Winter 2011 Senior Programs
Please register for all programs at the front desk.
Ready. Set. Mark Your Calendars!
Healthy U University - Healthy food, fun and fellowship
October 12th - Ruth Helms from Union County Committee for a Lifetime, presenting the DVD "Your Aging Journey".
November 9th -Sally McNeil Registered Dietitian, Having a Healthy Holiday Season with Healthy Holiday Cooking.
December 14th - Tour of "The Festival of Trees" @ Presbyterian Hospital Matthews. "Dutch" lunch in the Presbyterian Hospital Matthews "1500 Cafe". Chinese gift exchange ( if you want to participate bring a gift of at least $10.00 in value, wrapped, to exchange. Gift exchange participation is optional.)
January 11th - Dr. Tom Foltz, Chiropractor: Start the New Year with a New Weight Loss Program.
February 8th - Nurse Tracey and Nurse Sheila teaches Hands Only CPR - New Guidelines Reviewed.
March 14th - Nancy DeChant - Chair Yoga for the Body and Mind
April 11th - TBA
May 9th - TBA
Every Thursday - Encouraging the Mind Art Class
Art Class 12am-3pm every Thursday-$25 per class or 12am-2:00pm $20 per class
We could have danced all night..
Learn from the best..Terri Beeson is back for another fun filed season of dancing and laughter.
Join Terri throughout the year and learn several dancing styles that will make you the envy
of all your friends.
Beginning Line Dancing
Every Thursday Night in January!
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Time: 7:15 - 8:15
Where: Large Conference Room
Cost: 20.00
Beginning Ballroom Dancing
Every Thursday Night in January!
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Time: 8:20- 9:20
Where: Large Conference Room
Cost: 20.00
Come to Life this Winter...
Begin the new season with a NEW YOU with this
twelve-week weight management program.
Each weekly session is informative and empowering.
EAT SMART, MOVE MORE, WEIGH LESS!
A New You is Within Reach!
If you're ready . . . we've got the PROGRAM for you!
Register and start creating your NEW YOU!
$25.00 for all
12 weeks!
About Your Instructor
Sally McNeill is a Registered Dietitian and a Family and Consumer Educator for the NC Cooperative Extension in Union County. With her Adult Weight Management certification from the ADA, Mrs. McNeill has been leading classes for over 13 years.
Sample Topics:
Introduction/Make Your Commitment
Re-Think Your Drink & Eating fewer Calories
Meal Planning & Right-Size Your Portions
Making Sense of Fats and Sugars
The Benefits of Photochemical & Antioxidants
Start Smart - Eat Breakfast & Pack Smart Lunches
When: Starts Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Continues each Monday until April 16th
Where: Evening Sessions: 5:30-6:30pm at MAFC
Register in person @ the Front Desk
Cost: $25 for all 12 weeks, Limited Spaces
EXCURSIONS LIKE NO OTHER -
Take a minute and peruse through the myriad of excursions you can experience. Join our active, healthy "Senior`s On The Move" group and experience places and people that will last a life-time. Should you have questions . . . or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our program director Mary Ked Drive by dialing (704) 282-4688 or via email at mdriver@monroenc.org.
Trips, Trips and More Trips!
See the front desk for a detailed description of our trips!
Currently, thier are no trips scheduled for December.
Check back in January!
Look what you missed below!
Enjoy an atmosphere of days gone by...
Ride The Rails and enjoy shopping at Yoder's Amish Market!
Thursday, September 15th!
The North Carolina Transportation Museum
is a window to the history of transportation innovation and its effects on the state. A family-friendly place filled with interesting exhibits and special events, the museum is a source of education and fun for young and old.
Why is Yoder's Amish Market so popular?
Yoder's Amish Market is an Amish-style bulk food store located in Salisbury, NC.
It's a simple place where you can enjoy an atmosphere from days gone by, filled with
goodies of yesteryear such as homemade blueberry jam and sweet potato butter, birch beer, horehound candy, and homemade apple and peach fried pies.
And, of course, samples of Super Sharp cheddar and Hoop cheese are always abundant,
as are the smiles from the friendly folks serving it up!
Cost Per Person: $59.00
Package Includes
Motor Coach Transportation
NC Transportation Museum/Turntable Ride
Visit to Yoder's Amish Market
Lunch at Farmhouse is not included in price.
Grab a friend and enjoy the holidays...Myrtle Beach style!
Trip fee includes:
A seafood dinner before enjoying the performance of the
"Alabama Theatre Christmas Show!"
Lodging for 1 night,
breakfast and a full day of
holiday shopping on your own!
Motor Coach Transportation.
$289.00/Double
Price per person/
based on 30 paying people
Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Harrah's Cherokee Casino brings excitement to North Carolina's stunning Great Smoky Mountains.
Check back for the next scheduled trip!
Don't miss this trip!
Enjoy Raffle, Reels, Baccarito, live Digital Blackjack and much more.
Lunch Buffet included & $5.00 in coins!
$49.00 per person
Itineracy:
6:30am Load Motor Coach
7:00am Depart for Harrah's
11:30am Arrive at Harrah's!
4:00pm Depart for MAFC
9:00pm Arrive Home
Another Great "Adult" Field Trip...
Please call the Front Desk for details on all trips.
Spring '09
Scuba Certifications
Enjoy The World`s #1 water sport - Scuba diving.MAFC offers year round NAUI scuba courses. Through Diver Style Scuba you can earn your certification, get recertified and/or experience great excursions. Of all the scuba certification programs available, NAUI is the premiere "education" program. Once NAUI scuba certified, you are ready to dive anywhere in the world. Training varies based the class you choose. Sessions is split between classroom and pool instruction. After successfully completing your training, you will be able to secure your Open Water Evaluation or sign up for a fantastic scuba adventure through Diver Style Scuba. Open Water Evaluations are for new divers and are scheduled separately and are an additional cost. Combine your Open Water Evaluation with one of the many exciting scuba excursions. To learn more about these trips, please leave us your contact information by phoning the Aquatics Center Front Desk (704) 282-4680 or contact Diver Style Scuba directly by phone = (704) 289-2089 or on the web at http://www.diverstyle.com/
Registration Deadline: usually 1 week prior to start of class (confirm w/ Diver Style Scuba to be sure)
CLASS: Scuba Diver - entry level
AGES: 12 years and older
COST: $175 for MAFC members
$199 for MAFC non-members
MEETINGS: the following classes meet twice weekly for three weeks, excluding holidays
Sept. 8-24 OR Oct. 6-22 OR Nov. 3-19 OR Dec. 1-17
CLASS: Advanced Scuba Diver - this class allows you to night dive, experience extended depth dives and take
part in boat and navigation diving. Must be a certified Scuba Diver already.
COST: $130 for MAFC members
$150 for non-MAFC members
MEETINGS: meets twice for approximately 1.5-2 hours each academic session. Also must complete 5 required dives
Sept. 19 & Oct. 10 OR Nov. 7 & 14
CLASS: Nitrox Diver - this is a class that teaches diving using gases other than air. Great for active and older
divers. Must be scuba certified.
COST: $90 for MAFC members
$110 for non-MAFC members
MEETINGS: has 1 academic session lasting approximately 3-3.5 hours. No other dives required
Dec. 5
 Lifeguard Training Certifications - Starts March 20th
Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experiences that will be valued by colleges and future employers. Participants will learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion of the course, each new lifeguard will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training and Community First Aid vaild for (3) years and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) valid for (1) year. For questions or additional information please contact Cindy Lisk, Pool Director. (704) 282-4689 or via email at clisk@monroenc.org.
Registration Deadline: By Monday, Mar. 16th (no more than 15 students)
Class Days and Times: Fri's /Sat.'s/Sun.'s from 3/20/09 - 4/5/09
Ages: 15 years and older
Times: Friday = 6p-9p Saturday = 10a-3p Sunday = 1p-5p
COST: $75.00 for members OR $125.00 for non-members
Healthy U Support Group Meeting - sponsored by
 
- sponsored by the Presbyterian Hospital Matthews Wellness Center-
Monthly "Lunch & Learn" meetings - A fun, effective group that "eats to learn." Each meeting starts with a pot-luck luncheon followed by informative speakers covering a variety of topics to help everyone learn the elements of continued care. Topics range from acute and chronic diseases and ailments to lunch & learn sessions that discuss pertinent topics of the time (i.e. Medicare prescription cards). Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month and are FREE to both members and non-members.
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month (starting in September going thru May)
Cost: FREE for members and non-members
Time: Pot-luck luncheon = 12:15pm
Speaker = 12:45pm - 1:30pm
(For questions or concerns call MAFC`s on-site Presbyterian Wellness Center (704) 282-4693 or email your on-site Wellness Center nurses, Tracey and Sheila at tleitner@monroenc.org)
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