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The Farmers Branch Senior Center moved
to its current location in January 2000.
The Senior Center its self is 22,400 sq. ft. A 5,000sq. ft. multi-purpose room with hardwood dance floor,
computer lab with internet access, and weight room with upper and
lower body weight machines as well as cardio equipment are just
some of the special features of this center.
We also offer over 70 programs geared toward meeting the
physical, mental, social and emotional needs of individuals 50 and
over. At the Farmers
Branch Senior Center we truly strive to offer something for everyone.
We are located at the corner of Dennis Lane
and Valwood Parkway in Farmers Branch, Texas.
From 635: Exit onto Webb Chapel Road and head North. At Valwood
Parkway turn left. Continue west on Valwood Parkway until you
reach Dennis Lane. Turn left onto Dennis Lane. The Farmers Branch
Senior Center will be on your right.
From I-35: Exit onto Valwood Parkway and turn East. Continue
East on Valwood Parkway until you come to Dennis Lane. Turn South
onto Dennis Lane. The Farmers Branch Senior Center will be on your
right.
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. -
8:45 p.m.
Thursday and Friday- 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Volunteers are the most important resource for any Senior
Center. We know that much of the success of the Farmers Branch
Senior Center is a result of our wonderful volunteers. If you
would like to be a part of this team by giving a few hours back to
the place you enjoy, please stop by and talk to us. We'd love to
have you involved. We need volunteers in the following areas:
  
Kitchen and Special Events: If you are ready to work hard and
have fun this is the place to be. Kitchen and Special event
volunteers help in everything from setting up chairs and tables
for special events to serving food and clean up following the
event.
Computer Education Program: We need
volunteers for the following positions in our computer education
program.
Excel Instructor: This person must have a good
understanding of the Microsoft Excel program. A willingness to
develop class handouts and to work with staff on developing a
class text is a must. Courses are taught in a classroom setting
with a student limit of 5. The instructor should feel comfortable
speaking in front of a small.
Registration coordinator: Intermediate
computer ability as well as organizational skills are helpful for
this position. This person would oversee registration duties
helping to ensure students are placed in the correct class for
their ability level.
Computer Education volunteers are invaluable to the success of
our students. Volunteers must have an intermediate computer skill
level as well as be willing to give a minimum of two hours per
week.
Class Instructors: Do you have a hobby or interest you are
willing to Share? Would you like to be the reason someone smiled
today? Take that special talent of yours and let us help you
develop it into a class or workshop you can share with others.
Farmers Branch Senior Center is the place to be on Monday
nights. Live music and friendly people make the Farmers Branch
Senior Center dance the best in the area. Tickets are $5.00 at the
door and the dance begins at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments are served at
intermission and friendly people are here to make sure you feel
welcome. The following bands will play this month.
DANCE SCHEDULE:
Dances
Start at 7:00 p.m.
$5.00
Per Person Includes Refreshments
1st
and 3rd Monday - Country Western
2nd
& 4th Monday - Ballroom Music
September 2008
September
8 - Souther Pride - Country
September
15 - Gary Lee - Ballroom
September
22 - Solid Country - Country
September
29 - Charlie Patteson - Ballroom
Free
Dance lessons are offered at 6:00 p.m. for those attending the dance.
 
The Fitness Room includes equipment
for both upper and lower body weight bearing exercise as well as
cardio equipment such as treadmills and stationary bikes.
Fitness
Orientations
Learn the proper use of the
exercise equipment and weights. Each
person must attend a short fitness orientation meeting before
using the equipment. Fitness orientations are held each Tuesday at
4:00 p.m. and Friday at 9:45 a.m.
For
additional information, please contact:
Farmers Branch Senior Center
14055 Dennis Lane Farmers Branch, TX
75234
Mailing: P. O. Box 819010
Farmers Branch, TX 75381-9010
972-241-8636 TEL
972-243-3861 FAX
Ed
Toliver, Senior Center Supervisor
email:
ed.toliver@farmersbranch.info
Linda
Klark, Recreation Programmer
email:
linda.klark@farmersbranch.info
Rotha
Crump, Recreation Programmer
email:
rotha.crump@farmersbranch.info
Meredith
Dowdy, Recreation Programmer
email:
meredith.dowdy@farmersbranch.info
Diane
Royer, Recreation Leader
email:
diane.royer@farmersbranch.info
Lee
Breedlove, Recreation Attendant
leebreedlove@farmersbranch.info
Joann
Schiebout, Recreation Attendant
joann.schiebout@farmersbranch.info
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