SENIOR CENTER happenings

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. For more information on the classes and
activities listed above, or about any Senior Center programs, call
us at 431-3324.
Enjoy Your Spring; Use Your Brain Reserve
Every person has more brain power than we ever need. It’s only
our self talk and self image as elders that makes us believe our
brains are turning to mush. Understanding how the brain works and
how to work it is a key to enjoying your massive brain power to
it’s fullest. This four part series will explore the different
parts of your brain and how you can access them more effectively.
Chance Massaro, M.A. has been translating recent brain research
into practical and fun ways to remember what you want, converse
with others and be creative. You will be really happy with your
results!
Each Friday class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Fee: $15
for one session, $40 for the series – register by 3/31/11
• Friday, April 1, 2011
Brain Geography: Form, Function and Identifying Your
Strengths
• Friday, April 22, 2011
Talking to Your Brain to Increase Memory and Enjoyment
• Friday, May 6, 2011
Becoming More Conscious and Leading a Purposeful Life
• Friday, May 20, 2011
Creating a Comprehensive Plan to Maintain Brain Health
New Balance and Flexibility class
Mondays: 1:30 – 2:30pm beginning May 17 – June 27 (No class May
30 or June 13) Fee: $65
Whether you have had a fall or just want to help prevent falls
in the future. Taught by Occupational Therapist and Gentle Hatha
Yoga instructor, Mary Tappan, you will practice safe techniques to
build strength, and increase balance and flexibility. Classes are
taught while seated with some standing balance with support if you
are able.
Mary has many years of experience working with individuals who
have a variety of physical challenges. She is able to modify
exercises to match your ability.
Bus Trip – Your Choice – De Young Museum or California Academy
of Science
Tuesday, June 22, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 or 5 p.m.
Fee: $69 member – $79 non-member
Take this opportunity to visit one of the above venues – If you
choose the De Young Museum you will view the special exhibit:
Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National; Picasso, Paris. On
display will be 100 masterpieces by Pablo Picasso. The works on
display will demonstrate the wide range of artistic styles and
forms that the artist mastered. In addition to the Picasso exhibit
you may enjoy Balenciaga and Spain which examines the profound and
enduring influence of Spain on the work of haute couture master
Cristobal Balenciaga. The exhibit is displayed in six sections:
Spanish Art, Regional Dress, The Spanish Court, Religious Life and
Ceremony, the Bullfight, and Dance.
If you choose the California Academy of Sciences you will see
many extraordinary exhibits which include:
• The Rainforest of the Worlds – where you will step inside a
living 4-story rainforest. Peer into one of Borneo’s bat caves,
meet chameleon from Madagascar and climb into the tree-tops of
Costa Rica to find free-flying birds and Butterflies.
• Morrison Planetarium, which you will be taken on a virtual
tour of our solar system.
• Steinhart Aquarium is home to 38,000 live animals from around
the world. Come nose to beak with an African penguin, watch sharks
and stingrays cruise beneath your feet, or check out the set of
teeth on a piranha. These are just a few of the displays that will
make your visit memorable.
• Snake & Lizard, which features over 60 live snakes and
lizards from five continents.
How To Best Care For Your Jewelry
Tuesday, May 17 & Wednesday May 18 – 7-9pm
Fee $20/both nights
Learn how to care, clean and store all types of jewelry items
and the best way to keep them damage free for a lifetime of
enjoyment. Bring some of your items that you have questions about
and a free evaluation.
Instructor: Greg Meier, local jeweler with over 40 years of
experience. Please call 431-3324 to register.
Build a Terrarium
Saturday, May 7th
Fee $49.00 – You bring the clear glass container, fish bowl,
vase etc. All of the other supplies provided.
Our new terrarium class is right on trend. Learn how easy and
inexpensive it is to create a beautiful Terrarium garden. What a
great gift or a wonderful keepsake for yourself. Please call
431-3324 to register.
Note: Don’t be disappointed – If we do not have enough
registered participants in our classes or bus trips, they may be
cancelled due to low enrollment. Register now and avoid the
disappointment of cancellation.
center activity offerings
Art Class Novice to advanced — All mediums.Work on your own
project with guidance. Our teacher will present a weekly lesson,
which may touch on color theory, perspective, balance etc. 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.
May 19 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 May 24, 10:30 a.m. 4th Tuesday monthly.
Chess & Checkers Exercise your brain and have some fun.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Current Events Discuss local, national and international
affairs. Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Handworkers Group Quilting, knitting, crocheting and more. Share
your expertise or learn from others. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP) Appointment required.
Wednesday mornings.
Computer Tutor Need help with your computer, email, etc. First
and third Thursdays (May 4 and May 18), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Conversational Spanish (SRJC Seniors Program) Thursdays, 10
a.m.
Flexibility & Balance Class You will practice safe
techniques to build strength, increase balance and flexibility.
Classes are taught while seated with some standing balance with
support if you are able. Mondays 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., beginning
Monday, May 17, $65 for five week session.
Incontro: Practice Your Italian! Practice your Italian in this
informal group. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays monthly at 2:30
p.m.
Legal Counseling with Attorney A. Thomas Elder law issues.
Appointments required. May 11. By appointment only.
Linus Project Knit or crochet blankets for needy children.
Second Monday monthly at 2 p.m. May 9.
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. May 10, 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 & Rummikub Fridays, 12:30 p.m.
Philosophy Class Enjoy thinking? You’ll like this discussion
group. First and third Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Ping Pong Casual ping pong practice and impromptu games.
Fridays, 1:30 p.m.
Good Ole Days Sharing stories and experiences from the past.
Thursdays 10 -11:30 a.m.
Scrabble Group Join in the fun of playing scrabble. Thursdays 10
a.m.
Senior Writing Project Community writing project with a goal of
publishing a book in early 2012 – No writing experience needed –
Shonnie Brown, instructor. The advanced class is full, but a few
openings remain in the beginner class. Call to register,
431-3324.
Strength Training Class Seated strength training with weights
and bands. Registration required, $20/month.
Square Dancing New program, call to register. Tuesdays, 1 to 2
p.m., Healdsburg Community Center.
Ukulele Group Come learn/play for the fun of it! Fridays, 12:30
p.m.
Woodcarving Class Beginners and experienced carvers. First
Thursday, 1 p.m. May 5.
MEETINGS HELD AT THE CENTER
Friends of the Senior Center A non-profit organization that
supports the center, 2nd Tuesday, monthly 9 a.m. May 10.
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission An advisory board to City
Council on issues affecting senior residents. Next Meeting, May 19,
9 a.m. Meetings held at City Council chambers, call 431-3324 for
date.