FAITH SELLERS SENIOR CENTER

                                            312 N. LAUREL STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483

                       HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, call 871-5053 with questions

 

      MONDAY                  TUESDAY                 WEDNESDAY            THURSDAY                FRIDAY       

 

Center Ombudsman

Mary Reese,

Program Director for Dorchester Seniors, Inc.

871-5053

 

MEALS

To reserve a meal, call one day ahead, before 1 pm. Cost $4.80

 

 

 

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9:30 Ad. Computers

10:00 Canasta

10:00 Crochet

10:30 Chair Exercise

10:30 Grandparents & Parents Support

10:30 Widows & Widower Support

12:30 Line Dancing*

1:00 Painting Pals

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9:30 Ceramics

10:30 Pinochle

10:30 Speaker: Medication Concerns

10:30 Gardening

1:00 Bridge

1:00 Ceramics/Clay

2:30 Enhance Fitness

 

 

 

5

8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Ceramics

9:40 Yoga*

10:00 Crafts

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Mahjong Lessons

1:00 Ceramics/clay

6

9:00 Wt Training*

10:00 Bible Study

10:00 Canasta

10:30 Pinochle

10:30 Bingo

2:30 Enhance Fitness

7

8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Computers

9:30 Quilting

9:40 Yoga*

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Quilting

 

8

10:00 Canasta

10:00 Crochet

10:30 Speaker: Nutrition Choices

10:30 Widows & Widowers Support

12:30 Line Dancing*

1:00 Painting Pals

1:30 Aging in Place

11

9:00 Wt Training*

9:30 Ceramics

10:00 Knitting

10:30 Chair Exercise

10:30 Pinochle

1:00 Bridge

1:00 Ceramics/Clay

2:30 Enhance Fitness

12

 8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Computers

9:30 Ceramics

9:40 Yoga*

10:00 Crafts

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Mahjong Lessons

1:00 Ceramics/Clay

13

9:00 Weight Training*

10:00 Bible Study

10:00 Canasta

10:30 Pinochle

10:30 Nutro Bingo

2:30 Enhance Fitness

 

14

8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Computers

9:30 Quilting

9:40 Yoga*

10:15 Sing-a-Long

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Quilting

 

15 

9:30 Ad. Computers

10:00 Canasta

10:00 Crochet

10:15 Activity Day

10:30 Widows & Widowers Support

12:30 Line Dancing*

1:00 Painting Pals

 

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9:00 Wt Training*

9:30 Ceramics

10:00 Speaker: Accessing the Social Security Website

10:30 Chair Exercise

10:30 Pinochle

1:00 Bridge

1:00 Ceramics/Clay

2:30 Enhance Fitness

 

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8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Ceramics

9:30 Computers

9:40 Yoga*

10:00 Crafts

10:00 Shopping and lunch

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Mahjong Lessons

1:00 Ceramics/Clay

 

20

9:00 Weight Training*

10:00 Canasta

10:00 Bible Study

10:30 Pinochle

10:30 Bingo

12:30 Enhance Fitness

21

8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Quilting

9:30 Computers

9:40 Yoga*

10:15 Bookmobile

10:30 Crafts w/Hospice

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Quilting

1:00 Living Well

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9:30 Ad. Computers

10:00 Canasta

10:00 Crochet

10:30 Grandparents & Parents Support

10:30 Chair Exercise

10:30 Widows & Widowers Support

12:30 Line Dancing*

1:00 Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop

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9:00 Wt Training*

9:30 Ceramics

10:00 Knitting

10:30 Chair Exercise

10:30 Pinochle

1:00 Bridge

1:00 Ceramics/Clay

2:30 Enhance Fitness

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8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Ceramics

9:30 Computers

9:40 Yoga*

10:00 Crafts

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Mahjong Lessons

1:00 Ceramics/Clay

 

27

9:00 Weight Training*

10:00 Canasta

10:00 Bible Study

10:30 Pinochle

10:30 Bingo

2:30 Enhance Fitness

 

28

8:30 Aerobics*

9:30 Quilting

9:30 Computers

9:40 Yoga*

11:45 Birthdays

12:00 Volunteers Meet & Greet

1:00 Sit and Get Fit

1:00 Quilting

1:00 Living Well

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 9:30 Ad. Computers

10:00 Canasta

10:00 Crochet

10:30 Widows & Widowers Support

10:30 Chair Exercise

12:30 Line Dancing*

1:00 Painting Pals

 

 

 

 

 


 


Ceramics Start to Finish: Come and join our ceramics class and learn everything from how to pour your piece to firing and cleaning and all of the different painting processes. Instructor: Crystal Long   Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30-11:30 AND now an afternoon class is offered as well at 1:00-3:00.     

Cost: $27 per month (16 hours of instruction) or $3.50 per class; fee also includes all standard paint colors and pieces you are able to prepare in the allotted time. Payment due at the front desk.

 

Creative Clay Class:  Crystal Long teaches the basics of working with clay. Learn how to mold, clean & glaze your clay project. Mondays & Tuesdays 1:00-3:00.  Fee is $17 per month. Payment is to be made at the front desk & must be paid by the month, no daily class fee for this class.

 

Crafts:  Always simple and lots of fun!  Come and see what we’ll be making this month. Instructor: Joyce Furlong            Tuesdays 10-11 am 

 

Quilting: Instructor: Linda Knutson teaches quilters of all levels the techniques of hand piecing, machine piecing, appliqué, and much more.  Thursdays, 9:30 -12:30.  Call 797-2088 for more information.   Class is currently full. Call 871-5053 to be added to the waiting list.

 

A second quilting class has been added. Linda Knutson now offers an afternoon class Thursdays 1:00 pm – 3:30pm. This class is currently full. Call 871-5053 to be added to the waiting list. 

 

Knitting: Porter Harden teaches the basics of knitting. Classes are held the second and fourth Mondays each month at 10:00 am. Classes will be August 11th and August 25th.

 

New - Crochet: Crochet is back! Maria Bessler will teach crochet on Fridays beginning August 7th at 10:00 am. Please welcome Maria and join her as she teaches all levels of crocheting.

 

Painting Pals: Bring your brushes and supplies and join this group of painters. All painters are welcome. No instructor will be on site for this class.            Fridays at 1:00pm, FREE

 

 

 

 

 


Gardening Club: A member of the Clemson Extension Master Gardeners will be at the Center the first Monday of each month at 10:30am. This month the session will be held August 4th.

 

Bible Study: Join Ms.Trophelia Ajala for a non-denominational Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:15 am.

 

Bookmobile: The Dorchester county Library will bring its bookmobile to the center. You can apply for a library card or check out books and movies for three weeks at a time. Date: August 15th at 10:15 am.

 

COMPUTER CLASSES:  No Cost if you are a member of the Center

Please sign up at the front desk. You need to attend all classes to receive the full benefits of this course.

 

Basic Computer Class: Tuesday & Thursday Morning Classes begin Thursday August 7th through Thursday August 28th 9:30 -11:30am

 

Advanced Computer Class:  This class is a six week course and covers Word, email etiquette, choosing an email program, sending and receiving email, protecting against spam and viruses, and more.  Next class begins August 15th.

 

 

 

 


**You must be a member of H2U to participate in aerobics, yoga, line dancing and weight training. Please contact Belinda Riffe at 843-847-5068 for more information on H2U** or go to www.h2u.com.

 

**Aerobics: Get moving with this class of floor and chair aerobics designed to improve abdominal tone, strengthen your legs and get your heart rate going!  Bring a towel and a mat.  Instructor: Ronna ToombsTuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:30 am

 

 Enhance Fitness Class – Enhance Fitness is a very low intensity, non-impact class with 30 minutes of very basic aerobic movements with balance and coordination movements incorporated and 20 minutes of toning exercises using ankle and wrist weights. The class ends with abdominal exercises and stretching. A good class for people with low endurance and balance limitations. It is also great for people who suffer with fibromyalgia.

Mondays and Wednesdays  2:30-3:30 p.m.

 

Chair Exercise: A good place to start for beginning exercisers, this class offers seated group exercises done to music under the direction of a video. Mondays and Fridays 10:30-11:15 (Please check calendar for days this class is NOT held due to other exercise activity).

 

**Line Dancing: Put on your dancing shoes and join our line dance class. Instructor: Evelyn Ward    Fridays 12:30-1:30pm

 

**Yoga: Join in these calming sessions. Bring a mat, towel, and pillow if you like. Instructor: Marlene Cuggy                  Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:40-10:45am

 

Sit and Get Fit: For the not-so-active senior, this class allows you to exercise from a seated position while being led by an instructor.  Come strengthen your entire body.  Instructor: Ed & Joan Redman               Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 to 2:00 pm

 

**Weight Training: Designed to improve muscle strength and bone density, this class will help tone your body.  Bring a towel, mat, and a pair of 3 lb. weights if you have them.  Instructor: Ronna Toombs     Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:00-10:00am (No Class Monday, August 4th)

 

 

 

 

 


Canasta: New or experienced players are welcome to join this growing group. Call Marilyn @ 861-0802 for information.  Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:00am

           

Bridge: This group of players is looking to grow. Casual and lots of fun! Experienced players only, please. Mondays 1-3:30 pm

 

Pinochle: Join this group to play cards for a few hours or all day.  Some experience preferred. Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am-4:30pm

 

Mahjong Lessons: Learn the basics of Mahjong. Lessons are Tuesdays at 1:00 pm.

 

 

 

 


Northwoods Mall and Lunch:  Shop at any of the stores at the Mall and eat when you are ready in the Food Court. Bus will leave the Center at 10:15. Transportation cost $3.00 and lunch at your own cost. Tuesday, August 19th. Sign up at the front desk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


BINGO: Join us each week as we play for donated prizes. The 3rd Wednesday is Nutrition BINGO.

Wednesdays at 10:30 am. 

 

ACTIVITY DAY: Join us as we get physical! Have fun playing the games or cheer your friends on!! Friday, August 15th at 10:15.

 

SING-A-LONG: Join us on Thursday August 14th at 10:15 and sing along to a variety of songs from the 40’s, 50’s, our childhood and several inspiring songs.

 

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: If you are a member of the Center and have a birthday in August, make sure Debbi – Activity Coordinator has your name and birthdate and come join us on August 28th at 11:45 am for a celebration.  

 

 

 

 

 


Clemson Ladies: Next meeting will be in September 2008.

 

AARP Board Meeting: No meetings held until September 2008.

AARP Member Meeting: No meetings held until September 2008.

 

NARFE Member Meeting: No meetings until September 2008.

 

Red Hat Society:  Come join the Flowertown Foxy Ladies chapter of the Red Hat Society.  Dedicated to enjoying life after 50, these women are focused on friendship, fun, and laughter.  

Call Pat Lacy at (843) 278-0416 for more information.

 

 

 


NEW – Introduction to Acrylics Workshop: Presented by Painting Pals. No Experience required!

 

Supplies will be provided, however if you have acrylic paint and brushes, and a picture you would like to paint from, please bring them. Also, bring a smock, apron or old shirt to protect your clothing. Friday, August 22nd 1:00 – 3:00. Sign-Up sheets are located in the front lobby or call Debbi at 843-871-5053. Workshop will be limited to 12 participants so sign up early. Have fun and learn something new!

 

NEW - Living Well Program: A six week self-help program that teaches people living with chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure a number of skills to manage their illness and the symptoms, manage stress, how to talk to their doctor and family, what to expect after diagnosis and how to develop an action plan. Research has shown that when people can effectively manage a chronic illness it reduces the need for hospital visits and lowers the number of incidents in which medications are used inappropriately. Those who have gone through the program have had great results.

The program is free and open to seniors in the tri-county area living with a chronic illness. Classes are 2 ½ hours on Thursdays beginning August 21st through September 25th 1:00 until 3:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call Elizabeth Bernet at 843.762.9555.

NEW – Reading, Writing & Basic Math Class: - Want to learn or enhance your reading, writing and basic math skills? Along with Trident Literacy, Dorchester Seniors, Inc. will offer free classes beginning in August (date to be announced). The classes will be held two days a week from 9:30 – 11:00 am. Classes are for all levels. If you are interested or know someone that has difficulty reading or writing or just wants to refresh their skills, please tell them about this wonderful opportunity. Call Debbi at 871-5053 for more information and for the date the classes will begin.

 

NEW – Accessing the Social Security Website: Susan Durand from the Social Security Administration Office will be here on Monday, August 18th at 10:00 am to demonstrate what their new website now provides.

 

Ladies Book Club: The Ladies Book Club will not meet until September.

 

Crafts with Heartland Hospice: Betty Diehl of Heartland Hospice could use your help to make crafts for their hospice clients. All materials provided. Thursday, August 22nd at 10:30am

 

Grandparent/Parent Support Group: Donna Xenakis from Parents Anonymous, a non-profit support group, facilitates a meeting of caregivers of children. This group offers support whether you are a caregiver to your own children or your grandchildren. Call Donna at 747-0480 or Linda at 553-3366 for more information. “You don’t have to go it alone”!  Fridays at 10:30am

 

NEW – Widows & Widowers Support Group: Barbara Thompson, a Certified Grief Counselor with Carolina Hospice Care, will begin a weekly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse (does not have to be a recent loss). Fridays at 10:30. Call Debbi at 843-871-5053 for more information.

 

 

 

 

 


Would you like to see the Flowertown Players for only a $1.00? Enter your name in our raffle for two tickets to see any play at the James F. Dean Community Theater in Summerville. You can buy 1 raffle ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. All proceeds are used to support the programs at the senior center. Drawing will be held on August 8th at noon. Thank you for your support of the senior center!

 

A sincere thank you to the Flowertown Players for their generous donation and continued support of the Faith Sellers Senior Center!

 

Go to our website at: www.dorchesterseniors.com for additional information and for any schedule changes.