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Board Of Directors Meeting

Adult Center of Prescott, Inc.  Board of Directors next monthly meeting is scheduled for

Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm.

Bingo is held every Sunday afternoon and Thursday evening!

Sunday games begin at 1:30 pm with doors opening at Noon; On Thursdays, the doors open at 5:00 pm with games beginning at 6:30.  Food is available from Meals on Wheels beforehand.

Regular 3-pack cards are $4 with 9 cards for $10. Special packs are 3 cards for $4 with 9 cards for $8. Early bird 4-card packs are $1 each as is the Double-Action coverall card.  A Hot Ball game is available for $1 per player.  Payouts in some cases have topped $500.

Volunteers Needed for Bingo!

Call Joan Shay at 778-3000 or email at acenter@adultcenter.org

PLAY BRIDGE

COMING IN JULY!

SUMMER SECTIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT

JULY 10, 11 & 12.

Weekly ACBL-Sanctioned Sessions   
ACBL-sanctions games are opened to all. No reservations required. Please register at least 10 minutes before the session begins, and call the Adult Center staff at 928-778-3000 if you're running late.  If you need a partner, call the Adult Center staff as early as possible so they may refer you to the appropriate director.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursdays - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Session Fees:  Members: $4.00 - Non-members: $6.00

Social Bridge    

Facilitator:  Sally Veil
This is the place to be if you're looking for a fun afternoon of bridge and socializing. Partner not required.

Wednesdays -12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost:  Members: $2.50         Non-members: $7.50 (includes $5 day fee)

Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge     

Facilitator:  Stan Shamitz

Encourage your bridge palying friends to join us if they are curious about duplicate.  A stress-free atmosphere in which to give it a try!   You can come with a partner you keep for the afternoon.  If you need a partner for the day - call the Center in advance.

Mondays -12:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost:  Members: $3.00        Non-members: $8.00 (includes $5 day fee)

Bridge is Still a Bargain at the Adult Center!

Even with the recent increase in fees, bridge at the Adult Center is a real bargain. See a movie, and you'll only get two hours of entertainment for a senior matinee rate of $5.00.  Play bridge in the Valley, and it'll cost you $8-10.50 a session.  Sedona is $6, and Tucson $5-6.  And be glad you're not in Manhattan where a single session can cost $25.

Want to know about upcoming special duplicate bridge events at the Adult Center and elsewhere?  Click here for the Adult Center Duplicate Bridge Club Calendar.

BRIDGE CLASSES

Devastating Defense - Bridge Class

Instructor: Polly Hoover               

Do you get bored when you hold a 'bad hand' at the bridge table? Turn those lemons into Lemonade by learning & using sound defensive tools!  This is a hands-on approach for intermediate to advanced bridge players, and may be just what you need to perk up your game.   Bring a partner of your choice or come as a single and make new friends while you learn.

Minimum participants: 12                        Maximum participants:  24

Mondays  -  4 wks - Jun 8-29                   9:30 am-11:30 am

Cost:  Members:  $16.00                          Non-members:  $36.00 (includes $5 day fee)

Diamond Series -Bridge Class   

Instructor: Kitty Chase                

The emphasis of this class is "play of the hand" and also reviews the bidding from the Club Series.  We will introduce more advanced bidding the last four lessons of the series.  All lessons include some defense, an important part of the game.

Tuesdays  -  8 wks - Jun 2-Jul 21            10:15 am-12:00 noon

Cost:  Members:  $32.00                           Non-members:  $72.00 (includes $5 day fee)

COMING IN JULY!   Double Vision -Bridge Class   

Instructor: Polly Hoover                

For intermediate or advanced bridge players - rubber bridge or duplicate - who want to use doubles (& redoubles) more frequently & more effectively.  Lots of hands-on playing time.  Come with or without a partner.

 Minimum participants: 12                        Maximum participants:  24

Mondays  -  4 wks - Jul 6-27                     9:30 am -11:30 am

Cost:  Members:  $16.00                           Non-members:  $36.00 (includes $5 day fee)

Summer Classes in Oil & Watercolor Painting

Instructor:  Sheila Savannah                        

Professional painting classes designed to teach you how to paint, how to plan and execute your ideas, different techniques, and the basics of color, values, design, and edges.  Demos, critiques, handouts, and personal attention.  Call Sheila or the front desk for the materials list.  Reserve your place now.

Oil Classes:  Tuesdays, 7 wks   -  Jun 16 - Aug 4   -   1:00—4:00 pm

Cost:  $175.00 Members                      $210.00 Non-Members (includes $5 day fee)

Watercolor Classes:  Wednesdays, 7 wks   -  Jun 17 - Aug 5   -   1:00—4:00 pm

Cost:  $175.00 Members                      $210.00 Non-Members (includes $5 day fee)

Pocket Billiards

Two nine foot and one eight foot billiard tables are available to members and their guests to enjoy.

Monday - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Tuesday - 8:00 am - 6:30 pm, Wednesday & Thursday - 8:00 am -8:30 pm, Friday - 8:00 am -10:00 pm & Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.   Thursday is Ladies Day!

Cost:  Adult Center Membership required and an additional $50.00 Billiards Room Annual Membership, or members may pay $2.50  per day, and for guests accompanied by a member $7.50 per day.

Pinochle Game

Facilitator: Arnie Arnold                         

Come join the fun!   Tuesdays  - 1:00- 3:30 pm

Cost Per week: $1.50 Members      $6.50 Non-members (includes $5 day fee)

Cribbage League

Facilitator: Fred Poppe                        

Come join the fun!  1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 6:00 pm.

Cost Per week: $1.50 Members      $6.50 Non-members (includes $5 day fee)

Canasta - Hand & Foot

Facilitator: Jeri Shattuck

Open to Everyone! No partner needed!

Fun Fact: The game of Canasta is said to have originated in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1939. From there it spread to Argentina, the USA and throughout the world. It was extremely fashionable in the 1950's, threatening for a while to displace Contract Bridge as the premier card game.

Mondays - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm  -  Members: $1.50  -  Non-members: $6.50 (includes $5 day fee)

Thursday Games Group                    

Now playing Continental - a form of Rummy!  Come join the fun! 

Thursdays  - 1:00 - 3:30 pm 

Cost Per week: $1.50 Members      $6.50 Non-members  (includes $5 day fee)

MacIntosh Computer: One-on-One Tutoring

Instructor:   Zenda Sergo                       

By appointment - please call the front desk at 778-3000 to schedule your two-hour time slot.

1st Wednesday each month           2:30 pm—4:30 pm

Cost: $15.00 Members                   $20.00 Non-members (includes $5 day fee)

Note: no classes in July or August!  See you in September!

PC Computer: One-on-One Tutoring

Instructor:  David Roessner                       

By appointment - please call David to schedule an appointment time that is convenient to both the student and the instructor.

Available:  Monday, Thursday and Friday,  after 1:00 pm

Cost: $10.00 Members (per hour)                    $15.00 Non-members (1st hour, $10 each addtl hour)

Digital Camera: One-on-One Tutoring

Instructor:  Mark Gardner                        

How about some individual help with that new or old camera?   Mark will help you make sense of all those buttions, dials and settings on your digital camera! By appointment - please call the front desk at 778-3000 to schedule your one hour time slot.

Tuesdays            3:30 -4:30 pm  -or-  4:30 pm—5:30 pm

Cost: $15.00 Members                 $20.00 Non-members (includes $5 day fee)

Note:  Mark is unavailable during June, July & August!  See you in September!

Medicare Benefits Counseling

 -  For help with Medicare Part A, Part B, Medigap, Advantage Plans, and Part D.

Wednesdays only from 9:00 am - 11:30 am    (Will not be available June 3)

Call 778-3000 to set up a confidential appointment.

Free Blood Pressure Check

2nd Monday of the month from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Any questions please call Erv@Granite Mtn. Home Care & Hospice 445-2522.  

Caregivers Support Group (formerly Adult Children of Aging Parents)
2nd Wedneday of the Month - 6:30 pm -8:00 pm

For more information call Mary Mareck at 830-4193  (note new phone #)

Bereavement Group

Mondays; 5:30 pm -7:00 pm

For more information call Hospice of the Pines Grief Support Group at 632-0111

Funeral Consumers Alliance (formerly Memorial Society)
Wednesdays -   1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Seniors in Sobriety
Tuesdays - 10:30 am - 11:30 am - AA, "As Bill Sees It"

Northern Arizona Vision & Hearing Loss Center

1st & 2nd Mondays of the month from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Legal Advocacy for Seniors - For May only - Friday the 29th

4th Tuesday of the Month:   9:00 am - 3:00 pm

By appointment only (1 hour) call the front desk, 778-3000

For questions, please call and leave a message for Kelly O'Donnell at 877-521-3500, tollfree

TJ's Travel Club
A private travel club that meets the first Thursday of every month at 9-10 a.m., TJ's Travel is dedicated to traveling the world, and promoting friendships and unique life experiences.

For more information call their office 928-830-0391

FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE (FCANA) offers FREE information for those interested in pre-planning—how to handle simple, dignified and affordable end-of-life issues.  This includes supplying forms & guidance for “Advance Medical Care Directives” (Medical Power of Attorney, etc.) as well as economical funeral planning with special savings for members.  Society volunteers are available Wednesdays at the Adult Center from 1-3 pm or call 778-3000 for more information. 

For more information call Steve at 443-9905.