COME JOIN US AT THE SENIOR CENTER
The Riverdale Senior Center is a place that seniors can gather, share old friendships as well as make new ones. The center offers a variety of activities and classes. We are here to strengthen and help seniors have a good life and hopefully touch each senior's life for good.
AARP DRIVERS TRAINING COURSE
The next AARP Driver Safety course at the Center is on Tuesday, August 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a break for lunch. Cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members.
SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Our July "Senior of the Month" is Charlie Davidson. She has volunteered to be our Quilting instructor. She has quilted most of her life and has been involved in many quilting guilds. Her quilting class is held the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Thank you Charlie for all you do. Come and join in the quilting fun!
SENIOR CENTER NEWS BRIEFS
- Donations needed: Yarn for humanitarian projects and good usable items for Bingo prizes. Please drop off donations at the Center.
- Volunteer teacher needed for craft class, please contact Mickie.
- Classes that will resume in September: Microsoft Word, Internet, Photo Scanning, Stained Glass, Spanish, Lapidary/Silversmith.
- Sign up for the New Family History Search computer class at the Center.
- Fly Tying Class has changed to Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Come join in the fun and the good company!
HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Riverdale Senior Center is known for all the Humanitarian Projects that are donated throughout the community. Many donations have been made to the Shriners Hospital including admission bags, meal tray covers, and lap quilts. Donations of lap quilts and chemo caps have also been made to McKay Dee and Ogden Regional Hospitals.
Our Humanitarian Workdays are on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. We need help cutting and sewing admission bags, meal tray covers, and lap quilts. Anyone interested in crocheting granny squares, afghans, and chemo hats can pick up yarn and patterns at the senior center. Donations of yarn and granny squares are also being accepted. Please call Lois or Jan at 801-621-6086.
EVERYDAY QUILT
Seeing all the materials around her, Linda Phaff decided to make an "Everyday quilt". The everyday quilt is made out of material scraps from many different patterns. It is a beautiful "Magic Quilt!"
DAILY CLASSES OFFERED AT THE CENTER
Mondays
9:00 a.m. Wii Fit
9:00 a.m. Humanitarian workday
9:00 a.m. Wood carving class
9:00 a.m. Fly Tying / Fly Fishing
Tuesdays
8:00 a.m. Magic workout
9:00 a.m. Beginning computer class
9:00 a.m. Beginning Yoga
9:30 a.m. Quilting Class (July 20th)
10:00 a.m. Scrapbooking (July 13th & July 27th)
10:00 a.m. Drawing and Sketching class
10:00 a.m. Mahjong
12:30 p.m. Bingo
12:30 p.m. Bridge
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. Ceramics
10:00 a.m. Family History Class
12:30 p.m. Bunka
Thursdays
8:00 a.m. Magic workout
9:00 a.m. Wii bowling
10:00 a.m. Creative writing class
12:30 p.m. Bridge
Fridays
10:00 a.m. Stained glass class
Daily Activities
Billiards (All Day)
Card Games (All Day)
Note: The Center is in need of good useable items to be donated for Bingo prizes .
Wii PLAY
Come play the Nintendo Wii at the Center. You can play tennis, golf, bowling, baseball, and boxing. We also have the Wii Fit!
MEDICAL INFORMATION DEVICE OFFERED
The Senior Center is offering an emergency personal medical information device for senior citizens and Riverdale residents. The device is a flash drive that contains a medical information template to record information to share with medical professionals in an emergency. The cost is $10.00 each. Stop by the Center or all 621-6086 to place your order.
FOOT CLINIC OFFERED AT SENIOR CENTER
Ensure that your feet stay in good health by attending the Foot Clinic. It is offered the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm by Registered Nurses from Health Watch and Caring Hands. Cost: $5.00 per person. The nurses soak your feet, clip your toenails, massage your feet and look for foot disorders.
Upcoming Events
July 13th - $5.00 Foot Clinic held at 9:30 a.m.
July 13th - Integrity Health sponsors one bingo card each.
July 15th - Presentation by ARC Physical Therapy.
July 20th - Free Lawn and Garden Diagnostic clinic.
July 23rd - Closed for the Pioneer Day Holiday.
August 3rd - Free Lawn and Garden Diagnostic clinic.
August 4th - Blood Pressure check at 11:00 a.m.
August 9th - Entertainment: Miss Broadway Show.
August 10th - $5.00 Foot Clinic held at 9:30 a.m.
Lunch Menu
Lunch is served at noon weekdays for seniors age 55 and older for only $2.50.
July
1 - Chicken Cordon Bleu
2 - Tilapia Fish Fillet
5 - Closed for Holiday
6 - Baked Ham
7 - Sliced Turkey
8 - Fried Chicken
9 - Sliced Pork Roast
12 - Chicken Stuffing Casserole
13 - Roast Beef
14 - Taco Bar
15 - Unbreaded Chicken Breast
16 - Swiss Steak
19 - Spaghetti & Meatballs
20 - Teriyaki Chicken
21 - Turkey Sub
22 - Country Fried Steak
23 - Closed for Holiday
26 - Hamburgers
27 - Chicken Enchiladas
28 - Turkey Pot Roast
29 - Salmon Pattie
30 - Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
2010 Senior Board of Directors
Chairman: John Christensen
Vice Chairwoman: Jan Boulter
Secretary: Charlotte Loren
Treasurer: Lois Davis
Historian: Shirley Dermody
Board member: Tom Jachim
Board member: E.D. Gallegos
Honorary Member: Lewis Stephens
City Council: Norm Searle
City Business Admin.: Lynn Fortie
Dir. of Comm. Serv.: Jeannette Hall
Center Coordinator: Mickie Layton
The center will be making changes as we grow. Come and join us!
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