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Parks and Recreation

Harris Center

425 Perry St

Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook

Community Programs Coordinator

The Crafty Crew

Come hang out with us on select Friday afternoons each month and enjoy making a seasonal craft with step-by-step instruction from Wendy! $10/person to cover the cost of supplies. Please register in advance.

Decorative Traveling Drinking Cup • 05/03 • 2:00-3:30 p.m. • Harris Center

Mosaic Picture Frame • 06/07 • 2:00-3:30p.m. • Harris Center

Chalk and Cork Board • 07/05 • 2:00-3:30p.m. • Harris Center

Card Making with Toothpicks • 08/02 • 2:00-3:30p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • scook@auburnalabama.org

Bingo & Lunch To-Go

On the first and third Tuesday of each month enjoy the opportunity to play bingo and catch up with friends. Participants will be provided a boxed lunch to take home. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PAY CASH OR BRING A COVERED DISH ON BINGO DAY. Space is limited for in-person bingo so if you register, but cannot attend, please call and let us know. $10 per bingo day.

Tuesdays • 04/16, 05/21, 05/07, 06/04, 06/18, 07/02, 07/16, 08/06, 08/20 • 10:30 a.m. - Noon • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • scook@auburnalabama.org

Munch and Mingle Lunch Club

Get together with old friends and make some new as we gather on select Wednesday afternoons each month for lunch at a local restaurant. Participants must provide their own transportation and cover the cost of lunch. Senior discounts may apply at some restaurants. Please register by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday prior so reservations can be made for the group.

Wednesday • 04/24 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • IL Forno

Wednesday • 05/22 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  • Don Julio

Wednesday • 06/12 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Conquistador

Wednesday • 07/10 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Texas Road House

Wednesday • 08/14 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • MELT

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • scook@auburnalabama.org

Read and Reflect Book Club

Read and Reflect Book Club meets at the Harris Center and via Zoom on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss a selected book. Most books are available for check out at the Auburn Public Library, located at 749 East Thach Avenue. Please call 334-501-3190 or use the library link at auburnalabama.org to reserve your copy today. Email Sarah to be added to the Read and Reflect email list. A Zoom link will be sent to the Read and Reflect email list. FREE to the public.

April • Horse

May • Good Night

JuneHomecoming by Kate Morton

JulyOur Missing Hearts by Celeste NG

AugustFunny Farm by Laurie Zaleski

Tuesdays • 04/30, 05/27, 06/25, 07/30, 08/27 • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • scook@auburnalabama.org

Food for Thought: Breakfast and Speaker Series

On selected Tuesdays this fall, join us for a FREE breakfast and entertaining speaker. Please register in advance at the Harris Center so we can provide enough food. FREE to the public. Speakers will be posted in the Senior Connection Newsletter.

Tuesdays • 04/30, 05/28 • 9 - 10:00 a.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • scook@auburnalabama.org

GET OUT AND GO! LOCAL ADVENTURE CLUB

Join us throughout the quarter as we venture out to take advantage of the local sights and activities! Participants must provide their own transportation to each location. Look for directions and more details in the Senior Connection newsletter each month. Please register in advance.

April  • Choctafula Farm $12

Friday • 04/12 • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

June: Paint and Sip Class at Visions of Colors Paint and Pour Studio $40

Wednesday • 06/05 • 7:00-9:00p.m.

July: Baking Class at Boulangerie French Bakery $20

Date and Time TBD

COOKBOOK CLUB

A cookbook club is a combination of a lot of good things. It is kind of like a book club, kind of like a potluck dinner, but together. Everyone gets to try new foods and talk about it. Stop by the Harris Center to browse the cookbook and pick out your recipe. You will bring your dish for everyone to sample and discuss. Please make enough for ten people. Winter Cookbook: Big Love Cooking: 75 Recipes for Satisfying, Shareable Comfort Food Spring Cookbook: The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100

Monday • 04/22 • noon- 1:00 p.m. • Harris Center

Monday • 07/29 • noon- 1:00 p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Sarah Cook • (334) 501-2948 • scook@auburnalabama.org

How Tax Planning Changes Through Four Stages of Retiremen

Attend this workshop and you will learn the critical tax question you must answer BEFORE retirement, the surprises that often make retirement more expensive, what the Social Security "tax trap" is and how you can avoid it, why tapping assets in the wrong order can trigger higher Medicare premiums, why you need to manage taxes even before you retire, the four stages of retirement and important tax actions in each stage including tricky IRA challenges, mistakes to avoid when it comes to your investment portfolio, health care, and estate. You need a retirement tax strategy that will identify the types of taxes you will face at various stages, address how taxes impact Social Security and Medicare, and plan when to tap different accounts so you don't overpay taxes. Participants should only plan to attend one session as all sessions will cover the same material. All participants will be required to register. If you plan to register the day of the workshop, please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early so the front desk staff can assist you. FREE.

Tuesday • 06/04 • 1:00-2:00p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Fred Middleton • (334) 481-1222 • fred@pmgplanning.com

Savvy IRA Planning - Tax-Saving Strategies to Help You Get More Out of Your IRA

At this workshop you will learn: 7 strategies for Savvy IRA planning, 6 roll over options for your retirement, plan funds, SECURE Act changes to IRA planning, 3 common required minimum, distribution mistakes, the difference between indirect and direct rollovers, how to coordinate your IRA planning with your overall retirement, estate, tax, Social Security and financial plans, and 3 different options for spousal IRA beneficiaries. The decisions you make today can have, an impact on your overall retirement plan! Participants should only plan to attend one session as all sessions will cover the same material. All participants will be required to register. If you plan to register the day of the workshop, please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early so the front desk staff can assist you. FREE.

Tuesday • 07/09 • 1:00-2:00p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Fred Middleton • (334) 481-1222 • fred@pmgplanning.com

Savvy Generational Planning: How to Plan, Communicate, and Execute the Smooth Transfer of Assets

At this workshop you will learn: 7 strategies for Savvy IRA planning, 6 roll over options for your retirement, plan funds, SECURE Act changes to IRA planning, 3 common required minimum distribution mistakes, the difference between indirect and direct rollovers, how to coordinate your IRA planning with your overall retirement, estate, tax, Social Security and financial plans, 3 different options for spousal IRA beneficiaries, the decisions you make today can have an impact on your overall retirement plan! Participants should only plan to attend one session, as all sessions will cover the same material. Securities and Advisory Services are offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker/dealer, and a Registered Investment Adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. All participants will be required to register. If you plan to register the day of the workshop, please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early so the front desk staff can assist you. FREE.

Tuesday • 08/06 • 1:00-2:00p.m. • Harris Center

Contact: Fred Middleton • (334) 481-1222 • fred@pmgplanning.com