The following programs will be offered at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr., unless indicated otherwise.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, June 5, 10:30‒11:30 am: Skin Care Workshop. Walgreens estheticians will be here to answer your skin care questions, assess skin care needs, talk about summer skin care, help problem solve skin care issues and demo new products. There will be free samples and a great door prize. Come for fun and stay for lunch. RSVP for lunch by calling 243-5252 no later than 12 pm June 4.
Mondays, June 11‒July 23, 6‒7:30 pm: Summer concerts in Warner Park are back. Join us at the Warner Park Rainbow Shelter. Refreshments are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit NESCO programs.
- June 11, The Dang-It’s
- June 18, Rachelle and The Red Hot Rattlers
- June 25, Angela Puerta Trio
- July 9, Ladies Must Swing
- July 16, Marcy and The Highlights
- July 23, Universal Sound
Ongoing events:
Veterans Discussion and Support Group: First Tuesday of each 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.
Blood Pressure Clinic: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 10:30‒11:30 am, 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 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 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. 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: 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, in the WPCRC Game Room. Looking for a fun way to exercise? This is the group for you.