The following programs will be offered at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr., unless indicated otherwise.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 10:30 am‒12:30 pm: Celebrate the holidays at NESCO. Join us for entertainment by Randy Kiel at 10:45 am, followed by a delicious holiday meal. The Sassy Steppers will perform at 12 pm, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will visit. Call 243-5252 to sign up by 4 pm Dec. 13.
Ongoing events:
Coffee and Book Talk: The second Tuesday of each month Lakeview Library staff will bring books to WPCRC for folks to take a look at or check out. Have questions about the library? Get them answered. Need help finding a book? They can help with that, too. Join us.
Blood Pressure Clinic: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11 am‒12 pm, GHC will be here doing free blood pressure checks. No need to call in advance, just drop in.
5¢ Bingo: 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 are paid out to the winners. Call 24 hours ahead if you want to stay for lunch at 11:15 am.
Card-Making Club: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1 pm. Come join this group and let your creative juices flow. 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. New talent is always welcome.
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: Second and fourth Tuesday, 9‒11 am, in the WPCRC lobby. Quilters are also welcome.
Free 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. For NESCO members only.
Book Club: First Tuesday, 10 am. See the newsletter for the monthly book description.
Sassy Steppers: Every Monday, 4 pm. NESCO’s senior dance crew is open to anyone age 55 and up. Any skill level is welcome.
Technology Help Appointments: Wednesdays, 10 am‒12 pm, NESCO Office. 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: All skill levels are welcome. Euchre, Mondays, 8:30‒11:30 am. Sheepshead, first and third Wednesdays, 1‒3 pm.
Ping Pong League: Mondays, 9 am‒12 pm, in the WPCRC Game Room. Looking for a fun way to exercise? This is the group for you.
Mahjong (American version): First and third Thursdays, 1‒3 pm, all skill levels are welcome.