FAIR PARK SENIORS: Like pool? Then you may love Fair Park's annual Pool League!

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Pool is just one of the many activities offered at Fair Park.

October 20, 2009

By Donna Rule / Chronicle contributor The Crossville Chronicle Tue Oct 20, 2009, 09:35 AM CDT

Now that the cooler weather is upon us, most of us are seriously considering participating in some enjoyable indoor fun to keep out of the cold. And what better place to do that than Fair Park!

Fair Park has many programs that will tickle your fancy. Bingo (originally called “Beano” because beans were used to mark the numbers called on players’ cards instead of discs or sliding windows) is as fun and addictive as it was in 1929 and is played enthusiastically at the center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Traditional card games such as pinochle, euchre, and bridge are also played throughout the week. If you don’t know how to play these games — don’t worry. Players are always ready to lend a helping hand and offer sage advice to novice players.

The 8-Ball Pool League is also starting this week on Tuesday, Oct. 27. This yearly event pits the “best of the best” in a competition that lasts from the end of the year into the spring of next, depending on the number of teams. A sign-up sheet with all the information you need to know is available in the pool room — if you are interested and can commit to attending this league every week, please sign up.

And there’s more! If your taste runs to music, why not try guitar classes? Billiards is played daily in a fully equipped poolroom, complete with four full-sized tables. Ceramics, quilting, and art classes are available to those with an artistic bent.

This is by no means a complete list of all that Fair Park has to offer, and to keep informed about Fair Park’s activities and to learn about its corporate partnerships, you can visit the center Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also visit the center’s Web site at www.fairparkseniorcenter.org to keep up-to-date on the latest programs and activities that are being offered as well as online versions of the center’s monthly newsletter “Newsline.” Take advantage of the resources that Fair Park offers — get involved, and become part of the fun!

NOTE: Basic I and II Computer Classes are ongoing — call for more information and to sign up for classes.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

•10 a.m. — Beginning electric guitar with Tom Fincher.

•11 a.m. — Intermediate electric guitar with Tom Fincher.

•12:30 p.m. — Creative Quilters.

•1 p.m. — Guitar forum.

•1 p.m. — Cribbage with Andy Bertolino.

•1 p.m. — CPR Certification Class — full. Please call to be placed on waiting list for next class.

Thursday, Oct. 22

•9 a.m. — SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement.

•10 a.m. — Table tennis.

•10:15 a.m. — Beginning yoga with G. King.

•12:30 p.m. — Bridge Bunch.

•1 p.m. — Ceramics with Eileen O'Barsky.

•1 p.m. — Euchre with Tommy Cole.

•2 p.m. — Senior chess club — open play, everyone welcome.

•4 p.m. — Healthy Eating Class — $10 per person per class. Call to reserve your spot.

•6:30 p.m. — Line dancing.

•6:30 p.m. — ER4YT with Larry Nesbit.

Friday, Oct. 23

•9 a.m. — Beginning Bridge with Marcel Bilodeau.

•10:30 a.m. — CMC bingo.

•10:30 a.m. — Darts with Chuck Toodle.

•12:30 p.m. — Bridge class.

Monday, Oct. 26

•8 a.m. — Table tennis.

•9 a.m. — Veggie bingo.

•11 a.m. — Line dancing.

•12:30 p.m. — Pinochle.

•12:30 p.m. — Bridge Bunch.

•1 p.m. — Painting with the Masters with Glenna King.

•1 p.m. — Cribbage with Andy Bertolino — everyone welcome.

•6:30 p.m. — ER4YT with Larry Nesbit.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

•9 a.m. — SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength and Range of Movement.

•10 a.m. — ER4YT with Larry Nesbit.

•10 a.m. — Advanced Tai Chi with Diane Parvin.

•11 a.m. — Beginner Tai Chi with Angie Bedard.

•12:30 p.m. — Pool League begins — sign up in pool room.

•1 p.m. — Chair stretches with Glenna King.

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