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Oil Painting Classes:
Classes meet every Thursday afternoon from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Each student must provide their own basic oil paint and brushes.
Ukulele Band:
The Ukulele Band meets each Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Agency conference room for practice. They are often asked to provide entertainment for numerous groups. They invite new members to join at any time.
Joybells:
The group often travels to facilities such as nursing homes, elementary schools and senior centers to perform. Practices take place on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and new members are welcomed to join at anytime.
Quilting Club:
The group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the agency arts and crafts room. Experienced quilters and beginners are all welcomed.
Line Dancing:
Jonesboro: Classes are taught in the Agency conference room on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. The classes are free of charge and new dances are taught every Wednesday. Forrest City: Classes are taught Wednesday's from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging's Lifestyles building located at 313 Arkansas Street. Classes are free of charge.
Softball Team:
The mens softball team have scheduled practices and ball tournaments April October. The team has their own field located next to the American Legion. Interested individuals are welcomed to join at any time.
Senior Games:
This event promotes preventative medicine by providing senior adults (50+) a means to participate in numerous activities in friendly competition. Senior adults compete in age categories such as 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, ECT.. Some of the events are: track and field, bowling, dominoes, checkers, horseshoes, basketball shoot, softball and football throw, daisy air gun and many more.
Knitting & Crochet:
The group meets Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Art and Crafts room. Beginners and experienced knitters and crotchetiers are welcomed. Materials will be provided for beginners. Classes are free of charge.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are an extension of the Area Agency on Aging and provide valuable services such as conducting classes and workshops and assisting with specials projects.
Other Activities:
Organized events, health fairs, variety of classes and informational programs are conducted periodically and are advertised in the local newspapers. |
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