MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER OF THE
MIDLAND SENIOR CENTER
Upcoming Events
Sept 3 Center Closed for Labor Day
Sept 4 Permian Basin Fair Excursion
Sept 5 Hearing Aid Check by Miracle Ear
Sept 5 Oceans Behavioral Hospital Talk
Sept 7 Bingo Sponsored by Prosperity Bank
Sept 10 Crafting with Sherry
Sept 10 Midland Music Ensemble
Sept 10 Watercolor Class with Lamar Begins
Sept 11 Friends of the Center Reorganization Meeting
Sept 13 Ellen Noel Art Museum Excursion
Sept 14 Bingo Sponsored by Prosperity Bank
Sept 17 Writing for Fun
Sept 18 Senior Grandparents & Guardians Talk and Sign-up
Sept 19 Computer Aid
Sept 20 Movie Matinee
Sept 21 Bingo Sponsored by Focused Care
Sept 21 AARP Defensive Driving
Sept 26 Understand Medicare Options Talk
Sept 27 West Texas Food Bank Excursion
Sept 27 Floral Design with Lady
Sept 28 Bingo Sponsored by Prosperity Bank
Sept 12, 20, 26 Blood Pressure Check
From the Director’s Desk Linda Griffin
September is National Senior Center
Month with the theme being Senior
Centers: Building Momentum! This
year marks the 75th anniversity of senior
centers having first been introduced in
New York City in 1943. From records we
have at this Center, I discovered a survey
of 550 Midland residents over the age of
60 was conducted in August 1972 to see
if there was interest in starting a Senior
Center. Sixty-six percent of those
surveyed wanted a senior center with
sewing, Bible study, eating with friends,
and card games named as the most
important activites.
The first Midland Senior Center began in
1973 through a grant from the United
Fund and the First Christian Church. The
city began supplying funds in 1975. In
1975 there were 250 members of the
Center with the First Christian Church
providing the facilities. Many community
organizations were involved with the
Center at that time including local service
clubs, banks, food stores, and Midland
College.
In a 1975 Midland Reporter Telegram
article about the Center, Director Ms.
Marion Fisher made this comment, “The
atmosphere here is one of interest,
activity and sharing—whether it’s
painting, playing games or just talking to
one another—that’s what the Center is all
about.”
I believe her statement holds true today.
Seniors are a vital part of the Midland
community with a lot to share. We are
building momentum to have a place
where all seniors can come and enjoy
connecting, learning, giving and growing.
Let’s all pledge to make the Midland
Senior Center the place to be if you are 55
years old or older.
This Issue
Monthly Menu P.2
Monthly Activities P.3
Birthdays P.4
Trends & New Software P.4
I S S U E
S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8
Janie Durham paints sunflowers during the Art Smart workshop.
Painting class in 1975 offered through Midland College.
Need to Know
Tuesday Night Line Dancing
The Tuesday night line dancing class will resume again on September 4. Curtis
Gifford, instructor, has recuperated from surgery and is ready to resume teaching the
class. We are glad you are feeling better Curtis!
Senior Link Foster Grandparent/Senior Guardian Programs
On September 18 at 11 am, Eric Uresti, Senior Companion Coordinator and Sabrina
Smith, Foster Grandparent Coordinator, will be at the Center to give a presentation
and sign people up for their programs. If you think you might be interested in being a
Grandparent or Guardian (which are paid positions), bring your driver’s license or
photo ID, proof of auto insurance if you drive, Social Security card and benefits letter.
Watercolor Classes with Lamar Coats
On Monday, September 10 at 1:00 pm, Lamar Coats will begin a series of 8 classes
on painting with watercolors. There is still time to sign-up, but the class is limited to 20
students. The cost is $25 and all materials are provided. Come take advantage of
this wonderful opportunity!
New Bingo Sponsor
Prosperity Bank, a new bingo sponsor, will be sponsoring bingo on three Fridays in
September—September 7, 14, and 28. Focused Care is sponsoring bingo on
September 21. We appreciate their generosity!
Bingo Prizes Needed
On the Fridays we do not have sponsors, bingo prize donations are welcome.
September Birthdays
Jose Chavez 1 Kathy Cuevas 2 Mike Lulloff 2 Garland Pearce 3 Norma Creecy 4 Raymond Marin 5 Betty McCann 5 Fred Meissner 5 Nell Duncan 6 Mary Swindell 6 Frankie Castillio 9 Maria Romo 9 Irene Leon 10 Wanda Pulley 10 Linda Ramos 10 Patricia Mathes 11 Peggy Willmon 11 Eddy Willmon 12 Betty Meyers 13 Jerry Cook 14 Bren Spence 14 Yolanda Rodriguez 15 Kay Balog 16 Amy Chavez 16 Bob Bushong 17 Terri Gordon 17 Josephine Hall 17 Odessa Taylor 17 Bonifacio Hernandez
Jr.
19 Barbara Campbell 20 Robert Hays 20 Melba Henshaw 21 Vernon Trent 21 Randy Atwood 22 Imogene Banks 22 Cerelia Gamboa 22 Fayrene King 22 James Sutherland 22 William Fletcher 23 Lina Rodriguez 23 Richard Bledsoe 24 Leo Proctor 24 Vince Cooper 25 Earl Dickenson 25 Carol Elrod 25 Billy R. Jones 25 Rick McLaughlin 25 Kay Beauchamp 26 Nora Atwood 28 Ann Bledsoe 28 Sharri Pruett 28 John Crowley 29 Alvin Price 29
432-681-7636
Monday-Friday 8 am to 3:30 pm
Midland Senior Center
3303 W. Illinois, Space 18
(On the back of Kingsway Mall)
Transportation provided by EZ Rider
On August 2, Master Gardeners Jeriann Green, John Geib, and Cindy Olive conducted a “Container Gardening”
workshop. Everyone had a wonderful time digging in the dirt. Kathy Ely, Needa Faught, and Annie Jones
select grocercies at the West Texas Food Bank on August 23. Pat Stevens, Lucy Melgoza, and Adelita Sotelo
deliver newborn gift packages to Midland Memorial Hospoital. Donations for this work are always welcome.