Events Search and Views Navigation
Upcoming Events › Senior Center
Events List Navigation
November 2018
Mahjong
Start each week with a leisurely game of mahjong at the Senior Center. Fresh coffee with the fix-in's available. Mahjong Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.* Cost: This activity is free; donations are always accepted. A tile-based game originating from China, mahjong is similar to the Western card game Rummy. It's a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. *On the 2nd Mondays of each month, games times are 9:30 -11:00 a.m. This class is part of…
More Information
Tai Chi
Tai Chi classes are popular and there's a class level for just about everyone! Beginning Tai Chi Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Studio 3 Intermediate Tai Chi Mondays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Studio 3 All Levels Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Room 12 Fees: See below Boost your balance and prevent falls by practicing the ancient Chinese form of exercise, Tai Chi, with instructor Michael Shane. This low-impact practice works to focus the mind on slow…
More Information
Pilates with Lauren
Feel limber and toned in this popular total body fitness class geared towards older adults! Mondays & Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Studio 2 Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Studio 3 Fees: see below Instructor Lauren will teach the basics of proper posture and form, as you ease into beginning mat Pilates exercises. This class is safe, low-impact and great for just about every fitness level! Pilates has been proven to strengthen the core, boost balance, and improve…
More Information
Fall Prevention: Flex, Stretch and Balance
A great class for strengthening the body to prevent future injuries! Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in Room 12 (Room 11 on Thursdays) Fees: $20/ 4 classes or $35/ 8 classes Please pay the instructor directly (unless using a credit card-- visit the main office.) Please note the first class is free for new students! Movements to guide you through proper body alignment, balance and breathing. Low impact class. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Exercises are…
More Information
Everyone Can Drum: Beginning Drumming
Beats, rhythm and percussion! Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Studio 1 Fees: $7/class; $25/month Pay instructor at start of class. Join Olivia Yasmin James, from Fenix African Drum and Dance, to share some rhythm and fun as she leads the class through West African drumming and percussion. No experience needed. Bring your own drum or use theirs. This class is part of the Sierra 2 Senior Center. Learn more about senior classes here.
More Information
Senior Center Film Club
Third Tuesdays of every Month, 1:30-4 p.m., location varies, Suggested donation of $1-3 This club is dedicated to captivating plot lines, breathtaking cinematography, moving musical scores, award-winning actors, and our opinions on all of the above. All are welcome to attend the film club. Decide on films as a dedicated member or drop it when the film interests you. Popcorn & freshly brewed coffee is served. This class is part of the Sierra 2 Senior Center. Learn more about senior classes…
More Information
Gentle Yoga
A yoga class structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. in Room 12 Fees: $10/Drop-Ins; $30/4-classes; $60/8-classes Please pay the instructor directly unless using a credit card (come to Sierra 2 office.) This class is led by certified yoga instructor Pat Shaw. Yoga props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters, chairs and straps are used for safe practice and to allow the body to fully achieve positions comfortably. Movements are slow paced and focused on stretching all…
More Information
Life History Writing
Share and write stories about life experiences! Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Room 12 Fee: donations appreciated The purpose of this class is to write stories. This group meets each week to read stories written that have been at home. During the meetings, members will get a chance to give feedback on stories and receive comments on their own work. Facilitators Joe and Bubbles Miguel have ground rules to ensure a safe and supportive reading atmosphere. This class is part of…
More Information
Zumba Toning with Kelly
This is not your average Zumba class - it's geared for seniors fun! Wednesdays & Fridays 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Studio 3 Fees: see below Get toned & feel great with Zumba Toning, a new class that incorporates dance moves and weights in a positive and upbeat setting! Designed for seniors & great for beginners! Wear tennis shoes and your favorite workout clothes and bring some water! Instructor and Wellness Coach Kelly Pineda has been teaching Zumba for over…
More Information
Fun Bridge
Millions of people play bridge worldwide in clubs, tournaments, online and with friends at home, making it one of the world's most popular card games, particularly among seniors. Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Room 12 Donations for always appreciated. Fun bridge is a popular activity--- great for those with some bridge experience. Pipin' hot coffee is always served! This class is part of the Sierra 2 Senior Center. Learn more about senior classes here.
More Information
Open Art Studio
One part craft, one part companionship! Fridays (except the last Friday of the month) 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. in Room 11 Donations are appreciated. Bring in your current art or craft project to work on while socializing. Projects that participants are working on include painting, knitting, quilting, embroidery, ceramics and jewelry. This class is part of the Sierra 2 Senior Center. Learn more about senior classes here.
More Information
Pinochle
Join us for a lively game of pinochle every Friday! Fridays 12:30 p.m. in Room 12 This activity is free; donations are always appreciated. Relax Fridays with a game of Pinochle, a trick-taking card game for 2-4 players. This class is part of the Sierra 2 Senior Center. Learn more about senior classes here.
More Information
Women’s Friendship Group
Meet new friends and discover new hobbies! 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room 11 Cost: free; donations appreciated. Join our new women's group, that focuses on topics like women's issues, plans group luncheons, takes field trips, and hosts guest speakers-- just to name a few of the many fun aspects of this group. The Women's Friendship group meets monthly in Room 11 so members can catch up formally and address housekeeping needs. Each month, a…
More Information
Potluck
Breaking bread with friends and acquaintances is true community! Last Fridays of each Month 12:00- 2:00 p.m. in Room 12 (unless otherwise noted) Donations are appreciated. Each month there is a different theme, but the delicious food, fun games and great conversation remain the same. Please bring whatever you can afford, whether its an entree, side dish or napkins. You can also bring a friend in lieu of a dish! All are welcome! This class is part of the Sierra 2…
More InformationDecember 2018
Holiday Gifts & Goods Show
Skip The Massive Craft Fairs– Shop High Quality Handmade Gifts & Goods for the Holidays at Sierra 2 Center Creative, thoughtful, hand-crafted gifts without breaking the bank, getting trampled by crowds, or filling the landfills with packaging waste. Saturday, December 8th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the South End of the Sierra 2 Center (Curtis Hall & Room 10) Admission & Parking: free! Ugh, holiday shopping is rough. It feels like all the major retailers are yelling and fighting…
More Information
Book Club
The Sierra 2 Senior Center Book Club is for anyone interested in good books and good conversation. 2nd Mondays 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $1-3 We meet to discuss the book on the second Monday of each month. Book club participants read the book of the month prior to each meeting. Current Reading Schedule: April 9: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett May 14: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
More Information
My Story Project Monthly Meeting
Capturing oral histories are important to preserving family legacies! 2nd Mondays 1:00 p.m. in Room 12 The group meets monthly to discuss upcoming projects and other business items. Prospective clients and volunteers are welcome to attend a meeting to meet the group! Note: My Story has Room 12 reserved on Mondays & Tuesdays at 1 p.m., although they may not have anything scheduled. Please call ahead to see if the group will be in the building should you need to…
More Information
Nonfiction Book Club
Did you know nonfiction books are great for group discussion? Pick up a copy of the latest book & join us every Third Thursday at 11:30am in Room 12. Coffee and tea are available. 3rd Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Room 12 Suggested donation of $1-3 Current Reading Schedule: May 17: Nothing Like it in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad 1863-1869 by Stephen E. Ambrose June 21: A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety by Jimmy…
More InformationJanuary 2019
Monthly Guided Mindful Meditation
Relax and refocus in this new meditation class offered monthly. 4th Tuesdays 11:10 a.m. in Room 9 Fees: see below Join Heera Kulkarni for a monthly guided meditation session, following Yoga + You on the 4th Tuesdays of each month. With this guided meditation class, you'll learn and experience mindfulness in order to achieve a state of mental calm, increased focus & memory, and reduced stress. Meditation can lead to a better quality of life. At the end of the short…
More Information