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Classes and Activities - Seniors Questions about senior classes or activities? Arts and Crafts NEW! Let’s Draw……..
Express yourself- from Scribbles and Stick Figure Basics to 3D Illusions  Class Schedule and Online Registration  Keep your mind active, your fingers nimble, and your creativity challenged. Learn the use of drawing materials and techniques that you can use in daily life. Join us for a fun experience in the adventure of drawing. Please bring a $20 supply fee to the instructor at first class. Registration Deadline: 1 week prior NEW! Painting: Choose Your Medium Class Schedule and Online Registration Looking to expand your painting medium or artistic experience? Join us to develop your painting confidence and challenge your creativity. Learn different applications and brush techniques in this adventure into the use of color and texture. If you have painting supplies, bring them, or a $25 supply fee for the instructor to furnish them. Registration Deadline: 1 week prior American Sewing Guild Cooking
NEW! Global Cuisines…….
Weeknight Gourmet Series Class Schedule and Online Registration Learn to make classic global dishes using simple, tasty recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients from our visiting chef. At the conclusion of each session, students will sit down to a family-style meal. Sign up for one or all three of these international epicurean delights. Please bring a $10 supply fee to class (each class requires separate registration). Call the registration office to sign up, 933-6624. Registration deadline: February 24. www.CookingbytheBay.com EASY ENTERTAINING (pear & gorgonzola crostini, citrus & avocado salad, pesto chicken, chocolate pot de crème) FARM TO TABLE (asparagus & leek soup, roasted beet salad, chicken with mushrooms, shallots & rosemary, Meyer lemon tarts) GLOBAL ONE POT DINNERS (spring paella, roasted chicken & spinach tortilla bake, chicken tikka masala, chopped dinner salad) Savor the Flavors of India: Indian Cooking Learn step-by-step how to prepare delicious East Indian dishes including curried meats; vegetable dishes; desserts; puri, halwa and more. Enjoy a delicious meal and recipes to take home. Also includes an introduction to Indian spices. A $40 supply fee is payable at the first class. This class fills fast, call the Senior Center to reserve your place! No class February 10th. Fridays, 1/27-2/24 • 2-4pm Instructor: Prem Varma Got Pot Stickers? Learn step by step preparation of these delicious dumplings. Mouth-watering pot stickers will be made using chicken, veggies and natural seasonings. Students will make and take a dozen healthy pot stickers. Please bring a $10 supply fee to the Senior Center to hold your spot. Friday, March 9 • 2:30-3:45pm Instructor: Judy Chu Barnes Truffles Workshop……. Homemade Chocolate Creations Class Schedule and Online Registration Make fancy truffles using fine Belgian chocolate in this hands-on make it and take it class. Use different fillings and varieties of chocolate and leave with a truffle mold, recipes and your own handmade confections! Impress your friends and family with home-made Valentine and Easter gifts!Please bring a supply fee of $8. Registration deadline: January 26. www.TruffleSupplies.com Dance
Line Dance Lessons
Learn new and old dances in this awesome class. No partner and no experience necessary! Come on down, get some exercise, meet new friends and have some good ‘ol foot-stompin’ fun! Wednesdays • 1-2pm Fee: $2 per class donation Instructor: Pat Nathan Events
Valentine’s Luncheon
Friday, February 10 Make your reservations beginning January 3rd Day Trip to Lake Tahoe March 25 AND April 22 • 9:15am-7pm Enjoy a charter bus trip to South Lake Tahoe. Bus departs and returns from Raley’s parking lot, EDH. Refunds given only if trip is cancelled. A $20 slot voucher and $7 lunch voucher to Harrah’s/Harveys is available to Players Card holders only. If you need a card, we’ll get it for you! Registration deadline one week prior. Fee: $37 Trip Escort: Pat Thomsen “WICKED” TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! WICKED, the hottest show on Broadway, is the “untold story of the Witches of Oz”. Our Theater Group has obtained EXCELLENT seats for the Thursday, June 7th, 2pm matinee in Sacramento. We will carpool from the Senior Center. Tickets are $70 and are located in the first rows of the Grand (first) Tier. Payment due by February 1st. Call now. Seating very limited! Games NEW! Beg. Cribbage Lessons
Whether you are a new beginner, or want to brush up your cribbage game, join us! Drop in anytime! Wednesdays, 2/1-3/7 • 4-5pm Instructors: Jack Throne & Ross Walter It’s Time to Play Cribbage… The Gold Country Cribbers meet yearround for American Cribbage Congress style play. A basic knowledge of the game is required to participate in this ACC tournament-style play. For more information contact the Senior Center at (916) 358-3575 Wednesdays • 6:30pm Fun Bingo! El Dorado Hills Seniors have been enjoying our Fun Bingo program for years (more than 18 that we know of!). Join us for these casual, yet fun Bingo games. Our local grocers, Raley’s and Nugget participate in this program by offering us discount purchases of their $5 gift cards which players can win. Come to Senior Nutrition Lunch, immediately before if you would like. Mondays & Thursdays • 12:30-1:30pm $3 for 2 bingo cards (additional cards available for $1) Sharpen Your Bridge Game Bridge players will practice and receive informal lessons. If you need to brush up on skills or want to meet other bridge players, this is the place to be! Wednesdays • 10-11:30am Daily Drop-In Fee: $3 Instructor: Bill Taggart Weekly Mah Jongg Mah Jongg, “the game of the sparrows”, is very popular today. Players get together weekly to play this simple yet fun rummy-like tile game. eginners are always welcome! Tuesdays • 1-3pm Group Leader: Margie Yowell Mah Jongg Lessons If you are brand new to the game or need to brush up, this class is for you! Once you get acquainted with the game, you’ll be ready to join the weekly Mah Jongg group. Call to hold a spot. Fridays, 3/16-4/6 • 9:30-11:30am Instructor: Dorothy Kohlmeister Health & Wellness NEW! HICAP Counseling
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program for Medicare Beneficiaries If you have Medicare questions, need to learn about programs available, have had a claim denied, or are evaluating Long Term Care Insurance, our volunteer HICAP Counselors can help! Call (530) 621-6369 for an appointment. NEW! Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program Take Control, One Step at a Time Walk With Ease is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain and is also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a regular habit. The class offers a workbook with each class meeting beginning with a short educational topic. Walking is shown to reduce pain and discomfort of arthritis, increase balance and strength, build confidence for physical activity and improve overall health. Rain or shine. Call the Senior Center to register. M/W/F 1/23-3/2 2pm M/W/F 3/19-4/27 10am Location: Town Center, El Dorado Hills (meet at the outside amphitheater near the Town Center pond) Program fee: $35 NEW! Concerned About Falling? It’s all a Matter of Balance In this award-winning workshop, you will learn to manage falls and increase your activity level. Re-train your brain about falls and recognize “fall-ty” behaviors. Learn to make changes at home to reduce fall risks. Class will cover simple at-home exercises to increase strength, balance and flexibility. If you have experienced a serious or repeated falls, or are concerned about falls, this class is for you. Call the Senior Center to sign up – class size is limited. Please bring a $10 materials fee to first class. Mondays & Wednesdays • 9:30-11:30am February 1-29 Instructors: Janet Kenneweg and Marian Fitzpatrick, RPT Sponsor: The Senior Connection, A Community Service of Eskaton Think You Can’t Exercise? Yes YOU Can!!! Classes include safe stretching and strengthening exercises using resistance bands, range of motion, and simple movements. Both sitting and standing exercises are incorporated. Benefits include: lower blood pressure, improved circulation, and increased stamina and muscle strength. Tuesday & Thursday • 9:30-10:30am Daily Drop-In Fee: $2 Group Leader: Yvonne Griffin Sharing and Caring in El Dorado Hills A Monthly Caregiver Support Group Caring for a family member with a dementia or other illness can be both mentally and physically exhausting. Support groups can provide care giving strategies, education, resources, information and a shoulder to lean on. Respite available to qualified caregivers. 3rd Tuesday • 5:30-7pm Sponsors: Greater Sacramento Area Office of the Alzheimer’s Association and El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program NIA…Movement with Purpose Create a new positive belief about health and fitness that will last! NIA class uses tai chi, yoga, and mild jazz moves to keep the body moving and energized. NIA’s benefits include: improved balance; weight management; strength and flexibility; improved concentration and circulation; more energy and stamina; improved sleep and relaxation; improved digestion and cardiovascular conditioning. Your first class is FREE. *New DAY & time ! Wednesdays • 9:30-10:30am $3 donation Instructor: StephaNia Contreras Train Your Brain Workshop If you are interested in maintaining and learning new strategies to keep your brain sharp, this is a must attend! You will hear about the latest research in neuroscience, four simple components to strengthen your cognitive abilities and exercises and games to challenge you mentally. Join us as we learn to USE it and NOT LOSE it!! 3rd Fridays • 10-11:30am Drop-in Fee: $5 Facilitator: Judy Bakke NEW! Understanding Memory Loss Learn the warning signs of dementia and understand the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Find out more about how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed and the progression of the disease. Also, familiarize yourself with the latest in research and how to access resources. Please call the Senior Center to hold your spot. Friday, March 23 •10am Speaker: Alzheimer’s Association NEW! Mind and Meditation Learn new tools to live a healthy and stress free way of life. Using simple meditation and breathing techniques you will be able to free your mind from stresses. You will be introduced to the ‘ancient science of your mind’ called meditation. Call the Senior Center to hold your spot. Friday, February 24 •10:30am Presenter: Deepak Gilra Chair Yoga…. Just for YOU This is not pretzel yoga! Enjoy the well-documented benefits of yoga in these gentle, supportive classes modified to each and every student’s specific needs. Students with limitations due to previous injuries, chronic conditions or general inflexibility should attend this class. Donna is on the resource list of the National MS Society and the Parkinson’s Association, and has alsor recently completed the Arthritis Foundation training program. Mondays • 3-4pm *New earlier time ! Purchase a 5 class punch-card for $37 (good for 90 days) or $10 Drop-In Call the CSD office to pay, 933-6624 Instructor: Donna Rixmann www.yogapeace.net NEW! Bereavement Support Group Our new Bereavement Group will be hosted to provide mutual support, promote hope and healing, and educate about dealing with the loss and grief of a loved one. Join our evening group in a private, peaceful setting. Please call the Senior Center to let us know you are interested. For more information, call 916-925-7010. Wednesday, 2/1-3/7 • 6-7:30pm Group Leader: Louie Handugan, Bereavement Manager, VITAS Hospice Preparing Your Advanced Health Care Directive A Hands-on Workshop In this hands-on workshop you will prepare your own Advanced Health Care Directive with step-by-step assistance, and leave with a working document. Additionally, you will be advised about DNRs and the new POLST forms. Call the Senior Center to hold your spot in this important and informative discussion. Tuesday, March 13 • 1pm Presenter: Diana Steele, Senior Attorney NEW! Hospice 101 Myths and Misconceptions…… Everyone benefits by being knowledgeable about the basics of Hospice care. A frequent comment from families who have experienced Hospice is that they wish they knew about it sooner! With knowledge, you will be a valuable resource to your friends and family. Please call the Senior Center to hold your spot. Tuesday, January 31 •1pm Speaker: Corene Deck, VITAS Hospice NEW! Compassionate Communication between Aging Parents and Adult Children Learn how aging parents and adult children can talk and listen to one another regarding the journey of aging and the process of making difficult decisions which impact both parties’ lives. We’ll discuss the when, what, who and how to listening and talking and how to know when you have done all you can do for one another. Call to hold a spot. Tuesday, March 27 • 6:30pm Facilitator: Gail Arno, Geriatric Care Manager, Senior Care Solutions NEW! FREE LUNCH and Learn Spinal Arthritis: Turn back the clock in a natural way. Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer from the debilitating effects of spinal arthritis? Join us to learn natural strategies you can add to your daily life to help manage this life altering condition. Come ready to learn and work! Call the Senior Center by January 25th to place your sandwich order. Saturday, January 28 • 11:30am Presenters: Dr. Ron Simms, D.C. and Krista Rainwater, D.C. Music
Sensational Singing
Seniors Concert!
Join us as we welcome Placerville’s Sensational Singing Seniors for an encore performance as they present 1930’s and 1940’s Hit Parade! This lively chorus rehearses at the Placerville Senior Center and is under the talented direction of Gloria Starelli-Bruno. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, May 1 • 1pm Lets Uke! Class Schedule and Online Registration Let’s uke, as in “let’s play that cute little instrument and have some fun!” Includes folk, popular and Hawaiian songs. No experience necessary. Bring a ukulele if you have one. You can pick up an information sheet on purchasing a ukulele (about $30), and the book we’ll be using (about $10), in the Senior Center office or upon registration. Got Uke? Class Schedule and Online Registration This is a class for people who already play the ukulele to some degree. Students should have taken Let’s Uke! a few times (or the equivalent). We will get together to increase our playing skills and add songs to our repertoire. Guitar Lessons Join Joe Wilson of our Senior Fun Time Band for guitar lessons. Whether you are brand new, or need to refresh your skills, just do it! Thursdays • 1-2pm - Beginners Fridays • 1-2pm - Adv. Beginners Instructor: Joe Wilson Senior Safety
NEW! Stay Safe!
Senior Driving Tips and more… California Highway Patrol Officer Dan Stark will discuss driver safety tips and other challenges specific to Senior drivers. There will be plenty of time for your questions. Reserve your spot by calling the Senior Center. Tuesday, February 7 • 1pm Speaker: CHP Officer Dan Stark, Public Information Officer AARP Mature Driver Class Keep up to date with the most current DMV information. Review driver safety; rules of the road; how to refine driving skills and develop defensive driving techniques. No testing required. A certificate of completion is issued if students attend all 8 hours (both days). This certificate may qualify you for a discount on your auto insurance. Call the Senior Center at (916) 358-3575 to register. Your check payment holds your spot. Tuesdays, Feb. 21 & 28 • 1:30-5:30pm Tuesdays, April 17 & 24 • 1:30-5:30pm Fee: $12 for AARP Members ($14 nonmembers) Instructor: Ross Walter NEW! Are You Prepared for a Disaster?..... ”Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed” Natural disasters, such as Hurricanes Irene and Lee and the wildfires in Texas, serve as important reminders to prepare for all types of emergencies throughout the year. El Dorado County is encouraging all residents to make sure they have updated preparedness plans and supplies readily available in the event of a local disaster. Refreshments will be served. Call the Senior Center to hold your spot. Tuesday, January 24 • 1pm Speaker: Phyllis Houser, Health Program Specialist El Dorado County Health Services NEW! Predatory Scams on Seniors The Better Business Bureau advises on predatory scams predominantly affecting Seniors. Attendees will learn how to protect themselves on the phone, over the internet or in person. Topics include Medicare scams, investment schemes, sham telephone calls and basic internet safety. Please call the Senior Center to hold your spot. Friday, February 17 •10:30am Speaker: Caitlin Peterson, Better Business Bureau Special Interest Here comes the SUN……..
Solar Viewing
See the SUN through a properly filtered telescope. We will safely observe features such as sunspots, flares and granulation right after Senior Nutrition Lunch, right here on our own patio. Call to hold a spot. Wednesday, April 4 • 12:45pm Facilitator: Frank Dibbell, Docent, Cameron Park Rotary Community Observatory NEW! Photographing Friends and Family Class Schedule and Online Registration Stop “taking” pictures and begin “making” pictures! Learn the basics of photographing human subjects. A point-and-shoot camera is fine for this workshop, but basic camera knowledge is necessary. If you need to learn the basics of using your camera, take our ‘Get to Know…’ class first. The French Connection Ooo-La-Laa! The French Club meets to practice the language, share heritage, sing songs, enjoy French cuisine and go on outings that feature French history. 1st Friday • 10am Group Leaders: Terry Provenza and Ellen Weinbaum Paris, Je t’aime (Paris, I love you) Intermediate French Planning a trip to France? If you have a basic knowledge of the beautiful French language and would like to expand your knowledge, this is the class for you! Learn tourist-related words and expressions such as reading menus, ordering meals, finding directions, travel by metro or train, etc. Please preregister. 8806.101 Wed 3/7-3/28 9:30-10:30am Fee: $29 Instructor: Yvonne Griffin Join our Theater Group and Enjoy Local Theater The Senior Center has a theater group which carpools and attends local theatrical or musical productions. Call to be placed on our Theater Interest List. “Let’s Talk…” A Topical Discussion Group Led By Terry Provenza Engage in informal conversation with your peers on an assortment of senior related topics. A different topic every meeting brings lively dialogue. 1st Thursday • 10am January 5 ………... Resolutions, anyone? February 2 ………. Obligations to others…. March 1 ………..... Habits…good or bad! April 5 ……….. What was your favorite trip? The Grands’ & The Greats’ Gazette Share your grandparenting stories, jokes, trials and tribulations. This group produces a wonderful newsletter, “The Grands’ & the Greats’ Gazette.” Experience not necessary. 3rd Friday • 1pm Leaders: Terry Provenza and Flora LaForce Local Wildlife in El Dorado County Learn about local wildlife – and see them for yourself! Volunteers from the nonprofit Sierra Wildlife Rescue will discuss their wildlife rescue operations. We’ll also learn about raptors (birds of prey) common to our area and meet live birds up close and personal. Call to hold a spot. Friday, March 30 • 10am Presenters: Sierra Wildlife Rescue Volunteers NEW! The History of Astronomy…. From Copernicus to Kirchoff….. Learn 300 years of Astronomy in 45 minutes! Ever wonder how we determined that the sun, not the Earth, was the center of the Solar system? And who was responsible for the way we do Science today? Call the Senior Center to hold your spot for this entertaining talk. Monday, February 27 •1pm Presenter: Frank Dibbell, Docent, Cameron Park Rotary Community Observatory NEW! Billingsley’s ‘Axioms of Life’ Bob has created a new set of “Axioms of Life.” You will probably agree with many of these, and you will probably want to debate a few! These life lessons are presented to help you create and maintain a happy and compassionate life. Please call the Senior Center to hold your spot. Tuesday, March 6 •1-3pm Speaker: Bob Billingsley NEW! War Memorabilia El Dorado Hills’ residents Herman and Betty Engelhardt have a fascinating collection of memorabilia from WWI and WWII and even the Civil War. They will share their stories and collection. Even if you are not a history buff, you will enjoy holding a cannon ball from the 1860’s! Call to hold a spot. Friday, March 9 • 10am Book Club Meets monthly to discuss books and authors. Book selections are chosen by members. Last Friday • 2-3pm Group Leader: Mary Pearson Technology
Beginning Computer
Lessons
If you need to learn the basics, including Internet and email, call (916) 358-3575 to sign up for three free lessons. Our volunteer instructors will work with you one-on-one. Students must have a computer (PC or Mac) for practice. Weekly “homework” is required. Thanks to our volunteer team of instructors: Wayne Shannon, Jenny Figueroa, Bill Welty and Vic Varma. Computer User Group Computer related topics are covered each month. Those with laptops are encouraged to bring them. Discussion is appropriate for all levels of computer knowledge. Bring your questions! 2nd Monday • 1-3pm Advisors: Jenny Figueroa, Wayne Shannon and Vic Varma Getting to Know Your Digital Camera Class Schedule and Online Registration Did Santa bring you a new camera? Are you having difficulty making your digital camera do what you want it to? Have you had a camera in its box for months? Bring it and learn how it operates to give you the best photos. No experience is necessary. |
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