SJC's Regular Hours of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am-8pm

Tuesday & Thursday: 8am-9pm

Saturdays: 8am-6pm

Dogs entering SJC are required to be service animals:

A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. The ADA requires the animal to be under the control of the handler. This can occur using a harness, leash, or other tether. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA and are not allowed into the facility.

Online Catalog of Classes

Click here to view the Plano Recreation Fall Catalog. The Adults 50+ section begins on page 61.

Registration for Fall classes and activities has begun.

Register at Plano Recreation Online, in person or on the phone. To register online, you must have an active account with an email address.

To register in-person, go to any of our recreation centers: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, Liberty Recreation Center, Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano Aquatic Center, Sam Johnson Recreation Center or Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center.

Call any of the recreation centers to register by phone.

The Fall catalog contains opportunities running September through December.

Spread the Word

Do you live in a retirement community? Would you like to tell others about Sam Johnson Recreation Center? Half-page flyers are available at the front desk for you to take and share.

Opportunities after 5pm

Are you a member of SJC? Would you like to see additional opportunities offered after 5pm? If so, we would love for you to consider starting an ongoing open group at SJC on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday evenings. Do you enjoy playing Gin Rummy? Mahjong? Rummikub? Scrabble? Skip-Bo? Uno or something else? If you would like to start and lead an open group, please contact Sara at sarad@plano.gov.

We are also interested in hiring fitness instructors for evening classes. Would you like to teach? Please contact Colleen at chill@plano.gov.

We appreciate your participation.

Howdy Y'all!

WESTERN MUSIC & BBQ-NEW

Saturday, September 30th

2pm-4pm

$19

#61807

Put on your boots and jeans for some boot-scootin' fun and finger-lickin' barbecue! This event is sponsored by the SJRC Council.

Register Here

We had fun celebrating National Senior Citizens Day! Thank you to Shipley Do-Nuts for the 4 dozen delicious glazed donuts they donated!

And thank you to BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse for the pizza & salad they donated for 112 free lunches on August 21st!

Fitness + Opportunities at SJC

BARRELATES

Taught by Holly Keltch

#58588 Tuesdays, September 5th-October 3rd, 8:30am-9:20am Register Here

#58591 Thursdays, September 7th-October 5th, 8:30am-9:20am Register Here

$55

This mix of Barre and Pilates is a full body workout using light weights and body weight. This class will help you create long and lean muscle so you can burn more calories all day. Modifications will be given so that all fitness levels can succeed. No experience necessary.

YOGA THERAPY FOR BACK HEALTH-NEW

Taught by Skila Ramirez

Mondays, September 11th-October 16th

10:30am-11:15am

$109

#59429

Promote optimal spine health with movements and breathing techniques to strengthen and support spine muscle. Learn movements that help to prevent and manage spine injuries along with unique patterned movements to work around existing health issues.

Register Here

VACCINE CLINIC-NEW

Thursday, September 21st

11am-2pm in Classroom 2

FREE

#61272

Tom Thumb Pharmacy will be providing COVID boosters, Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles and DTaP vaccines at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center. Get up-to-date on any of the available vaccines. 

Please register in advance for this service. There is a form to be completed before your shot. See the front desk for your form or click here to print it out. Please complete the form in advance to save time.

A vaccine card and completed form will be required for the COVID vaccine.

Register Here

WALK IN THE PARK

Monday thru Friday, September 18th-October 27th

9:30am-10am

FREE

#60858

Come walk with us and enjoy the fresh air, beautiful surroundings and comradery! All that and give your body the benefits of walking. Beginning Monday, September 18th, the SJC Staff will lead a one-mile walk Monday through Friday in Harrington Park. Meet at the south doors of the center at 9:30am to join us. Together we will walk 30 miles in 30 days!

Register Here

After 5pm at SJC

KNOCKOUT CARDIO-NEW

Taught by Melinda Tuttle

Wednesdays, September 6th-October 11th

6pm-6:50pm

$59

#59410

Get your energy up while kicking and punching in this non to low-impact aerobic format using American boxing, Muay Thai, Karate and other forms of martial arts. All exercises will be performed from a standing position with a chair available for support. Move at your own pace and have fun getting fit.

Register Here

YOGA THERAPY FOR BALANCE & FALL PREVENTION-NEW

Taught by Skila Ramirez

Mondays, September 11th-October 16th

5:30pm-6:15pm

$109

#60188

Unique yoga sequences focus on weight bearing and joint stabilization to improve overall bone density and physical balance while learning to safely work around health concerns such as (but not limited to) osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. This adaptive style of yoga encourages individuals to create a personal and safe weight-bearing practice with the use of your own body weight, dynamic tension (mind to body awareness) and specific muscle activation techniques.

Register Here

PENCIL ART

Taught by Sue Mahon

Wednesdays, September 6th-September 27th

10am-Noon

$75

#58890

This still life, floral, and landscape class explores clay-based, wax, graphite, watercolor, charcoal, and pastel pencils. A new project is offered each month with a how-to sheet, supply list and reference photo. Techniques and surfaces used are interesting and informative. Supplies are furnished your first month. New students will do a different project than the class picture shown. Must sign up at least 24 hours before the first class. 



Register Here

PORTRAIT DRAWING

Taught by Sue Mahon

Mondays, September 11th-October 2nd

10am-Noon

$75

#58894

Many people admire the talents of portrait artists, but they may not realize that much of the 'so-called' talent is simply techniques anyone can learn. If you can see, use your hands, and follow simple instructions, you can draw a portrait. Sue Mahon has over 30 years of drawing and teaching experience teaching hundreds of people to draw portraits. She can teach you, too. Supplies are furnished your first month. New students will do a different project than the class picture shown. Must sign up at least 24 hours before the first class. 



Register Here

WATERCOLORING DOODLE SESSION

Taught by Charlotte Samuel

Friday, September 1st

10am-11:30am

$17

#58898

Enjoy a relaxing watercolor session. You will create an 11” x 15” watercolor work of art. The image is already on the watercolor pad, ready to paint. All supplies are included.

Register Here

YOU CAN PAINT

Taught by Susan Garden

Friday, September 8th

1pm-4pm

$39

#59491

Even if you've never held a brush or can't draw a straight line, you'll be amazed at the beautiful oil painting you can complete in one fun and inspiring lesson. Beginners learn basics of color mixing, brushstrokes, and perspective while completing a detailed landscape or seascape. All supplies are provided. Bring paper towels and wear old clothes. In September you'll paint, "Crashing Wave." 

Register Here

Educational Classes at SJC

READ LIBRARY BOOKS ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

Taught by Daphne Lee

Tuesday, September 5th

9:30am-11am

$10

#59644

Discover the convenience of reading library books right on your mobile device, whether it's a smartphone or tablet. Learn how to access digital libraries, borrow e-books, and explore a vast collection of literary works at your fingertips. Enhance your reading experience with adjustable font sizes, customizable backgrounds, and intuitive navigation features.

Register Here

WELLNESS WITH HYPNOSIS

Taught by Nanci DuPlant

Wednesday, September 6th

12:15pm-1pm

$45

#60830

Come relax with Nanci and learn techniques to keep you healthy both mentally and physically. Feel free to bring a blanket/pillow to get comfortable.

Register Here

GARDENING 101

Taught by Sharon Russell

Monday, September 11th

10am-11:30am

$15

#60854

It’s hard to think about gardening during this ghastly heat, but fall is right around the corner. This is the time of year to assess what made it and what you need to do differently. This is a good time to plan for next year. Join Sharon Russell from the Plano Gardening Club to learn about Tubers, Rhizomes, Corms, and Bulbs for Plano gardens. Class fee will be donated towards the Sam Johnson Recreation Center garden. 

Register Here

LIFE TRANSITIONS

Taught by Kimberly Kline

Tuesday, September 12th

9:30am-11am

$15

#59018

Join us as we discuss the challenges we face as life progresses. Learn coping strategies to help you navigate all the transitions required as we grow. Each month various topics will be discussed such as Empty Nesting in September; Divorce, Grief and Loss in October; Navigating Telehealth and Adjusting to Physical Health Issues in November; and Holiday Blues/Seasonal Depression in December. This workshop will provide both education and support on each topic.

Register Here

LUNCH & LEARN: HOW TO AVOID LIFE INSURANCE SCAMS-NEW

Taught by Wendy Wilkes

Monday, September 18th

Noon-1pm

$5

#60853

Wendy Wilkes, with National Senior Care (NSC), will discuss "How to Avoid Life Insurance Scams" to ensure that you aren't taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals and actions to take if you have. Complimentary lunch will be provided.

Register Here

Lunch at SJC's Gazebo Café

The Gazebo Café, located in SJC and operated by trained volunteers:

Monday through Friday, 11am-12:30pm, no reservation required.

Membership is required (or pay a daily fee) to enjoy a Café lunch.

DAILY STANDARD MENU:

Sandwiches

Choice of wheat or white bread with lettuce, tomato, onion,

dill pickles or bread & butter pickles

• Ham, Bacon & Cheese Club $3.50
• Ham, Turkey & Cheese Club $3.50
• Turkey, Bacon & Cheese Club $3.50
• Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad $2.75
• Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato $2.50
• Ham $2.50
• Turkey $2.50

Salad Bowls & Baked Potato

• Chicken Salad $3.50
• Tuna Salad $3.50
• Tossed Green Salad $2
• Loaded Baked Potato $3.50

Sides

• Egg Salad .75
• Fruit Salad .75
• Tossed Green Salad .75
• Crackers .25
• A la carte chicken salad/tuna salad (per scoop) $2

Drinks

• Tea, Lemonade/refills .50/.25
• Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper .75
• Bottled Water .75

Price shown includes sales tax.

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BLUE PLATE SPECIALS:

$5

Tea/Lemonade Included

8/22: Avocado Egg Salad Croissant & Chips (Vegetarian)

8/23: Taco Salad Casserole & Side Salad

8/24: Baked Potato with Pulled Pork

8/25: Chicken Pot Pie & Fruit Salad

8/28: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans

8/29: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad & Roll

8/30: Reuben Sandwich & Baked Beans

8/31: Pizza Casserole & Side Salad

9/1: Garlic Mushroom Pasta (Vegetarian)

Evening Group: First Monday Book Club

Due to Labor Day, we will meet

Monday, September 11th

6pm-7:30pm

FREE

Like to discuss books? Join a group of fellow book lovers via Zoom for the First Monday Book Club.

The Book Club reads and discusses fiction and nonfiction books of all kinds. We welcome new members and encourage you to join us even if you haven’t read this month’s book to meet fellow book lovers and hear about future books. 

Advanced registration is required. There is no fee. A Zoom link will be emailed to you.

We will continue our discussion of the following book in September:

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

For questions and to register contact: Jillschilp@gmail.com

Jill will send you a Zoom link to join in.

Would you like to volunteer in our Gazebo Café? Our volunteers serve from 9am to 1:30pm Monday-Friday. If you can volunteer for any of those days each week please let us know! We appreciate any help and would love to contact you! Please reach out to Lauren at lcato@plano.gov or (972) 941-5674.

Bingo is played:

Wednesdays, 1pm-2:30pm

Saturdays, 9:30am-11:15am

$1/card

Please bring $1 bills. No change made.

Monday Duplicate Bridge

Meets every Monday, Noon-3pm. Reservation not required. Call Doris Sivernell (214) 558-2819. The voicemail is working.

Tuesday Party Bridge

Meets every Tuesday, Noon-3pm. No partner required. 

First Friday Duplicate Game

The first Friday of each month, there is a 5-table duplicate bridge game in Lone Star B. Play begins at 11:30am. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please contact Jeanne Edwards at (830) 708-0003. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Friday Afternoon Bridge

Regular bridge is played each Friday, Noon-3pm. Beginners are welcome but must know how to play. No partner required except for on the 3rd Friday of the month. If you don’t have a partner, come at 11:45am to arrange for one. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please email Toby Kramer at tobya621@aol.com.

Cribbage

Tuesdays

1pm-3pm

in Dining Room

FREE

Cribbage is a fast-paced card game invented in the 1600s by an English poet. It's versatile (2-4 players), requires little to set up (deck of cards and either a wooden board with pegs or a pad of paper with pen), and it offers a standard game (121 points) as well as a quick version (61 points). All SJC members are welcome! Stop by if you wish to have some FREE fun!

Pictured below (from L to R) are the club's charter cribber members: Barb, Lady Marli, Marilyn and Rick.

Tuesday Evening Dances, 7pm-9:15pm

This large band plays on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Thursdays

1pm-3pm

in Lone Star A, B & D

FREE

Attendees need a membership to SJC (or to pay a daily fee).

Fridays, 8:30am-11am

in Lone Star C

If you knit or crochet, care facilities always need items we can make. If you would like to help, please join the group.

Non-competitive players only - this is only for fun. Scrabble is excellent for your brain. Playing it regularly can increase your vocabulary; aid in delaying the development of dementia; encourage social connection; and help improve your happiness, concentration and confidence! Join us Mondays at 12:45pm in Lone Star D.

Sew Happy Quilters

1st & 3rd Thursdays

9am-4pm in Classroom 1

We are a sit-n-sew group, so bring your favorite project and supplies. Enjoy the fellowship with different quilters. Contact Aurora Chancy at achancy@msn.com with questions.

Do you play guitar? Would you like to strum around with some others who play, too?

If so, give Roger Kort a call at (210) 378-3159 or email him at roger_kort@yahoo.com.

The group meets in Classroom 3 on Fridays, 10:30am to Noon and really has a good time!

The Vocal Seniority

This group is taking August off. First day back will be Thursday, September 7th. Please contact Frank Edelmann at FrankPE@Attglobal.net if you would like additional information.

SJC Hall Walkers

Writers and Storytellers Discussion Group

This is a friendly bunch whose purpose is to enjoy the creative processes of writing and oral storytelling. The group is open to beginning writers, bloggers, poets, and storytellers as well as published authors. Basically, anyone who enjoys the creative writing and storytelling experience is welcome.

Members choose their own subject matter and the pieces can be short or as long as 2,000 words. If you have a novel or novella you would like to share, you can break it up into 2,000 word pieces you can share on a meeting-to-meeting basis.

The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday, 1pm to 3pm. You can attend via Zoom or in person at SJC in Classroom 2. If you are interested in joining us, please email Deborah Grant at debgrant59@gmail.com. Thank you!

Programs and classes at Plano Public Library for Adults & Seniors include Memory Keepers for early stage dementia, making smart financial choices and exploring new hobbies through enrichment programs.

You can sign up for senior care calls, participate in book clubs and improve your English speaking skills with Small Talk.

Click on the following links to learn more about and register for upcoming programs and classes:

Business Classes | Money Smart Classes | eBooks & More | Technology Classes | Art in the Library | Enrichment Classes

Sign up for our newsletter – Check It Out! | Read our blog Plano Library Learns | Follow us on social media.

THE DOUGLASS SENIORS

1111 H Avenue, Suite 300

Plano, TX 75074

Wednesdays, 10am-2pm

The Douglass Seniors is a small African American ladies group for women 55 and older. They meet on Wednesdays from 10am–2pm at the old Plano Housing Building at 1111 H Avenue, Suite 300 (in the same parking lot with Douglass Community Center). 

The group has been meeting for over 20 years to socialize and enjoy events such as outings to the movies, lunch and dinner. They also take fun adventure trips, do arts and crafts, and have speakers to discuss senior issues. They are a fun and loving group. Dianne Dillon may be reached at (972) 941-7272 for more information.

AARP Meeting

SPECIAL SPEAKER: ALEXANDER FROLOV, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NEUROLOGY

UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER

Open to the Public

Friday, September 1st at 1pm in Lone Star A

Dr. Frolov specializes in memory and other cognitive disorders and sees general neurology patients both at UT Southwestern and Parkland Hospital. He is a clinician educator with a focus on behavioral and cognitive neurology and splits his time between the Memory Disorders Clinic at UT Southwestern, the General Neurology Clinic at UT Southwestern, and supervising resident physicians in the Neurology Clinic at Parkland Hospital. Dr. Frolov sees patients with a broad array of cognitive and neurologic concerns, including memory loss, language changes, and dementias of many types, including Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body disease, and frontotemporal dementia, among others.

Other Opportunities

CLEAR-THE-SHELTERS EVENT

There are many great reasons to add a furry friend to your household – you, the Animal Shelter and the pet benefits. The 9th Annual Clear-the-Shelters event relieves the over-crowdedness of facilities across the nation and brings joy too. Don’t miss this event: 

Clear the Shelters

Plano Animal Shelter, 4028 W. Plano Parkway

Tuesday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 27th

Waived adoption fees

All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before leaving the shelter. Also, receive a free collar and one free month of pet insurance (you must activate). 

Come prepared to adopt by bringing: 

• A valid government-issued photo ID 
• $10 to register your pet with the City of Plano, if you live here 
• A copy of your lease or a landlord letter showing animals are allowed and listing any prohibited breeds 

Make it a great beginning with these tips: 

• Make sure current pets have up-to-date vaccinations.
• Evaluate your fence to prevent possible escapes. 
• Learn about introducing a new pet into a household. 
• Please leave your current pets at home. 

Call the Plano Animal Shelter at (972) 769-4360 with any questions. View adoptable pets.

SWINGING SENIORS

Plano Super Bowl

2521 K Ave

Plano, TX 75074

Tuesdays at 1pm

Do you enjoy bowling? This group is looking to field at least one team of three people for a senior bowling league, age 55+. Team may be comprised of three men or three women or mixed. If interested in fun, physical activity, team camaraderie and social interaction, please call Jimmy Dean, league president, at (214) 519-4539.

PICKLEBALL IN PLANO

There are several opportunities to play Pickleball in Plano. Twelve indoor courts are available during scheduled open play times at Plano recreation centers. There are 32 outdoor courts available at several PISD school sites and High Point Park Tennis Center.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

Pickleball is available indoors at Carpenter, Liberty, Oak Point and Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Centers. Players must have a recreation membership or pay a daily fee. Three indoor courts are available during open play times at the centers. Open play times vary, please check the Open Play Schedule to plan your visit.

The City of Plano has partnered with Plano Sports Authority (PSA) to provide six additional indoor pickleball courts for the community. Go to psaplano.org for information about memberships and open play dates and times. PSA Pickleball Informational Flyer (PDF)

PEANUT BUTTER DRIVE

September 1st-30th

 Finding hungry families in such an affluent part of the world is hard to swallow, but you can help make a difference during the Collin County Peanut Butter Drive, September 1st-30th. Join Mayor John B. Muns and the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) during this campaign to feed children and seniors. 

The goal for Plano and 21 other North Texas cities is to collect 125,000 pounds of peanut butter to immediately distribute and $275,000 to buy jars of nutty spreads throughout the year. In total, that’s 400,000 pounds of hope.

Find instructions on how to participate in four ways:  

• Make a virtual donation without shopping! Each dollar given equals 1 pound of peanut butter. 
• Take donations of 16-ounce plastic jars of any brand of peanut, other nut or seed butter, to the North Texas Food Bank Plano campus at 3677 Mapleshade Lane.  
• Form a team for a healthy competition to raise peanut butter funds or collect jars. 
• Join an existing team. Choose a group. 

September is National Hunger Action Month. Check the progress of donations on the North Texas Food Bank website.

PLANO PAST & PRESENT BOOK SIGNING WITH THE AUTHORS

Interurban Railway Museum

901 E 15th St

Plano, TX 75074

Wednesday, September 13th

5:30pm-7:30pm

Stop by to meet the authors and pick up your signed copy of the Conservancy's brand new book, Plano Past & Present, by Mary Jacobs, Cheryl Smith, and Jeff Campbell, and photos by Jennifer Shertzer. Presentation at 6pm. Copies are available for a $25 donation to the Conservancy, payable with cash, check or PayPal.

CRICKET

Did you know Plano has a thriving Cricket scene? Players in Plano compete in both the Dallas Cricket League and the North Texas Cricket Association, as well as participate in pickup games across the city...

BEATLES NIGHT - TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Red Tail Pavilion

2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy

Plano, TX 75074

Saturday, October 14th

7pm-10:30pm

All you need is love and Plano’s annual Beatles Night! Fan-favorite Beatles tribute band Hard Night’s Day will take the stage at Red Tail Pavilion, with opening act Revolution 9. Gates open at 6pm.

Come together with your own chairs, blankets, coolers and beverages. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please leave all pets at home. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for senior/child/military. All tickets will include an additional $2 service fee.

Click here for tickets.

MJ THE MUSICAL AT DALLAS MUSIC HALL IN FAIR PARK-NEW

Thursday, November 30th

5:45pm-11pm

$69

#59077

The music. The moves. The icon. Michael Jackson. Ride with us to see this multi-Tony Award®-winning musical. Fee includes transportation and admission to the production. We will depart from Liberty Recreation Center at 5:45pm. Pre-registration is required.

Register Here

Do you enjoy reading magazines? Isn't it challenging to find a good magazine with more articles and opportunities than advertisements? Well, there is such a magazine with very enjoyable, educational and helpful articles written specifically for adults 50+, and it's called fyi50+. If you like turning the pages and feeling them in your hand, then come grab a copy at SJC. Copies are available in the east-entrance lobby. If you prefer flipping pages online, then click here.

Contact Celebration Magazine for Group Tour Opportunities:

Office: (469) 532-2622 | Click Here For More Information.

Attend a Travel Presentation.

Do you have trouble hearing on the phone? Do you keep asking people to repeat themselves? If so, you may be eligible for no-cost telephone captioning from CaptionCall. The phone displays big, easy-to-read text that automatically captions your conversation. It dials, rings and works just like a regular phone.

• Phone and services at no cost to you
• Complimentary delivery, installation, training and support
• Easy to use
• Captions make understanding phone calls easier
• Features include speakerphone, answering machine, and custom audio
• Hearing aid friendly
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Captioning also available for iPad and iPhone with CaptionCall Mobile.
• Captioned voice messages included
• No cost if you have hearing loss and need captions to use the phone efficiently



CaptionCall is part of a federally funded program to benefit people with hearing loss. This fund pays the total cost of service for qualified users.

Click here to learn more.

Did You Know?

Did you know the Cox Building in downtown Plano was formerly the Plano High School? It still bears "High School" across the top.

Ernest J. Cox came to America from England in 1893, rumored as a 16-year-old stowaway, and eventually found his way to Plano when he was approximately 31 years old. "Shorty", as he was known by his friends, was hired to be the janitor at the school when it was a “Spanish School,” nicknamed for its architecture. The Spanish School was eventually torn down, and a new Plano public school opened in 1924.

In the early 1960s, a few years after Shorty’s death, the district named the building in his honor. As inscribed on the building’s historical marker, the Plano Institute opened on the site of The Cox Building in 1882 before a public school system even existed in Plano. In 1891, city officials bought the school and took over operations.

The structure has carried Cox's name in several ways: originally Cox Junior High School, then The Cox Administration Building and currently The Cox Building, which is still occupied by Plano ISD for various offices.

A room on the building’s second floor houses Plano school memorabilia and posters summarizing the building’s history and the school district’s development timeline.

The school building and the adjacent former gymnasium were recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 2006. The gymnasium, which was built in 1938 as a project of the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, was later converted into the present-day Courtyard Theater.

School Subjects - Word Scramble

1. GARBLEA

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2. LOBOYIG

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3. SINUSESB

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4. CCUSUALL

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5. HYSTERICM

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6. HYPOGEARG

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7. METEORGY

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8. VMORTENGOREN

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9. ELUTRIATER

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10. CYSHIPS

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11. CHOOSYGLYP

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12. SISICASTTT

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Answers are displayed at the bottom of the e-Trendsetter.

School Subjects - Word Search

Jigsaw Puzzles for Challenging Fun

SCHOOL BUSES



Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 8:05!

SCHOOL OF FISH



Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 9:47!

BE EXTRA CAREFUL

Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 9:04!

Wordle is a web-based word game developed by Josh Wardle. A player has six attempts to guess a five-letter word. Feedback is given for each guess, in the form of colored tiles, indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position. 

Every day, it's a new five-letter word. After every guess, each letter is marked as either green, yellow or gray.



• Green indicates that letter is correct and in the correct position.
• Yellow means it is in the answer but not in the right position.
• Gray indicates it is not in the answer at all. 

Target words may have duplicate letters, such as the "o" in "robot", and the color-coded responses do not clue the player about additional uses of such duplicated letters. The game has a "hard mode" option, which requires players to include letters marked as green and yellow in subsequent guesses. 

The game also has a dark theme as well as a high-contrast theme for colorblind accessibility, which changes the color scheme from green and yellow to orange and blue.

Click Here to Play.

Blackberry Icebox Cake

Yield: 8-10 servings

INGREDIENTS  

• One 16-ounce frozen pound cake, thawed
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 1/2 cups blackberries, halved, plus whole blackberries for garnish 
• 3 tablespoons blackberry jam 
• Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 
• Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish 

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove the pound cake from its pan and line the pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang.
2. Slice the domed mound off the pound cake and set aside, then slice the remaining cake horizontally into 3 slices.
3. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Crumble the cake mound into crumbs. Add to the pan and toast until golden brown all over, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
4. Mix together the blackberries, blackberry jam, lemon zest and juice in a bowl. Set aside.
5. Combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whip until firm peaks form.
6. Place one layer of cake in the bottom of the lined pan and press to slightly flatten. Top with a third of the blackberry mixture and a third of the whipped cream. Repeat the process 2 more times, ending with whipped cream. Loosely cover with the overhanging plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
7. To serve, carefully lift the cake from the pan and remove the plastic wrap. Top with the toasted crumbs, a few blackberries and a sprig of mint, then slice and serve.

NOTES

• You can substitute any berry and any fruit jam.

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Recreation Division Code of Conduct

The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department expects recreation center employees and patrons to treat one another with courtesy and respect in all interactions. These values are key to supporting our mission of enriching Plano by providing inviting spaces, caring services, outstanding value, and memorable experiences.

We expect all employees and patrons to:

• Respect other participants, City staff, and volunteers.
• Cooperate with City staff in maintaining safety and order.
• Demonstrate courtesy even when others do not.
• Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
• Respect the property of others, including City property and facilities.

Refrain from:

• Any behavior that would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of others.
• Unacceptable behavior including, but not limited to: use of profanity, vulgarity, racial slurs, obscene gestures, arguing, or other disruptive conduct or encouraging others to do so.
• Fighting, physical abuse, threats, or harassment.

Caregiving Wellness

THIS GROUP WILL NOT MEET IN SEPTEMBER.

AGING & LIVING WELL...

THE VALUE OF LIFE STORIES: RECOGNIZING & TELLING YOUR STORY

Led by Nora Gravois, LMSW-IPR

Tuesday, October 3rd

10am-11:30am in Classroom 1 at SJC

FREE

Please register by calling (972) 953-7669.

Caregiver Support Group is held on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm and the second Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm-3pm (both via Zoom).

Memory Café is a social and cognitively stimulating time of activities for individuals with dementia and their caregiver. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 1pm-2pm.

Mental Aerobics is a class designed to sharpen brain skills through critical thinking worksheets, jigsaw puzzles, socialization, search puzzles, and games created to help brain development. Think of it as an exercise class for the head! No reservation is needed. Make a plan to join us for this great get-together. Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am-11:30am in Classroom 2.



The Front Porch is an in-person group that gets together on the third Thursday of the month from 1pm-2:30pm. Join us for a safe space full of laughter, snacks, conversation, and sharing of memories in a small group setting (10-12 people).

Helpful Links & Resources

• Community and Wellness Resource Guide for Seniors Living in Plano (PDF).

• Check out the senior city-services database on the Senior Resources webpage. Explore the Senior Resources Guide.

• Plano’s My Safety Call program helps ensure the well being of homebound and/or elderly Plano residents through a daily phone call. Read more about the program and sign up for a daily call.

• The Plano Independent School District (PISD)’s RSVP program is for seniors 65+. The program provides seniors access to PISD functions, tours of PISD facilities, culinary events, senior high plays, sporting events, etc. all for free. View more information and sign up online.

There are many organizations focused on helping seniors. A few of these organizations are listed below. Click on an organization’s name to visit its website. The City of Plano has no responsibility for the content on these websites.

• AARP
• Aarp.org/caregiving
• AARP Plano Texas Chapter 2304
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Assistance Center of Collin County
• Councils on Aging
• Meals on Wheels of Collin County
• Plain-O Helpers
• Texas Health and Human Services
• U.S. Social Security Administration
• Wellness Center For Older Adults

Additional Information

• Are you looking for a way to help others? Check out all the great volunteer opportunities available for you through the City of Plano’s volunteer program.
• If you need to reach out to the City to pay for water bill, get a garage sale permit or complete a wide array of other activities the City of Plano’s website home page under "FIND IT FAST" on the website is the best place to start.
• Check out Plano's Housing Assistance Programs here.
• For information on nationwide money-saving benefit programs, click here.

Age in Place with the City of Plano’s Help

Are you a Plano homeowner 62 years of age or older or a Plano homeowner with a documented disability? You may qualify for the City’s new Mobility Assistance Program. Funds are available for the following accessibility items:

• ADA compliant commodes
• Bathroom grab bars
• Wall-mounted foldable shower or tub seats
• Concrete front entry ramp

These funds are limited, and there is a $5,000 limit per household. Call the Neighborhood Services Department at (972) 208-8150 and ask about the Mobility Assistance Program.

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