Amazing Characters Salad B-52 Jello Bombs Baker’s Makers Sauce Carne Guisada Mexican Stew Cheesy Pheasant Roasted Jalapenos Crepes Dan’s Easy Pleasy Cheezy Bake Frathouse Surprise Grandma Gert’s Best Irish Bread Pudding Sheriff’s Shrimp Grits Smoked Slammin Salmon Flax Snax Tequila Lime on a Dime The Ace The Feeling’s Mutual Cruncy Cabbage Salad The Three Amigos [...]
ContinueEast of Westreville Tickets Going Fast ~ Get Yours Today!
East of Westreville tickets are going fast – get yours soon to get a great seat! May 9th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets only $10/$12 at the door Also our Drama Club Spring Follies tickets are on sale! May 16th – 2:30 or 7:00 p.m. shows. Come and reminisce and remember your high school years with [...]
ContinueJanie Illing ~ Volunteer of the Month
Active Generations and the BRIDGES Employment Resource Center are happy to honor Janie Illing as our April Volunteer of the Month. Janie has been a member of Active Generations since July 2012. She has an extensive background in career counseling and after joining the Center, Janie joined the BRIDGES ERC job coaching team. Janie is [...]
ContinueThe Early Birders Club Notes
We continued to study bird songs on the CD, “Birding by Ear”, last month. We also looked at a variety of equipment such as birdfeeders, birdhouses, etc. As we turn the calendar to April, we also change our meeting time to 8:00 am and gather by the front desk for our outdoor field trips. On [...]
ContinueRead Along Book Club
The Read Along Book Club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 128. April’s Book selection is: The Things They Carried by Author, Tim O’Brien. O’Brien served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. His novel is interconnected stories of people involved in the Vietnam conflict. The book which [...]
ContinueNew Member Socials
We host a “new member social” for all new members every 2nd Friday at 1 p.m. If you have joined Active Generations recently, come find out all we have to offer! No reservations needed.
ContinueMonthly Birthday Parties
Our monthly Birthday parties are proudly sponsored by the Sioux Falls Good Samaritan Communities and all members are invited! The parties are held the 2nd Fridays of each mont at 2 p.m. Cake, coffee and door prizes are given at each party ~ Reservations not necessary.
ContinueVolunteers Needed!
Meals on Wheels Drivers Delivering meals is extremely rewarding! The looks of gratitude on the faces of your clients will make you want to keep coming back. That one meal a day makes a huge difference in the day of a client, you may be the only face they see that day. That one meal [...]
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Individual On-Site Services ParaTransit Tickets Tickets available at the front desk: M – F, 8 am – 4:30 pm Blood Pressure Checks with Interim Healthcare 2nd & 4th Mondays from 11 am -1:00 pm Carespan Clinic Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 11:30 am Outreach Services Off-Site Carrier Alert (Postal Program) Call 336-6722 for further information [...]
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The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program now offered at Active Generations
Cardio Circuit Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work using hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, head to toe stretching, and complete relaxation in a comfortable [...]
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Click Here for Garden & Winery Tour 2013 Registration
A fundraiser for Active Generations ~ Taste home-grown bouquets ~ Drink in Nature’s Beauty Saturday, June 8th, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This trip includes winetasting at four regional wineries, lunch and garden tour! Join us aboard a comfortable chartered bus as we enjoy wine tasting, garden tours, discounts and complimentary wine glass for [...]
ContinueCan B vitamins improve energy and relieve stress? By Sara Hicks, PharmD
Typically we are able to almost always obtain all the B vitamins we need from our diet. These vitamins help the processes your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. They also help form red blood cells. Foods that contain B vitamins include: • Fish, poultry, meat, eggs • Leafy [...]
ContinueWhat’s Happening? by Lisa Howard
This is one of my favorite times of the year for me. Spring is in the air, warmer weather is around the corner and more sunlight! Also April is one of my favorite months as we get to celebrate and thank our hundreds of Volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. This year that week is April [...]
ContinueTime For a New Computer?
Has your PC seen better days? Maybe it’s time to purchase a new PC—one that runs Windows 7. The Computer Center is currently teaching classes using the Windows 7 operating system. Check out the Windows 7 features listed below. To learn more, sign up for a Windows 7 class! Windows Touch. Move over mouse! When [...]
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Click Here To Learn About Active Generations & How to Donate
Active Generations is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization that relies on donations and fundraisers for operational support. Contributions are accepted for specific program support, equipment wish list items, and endowment support. Donations may be designated as an honorarium and/or as a memorial gift. Donation cards are located near the Information Window and a gift [...]
ContinueActive Generation’s “Eagle Legacy Society”
Our mission is to promote positive aging for adults and to enhance the quality of life for all generations. Our vision is to be recognized as the primary resource for services that heighten the quality of life and well being for adults in the Sioux Empire. We believe that… • Quality nutrition, adult day services [...]
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:
Thursday, May 9th – East of Westreville Concert Tickets on Sale – March 15th Friday, May 10th – New Member Social – 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 10th – May Birthday Party – 2:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome -Entertainment by Edison Middle School Chorus Thursday, May 16th – Gold’n Silver Drama Club 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. [...]
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
The Active Cruisers are taking a winter sabbatical from riding. We will meet the first Wednesday of each month at Active Generations for lunch and to stay connected and start planning our 2013 riding season! Hope to see a lot of our riders and club members at these lunches. Thanks, Warren Huber, Club Leader
ContinueGastroesophageal reflux disease ~ by Sara Hicks, Pharmacist
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows back (refluxes) into your food pipe (esophagus). When a person swallows, a band of muscle at the bottom of your esophagus relaxes and allows food and liquid to pass to your stomach, then the muscle closes again. If [...]
ContinueVolunteers Needed for Upcoming Special Events!
Check out our Special Event – Sign up Board – at “Volunteer Central” in the Administration office. Right across from Lisa & Jenny’s offices.
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 [...]
ContinueArthritis Foundation Support and Education Group
Next Meeting to be announced! Active Generations, Sertoma Room
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 [...]
ContinueClick Here to Learn More About Our Fitness Room Hours/Rates
Mondays – Thursdays: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fridays: 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed on Sundays Rates: $10.00 per month $25.50 for 3 months $90.00 annually Payments must be made at the Active Generations Front Desk! Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday, til 7 p.m. [...]
ContinueYour Questions, Social Security’s Answers
Question: What should I do if an employee gives me a Social Security number but cannot produce the card? Answer: Seeing the card is not as important as putting the correct information on the worker’s Form W-2. You can verify employee Social Security numbers by using the Social Security Number Verification Service. Just go to [...]
ContinueBRIDGES Employment Resource Center offering “Boomer Plus” Job Fair
Businesses wishing to attend the BRIDGES Employment Resource Center “Boomers Plus” Job Fair, please complete the form below. Thank you!
ContinueNew Bunko Club
Bunko is a fun dice game with lots of action. In some form or another, the dice game has been around since the late 19th century. Bunko is enjoying a big surge in popularity and Active Generations has answered the requests of some of our members to start this club. It will be run like [...]
ContinueRay Vaughn Nominated for Spirit of Volunteerism Award
2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Award Nominee – Ray Vaughn Activity: Organization and leadership of SeniorNet Computer Learning Center Volunteer, Ray Vaughn has made a personal commitment to helping older adults in the Sioux Empire region learn computers and stay up-to-date on the latest technology. He understands how important technology is to help seniors stay “connected” [...]
ContinueMembership Benefits
Do you know all the benefits you receive with your Active Generations’ membership? •Life Times Newsletter/Program Guide mailed to your home each month. •Free Fitness Assessment ($40 value) •Free Fitness Center Orientation (With Fitness Center membership – $25/value) •Free Internet Access in Lounge ($30/month, $360/year) •Fully-stocked Library •Free Educational Seminars •Daily Access to Newspapers Argus [...]
ContinueHow to Get the Most out of Your Membership
Welcome to Active Generations, Sioux Falls’ Premier Community Center for Active Adults. Our staff and volunteers are committed to giving you a positive experience as a member. Here are some great ideas to help you get the most out of your membership. 1.Attend a New Member Orientation as soon as you can. These are held [...]
ContinueMusical Entertainment
2nd & 4th Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Featuring the “Dakota Flameriders” and “Yesterday’s Wine.” Everyone is welcome to attend!
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