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Saturday Night Community Dances - Dances are held weekly on Saturday nights from 7 PM to 10 PM. There are four bands which play on a rotation basis each Saturday night bringing variety and zest for the public's enjoyment. These bands are Tony Summerhays, Sawmill River Band, Walt Gregory, Dennis Miner Quartet, Nile Miner (DJ), and Randy Evans.  One can either dance to or just listen to the music.  Refreshments are served at 8:30 PM.  Singles and couples 18 years of age and over are welcome. The cost is $5 per person.  On the first and third Saturdays of every month, ballroom dance instruction begins at 6:30 p.m.  This opportunity exists for those who wish to improve their ballroom dance techniques or to learn specific skills involved in swing, cha-cha, waltz, rhumba and others.  Instructors will be there to assist those who seek instruction for the 30 minutes preceeding the dance at 7 p.m.

Orem Community Dance Calendar – 2009

Dances are held every Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m. $5.00 per person

Daily Nutrition Program - The Orem Senior Friendship Center hosts a luncheon Monday through Friday at 12 noon, featuring a hot, nutritious meal, socializing with friends, as well as musical and informal programs. Luncheon reservations (801-229- 7111) are required the day before by 12 noon. Transportation for home-bound individuals is available through United Way by calling 801-374-9306. Lunches served at the Orem Senior Friendship Center are funded by Mountainland Association of Governments and the State of Utah for seniors who are 60 years of age and older.  The suggested donation is $2 for seniors 60 years of age and older and the cost is $4.90 for 59 years of age and younger.  The suggested donation for salads is $2.25 for 60 years of age and older and the cost is $5.65 for 59 years of age and younger.  The food is cooked at the Utah County Security Center.

Meals on Wheels - Mountainland Association of Governments can provide a hot, nutritious meal to those seniors who are homebound. Call 801-229-3802 to be placed on the delivery list.

Birthdays - On the first Friday of each month, a Birthday Party is held to honor all current Orem Senior Friendship Center members who have a birthday during the month. Come and pick up a birthday gift and enjoy ice cream served following lunch.

Curb-side Transportation for the Disabled - Individuals who are not able to use the UTA service due to age, physical, mental, or visual disabilities may qualify for curb-side transportation service. Transportation is scheduled on a first-come first-served basis. The service runs from approximately 7 AM to 11 PM. If you desire further information, please call 801-374-9306 for an application.

Information and Referral - The Orem Senior Friendship Center offers information and referral services for seniors. When you don't know who to call, call 801-229-7111, and the friendly, courteous staff will do their best to help you.

Gift Shop - The Orem Senior Friendship Center Gift Shop is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon. Come see the variety of cute and useful items for sale each day.

Outreach Program - A representative from Community Action is available to answer questions on the H.E.A.T. program, property tax abatements, renter refunds, etc. For further information on Community Action, please call 801-373-8200 and ask for Celeste.

Drop-In Activities - Seniors are welcome at the Orem Senior Friendship Center Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM to enjoy drop-in activities at their leisure, i.e., reading, television, billiards, quilting, shuffleboard, exercise equipment, exercise classes, walking track, arts and crafts, ceramics, line dancing, or come volunteer - there is always something to do.

Daily Dancing - Dance to the live music Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 12 noon on the Center's hardwood floor. There are various entertainers who donate musical talents. Come try your skill or just have fun watching the activity.

Line Dancing - Every Monday and Friday -Special dance instructions 2:00 PM (beginners) 2:30-4:00 PM (advanced).

Bingo - Bingo is played every Tuesday and Thursday after lunch at 1:00 PM. Come and try your luck in this fun activity and maybe win a great prize.

Tai Chi Classes - Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:05 AM to 9 AM. Free Tai Chi classes are taught by senior volunteers.

Income Tax Preparation - AARP provides help for seniors in preparing annual income tax forms. This services is offered February through April.

Legal Aid - Law students from the Brigham Young University Law School are available at the Center for legal advice to senior citizens September through November each year. Times and days of the week varies. Call the Orem Senior Friendship Center for further information, 801-229-7111.

Health Care

• Tuesday: (2nd week) 10:30 am - 12 pm Gentiva/Horizon Home Health
• Tuesday: (3rd week) 10:30 am - 12 pm Utah Home Health
• Wednesday (2nd week) 10:30 am - 12 pm Harmony Home Health
• Friday: (1st week) 10:30 am- 12 pm First Choice Home Care
• Friday: (2nd week) 10:30 am- 12 pm Orchard Park Care Center
• Last Friday of the month 10:30 am - 12 pm Community Nursing Services

Trips and Tours - For information on trips and tours, stop by the Orem Senior Friendship Center or call 801-229-7111 to check the upcoming schedule. Trips are announced, advertised and promoted in the Senior Citizen's monthly newsletter. Pick up the current newsletter today. Payment is required to reserve seating on all Orem Senior Friendship trips. Seating is on an as-available basis. Last year, the Orem seniors enjoyed 50 trips and tours -- that's almost one trip weekly! 

SENIOR CLASSES OFFERED:

Computer Classes - Computer classes are available to Orem Senior Friendship Center members for only $1 per class. Class information sheets are available at the receptionists office, or contact Lindsey, 801-229-7110, for questions on the classes.  The following classes are available:

• Introduction to Mouse
• Introduction to Computers
• Microsoft Word
• Word Perfect
• Beginning Windows XP
• Beginning and Advanced Personal ancestral File (PAF-5.2)
• Internet Browsers
• E-Mail
• Microsoft Excel and Quattro Pro

Porcelain & Ceramics - Stop by and make some fun ceramics and porcelain figurines and dolls for yourself or for your family as gifts. Excellent instructors will teach correct procedures for pouring, finishing, and firing in the ceramics room according to the following schedule:

• Monday 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Instructors: Leah and Carol
• Tuesday 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Instructor: Leah and Carol
• Thursday 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Instructors: Leah and Carol

AARP Driver Safety Course - An AARP Driver Safety Course is conducted at the Orem Senior Friendship Center in January March, May, July, September and November. The course is under the direction of local AARP Defensive Driving instructors. Graduates of this valuable course earn a 5% to 10% discount on their auto insurance. Statistics show that those seniors who complete the AARP Driver Safety Course have 16% fewer traffic injuries, fatalities, and convictions. The cost is $12 for one (four hour) class of instruction. Specific dates are announced in the Center's monthly newsletters.

Quilting - (Free, no instruction). All volunteers are welcome to come and help. Quilts are set up in the quilting room which is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. If you would like to have a quilt top marked, tied, quilted, or bound, please call 801-229-7111 or come visit the quilters.

Billiards - (Free, no instruction). Daily 8 AM to 5 PM.

Wood Shop - Open Tuesdays from 1 PM to 3 PM downstairs in the Wood Shop.