1st & 3rd Tuesday’s 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3-Terrace Park Tuesday, April 17-Falls Park & Sculpture Walk Tuesday, May 1-Riverdale Park Tuesday, May 15-McKennan Park and District Tuesday, June 5-Aarowhead Park and Perry Nature Area Tuesday, June 19-University Of Sioux Falls and Augustana College Area Tuesday, July 3-Pettigrew Historical & Cathedral District Tuesday, July 17-Paisley [...]
Continue2012 Hiking Club Schedule
2nd & 4th Wednesday’s Start Time Varies For Each Hike (Pick Up A Full Schedule At Front Desk) Schedule: Wednesday, April 25th Warm Up Hike: Outdoor Campus (Meet At Campus) Wednesday, May 9th Great Bear Recreation Area, SF Wednesday, May 23rd Lake Pahoja Recreation Area, IA Wednesday, June 13th Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, SD [...]
ContinueMoney Matters for All Ages ~ Thursday, April 5th
Seminar Descriptions Steps to Take Before You Retire Kathy Petersen; SSA Public Affairs Specialist Presented at: 9:30 a.m. We want you to understand Social Security benefit payments. We’ll discuss how age affects your benefits, how your benefit is calculated, how your decision to draw benefits early affects your family. We discuss spouse’s (and ex-spouse’s) and [...]
Continue7 Mistakes
Tuesday, March 13th 9:00 a.m. – Room 203 The loss of a loved one can be very traumatic, and oftentimes people regret decisions made during that time. This seminar explains the most common regrets based on surveys of survivors, and how to avoid them. Presented by the Care Group Call 336-2637 to register
ContinueI Forgot That I Remembered ~ Reflections about Parkinson’s
Wednesday, March 14th – 12:00 Noon – Sertoma B If you have been touched in any way be Parkinson’s you won’t want to miss this poignant presentation by Kevin Boekhoff. Experiences, thoughts and his experiences with this disease will be shared. Whether you find the stories to be humorous, helpful,, or odd; Kevin’s aim was [...]
ContinuePharmacy Brown Bag Event/Education
Saturday, March 17th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Room 128 The pharmacists of the South Dakota Pharmacists Association (SDPhA) – Sioux Falls District are excited to hold a Brown Bag Event at Active Generations on Saturday, March 17th from 9am to 1pm in the Conference Room. Please feel free to bring in either a [...]
ContinueWild about Mushrooms ~ Cooking with Conrad!
Wednesday, March 21st 1:00 p.m. – Room Come and learn how to turn your kitchen into an exciting dinner date that will make your evening special with “Wild about mushrooms”. This cooking class will feature both domesticated and wild mushrooms. From great tasting appetizers like Italian toasted bruschetta with prosciutto, Italian Fontina cheese and wild [...]
ContinueBook Review – South Dakota Challenges Since 1960
Wednesday, April 4th 11:45 a.m. – Sertoma B Join Author, Charles Rogers as he shares a brief glimpse into his new book, “South Dakota’s Challenges Since 1960.” It is an update of “Challenge the South Dakota Story” which ends in the 1950’s. As it is an update I continued the challenge theme and format of [...]
ContinueRiding Sioux Falls Transit -SAMS
Friday, April 13th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Informational Booth – Foyer If you have not tried using the public transit system in Sioux Falls, you are missing out on a great service. The Sioux Area Metro (SAM) bus system is easy to use, easy on the pocket book, and a fun way to travel. [...]
ContinueSanford Hi-Noon Seminar
Tuesday, April 24th 12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Sertoma B Health Care Directives: Have you told your family what you would like? Sanford Health is celebrating 2012 as the Year of the Nurse. As part of the celebration, the Sanford Nurses are “Giving Back” to our community through health education. Join Karla Lubben RN, MS [...]
ContinueCremation Seminar
Thursday, April 26th 9:00 a.m. – Room 203 This popular and fact-filled seminar remains one of our most popular including: • 3 questions you must ask before arranging cremation. • What legal steps need to be taken for cremation? • What burial/interment/scattering options are common? Presented by the Care Group Call 336-2637 to register
ContinuePublic Meeting on the Long-Term Care Partnership Program
What is it and why is it important? Wednesday, May 2nd 10:30 a.m. – Room 202 A public education session on South Dakota’s Long-Term Care Partnership Program will be held on May 2 at 10:30AM in Room 202 at Active Generations. The session is free and open to any faculty or staff member. This education [...]
ContinueExploring Watercolor for All Ages
Wednesday, March 7th 1:00 p.m. -Room 201 Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with a rainbow of colors. We will be exploring watercolors and getting back to the basics. This class will teach you how to use watercolor paints, from learning how to mix colors, shading and dimensional use. All ages (over are welcome, Kids must be [...]
ContinueExploring Chalk and Charcoal by Christina Saunders
Monday March 19th 1:00pm – Room 132 8 students limit Take it back to black and white. We will be having fun using chalk and charcoal to create a wonderful picture. We will be doing a collage of things to draw and create what is inside of ourselves. All supplies are included for this class. [...]
ContinueIntro to Working with Polymer Clay
March 20th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Room 201 3 hour class This class will teach you the basics for working with the most versatile medium in the Art World today. Learn the differences between the different polymer clays on the market and which clay to use for different applications. Class includes an introduction to [...]
ContinuePolymer Clay Bead-Making Class
Tuesday, March 27th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Room 201 3 hour class Make your own beads using this versatile medium. Polymer clay beads are lightweight and can be made to imitate stone, wood, metal, as well as many other materials. In this class you will learn to make beads freehand, make coil and decorative [...]
ContinueJewelry Making Class
Tuesday, April 3rd 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Room 201 Beginning Jewelry Making – Learn to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings! This class covers everything you need to know about assembling beautiful jewelry. Bring along your own beads (including polymer clay beads you have made yourself!) or select some before class from a wide selection [...]
ContinueMaking Polymer Clay Containers
Tuesday, April 10th 5 – 8 p.m. – Room 201 Polymer Clay Containers – Learn to make adorable little containers or votive candle holders covered in beautiful polymer clay designs. This class will show you how to cover containers using polymer clay cane work as well as using scrap clay or creating your own unique [...]
ContinueCocktails & Canvas Returns to Active Generations
Tuesday, April 3rd 6:00 p.m. – Room 132 Enjoy a fun evening with friends in the Active Generations’ Art Studio. Besides a few glasses of wine you’ll enjoy some great hors d’oeuvres and you’ll create a marvelous painting to take home with you that evening. March’s class will be wonderful and bright daffodil flowers painted [...]
ContinueSpring Membership Drive ~ March 1st – May 30th, 2012
Let’s Spring Into Action & Grow Our Membership! Spring is the time when the weather warms, and we feel a sense of resurgence and renewal. This is when seeds are planted and many flowers bloom. We hope that all Active Generations members will concentrate on cultivating our club gardens and growing new members! This is [...]
ContinueMen & Women’s Couples Pool Play in Billiards Room
Every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for couples To spend time together, meet new friends and have fun playing pool in a relaxed and friendly environment. Please call to express your interest to Lisa at 336-6722
ContinueMark Your Calendars! Upcoming Events Include:
Monday – Friday April 16th – 20th – Volunteer Appreciation Week Sunday, April 22nd – Gourmet Guys Thursday, May 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Active Living Expo Thursday, May 10th – 7:00 p.m. Benefit Concert Thursday, May 17th – Spring Follies 2:30 & 7:00 p.m. – Tickets on Sale April 1st
ContinueWhat’s Happening ~ By Lisa Howard
Happy Spring! Only 20 days until the official 1st Day of Spring. After our very long -cold South Dakota winters I’m usually biting at the bit to ring in Spring. We were very blessed this year with a wonderful MILD winter! Our unusually warm winter made it much easier to get through the winter months [...]
ContinueActive Generations to Help Sioux Falls Humane Society
Help the Sioux Falls Humane Society The SFHS is in need of prescription bottles to hold medications for the animals in their care. You can help by saving your empty prescription bottles, removing the labels and placing them in the drop box in the Active Generations coat room. It’s that easy! Thanks for your help! [...]
ContinueActive Cruisers Motorcycle Club
March 7th – Hudson, SD March 21st – Howard, SD April 4th – Doon, IA April 18th – Rock Valley, IA May 2nd – Burbank, SD May 16th – Valley Review Road to Madison, SD June- 6th – Hendrick, MN June 20th – Bridges Ride (1st day of Summer) Helmets required in Nebraska July 4th [...]
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Golf Club Schedule 2012
2012 Golf Club Schedule Active Generations Golf Club meets every Monday, weather permitting. Both men and women are welcome! If play is questionable due to weather – please call the designated golf course to confirm play. Other question, contact Club Leader: Tom Korbal, 371-0817 Date Golf Course Tee Time Monday, March 26th Kuehn Park Golf [...]
ContinueSpring 2012 Table Tennis Tournament
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Spring Table Tennis Tournament coming up on Saturday, May 12th. Registration will begin at 9:00am with rec doubles starting at 10:00am followed by advanced doubles starting approximately at 11:00am. Singles play, both rec and advanced, will begin roughly at 1:00pm. Registration forms are located at the front [...]
ContinueAnnual Volunteer Appreciation Party to be held on Wednesday, April 18th ~ 2:30 p.m.
Active Generations Invites OUR Volunteers to the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party Wednesday, April 18th 2:30 p.m. Great Entertainment by Center Staff & Celebrity Talk Show Hosts! Great Refreshments Door Prize & Tons of Fun! Registration required! Call 336-6722 or sign up at the front desk. Come Find out Who’s Everyone Talking About!
ContinueVolunteer Appreciation Week Coming in April
Monday, April 16th Hats Off To Our Volunteers – Funny Hat Day! Staff, Members & Volunteers wear your wildest and weirdest hat to honor our Volunteers – Prize awarded at noon for the best hat. Tuesday, April 17th Volunteer Social 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Active Generations Lounge Wednesday, April 18th Volunteer Show – 2:30 [...]
ContinueThe Blood Pressure Cycle ~ by Sara Hicks, Pharmacist
Pharmacists often are asked, “When is the best time to take my medication?” The answer of course depends on the type of medication being taken. Recently, there has been increased interest regarding blood pressure medications and nighttime dosing. The Blood Pressure Cycle: Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. In most people, a predictable pattern may [...]
ContinueVolunteers Needed for Upcoming Special Events!
Festival of Tables Thursday, March 22nd The 1st Festival of Tables was a GREAT success last year. Volunteers will be needed to help ensure our 2012 event is a smashing success. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the meal, serve beverages and help set up and tear down. Come be a part of [...]
ContinueYour Computer: Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down
From the Learning Center Coordinator – Bev Johnson You can put your computer into Sleep mode instead of shutting it down by clicking the Start button, clicking the arrow beside Shut down, and then clicking Sleep. When your computer is asleep, the display turns off and often the computer’s fan stops. Usually, a light on [...]
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Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sunday March 25th
Dad’s Belgian Waffles are Back! An All-You-Can-Eat Fun-d raiser for Active Generations. Sunday, March 25th from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Menu includes Belgian waffles, sausages, many syrups (diabetic and sugar free included) orange juice and coffee. Tickets in advance are: Adults (11 and above) $6.50; Kids (5-10) are $4.50. Ages 4 and under eat [...]
ContinueWhat’s Happening
I hope that the New Year is treating you well and that everyone’s New Year’s resolutions are all on the right track. Most people will unfortunately fail at their new year’s resolution and goals. It takes at least 21 days to change a habit research shows. For those of you who don’t set goals – [...]
Continue2012 USD Health Fair Coming in March
Mark Your Calendars 2012 USD Health Fair Thursday, March 29th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Health Screens Free Health Information Great Healthy Refreshments Door Prizes & Much More! Don’t miss this FREE event!
ContinueArthritis Foundation Support and Education Group
Monday, January 23, 2012 at 12:30pm Active Generations, Sertoma Room Celebrate 2012! New Year’s Party Join us for fellowship, fun, and good food. We will enjoy Wii Bowling, supporting efforts to be active and keep moving.
ContinueCocktails and Canvas Back in March
Nine students enjoyed some wine and hors d’oeuvres and painted a fun, whimsical snowman to brighten up their holidays. Our next Cocktails and Canvas class will return on Tuesday, March 27th. Watch for more details about this class in our February paper!
ContinueNo Line Dancing on Wednesday, March 7th
Line Dancing – No Evening Line Dancing on Wednesday, March 7th – due to dining room rental.
ContinueCreative Writing Club
Active Generations club has changed it meeting time to the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The group will continue to meet in the conference room (room 128). This group is an informal writing club who enjoys taking different topics and writing short stories, poems or essay type pieces. The group enjoys sharing [...]
ContinueGold’n Silver Drama Club
Happy New Year to all! Hope everyone who saw our last performance of Tinsel and Holly shared some laughter, inspiration and treats with us. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this a great success. See you at our Spring Fling.
ContinueRead Along Book Club
The Active Generations Book Club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The Read Along Book Club will meet on Monday, March 26th at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. The group will be reviewing the book – Last Moon Dancing by Monique Maria Schmidt. This is a very touching book about [...]
ContinueSafe Money Solutions for Unsafe Times
Thursday, January 19th 10:30 a.m. – Room 128 Jeff Schwebach, Financial Advisor will be giving this one hour presentation on the current state of the economy and show you how you can protect your assets, create more income and leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones – even in this current economy. Jeff will [...]
ContinueHow to Live and Function til 100
Tuesday, February 21st 10:30 a.m. – Room 128 Dr. Froehlich explores how staying active and utilizing Chiropractic care can help keep you young. You will learn how staying active affects not only your muscles and joints but how, and why, it is important for your brain. Dr. Froehlich will also cover how proper movement of [...]
ContinueAARP Safe Driving Course
Thursday, March 29th 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 204 OR Tuesday, April 24th 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. ~ Room 202 Need to tune up your driving skills? Even the most experienced drivers can benefit by taking a refresher course through the AARP Driver Safety Program. Evaluate your current driving abilities, learn how the [...]
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