Make a Difference VOLUNTEER Volunteer Meeting Tues | Nov 22 |11 am and 6 pm The Summit Grand Volunteers will be having a meeting. Please make it out to one of the meetings. We would like to once again thank all Volunteers for their excellence and dedication to The Summit! Steering Committee Tues | Nov 29 | 2pm If you are interested in giving ideas and suggestions about classes, programs and special events let us know! This will be the initial planning meeting. TERRACE CAFE Now offering NEW diabetic options! • Can Food Drive - bring any non perishable canned food item. • Coat Drive - bring your gently worn coats and sweaters. Donations will be taken to the Grand Prairie Food & Clothing CO-OP to help Grand Prairie residents. • Angel Tree - Get into the Christmas spirit help make someone’s holiday brighter this season. Stop by The Summit and select your angel. Return the gift wrapped or in a gift bag by December 16th. Gifts will be delivered to local nursing home residents. Wed | Nov 16 | 10:30am Give thanks for all the good things that have happened in your life and celebrate with your friends at The Summit. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with live entertainment. $6 - advanced purchase $8 - at the door Holiday Fashion Show Fri | Dec 2 | 10:30am | $2 Treasure Trunk Fri | Nov 4 | 9am-1pm Find your special one of a kind treasures at this Parking Lot Flea Market sale. There are many opportunities here at The Summit for you to give back to your Grand Prairie Community. Take a look to see how you can “Pay It Forward!” The Summit is teaming up with the Coldwater Creek to present a Fashion Show highlighting beautiful Winter and Holiday wardrobes and accessories for ladies. The Sassy Jewels, the Summit’s Red Hat Society Chapter, will be the models for the Fashion Show. Family and friends are welcome. The Summit | 2975 Esplanade | Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | 972.237.4141 | GrandFunGP.com 8 • Nov 2011 The Summit | 2975 Esplanade | Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | 972.237.4141 | GrandFunGP.com Cornerstone Award at the 2011 Texas Conference on Aging Best Health Club Focus Daily News 2011 Focus on Excellence Reader Choice Award Featured in Aquatic International Magazine as a Model Facility Volunteers of the Month HOURS OF OPERATION STAFF Linda Long - General Manager [email protected] | 972 237-8243 Michael Levy - Assistant Manager [email protected] | 972 237-4143 Amanda Alms - Aqua/Fitness Manager [email protected] | 972 237-4145 Dennis Slayton - Rec & Events Supervisor [email protected] | 972 237-4152 Eduvina Cruz - Recreation Leader [email protected] | 972 237-4148 Cameron DeBose - Recreation Leader [email protected] | 972 237-4146 Danielle Nunn - Recreation Leader [email protected] | 972 237-4147 The Summit is a City of Grand Prairie facility Edwin Acosta Susan Eaves Linda Lankford Gene Grafton Elicia Sierra Maranda Vaughan Ivan Cantu Forest Melton Recreation Aides - Front Desk The Summit would like to recognize our Volunteers of the Month for November, Sara & Ana Martinez. You can see these smiling twin sisters happily helping out in the Nutrition Program. They have been helping with this program in Grand Prairie for about 8 years! When you see them tell them how much you appreciate their years of serving. SUMMIT Membership Orientations 1st & 3rd Tuesdays |10:30am Wings Theater | FREE Come join us as we will share the amenities of The Summit along with any questions you may have about our facility. Amber Martin Miguel Ipina Victor Villegas Cody Laws Lourdes Gabaldon David Smith Aaren Garcia Rebecca Santos Brylee Nelson Adeline Carr Fitness & Aquatics Jimmy McNeal Paulfred Hall Edmund Echaore Chona Cuizon Brenda Meza Custodial Staff AARP Driver Safety Program Nov 17 | 12:30 - 4:30pm. | Thurs Ballroom 1 $14 for AARP members $16 for non AARP members Need a discount on your auto insurance? This course can help you achieve that! Please present your AARP card to receive the member’s pricing. Advanced sign up is requested. November 2011 Fitness (Use North Entrance) Front Lobby Entry Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Mon - Fri 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Please be aware that The Summit is a smoke free faciltiy. No outside food and beverages are permitted inside. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Make a DifferenceVolunteer
Volunteer MeetingTues | Nov 22 |11 am and 6 pm The Summit Grand Volunteers will be having a meeting.Please make it out to one of the meetings. We would like to once again thank all Volunteers for their excellence and dedication to The Summit!
Steering CommitteeTues | Nov 29 | 2pmIf you are interested in giving ideas and suggestions about classes, programs and special events let us know! This will be the initial planning meeting.
terrace cafe Now offering
New diabetic options!
• Can Food Drive - bring any non perishable canned food item.
• Coat Drive - bring your gently worn coats and sweaters. Donations will be taken to the Grand Prairie Food & Clothing CO-OP to help Grand Prairie residents.
• Angel Tree - Get into the Christmas spirit help make someone’s holiday brighter this season. Stop by The Summit and select your angel. Return the gift wrapped or in a gift bag by December 16th. Gifts will be delivered to local nursing home residents.
Wed | Nov 16 | 10:30amGive thanks for all the good things that have happened in your life and celebrate with your friends at
The Summit. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with live entertainment. $6 - advanced purchase $8 - at the door
Holiday Fashion ShowFri | Dec 2 | 10:30am | $2
Treasure Trunk Fri | Nov 4 | 9am-1pm Find your special one of a kind treasures at this Parking Lot Flea Market sale.
There are many opportunities here at The
Summit for you to give back to your Grand Prairie
Community. Take a lookto see how you can
“Pay It Forward!”
The Summit is teaming up with the Coldwater Creek to present a Fashion Show highlighting beautiful Winter and Holiday wardrobes and accessories for ladies. The Sassy Jewels, the Summit’s Red Hat Society Chapter, will be the models for the Fashion Show. Family and friends are welcome.
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Cornerstone Award at the 2011 Texas Conference on Aging
Best Health Club Focus Daily News2011 Focus on Excellence
The Summit would like to recognize our Volunteers of the Month for November, Sara & Ana Martinez. You can see these smiling twin sisters happily helping out in the Nutrition Program. They have been helping with this program in Grand Prairie for about 8 years! When you see them tell them how much you appreciate their years of serving.
SuMMIt Membership Orientations1st & 3rd Tuesdays |10:30amWings Theater | FREECome join us as we will share the amenities of The Summit along with any questions you may have about our facility.
David SmithAaren GarciaRebecca SantosBrylee NelsonAdeline Carr
Fitness & Aquatics
Jimmy McNeal Paulfred Hall Edmund Echaore
Chona CuizonBrenda Meza
Custodial Staff
AARP Driver Safety ProgramNov 17 | 12:30 - 4:30pm. | Thurs Ballroom 1$14 for AARP members$16 for non AARP membersNeed a discount on your auto insurance? This course can help you achieve that! Please present your AARP card to receive the member’s pricing. Advanced sign up is requested.
November 2011
Fitness (use North entrance) Front Lobby entryMon - Fri
5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday
9 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday
1 p.m.-5 p.m.Mon - Fri
8 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday
9 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday
1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Please be aware that The Summit is a smoke free faciltiy. No outside food and beverages are permitted inside. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Oklahoma City - National Memorial & Cowboy western Heritage MuseumWed | Nov 2 | 7am-9pm | Fee $25 Join us as we tour the Museum and memorial dedicated to the victims of the bombing in Oklahoma City of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the Cowboy Western Heritage Museum which has more than 2800 Western and American Indian Arts Works, and shopping in Brick- town, Oklahoma.
5-Star Dining - Al Biernat’sFri | Nov 18 | 10:30am-2pm$5 Transportation
Dinner Out - Joe’s New York PizzaTue | Nov 8 | 4:30pm $3 Transportation Best kept secret in Grand Prairie! Great pasta and pizza at a great price! Enjoy red carpet curb service!
Veteran’s Day Celebration Fri | Nov 11 | 9:30 am-1pm $2 Transportation Honor our veterans by showing your support at Veterans Memorial located at 925 Conover. Join us for the presentation of colors, a 21 gun salute, music, a vintage flyer-over and bagpiper Peter Mulhaney. Memorial trees and American flags will be handed out. Chaplain Jerry Poteet will interview veterans and the celebration will conclude with and all American lunch.
Biblical Art MuseumTue | Nov 15 | 9:30am-2:30pm | $13Visit this unique biblically themed fine art museum in Dallas. Artists with works on dislpay include John Singer Sargent and Marc Chagall. There is also a 9/11 exhibit that you will not want to miss.
Dallas ArboretumThur | Nov 17 | 9:30am-2:30pm| $17The grounds will be filled with 150,000 blooming fall flowers and foliage plantings plus more than 50,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds. Don’t miss the pumpkin village and stunning fall foliage. A picnic lunch on the grounds is included.
A tuna Christmas - Casa MananaSat | Nov 19 | 1-8pm | $50Welcome to Tuna, Texas, where everyone is a crazy character, as well as individually unique! This Holiday show is a satire on Southern small town life and offers an irreverent look at the seasonal “goings-on” of the folks in fictional Tuna, Texas’ 3rd smallest town! Join us for an afternoon of fun and laughter. We will attend the 2:00 pm performance then have dinner at a nearby Fort Worth restaurant.
Dallas Stars GameMon | Nov 21 | 6-10:30pm | $25Hockey season is here! Come out and support the Dallas Stars Hockey Team at a fun and exciting upcoming game as they challenge the Florida Panthers! Tickets will be for Priority Terrace Seating.
Kraig Parker Christmas Show - uptown theaterSat | Nov 26 | 7:30pm | $25Enjoy a lively Christmas show by the best Elvis impersonator around!
wine Bottle Accent LightsMon | Nov 7th | 6 - 7:30pm Tues | Nov 8th | 11am-12:30 pm $20/classDesign unique wine bottle accent lights as a gift or decoration for your home. Check out the display at the front desk. Located In Discovery 1Instructor: Sheila Manuel
ScrapbookingTues | Nov 1st | 1-3pm | $5/class Make your memories last a lifetime! Instructor: Marjorie Dorsett
Holiday Mice!Thu |Nov 3 | 1-3pm | $7/class Make holiday candied mice out of milk chocolate. Edible and cute! Great unique gifts for the holidays. Located in Discovery 1Instructor: Luther Dorsett
Ceramics - Open StudioWed Weekly | 8am-Noon | $10/mo.
the Summit Singles Thur| Nov 3 &17| 1pm | Ballroom 1Join other singles, led by professional counselor Bob McIntosh for frank discussions about your lives as single adults. Give The Summit staff ideas and input about social and educational programs and trip ideas for the 50+ Singles. Book ClubTue |Nov 8 | 11am | Conference RmThis month’s book club selection is a British murder mystery titled “A Great Deliverance” by Elizabeth George.
Commission On Aging Nov 9 | 10:30am | Dining RmThis month’s topic is Cancer Awareness. Join our Commissioners in the dining room and hear about the latest active adult news.
Bible History ClassMon | 10:30 am | Wings TheaterThis ongoing video tour series of the Holy Lands titled “That the World May Know” was produced by Focus on the Family and features theologian Ray Vander Laan. Neal Clary facilitates a provocative discussion following each weekly lesson. Join us for this ongoing weekly study which is held each Monday.
Free telephone equipment Assistance ProgramFri | Nov18 | 10am-1pm Do you have difficulty using a telephone? Are you a Texas Resident? Do you have a disability? Meet with Jim Wise from the Deaf Action Center to see if you qualify for a free telephone.
Open Game DaysMon & Tue |1 – 4pm |Ballroom 1We are searching for Summit members who love to play games. We have them all – Mexican Train, Dominoes, “42 & 84”, Cards, Scrabble, Monopoly – You Name it – we’ve got it! We really need “42” players! It’s FREE and there are many friendly people who are becoming the “game playing regulars.” There’s room for several tables of game players!
Summit Golf Association Meeting | 1st Tuesdays | 7pm Play | Thursdays | 7amIt’s cooling down and we’re all looking for those outdoor recreational opportunities! Why not join other Summit members for a round of golf this Thursday? The Summit Golf Association meets every Thursday morning starting at 7:00 a.m. at Prairie Lakes Golf Course for a round of golf. The cost is $25.00/round including cart. Come play a game with us and attend one of our monthly meetings, scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of every month.
Medicare Part D enrollmentMon | Nov 28 |10amIt’s worth it to take the time to compare. Bring a list of all your medications and your medicare card. Benefit counselors from the Area Agency on Aging will be on site to help you out.
Summit Red Hat Chapter Sassy JewelsMonthly LuncheonWed | Nov 9 |11am Hoffbrau SteakhouseFind a red hat and some purple clothes and come to the next Sassy Jewels luncheon at Hoffbrau Steakhouse. Membership in the SassyJewels is only $10 a year. New Sassy Jewels t-shirts available at the front desk for $15. These shirts have “Sassy Jewels” spelled out and a purple hat with red and purple rhinestones!
Concealed Handgun License Course (CHL)Fri | Nov 18 | 1-5pmSat | Nov 19 | 9am-2pm$115 plus state licensing feesLearn how to safely and legally protect your loved ones, yourself, and your property. The Summit is now offering the Texas Concealed Handgun Course for those who wish to have a means of legally carrying a concealed handgun in the state of Texas for personal protection. The license is recognized in reciprocal states. This will be a two day course with the classroom portion being offered on Friday, November 18 from 1- 5pm. The remaining classroom and qualifying portion of the course will be Saturday, November 19, from 9am to 2 pm Class size is limited, don’t miss it!
upcoming tripSDinner Out – CheddarsTue|Dec13| 4:30pm|$3 transportation
Prairie Lights at Lynn CreekTue | Dec 6 | 6:30-8:30pm | $5Wed | Dec 21| 6:30-8:30pm | $5All new custom displays. 4 million lights. 2 miles of path. 1 must see event of the season!
Dallas Heritage VillageThurs | Dec 8 | 9:30am-2:30pm$16 includes transportation, admission & lunch. Bask in the warm glow of history and Celebrate the season at Dallas Heritage Village.
5-Star Dining - Neiman Marcus Fri | Dec 9 | 10:30am-2pm$5 Transportation
Dallas theatre Center - A Christmas CarolWed | Dec 14 | 6:30-10:30pm
travel Club thur | Nov 17 | 5pm | Wings TheaterJoin us as Eagle Travel discusses a Feb cruise opportunity with the Royal Caribbean.
HigHligHtSKaraoke NightFri | Nov 11 | 6pm | Lobby & patioThink you have what it takes to be the next “Summit Idol?” Sing along to your song choice & be a STAR for a night! Enjoy the cool Texas breeze and vote by applause for the Summit Idol. Grilled combo meal for $10 includes your choice of a hamburger or hotdog, chips & drink!
DJ Max Dance PartyFri | Nov 4 | 7pm-9:30pm | $5Dance to the music of oldies, rock & roll, country & Tejano. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
estate Planning 101 – the texas SixMon | Nov 14 | 10:30am | Ballroom 1Learn about the essential legal documents every Texan needs to protect themselves & those they love. Attorney Guy Garner of Garner Law Firm serves as a resource to individuals, families & other advisors for family estate planning.
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Gentle exercises should be done daily. Toning, stretching and balance exercises are the most important to help protect joints and reduce injury. Join one of the free classes offered to members:
Light & Lively M/W/F | 9:30am | Gym
tai Chi for Arthritis M/W | 10:30am | Aerobic Rm
Stretch for Success T/Th | 10:30am | Ballroom II
Matter of BalanceWed | 10am | Ballroom1new class starting in Jan.
Swing Dance ClassFri | 7-8:30pm| Ballroom ILearn to swing dance from some of the most talented instructors in Texas! All levels are welcome.Cost $7 per class or $20 a month.
Dance Cardio Fri | 2-3pm | Aerobic Rm | $5 classLooking for a way to stay fit and have fun? Sweat to the music of The Beatles, Tina Turner and more! Line DancingSat | 10:30am | Ballroom 1$10 mo or $3 per classLearn the latest line dances and benefit from the exercise you get at the same time!
Dance ClassSat | 11:30am | Ballroom 1 | $20 moC& W and ballroom moves will be taught. A different rhythm and list of moves will vary in this monthly class.
exercise/DanceSat | 12:30am | Ballroom 1 $20 mo or $7 per classUse line dance, C& W and ballroom moves in a fast paced exercise experience. Intermediate dance moves are used.
Call the Grand Connection at 972-237-8546 to sign up. Transportationis available for those who are 60 yrs.+ Advanced reservations required.
NOVEMBERABC- Aerobic Rm Absolute Body ConditioningT/ Th | 7-7:45 pm$3/class or $20/mo.
AQUA-CISE - PoolWater Aerobics M / W | 6-7 pmT/ Th | 7:45 - 8:30 amSa | 10-11am$3/class or $20/mo. ZUMBA H2O - PoolJoin the party in the poolT| 6-7 pm $3/class or $12/mo.
POWER 10 FITNESS - Gym Power 10 Body Impact3 Wed month 6:50-7:20pm 3 Sat month 9:10-10 am $8/class or $20/mo.
PERSONAL TRAINING Training Option #1 (1) 30 minute session -$40Partners: $60 Training Option #2 (3) 30 minute sessions $100Partners: $170Training Option #3 (6) 30 minute sessions $180Partners: $300
TAI CHI - Aerobic RmMind Body ConnectionT/Th|10:30–11:30 am$2/class or $15/mo.
YOGA with LOVE-Aerobic RmMind Body Poses for EnergyT/Th | 8-9 amT/Th| 5:30 -6:30 pm$3/class or $25/mo.
Nov 10: 10am Flag Retirement Ceremony Nov 14: 11am Estate Planning 101-Attorney Guy GarnerNov 17: 10am Carter Eye Care - Cataract ScreeningNov 18: 10:30am Advisory Council MeetingNov 28: 10am Medicare Part D EnrollmentNov 30: 11am Birthday Celebrations
Nov 4: 11am Dr. Pollifrone - Life in Motion Arthritis/Knees/HipsNov 7: 11am Paulina Towner - Educational Session Normal Aging vs Dementia Nov 8: 11am Nutrition Class - Healthy Holiday SnacksNov 9: 10:30am Commission on AgingNov 10: 9am Advisory Council Training
Your Fitness Supplies Available
Stop by the fitness desk for details
The greatest wealth is health!
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Need a ride for lunch?Call 1.800.Relay.Texas for assistance for hearing or sight impaired individuals.
If you have any questions regarding the
Nutrition Program, please contact Eduvina Cruz at
972.237.4148.
SHOPPING TRIPSNovember 3 - KROGERNovember 13 - WALMART November 17 - RIO GRANDE
– Billiards – Arthri-cise– Light & Lively– Bible Study– Tai Chi for Arthritis– Pickleball– Arthri-cise– GP Mobile Library– Crocheting– Table Games– Bridge– Summit Success– Open Game Days– Table Tennis– Aqua-cise– Texas Hold’em– Pickleball– Zumba
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– Aqua-cise– Billiards / Yoga– Basic Computers– Pickleball– Learn to Swim– Tai Chi/Arthri-cise– Stretch for Success– Bridge– Table Games– Lights, Camera Action– Open Game Days– Guitar Lessons– Learn to Swim– Yoga– Zumba H2O– ABC /Woodcarving– Crochet & Tat– Volleyball
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– Billiards– Computer: Internet & Email– Arthri-cise– Light & Lively– Matter of Balance– Ceramics– Bunco–Tai Chi for Arthritis –Pickleball– Arthri-cise– Facebook Class– Bridge– Table Games– Facebook II– Table Tennis– Aqua-cise– Power 10– Zumba
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11am Educational Session - Normal Aging vs Dementia6pm Wine Bottle Accent Lights
Giving Back - bring your donations all month
Canned Food DriveCoat DriveAngel Tree
2pm Sunday StrumAcoustic Guitar Jam Session
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JUST THE BASICS - for beginners Tues | 9-10:00am | Discovery II It’s never too late to learn something new! In this class you will learn the absolute basics of the computer. •Group Lessons- $25 for (4) 60 minute sessions•Private Lessons- $50 for (4) 45 minute sessions
INTERNET, EMAIL & SOCIAL NETWORkINGWed | 9-10:00am | Discovery IIDiscover the unlimited possibilities created by the Internet! Keep in touch with family and find long lost friends, read online publications and do research. Just the Basics is a pre-requisite. •Group Lessons- $25 for (4) 60 minute sessions•Private Lessons- $50 for (4) 45 minute sessionsFACEBOOk Wed | 1pm | Discovery 1I Heard the recent buzz about Facebook? Join the all new Facebookfor Beginners class. We’ll teach you how to open a Facebook account, add friends, change privacy settings and anser questions.•Group Lessons- $25 for (4) 45 minute sessions•Private Lessons- $50 for (4) 45 minute sessionsFACEBOOk II (Intermediate class)Wed | 2:15 pm | Discovery 1I Can’t get enough of Facebook? Take it to the next level with our intermediate class. •Group Lessons- $25 for (4) 45 minute sessions•Private Lessons- $50 for (4) 45 minute sessionsSMART PHONES Thur | 11am | Discovery 1ISmart phone… Not so smart me. Do you have a smart phone but do not know half the things it does? Do you have an email account but don’t know how to sync it with your phone? Are you interested in getting a smart phone but not sure what a smart phone does? If so this class is for you. Troubleshooting or a personal walk through.•Group Lessons- $25 for (4) 45 minute sessions•Private Lessons- $50 for (4) 45 minute sessionskEYBOARDINGFri | 9am | Discovery 1ILearn your way around the keyboard. Learn short cuts and special insider tips! •Group Lessons- $25 for (4) 45 min. sessions
