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Register at the front desk or call 385-468-3140 for all or any of the below programs.
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Program Highlights!
Winter Holiday Meal and Entertainment:
Friday, December 16, 11:30 am.
Reservations are required.
RSVP at the front desk or call 385-468-3140.
Join us in celebration of all the WINTER HOLIDAYS and enjoy live entertainment provided by Heart & Soul. There will be space to dance before or after your meal. Music starts at 11:30 am.
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>>> NEW / Special class in December:
Moving in Wholeness: Friday, December 2, 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
This one-time workshop, taught by Carol Lessinger, explores gentle somatic movements that can decrease pain and increase mobility. Class currently full, but call to be put on waiting list. We hope to offer this again and to also offer a Moving in Wholeness class series.
> Moving in Wholeness update:
This class is full - Please inquire about the waiting list for future Moving in Wholeness workshops and class series. Join our email blast and stay informed about future programs.
>>> NEW / Coming Soon:
Hand & Foot Card Game:
Wednesday, January 18, 10:00 am.
This fun card group will meet the third Wednesday of the month to learn and play a delightful game of cards. Beginners are welcome!
Reader’s Digest Mini Book Club:
Wednesday, January 11, 10:30 am.
This engaging Mini Book Club will meet the second Wednesday of the month. Created by a senior who has had a stroke, this provides an opportunity to enjoy the social and literary benefits of a book club without having to read an entire book. Make new friends while reading and discussing an excerpt from Reader’s Digest (provided in class).
Mind Over Matter:
Wednesday, January 25, February 8, Feb. 22, 9:30-11:30 am.
The Mind Over Matter; Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder workshop is designed to give women the tools they need to take control of their symptoms. Scientific studies show that attending this workshop reduces or even cures symptoms for many women! Even if you don’t have leakage symptoms now, it’s never too early or too late to think about your bladder and bowel health!
The Aging Mastery Program:
Wednesday, February 15 - April 19, 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
This workshop is for individuals 60+ who want to learn how to navigate living longer and master aging. Each week a different community expert will teach and answer questions about topics important to enjoying the gift of living longer. Topics include sleep, exercise, healthy eating, relationships, finances, advance planning, medications, falls prevention, and community engagement.
>>> Ongoing class highlights:
Mahjong: Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm.
American Mahjong is a game of Chinese origin with unique tile pieces and an objective to build a winning combination. Join this class to exercise your brain and enjoy a good game. Beginners and all levels are welcome!
Line Dancing: Mondays and Thursdays. The beginner level class is at 9:30 am and the intermediate level class is at 10:30 am. Join this fun group and learn choreographed dances from a friendly instructor. Dancing is an excellent way to improve brain health.
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Register at the front desk or call 385-468-3140 for all or any of the above programs.
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SLCO Aging & Adult Services is accepting donations for our Senior Center lunch program. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. Pay online: https://salt-lake-county-aging-adult-services.square.site/
The Tenth East Senior Center is a Salt Lake County (SLCo) owned and operated facility. SLCo Aging & Adult Services provides the operating staff. The numerous activities supported by this center are staffed by countless volunteers.
History of the Tenth East Senior Center:
The first planned program of recreation for Salt Lake County Aging was initiated on October 11, 1955, at an open house in Salt Lake City Elk’s Boys and Girls Club. The original group of thirty seniors grew to seventy five. In June of 1956, Salt Lake City Commissioner, L.C. Romney, turned over the building at the Victory Tennis Club, then called the Jaycee Boys and Girls Club at 245 South 1000 East in Salt Lake City, for the exclusive use of older citizens.
Realizing the need for a larger facility, the Salt Lake Community Welfare Council, the Council on Aging, the Salt Lake County Commission and the Salt Lake City Parks Department worked together to make possible the opening of the now present Tenth East Senior Center on July 11, 1963.