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TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Our transportation program will provide seniors who cannot drive, lack transportation or live too far from a bus route, with transportation from their homes to our senior center. This will allow seniors to participate in activities, socialize, have a delicious and nutritious lunch, and much more. Space is limited. To get more information, check your eligibility, and reserve your seat, call our office before 3:30 p.m. the day before you want to ride, 304-290-7661. The suggested donation is $2.
LUNCH IN THE CENTER
We invite you to join us for a delicious meal, served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults aged 60 or older eat for a suggested donation of $2. Menus can be found on our website, Facebook page, or at our agency. Lunch is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Menus are subject to change without notice. All meals are served with a carton of 2% white milk. This week’s menu is TBD.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Subject to change
POOL TABLES
Monday: 8-11 a.m., noon to 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday: noon to 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 8-11 a.m. & noon to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 8-11 a.m. & noon to 3:45 p.m.
Friday: noon to 3:45 p.m.
COMPUTER LAB
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Must sign consent form
DOMINOES
Tuesday & Thursday
noon - 3:45 p.m.
Nutrition room
MAHJONG
Monday & Wednesday
noon - 3:45 p.m.
Nutrition Room
SPONSORED BINGO
Every Friday
10 - 11 a.m.
EXERCISE ROOM
(Must sign a release form)
Call for availability, 304-296-9812
GROUP EXERCISE CLASS
Tuesday & Thursday
10 to 11 a.m.
The exercises focus on promoting range of motion, flexibility, and balance. They can be done standing or sitting in a chair. This class is currently full.
LINE DANCING
Wednesdays – except for the second Wednesday of the month
10 to 11 a.m.
Learn the traditional and contemporary line dances in this fun class. Your instructor, Amy, will guide you through each dance. This class is open to beginners as well as more seasoned line dancers.
**If Mon County schools close due to inclement weather, Line Dancing Class will be canceled.
DRUMS ALIVE
Mondays and Wednesdays
10 to 11 a.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Please refer to our "Drums Alive Class Schedule" for the correlated times and dates. This can be found on our Facebook and/or around our center.
Join Tori for this super fun exercise class that gets your body moving.
BINGOCIZE
**Class will return in 2027**
Mondays & Wednesdays
Join us for this fun combo of bingo and movement.
**Keep watching our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.**
Westside Senior Center
500 Dupont Road, Westover
Phone: 304-296-6583
HOURS: 9 a.m. - noon Monday through Friday and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
The dues are $10 per year, all expiring on June 30. This includes free use of the exercise room, and a discounted rate for the pavilion rental. Members will receive a monthly newsletter which gives them first notice of all events and exclusive members only events. A weekly email is sent to everyone reminding them of upcoming events for the week.
The large pavilion is available for rent. The pavilion has 6 12-foot picnic tables and can easily accommodate a large crowd. Other tables are available for food service and there are several benches in the pavilion area. There is also a cornhole area available. There is a stage area and restrooms nearby. Call 304-296-6583. Dates are filling up fast. Call soon.
Our exercise room is available when the center is open.
BINGO: Bingo every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. and kitchen opens at 5 p.m. No reserved tables. Cards are $5 each (e.g. – 4 cards are $20 and 6 cards are $30). You can play any number of cards you want. We use paper and daubers. Daubers are for sale, or you can use one to return at the end of the night. Our kitchen features hot dogs with or without chili, nachos, soft pretzels, and soft drinks each night. We will have a feature rotating sandwich each week also.
CARDS AND GAMES: Tuesday and Thursday mornings are especially active for our card plays and anyone is invited to join in. Playing usually starts shortly after 9. If you are interested in other days of the week, get a group together and stop in.
MAHJONG: Thursday at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome as some experienced players have volunteered to teach.
DULCIMERS: They get together on Tuesday mornings to play and practice. They welcome anyone who would like to learn also. Judy Werner leads this group, and it is enjoyable to just sit and listen.
LINE DANCING: We now have line dancing classes on Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m. The classes are designed for beginners, but all are welcome.
TAI CHI - Cecil Pollard is currently holding Tai Chi classes on Thursday evenings at 6. This will continue through September 3 and then take a 2-week break. They will resume on September 24.
MOUNTAINEER WATCH PARTIES: Join us whenever the Mountaineers play. We have a big screen TV and ESPN+, so we have you covered whether they are home or away.
EXERCISE CLASS - We concentrate on stretching, cardio and strength with videos designed for seniors. Most exercises are performed in a chair but will enhance everyone's balance, strength and stamina.
HAND AND FOOT TOURNMENT - On the 4th Thursday of each month, a Hand and Foot Tournament is held. Please arrive by 9:45 so that teams can be set up. Play will commence at 10 a.m. One round will be played and then the center will serve lunch. Round two will begin after lunch. The team with the highest combined score will be declared winners. No prize, just a picture for our newsletter
MOVIE NIGHT - On the second Friday night of each month at 6 p.m., we will view a movie in our TV room. Selection of movies come from our members. We all relax with our popcorn and watch a movie on our big screen TV.
MUSIC BINGO - On the third Friday of each month at 6 p.m., we play Music Bingo. If you haven't played before instead of numbers a genre of music is played and you mark the title of the song on your card. Each card played is $10. Come and play, sing-along and enjoy a snack from our concession stand. The doors and kitchen open at 5.
6TH ANNUAL CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES - Mark your calendar to attend. All are welcome. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and concert will begin in the pavilion at 6 p.m. If you come for dinner, we greatly appreciate a donation for the meal to defer costs.
September 4 - Pam & Barry
October 2 - Brandon Howdershelt
UPCOMING
SEPTEMBER 4 - DINNER AND CONCERT IN THE PARK - Dinner of BBQ Pulled Pork, coleslaw, cheesy potatoes and dessert will be served for a suggested donation of $5 at 5 p.m. Pam and Barry will be performing oldies in the pavilion from 6 to 8.
SEPTEMBER 7 -CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 9 - Board Meeting at 10 a.m.
SEPTEMBER 11 - Movie Night @ 6 p.m. – “A Face in the Crowd” is a 1957 American satirical drama film directed by Elia Kazan and starring Andy Griffith (in his film debut), Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau. The screenplay by Budd Schulberg is based on his short story “Your Arkansas Traveler” from the 1953 collection “Some Faces in the Crowd.”
SEPTEMBER 18 - Music Bingo featuring Top 100 Greatest Hits - Featuring songs from the 50s to the 90s
SEPTEMBER 24 – HAND AND FOOT TOURNAMENT at 10 a.m. - Plan to arrive by 9:45 for team selection. We will break for lunch between rounds.
Clay-Battelle Senior Center
5977 Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville. Phone: 304-432-8177. New members welcome. Dues are $2 annually or $20 for a lifetime membership.
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday (closed most holidays). Closed when schools are closed due to inclement weather and on Arctic Academy Days.
The exercise room is open when center is open. Cards, magazines, Books, puzzles and pool table are available, or just come and socialize.
The Sassy Stitchers sewing/quilting group meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Questions: Diana Dittman @304-685-8913.
Bingo the first and third Wednesday of each month @ 10 a.m. (See our Facebook page for details)
Board of Directors regular meeting the second Wednesday of each month @ 10 a.m.
Blood Pressure screenings the second Wednesday of each month-10:30 to 11 a.m.
HOME-COOKED MEALS: served in dining area at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Suggested donation $5 for all ages. Carry-outs available. Call between 8:30-10 a.m. to reserve your Carry-out. 304-432-8177.
Covered dish dinners are held the third Tuesday of each month @ 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and a friend and join us. Everyone welcome.
Stay up to date with other activities on our Clay Battelle Senior Center Facebook page.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute -- (OLLI) at WVU
Are you looking for a vibrant community for adults 50+? OLLI at WVU is the place for you to discover new knowledge, connect with new friends, and thrive through lifelong learning inside and outside the classroom. Join us today.
Information at olliatwvu.org or call 304-293-1793.
Schedule for the week of Aug. 30:
Sunday, Aug. 30
OLLI Virtual Happy Hour
Monday, Aug. 31
Big Birthday, Big Plans: Ancestry Lands in the Baltic
Yarn Arts
Afternoon Walking Group
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Collette Travel presentation
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Big Birthday, Big Plans: Ancestry Lands in the Baltic
Retired from the Position, Not the Purpose
Thursday, Sept. 3
Walking Outdoors with Campus Club
Board Games & Bricks
Afternoon Walking Group
Saturday, Sept. 5
Intermediate T'ai Chi
Beginner T'ai Chi