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Weekly Recreational Activities
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00a.m. - Nature Walks at City's Rail Trail off Franklin Street.
Wednesday - Bowling at Druid Lanes 9a.m. - Bible Study -10a.m. at Senior Center - Nutrition Site -11:00a.m. - Seniors are provided a hot lunch at Senior Center. Rook Games - 11:30a.m. at Senior Center
Thursday - Bible Study -9:00a.m. at Senior Center
Bingo held the 1st & 3rd Thursday each month -12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. at Senior Center
Friday - Nutrition Site 11:00a.m. - Seniors are provided a hot lunch at Senior Center (1st & 3rd Fridays only)
Drop-In-Health Screening- Amedisys Home Healthcare will offer free blood pressure screenings the third Wednesday of each month at the Senior Center from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
TUESDAY EVENING DANCES
Everybody come out and support our Tuesday Evening Dances We have two wonderful bands with very talented musicians.
Tuesday, April 17 - The House Rockers
Tuesday, April 24 - Strictly Country Tuesday, May 15 - The House Rockers
Tuesday, May 22 - Strictly Coutry Tuesday, June 19 - The House Rockers
Tuesday, June 26 - Band to be announced
Dances in March, April & May will be held at the Armory. Dances in June will be held at Rangeley Ruritan Bldg. Please note dance locations are subject to change. Suggested contribution of $5.00 for seniors age 50 and over and $6.00 for those under 50. Time of dance is 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Call the Senior Center at 403-5260 if you have any questions concerning the dance.
Nature Walks
Join us each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00a.m. for Nature Walks along the City's Paved Rail Trail. The 6/10-mile course is scenic and relaxing. Walk at your own pace. For more information call the Senior Center at 403-5260.
These nature walks are low impact activities you can walk at your own pace. Registration is required for everyone . Participants will be required to sign a release form. To register call the Senior Center at 403-5260.
Bible Study Groups
Please join us on Wednesday mornings at 10a.m. for Bible Study with Pastor Zeke Zanatos. The Thursday Morning Bible Study group will continue to meet at 9a.m. each Thursday morning. Both groups meet at the Senior Center located at 21 Moss St.
EXERCISE WITH MGTV
Now you can stay home and have a low impact workout simply by turning on your television. MGTV (Channel 22), the Martinsville Senior Center and the Martinsville/Henry County Coalition for Health & Wellness have teamed up to develop a televised exercise program on the city's Cable Channel 22 - Please call the Senior Center at 403-5260 to find out the times the program is aired. Also, let us know how beneficial the program is to you.
911 Cell Phone Program
The Martinsville/Henry County TRIAD S.A.L.T. Council is distributing recycled cell phones to seniors for the purpose of calling 911 only. A recycled cell phone can serve as a critical link between you and law enforcement if you have an emergency. If you or a friend needs a recycled cell phone please call the Senior Center at 403-5260 so that we can make arrangements to provide you with a phone. No phones are given out without first making an appointment with Senior Center staff.
Travel News
We plan to travel on our 18-passenger vehicle to the Historic Smithfield Plantation in Blacksburg, VA on Monday, April 30. We'll eat lunch in Blacksburg. Tentative time to leave Martinsville is 8:30a.m.
We're planning a spring trip to the Wohlfahrt Haus on May 23 to see the musical Oklahoma which is a high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers & cowboys and paints the backdrop against which Curly & Laurey play out their love story. Beginning a new life together in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to this Rogers & Hammerstein classic. "Best Musical of the 20th Century" says the New York Drama League.
June 5th we plan to travel to the Greensboro Barn Dinner Theatre to the comedy musical revue. ALL HANDS ON DECK - based on Bob Hope's 1943 USO tour to the troops in the field, featuring classic Big Band hits all packaged in the fun-filled true-to-life reproduction of the kind of USO show Bob Hope & Jack Benny would have taken to the troops. Classic humor and great music from those special days of road shows, war-bond drives & radio broadcasts.
For full details concerning either of these trips please call the Senior Center at 403-5260.
We will be traveling to the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre in July to see a production of "The Night Loretta, Mother Maybelle & Jeannie C Spent in Jail".
Breakfast & Supper Club
Breakfast Club meets the first Monday of each month at 9a.m. Come join us for food, fun and fellowship. The Supper Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:30p.m. Seniors participating in either the Breakfast/Supper Club are responsible for the cost of their own meal. Please see the restaurant locations below:
Breakfast Club Schedule
Monday, April 2 - Fiedale Café - 63 Marshall Way, Fieldale, VA
Monday, May 7 - No breakfast club meeting
Monday, June 4 - Mackies Restaurant - 275 Riverside Dr., Bassett, VA
Supper Club Schedule
Thursday, April 19 -Wild Magnolia's 730 East Church St., Martinsville, VA
Thursday, May 17 - Jerry's Pizza & Itilian Restaurant - 2635 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, VA
Thursday, June 21 - Walshes Chicken & More- 600 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA
Please note all restaurant locations are subject to change. If you have never attended any of our breakfast/supper club meetings please call us 403-5260 to be placed on our call list, so that we may contact you in case the location changes.
Spring Bowling League
Come to Druid Lanes Bowling Alley each Wednesday morning at 9a.m. for a fun-filled morning of bowling. Our group of senior bowlers are having a great time and we invite all seniors 50 years of age & older to attend. Cost is $1.25 per game. There is also a $2.00 shoe rental fee. Call the Senior Center at 403-5260 for further information.
Start your week end off with a fun filled morning of bowling .
AARP DRIVER COURSE
The Martinsville Senior Center will sponsor a 2-day AARP Driver Course on Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27 beginning at 10a.m. Instructors will be Dr. and Mrs. Zeke Zanatos. Cost is $12.00 for AARP members & $14.00 for AARP non-members. Please call the Senior Center at 403-5260 to sign up. Please bring a bag lunch.
Annual Spring Golf Tournament
Martinsville Senior Center and Henry County Parks & Recreation will again sponsor their Annual Senior Spring Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Beaver Hills Golf Course. Tee-off time is 8a.m. A light snack and lunch will be served. Call Beaver Hills Golf Club at 632-1526 for information concerning entry fee and registration.
APRIL 1ST DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY AND TOTALLY & PERMANENTLY DISABLED
Applications to apply for Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Totally and Permanently Disabled may be completed in the Commissioner of the Revenue office, Room 101 of the Municipal Building at 55 West Church Street from January 31st through April 1st. Please call the Commissioner's office first 403-5129 for a list of documents needed to complete the application.
Applicants must be the property owner and be 65 by December 31, 2011 or be totally and permanently disabled; have a gross household income of $27,500 or less and total net worth of $65,000 or less; provide required documentation regarding annual income, net worth and any disability; and appear in person to complete the application.
Applicant must live in the City of Martinsville.
2012 SENIOR CITIZENS HEALTH FAIR AND CRAFT SHOW
May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our community. Since 1963, communities across the nation have joined in the annual commemoration of Older Americans Month-a proud tradition that shows our nation's commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Americans.
The theme for Older Americans Month 2012-Never Too Old to Play!-puts a spotlight on the important role older adults play in sharing their experience, wisdom, and understanding, and passing on that knowledge to other generations in a variety of significant ways. This year's celebrations will recognize the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities through spirited participation in social and faith groups, service organizations, and other activities.
As large numbers of baby-boomers reach retirement age, many communities have increased their efforts to provide meaningful opportunities for older adults-many of whom remain physically and socially active through their 80s and beyond. Current trends show that people over age 60 account for an ever-growing percentage of participants in community service positions, faith-based organizations, online social networking as well as arts and recreational groups.
Lifelong participation in social, creative, and physical activities has proven health benefits, including retaining mobility, muscle mass, and cognitive abilities. But older adults are not the only ones who benefit from their engagement in community life. Studies show their interactions with family, friends, and neighbors across generations enrich the lives of everyone involved. Young people who have significant relationships with a grandparent or elder report that these relationships helped shape their values, goals, and life choices and gave them a sense of identity and roots.
To honor our local senior citizens, the Martinsville Senior Center in conjunction with Henry County Parks & Recreation, Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, River Community Bank, Roselawn Funeral Home, Team Nurse and PrivaCare will hold their Annual Senior Citizens Health Fair & Craft Show on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 8a.m. until 12noon at Laurel Park's Lancer Hall.
Local human service agencies and businesses will have displays regarding their services and representatives will be on site to answer questions. Seniors may take advantage of the following health screenings:
DIAGONISTIC III BLOODWORK - $21.00
PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN SCREENING - $16.00
THYROID TEST (TSH) - $15.00
Business Health Services of Memorial Hospital will offer the above screenings from 8a.m. - 11a.m. For best results please remember to fast after midnight the night before the screenings. You may take all medications normally taken every day, (such as blood pressure medicine) before screening.
Seniors may take advantage of the following NO CHARGE screenings:
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING ...Team Nurse and Amedisys Home Health Care
DEPRESSION SCREENING............Piedmont Community Services
ORAL CANCER SCREENING ........Dr. Craig B. Dietrich, D.M.D.
HEARING SCREENING ................Ashbrook Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Inc.
VISION SCREENING ...................Wal-Mart Vision Center
MASSAGE THERAPY..................Dance of Life -Therapeutic Body Work Center
Local artists and craftsmen will be selling and demonstrating their wares. Kelly Ratcliff will emcee the event and door prizes will be given away. A light breakfast will be provided and lunch will be served from 12noon until 12:30p.m. For further information concerning the 2012 Health Fair and Craft Show, call the Martinsville Senior Center at 403-5260 or Henry County Parks & Recreation at 634-4644.
Individuals interested in selling or displaying their crafts and/or artwork should call the Martinsville Senior Center at 403-5260.
One table will be provided for anyone interested and there is no set-up fee.
Computer Classes
The Blue Ridge Regional Library and the Senior Center will sponsor an evening eight week Introduction to Computers & the Internet Class beginning Thursday, June 7 and running until Thursday, August 2. There will be no class held the week of July 4th. Classes will begin at 5:30p.m. and end at 7:00p.m. Call the Senior Center at 403-5260 to sign up. Registration deadline is Monday, June 4th. No charge.
Senior Bike Ride
Activate of Martinsville & Henry County, Henry County Parks & Recreation and the Martinsville Senior Center will sponsor Senior Bike Rides each Monday in June beginning at 3p.m. on the Dick & Willie Trail. Meet at the Bike Barn at the Doyle St. trailhead and bring an I.D. and wear closed toe shoes. Bikes & helmets will be provided by ACTIVATE. Call the Senior Center at 403-5260 to sign up.
Zumba Gold
The Martinsville/Henry County Coalition for Health & Wellness is now sponsoring Zumba Gold Class at the former Druid Hills Elementary School located at 746 Indian Trail in the city. The class is held each Monday & Tuesday from 5:30p.m.-6:15p.m. Pre-registration is not required, but for further information call the instructor Kari Youngblood at 403-5007.
S.A.L.T. News
The Martinsville Triad S.A.L.T. Council will hold their Annual Senior Appreciation Day Picnic on Tuesday, June 12 at 11a.m. at Jack Dalton Park in Collinsville. There is no charge for lunch but a small donation is appreciated. Live entertainment will be provided. For more information call Southern Area Agency on Aging at 632-6442.
Hooked on Fishing Clinic
Have fun with the community and young people. Get involved with a local fishing clinic. Martinsville Senior Center, Henry County Parks & Recreation and Angler's Choice will sponsor the "Fourteenth Annual Fishing Clinic" on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 9a.m.-12noon at Beaver Creek Reservoir. We need local fishermen to introduce children to a sport they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. Children ages 7-14 are welcome to participate in the clinic. For more information please call the Senior Center at 403-5260.
Holiday Closings
The Martinsville Senior Center will be closed for the following holidays:
Easter Monday
Monday, April 9, 2012
Memorial Day
Monday, May 28, 2012
SENIOR CENTER HOURS
Monday - 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
Tuesday - 8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
Thursday - 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
Friday - 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.