Lone Star C Repair Work - How Will You Be Affected?

Lone Star C will be closed Tuesday, November 7th and Wednesday, November 8th. All open play activities will be cancelled those days in Lone Star C. Bingo will be played in Lone Star A & D on Wednesday, November 8th.

Billiards Tournament

8-BALL TOURNAMENT-NEW

Tuesday, November 7th

Starts at 10am

$2 to enter

#65690

It's time to strike up the fun! Gift cards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. Domino's Pizza is providing lunch. Men & women 50+ welcome. Pre-registration is required. Singles competition. No doubles. Single elimination bracket. Tournament will start at 10am. Arrive no later than 9:30am. 20 players max.



Register Here

New Trip

NATIVITY EXHIBIT IN CARROLLTON & LUNCH-NEW

Monday, December 11th

9:15am-1:15pm

$5

#65678

Ride with us to see 700 nativities from around the world, located inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Carrollton. Afterwards, we will have lunch at Luby's in Plano. Bring money for lunch.



Register Here

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 Catalogs of Classes

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

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 through December.

Click here to view the Winter/Spring 2024 catalog. The Adults 50+ section begins on page 64.

Plano Residents: Registration begins at 8am on Saturday, December 2nd.

Non-Residents: Registration begins at 5am on Monday, December 4th. SJC does not open until 8am, but you can register online starting at 5am.

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.

Fitness Classes at SJC

YOGA STRETCH & RESTORE

Taught by Phyllis Smith

Tuesdays, October 24th–November 21st

9:30am-10:25am

$55

THIS CLASS WILL BE PRORATED.

#58553

This Yin-Style Yoga class combines deep stretching to lengthen muscles for more flexibility, releasing tight joints, and restoring calm to mind and body with guided relaxation techniques. Can help reduce blood pressure and bring inner peace to your life. No experience necessary. All ages and body types welcome.

Register Here

CHAIR TAI CHI

Taught by Nanci DuPlant

Wednesdays, November 29th–December 20th

11:30am–Noon

$45

#58611

This class will help you release stress, calm the mind, and reduce aches and pains. The possible health benefits you will experience include (but are not limited to) improved breathing and sleep, lowered blood pressure, and help to relieve numbness in hands, fingers and feet, etc. All exercises will be performed in a chair.

Register Here

BARRELATES

Taught by Holly Keltch

Thursdays, November 30th–December 21st

8:30am–9:20am

$55

#58593

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.

Register Here

After 5pm at SJC

YOGA BALANCE & STRENGTH-NEW

Taught by Phyllis Smith (pictured)

Thursdays, November 30th-December 28th

6pm-7pm

$55

#63724

This multi-level class focuses on both the mental and physical aspects for better mind/body balance and strength. Learn to use your own bodyweight, develop core muscles, and improve posture for strength and balance. Discover ways to calm your mind through guided relaxation and breathing techniques. Chairs and other props are provided and may be used to assist in the practice.

Register Here

KNOCKOUT CARDIO

Taught by Melinda Tuttle

Wednesdays, November 1st-December 20th

6pm–7pm

$69

THIS CLASS WILL BE PRORATED.

#59411

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

PENCIL ART

Taught by Sue Mahon

Wednesdays, December 6th-December 27th

10am-Noon

$75

#58893

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

WATERCOLORING DOODLE SESSION

Taught by Charlotte Samuel

Friday, December 1st

10am-11:30am

$17

#58900

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, November 10th

1pm-4pm

$39

#59493

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 November you'll paint, "Bright Angel." 

Register Here

AARP Driver Safety Class at SJC

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS

Taught by James Warner

Saturday, December 2nd

8:30am-12:30pm

$4

#59615

AARP's drivers' safety course is for people 50 years of age or older. Please check with your own insurance company first to see if they accept the certificate. It cannot be used to dismiss traffic citations. Pay $4 now for facility usage and $20 on the day of class to the instructor if you're an AARP member or $25 if you're not a member. Bring your membership card to class.

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. The last order is taken at 12:30pm. It's always good to get here early.

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

11/7: Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta with Garlic Bread

11/8: Taco Salad with Avocado

11/9: Baked Potato with Pulled Pork

11/10: Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas with Guacamole (Vegetarian)

11/13: White Chicken Chili & Fritos

11/14: Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich & Fruit Salad (Vegetarian)

11/15: Meatloaf, Green Beans, & Mashed Potatoes

11/16: BBQ Chicken Sandwich & Chips

11/17: Café Closed for Thanksgiving Lunch. Pre-registration required.

11/20: Meatball Sub & Side Salad

11/21: Ham & Potato Casserole & Roll

11/22: Chicken Pot Pie & Broccoli (Limited Menu)

11/23: SJC & Café Closed for Thanksgiving

11/24: Café Closed

11/27: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup

11/28: Mushroom Stroganoff & Roll (Vegetarian)

11/29: Cheeseburger & Tater Tots

11/30: Chicken Tortilla Soup with Avocado

12/1: Pizza Casserole & Side Salad

Evening Group: First Monday Book Club

Monday, December 4th

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.

The book for December will be announced soon.

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.

If you are interested in helping us as a Bingo caller on Wednesdays, 12:45pm-2:30pm or Saturdays, 9:15am-11:15am, please email Janet at jleavitt@plano.gov or give her a call at (972) 941-5752. Thank you so much!

Artists Creating, Inspiring & Sharing

Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm

In the Art Room (Classroom 1)

Calling all Artists - Do you paint? Do you do pastels? Do you do graphite? Would you like to?

Bring your supplies and a project that you would like to work on. Enjoy the inspiration of other artists and learn from each other. There is no fee for this awesome experience - you only need a membership to the Sam Johnson Recreation Center. 

Bingo! For Those 60+

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

There will be no Kings of Swing on Thursday, November 9th.

This large band typically 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).

HAPPY 25 YEARS TO THE KINGS OF SWING!

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!

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.

Other Opportunities

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)

PLANO FLAGS OF HONOR

Red Tail Pavilion

2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy

Plano, TX 75074

Now through Saturday, November 11th

A field of over 1,000 3′ x 5′ American flags will express our gratitude to our veterans and first responders. Each flag tells the story of heroes whose lives were devoted in service to others, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will honor family members, friends and neighbors whose service and sacrifices have allowed all of us to be safe and enjoy freedoms that many in other lands cannot enjoy. By honoring them through this display, we are creating a visual expression of our gratitude to those who serve, present and past, living and deceased, while raising money for their causes.

The motto of Rotary is “Service above Self”. Our Veterans and First Responders live this motto every day.

COME AND REFLECT

On each flag hangs a dedication card that reflects the service given by the honoree and tells the story of heroes whose lives were devoted in service to their fellow man. From the Civil War to the present, all are represented.

Walk through a field of silent reflection. Experience a sense of unity while reading the stories of our heroes along with others of all ages, colors and creeds.  

Hear the haunting sound of TAPS at dusk and experience the reverence of walking the field at night when the flags seem to reach out and tell their own stories.

Take home a profound feeling of gratitude for those who served or are currently serving to protect our way of life.

OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE VS. TEXAS LEGENDS BASKETBALL:

HOME OPENER

Comerica Center

2601 Ave of the Stars

Frisco, TX 75034

Friday, November 10th

7:30pm

SJC has TICKET VOUCHERS for this game on November 10th! Come ask for your VOUCHER at SJC's front desk. Redeem your voucher for a ticket the day of the game at the Comerica Center Flex Entrance (located just left of the box office). The Flex Entrance opens 60 minutes prior to tip off. Call (214) 469-0822 with any questions.

THIS IS NOT AN SJC TRIP.

REDUCE CLUTTER, HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

AT TEXAS RECYCLES DAY

Chase Oaks Church

281 Legacy Drive

Plano, TX 75023

Saturday, November 11th

8:30am-Noon

Donations collected benefit thousands of people as items are reused or recycled, keeping these items out of our landfill.

Please only bring item listed below. Items not listed will be turned away.

Accepted Items:

• Arts and crafts supplies
• View a complete list of what products Thistle Creative Reuse accepts
• Bicycles: all conditions and sizes accepted
• Electronics*: all electronics, anything that plugs in, batteries, wires and cables
• View a complete list of what products UER accepts
• Paper for Shredding (2 standard filing boxes of documents for free!)
• Pet Supplies (bath towels, pet toys and accessories)
• Sports Equipment (No treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, snow sports or water sports equipment)
• Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids and Cell Phones

*Electronics Event Disposal Fees:

• Printers, fax machines and copiers - $5/item
• CRT monitors - $10/item
• Televisions - $25/item
• UER cannot accept vs, LCD or CRT monitors with broken screens
• On-site hard drive shredding - $20/item

This drive-through, drop-off collection happens at Chase Oaks Church, 281 Legacy Drive.

As you prepare your items, please separate them into different categories so they can be distributed properly. Visit Plano.gov/TRD to learn more.

PLANO HOLIDAY MARKET

Carpenter Park Recreation Center

6701 Coit Road

Plano, TX 75024

Saturday, November 18th, 9am-5pm

Sunday, November 19th, 11am-4pm

ADMISSION IS FREE

Plano Holiday Market is a fun and free event showcasing an incredible selection of handmade holiday gifts. Crafty and artistic folk from all over the region converge at Carpenter Recreation Center to bring tons of holiday-themed goods made of fabric, wood, ceramic, glass and more.



Other exhibitors have jewelry, clothing, candles and soaps. Discover an enticing selection of salsas, jams, nuts and dips perfect as gifts or for holiday parties. In addition, Collin County Seniors will stock the Hip Hip for Gray craft booth displaying a variety of unique quilts, baby items and ornaments.

GENEALOGY FRIENDS OF PLANO LIBRARIES

Program Room at Haggard Library

2501 Coit Road

Plano, TX 75075

Saturday, November 18th

10:30am-Noon

FREE

Join Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries for their free monthly seminar. This month the topic will be "Researching Graphically: Expanding Your Research With Timelines, Charts, Spreadsheets & Diagrams" presented by Ari Wilkins. For more information, email newsletter@genealogyfriends.org.

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

• WALMART

• NORDSTROM

• BED BATH & BEYOND

• TARGET

• AMAZON

• COSTCO

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.

About Veteran's Day - Word Scramble

1. ECAURGO

________________________

2. NEEDFD

______________________

3. EDFORME

________________________

4. TUTRIAGED

__________________________

5. MOREISH

________________________

6. THYRSIO

________________________

7. HYOIDAL

________________________

8. LOAMIERM



__________________________

9. LAITYRIM

_______________________

10. MENEMBRACER

_____________________________  

11. CIFARCIES

___________________________

12. SCRIEVE

_______________________  

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

Veteran's Day - Word Search

Jigsaw Puzzles for Challenging Fun

ARMY WARRIORS

Click Here to Play the Puzzle,,

and see if you can beat our time of 12:32!

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK



Click Here to Play the Puzzle,,

and see if you can beat our time of 9:54!

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 10:15!

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL AMERICAN

INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 11:13!

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.

Carrot Ginger Soup

SERVINGS: 3 or 4

It's totally vegan - no dairy or nuts required.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 pound carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
• coconut milk for garnish, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onions, salt and pepper and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Add the smashed garlic cloves (they’ll get blended later) and carrots to the pot and cook 8 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the ginger, apple cider vinegar, and broth.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add a little water. If you would like your soup a little sweeter, add the maple syrup.
• Serve with a drizzle of coconut milk, if desired.

Click here to see online & watch a video.

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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

AGING & LIVING WELL...

I'M NO LONGER WORKING - WHAT NOW?

Led by Nora Gravois, LMSW-IPR

Tuesday, November 7th

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

FREE

We'll discuss practical ways to help build upon, and sometimes rebuild (due to life adjustments, transitions, moves, loss) a sense of community, connection, purpose, and legacy. This understanding can be very helpful especially for Caregivers who are caring for a person during those "retirement years" when a different life was imagined.

Please register by calling (972) 953-7669. RSVP is requested so adequate supplies, handouts, and resource information will be available.

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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