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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 – [...]
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 [...]
ContinueFree Tax Preparation Available
The AARP/Tax-Aide Program offers free federal tax preparation for low and middle income taxpayers, of all ages, with special attention to those 55 and over and those who are disabled. Tax preparation is provided by IRS Certified volunteers. This is a partnership program, supported by both AARP and the IRS. Please keep in mind that [...]
ContinueWe Need Your Help!
Check out our newly added Volunteer opportunities. Just go into the “Community Programs” tab and click on “Volunteers” and check out the Volunteer Opportunities article. If you are interested in helping out with any of these special events, please call 336-6722 to speak with Lisa or Jenny.
ContinueMonthly Birthday Party to be Held on Friday, March 9th at 2 p.m.
Everyone Welcome! Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Music ~ Cake ~ Coffee ~ Door Prizes
ContinueNew Member Social to be held on Friday, March 9th at 1 p.m.
Come learn what all Active Generations has to offer and get the most out of your membership! Call to let us know you are coming, at 605-336-6722. Will be held at 1 p.m.
ContinueLearn to Knit
Every Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Room 201 The “Knit and Pearlers” knitting club is inviting all members to join their group – they will teach any beginner how to knit or crochet for free! Some yarn is provided; all you need to do is buy your own needles. Come and visit with the club and learn [...]
ContinueCard Clubs and Mah-Jongg
Active Generations members are invited to join our many different card clubs. The cost to play (per club, per week) is 75¢. Members are expected to know how to play the game when they join. Lessons are not provided during club hours. Formal lessons are provided periodically throughout the year. At the first meeting of [...]
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