The following programs will be offered at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr., unless indicated otherwise.
The NESCO nutrition site is closed Aug. 21‒25. Those interested can go to Goodman Community Center for lunch during this week or contact NESCO for a list of other nutrition sites.
Ongoing Events:
Veterans Discussion and Support Group: First Tuesday of every month, 10:30‒11:30 am, facilitated by Dave Hosking, Outreach Specialist with the Department of Veteran Affairs. For more information, call Dave at 264-5342.
Just For Men Grief Support Group: Last Wednesday of each month, 3‒4:30 pm, for men grieving loss and change. This program is offered in partnership with Heartland Hospice.
Blood Pressure Clinics: Last Tuesday of each month, 10‒11 am, GHC will do free blood pressure checks. No need to call in advance, just drop in.
5¢ Bingo: Second Tuesday and every Friday, 10:15 am (bilingual bingo in Spanish and English on the first Friday of the month). Each card costs five cents; all proceeds paid out to the winners. Call 24 hours ahead if you want to stay for lunch at 11:15 am. (Sometimes Tuesday bingo is moved to another day. Please check the newsletter.)
Card-Making Club: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1 pm. Help create homemade cards for all occasions. We sell these cards in the NESCO office Monday‒Friday, 8 am‒4:30 pm. All proceeds support NESCO programs and services.
Sewing Club/Free Mending Service: First and third Thursday, 9 am. Senior adults with general mending and alteration needs can bring your clothing to the NESCO office Monday‒Friday, 8 am‒4:30 pm. There is a limit of three articles per month.
Knitting and Crocheting Club: First and third Tuesdays, 9‒11 am.
Free MSCR Senior Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Increase strength, flexibility and balance with chair-based yoga stretches and breathing techniques. Certified Yoga Instructor Kim Sprecher leads the class. If the instructor is unavailable, an exercise video is used.
Mahjong: Every Thursday, 1 pm, all skill levels are welcome.
Book Club: First Tuesday, 10 am. See the newsletter for the monthly book description.
Sassy Steppers: Every Monday, 2 pm. NESCO’s senior dance crew is open to anyone age 55 and up. Any skill level is welcome. Sponsored by Willy Street Co-op.
Technology Help Appointments: Wednesdays, 9 am‒12 pm. (NOTE THE NEW DAY.) Northsider Sharon Persich is available to answer your questions. Bring in your phone, computer or tablet. All skill levels are welcome. Appointments are usually one hour. Call 243-5252 to make an appointment.
Card Playing: Euchre, Mondays, 8:30‒11:30 am; Sheepshead, first and third Wednesdays, 1‒3 pm. All skill levels are welcome.
Ping Pong League: Mondays, 9 am‒12 pm, and Tuesdays, 12:30‒3:30 pm, in the WPCRC Game Room.