W.O.L.S.C. Department of Parks and Recreation 7210-18 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19138 Phone: 215-685-3511 Fax: 215-685-3521 www.westoaklaneseniorcenter.org Department of Parks and RECREATION 7210 18 Ogontz Avenue, Phila., PA 19138 215-685-3511 phone 215-685-3521 fax June/July, 2014 MISSION The mission of the Silver Voice is to build knowledge, esteem and support for the Center and its programs among an audience of potential members, supporters and influential community members. Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 8:30 am ~ 5:00 pm This project is funded in part by the Department of Parks and Recreation Mayor s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. Welcome Summertime!
Staff Sharlene P. Waller, Director of Operations Cathy M. Brown, Assistant Program Director Jamal Elyounoussi, Social Worker Brenda Moore, Secretary Lorenzo Compton, Custodial Engineer Deborah Williams, Nutrition Aide Administration Michael Nutter, Mayor Camille Cates Barnett, Managing Director Music in Motion Chair Exercise With Arcadia University In the spirit of Keeping it Movin, Join Arcadia University Physical Therapy Students and Faculty as we participate in Music in Motion. Music in Motion is a chair exercise program designed to strengthen our gate and balance. Classes are held every Thursday at 1:00 pm This is a low impact to moderate level activity Thursdays Congregate Area 1:00 pm No Fee Save The Date For July Susan Slawson, Recreation Commissioner Donald F. Schwarz, M.D., Deputy Mayor Lynn Spiro, Director of Older Adult Services
Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness ProgramSilverSneakers Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. For fit and active adults as well as those who are new to exercise, unfamiliar with exercise or just want to have fun! SilverSneakers classes are Every Wednesday at 11:00 am and Friday at 11:00 am. A D V I S O R Y C O U N C I L Officers Marie Overton, President Ernestine Akers, Vice President Ella Williams, Recording Secretary Phyliss Benson, Assistant Secretary Dorothy Beard, Treasurer Members Rev. Alzada H. Doss Francis Phillips Linda Calhoun-Herring Mary Williams Charles Robinson William Henderson James Hines Iola Miller Loretta Williams For more information about SilverSneakers or to find out if you are eligible for this benefit, please see Ms. Brenda. Enjoy fitness, fun and friends... with SilverSneakers! Advisory Council Meeting The Advisory Council meets the second Tuesday of every month. The task of the Advisory Council is to advise the Center staff of programs and activities that best suits the needs of the Center s community.
Welcome New Members We welcome all new members to the West Oak Lane Senior Center. Please make yourself at home. Take advantage of all the Center has to offer. Remember, if you have any suggestions, questions or comments please feel free to inform the staff. For Your Information Lunch Time Prayer... Bless This House Bless this house, oh Lord we pray, Keep it safe by night and day, Bless the windows shining bright, Bringing in God s Holy Light. Amen 2014 Membership Update Please Continue to Update and or renew Your Yearly Membership. Join us for our monthly meeting Second Monday of every Month 12:30 pm - Ceramic Room Borrow or Buy the book and join us for mind stimulating discussions Einstein Healthcare Network provides a bi-weekly nutrition education program, Eat Smart Live Strong! The hour program every other Monday morning is jam packed with good food to taste, a little exercise and deep breathing for relaxation, a cooking demonstration of a healthy recipe and sometimes a game of nutrition or food bingo with prizes and giveaways!
Red Hats Gather 3rd Thursday Conference Room 2:00 pm Craft Class With Our Director Crafting Fridays Dates TBA Ceramic Room 1:00 pm $5.00 Sign-Up at the Front Desk Movie Mania WOLSC presents Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies Each Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm We lose ourselves in the magic of the movies. Join the fun; Popcorn Included!
Sewing Classes Wednesdays 10:00 am July 9 August 13, 2014 Sewing Lab Suggested Donation: $10.00 Learn to Sew Instructed by Ms. Toni Make some, leave some, take some!
Thursday Is Inspirational Hour Inspirational Tool Box Join us in a dialogue of inspiration and hope as we uplift one another and give thanks for our well being and ability to be a part of each other lives. If your having a down day this is the place to come and get your spirits lifted! See you each and every Thursday at 11:00 am! Today Is An AMAZING DAY! Conduct yourself Accordingly Peace, Cathy
Enjoy the latest Blend of Dance and Fitness... Zumba...with our instructor Doris Monday 1:30 pm & Wednesday 1:00 pm July 7 - August 13, 2014 Lower Level Suggested Donation: $10.00
Crocheting with Stephanie Mondays - 12:30 Ceramic Room July 7 - August 11 Keep It Movin Walking Club Some of us Walk Inside, Some of us Walk Outside! The point is.we Walk! Wednesdays 10:00 am Yoga In You Instructed by Ms. Melanie Marchand Discover the Yoga In You. Yoga In You is a physical program designed to provide physical strength and stamina, as well as providing breathing exercise to clear the body of impurities. Be a part of the Yoga In You classes and connect movement of body, mind and rhythm of breath to develop stamina while toning your body. Wednesdays Time: 10:00 am Location: Lower Level Donation $10.00 Bring your Yoga Mat!
Announcements Center Closed Friday, July 4th 4th of July Health & Educational Presentations Line Dancing Join Ms. Leona on Tuesday and Mr. Lowry on Thursday afternoons to learn the latest dance craze. Line Dance classes are a fun form of exercise. Intermediate Group Tuesdays 1:00 pm Lower Level Suggested Donation: $1.00 Beginners Group Thursdays 1:00 pm Lower Level Suggested Donation: $1.00 Prostate Cancer June 3 10:30 am Nutrition Education June 16 10:30 am Enhanced Meal June 19 12:00 pm Blood Pressure Check June 19 10:00 am Senior Games June 20 10:00 am Wildwood Trip June 22 10:00 am Oral Health June 23 10:00 am Blood Pressure Check June 25 10:00 am Bingo At Ballys June 30 8:00 am Your Sugar & You July 1 10:30 am Hearing Screening July 8 10:00 am Eye Exam July 10 10:00 am Nutrition Education July 14 10:30 am Blood Pressure Check July 15 10:00 am Blood Pressure Check July 23 10:00 am Nutrition Education July 28 10:30 am
Daily Activities Monday Nutrition Education 10:00 am Congregate Area Bi-Weekly Book Club 2nd Monday 12:30 pm Second Lobby Crocheting 12:30 pm Ceramic Room Pokeno 1:00 pm Second Lobby Zumba Fitness 1:30 pm Lower Level Tuesday Chair Exercise 11:00 am Congregate Area Bingo 1:00 pm Congregate Area Line Dancing 1:00 pm Lower Level Wednesday Walking Club 10:00 am Lobby/Inside & Out Sewing 10:00 am Sewing Lab Yoga 10:00 am Lower Level Chair Exercise 11:00 am Congregate Area Silver Sneakers 11:00 am Lower Level Movie Mania 1:00 pm Congregate Area Pokeno 1:00 pm Second Lobby Zumba Fitness 1:00 pm Lower Level Thursday Chair Exercise 11:00 am Congregate Area Inspirational Hour 11:00 am Ceramic Room Music In Motion 1:00 pm Congregate Area Line Dancing 1:00 pm Lower Level Red Hatters Gather 2:00 pm Conference Room Every 3rd Thursday Friday Chair Exercise 11:00 am Congregate Area Silver Sneakers 11:00 am Lower Level Pokeno 1:00 pm Second Lobby