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Mangum-Howell Center’s free intergenerational programs are part of Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jerry Eversole’s educational and recreational commitment to Harris County residents. Mangum-Howell Center is located in Doss Park at 2500 Frick Road, Houston 77038, west of Veterans Memorial Drive and south of Beltway 8. Center hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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For more information regarding classes or other Center programs, please call (281) 591-7830. Information on these and other programs can also be found by visiting www.hcp4.net/ccenters.
Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or physical ability. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in any program should contact Mangum-Howell Center. An adult must accompany children under the age of 18.
Class sizes are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rhythm Walking
Weekdays at 8:10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Start or end your day with a 2˝-mile walk to music in the comfort of the Center.
Aerobic Exercise
Weekdays at 9 a.m., except Wednesdays (Doss Activity Building)
Weekdays at 6 p.m., except Fridays
A volunteer instructor leads this aerobic workout. Note: Child care is not provided. For the safety of your children, please make child care arrangements.
Intermediate and Advanced Quilting
Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m.
Take this opportunity to quilt, share ideas, and enjoy the fellowship of other quilters.
Beginning and Intermediate T’ai Chi
Beginning Class: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Intermediate Class: Tuesdays, 24 Steps at 10 a.m. and/or 32 Steps at 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 24 Steps at 10:45 a.m. and/or 32 Steps at 12:30 p.m.
A volunteer instructs these t’ai chi classes where slow, circular, and fluid movements build strength, balance, and a sense of well-being.
Mah-Jongg
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m.
A volunteer instructor teaches this fun, popular Chinese game similar to rummy.
Dart Baseball
Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m.
No skills are needed to join the dart baseball team—just a willingness to try. A $1 per week suggested donation helps defray the cost of supplies.
Hatha Yoga
Mondays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Doss Activity Building)
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Mangum-Howell Center)
A certified yoga instructor leads hatha yoga, a form of exercise based on the belief that the body and breath are intimately connected with the mind by controlling breathing and holding the body in steady poses, or asanas.
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING
Mondays: Beginning I Class at noon; Beginning II Class at 1 p.m.; Intermediate Class at 2 p.m.
Talented volunteers teach popular line dances. A partner is not needed and participants should wear light colored, rubber-soled shoes.
Beaded Jewelry
Mondays at 1 p.m.
A volunteer instructor leads this fun and creative class that makes custom beaded jewelry.
Fun ’N’ Fit Arcade (Nintendo® Wii™)
Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join the Mangum-Howell Fun ’N’ Fit Arcade group for a variety of virtual games. Using a television and remote control, learn to play baseball, boxing, golf, and tennis.
Tae Kwon Do Martial Art
Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Doss Activity Building)
A volunteer Texas state karate champion with a third-degree black belt leads these free tae kwon do karate classes. A white, karate-style uniform is required and may be purchased for $30 at the first class. Cash only please. For more information, call Albert Rangel at (281) 415-6008.
Urban Line Dancing
Mondays at 7 p.m.
A volunteer instructor leads this new dance craze. This class exercises both the body and mind in a fun and exciting way with choreographed steps to jazz, pop, hip-hop, or rhythm-and-blues music. A partner is not needed.
Sit and Be Fit Exercise
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m.
This great exercise experience is designed to help people who suffer with arthritis, joint aches, and stiffness.
Ceramics
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a break for lunch
Learn how to prepare, paint, glaze, and fire a variety of green ware pieces. A $2 per class suggested donation helps defray the cost of supplies. Only pieces painted by students during class may be fired.
New Class: Mediation
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Volunteer instructor Warren Light covers many different techniques of meditation that help achieve calmness, relaxation, concentration, compassion, a sense of well-being, and insight.
Mangum-Howell Coupon Clippers
Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Doss Activity Building)
Join these chipper clippers as they prepare coupons for shipment to 36 military bases around the world. Scissors and coupons are provided.
Beginning Sewing and Serging
Tuesdays, Sewing at 1:30 p.m. and Serging at 2:30 p.m.
A volunteer instructor covers basic machine stitches, measuring, combining and interchanging patterns, as well as the techniques for serger sewing. Participants can bring a sewing machine or serger, or use one of the Center’s.
Doss Pickers and Singers Band
Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Join this upbeat, fun-loving musical band that meets Tuesday afternoons. This group entertains at churches, hospitals, and multi-care facilities.
Youth Sewing
Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
A volunteer instructor teaches beginning sewing and serging classes, which cover basic machine stitches, measuring, combining and interchanging patterns, and seam finishing. While the Center has several machines for students’ use, please bring your own serger or sewing machine to become familiar with how it operates.
Beginning Line Dancing
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
A volunteer instructor teaches popular line dances.
Watercolor
Tuesdays, June 2 and 9 at 1 p.m.
A professional artist and instructor teaches the fundamentals of watercolor using a variety of subject matter.
Beginning Oil Painting
Tuesdays, June 2 and 9 at 6 p.m.
Join a professional artist as she teaches composition, design, color, and contrast using a variety of subject matter.
Woodworking Group
Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. (Doss Activity Building)
These “how to” sessions include designing patterns and the use of different tools. A $1 per class suggested donation helps defray the cost of additional supplies.
Blood Pressure Check
Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
A retired registered nurse determines your blood pressure free of charge.
Party Bridge, Cards, and Dominoes
Party Bridge: Wednesdays at noon
Cards and Dominoes: Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Bring a partner or attend alone and try your hand at a variety of card games or dominoes.
Advanced Stamping and Embossing
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Share your knowledge and techniques with others as they create quality greeting cards, stationery, and other paper treasures. A basic supply kit is needed to participate, however, observers are welcome.
Guitar Lessons with Travis Hunt
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
These free lessons are open to everyone and no prior guitar experience is necessary to participate.
Intermediate Knitting and Crocheting
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Share your knitting and crocheting techniques with other seasoned veterans.
Fun ’N’ Fit Bowling (Nintendo® Wii™)
Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join the Mangum-Howell Fun ’N’ Fit Bowling Team for a game of virtual bowling. Using a television and remote control, this virtual video game is sure to strike a chord.
Ten-Form Integral T’ai Chi
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Fridays at 8 a.m.
Volunteers instruct a combination of exercise, breathing, relaxation, visualization, and meditation techniques.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Thursdays at 9 a.m.
This support group offers nutritional information and encouragement to help control weight.
Intermediate Bridge
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
A volunteer instructor teaches intermediate bridge lessons. Classes are limited to players with basic experience.
Duplicate Bridge
Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of American Standard Bridge in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
French
Thursdays: Beginning classes from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Intermediate classes from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn to parlez Francais with volunteer Jean Teyssot who teaches the basics of French grammar, speech, vocabulary, and writing. Jean’s intermediate classes introduce French music and dancing.
Elite Express Cloggers
Thursdays: Beginning Class from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Intermediate Class from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
A volunteer instructor teaches the techniques of clog dancing that is done in time with rousing fiddle and bluegrass music. A partner is not needed.
Monthly Computer Club Meeting
Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Are you experiencing computer-related problems? If so, bring your computer or laptop to the Center to discuss the problems with a volunteer computer professional.
Beading
Fridays at 1 p.m.
A volunteer instructor leads this lively group of beaders that create a variety of beaded items such as decorative jewelry, holiday ornaments, and home decor.
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Posted on May 23, 2009 21:36pm by admin
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