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Bernice Fonteneau

Senior Wellness Center

3531 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20010

(202)-727-0338

Director Michelle Singleton

Administrative

Assistant Nellie Pate

Fitness Director Deborah Parker

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday

8:30-4:30 PM

Fonteneau express Newsletter/Calendar

August 2012

“Life is not merely to be

alive, but to be well.” Marcus Valeria Martia

BFSWC Members are also enjoying the opportunity to

share their literary experiences at

the once-a-month Book Club Meeting

on the last Tuesday of each month.

During the meetings, participants

review a recommended fiction or

non-fiction book.

Two of the books previously reviewed were “The John Carlos

Story” by John Carlos and “The Intuitionist” by Colson

Whitehead. During the Book Club meeting on Tuesday, July

31st, the participants discussed the book “Growing Up and Out

of the South” by Mattie Johnson, (Above) a BFSWC member.

Book Club participants are looking forward to having lively,

informative discussions on future recommended books.

A Photography Class, an Environmental Art Class and the Book Club are the newest

additions to the monthly schedule of activities at the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness

Center. These activities allow BFSWC members the opportunity for self-expression,

creativity and to gain knowledge.

Thanks to a grant provided by the ANC-1A and the volunteer

services of BFSWC in-house photographers Victor Merriwether and

Roland Gardner, the BFSWC members are learning how to take

great pictures. The first of two 8- week Photography Classes began

on Thursday, July 19th. The next session is scheduled to begin in

September.

During the sessions, participants will learn techniques for

making an image visually appealing. They will also learn about

the features of a digital camera and technical skills for downloading photographs to the

computer and attaching them to email. Participants will be given photo assignments that

will then be printed and critiqued.

The Environmental Art Class began on Monday,

July 16th. Under the direction of another volunteer, Ms.

Judy “Kyt” Williams, participants are completing inspiring

art projects using recycled materials.

Participants are enthusiastic about the many options

that they have to turn what may be “one person’s trash

into another person’s treasure. “ Each of them is oozing

with creativity and eager to share the results of their new

found skills.

Thanks to Kyt, (left)

Mom & Pop’s Antiques,

located at 3534 Georgia

Avenue, will be offering

a 25% discount to the

members of the center

during the first week of

each month.

The month of July 2012, birthed its first competitive basketball team. Welcome the Bernice Fonteneau Players. The team currently consists of five fabulous family members (pictured below) and a dynamite cheerleading squad. Please do not be dismayed if you think you have missed an opportunity to dunk. We are currently recruiting new members for the team and cheer leading squad. Our first game is scheduled for early October 2012. We will be matching dunking abilities against the Hattie Holmes team. The Bernice Fonteneau Players practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Parkview Recreation Center. On Tuesdays we train on site. If you are interested in joining the fun see Coach Parker. . Keep your schedule open to cheer the Bernice Fonteneau Players to victory during our Harvest Festival in October 2012.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 8:30-4:15 Open Gym & Computer Lab

8:45 Walker-cize 9:00 Water Aerobics

10:30 Chair Aerobics

11:00 Stretch & Tone

11:30 Pilates

12:00 Lunch 1:00 Card/Board

Games

1:00 Chair Aerobics

1:30 Chair Stretch

2:00 Billiards 3:00 Staff Meeting


9:00 Mat Class (Bring Towel)

10:00 Chair Yoga

10:30 Aerobics (Combo)

10:30 Photography Class 11:00 Chair Stretch

11:30 Meditation

11:00 – 2:00 Massage

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Card/Board Games

1:00 Line Dancing

2:00 Quilting

2:00 Wii Fit

2:00 Fitness

Assessments/Counseling

Extended Day

4:30-6:30 Open Gym 4:30-5:15 Aerobics – Combo 5:30-6:15 Stretch & Tone

3 8:30-4:15 Open Gym

& Computer Lab

Weigh-In Friday

8:45 Walker-cize

9:00 Trip to Wal-Mart & Dollar Store

10:00 Badminton -

11:00 Fun ‘n’ Fit

11:00 Computer Training

(1st Session)

11:30 Wii Fit

12:00 Lunch


(2nd

Session)

12:30 Movie Day

12:30 Arthritis Class

1:00 Aerobics with Kojak

2:00 Fitness


2:00 No African Jazz Dance with Tyrone Today

August Calendar - Subject to Change

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns, Irene

Paradas (l), a rising senior, and Iris Hernandez (r), a rising junior

at Woodrow Wilson Senior High School began their assignment

with the BFSWC on July 2, 2012. They have spent their time

assisting with various center health and fitness programs,

administrative tasks, and engaging members in games and

activities. They have been very helpful, courteous, and reliable.

After becoming quite aware of the general routines around the

center, they have taken the initiative to step in and do what

was needed without having to be asked. When the program

ends on August 2nd, we won’t be saying goodbye because Irene

and Iris are participants in Mary Center’s Teen Program. So

until we see them again, we hope that they continue to be

successful in all of their endeavors….especially in their

schoolwork!

Members Enjoy

Fun Activities and

Cool Treats during

the Boardwalk

Beach Party on

Tuesday, July 2nd.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY


8:45 Walker-cize

9:30 Sexual Assault Awareness

10:00 Reiki with Ruth


11:00 Chair Stretch

11:30 Meditation

11:30 Crochet

12:00 Lunch


1:00 Environmental Art

1:00 Mental Aerobics

1:30 Nutrition Fun: Bingo

2:00 Assessments/

Counseling


9:00 Mat Class

(Bring Towel)

9:30 Financial Management for Seniors

10:30 Tai Chi

10:30 HIV Testing


11:00 Assessments/

Counseling

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Card/Board

Games

1:00 Arthritis Exercise

Class

1:30 Inspirational

Fellowship Hour

2:00 Senior Yoga


8:45 Walker-cize

9:00 Water Aerobics



11:30 Pilates


Games

1:00 Chair Aerobics

1:30 Chair Stretch



9:00 Mat Class (Bring Towel)

10:00 Reiki with Alis

10:00 Chair Yoga


10:30 Photography Class

11:00 Chair Stretch 11:30 Meditation

12:00 Lunch

1:00 American Art Museum to see African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights and Beyond


1:00 Line Dancing

2:00 Quilting

2:00 Wii Fit

2:00 Assessments/Counseling

Extended Day 4:30-6:30 Open Gym 4:30-5:15 Aerobics – Combo 5:30-6:15 Stretch & Tone


Weigh-In Friday

8:45 Walker-cize

9:30 Senior Safety

10:00 Badminton



(1st Session)

11:30 Wii Fit

12:00 Lunch


(2nd

Session)


1:00 Aerobics with Kojak 1:00 Fitness


2:00 African Jazz Dance with Tyrone

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY


8:45 Walker-cize


9:30 One on One Computer Instruction


11:00 Chair Stretch

11:30 Meditation

11:30 Crochet

12:00 Fitness


12:00 Lunch


1:00 Card/Board

Games



2:00 Assessments/

Counseling


9:00 DPR Spirit of Washington Cruise 9:00 Mat Class

(Bring Towel)

9:30 – Nutrition Education

10:30 Tai Chi


11:00 Fitness


12:00 Lunch 1:00 Card/Board Games


Class

1:30 Inspirational

Fellowship Hour

2:00 Senior Yoga

(Bring a towel)


8:45 Walker-cize 9:00 Water Aerobics

10:30 Chair Aerobics 11:00 Stretch & Tone

11:30 Pilates

11:30 Wii Fit


Games

1:00 Chair Aerobics

1:30 Chair Stretch



9:00 Mat Class

10:00 Chair Yoga



11:30 Meditation

11:00-2:00 Massage

12:00 Lunch 1:00 Card/Board Games 1:00 Metro Travel Training 1:00 Line Dancing

2:00 Fitness


2:00 Quilting

2:00 Wii Fit


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8:30-4:15 Open Gym & Computer Lab

Weigh-In Friday

8:45 Walker-cize

9:00 Trip to Magic Johnson Theater to see “Sparkle”

10:00 Badminton



(1st Session)

11:30 Wii Fit

12:00 Lunch


(2nd

Session)

12:30 Movie Day



1:00 Fitness

Assessments/Counseling 2:00 African Jazz Dance with Tyrone

August Calendar – Subject to Change

August Calendar- Subject to Change

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY


8:45 Walker-cize

10:00 Bowling



11:00 Chair Stretch

11:30 Meditation

11:30 Crochet

12:00 Lunch


1:00 Card/Board

Games



2:00 Fitness


28 Bring A

Friend Day! 8:30-4:15 Open Gym & Computer Lab

9:00 Mat Class

(Bring Towel)

9:30 Nutrition Education

10:30 Tai Chi


1:00 Fitness


12:00 Lunch

12:45 Book Club



Class

1:30 Inspirational

Fellowship Hour

2:00 Senior Yoga


8:45 Walker-cize

9:00 Water Aerobics



11:30 Pilates

11:30 Wii Fit


Games

1:00 Chair Aerobics 1:30 Chair Stretch

2:00 Billiards

3:00 Staff Meeting


9:00 Mat Class

10:00 Chair Yoga



11:00-2:00 Massage

11:30 Meditation

11:00-1:00 AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly Counseling Sessions

12:00 Lunch


1:00 Line Dancing

2:00 Quilting

2:00 Wii Fit 2:00 Fitness


Join Us for an End-of

Summer

Happy Hour Luau

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Donations Accepted

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Weigh-In Friday

8:45 Walker-cize

10:30 – 3:00 East Potomac Park Putt Putt & Swimming

10:00 Badminton 11:00 Computer Training

(1st Session)

11:30 Wii Fit

12:00 Lunch 12:30 Computer Training

(2nd

Session)

12:30 Movie Day


1:00 Fitness

Assessments/Counseling 2:00 Exercise Ball Class

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY


8:45 Walker-cize

9:30 Adult Immunization 10:00 Reiki with Ruth


11:00 Chair Stretch

11:30 Meditation

11:30 Crochet

12:00 Lunch 1:00 Environmental Art

1:00 Card/Board

Games



2:00 Fitness



Deborah’s Out

10:00-3:00 Farmer’s Market

10:30 Tai Chi


12:00 Lunch


1:30 Inspirational

Fellowship Hour


Deborah’s Out – Substitute for a.m.

Classes 8:45 Walker-cize

9:00 Water Aerobics



11:30 Pilates

11:30 Wii Fit

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Town Hall Meeting

3:00 Staff Meeting


Deborah’s Out

10:00 Reiki with Alis

10:00 Exercise Videos

in Gym

10:30 Photography Class 11:30 Meditation

12:00 Lunch


2:00 Quilting

2:00 Wii Fit


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Weigh-In Friday

8:45 Walker- cize 9:00 Dutch Market

10:00 Badminton

11:00 Fun ‘n’ Fit 11:00 Computer Training

(1st Session)

11:30 Wii Fit

12:00 Lunch


(2nd

Session)

12:30 Movie Day 1:00 Aerobics with Kojak

1:00 Fitness

Assessments/Counseling 2:00 Exercise Ball Class

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Fonteneau express - maryscenter.org · The John Carlos Story” by John ... a rising junior at Woodrow Wilson Senior High School began their assignment with the BFSWC on July 2,