Mount Olympus Senior news

Mount Olympus Senior Center is located at 1635 East Murray- Holladay Road. Phone 801-274-1710 for more information. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transportation is available Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. for those who live in the area. The cost is $1 each way; call and speak with Margo. Anyone who wishes to volunteer at the Center, please contact Tracey Gibson.

Feb. 1, 1 p.m. – Mind, Body & Healing

1:30 p.m. – Table Tennis

Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m. – Advanced Line Dancing

4:20 p.m. – Reading with Children. Help Kids Read Program is looking for adults who will read each Thursday for 30 minutes. If you are interested, please contact Tracey at 801-274-1710.

Feb. 6 – Birthday Monday. A special lunch is served and birthday cakes are given to all those celebrating a birthday in February. 

Feb. 7, 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – AARP Driver’s Safety Program. By taking this class you may receive a discount on your auto insurance. $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Manicures with Jassie. Call the Center for an appointment.

1 p.m. – Current Events

Feb. 8, 11 a.m. – Skip Bo. Skip Bo is a fun card game that is growing in popularity at Mt. Olympus.  If you are interested in playing, there are plenty of people to teach you, so come join in.

Feb. 9, 8 a.m. – Tai Chi. With Michael

9 a.m. – Chair Tai Chi. With Jane and Catherine.

1 p.m. – P.A.C.E. (People with Arthritis Can Exercise). Taught by Margaret Crowell, certified instructor.

Feb. 13 – Hearing Aide Check. Brent Fox from Audiology Associates will be checking and cleaning hearing aides. Please call for appointment. 

12:45 p.m. – Free Bingo

Feb. 14, 8 to 10:30 a.m. – Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Check. With Ellen

11:30 a.m. – Valentine’s Party. A special lunch will be served and entertainment will be Kara Lynn Roundy, singer and pianist. 

1 p.m. – Current Events

Feb. 15, 8 a.m. – Free Pancake Breakfast.

1 p.m. – National Treasure’s Film.

1 p.m. – Mind, Body & Healing

Feb. 16, 11 a.m. – Electronics Class. Learn how to work your iPad, Kindle Fire or other electronics.

12:45 p.m. – Bingo. Prizes donated by Holladay Spring Creek.

Feb. 17, 8 a.m. – Intermediate Strength Training

1 p.m. – Vital Aging Workshop. Focus: Improving Your Outlook.

Feb. 20 – Holiday. Center is closed.

Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m. – Wendover Trip. The bus departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $17 per person.

11 a.m. - Meditation

1 p.m. – Current Events

1 p.m. – Free Craft. Sponsored by Right at Home Health Care.

Feb. 22, 1 p.m. – Service Project: “Making Cars for Kids.” These wooden cars need sanding and wheels and parts attached.

Feb. 23, 9:30 to 11 a.m. – Free Blood and Glucose Testing. By Eclipse Home Health.

11 a.m. – AARP Staying Sharp “Brain Fit.” Sign up at the front desk.

Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – Lifetime Fitness

11:30 a.m. – Mt. Olympus Songbirds perform for lunch

1:30 p.m. – Ballroom Dancing    

Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. – Tole Painting with Lynne     

12:45 p.m. – Bingo

Feb. 28, 10 a.m. – Everyday Life in China. Lecture with Bruce Kaliser. Sign up at the front desk.

Feb. 29, 11 a.m. – Skip Bo. Everyone is welcome.

1:30 p.m. – Table Tennis

Mar. 1, 10 a.m. – Mahjong. If you want to learn, come join our fun group.

11 a.m. – Stress and Pain Management.

Ongoing Activities

Tuesdays

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Body Massages. Call for appointment; cost is $10.

Thursdays

9:30 a.m. – Pinochle Tournament

4:20 p.m. – Help Kids Read Program

Fridays

10:30 a.m. – Songbirds. The Songbirds singing group is looking for more members. They meet weekly, sing a variety of songs and also perform the last Friday of each month for lunch participants