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senior center programs
Clubs & Groups (cont.)
SENIOR CIRCLE
This group meets twice per week for a variety of activities
such as crafts, games, gentle exercise, holiday
celebrations, reminiscing and more, led by a therapeutic
recreation specialist and a program coordinator.
This group requires pre-registration and a personal
interview with senior center staff. This is not a drop-in
program. For additional information on this program
contact the Senior Center Social Worker, Sue
Bernstein at 647-3211.
ROYAL SCARLET GADABOUTS
Our local chapter of the Red Hat Society, a group of
women age 50 and over gather monthly to enjoy
middle age with verve, humor and elan. New members
welcome. Group meets on the first Tuesday of
the month in the Senior Center Library.
AARP DRIVER'S EDUCATION CLASS
A refresher for motorists age 50 and over. Learn to
avoid hazards and adopt new safe driving techniques.
Two day class held monthly. Participants who complete
the course are eligible for a 10% reduction in
auto insurance. Call the Senior Center for dates.
On-Going Activities
CARDS AND GAMES
The Senior Center offers many opportunities to play
cards and a variety of games during the day, evenings
and weekends. The following is a brief listing of the
programs with specific information. Interested participants
may join at any time. Call the Senior Center
office at 647-3211 to register.
PROGRAM DAY TIME
Social Bridge Wednesdays 12:30 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge Thursdays 12:30 p.m.
Bridge Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
Pinochle Mondays 12:30 p.m.
Pinochle Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
Cribbage Fridays 9:30 a.m.
Setback Fridays 12:30 p.m.
Scrabble Tuesdays 1:00 p.m.
Bingo Mondays 10:00 a.m.
Bingo Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Bingo Fridays 10:00 a.m.
Bingo Saturdays 9:45 a.m.
Billiards M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Billiards T-Th 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Billiards Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Daytime Programs
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Don’t know a mouse from a monitor What is the
internet This very practical class teaches the very
basics of computer use. No experience necessary.
You will leave with all the tools to get started on your
own.
Instructor: Jack Reno
Location: Senior Center Computer Lab
Ages: 60 and older
Session I: Begins T, 1/10-2/14, 9-11 a.m.
Session II: Begins T, 3/7-4/11, 9-11 a.m.
Session III: Begins T, 5/2-6/1, 9-11 a.m.
Fee: $30
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WORD PROCESSING
Learn the basics, such as tool bar use, basic options,
how to use templates to create letters, tables and
much more.
Instructor: Barbara Armentano
Location: Senior Center Computer Lab
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins W, 3/1-4/5, 9-11 a.m.
Fee: $30
SAFE SURFING
The internet can be a scary place. This class will
teach you how to keep your computer virus free.
Learn how to safely open e-mail, avoid spam, and surf
the internet without fear.
Instructor: John DuPont
Location: Senior Center Computer Lab
Ages: 60 and older
Session I: Begins T, 1/17-2/24, 12:30-2 p.m.
Session II: Begins T, 2/21-2/28, 12:30-2 p.m.
Session III: Begins T, 4/11-4/18, 12:30-2 p.m.
Fee: $10
GREETING CARDS, LABELS AND MORE
Make your own greeting cards! Make return address
labels. Need name tags for the family reunion This
class will instruct you through a design program to
make beautiful cards and more. Some computer experience
required.
Instructor: Hunter Passmore
Location: Senior Center Computer Lab
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins W, 5/10-5/24, 9-11 a.m.
Fee: $15
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS FOR SENIORS
A safe, low to no impact workout in a high energy setting.
Dance a little, stretch a little, and have fun while
maintaining your muscle mass and bone density.
Instructor: Eliza’s Energy Source
Location: Senior Center, Auditorium
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins F, 1/13-6/2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
YOGA PLUS
The breathing, yoga postures and relaxation in this
class will create flexibility, strength and balance while
reducing stress. These exercises can help to create a
sense of well being. Appropriate for beginner or
advanced students.
Instructor: Eliza’s Energy Source
Location: Senior Center, Card Room
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins M/W, 1/9-5/31, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
DANCERSIZE
A fast-paced, high intensity aerobic workout. Learn the
moves and dance your way to improve health.
Instructor: Eliza Westberry
Location: Senior Center, Auditorium
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins M/W, 1/9-5/31, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
SENIOR DROP-IN BASKETBALL
Drop-in basketball with team play.
Instructor: Vicki Liberator
Location: Community Y Rec Center
Ages: 55 and older
Meets: M/W/F, now-5/26, 9-11 a.m.
(Fridays meet from 10-12 noon)
Fee: Senior Center Membership
TAI CHI I (FOR BEGINNERS)
Learn the basic movements of this relaxing form of
exercise. This class promotes balance, coordination,
range of motion, improves posture and reduces
stress.
Instructor: Malee Khow
Location: Senior Center Auditorium
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins T/F, 2/7-5/12
T, 2:30-3:30 p.m. and F, 1-2 p.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
TAI CHI II (FOR ADVANCED)
This advanced class is for participants who have taken
Tai Chi I.
Instructor: Malee Khow
Location: Senior Center, Auditorium
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins T/F, 2/7-5/12
T, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and F, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
MAH JONG
A game of skill and chance of ancient Chinese origins,
in which game pieces known as tiles, bearing various
designs, are drawn and discarded until one player has
an entire hand of winning combinations, or the game
is drawn.
Instructor: Cecile Avila
Location: Senior Center, Card Room
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Begins T, 1/10-3/10, 1-2 p.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
CARD MAKING
A fun, relaxing and social class. Participants will learn
the art of stamping, embossing, powders using heat
tools, paper layering and collage techniques.
Instructor: Mary Wynn
Location: Senior Center Craft Room
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: Every other Friday, 1/20-5/26, 12:45-2 p.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
CERAMICS
This class will allow participants of varying abilities to
create beautiful ceramic pieces. Students will learn to
clean greenware, paint, fire and glaze their creations.
Instructor: Elsie Meyer
Location: Senior Center Ceramic Room
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: M/F, 2/6-4/28, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Fee: Senior Center Membership
BEGINNER BRIDGE
For the first timer or just in need of a refresher, this
class is for you. Learn the basics of this card game in
a supervised, instructional setting.
Instructor: Russ Harrington
Location: Senior Center Card Room
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: F, 4/7-6/16, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Fee: Senior Center Membership
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE CLASS
This class will take a practical approach to improving
your bridge skills. You will learn how to improve your
bidding skills, when to bid, when to remain silent, and
many other skills. Appropriate for advanced bridge
players or those who have completed beginners
bridge.
Instructor: Russ Harrington
Location: Senior Center Card Room
Ages: 60 and older
Meets: F, 1/13-3/17, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Fee: Senior Center Membership
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