By Linda M. Heistman
We have a special message to all you senior men out there: the men in our SHARP group would like to invite you to come play cards with them. Your benefits will include goodies to eat, social interaction and a lot of fun!
We are currently seeking the following to fulfill our Wish List:
• People with skills and/or hobbies to instruct (for free or a nominal fee) classes in arts, crafts, exercise, dance, yoga, basket weaving, etc.
• People to offer presentations or educational lectures on an area of interest (No longer than 30 to 40 minutes in duration.)
• Restaurants or other businesses willing to contribute their services for very small fees or willing to help in future events by donating items for fundraising or raffles.
• Financial donations to help buy supplies or to use for special activities or trips.
• Creative people who would be willing to decorate our activity room or donate decorations.
If you are able and willing to provide any of the above, please see my contact information below.
— April Activities —
1st – No Foolin’ Game Day! Attention men: we will have sports cards to view and sports trivia. There will be prizes to win, goodies to eat, and a lot of fun too.
8th – Golden Oldies Day. We start paddling this week…air paddling that is. I promise there will be no boats and you won’t even need a life jacket. Pastor Phil from Inlet will be paying us a quick visit.
Also, card games, trivia, word games, listen to your favorite music, and senior moments to remember memoirs. The Forever Young group will start up again.
15th – Funday Wednesday. Yoga with Kathy Queen. Movie and discussion. Forever Young group goes to TOW school.
Sunday, April 19th – Take a Hike Day. Meet at Niccolls Church at 1 p.m. The hiking destination to be announced, based on weather conditions.
22nd – It’s a mystery! Did Professor Plum do it in the library? Who will win the mystery action? I can’t tell you—it’s a mystery! But here’s a clue: you will definitely have a good time!
29th – Mitch Lee will come to tell us a short story. Also, card games, trivia, word games, Bingo and “Different Strokes” activity. Forever Young group goes to TOW school.
SHARP is open to all independent senior citizens from Woodgate to Raquette Lake, and is a free program unless otherwise noted. Lunch during our regular Wednesday sessions is provided by the Town of Webb Health Center Fund.
We meet at Niccolls Memorial Church in Old Forge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, call or text (315) 225-7553, or email activitiescoordinator4seniors@yahoo.com. Check our Facebook page anytime for updates. Search: SHARP.