Heritage Center news

Upcoming events at the Heritage Senior Center, 10 East 6150 South. Phone 801-264-2635 for more information. The Heritage Center is a 55-plus recreation center for people who like to stay active, learn, get services, go places, stay healthy, play, volunteer, meet people, enjoy and more.

The Heritage Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 21, 2011 for the new entrance project designed by Dana Meier, DM Associates and built by TOPP Construction. The project was built using Community Development Block Grant money plus $45,000 in donations from Heritage Center participants, friends and businesses. The Center would like to thank everyone who donated to the project and helped make it a reality. The entrance will provide a drop-off area for those who would like to avoid the snow and ice, increased lobby space and a much needed facelift to the 31-year-old building.

Jan. 10 and 12, 1 p.m. – Computer Class: Very Basic I. For the beginner who would like to learn how to get around in Windows as well as basic word processing. Two sessions; $10.

Jan. 11 and Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Attorney Consultations. An attorney will be available for a free, 20-minute legal consultation. Appointment required.

Wed., Jan. 11 through Feb. 15, 9 a.m. – Painting Class. Teri Wood-Elegante will be the new painting instructor. Teri has trained under some of the best masters in watercolor and will also be teaching oils. Six-week session; $30.

Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m. – Natural History Museum of Utah. The bus will depart the Center at 9:30 a.m. and will stop for lunch at Crown Burger (on your own); $10. Sign up required.

Fri., Jan. 13 through Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Spanish Class. Six-week class for beginning and intermediate students teaching conversational Spanish. $25 for the class; $11 for the book. Sign up required.

Tues. and Thurs., beginning Jan. 17, 12:30 to 2 p.m. – U of U Exercise & Sports students will be in the exercise room to help you get the machines started, support your exercise program and answer exercise questions. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get started on an exercise program. Start the year off right!

Jan. 17, 19, 24, 26, 1 p.m. – Computer Class: Basic I. For the beginner who would like to learn how to get around in Windows as well as basic word processing. Four sessions; $10.

Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – Tooele for Breakfast. Head to the Tooele Senior Center for breakfast; $5.

Jan. 18. 10 a.m. – H.E.A.T. Assistance. A H.E.A.T. professional will be at the Center to help fill out applications. You must reapply for H.E.A.T. each year and have photo copies of ALL required documents with you even if you have received H.E.A.T. in the past.

Jan. 18, 1 p.m. – Let’s Talk. The Center’s reading group will be reading and discussing “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom. Books are available to check out at the front desk.

Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, 11 a.m. – Blood Pressure & Glucose. Provided by Harmony Home Health & Hospice and Eclipse Home Health.

Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, 12:45 p.m. – Happy Hatters. Red Hat Society chapter meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month. BUNCO and Mexican Train on the first Thurs.; Hand & Foot on the third Thurs.

Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. – Driver Safety Class. Cost $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Sign up needed.

Jan. 23, 1 p.m. – Skin Care Class. Beauty consultant Diane Teece will present beauty tips and makeup secrets for women of all ages. She will demonstrate the proper use of skin care products for bedtime and morning; free.

Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. – Eating for Better Living. A clinical dietician from BYU will be presenting a class on mature nutrition. Come and learn about food choices, dietary guidelines and much more; free. Sign up required.

Jan. 26, 12:30 p.m. – Pain Management through Movement. Do you have chronic aches and pains? Do you have kinks in your body that don’t seem to go away? Mallory Roger, certified fitness instructor and Miss Murray 2011-2012, is experienced in dealing with pain management and will present this unique class; free.

Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. – Hardware Ranch. The bus will depart the Center at 9:30 a.m. and return about 4 p.m. Enjoy lunch and a sleigh ride among the elk that winter at the Hardware Ranch; $15. Sign up required.

Jan. 31, 1 p.m. – Dichroic Art Class. Use precut glass to make a layered glass bracelet and earrings from start to finish. Cost is $25, which includes all supplies. Sign up required.

Wed., beginning Feb. 1, 1 p.m. – Free Tax Assistance. Volunteers from AARP will be providing free tax consultations and preparation for tax payers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Appointment required.

Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m. – Senior Day at State Legislature. A chartered bus will provide transportation from the Salt Lake County Complex (2100 South) to the State Capitol. Lunch will be provided. Register by Jan. 13.

Feb. 1 – Birthday Wednesday. Celebrate your birthday and you could win a free lunch. The lunch is on us if you’re turning 60, 70, 80 or 90 this month. Tell us if you have reached a new decade.

Wed., Feb. 1 through Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m. – Free Keyboard Hobby Class. Lowrey’s senior music program. You will learn one song a week and no experience or instrument needed.

Feb. 6, 10 a.m. – Home Preparedness Class. Student nurses from Eagle Gate College will give an informal presentation covering: steps you can take at 60, 70, 80+ to enhance your quality of life; how to prepare for an emergency or disaster and the most important step to take first in a real-life emergency; and helpful information to prevent injuries in the home, car, and environment.

Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Diabetes Awareness Workshop. University of Utah College of Pharmacy will discuss issues associated with diabetes and offer free glucose screening after the discussion (four hours fasting recommended).

Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m. – Wendover Trip. Enjoy a day at the Rainbow Casino. Chartered bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 7 p.m.; $17. Sign up now.

Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Hearth Rhythm Screening. CARMA Center from the University of Utah will give free, four-lead EKG tests, which will test your heart rhythm and determine if you have an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia - particularly atrial fibrillation, the most common heart arrhythmia. A nurse will review the results of the EKG with you following the test. This screening is quick (about 5 minutes), painless and free. Sign up now.

Ongoing Activities

Daily

Billiards and Indoor Shuffleboard during Center hours.

Open Exercise Room; $5 per month or $1 per visit. Treadmill, recumbent bike, hand and leg weights and weight machine available.

Mondays

9 a.m. – NIA; $10 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

10 a.m. – Bridge; free.

10 a.m. – Learn to Play Bridge or Refresh Skills with Carol Meyers; free.

10:30 a.m. – Meditation Class; $8 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

1 p.m. – Monday Movies; free with free popcorn.

2 p.m. – Strength Conditioning; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

Tuesdays

8:30 a.m. – Ceramics; $1 per class. All supplies and equipment provided.

9 a.m. – Stretch and Tone; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Barber Shop; $8. Appointment and payment needed in advance.

11 a.m. – Canasta Games; free and everyone welcome.

10:15 – Line Dancing (all levels); $1.50 per class.

10:30 a.m. – Tai Chi; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

12:45 p.m. – Craft Day. Bring projects to share and newcomers welcome.

2 p.m. – Beginning Line Dancing; $1.50 per class.

Wednesdays

9:15 a.m. – Pinochle; $2. Players must check in by 9 a.m.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Computer help available.

10 a.m. – Yoga; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

11:15 a.m. – Chair-a-Robics; free.

12:45 p.m. – Bingo; free. Winners receive $5 gift card to Smith’s Grocery or Village Inn Restaurant.

Thursdays

8:30 a.m. – Ceramics; $1 per class. All supplies and equipment provided.

9 a.m. – Stretch and Tone; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

10:30 a.m. – Tai Chi; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

1 p.m. – Square Dancing; $1.50 per day.

2 p.m. – Strength Conditioning; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

7 p.m. – Evening Social Dance; $4, pay at door and first time is free. Live music by Tony Summerhays.

Fridays

9 a.m. – Zumba; $10 per month, punch pass or $3 per class.

10 a.m. – Yoga; $15 per month, punch pass or $3 a day.

11:15 a.m. – Chair-a-Robics; free.

12 to 4 p.m. – Massage Therapy; $9 per 15 min. up to one hour. Appointment required up to two weeks in advance.

12:45 p.m. – Bingo; free. Winners receive $5 gift card to Smith’s Grocery or Village Inn Restaurant.