I was thinking the other day just how far our Senior Center has come the last few years. So many new faces and so much to do. There is never a dull moment.
In going back through my files I found many pictures I would like to share of the past year. 2011 was a great year for the center. Growth happening each and every week. Boys and Girls Club moving out of the building and Day Break becoming a part of the center. What a great happening that has been, benefiting both the Senior Center and Daybreak. Many new programs were added and old ones continued. A new computer lab was built and classes were and are being taught.
Members have done many new things the last year and there are many more new things still in planning stages, A few pictures I will be sharing are from our Facebook page, which was also an addition in 2011.
Once you have seen this recap I will continue to post the may things in individual posts. I hope that you enjoy this tour of our Adrian Senior Center.
In early 2001 we began dong a Craft Class each month. This is one of the first projects done for the class.
In February we did a heart wreath made with cupcake papers The Daily Telegram was there and took pictures and a couple of them made the paper.
In February we did a heart wreath made with cupcake papers The Daily Telegram was there and took pictures and a couple of them made the paper.
Cindy is working on tying her wreath.
Fall found us working on wreaths for our fall season. Twenty one ladies showed up for the class. These are a few of the wreaths done.
November came Christmas ornaments with the ladies and even one gentleman doing four different ornaments each. What fun the year was.
Spring and summer were very busy months at the Center. Easter was celebrated then came Mothers Day with the men serving all the ladies their lunch.
After Mothers Day came Fathers Day and the Celebration of all Dads in the crowd. Several of the ladies served the Fathers.
These are the Servers for the Day.
July was a very busy month. 4th of July being celebrated, Pie in the Face Day Auction.Oh what fun that was.
There were many of the "Well Knowns " that received a "Pie in the Face" that Day.
Several of the celebrities up for auction included Bronna, Sylvia from the center and others. The highest bidding war seemed to be for Tom McNaughton, director of the Department on Aging. The kitchen staff won that bid pooling their money together.
What a beautiful park. This was the beginning of the walk. We sort of lagged back and took our time just to enjoy nature at her finest.
This years walk is accepting registration for the Walk for 2012 at this time. We hope that you will consider walking for a good cause.
Later in September we had a wonderful Tea, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the
Logan/Adrian Mural.
This is a beautiful painting of the Yesteryears of Adrian from the beginning. Both Norma and Mary, the creator and painter of the wonderful Mural were there to share their stories with us. It was truly an educational afternoon.
Two of the tables for the tea. Each table was decorated by some of our seniors.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs at the table they did Part of the mural can be seen to the right of them.
Norma the one who did all the research and drew up the plan and placement of all the different building and happenings and Mary who drew it on the wall and painted it. At the time Mary painted this she was a rescent Art major just out of Sienna Heights College a newly wed and expecting her first child. What a story they had to tell.
October rolled around a hayride and Halloween were on our minds .What fun both were.
Hot Dogs anyone?
Ramona enjoying the beautiful weather at the hayride.
" Just awaiting for the wagon"
Then it was Halloween.
Bronna our Cleopatra, Karan and Marge enjoying the party
Judges for the costume judging.
Dan and Brenda as the bird and bird watcher
Then all of a sudden it was November and time for Veterans Day and the Craft sale.
The Legion did a wonderful tribute to all Veterans
Veteran Larry and present Marine PFC Donald VanEpps
The lunch line was long and the meal was so enjoyed by all.
The month flew by and soon it was time for the Craft and Bake Sale, which was a huge success.
Myrtle and Joyce manning the Center rummage table
Bake Sale table headed up by Marge
Carla took the day off from her cooking duties to sell aprons.
First place went to the pool players with their blue themed tree in the poolroom.
Second place was Karan with her logo colored theme tree inside the main entrance doors.
I somehow missed our 3rd place winners, the linedancers with their Country Western themed tree with boots horseshoes etc.
This was the forth place tree which was in the computer room and was decorated with nothing but computer items including a computer mouse. It was decorated by the Lenawee County Department on Aging staff from our Main Office.
Carla looks like she is having fun wrapping gifts at the Mall.
It was not long and it was time to enjoy Christmas at the Senior Center with a huge party and Christmas dinner. Oh such fun, Good food, friends and laughter.
The party food table was full. It was so hard to choose what you might want as there was just so many many wonderful holiday treats to eat.
The Senior Center Line Dancers are enjoying there dancing in the gym,
Look at all who are enjoying the party.
The Adrian Balladiers a musical dance team brought us some Christmas Music.
Dannielle and Carla taking a break from the kitchen .
Adrian Senior Center Goldentones performed for us.
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Oil painting classes
Zumba
Puzzles
Red Hatters
Pool playing
This pretty well concluded our year. All these extra and more. There are blood pressure checks, Blood sugar checks, chair massages, a birthday luncheon each month, card playing, exersize classes, commodity distributions , a weekly jam session and just so much more.
We hope that you will join us. As we say "It's All Happening Here".
November came Christmas ornaments with the ladies and even one gentleman doing four different ornaments each. What fun the year was.
Spring and summer were very busy months at the Center. Easter was celebrated then came Mothers Day with the men serving all the ladies their lunch.
After Mothers Day came Fathers Day and the Celebration of all Dads in the crowd. Several of the ladies served the Fathers.
These are the Servers for the Day.
July was a very busy month. 4th of July being celebrated, Pie in the Face Day Auction.Oh what fun that was.
There were many of the "Well Knowns " that received a "Pie in the Face" that Day.
Several of the celebrities up for auction included Bronna, Sylvia from the center and others. The highest bidding war seemed to be for Tom McNaughton, director of the Department on Aging. The kitchen staff won that bid pooling their money together.
Danni elle from the kitchen staff getting ready to aim for Tom.
Her aim was dead on.
Tom McNaughton, Norm Redland and Dan Dennis take aim all at once to hit Bronna.
By July the Adrian Senior Center Golf League was in full swing.
Ready, aim and hit that ball.
The Advisory board decided we would participate in the Lenawee County Fair Parade. What fun planning and taking part in the parade. It had been several years since the center had participated.
The following pictures are just a few of the participants of the parade.
The new banner for the center was in the lead being carried by Two of our regular members, and
following are Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge in their classic car.
Here are our Line Dancers. They meet twice a week and also travel to do performances throughout the county. Thy are a lively group of men and women.
Our handchime group known as "The Goldentones" rode along on a wagon playing some lively music all along the route.
Fall arrived and so many fall activities kept our Center busy as little bees.
Mid September we had a team that did the"Walk To End Alzheimers" held at Tressel Park. It was a beautiful fall day. Sky a beautiful blue and the sun shining brightly. Just a great day to walk.
Our Seniors enjoying the opening ceremonies.
This years walk is accepting registration for the Walk for 2012 at this time. We hope that you will consider walking for a good cause.
Later in September we had a wonderful Tea, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the
Logan/Adrian Mural.
This is a beautiful painting of the Yesteryears of Adrian from the beginning. Both Norma and Mary, the creator and painter of the wonderful Mural were there to share their stories with us. It was truly an educational afternoon.
Two of the tables for the tea. Each table was decorated by some of our seniors.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs at the table they did Part of the mural can be seen to the right of them.
Norma the one who did all the research and drew up the plan and placement of all the different building and happenings and Mary who drew it on the wall and painted it. At the time Mary painted this she was a rescent Art major just out of Sienna Heights College a newly wed and expecting her first child. What a story they had to tell.
October rolled around a hayride and Halloween were on our minds .What fun both were.
Hot Dogs anyone?
Ramona enjoying the beautiful weather at the hayride.
" Just awaiting for the wagon"
Then it was Halloween.
Bronna our Cleopatra, Karan and Marge enjoying the party
The Adrian Senior Center Staff
Bronna, Beth, Dannielle, Carla ,Lucia, and Cassie
Judges for the costume judging.
Then all of a sudden it was November and time for Veterans Day and the Craft sale.
The Legion did a wonderful tribute to all Veterans
Veteran Larry and present Marine PFC Donald VanEpps
The month flew by and soon it was time for the Craft and Bake Sale, which was a huge success.
Myrtle and Joyce manning the Center rummage table
Bake Sale table headed up by Marge
Carla took the day off from her cooking duties to sell aprons.
Alice was a happy customer with her wreath.
The tables were filled with about any type of craft you might have wanted or needed.
Thanksgiving arrived and the kitchen staff prepared a wonderful Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. First day back after Thanksgiving and it was time to decorate for the upcoming Christmas Season.
For the first time there was a tree decorating contest. What fun and so many great trees. Voting began on Wednesday and the winners we announced on Friday at the lunch hour.
First place went to the pool players with their blue themed tree in the poolroom.
Second place was Karan with her logo colored theme tree inside the main entrance doors.
I somehow missed our 3rd place winners, the linedancers with their Country Western themed tree with boots horseshoes etc.
This was the forth place tree which was in the computer room and was decorated with nothing but computer items including a computer mouse. It was decorated by the Lenawee County Department on Aging staff from our Main Office.
This was the tree in the dining area decorated by Beth and Bronna.
A great time was had by all and we are looking forward to another contest this coming Christmas Season.
Another thing that has been done the last few years has been a gift wrapping day at the Adrian Mall. This year it was extended to a day at the Mall and a day right here in the Senior Center.
It was not long and it was time to enjoy Christmas at the Senior Center with a huge party and Christmas dinner. Oh such fun, Good food, friends and laughter.
The party food table was full. It was so hard to choose what you might want as there was just so many many wonderful holiday treats to eat.
The Senior Center Line Dancers are enjoying there dancing in the gym,
Look at all who are enjoying the party.
The Adrian Balladiers a musical dance team brought us some Christmas Music.
Dannielle and Carla taking a break from the kitchen .
Adrian Senior Center Goldentones performed for us.
Oil painting classes
Zumba
Puzzles
Red Hatters
Pool playing
Matter of Balance
We hope that you will join us. As we say "It's All Happening Here".
