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Recreation Guide

Sam Johnson Recreation Center Hours of Operation
401 West 16th St. Plano, Texas 75075 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm
972-941-7155 | www.plano.gov Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday 8:00am to 12:00 noon

Information Events
The center reopened on March 18 after a yearlong renovation with a new, Valentine Tea #23694
2,800-square-foot cardio and weight room addition overlooking Harrington Friday, February 14
Park. The center’s famed Gazebo Café received an extensive face-lift with more 2pm to 3:30pm
dining space and a reconfigured kitchen, which will allow staff and volunteers $5
to better serve patrons. Love is in the air!
Sam Johnson Recreation Center Council will have a Valentine Tea to celebrate
Membership: $15/year for Plano Residents and $25/year for non residents. this beloved holiday. Wear your fanciest hat (or not) and join us for a cup of tea,
teatime snacks and lovely music. Pre-registration is required.
Other new amenities include:
• New fitness class space The Chocolate Angel & Flowers #25215
• Additional classroom space for classes, seminars, meetings, etc. Wednesday, March 4
• Additional parking and restrooms 10:30am to 2pm
• Expanded area for the Wellness Center for Older Adults $55
Join us for a day to remember!
LUNCH AT THE GAZEBO CAFÉ From the eclectic vintage decor to the nostalgic menu items, you are sure to
experience Southern hospitality at The Chocolate Angel for lunch. After that,
Monday through Friday 11AM - 12:30PM we will head to Fiore x 7 Flower Bar for a Do-It-Yourself Flower Arrangement
Located in SJC and operated by trained volunteers, the Gazebo Café offers lunch Workshop. Bar stools are the only option for seating. Guided by a floral
options for as little as $2. A Standard Menu is offered in addition to the Blue designer, you will experience the art of floral design, learn step-by-step how
Plate Special. Standard Menu includes a selection of sandwiches, salads, to create your very own arrangement and take home your beautiful creation.
sides & baked potatoes. Please bring money for lunch.
Price includes flowers, transportation and chaperone.
We will depart from Liberty Recreation Center.
Pre-registration is required.

Richardson Senior Center Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am to 9:00pm
820 W. Arapaho Richardson, Texas 75080 Wednesday and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
972-744-7800 | www.cor.net
Saturday 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Information Kilgore: Oil and Rangerettes
The Richardson Senior Center provides a wide range of services for citizens Feb. 27 You cannot get more Texas than oil and football drill teams! Kilgore
55 and older in Richardson and the surrounding area. The Richardson Senior was once the center of oil drilling rigs that created the “The World’s Richest
Center is the focal point for older adult services and activities and our goal is to Acre”. The East Texas Oil Museum and The Rangerette Showcase will help you
provide those services and activities that will meet the particular needs of the understand the history of the Texas oil boom and the drill team phenomenon
population we serve. We invite you to join us and become a part of our Senior that still draws a nationwide following. A tour of this historic town, a visit to the
Center family. Broadcast Communications Museum and lunch is also included. $89
Events Classes
Valentine Serenade AARP Tax Assistance
Well known violinist, Lev Kardonsky will perform Feb. 14, 1 p.m. Refreshments Feb. 7-April 10 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
served. No Fee The AARP income tax assistance program will be offered each Friday by trained
volunteers. Please bring last years tax return and your social security card. No
Vegas Show Night fee
Feb. 19 6:30 p.m. ***Please Note ***
Join us for a fun night of entertainment, Vegas Style. Richard Barry will perform Location of 2020 Tax Assistance site has changed to:
his Celebrity Legends Spectacular. WE encourage you to come dressed for an Huffhines Recreation Center
evening night out. Light Hor d’oeuvres, dessert and coffee will be served. A 200 North Plano Rd.
door prize will be drawn. Buy your ticket now. $5 Richardson, Tx 75081

Trips
Tour Bureau of Engraving
Feb. 4 $10
The bus will load at 9 a.m. Lunch is on your own at Chick-fil-A. The bus should
return to Senior Center around 4 p.m.

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