Senior Connections Offers a Full Calendar of Events
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Kathy Carpenter, another valued volunteer, shared her story for Senior Spotlight. She brought photographs and also had a fun game for members to play showing who knew her best. -
Maria Bohac, a volunteer for Senior Connections, delivered a donation of $215 from her 1970 high school class. Their class participated in the Schulenburg Festival Parade and won first place for class float.
This week at Senior Connections, we’re excited to welcome our vibrant community of seniors aged 55 and up to two fantastic locations: our Schulenberg campus at 1111 Bohlmann Ave. and the Weimar campus at the First United Methodist Church, 301 W. Saint Charles St. Doors open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ready to enhance your quality of life with engaging activities, delicious meals, and warm connections.
A warm welcome in Schulenburg on Monday, Aug. 18, kicks off the week where members can expect a friendly greeting at the door and a warm cup of coffee to start the day. As everyone settles in, it’s the perfect time to catch up with friends over a game of dominoes.
At 11:15 a.m. we’ll gather for announcements, share prayer concerns, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This week’s culinary treat comes from Connie Koopmann Catering, our mayor and board member, who has prepared a delightful meal of beef tips served with rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Members sign up to bring desserts to share, and with our growing attendance, we now need two members to bake for dessert day who will surprise us with their creations?
Additionally, it’s our Cookie Round-Up day. Members are encouraged to donate cookies, which will be packaged and given to our speakers and community supporters who help make our programs successful.
Following lunch, our Lunch and Learn program features Morgan and Colton Bubela from the B Haus Garden Center and Tree Farm. They will tell about themselves and their businesses, then share tips on preparing for fall gardens, so bring your gardening questions and ideas.
Excitingly, we’re introducing a new bingo caller, Samantha from Anytime Fitness, who will join on the third Monday of every month. We’re thrilled to have her on board.
We’ll be at the First United Methodist Church in Weimar on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Get your dominoes flying. True Care Living will be on hand for blood pressure screenings from 10 - 11 a.m. Don’t worry, it won’t interrupt your domino games.
For lunch, enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal of hamburger mac and cheese paired with mixed veggies, homemade cornbread, and delicious desserts from our wonderful volunteers. Their dedication to serving fellow seniors is commendable, and they bake. So let’s give them a round of applause.
At noon, Weimar City Manager Donald Dixon will join us for our Lunch and Learn, providing insights into city affairs and answering your questions. Sandy Anderson from True Care Living will be back at 12:30 p.m. to lead our bingo game be ready for a full house of fun.
When we return to Schulenburg on Wednesday, Aug. 20, we will celebrate the birthdays of all campus members. Join us at 11 a.m. for a group photo and to share in the joy of our community.
Lunch will feature Oakridge’s famous fried chicken and buttery potatoes accompanied by a splendid salad made by our volunteers. We’ll need three cakes from our members to ensure we have enough for everyone to enjoy.
Joanne from Schulenberg Regency Villas Independent Living will join us for bingo, and we hope to see some of their residents too.
We conclude our bustling week at Arts for Rural Texas at 1206 S. Lyons Ave. in Schulenberg for Artful Friday from 10 a.m. - noon. Participants have selected between an acrylics class and a mosaic class. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited, so please get in touch with us at (979) 743-3227 to secure your spot. After classes, a light lunch will be served.
Next month, Martha Beckmann will lead seasonal craft sessions every Friday and Stephanie Shroyer will start a new mosaic class. We are grateful for our partnership with Arts for Rural Texas, which allows us to provide enriching experiences for our seniors.
Join us at Senior Connections, where every day is an opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy life to the fullest. As you can see, it is a week packed with fun, food, and friendship. We invite you to join us at any or all our locations.
For more information, visit http://srconnections.org or our Facebook page at Senior Connections 979. You can also call us at (979) 743-3227. Join us for a week of laughter, learning, and lasting connections.