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Receive an update on the upcoming activities.
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BACKGROUND:
The Senior Advisory Board Hosts:
Game Night: Italian Cuisine | Casino Games
Saturday | September 18 | 5 - 9:30 p.m.
Doors open: 5 p.m.
Dinner & Casino Games: 6 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $20
Calling all gangsters & flapper girls! Leave the jeans and hoodies at home and dress to impress, or even better, come as an alias! Remember the password we give you when you arrive for admittance to the Ballroom. It’s going to be a night filled with casino games, dancing, and delicious Italian food!
Health Fair
Bringing Health and Wellness to The Branch Connection
Saturday | October 9 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Sponsored by: Oak Street Health
New! Stretch and Release
Mondays through September 27 | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Instructor: Joyti
Mindful Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 30 | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Instructor: Rotha
Balanced Bodies
Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 30 | 9 - 9:45 a.m.
Instructor: Rotha
Silver Sneakers
Mondays through September 27 | 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday through September 29 | 1 - 1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Joyti
Tai Chi
Mondays and Wednesdays through September 29 | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Instructor: Susan Davis
Power Walking
Fridays through September 24 | 8:15 - 9 a.m.
Instructor: Laura Franklin
Branch Bazaar!
Saturday | September 25 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bingo!
Wednesday | September 1, 15 & 29 | 1 - 3 p.m.
$1 per card
Must arrive by 12:30 p.m.to purchase cards
The Branch Connection will be hosting bingo. Join the fun, and be sure to let us know when you have a BINGO!
Activities at The Branch Connection:
- 9/1, 15, & 29 Photo Club
- 9/2 B12 Shots
- 9/3, 10, & 24 Neglected History
- 9/7 Alzheimer Support Group
- 9/8 Cookin’ Club
- 9/10 & 9/22 Beginner Greeting Card 101
- 9/13 Book Club: “The Glass Hotel”
- 9/13 thru 9/23 Computer Basics
- 9/13, 27 Shared Moments
- 9/13, 20, & 27 Monday Night Dance
- 9/14 Advanced Greeting Card Techniques
- 9/14 Glass Etching
- 9/15 Garden Group
- 9/16 Texas Hold’em
- 9/27 Simple Serging 101
- 9/28 Tuesday Trivia-In House
New! DIY Painting Party
Thursday| September 23 | 11 a.m. to12:30 p.m.
Wednesday| October 13 | 6 - 7: 30 p.m.
$25, supplies included| Instructor: Calinda Locklear
Looking for some fun and seasonal decorations for your home or gift-giving? Join us as we paint and assemble some adorable new pieces. Beginner to experienced- all are welcome, and all supplies will be provided. Registration is required in advance so supplies can be prepared. Simple painting techniques, then a little bit of glue to bring it all together, and you get to take it home the same day.
New! Watercolor Painting
Thursdays| 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m.
Free | Instructor: Dr. Marsha Blount
All skill levels are welcome. Paint, brush, and paper are provided. Come paint in watercolor with others in this fun class as we talk about art. You will be guided in painting washes, color layering and critiquing, and how to finish your piece for displaying.
New! Acrylic Collage Demonstration
Tuesday| September 21 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free | Guest Artist: Marie Renfro
Learn using various media to express emotional responses.
New! Camera 101
Wednesday | September 8 & 22 | 1 p.m.
Free | Instructor: Barbara Weaver
New to Shooting? Come learn the very basics of your camera and how to take amazing photos.
Emergency Readiness Preparation
Thursday| September 2, 9, & 16 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Supply Fee: $10
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month! Are you prepared? Join us for a highly interactive class on 72 hr kits, go bags, bug out bags. The program provides a lot of information, ideas, tools, and step-by-step instructions to build or renew an existing kit.
Cruisin’ Cuisine
Marty B’s
Friday | September 24 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5 + Money for lunch
Iconic experiences with family and friends await you at Marty B’s. Where the spirit of the Texas Hill Country is closer to home, along with all our favorite details. A welcoming modern ranch atmosphere and delicious Texas specialties
Re-occurring Monthly Activities:
- Monday -Art Class, Chair Volleyball, Duplicate Bridge, Evening Crafts & Thinkabilities
- Tuesday - Wii Bowling, Line Dancing (Lo, & Hi Beginner), Southwind Dulcimer, Health and Wellness discussion.
- Wednesday - Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer Group, Line Dancing (Improver), Open Mah Jongg, Table Tennis & Wii Bowling
- Thursday - Chair Volleyball, Instructional Quilting
- Friday -Chair Volleyball, Clogging, Table Tennis, Party Bridge & Quilting Group
Drive through Activities:
- 9/9 Random Acts of Kindness - Treats for the Famers Branch Fire Department.
Meals:
- 9/13 - Breakfast 8:15 a.m.
Virtual Programs:
- Some programs are being offered in a virtual/in-person blend for those who do not wish to come in.