Siloam Springs Herald Leader

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Friends of the Library Bookstore

The Friends of the Library Bookstore — located in Siloam Springs Public Library — has a great assortment of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, most priced under $2. Featured are children’s books, a collection of vintage books, and a large section of religious-themed and Christian fiction. Signs in the library will guide patrons to the bookstore area which is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friends of the Library uses all proceeds from the store to benefit the library, especially the children’s summer reading programs. Donations of used books and electronic media in good condition are always welcomed.

Senior exercise options

The Walton Lifetime Health Complex on the campus of John Brown University is a participat­ing facility for both SilverSnea­kers and Silver&Fit programs. These programs are designed for senior Medicare/Medicaid eligible members and offer a unique blend of physical activity for all. Classes are offered five days a week and are taught by certified instructor­s. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. There also is a class that meets in the indoor pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday called “Splash.” If eligible, a SilverSnea­kers or Silver&Fit membership could be covered by insurance at no charge or for a maximum of $25 a year. Find out if you are eligible by going to www.silversnea­kers.com or www. silverandf­it.com. For questions or more informatio­n, call 479-524-7303 or email wlhc@jbu.edu.

Radio Control Modelers

The Siloam Springs Radio Control Modelers is a group of local radio control aircraft flyers who fly all types of aircraft models, including fixed wing, helicopter­s, gliders, multi-copters and drones at Allen Field on Waukesha Road in Siloam Springs. The club flies each weekend and Wednesday afternoons, weather permitting. Club meetings are held at the Siloam Springs City Airport in the pilot’s lounge on the first Tuesday of even numbered months. Anyone interested in watching the club members fly or learning about this fun and interestin­g hobby is welcome. For more informatio­n visit www.siloamspri­ngsmodeler­s.org or call 479-549-5362.

Senior Activity & Wellness Center

The Siloam Springs Senior Activity and Wellness Center, located at 750 Heritage Court, serves lunch daily to seniors 60 and older for a $3 donation. The center has an old-time gospel sing every Tuesday starting at 10:30 a.m. There is a watercolor class every Wednesday. Socializat­ion, Wii bowling & dominoes go on daily. The center offers transporta­tion to seniors inside the city limits. To visit online, go to eohc.org and click the center’s link or visit the center in person to get its activities calendar/ menu. For more informatio­n, call 479-524-5735.

Manna Center Thrift Store

The Manna Center Thrift Store, located behind the Senior Activity Center in Siloam Springs, is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Because new merchandis­e is put out daily, after an item has been in the store for a month it is half price. Also each week the store will have an item that is $1. Check the store weekly for details and like them on Facebook. For more informatio­n, contact store manager Judy Martin at 479-524-4877 or call the center at 524-9825.

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