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Ramona "moni" Gilmore Senior Cener
990 Lassen Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(at the corner of EDHills Blvd.)
Senior Center
Phone: (916) 358-3575
E-mail: jkenneweg@edhcsd.org
Senior Mailing List
Call the Senior Center to place
your name on our mailing list
to receive our quarterly Senior
Newsletter.
Senior Center Ongoing Activities
Weekly
Please call to confirm schedules
Fun Bingo .............................................................. Monday, 12:45pm
Cribbage Lessons ................................................... Monday, 2:30pm
Knit & Crochet ............................................................ Tuesday, 10am
Mah Jongg .................................................................... Tuesday, 1pm
Duplicate Bridge ........................................................... Tuesday, 1pm
Drop-in Bridge/Lessons ....................................... Wednesday, 10am
Pinochle ........................................................... Wednesday, 12:30pm
Canasta ............................................................ Wednesday, 12:30pm
Table Games .................................................... Wednesday, 12:30pm
Gold Country Cribbers ..................................... Wednesday, 6:15pm
Sewing Club .............................................................. Thursday, 10am
Fun Bingo ............................................................ Thursday, 12:45pm
Fun Time Band Practice ............................................. Thursday, 2pm
Canasta ................................................................... Thursday, 5-8pm
Fun Time Band Practice .................................................. Friday, 2pm
Duplicate Bridge ........................................................ Friday, 6:30pm
Monthly
Movie of the Month ....................................... 1st/3rd Monday, 1pm
Computer User Group .................................. 2nd/4th Monday, 1pm
Mad Hatters Knitting Lessons ............................. 2nd Monday, 7pm
Sr. Tuesday Forum ................................................ Last Tuesday, 1pm
Men’s Discussion Group .......................... 3rd Wednesday, 12:30pm
“Let’s Talk” Discussion Group ............................ 1st Thursday, 10am
Pick a Country ......................................................... 3rd Friday, 10am
French (Club) “Connection” .................................. 3rd Friday, 10am
Coin Collectors Group .............................................. 3rd Friday, 1pm
Senior Fun Time Band Concert ....................... Last Friday, 12:45pm
Book Club ................................................................. Last Friday, 3pm
HICAP
Health Insurance Counseling
& Advocacy Program. Call
(530) 621-6150 to schedule an
appointment in Placerville.
Senior Legal Assistance
Call (530) 621-6154 to
schedule an appointment
in El Dorado Hills.
Blood Pressure Checks
Mercy Hospital’s Auxiliary
volunteers provide service on the
2nd Thursday of each month at
11:30am.
Senior Transportation
Available
New Phone number!
Seniors can call Dial-A-Ride at
(530) 642-3696 to make
arrangements for transportation
to the Senior Center and personal
appointments.
If you need to learn the basics, including
Internet and email, call to sign up
for 3 free lessons. Our volunteer instructors
will work with you one-onone.
Students need to have a home
computer for practice.
FREE
Come to class with your camera and
let’s learn about how it operates to
give you great photos. No experience
is necessary, just a desire to
learn.
8802.101 F 2/13 9am-12pm
8802.102 M 3/30 2-5pm
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $29
Instructor: Bob Gouine of Pacific
Paper
The Mad Hatters are a group of local
residents that knit hats for newborn
babies and cancer patients in local
hospitals. Learn to knit/crochet or
brush up your skills. Since its inception,
Mad Hatters have delivered over
62,000 hats. Become a part of this
energetic group which has spread
throughout the US.
2nd Monday of the Month
Time: 7-9pm
For more info contact
Leal Thompson at
933-4722
FREE
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Join our charter bus to South Lake Tahoe.
Departs and returns from Raley’s
parking lot (El Dorado Hills). Refunds
can only be given if trip cancelled.
$20 voucher and lunch to Harrah’s/
Harveys Players Card holders only. If
you need a card, we’ll get it for you!
Trips fill fast.
Thursday, March 5 & April 2
9:15am-7pm (times are approximate)
Fee: $35
Call Reg. Office to register: 933-6624
Duplicate Bridge groups are now
playing. The game is ACBL sanctioned
with points awarded to winners,
(ACBL membership is not required).
Game play partners are recommended,
but player arrangements
can be made with advanced notice.
This stratified game is open to all
levels of play, but a basic knowledge
of the game is required. Game fee
is $2. Game size is restricted due to
available space. Contact Jim Steelquist
for further information and reservations,
530-672-1144, or check out the
website at www.edhbridge.com.
Tuesday, 1pm & Friday, 6:30pm
This group meets for fun and socialization
while working on knitting or
crochet projects. Whether you have a
project going, or would like to make
baby hats for the Mad Hatters, you
should join us! All levels are welcome.
Instructors available.
Tuesdays • 10-11:30am
Group Facilitators: Carol Timms &
Janey Mason
FREE
Voulez-vous cuisiner avec moi! French
Onion Soup, coquilles St. Jacques,
Salade Nicoise, and Croissant Bread
Pudding are just a few of the dishes
you will learn. Explore the fabulous
provinces of France.
F 1/16-2/6 2-4pm
F 3/6-3/27 2-4pm
Fee: $12 supply fee payable to the
instructor at class
Instructor: Yvonne Griffin
Registration Deadline: 1/12 & 2/27
If you know how to play, come and
assist our teachers or just play along!
This casual, weekly meeting promises
fun! All levels welcome.
Mondays • 2:30-4pm
Group Leader: Ross Walter
FREE
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Bring your sewing machine and join
this “sewing bee”! Hand sewing and
needlework projects
are OK too. Participants
work on
their own projects
including quilts,
clothing and home
decor.
Thursdays • 10am-12noon
(after lunch optional)
Group Leader: Joanne Keller
FREE
. . . that we know little about
Look at countries in the news today
and learn more about them.
Discuss history, past political issues,
view geography and other pertinent
details in this interactive meeting.
Most importantly, group discussion
will include how other countries feel
towards the United States and why
This cooperative program will have
participant’s researching and then
discussing countries that the group
chooses.
3rd Friday of each month
10-11am
Group Guide: Liane L. Martin
FREE
Meets monthly from 3-4pm. Book
selections are chosen by members.
Last Friday of the month
Group Leader: Mary Pearson
FREE
Share your tales, life experiences, war
stories and more. This casual new
group will get together monthly just
to shoot the breeze.
3rd Wednesday of the month
12:30-1:30pm
Facilitator: Jim Orlando
FREE
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. This certificate may
qualify you for a discount on your
auto insurance. Call the Senior Center
at 358-3575 for registration information.
Class size is limited.
Wednesday, January 21 & 28
1:30-5:30pm
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $12 for AARP members
$14 others
Instructor: AARP Volunteers
Not Yesterday or Tomorrow!
Discover the importance of enjoying
your life in the now! Bob will introduce
Buddhism, quantum physics,
and even some common sense to
convince you that joy and fun are
part of your make-up. Call the Senior
Center to hold your spot for this fascinating
new discussion.
Tu 2/17 1-3pm
Speaker: Bob Billingsley
FREE
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 an opportunity
for lively dialog. Join us the first
Thursday of the month at 10am.
FEB 5 “The Way We Were…Are”
MAR 5 “The Good Old Times”
APR 2 “What Makes You Happy?”
MAY 7 “Your House Or Mine?”
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AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest
free, volunteer-run tax preparation
service. This service can answer most
of the tax issues faced by middle to
low income taxpayers (exclusions are
rental property, investment real estate
and schedule C business) with special
attention to those age 60 and older.
Thursdays 2/5-4/9
Location: Senior Center
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
For reservations call Prem Varma at
(530) 676-8180
You’ve heard the saying “use it or lose
it”, and it’s true for your brain as well
as your body. Diet, exercise and social
interaction all play a part. Memory
loss is NOT an inevitable result of
aging. Learn useful tips to keep your
memory sharp and your mind going
strong. Call to hold a spot.
Fri 3/20 12:45pm
Presenters: Nancy Wilson & Alfreda
Moore of Elder Options
FREE
Join us for safe stretching and
strengthening exercises for those
needing chair-based exercise. Benefits
include: lower blood pressure; improved
circulation; increased stamina
and muscle strength, and enhanced
sense of well-being. Please bring a
2-5 lb. free weight set (optional).
Tu & F 1/23-2/13 & 2/20-3/13
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Group Leader: Yvonne Griffin
FREE
Stress is bad for us, but did you know
stress can lead to heart disease,
stroke, depression and high blood
pressure? Learn to manage your stress
with easy, proven tools to reduce
stress, improve health, and enjoy life
to its fullest. Let’s tame your stress
and relax it away! Call to hold a spot.
Fri 2/6 12:45pm
Presenters: Nancy Wilson & Alfreda
Moore of Elder Options
FREE
Students will learn up to ten dances
in this casual class. No partner and
no experience necessary! Come on
down . . . get some exercise . . . meet
new friends . . . and have some good
‘ol foot-stompin’ fun! You must call to
register for this class.
W 2/4-3/11 1-2pm
W 3/18-4/22 1-2pm
Fee: $2 per class optional donation
Instructor: Pat Nathan
Whether you’re new to the hobby or
not, you will benefit from this casual,
newly-formed group. Guest speakers
will be invited to speak on different
coin collecting topics.
3rd Friday of the month
1-2pm
Facilitator: Roy Peterson
FREE
Stress is bad for us, but did you know
stress can lead to heart disease,
stroke, depression and high blood
pressure? Learn to manage your stress
with easy, proven tools to reduce
stress, improve health, and enjoy life
to its fullest. Let’s tame your stress
and relax it away! Call to hold a spot.
Fri 2/6 12:45pm
Presenters: Nancy Wilson & Alfreda
Moore of Elder Options
FREE
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Familiarize yourself with Stayman,
Jacoby Transfer bids, Strong opening
bids, and Slam Bidding. Class is suitable
for students who have knowledge
of basic bridge and want to add
some useful tools to their game. An
optional textbook is available from
the instructor for $12.
8803.101 Tu 1/20-2/24 10-11:30am
8803.102 W 1/21-2/25 3-4:30pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Louann Partridge
The council consists of five
elected senior volunteers. The
SSC is a liaison group between
area seniors, the El Dorado Hills
CSD, and the County Department
of Human (Senior) Services.
The council plans monthly
guest speakers for the “Senior
Tuesday Forum” and coordinates
five annual special senior parties
in addition to over-seeing other
Center activities. For more information,
call the Senior Center at
358-3575
Learn the techniques of drawing still
life, landscape and portraits using
pencil, pen and colored pencils. Lessons
include the concepts of shading,
textures, perspective drawing and
more. Materials will be supplied in
class, though students may also purchase
their own supplies if desired.
8862.101 M 1/26-2/23*
8862.102 M 3/9-3/30
Time: 10:30am-12pm
*No class 2/16
Fee: $38
Instructor: Linda Robinson
Sharpen your skills in offensive,
declarer play including finessing, promotion
of suits, and cross trumping.
Deciding who to “finess”, plan timing
of play, and inferences drawn from
leads and bids will be included. Useful
for students with basic bridge skills
who want to improve their declarer
play. An optional textbook is available
from the instructor for $12.
8803.104 Tu 3/10-4/14 10-11:30am
Fee: $45
Instructor: Louann Partridge
Our French Club meets to practice
the language, share heritage, sing
songs, eat French foods and go on
outings that feature French history.
Attend this fun club to socialize with
friends with the same interests!
Third Friday of the Month, 10am
Group Leaders: Huguette Lemire and
Terry Provenza
FREE
Class covers competitive
bidding
such as preemptive
bids, overcalls,
take out doubles and responses
to these bids. This is a follow-up to
the Intro to Bridge I class so students
need to have basic knowledge on bidding
and play. An optional textbook is
available from the instructor for $12.
8803.103 Tu 1/20-2/24 6:30-8pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Louann Partridge
Create beautiful paintings through
dynamic composition and shapes.
Learn to use color and brush techniques
of your own unique visions.
Emphasis will be on fine art painting
with the freedom and spontaneity of
flowing pigments. Students will need
to purchase basic supplies. Pre-registration
is necessary for this free class.
W 3/11-4/15 10-11:30am
Instructor: Annie Adams
FREE
Program Scholarships
If you require financial assistance
call Recreation Director, Marni
Francisco-Cady at 614-3230. All
requests are confidential.
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