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 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 July 10 - At First Sight (1998) July 17 - For Richer, For Poorer (1992) July 24 - White Oleander (2002) July 31 - The Babe (1995) Popcorn Available	Regular Summer Hours For June, July and August 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
'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." The campaign kick-off will take place in conjunction with the Center's Fourth Annual Open House. Hours are 10 AM to 6 PM. The fun-filled event will feature refreshments, tours, demonstrations, prizes and more. 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	Center Building is closed Friday July 3, 2009 for Independence Holiday
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	Information & Assistance Monday, July 6, and July 20, 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
Medicare Help 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	Brain Testing Series Tuesday, July14, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Try your brain on fun tests, puzzles and games.
Stars and Stripes Buffet July 26, 2009 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Menu Barbecued Ribs• Mesquite Chicken• Baked Beans• Coleslaw• Potato Salad• Salad Bar• Dessert $15 person $8 4 - 12 years under 4 and over 90 FREE!	'TIS THE SEASON: CHOOSE YOUR REASON(S) TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Open House & Membership Campaign Kick-Off Memberships Available for All Ages Refreshments, Demonstrations, Tours, Prizes Download application on this site Or Call: 907-258-7823
Delores Walker July Volunteer of the Month Ms. Walker is helping maintain the Center flowerbeds with planting and weeding. Thank you Delores!	Monthly Birthday Party Friday, July 31, 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 July birthdays. The party is being hosted by the Girl Scouts. Mark your calendar. Call (907) 258-7823 for more information.
Bus to the Fair Friday, September 4, 2009 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Alaska State Fairgrounds trip $25 Seniors Others $29 Fair Admission included See the Tuesday & Thursday Travel Desk for details