Older Americans Month Activities for May
1. May 1, 10:30 – 11:30 am
“Make May Baskets”
Mound Senior Center
613-15 State St, Mound City, MO 64470
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
2. Starting on May 1st through September
“Never too Old to Play”
Walk around NW Missouri (Unionville).Free pedometers will be given away to
those 60 and older. Seniors can log their steps until the end of September (Senior Center Month).
The last week of May, we will have “Question of the Day” and an awards presentation on May 25.
PC and Resource Center
116 South 17th St, Unionville MO 63565
Contact: Mary Clapham, 660/947-3643
3. 9 am – 12pm (Dates listed below)
“Never too Old to Play”
We are partnering with Pamida (retail store) and are having games for seniors in the spirit of “Never too Old to Play.” The following games will be hosted in the parking lot every Thursday.
May 3 —“Baseball Catching”
May 10—“Paddle Ball & Acks”
May 17—“Four Square”
May 24—“Simon Says and Red Light Green Light”
May 31—“Bean Bag Toss”
PC and Resource Center
116 South 17th St, Unionville MO 63565
Contact: Mary Clapham, 660/947-3643
4. May 3, 10:00 am
“Nature Bingo” and “Elephant Rocks Bingo”
Speaker: Janet Price‘s interpretive game focuses on the giant granite boulder park—one
of Missouri’s fun places to play! Also, discover some cool things about many of Missouri’s
State Parks and even win a prize!
St. Clair Senior Center
310 Park Ave, St Clair MO 63077
Contact: Mary Baldwin, 636/629-2187
5. May 3, 1 p.m.
“Don’t Forget! Exercising & Enhancing your Memory”
Speaker: Jim Wirth, Ph.D., Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension
McCarty Senior Center,
Route 1
Wheatland, MO 65779
Contact: Mark Swigert, Center Coordinator, 417-282-6100
6. May 4, 10:30 am
“Laugh Yourself Silly Day”
Laugh out loud to clips from variety shows that include Johnny Carson, Red Skelton and
Dean Martin.
Gallatin Senior Center
109 Main St. Gallatin, MO 64640
Contact: Deanna Lewis, 660/663-2828
7. May 4, 11 am
“Favorite Game Day”
Mound Senior Center
613-15 State St, Mound City MO 64470
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
8. May 7, 10:30 – 11:45 am
“Luau & Beach Volleyball” – Sponsored by Tiffany Care Center
Mound Senior Center
613-15 State St, Mound City MO 64470
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
9. May 7, 10:30
“Consumer Jeopardy”
This hour-long interactive game show features a three-person panel competing to see who is best able to identify health care, consumer and Medicare scams.
Speaker: Craig Silvey, Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer coordinator.
South County Senior Center
225 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis MO 63125
Contact: Pamela Guest, 314/631-8698
10. May 7, 10:45 am
“Nature is a Mystery”
Speaker: Theresa A. Ramsey, Park Naturalist
Waverly Baptist Church
208 E. Walnut St, Waverly MO 64096
Contact: Elaine Marsh, 660/864-6795
11. May 8, 9 a.m.-noon
9:10 —“Zumba demonstraton”
9:35 —“Matter of Balance”
10:00 —“Toy & Miniature Museum slide presentation”
10:30 —“SCN Scootin’ Boots Line Dancers”
11:00 —“KC Art Institute demonstration”
11:30 —“Send in the Clowns”
11:50 —“Recognize Champion walkers”
Clay Co. Commissioner Pamela Mason proclaims May Older Americans Month
Liberty Community Center
1600 S. Withers Rd, Liberty MO 64157
Contact: Clay County Senior Services, 816/455-4800
12. 10:30 a.m., May 8
“Senior Trip: A Missouri State Park and Historic Site Road Trip & Trivia Game”
Grab your glasses and get ready to let your hair down, as we set out on the open road to visit several local state parks and historic sites without leaving our chairs. Join a Washington State Park Interpreter for an overview of the recreational and educational opportunities located in Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites followed by a fun-filled trivia game.
Speaker: Kristin Brown
Quad Cities Senior Center
221 Bailey, Crystal City, MO 63019
Contact: 636-937-8333
13. May 8, 10 am
“Brown Bag Stories”
Speaker: Storyteller and artist Diane Y. Swift will use 48 brown-paper grocery bags toelicit comments from seniors about the movie, “The Help.” Seniors’ comments will be
written on the brown paper bags and molded into a Brown Bag Quilt Creation.
Phoenix Family Housing
1203 W. College, Liberty MO 64068
Contact: Tammy Gannaway Parks, 816/217-2617
14. May 8, 10 am
“Are you Smarter than a Scam Artist?”
This hour-long interactive game show tests your ability to outfox identify theft crooks
and other scam artists.
Speaker: Craig Silvey, Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer coordinator.
O’Fallon Senior Center
106 N. Main , O’Fallon MO 63366
Contact: Patricia Duncan, 636/272-4180
15. May 8, 11 am
“Take a Hike”
Speaker: J.C. Kuessner, deputy director of Missouri State Parks, extols the health benefits
of hiking, walking and jogging in Missouri’s parks, which include the calming effects of
being exposed to nature.
Rogersville Area Senior Center
100 N. Mill St, Rogersville MO 65742
Contact: Carolyn Raney, 417/753-7800
16. May 9, 9:30 am to 2 pm
“Mid East Area Agency on Aging Senior Fair”
St. Ann Community Center
#1 Community Center Dr, St Ann MO 63074
Contact: John Gamache, 636/207-0847
17. 10 am -1pm, May 9
“Glaucoma Screening”
Under the services of Rekha Nanchal
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
615 E. 13th St, Room 409, Kansas City MO 64106
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
18. May 9, 10 am
“ Consumer Jeopardy”
This hour-long interactive game show features a three-person panel competing to see who is best able to identify health care, consumer and Medicare scams.
Speaker: Craig Silvey, Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer coordinator.
Arnold Senior Center
1695 Missouri State Rd, Arnold MO 63010
Contact: Karen Grubb, 636/2960475
19. May 9, 11:30 am
“Cartoon Characters ”
Mound Senior Center
613-15 State St, Mound City MO 64470
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
20. May 9, 11:45 am
“Block Party on Maitland’s Main Street with BBQ hamburgers, hot dogs and live
music!”
Tri-City Friendship Center
208 South 2nd St, Maitland MO 64466
Contact: Nancy Diggs, 660/635-2241
21. May 9, 6 pm
“Are you Smarter than a Scam Artist?”
This hour-long interactive game show tests your ability to outfox identify theft crooks
and other scam artists.
Speaker: Craig Silvey, Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer coordinator.
Covenant House Apartments
8 Millestone, St Louis MO 63146
Contact: Jenny Gilson, 314/432-1610
22. May 10, 9:30 am
“Are you Smarter than a Scam Artist?”
This hour-long interactive game show tests your ability to outfox identify theft crooks
and other scam artists.
Speaker: Craig Silvey, Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer coordinator.
West County Senior Center
14535 Manchester Rd, Manchester MO 63011
Contact: Maria Brown, 636/227-3882
23. May 10, 10:15 am
“Stories and Puppets, Oh, My!”
Speaker: Flavia Everman‘s storytelling programs delight and tickle the imagination
and take participants on a journey around the world.
O’Fallon Senior Center
106 N. Main Street, O’Fallon MO 63366
Contact: Patty Duncan- 636/272-4180
24. May 10, 10:30 am
“Senior Trip: A Missouri State Park and Historic Site Road Trip & Trivia Game”
Speaker: Kristin Brown
Quad-Cities Senior Center
221 Bailey St, Crystal City, MO 63019
Contact: Leslie Radosh, 636/987-8333
25. May 10, 12:30 am
“Who’s the Animal Around Here?”
Speaker: Theresa Ramsey, park Naturalist, Knob Noster State Park
Higginsville Senior Center
21st & Walnut, Higginsville MO 64037
Contact: Jenny Holt, 660/584-7040
26. May 11, 10:30 am
“Laugh Yourself Silly Day”
Laugh out loud to clips from variety shows that include Johnny Carson, Red Skelton and
Dean Martin.
Gallatin Senior Center
109 Main St. Gallatin, MO 64640
Contact: Deanna Lewis, 660/663-2828
27. May 11, 12 pm
“Arthritis 101”
Speaker: Orvie Prewitt, Program Coordinator, KC Regional Arthritis Center
Oak Grove Senior Center
1901 Broadway, Oak Grove MO 64075
Contact: Joyce Eck - 816/690-8462
28. May 11, 2 pm
“Play Till The Cows Come Home”
Speaker: Sue Love, interpretive resource technician for the First Missouri State Capitol
State Historic Site, bring toys and games common to the 1820s time period for hands on play.
Nazareth Living Center
2 Nazareth Lane, St Louis MO 63129
Contact: Sarah Baggett, 314/649-4649
29. May 14, 10 am
“Senior Trip: A Missouri State Park and Historic Site Road Trip & Trivia Game”
Speaker: Kristin Brown
Owensville Senior Center
214 N. 1st St, Owensville, MO 65066
Contact: Vicki Elder, 573/437-3096
30. May 14, 2 pm
“Remember When?”
Speaker: Storyteller Joyce Slater uses songs, puppets and personal narrative to entertain
and share stories of life.
Landmark Towers
1203 W. College, Liberty MO 64068
Contact: Tammy Gunnaway Parks, 816/217-2617
31. May 15, 10:30 am
“Kite Races”
Mound Senior Center
613-15 State St, Mound City MO 64470
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
32. May 15, 1:30 pm
“For Goodness Snakes”
S-S-S-Snakes have long lived in Missouri state Parks. They are S-S-S- Skinny and S-S-S-Scaly,
but not S-S-S-Scary once you see them up close and personal!
Speaker: Janet Price, Interpretive Resource Specialist III, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
Camelot Nursing Home
705 Grand Canyon Dr, Farmington MO 63640
Contact: Donna Walker, 573/756-8911
33. May 15, 9:00 am to 1 pm
“Women’s Health Fair”
University City Senior Center
7210 Olive Blvd, St Louis MO 63130
Contact: Diane Justice, 636/207-0847
34. 3:30 pm, May 15
“Abracadabra”
Speaker: St. Louis magician Jeff Lefton performs magic tricks for seniors.
Dolan Residential Care Centers—Conway Manor
12550 Conway Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Contact: 314-993-9500
35. May 15
“Health Fair”
McCarty Senior Center
Route 1, Wheatland, MO 65779
Contact: Mark Swigert, Center Coordinator, 417-282-6100
36. 10:30 a.m., May 16
“Are you Smarter than a Scam Artist?”
This hour-long interactive game show tests your ability to outfox identify theft crooks
and other scam artists.
Speaker: Rona McNally, project director for the Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Quad Cities Senior Center
221 Bailey, Crystal City, MO 63019
Contact: 636-937-8333
37. May 16, 9:00 am to 1 pm
“Women’s Health Fair”
House Springs Senor Center
6180 Highway MM, House Springs MO 63051
Contact: Diane Justice, 636/207-0847
38. May 16, 9:00 am to 1 pm
“Women’s Health Fair”
O’Fallon Senior Center
106 N. Main, O’Fallon MO 63366
Contact: Diane Justice, 636/207-0847
39. May 16, 1:30 pm
“Stories and Puppets, Oh, My!”
Speaker: Flavia Everman’s storytelling programs delight and tickle the imagination
and take participants on a journey around the world.
Nazareth Living Center
2 Nazareth Lane
Gleason Hall-Community Center, St Louis MO 63129
Contact: Sarah- 314/649-4649
40. May 17, 9:00 am to 1 pm
“Women’s Health Fair”
Northside Senior Center
9635 Lewis & Clark St, St Louis MO 63136
Contact: Diane Justice, 636/207-0847
41. May 17, 1:30pm
“Point and Shoot: Expand Your Memories with Photography”
Speaker: Award-winning photographer Susan Tonarely gives tips on how to take
photos.
The Neighborhoods, Tiger Place
3003 Falling Leaf Court, Columbia MO 65201
Contact: Jessica Harris, 573/256-4620
42. May 17
“Come Play with Us”
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games, starting with a buffet of deserts served
with lunch.
Monroe City Nutrition Senior Center
314 South Main St, Monroe City MO 63456
Contact: 573/735-2131
43. 10 – 11am, May 17
“Consumer Jeopardy”
This hour long interactive game show features a three-person panel competition to
see who is best able to identify health care, consumer and Medicare scams.
Speaker: Rona McNally
De Soto Senior Center
13227 State Road, De Soto MO 63020
Contact: Cindy Hunt, 636/586-8833
44. May 18, 10:30 am
“Laugh Yourself Silly Day”
Laugh out loud to clips from variety shows that include Johnny Carson, Red Skelton
and Dean Martin.
Gallatin Senior Center
109 Main St. Gallatin, MO 64640
Contact: Deanna Lewis, 660/663-2828
45. May 18, 10 or 11 am
“Golf for Seniors and Miniature Golf”
Speaker: Golfer Ray Ellis and Owensville Senior Center join forces to offer miniature golf
to the center’s clients.
Miniature Golf Course
Highway V, between Rolla and St. James
Contact: Vicki Elder, 573/437-3096
46. May 18, 11:30 am
“Hat Day”
Mound Senior Center
613-15 State St, Mound City MO 64470
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
47. 10 am, May 18
“Feasting on Native Plants”
Learn about the variety of native plants that can be consumed as greens, used as
food flavorings, teas, or in stews. There will be foods for sampling.
Speaker: Nadia Navarrete-Tindall, Ph.D., Native Plants Extension Specialist, LincolnUniversity
St. Clair Senior Center
310 Park Ave, St. Clair, MO 63077
Contact: Mary Baldwin, (636) 629-2187
48. May 22, 11 am
“Take a Hike”
Speaker: J.C. Kuessner, deputy director of Missouri State Parks, extols the health benefits
of hiking, walking and jogging in Missouri’s parks, which include the calming effects of
being exposed to nature.
Owensville Senior Center
214 N. 1st St, Owensville, MO 65066
Contact: Vicki Elder, 573/437-3096
49.11:45 am, May 22
“Feasting on Native Plants”
Learn about the variety of native plants that can be consumed as greens, used as
food flavorings, teas, or in stews.
Speaker: Nadia Navarrete-Tindall, Ph.D., Native Plants Extension Specialist, Lincoln
University
Higginsville Senior Center
21st and Walnut, Higginsville MO 64037
Contact: Deb Krieger, (636) 584-7040
50. May 23, 10 am
“The Storyteller Puppeteer”
Speaker: Flavia Everman’s storytelling programs delight and tickle the imagination
and take participants on a Journey around the world.
Route 66 Senior Center
500 N Central, Eureka MO
Contact: Michelle Kolf, 636/938-5525
51. May 23, 10 am – 12pm
“Blood Sugar Screening— Sponsored by Tiffany Care Center”
Mound Senior Center
613-15 State St, Mound City MO 64470
Contact: Katheryn Swymeler, 660/442-3324
52. May 23, 10:30 am
“Play Till The Cows Come Home”
Speaker: Sue Love, interpretive resource technician for the First Missouri State Capitol
State Historic Site, bring toys and games common to the 1820s time period for hands
on play.
O’Fallon Senior Center
106 N. Main St, O’Fallon MO
Contact: Patty Duncan, 636/272-4180
53. May 23, 2 pm
“Point and Shoot: Expand Your Memories with Photography”
Speaker: Award-winning photographer Susan Tonarely gives tips on how to take