December 2019 Activities at a Glance
Southlake Book Club
Book club members will meet in the Palmetto Theater for our Southlake Book Club! If you enjoy getting lost in a story and discussing it with people who are just as passionate about reading, then the book club may be a great option!
When: The fourth Monday of every month @ 3:00 pm – Palmetto Theater
Southlake Choir
If you are interested in joining our community Choir, please see the sign-up sheet in the book. We would love to have you join in any capacity! (Singing, piano playing, instruments, etc.)
When: TBD- Palmetto Theatre
Southlake Knitting Group
Please join us for our Knit & Gab group on Wednesdays. (Knitting, Crocheting, Crosstitch, etc.) Sign up sheet available.
When: Every Wednesday @ 10:30 am – Hemingway Lounge
Southlake Stepping Out Group
Join our new stepping out-group and get some exercise and fresh air! Starting Monday, December 23rd. Please use the sign up sheet so we know who will be joining us!
When: Every Monday morning @ 10:00 am – Meet in Lobby
Young at Heart Luncheon
Come and join us for a time of worship, music, and lunch. There will be live music by Dennis Gwizdalla
When: Tuesday, December 10th @ 10:15 am
Arts and Crafts with Amber- Making Christmas Ornament
Come and get creative with Amber! Sign-up sheet is available. We will be making Christmas ornaments!
When: Tuesday, December 10th @ 2:30pm – Art Studio
Chair Yoga with Melissa Crook
Yoga is great for the body and mind. Join Melissa for some chair Yoga. Sign-up sheet in HL.
When: Tuesday, December 10th @ 3:00 pm – Palmetto Theater
Painting Class with Malinda Rutledge
Join us and learn how to do some painting from a seasoned professional! I can’t wait to see everyone’s beautiful paintings!
When: Wednesday, December 11th @ 3:30 pm – Art Studio
Resident Activity Meeting
See what’s going on in YOUR community!
When: Thursday, December 12th @ 2:00 pm – Dining Room
Holiday Market
Please join us for our Holiday Market. We will have over 30 vendors with handmade jewelry, wreaths etc. Paparazzi, Mary Kay, Avon, etc. Something for everyone, especially if you need to pick up any Christmas gifts!
When: Thursday, December 12th @ 5:00pm
Salon Polish Party
Come and join our awesome ladies in the salon for a polish party! Get those nails beautified for the Holidays!
When: Monday, December 16th @ from 11am-2pm
Robert Mills Holiday House Tour
One of only five National Historic Landmarks in Columbia, the Robert Mills House showcases the skill of the architect who designed some of our nation’s most prominent buildings, including the Washington Monument
When: Tuesday, December 17th @ 12:00pm
Craft Time with Julia- Decorating Gingerbread Houses
Decorating gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition that my family and I love to do every holiday season. Please join me in decorating these houses for our Southlake home. 😊
When: Wednesday, December 18th @ 3:30 pm – Art Studio
Reading Day with Lake Murray Child Development
The children at Lake Murray Child Development will be coming to us to show us what they’ve been working on for Christmas and for us to read to them! The joy that we feel when we interact with these little ones is insurmountable.
When: Thursday, December 19th@ 9:30 am – Hemingway Lounge
Resident Meeting
Keep up to date with happenings in your community.
When: Thursday, December 19th @ 2:00 pm – Dining Room
Board Games with Julia – UNO
Do you have a competitive spirit? Just like to play for the fun of it? Come and play some UNO with our Activities Director! Sign up sheet available.
When: Thursday, December 19th @ 3:00 pm – Gibson’s Loft
Afternoon Tea Social and Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
Let’s get really into the spirit this Christmas Eve and put on our ugliest Christmas sweater and party! Prizes will be awarded to the best/ugliest Christmas sweaters! In addition to tea, we will also have hot cocoa, eggnog, and other Christmas goodies!
When: Tuesday, December 24th @ 2:00 pm – Hemingway Lounge
Resident Dietary Meeting
Come out and learn the best diet for a healthy and active life.
When: Tuesday, December 24th @ 2:00 pm – Dining Room
Merry Christmas
Please join us for Christmas dinner at 11:30 am and Mary will be showing a wonderful movie at 2:30 pm!
When: Wednesday, December 25th ALL DAY!!
Adult Coloring and Social
Adult coloring books can be super therapeutic and fun. Anyone who joins will get to choose their own book to work on this day and in the future! Refreshments as well!
When: Thursday, December 26th @ 2:30 pm – Palmetto Theater
New Years Eve Party
Let’s begin our night by ringing in the new year with friends and loved ones!
When: Tuesday, December 31st @ 6:00 pm – Palmetto Theater
Music & Entertainment Events
Lecture Time with John Miles – The World War I Christmas Truce
Join John Miles as he shares about The World War I Christmas Truce.
When: Thursday, December 19th @ 1:00 pm – Palmetto Theater
Live Music
Live Entertainment with Steve McFadden
Come and listen as Steve plays your favorite songs.
Friday, December 6th @ 6:00 pm – Hemingway Lounge
Shandon Baptist Sounds of Christmas Show
Beautiful music to get us into the holiday spirit. It will be a wonderful time! Sign up sheet available.
When: Sunday, December 8th @ 2:00p
Live Entertainment Piano Studio with Julie Williams
Music from a piano is so beautiful and soothing. Please join us for Julie William’s Piano Studio!
When: Friday, December 13th @ 3:45 pm – Hemingway Lounge
Live Entertainment with Michael James
Please come and enjoy the beautiful musical stylings of Michael James!.
When: Friday, December 20th @ 6:30 pm – Dining Room
Live Entertainment with The Amick’s
Music brings people closer together. Let’s all Listen and enjoy the Amick’s!
When: Saturday, December 28th @ 3:00 pm – Hemingway Lounge
Out and About – Food, Friends and Adventures!
Shopping Trip to Hamrick’s
Got some Christmas shopping to do? Hamrick’s is the place! A sign-up sheet is available.
When: Thursday, December 5th @ 10:30 am
Shopping Trip to Four Oaks Farm
Got some Christmas shopping to do? Four Oaks Farm is another great option! A sign-up sheet is available.
When: Friday, December 6th @ 10:00 am
Lunch Bunch to Red Lobster
Red Lobster for the seafood lover in all of us!
When: Friday, December 13th @ 11:30 am
First Baptist Columbia Christmas Pageant
Come and enjoy beautiful Christmas music at this wonderful show.
When: Saturday, December 14th @ 1:30 pm
Trip to Saluda Shoals Lights On The River
Christmas lights are absolutely the best, and Saluda Shoals has one of the best light shows around!
When: Monday, December 23rd @ 6:30 pm
Lunch Bunch to MOD Pizza
Pizza anyone? YUMMMM…
When: Friday, December 27th @ 11:30 am
Monthly Trip to Lexington Library
Enjoy all our local library has to offer.
When: Friday, December 27th @ 2:30 pm