Anchorage Senior Activity Center

WHERE ANCHORAGE'S 55+ MEET

Come and Join us!

The Anchorage Senior Activities Center enhances the quality of life for people 55+ years old in the Anchorage area by providing a gathering place, with opportunities for recreation, education, socializing, and exploration. Visitors are always welcome and facility tours are available. Click here to find out what is on tap for today.

Borealis Treasures Gift Shop		Arctic Rose Restaurant
The Gift Shop is open to the public and features a variety of items and hand crafted gifts made by Seniors including afghans, quilts, and knitted baby items.	Click here to view 2009 Fall quilt inventory. If you need a higher quality image	Click here to view Arctic Rose Menu Restaurant hours 11 AM to 2 PM Monday-Friday Open to members and non-members On-site and off-site catering services are available. Have your meeting or party at the Center or at your location. Call 258-7823 for information.

UP COMING EVENTS

1:30 PM Friday Movie Matinee November 6 - Wind (1992) November 13 - Three Coins in the Fountain (1954) November 20 - Medicine Man (1992) November 27 - Charade (1963) Popcorn Available	Reduced Hours Schedule Until January 2010 Monday, Tuesday and Fridays (no Dance) - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday and Thursday - 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday with Evening Dance - 8:00 AM to Midnight Saturday and Sunday - Closed
During the "A Salute to Seniors" event at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center, Mr. Danny Glover along with Mayor Dan Sullivan were invited to dance by the Masingka Dancers. The event was held September 1, 2009 as a fundraiser for the programs and services offered by the Center to local Seniors in cooperation with the Mayor's Office of Equal Opportunity. The event was also considered a kick-off for the Municipality's Diversity Month celebration.
Medicare Help Mondays and Fridays 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Grace (Sung Hye) Kwon to assist with Medicare questions (in Korean or English) including the medicare.gov website. Nurse's Office Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00AM - 2:00 PM Michelle Mayott, ASAC Medicare Counselor to assist with Medicare questions including the medicare.gov website. Nurse's Office	Information & Assistance Monday, November 9, & 23, 2009 10:00AM - Noon Sheila Baker, Long Term Care Resource Specialist to provide information and referral to other agencies on long term care. Nurse's Office
Center Building is closed Wednesday November 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM and Thursday November 26, 2009 for Thanksgiving Day Holiday	Monthly Birthday Party Friday, November 27, 2009 7:00 PM Each month the Anchorage Senior Center celebrates the birthday of all Center members that had a birthday during the month. This time we celebrate November birthdays. The party is being hosted by the Girl Scouts. Mark your calendar. Call (907) 258-7823 for more information.
'TIS THE SEASON: CHOOSE YOUR REASON(S) TO JOIN OR RENEW CENTER LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN With the goal of a 20% increase, the Anchorage Senior Activity Center will kick-off a giant Membership Campaign on July 29th. . The theme of the campaign is: "'Tis The Season: Choose Your Reason(s) To Join or Renew." Chief Administrator, Cathy Lee, reports, "The center is truly a resource for the entire community, serving seniors and Anchorage residents of all ages. Now, we have memberships available for all ages as well as for Businesses in our community. The purchase of a membership is an investment in the future of Anchorage." A new category of membership that allows businesses to demonstrate support of the center, a Business Membership, will be introduced. Hagen Insurance and Plethora Designs Day Spa & Boutique are the first to join the Center as business members. Also, due to the wealth of programs, catering, classes, and activities available at the center, Associate Memberships are increasingly popular for persons under 55 years of age The campaign runs through December so Join or Renew now. Benefits include a monthly subscription to the Senior Borealis Newsletter and discounts on activity fees.: Applications forms can be copied from the ASAC Website or phone: 907-258-7823. R. Y. (Roz) Woodhouse, ASAC Membership Associate	Marian McDonald November Volunteer of the Month Ms. McDonald helps in the library and using her nursing skills by checking blood pressure. Thank you Marian!
My Medication: What's Age Got To Do With It? Wednesday, December 2, 2009 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Do you take multiple medications? Do your medications sometimes cause side effects? Did you know that medications can act very differently on women than men? Did you know that aging affects medication use? Featuring: Dr. Betty Buchan Assistant Professor of Public Health University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Buchan will speak for about 45 minutes. She will be available to speak to individuals and answer specific questions.	Noel Bazaar & Bake Sale Saturday December 5, 2009 & Sunday December 6, 2009 Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM Handcrafted items, gifts, antiques, art, jewelry, collectables, & homemade goodies straight from senior Kitchens.
Annual Senior Holiday Dinner Saturday December 12, 2009 11:00 AM ASAC Members 55 and older are free, other 55+ seniors are charged $10.00. Seniors joining ASAC at the dinner will be served a free meal. Persons younger than 55 will not be served at this age restricted event.