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 through August.

Bowling, Lunch & Fellowship

Wednesday, June 28th

11am-2pm

$15

#54636

Ride with us in our van from Sam Johnson Recreation Center to Pinstack! Fee includes TWO hours of bowling on the main lanes. Whether you are a beginner or captain of your bowling league, this is right up your alley. Enjoy lane-side food and beverage service. Choose from a great line of starters, pizzas, salads, burgers, sides, sodas, stacked shakes and more! Bring money for lunch and $4.50 for bowling shoes.

Register Here

Sea Life Grapevine & Lunch - Leaving from Liberty

Monday, July 3rd

9:15am-2:15pm

$19

#55440

Ride with us from Liberty Recreation Center (LRC) for an entertaining time at the aquarium. Afterwards we will have lunch at Cracker Barrel. Bring money for lunch. Trip departs from LRC.

Register Here

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 [email protected].

We are also interested in hiring fitness instructors for evening classes. Would you like to teach? Please contact Colleen at [email protected].

We appreciate your participation.

Fitness Opportunities at SJC

TAP (BEGINNERS)-NEW

Taught by Erin Gayan

Saturdays, June 10th-July 15th

10am-10:45am

$49 (will be prorated)

#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 (will be prorated)

#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 above.

Register Here

YOGA BALANCE & STRENGTH

Taught by Phyllis Smith

Mondays, July 24th-August 21st

9:15am-10:15am

$59

#56259

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

BARRELATES

Taught by Holly Keltch

Tuesdays, July 25th-August 22nd

8:30am-9:20am

$49

#55866

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

YOGA GENTLE FLOW

Taught by Andrea (Andi) Goldsticker

Wednesdays, July 26th-August 23rd

9:30am-10:20am

$49

#54947

Nourish your body in a gentle yoga class designed to strengthen your body and calm your mind leading to a more vibrant lifestyle. Gain confidence as you safely move through poses to create greater flexibility, mobility and strength while caring for your individual needs and health. Through moments of quieting your mind, you will discover how to fully engage in your life with intention, mindfulness, and purpose.

Register Here

After 5pm at SJC

LINE DANCE NOVICE

Taught by Vivian Tu

Tuesdays, June 6th-July 11th

6pm-7pm

$49 (will be prorated)

#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 (will be prorated)

#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

STRENGTH & CORE TRAINING-NEW

Taught by Frances Allday

Mondays, June 26th-August 21st

5:30pm-6:20pm

$65

#54373

This beginner class will help to strengthen your core and energize your whole body. Get started on a healthier, happier lifestyle and have some fun doing it. You will do a full range of exercises using light weights and your own body weight to strengthen a variety of muscles often working two different muscles at the same time. You will mix it up so you never get bored and feel stronger with more energy at the end of each class.

Register Here

KNOCKOUT CARDIO-NEW

Taught by Melinda Tuttle

Wednesdays, July 5th-August 23rd

6:00pm – 7:00pm

$75

#60834

Get your energy up while kicking and punching in this non to low-impact aerobics 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 STRETCH & RESTORE

Taught by Phyllis Smith

Wednesdays, July 26th-August 23rd

6pm-7pm

$65

#55772

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

PENCIL ART

Taught by Sue Mahon

Wednesdays, August 2nd-August 23rd

10am-Noon

$75

#54250

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, July 3rd-July 24th

10am-Noon

$75

#54252

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, July 7th

10am-11:30am

$17

#54961

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, July 21

1pm-4pm

$39

#54958

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 July you'll paint, "Sprague's Lake with Footbridge." 

Register Here

Educational Classes at SJC

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

TEXT LIKE A PRO ON YOUR iPHONE-NEW

Taught by Daphne Lee

Tuesday, July 11th

9:30am-11am

$10

#59633

Learn how to master the art of texting on your iPhone or iPad and stay connected with ease. Discover essential skills like composing and sending messages, adding emojis and stickers. Gain confidence in navigating the keyboard, using voice-to-text features, and customizing your messaging settings.

Register Here

TAKE ACTION: BE MEDICINE SMART-NEW

Taught by Linda Hampton

Wednesday, July 12th

9am-10am

$5

#59634

Find out practical information about medications and how to avoid medicine mistakes!

Register Here

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY-NEW

Taught by Ignacio Aranda

Monday, July 17th

9am-10am

$5

#57591

Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer. We'll also go over some basic tips for taking good selfies, selecting backgrounds, and using optimal lighting. This presentation will cover Android and iPhone.

Register Here

TEXT LIKE A PRO ON YOUR ANDROID-NEW

Taught by Daphne Lee

Tuesday, July 18th

9:30am-11am

$10

#59634

Learn how to master the art of texting on your Android Smartphone or tablet and stay connected with ease. Discover essential skills like composing and sending messages, adding emojis and stickers. Gain confidence in navigating the keyboard, using voice-to-text features, and customizing your messaging settings.

Register Here

After 5pm at SJC

STUDY OF SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS

Taught by Kathy Tartarella

Thursdays, July 13th-July 20th

6pm-8pm

$15

#55157

Considering aging in place or moving to an over 55 condo, co-op, or continuing care community. Looking at age-restricted apartments or variations of granny pods? We will discuss budget concerns, mounting care needs and transitions to possible assisted living down the line. Prepare yourself as a senior or as an adult child of one, to make informed decisions. This class meets twice: July 13th & 20th.

Register Here

PREPARING FOR COGNITIVE INCAPACITY-NEW

Wednesday, July 26th

6pm-7pm

$5

#55744

This class details case after case study of how Guardianship could have been avoided by proper planning ahead of time. Guardianship is costly, both monetarily and emotionally and with advance planning can be avoided. Cognitive issues affect almost every family at some point. This class will show you alternative ways to deal with this common problem and what to look for.

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STEPS TO A SAFER, MORE SECURE HOME-NEW

Thursday, July 27th

6pm-7pm

$5

#55256

Discover the latest technology, tools and tactics for keeping your home safer and more secure. Learn tips for crime and scam prevention and receive an overview of the types of security systems and home automation available. With smart-security camera systems, video doorbells and motion-detection lights now affordable and widely available, we will review some of many options to enhance your home safety.

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

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)

7/3: Cheeseburger, Chips, & Fourth of July Dessert - No standard menu

7/4: Closed for the Fourth of July

7/5: Chicken Spaghetti & Roll

7/6: Chicken Cordon Bleu & Broccoli Slaw

7/7: Spinach Ravioli & Roll (Vegetarian)

7/10: Mushroom Quesadilla & Mexican Street Corn (Vegetarian)

7/11: Baked Potato with Pulled Pork

7/12: Chicken Pot Pie & Side Salad

7/13: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans

7/14: BLT Pasta Salad & Roll

7/17: Cowboy Casserole & Side Salad

7/18: Pasta Primavera & Roll (Vegetarian)

7/19: Beef Fajitas & Side Salad

7/20: Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Fruit Salad

7/21: Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad Wrap & Chips

7/24: Pigs in a Blanket, Baked Beans, & Mac and Cheese

7/25: Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich & Chips (Vegetarian)

7/26: California Turkey Club Wrap & Fruit Salad

7/27: Reuben Sandwich & Baked Beans

7/28: Beef Tacos & Side Salad

7/31: Summer Salad Trio (Vegetarian)

8/1: Chicken Stir Fry with Rice

8/2: Taco Salad & Avocado

8/3: Ham & Cheese Croissant & Fruit Salad

8/4: Baked Ziti & Side Salad

Evening Group: First Monday Book Club

Monday, July 3rd

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 July discussion will be:

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

For questions and to register contact: [email protected]

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 [email protected] or (972) 941-5674.

Activities in the Lone Star Rooms

Due to closed meetings regarding the Silver Line Rail

• Tuesday, June 27th, drop-in activities are cancelled in Lone Star B, 8am-6pm and in Lone Star C, 8am-Noon.

• Wednesday, June 28th, drop-in activities are cancelled in Lone Star A, 12:15pm-8pm & Lone Star B, 8am-8pm.

• Thursday, June 29th, drop-in activities are cancelled in Lone Star C, 8am-5pm.

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 [email protected].

Evening Bunco Beginning Friday, July 7th

Fridays beginning July 7th

5:30pm-7pm

in Lone Star C

FREE

All SJC members are welcome!

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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, July 7th & 21st

10am-Noon in Classroom 2

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

Thursday, June 28th @ 3pm

in Lone Star A

All voices are welcome

This group will be taking July and August off. First day back will be Thursday, September 7th. Please contact Frank Edelmann at [email protected] if you would like 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 [email protected]. 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

SUMMER SOCIAL FEATURING

THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STRING QUARTET

Plano AARP Chapter Meeting

Open to the Public

Friday, July 14th at 1pm

In Lone Star A

This fun and interactive event will feature DSO players performing a mix of classical and popular favorites that will be sure to entertain all in attendance. If you have ever desired to have an up close and personal experience with professional musicians, this event will provide an opportunity to ask questions, learn about the background of the music performed, and fellowship with chapter members. Please join us for this summer social where you can come relax and unwind.

Music Presented by DSO Cares

DSO Cares brings musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra directly to hospitals, senior living facilities, schools for disadvantaged children, various organizations, neighborhoods, and communities throughout the Dallas area. These programs deliver music of the highest level to a wide variety of audiences bringing the joy and healing power of music to those who need it most.

Cooling Stations Available

With the excessive heat across North Texas, Dallas Area Rapid Transit is utilizing 18 transit centers as cooling stations for its customers.

Included in the list is the Arapaho Center Station in Richardson, and Plano's Parker Road Station and Jack Hatchell Transit Center. These locations are open as cooling stations and staffed with DART personnel seven days a week from 9am to 7pm.

DART will continue to monitor weather conditions in the area, according to a news release. More information is available at (214) 979-1111 or www.dart.org.

The Salvation Army has launched its heat relief efforts as well. Salvation Army cooling stations are open Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm, when there is a forecast of 100 degrees or higher, usually for more than one day, or if there's a heat index of more than 105 degrees for more than two days in a row. The Plano Corps Community Center at 3528 E 14th St is one of those cooling stations.

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 [email protected].

CITY OUTDOOR POOLS

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 ALL AMERICAN 4th & FIREWORKS

North side of the Collin College parking lot

2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy

Plano, TX 75074

Tuesday, July 4th

6pm-10pm

Fireworks begin at 9:30pm

FREE

• Parking will be available at Collin College.
• Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
• There will be a parade by Rotary Parades of Plano and a free kids’ zone.
• Visit the Rotary Parades of Plano website for information on entering a float into the parade.
• The fireworks begin at 9:30pm. Music will be simulcast on 97.5 KLAK.
• RSVP to the Facebook event for updates as we get closer to the celebration. Follow the City of Plano on Twitter for live parking updates on the day of the event.
• This event is free and open to the public. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. 
• Please leave pets at home.
• Please leave fireworks to the experts. Fireworks are prohibited by Plano ordinance and Collin College rules.
• Alcohol is prohibited on campus by Collin College rules.

THIS IS NOT AN SJC TRIP.

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.

Pickleball Opportunities 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)

Outdoor Pickleball

Pickleball is available outdoors at Bowman, Carpenter, Otto, Robinson and Rice Middle Schools, and High Point Park Tennis Center. Each school-based court has four outdoor pickleball courts (Bowman has eight pickleball courts) that are free and open to the public after school hours and when not in use by PISD. PISD leagues and classes hold priority for court use. When using a school-based court, the court must be yielded to the school’s needs first.

High Point Tennis Center has 8 outdoor lighted pickleball courts. Players must reserve the courts in advance and pay court fees or purchase an annual pass.

Pickleball Terms - Word Scramble

1. BPANICKS

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2. SICKBAWGN

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3. BLEANIES

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4. BLOUSED

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5. FEDORAHN

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6. GOUTSNORKERD

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7. TUDROMIC

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8. DICPLEK

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9. CREVERIE

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10. LINSEEDI

_____________________

11. GNEISSL

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12. LOVELY



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

Pickleball Terms - Word Search

Jigsaw Puzzles for Challenging Fun

PICKLEBALL CARTOON



Click Here to Play the Puzzle,

and see if you can beat our time of 10:46!

PICKLEBALL GAME



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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.

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Nat's Easy Cucumber Mocktail With Dill

This healthy cucumber mocktail has the perfect balance of cucumber, dill and lemon. This recipe is low sugar, vegan and super simple to make.

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cucumber juice (see note 1)
• 2 teaspoons dill or 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice (see note 2)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice (see note 3)
• 2/3 cup lime or regular soda water

Directions;

• Mix dill, lemon juice and sweetener (if using) together and stir for about 20-30 seconds.
• Add the cucumber juice, 2 or 3 cubes of ice, and shake well.
• Double strain into an ice filled glass and top with your soda water of choice.
• Stir gently, garnish, and serve

Notes

1. You can buy cucumber juice at juice bars or make your own. To make your own, grate some cucumber and squeeze it through a strainer until you have 1/4 cup.
2. I used dill for my recipe, but also tested this with dill pickle juice in it's place and it was delicious! If you are a pickle lover, just use the juice from a jar of dill pickles - sounds crazy but it is delicious and fresh!
3. I didn't need a sweetener with this, but if you are a sweet tooth, feel free to add some. My preferences are a teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener or a couple of drops of Stevia.

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

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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.

1) BACKSPIN 2) BACKSWING 3) BASELINE 4) DOUBLES 5) FOREHAND

6) GROUNDSTROKE 7) MIDCOURT 8) PICKLED 9) RECEIVER 10) SIDELINE

11) SINGLES 12) VOLLEY