For the children

The Healdsburg Senior Center has been serving the community
since 1986. The center is located at 133 Matheson St. in downtown
Healdsburg and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
center gives preference to adults 60 and older. If there is
available space, adults of all ages are welcome to participate in
any program of interest. Unless otherwise noted, all programs and
classes are free of charge.
Improve Your Balance Class (55+)
This class is designed to bring flexibility; strength and
awareness into the areas of your body that help us stay balanced.
Instructor Kathleen Genereux will work with participants on the
strength of the lower legs, abs, spine, eye focus and breathe to
redevelop stability. The use of chairs and mats will support
participants in a fun and safe experience. Tuesdays 12:45-2 p.m.,
April 6-27. Fee: $54 or $13 drop-in. It’s not too late to join!
The Walking Club Has Begun
Join Cheryl Dilworth, Senior Center Assistant, on Wednesday,
April 14, for our first scheduled group walk. Everyone is welcome!
We will meet at the front door of the Healdsburg Senior Center, at
10:30 a.m. sharp. Our walking theme will be “Old Victorians”, so
put on your walking shoes and get ready for a 1 to 2 mile
adventure. Walking Club participants will log their miles walked
this spring and summer regardless of where/when they walk. Don’t
forget to bring your pedometer to track your miles.
ART as a second language
Begins Friday, April 16. Have you ever been told you couldn’t
draw but wanted to? Now is the time to put that all behind you and
join our new art class. We will start with chalk/pastels using
color, form, and shapes to express yourself. Registration required
by calling 431-3324.
Gentle Yoga
This is an excellent class for improving flexibility, breathing
capacity, balance and muscle strength. The Wednesday class is a
predominately seated class; the Friday class is on the floor. Both
classes are taught by Deborah Karish, a licensed chiropractor and
yoga instructor who specializes in working with older adults.
Classes are held at Healdsburg Yoga Studio. The classes are held
from 10-11 a.m. on both Wednesday and Friday. Take one class per
week, or take both. Wednesdays beginning April 14/Fridays beginning
April 16. Fee: $65 for a 6-week session or $105 for both Wednesday
and Friday (a 20% discount).
Angel Island Bus Trip – Tuesday, June 8
Our tour begins with a ferry ride from Tiburon to Angel Island.
Upon arrival we will enjoy a fascinating journey into the island’s
history and cultural past on a captivating, audio-enhanced Tram
Tour. We will visit historic sites and enjoy breathtaking views of
the Bay, San Francisco skyline, Sausalito, Tiburon and the Golden
Gate Bridge, all from the comfort of the open-air trams. We will
enjoy lunch (included in registration fee) on the Harbor View Deck
of the Cove Café. There will be approximately 2 hours for us to
explore the island on our own after lunch. We will depart Angel
Island at 3:30 and return to Healdsburg around 5:30 p.m. Space is
limited and we anticipate a quick sell out on this very popular
adventure. Members $95, non-members $105. $5 early bird discount if
registered by April 16.
Water Exercise at Swim Center
Water Exercise uses the weight of your body and that of the
water to provide smooth and variable resistance through a full
range of motions resulting in increased muscle strength and
improved endurance, flexibility, and well-being. This form of
exercise is low, to no impact, resulting in little or no stress to
joints and as such is ideal for older adults or others with
physical limitations. Ability to swim not required. MWF 8:30-9:30
a.m. New session begins this week. Fee: Monthly pass: $70 for
adults 55+ or $10 drop-in
center activity offerings
Art Class Novice to advanced — All mediums.Work on your own
project with guidance. First and third Mondays, 1:30 p.m.
Bingo! Nickel per card. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Blood Pressure Clinic Get your pressure checked by a trained RN.
April 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Bridge— Tayman Park Group Party bridge — New players welcome.
Call for more information. Mondays, 1 p.m.
Center Book Club April 27, 10:30 a.m.
Chess & Checkers Exercise your brain and have some fun.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
The Week in Review Discuss local, national and international
affairs. Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Game Time Board & card games just for fun. Tuesdays, 1
p.m.
Handworkers Group Quilting, knitting, crocheting and more. Share
your expertise or learn from anothers. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) Appointment required.
Wednesday mornings.
Incontro: Practice Your Italian! Practice your Italian in this
informal group. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays monthly at 2:30
p.m.
Linus Project Knit or crochet blankets for needy children.
Second Monday monthly at 2 p.m. April 12.
Lifestories Writing Group Write about your life with direction
from an instructor. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Literary Café Poetry, literary readings and the like. Open mic
as time allows. April 13, 7 p.m.
Lunch Program Provided by the Council on Aging. Monday through
Thursday, noon. $4 donation. Brunch served on Fridays from 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
Mahjong Group Fridays, 12:30 p.m.
Philosophy Class Enjoy thinking? You’ll like this discussion
group. Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Ping Pong Casual ping pong practice and impromptu games.
Fridays, 1:30 p.m.
Recollections Group Sharing stories and experiences from the
past. Thursdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Ukulele Group Come learn/play for the fun of it! Fridays, 12:30
p.m.
Woodcarving Class Beginners and experienced carvers. Thursdays,
1 p.m.