November 2021 The Senior Scoop

August 2024

The Senior Scoop

Promoting independence through advocacy, engagement, and access to resources.

Highlighted Classes

Sea-Captain Lanyard Holders

Unleash your inner artist and bring the ocean to your everyday life.

Fall Leaf Macrame

Use yarn to create a macrame wall decor and add cozy fall vibes to your home.

Cooking for One or Two: August 2024

This month you will receive delicious recipes for chicken fajita quesadillas and lemon-blueberry ice cream.

More Information To register for courses, call 385-468-3299

For general information about Aging & Adult Services, call 385-468-3200

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The Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

After retirement, some older adults find themselves looking for meaningful ways to stay busy. One way to stay engaged is to volunteer. Volunteering provides essential support to important causes and those in need, but it can also offer surprising personal benefits.

Finding the right volunteer opportunity can help you make new friends, engage with the community, stay physically active, and acquire new skills. Helping others can also enhance your mental well-being. It can lower stress levels, fight depression, keep your mind active, and give you a sense of purpose.

Aging & Adult Services is always seeking volunteers! Currently, the biggest need is for Meals on Wheels volunteers, who spend an hour or two a week delivering meals to homebound seniors.This opportunity offers great benefits to volunteers:

1. Reduced Stress! Getting outside in the middle of the day resets your brain and gets you ready to take on the afternoon.

2. Steps! Whether you're walking from your car to the door or through an apartment building to deliver meals, movement is a key part of volunteering.

3. Connections! Taking a moment to connect to someone else is good for your heart health and emotional wellbeing.

Ready to lend a hand? Contact us at 385-468-3086 to learn more!

Aging & Adult Services

Virtual Senior Center Course Catalog Register for Courses: 385-468-3299

Call Center Hours: Our Call Center registration hours are Monday ? Friday, 8:00 AM ? 3:00 PM. Please call 385-468-3299 during these hours to register for a Virtual Senior Center course.

Registration Information: Classes have various registration opening dates and deadlines. A Senior Center member may call and register themself and one other qualifying person in their household. Senior Center membership is required to participate.

Senior Center Membership: The Virtual Senior Center is the sixteenth Salt Lake County Senior Center. Membership and participation is free to adults age 60 plus. You may become a member by contacting your local center (listings on page 5).

Supplies: If the class includes supplies, items may be picked up from your local center. Participants may contact their center to determine when supplies are available. Supplies will be held for two weeks. Current Meals on Wheels participants can sign up to have supplies delivered to their home.

Art/Culture/Music

Sea-Captain Lanyard Holders Registration Open: 8/1/24 Registration Deadline: 8/29/24

Unleash your inner artist and bring the ocean to your everyday life with this unique craft kit.

Self-Guided Courses

Champagne Cork Octopus Registration Open: 8/1/24 Registration Deadline: 8/29/24

Any Occasion Card Registration Open: 8/1/24 Registration Deadline: 8/30/24

This project transforms ordinary champagne corks into adorable octopus decorations.

Receive a kit to create a lovely card for any occasion. Designs will vary.

Supplies Needed: Glue.

Recycled Plant-Pot with Seeds and Soil Registration Open: 8/1/24 Registration Deadline: 8/29/24

Transform a plastic bottle into a charming plant pot with this sustainable kit.

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Fall Leaf Macrame Registration Open: 8/1/24 Registration Deadline: 8/23/24

Use yarn to create a macrame wall decor and add cozy fall vibes to your home.

Stained-Glass Mandala Window Cling Registration Open: 8/6/24 Registration Deadline: 8/20/24

Enjoy these pre-cut window stickers that are easy to color and install.

Origami Plant Covers Registration Open: 8/8/24 Registration Deadline: 8/15/24

Create two unique plant covers that will enhance your home d?cor.

Supplies Needed: Scissors.

Supplies Needed: Markers or colored pencils.

Sunflower Pen Registration Open: 8/6/24 Registration Deadline: 8/20/24

Have fun making and displaying an adorable sunflower pen.

Tic-Tac-Toe Game Registration Open: 8/6/24 Registration Deadline: 8/16/24

Make an adorable and functional miniture game.

Supplies Needed: Permanent marker.

Animal Diamond Painting Registration Open: 8/6/24 Registration Deadline: 8/20/24

Get creative and have fun with this diamond painting craft.

Happy Fall Y'all Pages Registration Open: 8/8/24 Registration Deadline: 8/30/24 Relax with these fall-themed coloring and word pages. Supplies Needed: Colored pencils and/or pen.

Watermelon Charm Bracelet Registration Open: 8/13/24 Registration Deadline: 8/21/24 Create a sweet piece of jewelry with this simple and fun craft kit.

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Art... Continued

Jellyfish Windsock Registration Open: 8/13/24 Registration Deadline: 8/31/24

Create a delightful jellyfish windsock for your yard.

Supplies Needed: Hot glue gun and scissors.

Summer Salsas Registration Open: 8/6/24 Registration Deadline: 8/23/24

Receive a variety of enjoyable salsa recipes.

Supplies Needed: Recipe ingredients.

Sweet Potato Dog Chew Recipe Registration Open: 8/13/24 Registration Deadline: 8/31/24

Make delicious homemade dog chews that your pooch will love to eat for National Dog Day.

Supplies Needed: Four medium sweet potatoes and coconut oil.

Healthy Living: Fatigue and Older Adults Registration Open: 8/8/24 Registration Deadline: 8/22/24

Education

Diabetes and Heart Healthy Recipes Registration Open: 8/1/24 Registration Deadline: 8/23/24

Learn more about why you may be feeling fatigued and tips for feeling less tired.

Receive a monthly recipe. August recipe: tomato salad with creamy horseradish dressing.

Supplies Needed: Recipe ingredients.

Brain Teaser - Odd Word Registration Open:8/13/24 Registration Deadline: 8/20/24

Test your vocabulary and contextual understanding with this fun and engaging puzzle.

Health & Wellness

Mindful Mazes Registration Open: 8/1/24 Registration Deadline: 8/30/24

Get on the path to increased mental flexibility and problem-solving skills with a monthly maze.

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Wellness Cont...

Meditation and Mindfulness Registration Open: 8/6/24 Registration Deadline: 8/16/24

Everything you may need to know about meditation and mindfulness.

Cooking for One or Two: August 2024 Registration Open: 8/8/24 Registration Deadline: 8/22/24

This month you will receive delicious recipes for chicken fajita quesadillas and lemon-blueberry ice cream.

We're on YouTube!

Enjoy a variety of classes, including arts, exercise,

technology tips, educational lectures, and so much more! Check out our channel and remember to subscribe.

Alzheimer's and Lifetyle Registration Open: 8/6/24 Registration Deadline: 8/16/24

Supplies Needed: Recipe ingredients.

@SLCOAging AdultServices

Read about how a combination of healthy lifestyle traits may help reduce Alzheimer's disease.

Salt Lake County Senior Center List

Draper Senior Center Eddie P. Mayne Kearns Senior Center Liberty Senior Center Magna Kennecott Senior Center Midvale Senior Center Millcreek Senior Center Mt Olympus Senior Center River's Bend Senior Center Riverton Senior Center Sandy Senior Center South Salt Lake Senior Center Sunday Anderson Senior Center Taylorsville Senior Center Tenth East Senior Center Virtual Senior Center West Jordan Senior Center

1148 East Pioneer Road Draper, UT 84020 385-468-3330

4851 West 4715 South Kearns, UT 84118 385-468-3100

251 East 700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 385-468-3170

9228 West 2700 South Magna, UT 84044

385-468-3000

7550 South Main Street Midvale, UT 84047 385-468-3350

2266 East Evergreen Avenue Millcreek, UT 84109385-468-3305

1635 East Murray-Holladay Rd. Holladay, UT 84117385-468-3130

1300 West 300 North Salt Lake City, UT 84116385-468-3015

12914 South Redwood Road Riverton, UT 84065385-468-3040

9310 South 1300 East Sandy, UT 84094

385-468-3410

2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115385-468-3340

868 West 900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 385-468-3155

4743 Plymouth View Drive Taylorsville, UT 84123385-468-3370

237 South 1000 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102 385-468-3140

Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services, UT385-468-3299

8025 South 2200 West West Jordan, UT 84088385-468-3401

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