The following programs will be offered at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr., unless indicated otherwise.
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 10:30 am: Join us for Valentine’s Day fun. DeWayne Keyes Harmonica Hour will perform. Call 243-5252 no later than noon on Feb. 9 to reserve your spot.
Friday, March 16, 10:15–11:15 am: St. Patty’s Day Bingo. Wear your green and join us for some spirited fun and special prizes.
Ongoing events:
Storytelling: First Tuesday of each month, 1 pm. Storytelling is a means for sharing and interpreting experiences. Stories are universal in that they can bridge cultural, linguistic and age-related divides. Learning is most effective when it takes place in social environments that provide authentic social cues about how knowledge is to be applied. Stories function as a tool to pass on knowledge in a social context. Stop in and check out this new group. Call 243-5252 for more information.
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.
Grief Support Group: Last Wednesday of each month, 3–4:30 pm, for anyone grieving loss and change. This program is offered in partnership with Heartland Hospice.
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.
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: This group is taking a break from January to March.
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. Sponsored by Willy Street Co-op.
Technology Help Appointments: Wednesdays, 10 am–12 pm. 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.