| Older Adults Creative Writing for Fun Lunch at the Carnation Café CREATIVE WRITING FOR FUN Mondays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Learn how to make creative writing easy and enjoyable in this friendly and supportive class. Stories, poetry, journaling, memoirs. Taught by Joyce Keller. Suggested Donation: City Residents $3.00 Non-City Residents $3.25 Back to top EXERCISE CLASS Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Ongoing gentle exercise perfect for older adults wanting to increase circulation and flexibility. Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothing. Suggested Donation: City Residents $1.00 Non-City Residents $1.25 Back to top GENTLE YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises relax the body & build strength. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Taught by Gail Lewis. Suggested Donation: City Residents $5.00 Non-City Residents $5.50 SENIOR MASSAGE BY TWIN LAKES COLLEGE Tuesdays by appointment, 1:30 or 2:30 pm Fall Quarter: October 7 - November 4 Beginning students practice what they are learning in massage school, under professional supervision. Massage is conducted in a one-room setting. Students will practice light Swedish, Acupressure, Energywork or other modality (no deep tissue or full body massages). Pre-registration is required. Appointments will be taken beginning September 23. Call 420-6180. Suggested donation is $10-15. INTRODUCTION TO T'AI CHI AND CHIKUNG Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - Noon T'ai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise system benefitting the internal organs and joints. Taught by Dale Strawhacker, a licensed acupuncturist with nearly 20 years of experience with T'ai Chi. Suggested Donation: City Residents $2.00 Non-City Residents $2.25 Back to top LINE DANCING Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - Noon Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. This ongoing class is fun and good exercise. If you think you know what line dance is, you haven't joined this class! No partner needed! Just come on in and dance! Taught by Judy Zwerling and Judi Cobb. Suggested Donation: City Residents $2.00 Non-City Residents $2.25 Back to top SENIOR EXERCISE BALL CLASS Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m An alternative to pilates and yoga. Come and learn how to use the exercise ball in the correct, fun and safe way . Suggested Donation: City Residents $2.00 Non-City Residents $2.25 Back to top QI-GONG Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body leading to improved well-being. A perfect complement to Tuesday's T'ai Chi class. Led by Jim Hart. Suggested Donation: City Residents $2.00 Non-City Residents $2.25 Back to top CRIBBAGE CLUB Mondays and Fridays 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Join us for a relaxed game of cribbage every Friday. Brush up or learn the game in a friendly, social atmosphere. Cost: FREE. Back to top BOOK CLUB First Tuesday of the Month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Meet for an hour (or so) to discuss the current selection and discuss potential future books. Led by Irma Andrews Cost: FREE. Back to top SENIOR COMPUTER CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ The Senior Computer Center of Santa Cruz offers members (55 and up) the opportunity to learn and use Macintosh and IBM-compatible computers. Courses are taught by volunteer instructors at the Louden Nelson Community Center. Membership benefits include use of the computer lab during scheduled sessions and eligibility to register for a variety of courses. Lab facilities include 14 computers, color scanners and printers, and internet access. Membership is $25 per year. Scholarships are available. Introductory and intermediate classes are offered each session on both Macintosh and PC computers. For a limited time, classes are free to members. If you are interested in becoming a member, call 420-6180 or email info@seniorcomputer.org. Membership applications and more information are also available on the web at: http://www.seniorcomputer.org Back to top TRIPS Parks and Recreation bus trips depart from and return to the Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time. Free parking permits are available for permit areas of Maple and Washington Streets, and the Police Station lot. Specific trip information is available through Parks and Recreation's online registration service, instaReg. Registration may also be done online if you have an account set up and know your Account and PIN #, or through the Parks and Recreation Registration office, 420-5270. Click for more registration information. Call 420-6180 for more information. Back to top LUNCH AT THE CARNATION CAFÉ A delicious lunch is served Monday-Friday at noon in the dining room to persons 60 years and up. Stop by and pick up a calendar complete with menu and special activities that happen at lunch. Advance reservations are recommended. Suggested donation of $2.50. Transportation is available. Call 427-0901 one day ahead by 1:00 p.m. Back to top INFORMATION & REFERRAL A Senior Network Services counselor is available every third Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-noon to answer questions about services relevant to seniors. No appointment needed. FREE. Back to top FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Blood pressure checks are provided on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30-noon. No appointment is necessary. This service is provided compliments of Project SCOUT. FREE. HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP) APPOINTMENTS Trained counselor available every Wednesday, by appointment, 1:15 and 2:30 pm. Evaluation of Medicare supplemental insurance, HMOs, long term care insurance and claims assistance. Call 462-5510 for appointment. FREE. Please
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