LWSC Women's Health Fair

The Women's Health Fair was well attended ... especially by the ladies in the LWSC Choir.

Day of Play at Dekalb County Exchange Park

Exchange Park - 19 May 2012

LWSC Choir members are so dedicated.  Many had prior engagements today so special thanks to the loyal, brave, and dedicated few who were able to attend the 'Day of Play' at Exchange Park. The sun was relentlessy hot as we performed two selections (King Jesus is A-Listening & Faithful Is Our God).

never too old to play

Older Americans Month 2012 Kickoff Event
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.

Darryl Blackwell, Coordinator/Moderator

Welcome: Elayne Hunter, LWSC Facility Manager

Ms. Hunter gave us the meaning of 'play-dates': a couple of kids getting together with their parents on the side as the children have fun together.  She reminded us that when we stop playing, we begin to go down; we should keep moving until it is over.  She says that here at the LWSC, we have the ability to keep playing in whatever we choose - whether it be the choir, sewing, marshal arts, etc.  She announced that there will be a proclamation for older Americans made at the Board of Commissioners meeting tomorrow.  Her closing words of wisdom to us were to remind us that "we are going to keep living until it is over... who can ask for anything more?"

Musical Selections:  LWSC Choir

• It's Good to Know Jesus (Rose Miles, Lead)
• Faithful Is Our God

Martial Arts Exhibition:  The Ageless Warriors
The Martial Arts Exhibition Warriors were fierce in their presentation.  During their presentation for us, we were enlightened on what to do if we found ourselves in potentially dangerous situations - it is all in the hitting... knowing when to, how to, and where to hit... a good blow to the gut!!!

We were told that if someone comes after you, hurt them, then GET OUT!!!  Take your hands and clap their ears to throw them off balance (this messes with their equilibrium)... instead of clapping your hands together, simultaneously clap each hand over their ears.

The aim of the Martial Arts Class is to meet you where you are both mentally and physically.

The Ageless Warriors 

Other seniors in attendance who have gone through the class were acknowledged and asked to come forward.

Musical Selections:  LWSC Choir

• It's Your Season (Lloyd Alaman, Lead)
• I'm Looking For a Miracle

"Fit Moves": Marcia Berlin, RD, LD, ARC Health & Wellness Specialist

 Ms. Berlin gave us the 3 C's to maintain good and healthy habits:

• Cook  -  Cook and eat more regularly at home. Foods prepared by restaurants are delicious but have more salt and sugar added than needed in our daily diets.  Home-cooking does not have to be elaborate - we can prepare quick and easy meals.  Salads and/or sandwiches are examples of meals prepared within minutes. 

• Chill  -  Relax.  Do things that you enjoy doing (gardening, reading, walking, meditating, praying, listening to music, email friends, check Facebook messages, etc.).  Manage stress.

• Cardio (muscle and bone building)  -  Play while doing laundry or dishes.  We can workout at anytime.  Fit some fun fitness in for ourselves this week (and every week).  We need cardio on a regular basis... fitness can be fun... a treat... a mini vacation.

We were encouraged to get up out of our seats, come forward, and get fit during her session.  She taught us fun exercises and, by the end of the session, we had worked up a sweat.

A few of us stayed around to be a part of a group photo with Ms. Berlin.

LWSC & Guests 2012 Black History Program

Black Women in American History and Culture

Thursday, February 23, 2012

2:30 p.m.

Lou Walker Senior Center

2538 Panola Road

Lithonia, GA  30058

Today we give honor to the following women because of their achievements in the music industry: Albertina Walker, the Queen of Gospel; Dorothy Norwood, the World’s Greatest Gospel Storyteller; Dottie Peoples, the Songbird of the South; Etta James, one of the most dynamic singers in music; Lena Horne, an American singer/actress/civil rights activist/dancer; and Atlanta Native Mattiwilda Dobbs, an internationally known opera star. You will hear a short Bio of each of these ladies by various choir members during our program so please pay close attention... the answers to the quiz within your programs are included in these Bios.

~ PROGRAMME~
Master of Ceremony: Lloyd Alaman
Invocation: James Steger
Welcome: Willie Alexander

Black National Anthem
(Lift Every Voice and Sing)
~Audience~

Introduction of Dorothy Norwood: Theresa Boles
Somebody Prayed For Me
~Rose Miles, Lead~

Introduction of Mattiwilda Dobbs: James Steger
 Lord I Can't Turn Back
~Catherine Alaman, Lead~

Does Anybody Here Love My Jesus
~Constance Talford, Soloist~

Samuel O. Williams' Dance Troupe
 Modern Ballet Class:
Elayn Ansara, Memory Briggs, Mattie Carson-Shaw, Emma Dixon, Jeraleane Givens, Carolyn Hill, Geraldine House-Thomas, Diann Hudson, Do'Rethea Jones, Karlane Kin, Dorothy Linton, Lalita Maz, Claudette Powdar, Angela Sanford, Linda Smith, Jacqueline Tyler, Iona Young

Introduction of Albertina Walker:
~Irmogene Alexander~

If I Perish
~Hazel Daniel, Lead~
Trio:
 ~Gwendolyn Bonner, Marie Phinisee, Naomi Taylor~

Let Us Break Bread Together
~Maudell Marable, Soloist~

The Storm Is Almost Gone
~LWSC Choir~

Skit by Ann Hunt Smith:
Black Music in Historical Perspective,
Birth of the Sorrow Song
~Ann Hunt Smith, Lloyd Alaman, Charles Griffin, Harvey Porter~

No Trouble At the River
~Sue Wright, Lead~

Introduction of Lena Horne:
Willie Alexander

Stormy Weather
~Sophie Cleveland, Soloist~

Down By the River
~Lloyd Alaman, Lead~

Dance: The Mothers of Zion
Lorene Knight, Leader
~Peace Baptist Church~

Introduction of Etta James:
~Otistine Drake~

At Last
~Shirley Lovingood, Soloist~

Introduction of Dottie Peoples:
~Nancy Porter~

On Time God
~Elizabeth Ann Bethel, Lead~


Special Presentation to Helen Smith
LWSC Choir Musician

Remarks:
~Elayne Hunter, Facility Manager~

Closing Song:
We Shall Overcome

~ ~ ~
Special thanks to Samuel O. Williams and Charleen Knox.

Christmas Concert - Downtown Stone Mountain