Intermediate Computer Classes

Globe Public Library is partnering with the Globe Senior Center to provide an Intermediate Computer class. Contact the Library or the Senior Center at 425-9030 to see if there are still openings available.

Senior Center Site Council Meets Wednesday

The Globe Senior Center Site Council meets tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12:45pm. They will discuss the recommendation for the new Senior Center name and will review the 1st Annual Golf Tournament.

Globe Senior Center Workshop

Globe Senior Center is presenting a workshop called “Keeping Importatnt Papers” Thursday morning with Tom Anderson from Consumer Credit Services. If you attend the workshop, lunch is free, but you must sign up in advance. Call 425-9030.

Free Beginning Computer Classes

Globe Senior Center and the Globe Public Library are offering free Beginning Computer Classes starting Friday at 9:30am. This two session class is an introduction to the computer, Internet and the basic skills required to conduct searches and create an email account.

Sign up at the front desk or by phone at 425-9030.

Medicare and Social Security Help at Globe Senior Center

Bess Bennett from Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors will be at Globe Senior Center Tuesday from 8 until Noon to help with Medicare and Social Security questions.

'Name the Senior Center' Contest

Globe Senior Center is having a contest to choose a new name. Numerous studies indicate that “younger” seniors and others won’t go to a place called “Senior” Center. So, they’re having a “Name the Senior Center” contest.

First prize is $25. The deadline is Tuesday, May 31. Send in or drop off your ideas to the Globe Senior Center.

Hearing Device Info at Globe Senior Center

Michelle Michael from the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be at the Globe Senior Center Wednesday at 11:am. She’ll give the latest information about hearing device technology.

Financial Advice at Globe Senior Center

Tom Anderson from Consumer Credit Services will discuss how to understand your finances and improve them Tuesda) at 10:30am at the Globe Senior Center. If you attend the workshop, lunch is free, but you must sign up in advance. Call 425-9030.

Globe Senior Center Golf Tournament

The Globe Senior Center’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament will take place next Saturday, May 21. Teams of three will compete for a $400 first prize and $200 second prize. Other contests include a $500 Hole in One, $50 Straightest Drive, and Double Your Money—Within the Circle.

The entry fee is $40 a golfer. For information call Ron Chesley at 928-961-0519.

Globe Senior Center Activities This Week

May is Older Americans Month. The Globe Senior Center has a lot of activities planned for May.

Tom Anderson from Consumer Credit Services will talk about “Understanding Money and Credit” tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:30. If you attend the workshop, lunch is free. But you must sign up in advance by calling 425-9030.

On Thursday the Center is hosting a Holocaust survivor from Hungary. George Kalman will have a talk and discussion at 10:30. The National Days of Remembrance video will be shown just before that at 9:30. The entire community is invited. If you’d like to stay for lunch, make a reservation by calling 425-9030. The cost is $2.50 for those over 60, $5 if you’re under 60.

The Senior Center will celebrate Old West Days and the Copper Dust Rodeo on Friday at 10:30am.

Financial Advice at Globe Senior Center

Tom Anderson from Consumer Credit Services will be at the Globe Senior Center Tuesday at 10:30 to discuss “Managing Income and Expenses.”

If you attend the workshop, lunch is free. But you need to sign up in advance. Call 425-9030.

Globe Senior Center Picnic in the Park

The Globe Senior Center will have its first Picnic in the Park of the year on Tuesday. There’ll be entertainment and games along with cheeseburgers and hot dogs and other picnic goodies.

Call 425-9030 for more information.

Presentation Tuesday at Globe Senior Center

The Globe Senior Center will have a presentation at 11:30am Tuesday from Independent Living Rehabilitation Services. The program helps people live and function better within their homes and communities. Counselors can help you identify the areas of assistance to make your life easier.

Globe Senior Center Bake and Spring Cleaning Sale

The Globe Senior Center Bake and Spring Cleaning Sale is this Friday (April 8) from 9:am unbtil 1:pm. Please bring your items to the Center by Thursday for pricing

Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

Globe Senior Center is looking for volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program. The local program delivered more than 360 meals to the homebound in February. That’s more than 4400 meals a year. Along with the meals our seniors receive a wellness check.

The Globe Senior Center is particiupating in the National “March for Meals” campaign. This week Globe Mayor Fernando Shipley will ride along with volunteers in support of Mayors for Meals.

If you’d like to volunteer for Meals on Wheels or to find out more, call the Globe Senior Center or Martha Skamel at 425-3343.

Pinal-Gila Craft and Wellness Fair This Weekend

This Saturday is the 36th annual Pinal-Gila Craft and Wellness Fair at Central Arizona College. The day includes arts and crafts, health information and screenings, food booths and raffle prizes.

A group from the Globe Senior Center is going. If you’d like to go, call the Globe Senior Center at 425-9030.

Globe Senior Center Site Council meeting

The Globe Senior Center Site Council meeting is today (Wednesday) at 12:45pm. They’ll discuss upcoming events and suggestions for improvements.

The Globe Senior Center provides free legal assistance on Fridays beginning at 10:am on a first come, first serve basis.

Test Your Hearing and Blood Pressure at Globe Senior Center

Globe Senior Center will have hearing screens by Abbott Hearing Centers Thursday morning from 9 until 11:30. The Crossing Hospice will also test blood pressures starting at 11:am.

Two Workshops Friday at Senior Center

Globe Senior Center is hosting two workshops on Friday. The first one at 10:30am will discuss credit reports, what they say about you and how they can be improved. The workshop at 12:30 will talk about debt and how to avoid debt issues. Attend either or both workshops and lunch is free. Sign up in advance by calling 425-9030.

Globe Senior Center Offers CPR Training

Globe Senior Center is offering CPR and First Aid Training today (Tuesday) at 12:30pm. The Center is at 579 S. Broad Street.