November 06, 2006
Holiday season fast approaching
It's November and stores are actively advertising for the Christmas season. Don't rush the Thanksgiving holiday in the midst of all the Christmas shopping frenzy. Take time to relax and enjoy friends and family.
Also, take time to enjoy the activities being held this month at the Warren Senior Center, 540 Williams Street, South Haven.(For more information, visit our website at www.shass.org - or stop in at the SHASS office and pick up our November newsletter if you didn't receive one in the Oct. 29 Tribune.)SHASS hours are 9-4, M-F. Come in through the Warren Senior Center.
At noon on Friday, the 10th, at the Warren Senior Center, there will be a spaghetti lunch, prepared by staff. Nutrition is closed that day for Veterans Day so SHASS staff is making sure that seniors have a good hot lunch.
Sign up for a relaxing 15-minute chair massage with certified Massage Therapist Marie Hudson. Marie gives chair massages from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Warren Senior Center. Charge is $5, payable to Marie. For more information, or to sign up, call SHASS at 637-3607. (Non-seniors may also take advantage of her relaxing touch.)
At 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, free, weekly Tai Chi classes with Gratia Soergel are held at the Warren Senior Center. Call Sonja at 637-3607 for more information or to sign up.
At 2:30 p.m. on Friday the 17th the English Tea will be held at the Warren Senior Center. Come and enjoy delicious refreshments accompanied by Jeanne Hallgren reading from her book "Piers, Pancakes and People." In addition you can tap your toes and sing along with Joe Foster who entertains with his special brand of folk music. Bring a friend. There is no charge for this event.
SHASS staff is planning free Swedish weaving classes. For more information, call Kathy at 637-3607.
At 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, the 21st, the Covert Junior ROTC will be visiting the Warren Senior Center. Come for lunch and enjoy their vocal talents. Call Misty at 637-4493 to sign up. Bring a friend.
The Senior Hearts Gift Shop, located at the Warren Senior Center, is filled with fun handmade items for the holiday season. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Come and check it out.
A reminder that Senior Services and Nutrition will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday season on November 23 and 24. Offices will re-open on Monday, Nov. 27.
SHASS contiues to seek volunteer drivers (mileage expenses will be reimbursed) to take seniors living in Van Buren County to medical appointments. Please call Arles at 637-3607 for more information.
Until next time, have a joyous and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
Posted by Sandra at November 6, 2006 04:37 PM