the members. Fore more information, contact President, Agnes Chadick at 281-313-4540, or Vice President, Yvonne Louviere at 281-494-2600. |
12 noon Covered Dish |
| Game Day Family Feud |
Wednesday, September 22 Make a foursome and sign up to play against the Parks and Recreation "family." |
1:00 p.m. |
| Book Club | Thursday, September 23 Book To Be Announced |
9:30 a.m. |
| Music Program Unified Care Group Angels Choir |
Friday, September 24 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Sugar Babes | Monday, September 27 Ragin Cajun |
11:30 a.m. |
| Senior Forum | Tuesday, September 28 Have questions about things "Senior?" Want to talk with other seniors about senior health, wellness or other issues? Then join us for the Senior Forum. A chance for ya'll to get together to kibbitz (chat, shoot the breeze) with other seniors. |
10:00 a.m. |
| Wii Bowl | Thursday, September 30 Think you can beat the Parks and Recreation Wii Bowl team? Then bring it on! You will need four friends (or great Wii Bowlers) for a bowling team to register and play. |
1:00 p.m. |
| Pink Walk October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Women and Men are encouraged to participate! |
Thursday, October 7 Walk around the block with us to help raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Pink shirts will be given out to all participants (for a $5 donation). Help raise even more money by having your friends sponsor you on how far you make it. Don't want to walk -- you can still donate and get a shirt. |
9:00 a.m. We will have water stations along the way. |
| Pink Day & Bingo | Friday, October 8 Wear pink! Donations will be accepted. |
2:00 p.m. |
| Flu Shots Shots will be available to anyone 50 years or older. |
Thursday, October 21 Texan Plus is coming out to do Flu Shots for FREE! Yes, I said, FREE! There is one catch to receiving the shots--you must sign up before Friday, October 15. |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Bingo We will have a special item for those Breast Cancer Survivors. |
Friday, October 22 In lieu of food items for Meals on Wheels, we will be taking donations for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. |
2:00 p.m. Contact us by Friday, October 1st so we will have them ready for the walk. |
| Monster Mash Location: Sugar Land Community Center Light refreshments will be served. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now. |
Sunday, October 31 Start working on those costumes...it's time to gear up for the annual Monster Mash and Senior Costume Contest*! Congratulations to last year's winners: Popeye and Olive Oyl! It will be a scream of a good time! *Costumes not required to attend the dance. |
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price is $7; resident discount price is $5. Tickets will be sold at the door for $8; resident discount price is $6. Pre-sale tickets will be sold until 4 p.m. on the day of the dance. |
Please email us at seniors@sugarlandtx.gov for Senior Citizen Information or call us at (281) 275-2885.