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Momentary Reflections Group It goes without saying that 2020 was a year like none other. The farther we made it into the year, the more and more "unusual" it felt to many of us. As human beings, it is in our nature to long for human connection. With COVID19 looming over our heads, we have both willingly and unwillingly discon- nected from the people and things in our life that mean the most. In 2021 the Wood Activity Center wants to serve as a refuge of sorts for those who may be struggling with the new normalcy that sur- rounds us. One way of doing so is through the use of small groups. The Momentary Reflections group has been developed to serve as an opportunity for individuals to come together and engage in fun activities that lead to learning, socialization and self-reflection. These small groups will be offered monthly this quarter with engaging activities and games to reach set goals. The first small group will be held on Friday, January 8th at 11AM. Refreshments and all materials needed for each group will be provided to all in attendance. Subsequent programs will be held on February 5th and March 5th at 11AM. RSVP is required each month as there is a maximum number set for groups in order to keep them small and intimate. Set Your Eyes on Things Unseen The curtain of 2020 has dropped and 2021 is now here! No one can go back in time to change the past, but what we can do is work on the present by mentally shaping our year for prosperity. Stop by the Wood Center the week of January 4th-8th and begin to shape your vision for 2021. This is a week-long activity where you have the opportunity to create a visualization of your goals, resolutions, and memories to come! We will be making memory boxes and vision boards this year and sharing them with our friends at the Center. Materials will be provided for participants to make miniature vi- sion boards and to write out resolutions that can be displayed at the Wood Center or taken home as a reminder of your hopes for the year. The memory boxes will serve as a central location for you to place all of your special memories as we move through 2021. This can be as small as writing down a place that you visited for the first time or something monumental like the arrival of a new grandchild. If you would like to make a memory box for the 2021 year, all you need to do is bring a container/box of any size that has a lid and materials for decorating the box will be available at the Center. All visualizations will be posted at the Wood Center collectively the following week for all to see. If interested, please call the Wood Center to RSVP your date and time.
New Name, Same Great Program
Every day is another chance to get stronger, improve your-
self and work towards becoming the best possible version of Clinton History Week
yourself. Fitness is important no matter your age, gender, or
waist size. The Therapeutic Recreation Department has The Clinton Therapeutic Recreation De-
partment is in search of historically sig-
plenty of options for fitness in the new year! This year the
nificant items to display for Clinton His-
Wood Center is creating more opportunities for fitness and
tory Week in March of 2021. These
retiring the common usage of the word “senior”. Senior items can be photos of old buildings,
means "older and more experienced," but we stand behind artifacts from Clinton's history or note-
the phrase “living young” which is why Seniorsize will now worthy items from Clintonians. If it has a
be known as Chairobics (chair + aerobics). As in previous story, we want to hear about it. If you or
years, this program will consist of seated and standing someone you know is a native of Clin-
stretches followed by cardio dance and cool down portions. ton or have in your possession items of
interest, we want to hear from you. We
Interested in Chairobics for yourself or a loved one? Join us plan to have these items on loan to the
at 11AM every Tuesday and Thursday each week virtually City for a display at the Wood Center
via Facebook Live or in-person at the Wood Center. Please and return them to their owners follow-
call to RSVP if you would like to attend in-person. ing Clinton History Week. For questions
or if you may be interested in submitting
“Not So Funny” Valentines Party items, contact Chandra Broomfield at
601-924-6387.
Valentines Day began as a day to share with your significant
other, but over the years it has evolved from simply showing
romantic love to showing love to everyone special in your Dance Fitness
life. Since the coast isn't completely clear for the Therapeu-
It’s never been easier or more popular
tic Recreation Department to host it's usual Valentine's Day
Dance, this year we will switch things up a bit and have a to shake your tail feather and reap the
smaller, more intimate brunch to celebrate the season of many health benefits of dance. Dancing
love instead. Bring your loved one or someone whose com- makes exercising fun, requires no spe-
pany you enjoy to the Wood Center on February 12 at cial equipment and is suitable for all ag-
10:30AM. There will be a delicious brunch prepared as es. Studies show that dancing can help
well as activities for our small group to engage in. Space will you lose weight, stay flexible, reduce
be limited and RSVPs must be received by February 1st. stress, and make friends. The Thera-
Give us a call or stop by the Center to claim your seat to- peutic Recreation Department will be
day! offering its Dance Fitness exercise class
to the community with convenient week-
Recreational Sports end dates. The class will take place on
You will notice on the calendars this quarter that there will Saturday, January 9th & 23rd at
be Play Days assigned for Ladder Ball, Table Tennis and 9:30AM at the Wood Activity Center.
Billiards. These dates are on the calendar to encourage our Please call to RSVP if you’re interested!
participants to try something new or simply switch up their Don't forget to bring a friend!
usual routine. All you have to do is call for a scheduled time
to play with a friend or learn from our staff.
Wood Activity Center | 111 Clinton Blvd. | 601.924.6387Driving Course
Spring Game Day Mark your calendars for March
Join us on March 25 , as we welcome the Spring season with our
th 3rd! On this day, from 12PM to
Annual Spring Game Day for our Living Young participants. This 4:30PM, we will hold the first
AARP Driving Course of the year
day will consist of activities that will take you back to your child-
at the Wood Activity Center. If
hood years and maybe even give you some activities that you can you’ve never taken the course
continue to play for days to come! This Fun Day will feature sta- and want to learn safe driving tips
tions that include various card games, billiards, Ping– Pong, domi- or if it is time for you to renew, this
noes and many more activities for everyone to learn. This is an class is for you. Many insurance
providers offer discounts for the
event designed for all skill levels. Gameplay will begin at 11:30am
completion of this course. Check
and lunch will follow shortly after. To RSVP, call 601-924-6387 or with providers for details.
register at the Wood Center.
Therapeutic Recreation, Attn:
Driving Course, 111 Clinton
Wood Center Cinema Blvd, Clinton, MS 39060. The
cost for this course is $15 for
This quarter we want to share with you some animated favorite AARP members and $20 for non-
movies that have now gone live. The Lion King, Aladdin and The members. Make checks payable
Jungle Book are three classic movies that have been remade in to AARP. If mailing payments,
please include a phone number
recent years. Nothing can top the animated versions of these mov-
and current mailing address.
ies, but we can all think back to seeing these for the first time and
marvel at the way filmmaking has changed over the years. We will Bagels and Brew Drive Thru
be showing the live versions of these favorites each month. Entry Drive by the Wood Center from
is free and popcorn and drinks will be provided. Check your calen- 8:30-9:30 on January 22nd and
dars for dates and times and don't forget to RSVP! grab a bagel or donut and a cup
of coffee, tea or hot chocolate to
help get your morning off to a
great start. This is free and open
to all ages. Call to RSVP and
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY place your order by January 20th.
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JANUARY IMPORTANT DATES
Closed
New Year’s Day New Year’s Day (Closed) 1
4 5 6 7 8
Vision Boards and 4-8
Play Day: Table 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Momentary
Memory Boxes
Tennis 2:00 Movie: The Lion Reflections
King (Live) Movie: The Lion King 7
(Live)
11 12 13 14 15
Momentary Reflections 8
Play Day: Table 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 9:00 Tai Chi
Tennis 2:00 Bingo Play Day: Table Dance Fitness @9:30am 9 & 23
Tennis
18 19 20 21 22 Bingo 14
Closed 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 8:30 Bagel and
Martin Luther King Day 18
Martin Luther King Brew Drive Thru
Jr. Day (Closed)
Play Day: Table
Paint Workshop 29
Tennis
25 26 27 28 29 Wood Activity Center
Play Day: Table 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 10:00 Paint Work-
111 Clinton Blvd.
Tennis shop DIY 601.924.6387Sign up to receive text message pro-
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to the number 81010.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 2 3 4 5
FEBRUARY IMPORTANT Play Day: Ladder Ball 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 10:30 Potluck Brunch
Beginner’s Line 2 & 16 2:00 Beginner’s Line 2:00 Movie: Aladdin 11:00 Momentary
Dancing (Live) Reflections
Dancing
Movie: Aladdin 4 8 9 10 11 12
(Live) Play Day: Ladder Ball 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 10:30 Valentine’s Day
Momentary 5 Brunch
Reflections
15 16 17 18 19
Living Young 12
Valentine’s Closed 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 9:00 Tai Chi
Brunch 2:00 Beginner’s Line 2:00 Bingo Play Day: Ladder Ball
President’s Day 15 Dancing
President’s Day
(Closed)
22 23 24 25 26
Bingo 18
Play Day: Ladder Ball 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 10:00 Paint Workshop
Paint Workshop 26
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MARCH IMPORTANT DATES
1 2 3 4 5 Beginner’s Line 2 & 16
11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Momentary
Dancing
Reflections AARP Driver’s 3
2:00 Beginner’s Line 12:00 AARP Driver’s 2:00 Movie: Mowgli
Course
Dancing Course (Live)
Movie: Mowgli 4
8 9 10 11 12
(Live)
Play Day: Billiards 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics Play Day: Billiards Momentary 5
Reflections
Bingo 18
15 16 17 18 19
Play Day: Billiards 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 9:00 Tai Chi Spring Game Day 25
2:00 Beginner’s Line 2:00 Bingo Play Day: Billiards Paint Workshop 26
22 23 24 25 26
Play Day: Billiards 11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 11:00 Chairobics 10:00 Paint Work-
shop
11:30 Spring Game
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Wood Activity Center
11:00 Chairobics 11:00 Flexercise 111 Clinton Blvd.
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