Upcoming Trips: Funny Girl & Fall Mystery Trip!

  

 

The Sep/Oct newsletter is now available online here. SASC will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

Volunteer Opportunities

Andrea is looking for 3 more volunteers to work the Saline Community Fair. Volunteers receive a free pass into the fair for the day (Friday, September 1) and will work a 2 hour shift at a table in one of the covered buildings. Volunteers will sell raffle tickets, pass out newsletters and answer basic questions about SASC. Please let Andrea know if you are interested or have more questions.

Would you be interested in serving on a committee to help plan our annual Veterans' Day Celebration? Andrea is looking for a few volunteers who would help plan a great program for our SASC Member Veterans. Responsibilities would include helping to find a speaker or presentation, help plan the lunch and any other special events that could take place at our annual event. Please let Andrea know if you are interested or have any questions. 

On Friday we held our 10th Annual Mayor's Senior Conference. Linden Square provided a delicious breakfast. Breakout sessions including a cooking demo fwith EHM Senior Solutions, Stop the Bleed with St. Joe Hospital, and a session on building bones with Strong Bones instructor Carolyn Minnette. Before lunch, folks attended a Government Panel of local leaders.

Upcoming Programs

Brain Games & Breakfast- Mon, Aug 28, 10-11am

Brain, Breath, & Bend Chair Yoga begins- Mon, Aug 28, 4:15-5:15pm

Trivia Time- Mon, Aug 28, 5-6pm

Travelogue: In Search of Arctic Wildlife- Tue, Aug 29, 10-11:30am

Password Peril- Thu, Aug 31, 2-3pm

End of Summer Bingo- Fri, Sep 1, 12:30-3pm

Fit For Life begins- Tue, Sep 5 & Thu, Sep 7, 8:45-9:45am

Balance Strong begins- Tue, Sep 5, 10-11am

Yoga begins- Tue, Sep 5, 11:15am-12:45pm & Wed, Sep 6, 1-2:30pm

Balance Strong Beg. + Stretch begins- Thu, Sep 7, 10-11:15am

SAS-C Writers- Thu, Sep 7, 10-11:30am

Intro to Mixed Media Art- Thu, Sep 7, 11:30am-1pm

Watercolors begins- Thu, Sep 7, 1:30-3:30pm

Meditation sessions begin- Thu, Sep 7, 3-3:50pm

Bookworm Club: Killers of the Flower Moon- Fri, Sep 8, 10-11:15am

Time Matters: A Woman's Retirement Outlook- Fri, Sep 8, 11:30am-1pm

Probility Balance Assessments- Fri, Sep 8, 1-2pm

Practice while sitting in a chair or standing using a chair for support. This workout is suitable for all fitness levels. Meditation, breath work, and relaxation are explored each day. You will use two chairs at SASC. Bring some water to sip on. No class Sep 4. Register here.

Balance Strong: This class will focus on core strength and recognizing your imbalances to help you feel strong on your feet. In this class we will focus on improving balance with strength exercises and flexibility that are core focused. This class will be a little more challenging than Balance Strong Beginning. Register here.

Balance Strong Beginning + Stretch: In this class we will focus on improving balance with strength exercises and flexibility that are core focused. Multiple levels are available for every exercise. Each class will include a 15 minute relaxing stretch. Register here.

Find your Zen through the benefits of Yoga. Poses are practiced standing, with the aid of a chair, and on the floor. The modified poses accommodate the needs of most students. You will need a yoga mat, a yoga belt, two blankets or towels, and two yoga blocks. Students of all experience levels are welcome. Register here.

Intro to Mixed Media: Mixed Media is very therapeutic and fun to “play” with. Check out this free intro class to see how fun it can be to play with your art! Register here.

Mixed Media Art: Let your inner child free in this class as we explore multimedia projects! We will paint, collage, and do some printmaking to make unique, vibrant pieces. Come to class with some ideas of what you'd like to create (a landscape, an animal, an abstract scene with specific colors?), and we'll make your ideas come to life. All materials included. Register here.

Why meditate? Meditation builds focus and awareness, essential conditions for a clear and stable mind. Meditation helps us more honestly engage with ourselves and the world around us. These classes offer hands-on experience with the basic elements of meditation using the breath and techniques for coping with distracted or drowsy moments. Classes are open to all - newcomers to meditation, long time meditators, and those looking for group meditation with others.

Classes are $5 each You may register for as little or as many classes as you’d like. Please register by the Wed before your session. For over 30 years, Joe has studied martial arts and meditation to reestablish his mind-body connection. He facilitates meditation classes with the intent of helping others to train their minds, to benefit themselves and those around them. You are welcome to bring a comfortable cushion and blanket. No session on Oct 5. Register here.

Not much can be told about where we’re going, but a big part of the fun is NOT knowing! Sit back and relax on our luxury charter bus and enjoy the scenery around you. Your lunch is included but additional drinks or snacks throughout the day will be at your own cost. Moderate walking is involved but you may sit portions out to relax if needed. HINT: This day will be full of culture, art, nature, and all things pretty. Come along to get a taste of this magnificent city. A new clue will be released on the deadline date. Min 30/Max 53. Deadline: Sep 15 (to reach min) Register here.

Trips are in cooperation with Pittsfield Senior Center. Sign up at SASC and your pickup / drop-off will take place at SASC. Pittsfield will also be a stop on our route for each trip. All trips on charter busses.

The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with one of the most celebrated musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened, she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Bus (charter) departs at 12pm, show at 2pm. Min 30/Max 52. Deadline: Sep 8. Register here.

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Road Construction Update

Maple Rd. from Michigan Ave. to Saline District Library will be closed due to the City of Saline's Eastbelt project through December. It will be best to access SASC off Thibault Drive from Saline-Ann Arbor Rd for the duration. 

NOTE: This construction will impact bussing routes once school resumes on Aug 28. We will see increased traffic and a different traffic flow at drop-off time (before SASC opens) and dismissal time, which will impact SASC and the Middle School from about 2:40-3:10pm on a daily basis. During this timeframe you will see buses parked along the side of the SASC parking lot, near the Middle School, to pick up students after school. The Middle School dismissal time is 2:54pm on full days,11:20am on half days, and 12:20pm on early release days. Once dismissed, students will walk to the buses in the SASC parking lot area. The buses will then depart from the SASC parking lot area and exit through the bus lot and on to Woodland Dr. 

If possible, you will want to avoid leaving or coming to SASC from about 2:45-3:10pm to reduce your chances of sitting in traffic. We invite you to use our library or join the fitness room if you have a class or program that ends during this time, to extend your stay at SASC and avoid the traffic. Please see our website for further details as we have them, salineseniors.org.