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Writing Group Mon 1:00pm $2

Love to write? Participants showcase their short stories, articles, chapters and other works of art with other like minded writers. Friendly critiquing and words of encouragement are given freely. The Writing Group is a great place to meet with other writers, both published and unpublished. Follow other author’s progress, share your ideas and writings with those who are able to share positive feedback and encouragement.

Card Making Wed 1:00pm $2 + $6 supplies fee

Instructor - Connie DeGarmo

2Hrs

Elegant cards, funny cards or birthday cards. Nothing brightens up a day like a lovely card. Talented Instructor Connie DeGarmo supplies the samples, cut-outs, card stock and embellishments.

* Please bring the glue and Adhesive.

*$6 supplies fee paid directly to instructor.

Knit & Crochet Tues 9:30am *No Fee

Quilting Friday 8:30am *No Fee

Join the Knit and Crochet group for lively chat, new ideas, sharing patterns and fun! This is not a class. The members and volunteers are not instructors, but they are willing to help if you’re stuck on something!

Quilting Friday 8:30am *No Fee

Open Artist Studio Thurs 9:00am * No Fee

Quilting Friday 8:30am *No Fee

Rock Painting 1st & 3rd Thur 1:00pm $2

Bring your favorite Medium and join like minded artists on Thursday mornings for some fun, sharing and maybe a little showing off. A variety of mediums are used such as: oils, acrylics, pencil, water colors, charcoal. Participants bring their own supplies. While this is not a “class”, techniques and knowledge are freely shared.

Rock Painting 1st & 3rd Thur 1:00pm $2

Quilting Friday 8:30am *No Fee

Rock Painting 1st & 3rd Thur 1:00pm $2

Instructor- Lisa Marchand

You'll never see a rock painter frowning. Really! They truly enjoy the peace and creativity of making a simple gray rock into a beautiful masterpiece! Lady bugs, flags, frogs, Star Wars figures - You name it you can make a rock of it!

Get Artsy with Renee 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month 1:00pm $2 *plus supply fee (varie

Join our very own Rene Hodgkin for unique, fun, awesome art/craft projects. Two different projects every month. Let your masterpieces show your unique personality, but better yet have FUN!

Pre-registration is required.

*Every project has a supply fee of $10 to $25. For members only.

Have Some Fun

Bingo Fri 12:00pm $2 Members $3 Non-member

Bingo Play - 2.5 Hours

*.50cents per Bingo Card (Limit of 8)

What is more satisfying than being the first to yell BINGO! Grab your friends and join us for an exciting afternoon of Bingo. Prize pots depends on amount of players. Three extra large Bingo screens in our new gorgeous Center gives everyone a perfect view. Young or young-at-heart, everyone loves BINGO!

*Keep a look out for special Holiday Bingo events throughout the year!

*All adults over 18 are welcome to play.

Bridge Mon & Fri 1:00pm $2

Bridge - 3Hrs

Card playing is a fantastic way to keep your brain sharp, which is important as we age. Bridge is a classic card game, massively popular for over 90 years and is one of the most entertaining and intelligent card games man has so far devised.

As Warren Buffet says “Bridge is such a sensational game that I wouldn't mind being in jail if I had three cellmates who were decent players and who were willing to keep the game going 24 hours a day.”

Lucky for you, you don’t need to go to jail to play. You can play here!

Ukulele Fun & Practice Wed 10:30am $2

What do you have when you take a wonderful group of ukulele enthusiasts and bring in an awesome instructor? You have a great time! Bring your ukulele or purchase one at the senior center.

Guitar Workshop Tues 11:00am $2

Ukulele Fun & Practice Wed 10:30am $2

Instructor- J. Lowry / D. Simon

We know there is a fantastic music star waiting to be found inside you! Join the Guitar workshop and find your hidden potential! Bring your guitar and enthusiasm and have FUN!

Bunco Wed 12:45 pm $2

Bunko - 2Hrs

Bunco has a fun storied past. Often the game of choice at speakeasy's! Police were often referred to as Bunco Busters. It's a fun, easy game of 3 dice and 100% luck. Lively chatter, lots of laughter and the occasional cow bell can be heard when the Bunco players are on a "roll!"

Pinochle Thurs 12:00 pm $2

Have you ever wanted to play a new and fun card game? In Pinochle, you play with a partner against another team. The objective of the game is to be the first team to score 150 of more points. Special card decks are used as Pinochle is played with 48 cards (two sets of 9's through Aces). Maybe you'd like to try something new. Come join us!

Open Games Mon 10:00am & Thurs 9:00 am $2

Enjoy a fun variety of games including dominoes, Canasta, Cribbage, Chess, Checkers, Yahtzee, and various card games while having a terrific time with friends new and old alike.

Genealogy Workshop Tues 2:00pm $2

Join genealogy guru Karen Nahoun as you work through your family origins. Family trees are fascinating and yours is most certainly no exception! A membership to Ancestry.com is suggested for record keeping and information gathering purposes.

Mahjong Tues 1:00pm & Fri 9:30am $2

This fascinating, fun and challenging game is played with tiles at tables with 3- 4 players. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and calculations but still with a degree of chance. Learn how to play Mahjong, or bring your knowledge and play other participants.

Scrabble Thurs 12:00 pm $2

You know what's great for your whole well-being? Thinking and using your brain! Scrabble would be an excellent way to use those brain cells. You don't need to be a word master, the regular participants will happily teach you.

Sign Language Tues 12:30pm $2

Instructor- Lisa Marchand

Sign Language is a beautiful form of communication. Lisa will instruct you how to form letters, words and sentences through the use of American Sign Language, also known as ASL.

Conversational Spanish Thursday 11:30am $2

Instructor- Estella Flock

Hola! Buenos dias! Bienvenidos!

Hola! Good Day! Welcome!

Our wonderful instructor Estella Flock is delighted to share with you, a new world of Hispanic culture with Spanish Language. Spanish is spoken by millions of people around the world every day! Come join in on the fun of becoming bilingual, which is indeed a superpower!

Groups and Support Groups

Men's Talk Group Tues 9:30am $2

The group meets to discuss hobbies, life, cars ,local news and other interests. Guests speakers such as doctors, police chiefs, fire chiefs and other notable figures makes occasional guest appearances. All backgrounds are welcome!

Women's Talk Group Mon 10:00am $2

The group meets to discuss a variety of different hobbies, life, local news and many other interests. Guests speakers make occasional guest appearances. All backgrounds are welcome!

Book Group 2nd Wed of the month 11:00am $2

Book Group - 2Hrs

Not many things are better than holding a great book in your hands, experiencing the feel and smell of the pages! Sharing a wonderful book with other reading enthusiasts is simply a joy! The Group Discusses new titles and well loved classics.

* Book list available at the front desk.

Parkinson's Support Group 3rd Wed of the month 10:30am *No Fee

Parkinson’s Support Group of Elk Grove holds a monthly meeting at the Senior Center with round table discussions, special guest speakers and presentations. All who are affected by Parkinson’s including caregivers, family and loved ones are welcome to participate and are encouraged to attend.

Parkinson's Caregivers Support Group 3rd Friday of the month 10:15am *No Fee

Our Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group of Elk Grove holds a monthly meeting at the Senior Center to help support The amazing people who take care of a friend or loved one. All Caregivers caring for or knowing someone with Parkinson’s are welcome to participate and are encouraged to attend.

* This is a Caregiver Support Group for Caregivers ONLY making it a safe place to discuss topics on a personal level.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Held the 1st Wed of the month 10:00am *No Fee

This support group is for caregivers dealing with a loved one, family, friends, or other person with Alzheimer's disease. The group is led by trained facilitators. We are sorry, the Center does not have the ability to care for your loved one with Alzheimer's during the meeting.

Mindfulness & Meditation Tues 2:00pm $2

Instructor- Jennifer Newkom

Mindfulness meditation is a great way to teach your body and mind to wind down, stay present and help combat negativity and intrusive thoughts.