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Calendar of events: Aug. 11-Sept. 8

BY THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Published Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:46 a.m.

Upcoming events at the Springfield Senior Citizens Center, 701 W. Mason St. 528-4035.

Wednesday, Aug. 11

Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Gospel sing. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Hidden Poisons: Making Your Home Grandchild Friendly. 10-11 a.m. St. John's North, Eighth and Carpenter streets, second floor, Third Age Living Conference Room. Free. For more information-544-6464, ext. 45230.
Hickory Glen sponsors bingo. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Pinochle. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
"Ask the Pharmacist" medication review for seniors. 1-4 p.m. By appointment, St. John's North, Eighth and Carpenter streets, second floor, Third Age Living Conference Room. Free. To schedule a 30-minute appointment and for more information, call 544-6464, ext. 45230.

Thursday, Aug. 12

VNA sponsors glucose testing and blood pressure testing. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Weave/quilt. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Woodcarving and lessons. 1-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Silver Steppers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade. 6 p.m., Main Gate, Illinois State Fairgrounds

Friday, Aug. 13

"Chateau La Roach," a Carlinville Geriatric Theater production. Also on Aug. 14 and 15.
Art class. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Monday, Aug. 16

Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Chorus. 10-11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Bridge. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Bunco. 12:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Tuesday, Aug. 17

Crochet/knit. 9 a.m. to noon. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Beginning tap lessons. 11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Canasta and rummy. 12:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Tasty Treat Tuesday. Hot dog. 12:30-2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Wednesday, Aug. 18

Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Gospel Sing. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 10-11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Addus Healthcare sponsors bingo. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Pinochle. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Thursday, Aug. 19

Weave/quilt. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30 - 3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Woodcarving and lessons. 1-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Silver Steppers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Senior Citizen Commission. 2:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Friday, Aug. 20 Foster grandparents. 12:30-4:30 p.m.. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Monday, Aug. 23

Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Chorus. 10-11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Bridge. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Tuesday, Aug. 24

Crochet/knit. 9 a.m. to noon. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Beginning tap lessons. 11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Canasta and rummy. 12:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Tasty Treat Tuesday. Baked potato. 12:30-2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Wednesday, Aug. 25

Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Gospel Sing. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 10-11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Lewis Memorial sponsors bingo. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Pinochle. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Thursday, Aug. 26

Weave/quilt. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Woodcarving and lessons. 1-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Silver Steppers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Friday, Aug. 27 Art class. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Monday, Aug. 30

Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Chorus. 10-11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Bridge. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Tuesday, Aug. 31

Crochet/knit. 9 a.m to noon. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Beginning tap lessons. 11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Canasta and rummy. 12:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Tasty Treat Tuesday. Hot dogs. 12:30-2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Wednesday, Sept. 1

St. Louis trip. $20 for transportation. Leave Springfield Senior Citizens Center at 8 a.m., return at 5 p.m.
Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Gospel sing. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 10-11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Villa West sponsors bingo. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Pinochle. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Thursday, Sept. 2

Weave/quilt. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Woodcarving and lessons. 1-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Silver Steppers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Friday, Sept. 3 Art class. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Monday, Sept. 6

Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Chorus. 10-11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Bridge. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Tuesday, Sept. 7

Legal appointments. Mini A, Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Crochet/knit. 9-noon. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
PACE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Beginning tap lessons. 11 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Canasta and rummy. 12:30 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Tasty Treat Tuesday. Hot dogs. 12:30-2 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

Wednesday, Sept. 8

Yang Tai Chi. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Gospel Sing. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Seniorcize. 9-10 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Hickory Glen sponsors bingo. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Ceramics. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center
Pinochle. 12:30-3 p.m. Springfield Senior Citizens Center

On-going classes/events for seniors
St. John's Hospital

Forever Strong Exercise Class. 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at FitClub South, 3631 S. Sixth St. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave. W. Classes to help seniors strengthen muscles from head to toe using weights, bands, balls and tubes in a sitting position. $3 per session. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call 544-6464, ext. 47756
Funnercise Exercise Class for Seniors. 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Christ the King Church, 1930 Barberry Drive. Seniors can improve balance and flexibility doing high impact aerobics. $3 per session. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call 544-6464, ext. 47756
Senior Health Insurance Program. 9 a.m.-noon. Provides one-on-one assistance by trained volunteers with all Medicare, prescription drug and supplemental insurance. St. John's North, Eighth and Carpenter streets, second floor, Room 2N41 Free. For more information and to register for an appointment call 544-6464, ext. 47756.
St. John's Samaritan Orientation. 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. First Wednesday of every month. St. John's Hospital, Conference Room F, for more information and to register, call 544-6464, ext. 44205.
Free blood pressure screenings. 11-11:30 a.m. Chatham Senior Center, 111 W. Mulberry St. For more information, call 544-6464, ext. 45230.
Grief Support Group. 4:30-6 p.m., a support group for adults who have had any significant loss. Meets every Tuesday. St. Clare Annex, second floor, back of the Chapel, St. John's Hospital. Free. For more information call 525-5675

Fit Club

FitClub South, 3631 South Sixth Street Road. 11:15 a.m. to noon Mondays and Fridays: SilverSneakers muscular strength and range of motion; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays: SilverSneakers Yogastretch.
FitClub West, 2811 W. Lawrence Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: SilverSneakers SilverSplash; 11-11:45 a.m.: SilverSneakers YogaStretch (pool class); 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays: SilverSneakers muscular strength and range of motion; 10:45-11:30 a.m. Fridays: SilverSneakers muscular strength and range of motion.
FitClub North, 2701 Sangamon Ave. 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays:-SilverSneakers muscular strength and range of motion. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays: SilverSneakers CardioCircuit.
FitClub Carlinville, 935 Morgan St.. 10:15-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays: SilverSneakers muscular strength and range of motion.

Gold's Gym Gold's Gym, 1600 E. Clear Lake Ave. 789-4653. Women on Weights, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-9 a.m..; Aquatics, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.; Arthritic Aquatics, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11 a.m.- noon and Yoga, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m.