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 new Plano Recreation Summer Catalog. The Adults 50+ section begins on page 77.

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 Summer catalog contains opportunities running June through August.

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 Bunco? 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.

There's Still Room on This Trip...

OUT TO LUNCH: THE STRING BEAN

Tuesday, June 6th

11am-1pm

$9

#54752

Ride with us to enjoy lunch at a good restaurant that serves authentic Southern cuisine. Located in Richardson, it offers delicious sweet tea, meat loaf, pot roast, catfish, chicken and dumplings, burgers, soups, sandwiches, salads, root beer floats, banana pudding, etc. Bring money for lunch.

Register Here

Fitness Opportunities at SJC

YOGA BALANCE & STRENGTH

Taught by Phyllis Smith

Mondays, June 5th-July 17th

9:15am-10:15am

$65

#56258

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

STRENGTH, STRETCH & ROLL

Taught by Camerine Day

Thursdays, June 8th-June 29th

11:30am-12:20pm

$39

#55570

This class is designed to improve daily life with the use of strength building, balance, range of motion, and flexibility exercises. This low impact class is designed for all fitness levels to be successful. Modifications will be provided to ensure maximum results. No equipment required, but students will need to be able to get up and down off the floor.

Register Here

TAP (BEGINNERS)-NEW

Taught by Erin Gayan

Saturdays, June 10th-July 15th

10am-10:45am

$49

#56946

Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement. This is a great way to keep your body and mind working at its peak. Come join us if you want to brush up on old tap skills or you try something new. Tap shoes are optional. Instructor Erin Gayan is pictured below.

Register Here

BALLET (BEGINNERS)-NEW

Taught by Erin Gayan

Saturdays, June 10th-July 15th

11am-11:45am

$49

#56948

A basic class that introduces the student to the elementary positions of classical ballet. Classes are slow and thorough to ensure proper alignment and understanding. Ballet shoes are required. Instructor Erin Gayan is pictured below...

Register Here

FITNESS YOUR WAY: JUST MOVE

Taught by Care N' Care (Melinda Tuttle)

Saturday, June 14th

4pm-5pm

$5

#55894

This low-impact, high-energy aerobics class will guide you through continuous, easy, cardio moves. A chair will be provided for seated or standing exercises. You are encouraged to move at your own pace and may sit at any time. All levels are welcome.

Register Here

After 5pm at SJC

LINE DANCE NOVICE

Taught by Vivian Tu

Tuesdays, June 6th-July 11th

6pm-7pm

$49

#54950

A beginner's class for those who have little or no dance experience. Come get fit, have fun and learn to line dance. Dancers learn basic steps, rhythms and routines choreographed to fun music. This will help improve your memory and balance.

Register Here

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING-NEW

Taught by Todd Blackard

Thursdays, June 8th-July 13th

6:30pm-7:15pm

$65

#56786

This class engages each muscle group for an entire body workout. It is achieved through high repetition sets and non-cardio exercises. Strengthening your entire body will help with all your day-to-day activities. You will use a variety of equipment.

Register Here

PENCIL ART

Taught by Sue Mahon

Wednesdays, July 5th-July 26th

10am-Noon

$75

#54249

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, June 5th-26th

10am-Noon

$75

#54251

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, June 2nd

10am-11:30am

$17

#54960

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, June 9th

1pm-4pm

$39

#54957

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 June you'll paint, "Sunflowers with a Painting Knife." 

Register Here

Etc. Classes at SJC

ANDROID FOUNDATIONS-NEW

Taught by Daphne Lee

Tuesdays, June 6th-June 20th

9:30am-11am

$25

#57593

This Android Foundations series will include three classes on things like navigating the Android phone, becoming familiar with how to touch it, accessing the many wonderful Android features including Flashlight, App Library, Control Center.. and much more.

Register Here

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS-NEW

Taught by Jeannette Olazagasti

Monday, June 12th

Noon-1pm

$5

#55795

Join a local dermatologist as she talks about sun education, including how to choose a good sunscreen, discussing different types of skin cancer, how to spot early signs of all types of skin cancer, and treatment options.

Register Here

WRITING 101-NEW

Taught by Allen Mesch

Wednesdays, July 5th-August 2nd

11am-Noon

$35

#55108

This will be a 4-week writing course. Each week will get you closer to writing your own book. Learn the reasons to write, about structure, the plot, sloppy writing and more. This course will better equip you to become an author.

Register Here

After 5pm at SJC

IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING AN ISSUE FOR YOU?-NEW

Taught by Lee Stark

Thursday, June 15th

5:30pm-7pm

FREE

#55895

Affordable housing has become extremely scarce. Across Texas, there is a shortage of rental homes affordable and available to low-income households. Many of these households are cost burdened, spending more than half of their income on housing. Severely cost-burdened households are more likely than other renters to sacrifice other necessities like healthy food and healthcare to pay the rent, and to experience unstable housing situations like evictions. Is affordable housing becoming a concern for you? Attend this seminar for information about the types of affordable housing out there and the alternative to a one-person household. Bring your questions about housing assistance programs. Led by the street outreach social worker for The Wellness Center For Older Adults.

Register Here

LEVERAGING HOME EQUITY AGAINST INFLATION-NEW

Taught by Blake Hollers

Thursday, June 22nd

6pm-7pm

$5

#55254

Learn the ways to convert some home equity into cash to help preserve other assets and improve monthly cash flow. Many retirees worry about outliving their savings. The rising prices of groceries, gas, electricity and the overall cost of living increase this fear and put more pressure on remaining assets. Home values have increased significantly, but wealth locked up in home equity is worthless until converted to cash. A new paradigm regarding home equity can help in times of high inflation and investment value decline. For those still making a mortgage payment, learn how to make that payment optional instead of required. For those with no mortgage, learn how to open a growing line of credit to help in future years.

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

5/30: Chicken Pot Pie with Fruit Salad

5/31: Pulled Pork Tacos with Coleslaw

6/1: Reuben Sandwich with Baked Beans

6/2: Avocado Egg Salad Croissant with Side Salad (Vegetarian)

6/5: Chicken Piccata & Roll

6/6: Taco Salad with Avocado

6/7: Brat with Sauerkraut & Chips

6/8: Sloppy Joe & Tater Tots

6/9: Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Side Salad

6/12: Spaghetti & Meatballs with Roll

6/13: Ham & Cheese Sliders with Fruit Salad

6/14: Beef Tacos & Mexican Street Corn

6/15: Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes

6/16: Chicken Pot Pie with Side Salad

6/19: Salad Trio (Vegetarian)

6/20: Chicken Quesadilla with Guacamole

6/21: Cheeseburger & Baked Beans

6/22: King Ranch Casserole with Side Salad

6/23: Baked Ziti with Side Salad

6/26: Chicken Enchiladas with Side Salad

6/27: Cobb Salad Wraps with Fruit Salad

6/28: Chili Cheese Dog & Chips

6/29: Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

6/30: Avocado Egg Salad Croissants with Chips (Vegetarian)

Evening Group: First Monday Book Club

Monday, June 5th

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.

Our book for the June discussion will be:

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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

12:30pm-2pm

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. If you are interested in playing, please reach out to Stan at stankucharski@verizon.net. Let's have some fun!

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!

Technology Fridays on 1st & 3rd Fridays

FREE COACHING FRIDAYS

Fridays, June 2nd & 16th

10am-Noon in Classroom 3

FREE

Daphne Lee is a tech trainer and will answer your questions about your mobile devices, the Internet, Facebook, your Windows computer or MAC, and more. Bring your questions and have them answered!

The Vocal Seniority

Thursdays, 3pm

in Lone Star A

All voices are welcome!

This group performs at assisted-living facilities and nursing homes in the area. Members of The Vocal Seniority want YOU to join them for fun, fellowship and song. Contact Frank Edelmann at FrankPE@Attglobal.net if you need additional information.

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!

AARP

JERRY MINTON, FRAUD DETECTIVE

PLANO AARP CHAPTER MEETING

Open to the Public

Friday, June 2nd at 1pm in Lone Star A

Detective Jerry Minton with the Plano Police Department will tell us how we can protect ourselves from being victims of fraud. He has been in law enforcement for well over 30 years investigating white collar/computer crimes. Detective Minton has received training and certifications in basic computer forensics and computer forensics in an automated environment and network intrusion from the United States Secret Service. He has received additional training and experience investigating bunco crimes that include elderly fraud crimes. Please bring your questions.

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.

Plano City News

Here is your latest edition of Plano City News:

• The new outdoor pool at Oak Point Recreation Center is open.
• New pickleball courts at PSA 1, 6500 Preston Meadow Dr. at Carpenter Park, are expected to open for play on Monday, June 19th.
• The Shiloh Road bridges project is about 60% complete.
• The Neighborhood Vitality & Beautification Grant Program is now accepting applications.

Other Opportunities

PLANO EASY RIDERS

The biking group calls itself the “Plano Easy Riders.” The group is easy going, rides at an easy pace, and it's easy to participate. All you need is a bike and a helmet. To be notified of rides, send an email to donandkaybike@gmail.com.

CITY OUTDOOR POOLS HAVE OPENED

Click here to get summer recreation center and pool hours.

Admission to our pools is included in your all-access Plano Recreation Center membership. Non-members and guests can pay a nominal daily admission fee at each pool. Remember Monthly User Passes are also available. Those who only have a Sam Johnson Recreation Center membership will need to pay a daily fee.

The City’s outdoor pools are open through Sunday, August 6th. Hours from Monday, August 7th through Monday, September 4th will be determined based on staffing. Visit planoparks.org for the most up-to-date pool hours, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

PLANO'S 150th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Haggard Park

901 E 15th Street

Plano, TX 75074

Saturday, June 3rd, 4pm-8pm

FREE

Come to Historic Downtown Plano where the City's history began for the best birthday bash ever. Plano’s turning 150. Be present as we mark this milestone with:  

• Sweet treats, including free cupcakes from H-E-B (while supplies last) 
• Birthday gifts for everyone (while supplies last) 
• Birthday card station provided by Plano West Rotary 
• Plano Life and Fire Safety clowns and characters
• Free kid zone with inflatables and carnival games
• Balloon artist, caricaturist, stilt-walking jugglers and face painters 
• Live music from Plano Symphony Orchestra and Plano Community Band
• Beer, wine and seltzers from The Fillmore Pub
• Line dancing and a DJ 

Tour the booths of a dozen City departments. Learn a bit of history from the Plano Heritage Commission, Texas Pool, Plano African American Museum, Masonic Lodge No. 768, Heritage Farmstead Museum and IOOF Lodge #114. 

The after party in McCall Plaza begins at 8pm with live music from All Funk Radio Show. See you there!

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.

National Trails Day® is Saturday, June 3rd

National Trails Day is always celebrated on the first Saturday in June. Organized by the American Hiking Society, the event recognizes all the incredible benefits that federal, state and local trails provide for recreation and exposure to nature.

National Trails Day Pledge:

“In honor of National Trails Day, I’ll leave the trails and the outdoor community better than I found them.”

It's always great to commit to leaving the trails and our outdoor community better than you found them. Take a trash bag with you whenever you hike or go for a walk. Collect trash on a local trail, along your neighborhood sidewalk, or in a natural space near you.

In this technology-filled busy world, it’s often hard to quiet the mind and think. Getting into nature offers a way to find some silence and clarity. Our minds and bodies need silence in order to regenerate...

Click here to read more.

Adjectives That Can Describe Hiking - Word Scramble

1. EVICTA

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2. LENGTHENIING

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3. REPTILIANEEX

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4. XEVAPORITEL

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5. NONDRUGGI

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6. VIXPENNIEES

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7. ANTIPSOLARINI

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8. TOLERANCERIA

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9. CONFIGURES

______________________

10. JAVENTURINEG

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11. TITANIUMSLG

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12. UCHAPITERET



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

Hiking Supplies - Word Search

NORDIC WALKING



Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 7:47!

DOG-FRIENDLY PLANO GRANITE PARK



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

BIRD WATCHING

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and see if you can beat our time of 9:32!

Crunchy Sausage & Beef Casserole

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (Seeds of Change brand Organic Brown and Wild Rice with Tomato & Roasted Garlic – makes a good recipe even better.)
• 1 lb. ground pork sausage
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 (2 3/4 ounce) package sliced almonds or chopped almonds
• lemon slice (optional)
• parsley sprig (optional)

Instructions

• Cook rice mix according to package directions and set aside (no need to cook if using Seeds of Change rice pouch noted above).
• Cook sausage, ground beef, and onion over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain off drippings. Add rice, mushrooms, water chestnuts and soy sauce; stir well. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.
• Option 1: Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator, and allow to sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered at 325 for 50 minutes or until heated through.
• Option 2: Storing in fridge overnight not required. Just bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
• Garnish with lemon and parsley.

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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...

PURPOSEFUL LIVING: INTENTIONAL ENGAGEMENT, SOCIALIZATION,

& ENGAGEMENT IDEAS

Led by Nora Gravois, LMSW-IPR

Tuesday, June 6th

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 (masks required) 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). Masks are required but can be removed.

Helpful Links & Resources

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

• Plano’s CARE (Call Reassurance) 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 CARE 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.
• View SAGE: News and Information for Plano's Adults 50+.
• 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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