Senior Center

The Sierra 2 Senior Center is part of the non-profit Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association located in Room 12 at the Sierra 2 Center. It is open to all seniors 50+ years old Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on the scheduled activities. The Senior Center was established in November 2000 to provide seniors the opportunity to continue to learn, meet new people and be actively involved in the community.

Listed below is a calendar of scheduled activities and events. All classes and events take place in Room 12, unless noted otherwise. Classes are free (donations accepted) or fee based where noted. For more information on any of these activities or events, call the Senior Coordinator, Mae Denman, at the Senior Center office 916-455-6339 or email seniorcenter@sierra2.org.

Sponsor Information
The Sierra 2 Senior Center is helped by many local businesses that provide financial support to help make our programs possible. The benefits of this sponsorship are tremendous. If you are a business/company interested in sponsoring the Senior Center, please contact Mae for more information.

The Senior Center would like to thank the following generous donors for their support:
Eskaton Monroe Lodge
Rhukala Monument
Angela Mia-Lyon Real Estate
Avalon Hearing Aid Center
B2000 Spa
Japanese Automotive Specialists (2023 Q St.)
MacDonald Heating & Air Inc.
Sutter Terrace Dental
Tara Stiles-Chi Yoga
Comfort Zone Senior In-Home Services
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Rx Staffing & Home Care

Senior Center Announcements

June is “ICE” month at the Senior Center
The Senior Center is launching a campaign asking seniors to carry “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) information cards and to program their cell phones with “ICE” numbers and information. In case of a fall, stroke or event which leaves you unconscious – who should be called? Where do you want to be taken? Yes, it could happen to you – so be prepared in case it does. Do yourself, your family and your friends a favor, make sure the people around you know what to do – and who to inform. Take care of yourself by planning for all the challenges thrown at you in life.

Interested in line dancing?
The senior center is soliciting line dancers for a class to start in July. We have two potential instructors, and two potential times, for classes. Call to sign up for either Monday at 10 a.m. or Thursday at 10 a.m. – or both! The time and day with the most interested sign-ups will be offered in July. So please call to vote on your preference and get those feet dancing!

Jewelry donations
The senior center is collecting jewelry for the yearly holiday sale. Time to lighten up and release those pieces you no longer wear! Donations of jewelry are always accepted.

Flower pot donations
The senior center needs those flower pots that are cluttering your garage and yard! We always accept donations of unwanted pots for our yearly plant sale.

On-Going Activities - Link to a heading below:
Fitness
Leisure
Cards and Games
Education
Events

Fitness

Community Acupuncture Clinic
Tuesdays, 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Fee: $15
Practitioner Zoë Griffin is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist.

Chair Massage
Tuesdays, from 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Fee: $15
15 minute Chair Massage with Frederica will be offered during the community acupuncture clinic. Call to reserve an appointment.

Falls Prevention: Flex, Stretch, and Balance
Tues, Thurs, 11:30-12:30 p.m. ($5 fee)
Taught by the Senior Center Coordinator and yoga teacher, Mae Denman, this gentle chair exercise class focuses on breath, movement of all joints and improving balance. The class includes standing balance poses and finishes with a relaxation exercise.

Morning Moves
Tues, Thurs, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
$35 for 7 classes
Are you a morning person? Then come join instructor Selayma Anan for this class that includes warm-ups, light weights for upper body, balance, aerobic dance moves, abdominal work and and a cool-down stretch.

Gentle Yoga
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
$40 for 6 classes
Instructor: Tara Stiles
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Tai Chi
Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
$40 for 6 classes
Instructor: Tara Stiles
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Pole Walking Clinic and Just Walking (combined)
Thursdays, 9 a.m. (donations accepted)
Pole-walking is popular in Europe, and not just for seniors – it’s for everyone. Pole walking helps seniors and others with chronic pain to continue walking exercise with reduced stress on joints, increased arm movement, and improved posture. Never tried it? You'll receive a brief introduction before trying the poles. Bring your own poles or pay a $5 fee to use the Senior Center poles.

Meditation and Chi Kung
Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
$40 for 6 classes
Gentle exercise for seniors to articulate the joints, stretch the muscles, and breath deep. You'll feel the vitality created by this gentle adapted yoga practice for seniors. Instructor: Tara Stiles
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Leisure

Book Club
2nd Monday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May book: The Lost City of Z by David Grann
June book: Room by Emma Donoghue
July book: Harriet & Isabella by Patricia O'Brien

Everyone Can Drum: Beginning Drumming
Tuesday: 1-2 p.m.
Studio 1
$5 per class
Join Olivia Yasmin James, from Fenix African Drum and Dance, to share some rhythm and fun! No experience needed. Bring your own drum or use ours.

The Garden Delights
Second Fridays, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch
Come share your love for gardening with this informal garden club! Garden Delights will visit Candy Anderson's and a plant rescue garden in Curtis Park during the Friday, May 11 meeting to see green thumbs at work in the community.

Crafts & Conversation and Sierra 2 Jewels
Fridays 1-3 p.m. (except on potluck day)
Bring in your current craft project to work on, or help sort and repair jewelry for annual sale, while socializing.

Potluck
Last Friday of each month, 12-2 p.m.
Come join, or make new, friends and share food and conversation.

Cards and Games

Ginasta
Mondays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
A fun card game combining Gin and Canasta.

Mahjong
1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays of the month , 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Bridge Just for Fun
Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Pinochle
Room 11
Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

Education

My Story Project
The Senior Center at Sierra 2 was recently funded with a grant to launch the My Story project. Volunteers are trained to interview, film, edit and produce DVD’s of seniors telling their life stories. Please call Mae at the Senior Center to find out more about the program, volunteer or to book a recording session.

Life History Writing
Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

Improv Acting with Jetta
Last Friday, 3-5 p.m.
$5 fee per class
Improv is acting without memorizing. Participants are given a situation, and they then must respond creatively. Sharpen your mind while having fun! This workshop starts with warm-ups so please be on time.

Events

Call 211: a community resource
Date: May 18
Time: 11:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Room 11
Got questions? Call 211 for answers. This presentation will be about this community service and the resorces available to Sacramento callers.

Senior Center Plant Sale II
Date: May 19
Curtis Park Neighborhood Yard Sale day
If you missed the Home Tour and the Senior Center Plant Sale, plan to drop by 2765 10th Ave between 9-2 p.m. to purchase a few plants. If you would like to donate a few plants for us to sell, or help out with the sale, please give Mae a call at 455 6339.

Art with Patris
Dates:
May 25 topic: "Perspective; landscapes from imagination"
June 15 topic: "The Shape of Things: Creating 3D forms"
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Fee: $12
Local artist Patris hosts a monthly workshop at the Senior Center. Enjoy these opportunities to learn drawing techniques in a small group setting.

Long Term Care Insurance: Protecting Your Families Wealth
Date: May 24
Time: 10:00 a.m.
This presentation is the third in a series on money management seminars with David Cariani and Doug Haskin from Merrill Lynch. Please RSVP at 648-6278. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

Scams & Frauds
Date: June 7
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Be alerted to local scams and frauds by a guest speaker who will discuss the Do Not Call directory and telephone fraud.

Senior Committee Meeting
Date: June 8 and July 6
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Room 11

Senior Center Business Campaign Meeting
Date: June 8
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Elder Financial Abuse
Date: June 14
Time: 10-11:00 a.m.
Guest speaker Joan Madeiros, from the State Bar Association, will share information about Elder Financial Abuse. Coming from the Educating Seniors Project, her goal is to educate senior citizens about predatory financial practices and estate planning matters and to protect senior citizens from financial abuses.

Money Management Series
“IRA Rollovers & Roth IRA Conversions”
Date: June 21
Time: 10-11:00 a.m.
Call 648-6278 to RSVP

“Be Prepared, Get a Kit and Stay Informed”
Red Cross presents emergency preparedness
Date: July 27
Time: 11:00 a.m.-noon
Call 455-6339 to reserve your spot

AARP Safe Drivers Education
Dates: July 30 and 31
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Call Royce at (916) 478-2959 to reserve your space.