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Senior Monongalians
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.
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
MAHJONG
Monday & Wednesday
12:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Nutrition Room
SPONSORED BINGO
Every Friday
10 - 11 a.m.
50/50 COVER ALL CASH BINGO GAME
Fridays: 10:45 a.m.
This is a fundraiser for the activities and programs offered by Senior Monongalians. This game is $2 to play and only one bingo card will be used per person.
EXERCISE ROOM
Must sign a release form.
Call for availability, 304-296-9812.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASS
Tuesday & Thursday
10 to 11 a.m.
This class focuses on range of motion, flexibility, and balance exercises that can be done standing up or sitting in a chair.
Please bring your own weights, ball, and stretch strap.
DRUMS ALIVE
Monday: 10 a.m.
Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.
Drums Alive is the fun fitness class that gets you up and moving while listening to some fun music.
BINGOCIZE
Returns in 2027
LINE DANCING
1st, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Guest Speakers
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30 a.m.
Join each week for special community based and elder focused topics, fun activities, entertainment or games.
***Keep checking Facebook, Instagram and the Senior News for updates.***
Westside Senior Center
500 Dupont Road, Westover
Phone: 304-296-6583
HOURS: 9 a.m. - noon Monday through Friday and 6 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.
UPCOMING
OCTOBER 8 - Flu shots and other vaccines will be given by the Monongalia County Health Department at the center from 1 to 3 p.m. There will also be a health fair.
OCTOBER 14 - Board Meeting at 10 a.m.
OCTOBER 9 - Movie Night @ 6 p.m. “9 to 5” is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Colin Higgins, who wrote the screenplay with Patricia Resnick, and starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton in her film debut, Dabney Coleman, Elizabeth Wilson and Sterling Hayden. It tells the story of three working women (played by Fonda, Tomlin and Parton) who live out their fantasies of getting even with and overthrowing their company’s autocratic, “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” vice president (played by Coleman).
OCTOBER 16 - Music Bingo featuring A Tribute to Dolly Parton - Featuring many of her top songs.
OCTOBER 22 – 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 Oct. 4:
Sunday, Oct. 4
OLLI Virtual Happy Hour
Monday, Oct. 5
The New Yorker Discussion Group
Intermediate T'ai Chi
Introduction to T'ai Chi
Baseball History Through the Lives of Seven West Virginians
Yarn Arts
Art Detectives: Forgery, Provenance, and the Science of Authentication
Mon River Band
Afternoon Walking Group
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Yoga for Health and Enjoyment
Great Concertos for Stringed Instruments
Winning the White House: The Evolution of the Presidency
Strength Training Workout
Archaeological Discoveries of Early Mankind in Türkiye
Concentrating on Paying Attention; Exploring Mindfulness
Common Pediatric Conditions People Should Know
Cults and New Religious Movements in America
A Cosmic Grand Tour: The Realms of the Universe
Horse Handling 101
The Birth of the Beat Generation
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Beginning Lap Dulcimer
Non-Fiction Book Club
Some Assembly Required: The Story of the North American Kit Home
Old Testament Contradictions
Kidney Disease Through Two Lenses
Whistles and a Bit More
Advanced Tin Whistle
Talking 'Bout Our Generations
August Wilson and His American Cycle-The First Five: 1904-1957
Tracing Our Roots: DNA, Family History, and the Politics of Identity
Thursday, Oct. 8
Walking Outdoors with Campus Club
Strength Training for Health
Generations: A Study of Differences
T'ai Chi for Arthritis
Campus Club: Let's Do Lunch!
Afternoon Walking Group
Friday, Oct. 9
Curiosity Discussion Group
Film Forum
Saturday, Oct. 10
Intermediate T'ai Chi
Beginner T'ai Chi