SOCIAL EVENTS

> Soup & Salad - Held the third Friday of the month at 5 p.m., October through February
> Pancake Breakfasts - Held the last Friday of the month from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., September through May
> Annual Valentine Pary - Fundraiser held in February
> Annual Jig's Dinner - St. Patrick's Day celebration in March
> Booster Club Dinner - Held in May to celebrate our Booster Club members
> Summer Party - Large outdoor "pig roast" and live entertainment party held in June for seniors and community
> Holiday Events - Social events for seniors and their families: Holiday Light Parade; 5-K Hustle; Breakfast with Santa; and > Board Christmas Party
> Alone Again Social Group - Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month for dinner, unless a special event is scheduled.
> Movie Day - Last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Center.
> Billards - Pool table is available most times for leisure play
> Gardening - Gardeners are welcome to work in the courtyard garden at any time; the Center organizes an annual spring
> plant sale for the public
> Crafts - Crafters work on projects at their leisure and hold a semi-annual craft bazaar
> Outings - Day trips, Overnight and Multi-day trips are scheduled for our seniors
> Volunteer Opportunities - A variety of opportunities are available to individuals who enjoy
> volunteering their time. Examples include but are not limited to: gardening, cooking or serving meals,
> ticket sales, speaker's bureau, etc.

CARDS / GAMES OF STRATEGY

Poker
Any of several card games in which a player bets that the value of their hand is greater than that of others. The player with the highest hand wins. Played on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. 

6-Handed Euchre
A method of playing Euchre with six players. Played on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

Pinochle
A card game played with a 48-card pack containing 2 each of A,K,Q,J,10, and 9's of each suit with the object to score points by melding certain combinations of cards or by winning tricks. Meets on Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Center hosts a large assortment of ongoing recreational programs that may be of interest to the visitor 60 years of age or older. Review our programs below and join us. Transportation to and from the Center is provided to seniors living within the Maumee school district on our 13 passenger van.

EXERCISE CLASSES
Get moving with us, call (419) 893-1994 for additional information.

Water Aerobics (Maumee Senior Aquatic Fitness)
Classes are held at the South Toledo YMCA on Woodsdale. Heated to 80-85 degrees. Classes are taught on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. A series runs for 8 weeks and the cost is $24. Must be a member of the Maumee Senior Center to obtain this rate; in addition the YMCA Associate membership fee is waived.

Water Arthritis Program
Classes are held at Sunshine Children's Home by trained personnel through a series of specially designed exercises. The pool has a hydraulic floor and is heated to 90 degrees. The class meets twice a week or three times a week, depending on the class time you are in. The cost is $50 for two months and includes open pool time and hot tub use after classes. Call Amanda Gray at 419-865-0251, for a registration form, a doctor's release form and class times.

Line Dancing
Three classes are offered by insturctor, Glen LeFever. Monday nights at 7 p.m. Thursday morning's Beginner class starts at 9 a.m. and the Advanced class begins at 10:10 a.m. Cost is $2 per class.

Golfing
Men's and Women's leagues play weekly beginning in May at Tanglewood Golf Club. As of 2006, the cost of 9 holes is $7.50, $5.50 per person sharing a cart. Call the Center to sign up.

Soft-Shoe
The Center's award-winning dance class, part of the Manhattan Dance Company, meets every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Bonnie Spencer is the instructor for this fun class. Cost is $7 per week.

Square Dancing
This class is offered by instructor, Glen LeFever. Wednesdays beginning on May 7 (time to be determined). You do not need a partner to participate in this fun class! Cost is $3 per class.

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Bridge Lessons
Beginning and Intermediate lessons meet on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

Organ Lessons
Instructor Jennifer Shaw gives lessons on Mondays at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.and on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Cost is $6 per class.

Computer Classes
Our Computer Lab is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless a
class is in session. We offer a variety of classes including "Introduction to Computers", "Advanced Computer Skills", "Internet Class", and "Beginning & Advanced Digital Camera." Cost for full course (4 - 2 hour classes) is $50 for non-members and $45 for members.

CENTER SERVICES

Medicare / Insurance Assistance - Third Wednesday of each month. Half-hour appointments start at 10:30 a.m.

Legal Aid - Second Thursday every other month. Half-hour appointments start at 9 a.m.

60+ Nurse - Nurse comes to the Center every Thursday from 9 to 11:45 a.m. to weight checks, blood pressure checks and medication consultation.

Americare Health Services Equipment - Obtain your weight, vital signs (blood pressure & pulse), and blood oxygen level with this free state-of-the-art equipment. Check with this user-friendly for your own information. And/or results sent to your physician if you wish.

Free Tax Assistance - Tax preparers are here before Tax Day to help seniors with their tax preparation. AARP is generally scheduled every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning in February through the filing date in April VTA (Volunteer Tax Assistance Program) also offers free assistance scheduling individual appointments throughout the tax preparation season. Income guidelines apply; watch for details.