Message from the Senior Coordinator

Last year proved to be a testimony that our program is important to you. Our classes and trips have been very successful.

I wanted to welcome back Joan Self, who works in our office. She has recovered from a broken foot and is back in full force after two surgeries. During her absence, Marilyn Vodovar and Charlotte Walker worked tirelessly to accomplish our tasks. They also worked in extreme circumstances when our building was broken into two times during the summer. If you hear a beeping sound as you enter, you will realize that we now have an alarm system.

What would we do without our volunteers who put together the COMPASS schedule? The group, headed by Charlotte Walker, included Jean Bump, Carmelita Yeager, Marge Dale, Alba Collins and Lennie Snow. Thanks to all of you! Sid Hooper also continues to volunteer in our office on a regular basis.

Our Senior Advisory Council did a spectacular job in assisting our seniors at the Luncheon Card Party held at Village on the Park. Thanks to the Advisory Council members and the seniors who attended the function. Twenty-five nice door prizes were given away but the real winner was Janice Steele who won the 50/50 cash drawing. It was a lot of fun.

Village on the Park will also be a new site in Friendswood for two classes to be offered to the community through our program. Look for Brazilian embroidery (taught by Charlotte Walker) and Line Dancing (taught by Jackie Arbegust). Both classes are free but you must have a current senior ID card and register for the class you wish to attend.

The raffles were complete with the winners, Joan Self and Sheila Buckley, of the hammocks (donated and made by Herman Auer). The winner of the Christmas tree with the ornaments (made by our gourd class taught by Gloria Conz) was Charlotte Walker.

Thanks to our sponsor (Select Care Texan Plus) for the wonderful Ice Cream Social that was held on August 24. We also were awed by Sallie Anderson's artwork and publications and by Jan Johnson who signed personal copies of her book "Walking Historic Galveston."

When you review our schedule, don't forget to mark your calendars for the things that interest you in the section "Things to Do in Your Own Backyard." We need donations for our garage sale scheduled for April 10.

Spring into action and take advantage of all the things our college and senior adult program have to offer. We are open to all your ideas and suggestions. Just call me.

Sincerely,

Eva R. Neinas, Coordinator
Senior Adult Program
1130 Delmar
La Marque, TX 77568
409/938-1211 ext. 432
1-888-258-8859 ext. 432

Senior Adult Program Card : OneCard

Any person who is 55 years of age or better may purchase a College of the Mainland OneCard. Pictures are taken at the Welcome Center located in the Administration Building. The cost of this card is $10 for senior in-district residents of Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, San Leon, Bacliff, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Algoa, Arcadia and Alta Loma and $20 for all other seniors who are considered out-of-district residents. This OneCard is NON-REFUNDABLE and is valid for one academic year from Sep. 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010. If you purchase the card later in a fiscal year, there is no proportional discount on the $10/$20 card. Call Eva Neinas at ext. 432 for a special discount for JSC Federal Credit Union members.

The Senior OneCard entitles you to:

  • Enroll in Senior Adult Program classes at nominal cost. See the COMPASS Publication above;
  • Enroll in Senior Adult trips at nominal cost. See the COMPASS Publication above;
  • A 50 percent tuition only reduction for Continuing Education classes (NOTE: all fees, book fees and facility charges are not discounted and must be paid upon enrollment. See the Continuing Education Schedule.);
  • Big discount on senior recreational membership;
  • Use the COM Library;
  • Use the Innovations Computer lab in TVB 320;
  • Discount on COM Cosmetology Services call 409-938-1211, ext. 480;
  • Big discount on tickets for College plays and theater events-call 409-938-1211, ext. 345 or visit www.com.edu/theatre;
  • View theater performances for $5 on special Senior Days;
  • Free notary service - call 409-938-1211, ext. 432;
  • Seniors age 65 or older may audit credit classes up to six hours credit per semester at no expense for tuition (contingent upon availability of space);
  • Blood pressure reading with automated monitor available daily in Senior Office.

Who is a senior adult?

Any person 55 years of age or better.

How do I purchase a OneCard?

If you are purchasing a OneCard for the first time, you must show proof of age by presenting any of the following: driver's license, birth certificate, state ID card, passport. The picture card ID can be obtained at the Welcome Center located in the administration building. The OneCard is non-refundable. You can renew your OneCard anytime after August 15, 2009.

Senior Adult Program

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Senior Advisory Council

Senior Advisory Council

Contact

Eva Neinas
Senior Adult Program Coordinator
1130 Delmar
La Marque, TX 77568
409.938.1211 x432 or 1.888.258.8859 x432
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