Fountain Valley Senior Center

5745 Southmoor Drive – 520-6470

 

Note:  The Center will be closed Friday, November 10th in observance of Veteran’s Day and Thursday & Friday 23^rd & 24^th in observance of the Thanksgiving  Holiday.  Please make alternate plans for meals and medical appointments.

 

Hot Noon Meal – Mondays-Fridays, Noon. Suggested donation $2.00. Special Diets Available! 

Transportation - By reservation for medical appointments, grocery shopping, to Senior Center, and to conduct personal business.

Transportation’s number-520-6472! Two working days advance notice is required. Our vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs. Donations accepted.

R.A.M.P. (Rural Area Meal Program)

Frozen meals are delivered to homebound seniors age 60 or older.  Modified diets available.  Phone: 520-6471 for information.  Cost:  Suggested Donation $7.50 / 7 frozen meals, $1.50 ea Shelf-stable meals, thaw and serve sandwiches, and ‘Pic-Nik’ Meal Baskets. 

 

Clinics and Services

Blood Pressure Checks-          

November 14 & 28 (Free)

From 11:00 a.m. -12 noon.

By Visiting Nurse Association

Foot Clinic-

Monday, November 13^th

Wednesday, November 22nd

From 8:30 a.m. -12 noon.

By Appointment Only.

Cost: $20.00

By Visiting Nurse Association

Grocery Shopping- Mondays

By Appointment Only. Call 520-6472.

Legal Assistance- (Free)

Wednesday, November 8th

By Appointment Only.

Hearing Aid Cleaning & Adjustment-

Fourth Wednesday, 10 -11 a.m.  (Free)

Medical Equipment Loan Closet

(Free) Mon-Fri Between 8-4 p.m.               

Classes & Activities

AARP Safe Driving Class-

Monday & Tuesday,

November 6 & 7, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday & Thursday,

November 16 & 17, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

$10 for two 4-hour classes.

Advisory Council Meeting-

Thursday, November 9, 1:30 p.m.

Bingo-

Birthday Bingo!!

Thursday, November 16, at 1:00 p.m.

Cards are 5 for $1.00

Breakfast Corner-

Monday – Friday 8:30-11 a.m.

Crochet/Knitting Class -

Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

$2.00 per class.

Dancing For Fun and Fitness-

Wednesdays, 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

No charge (donations are accepted and appreciated)

Embossed Cards-

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

$2.00 per class

(All supplies included)

“Harmonizers” Singing Group-

Meeting and Rehearsal Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.  Call Sandy Franklin,

392-9202 for info.

Interpretive Dance Class- (Free)

For those with wheelchairs, walkers, and limited mobility. Anyone can participate!

Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m.

“Let’s Play Games”- (Free)

Bring games you like to play, or just bring yourself and join in an afternoon of fun!

Mondays at 1:00 p.m.

Line Dancing Classes-

Tuesdays (Intermediate Level),

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Fridays  (All Levels), 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

$2.00 per class

Oil Painting Class-

Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.

Oil Painting Class 2-

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

Fridays, 1:00 p.m.

Porcelain Doll Class-

Tuesdays: 1^st class 9:30 a.m.

                  2^nd class 12:30 p.m.

Quilt Making-

Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $5.00 for 5 weeks                                                  

Senior Bowling at Valley Bowl-                  

Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

Southern Colorado Better Business Bureau Information Booth-

First Thursday of the month

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tai-Chi & Chi Kung Classes-

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Cost: $2.00

Fridays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Cost: $1.00

“We Care” Sponsored Bingo-

1st Thursday, 1 p.m. (Free)

Spotlight Players:

A group of theatrical and melodrama actors that present shows to benefit the Fountain Valley Senior Center.  Everyone is welcome to participate.

Contact:  Jackie Conklin at 460-0273.

Practice Time: Tuesdays 7- 9

Support Groups

Military Widows-

4^th Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Call Jeanette Crocker, 392-4988

for info.

Widowed Friends-

2^nd Saturday, 1 p.m.

Call Shirley Wilson at 392-5067 for info.

Special Presentations/Events

Picante Band- Oscar Silva and his spicy ‘South of the Border’ music is featured on the first Friday of the month beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Jean Waddell’s Piano Entertainment-

Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. (except on days with special presentations.)

Dance to the “Rhythm-airs”

Friday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m.

Dance to the music of the big band sound featuring Joe Cahalan on the saxophone, Porky on drums and Dennis Crosser on piano. The cost is free. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Travel Club-

Help us plan day outings and learn about great trips available.

By Bobbi Hagar, Dream Catcher Tours

Monday November 20, at 2:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Flu Shot Clinic

Offered by the Visiting Nurse Association

Friday, November 17^th

8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

 

 

Salvation Army Community Dinner

Thursday, November 23^rd

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

 

 

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