September/October Activities
TELEPHONE BINGO
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 2 pm
Download 2 Bingo cards from the Internet, call the Center and ask us to mail you 2 cards, OR stop by the Center and pick up cards. On any Tuesday about 2 pm call (859-474-2189) from your phone—either land line or cell phone. Cheryl will tell you what to do.
AFTERNOON BINGO WITH SHAWN
Tuesday, October 1, 1 pm
Shawn from Humana will join us to call your winning numbers and provide the prizes.
PRICE IS RIGHT WITH DOMINION
Wednesday, October 2, 10:30 am
Friends from Dominion will MC this favorite game show.
FLU SHOT CLINIC
Thursday, October 3, 11 am—1 pm
Capital Pharmacy pharmacists will be here to give flu shots, the new COVID shots (if available) and other common annual boosters. Please bring your insurance card and your drug benefits card with you.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
Thursday, October 3, 10 am
Representatives from the Franklin County Health Department will be here to take your blood pressure if you’d like.
DAMSEL WITH A DULCIMER
Thursday, October 3, 10 am
Join Kentucky Humanities Chautauqua’s Rachel Rogers as she portrays Jean Ritchie. See page 10 for additional information.
BINGOCIZE WITH CARLA
Fridays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10 am and Mondays, October 7, 14, 21 at 1 pm. Join Carla, Franklin Co. Extension Office, for this combination bingo, exercise and healthy living information.
KY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (KPAP)
Wednesday, October 9, 10:30 am
Join Kim Bowman, KPAP representative as she explains what the prescription assistance program is and how anyone who qualifies can use it.
RICK HANKS MUSIC
Thursday, October 10 10 am
Rick will join us to sing all your favorites. Perfect for listening and/or dancing.
SENIOR COMMODITY BOX PICK UP
Thursday, October 10, 1-2 pm
Drive to the rear of the building and pick up your box.
HIDDEN REALM MAGICAL MARKET Event has been postponed until a later date.
Saturday, October 12, 10 am—3 pm
Come shop for the latest seasonal goodies: crystals, incense and oils, candles—and much more.
TECHNOLOGY 101 DATA TRACKING & COOKIES
Wednesday, October 16, 10 am
Dalton Bennett from Paul Sawyier Public Library will join us to talk about how the data we put on web sites is tracked by the sites. He’ll also explain what cookies are and what we should know about them.
CRAFT AFTERNOON
Wednesday, October 16, 1 pm
Karen Rosier will join us to show us how to fold paper. I’m sure we’ve all heard of the Japanese art of Origami. You can learn the art as well. Our designs might not be intricate, but wouldn’t it be fun to learn and then share with your grandchildren and great grandchildren at upcoming holiday events?
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, October 16 1:30 pm
A confidential, supportive environment for mutual support and social relationships, this group also provides information about dementia and helps caregivers develop methods and skills to solve problems.
KORT PHYSICAL THERAPY DEMONSTRATION
Thursday, October 17, 10 am
Therapists from KORT will demonstrate easy exercises that each of us can do that will strengthen our hips and thighs.
BONNIE & RONNIE MUSIC
Monday, October 21, 10 am
Join Bonnie, Ronnie & Frank as they sing and play your favorites. Plan to dance and hum along this morning.
DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT
Mondays, October 21, 28, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 10 am
Debbie Bell, Franklin Co. Health Department, will lead the diabetes classes designed for individuals with diabetes and/or family members who want to learn how to best manage diabetes. This program addresses the 7 Self-Care areas: healthy coping, healthy eating, being physically active, taking medications, problem solving, monitoring blood sugar and reducing risks.
GOOD OLE BOYS MUSIC & BIRTHDAYS
Wednesday, October 23, 10 am
They will play and sing your favorite tunes. Then stay to help Shawn from Humana celebrate October birthdays.
CENTER BOOK GROUP
Wednesday, October 23, 1:30 pm
Stop by the Center and pick up a copy of this month’s selection. Then come to the lively book discussion.
LOVE ON A DOG WITH LIFE HOUSE
Thursday, October 24, 10 am
Want to ‘adopt’ a dog for the morning? Friends from Life House will again bring dogs for members to love on. And this close to Halloween—who knows?
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Monday, October 28, 10:30 am
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Wednesday, October 30, 10 am
Plan to wear your favorite Halloween costume, parade around, and enter the costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
CHILI COOK OFF
Wednesday, October 30, 10:30 am
Call the Center, 502-223-5794, or let Kim know if you’d like to compete in the Chili Cook Off. Chefs from Frankfort and Franklin County will be competing, and Capital City Activity Center members will be the judges.