The following programs will be offered at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4‒6 pm: Soups on! Join Chef Lily Kilfoy and learn some new delicious soup recipes. Call Ruth at 512-0000 ext. 3012 for more information or to sign up. Space is limited.
Friday, March 29, 9:30‒11 am: Multicultural Wellness Fair. Free health screenings and informational booths. Have your hearing screened, get your balance checked, see if your spine is aligned and so much more. There are over 12 screenings and 40 informational booths to check out, and door prizes, too. Lunch at 11:30 am, followed by bingo. RSVP for lunch by calling 512-0000 ext. 3000.
Ongoing Events:
Blood Pressure Clinic: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11 am‒12 pm, GHC will be 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 by calling 512-0000 ext. 3000.
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 our office Monday‒Friday, 8 am‒4:30 pm. All proceeds support NewBridge 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 NewBridge–North 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
Book Club: First Tuesday, 10 am. See the newsletter for the monthly book description.
Sassy Steppers: Every Monday, 4 pm. NewBridge’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, NewBridge–North 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 512-0000 ext. 3000 to make an appointment.
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.
Card Playing: All skill levels are welcome. Euchre, Mondays, 8:30‒11:30 am. Sheepshead, first and third Wednesdays, 1‒3 pm.