WE ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF AN ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST WITH THE VETERAN'S HISTORY PROJECT!

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

Would you like to receive the Adult Center Newsletter by email?  Call in or stop by the front desk and have your name added to the list! 

FYI:  We are now on these radio websites!  You can view the online version of our newsletter via link from:  www.kyca.info  (click on the Adult Center icon) or www.kahm.info  (click on KYCA and then on the Adult Center icon)!

? ARE YOU INTERESTED ?

Please check out the following possible classes or events and let us know if you have any interest in them.  The ‘Interest List’ is at the front desk; you can sign it or call in and have your name added.  You will be contacted when we have enough to schedule a class.

•  COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG
•  INDIVIDUAL PIANO LESSONS
•  MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASS
•  U.S. CONSTITUTION SEMINAR

Bingo is held every Sunday afternoon and Thursday evening. Sunday games begin at 1:30 pm with doors opening at Noon; On Thursdays, it’s 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. And 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

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 approriate director.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursdays - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Session Fees:  Members: $3.00 - Non-members: $4.50

3rd Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

Facilitator:  Sally Veil

Open to everyone!  No partner needed!
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month     -   12:30 pm  - 4 pm

Cost:  Members: $1.50 - Non-members: $6.50

Social Bridge

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

Note:  To sign up, please call Sally by 5:00 pm the day before!

Wednesdays -12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost:  Members: $1.50 - Non-members: $6.50

PRESCOTT SECTIONAL FALL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT

Pick up informational flyers in the Adult Center lobby.  Hand records will be used.

September 12-15, 2008

Friday:  1:00 pm - 7:00 pm       Saturday:  10:00 am - 3:00 pm        Sunday:  10:00 am & TBA

Cost: $ 9.00 ACBL Members (each session)

          $10.00 Non-Members (each session)

BRIDGE CLASSES

Duplicate Bridge for Advanced Players - Class

Instructor: Norma Browning

Lots of bridge hands & lots of fun in this class intended for advanced players.  We wil go over a portion of the convention card during each class and also have a duplicate game - playing 8 to 10 hands.  By the end of the classes we will have covered all of the bids and conventions needed for a smooth transition to regular duplicate games.  No textbook required.  convention books available.

Minimum participants needed:  12

Wednesdays -  Sep 10 - Oct 15         10:00 am - 12:00 pm   - 6 week session

Cost:  Members: $24.00 - Non-members: $54.00

Devastating Defense - 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 hnads-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.

Wed  -  4 wks - Sep 3-24   -  9:30 am-11:30 am

Cost:  Members:  $16.00 - Non-members:  $36.00

Note:  Polly will be starting an introduction class to "2 Over 1" on October 27 at 9:30 am for 4 weeks.  Minimum 12   Maximum:  24

Beginning Bridge - Class

Instructor: Kitty Chase                

Don't know what Bridge is all about? Come join us and learn to play?  No partner required.

Tue  -  8 wks - Sep 16 - Nov 4      9:30 am-11:30 am

Cost:  Members:  $32.00              Non-members:  $72.00

Oil Painting Classes with Sheila Savannah

This class is for Beginner & Intermediate students. Classes include demos, critiques, handouts and personal attention. Please ask the front desk or Sheila for a materials list. For more information call Sheila at 443-7733 About the Instructor: Sheila Savannah is a professional artist who has taught art for 15 years. Visit her website at www.sheilasavannah.com.                                 

Mondays, Sep 15 - Nov 10        1:00-4:00 pm

Members: $175.00       Non-Members: $215.00

Limited to 11 participants; For more information call Sheila at 443-7733.

Note:  Please register by September 10.

Watercolor Classes with Sheila Savannah

This class is for Beginner & Intermediate students. Classes include demos, critiques, handouts and personal attention. Please ask the front desk or Sheila for a materials list. For more information call Sheila at 443-7733 About the Instructor: Sheila Savannah is a professional artist who has taught art for 15 years. Visit her website at www.sheilasavannah.com.

Wednesdays - Sep 17 - Nov 12       1 :00-4:00 pm

Members: $175.00       Non-Members: $215.00

Limited to 11 participants; Or for more information call Sheila at 443-7733.

Note:  Please register by September 10.

Beginners Mixed-Media Fine Art Painting

Instructor:  Emelina                               

Learn how to create a mixed-media contemporary/abstract painting with natural elements and acrylic & water-based materials.  Access your creativity while applying basic design principles and elements.   Art experience is not necessary!  Class emphasis is on creativity, color & textures.  Each 3 hour workshop introduces a new theme.   A small supplies list is available at the front desk.

Tuesdays  - Sep 9, 16 & 23                 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost  per Workshop:

$15.00 Members                                   $20.00 Non-Members

  + $5.00 materials fee                          + $5.00 materials fee

Note:  Required additional supplies list is available at the front desk, which attendees are to bring to class.  The materials fee is payable to the instructor at class time.

Instructor: M.E.R. Marsana

Got legacy? Yes, you do!  Take charge of your legacy, this class will help you preserve it in your terms.  Learn how to create a gift your descendants will treasure.  This class will guide you in writing down your life's story.  It will assist you in defining the times, places and people who impacted, molded and highlighted your life.  Join us to rediscover the history that is you!

Mondays, Sep 8-29     (4 weeks)      (you may choose a morning or evening class time, see below)        

           10:00 am—11:30 am     [or]    6:00 pm—7:30 pm

Cost:  $20.00 Members                       $20.00 Members

            $40.00 Non-Members              $40.00 Non-Members

Bring your own scrapbooking supplies, photos & stickers.  Join in the FUN!!

4th Wed of the month, Aug 27    -    4:00—9:00 pm

Cost:  $1.50 Members                      $6.50 Non-Members

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 - 8:00 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.

Cribbage League

Facilitator: Fred Poppe                        

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

Canasta - Hand & Foot

Facilitator: Jerri Shattluck

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 - 3:00 pm  -  Members: $1.50  -  Non-members: $6.50

Bunco Group

Facilitator: Laura Kass                         

Bunco is a social dice gaem involving 100% luck and no skill (there are no decisions to be made).  Come join the fun!   Join the over 29 million people who play Bunco regularly ... although we expect a slightly smaller crowd! 

Thursdays  - 1:30 - 3:30 pm 

MacIntosh Computer: One-on-One Tutoring

Instructor:   Zenda Sergo                       

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

 Wednesdays                                     4:30 pm—6:30 pm

Cost: $15.00 Members                   $20.00 Non-members

PC Computer: One-on-One Tutoring

Instructor:  David Roessner                       

By appointment only - 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)                    $20.00 Non-members (per 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 only - please call the front desk at 778-3000 to schedule your one hour time slot.

Tuesdays         4:30 pm—5:30 pm

Cost: $15.00 Members                 $20.00 Non-members

"Purchasing the Right Digital Camera & Getting the Most Out of It! "

Instructor:  Andy Draper                        

This two hour workshop will concentrate on what to look for when buying a digital camera, and then how to use it !

Wed—Sep 10      Daytime  Workshop        12:30 pm—2:30 pm

Cost: $15.00 Members                 $20.00 Non-members

Medicare Benefits Counseling Available

Wednesdays - 9:00 am - 11:30 am 

Adult Children of Aging Parents
2nd Wedneday of Every Month;  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

For more information call Mary Mareck at 776-0156

Bereavement Group

Mondays; 5:30 pm -6:30 pm

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

Memorial Society
Wednesdays;   1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Seniors in Sobriety
Tuesdays;  10:30 am

Northern Arizona Vision and Hearing Loss Center

Mondays:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Legal Advocacy for Seniors

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

For more information call Kelly O'Donnell at 928-213-5246

Family Cargivers

Tuesday, August 12; 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tarot Cards & Rock Reading

By: Sara & Robert Harder     

Special one day event—call to schedule an individual 25 minute reading.  Sara & Robert have over 35 years reading experience.  (12 appointments available) 

Friday, Sep 19                            3:00 pm—6:00 pm

Cost: $30.00 Members             $35.00 Non-members

Note:  Must register by Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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

The Memorial Society of Prescott 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 Frank at 445-9261.

Family Caregiver Discussion Series

Marc Katz, Hearts of Joy Senior Care, Inc.

“Help, I'm Falling & I Can't Get Up ”

Tuesday  -  August 12, 2008  -  1:00—3:00 pm Prescott Community Center

- No cost to attend -