Quarterly Senior Newsletter

Ramona “Moni” Gilmore Senior Center
990 Lassen Lane
(at the corner of EDHills Blvd, in the former Fire Station)

This beautiful facility is owned and maintained by El Dorado County, who
collaborates with the CSD to provide recreational programming and activities for adults age 55 and up. This unique partnership serves seniors throughout the county.

Call the Senior Center at 916-358-3575 •e-mail the Senior Center at jenneweg@edhcsd.org jkenneweg@edhcsd.org.

SENIOR CENTER Ongoing Activities
Please call to confirm schedules
Weekly
Painting Pals ........................................................ Monday, 10am
Fun Bingo .............................................................. Monday, 12:30pm
Think You Can't Exercise........................................Tuesday, 9:30am
Knit & Crochet ............................................................ Tuesday, 10am
Mah Jongg .................................................................... Tuesday, 1pm
Learn to play Cribbage .......................................... Tuesday, 1:30pm
Bridge Practice/Lessons ....................................... Wednesday, 10am
Pinochle/Canasta ................................................ Wednesday, 12:30pm
Mexican Train Dominoes ............................ Wednesday, 12:30pm
Line Dance ..................................................... Wednesday, 1pm
Evening Cribbage .................................. Wednesday, 6:15pm
Think You Can't Exercise........................................ Thursday, 9:30am
Fun Bingo ................................................... Thursday, 12:30pm
Fun Time Band Practice ............................................. Thursday, 2pm
Canasta ............................................................. Thursday, 5pm
Guitar Lessons .................................................... Friday, 1pm
Fun Time Band Practice ...................................... Friday, 2pm
Monthly
The Grands’ & The Greats’ Gazette ……................ 1st Mon/3rd Fri
Movie of the Month ....................................... 1st/3rd Monday, 1pm
American Sewing Guild Meeting ................ 1st Monday, 6:30pm
Computer User Group .................................. 2nd/4th Monday, 1pm
Mad Hatters Knitting Lessons ............................. 2nd Monday, 7pm
Sr. Council Meeting ................................................ Last Tuesday,10:30am
World View............................................................... 2nd Wednesday, 10amReminiscing: The Good ‘ol Days ............. 3rd Wednesday, 10:30am
“Let’s Talk” Discussion Group ............................ 1st Thursday, 10am
French (Club) “Connection” .................................. 3rd Friday, 10am
Senior Fun Time Band Concert ....................... Last Friday, 12:45pm
Book Club ................................................................. Last Friday, 3pm

Holiday Observances: Monday, January 18 and Monday,
February 15



Senior Classes & Activities
El Dorado Hills Senior Center offers many classes including drawing, watercolor, line dance, digital photography, cooking, wreath making, chair exercise, etc. Also, guest speakers speak on senior related topics.
Click here for Senior Classes & Activities


EL DORADO COUNTY SENIOR PROGRAMS
El Dorado County offers the following services to its residents age 60 and over.

• Tax Preparation & Assistance*
• Blood Pressure Checks*
• Senior Peer Counseling
• MSSP & Linkages
• Legal Services*
• AARP Mature Driving Classes*
• Family Caregiver Program

*Available at El Dorado Hills Senior Center


Senior Legal Assistance
Call (530) 621-6154 to schedule an appointment in El Dorado Hills.


Blood Pressure Checks
Mercy Hospital’s Auxiliary volunteers provide service on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:30am.


Senior Transportation Available
Seniors can call Dial-A-Ride at (530) 642-3696 to make arrangements for
transportation to the Senior Center and personal appointments.


Senior Nutrition Lunch
Excellent meals for a reasonable donation of only $3.00 for seniors age 60 and over, and $5 for those under 60. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 12 noon in the Garden Cafe. Closed on major holidays. Call 358-3562 between 11am and 1pm for the current menu.


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Need an Activity “Buddy”??
Do you have a special recreational interest and need a partner(s) to participate with you? If you need a bridge or chess partner, golf buddy, a movie-goer, a sports team member, someone to help you sail your boat, etc., call the Senior Center to be put on a “buddy” list! Here’s the type of buddy’s we currently have on the list! Seniors interested in: hiking, chess, kayaking, spades and hearts, backgammon, outings to plays & musicals, ping pong, going RVing, skiing, sailing, tennis, gourmet cooking, movie
outings, and more!


Group Leaders and Instructors Needed
If you have a special talent or hobby we need you at the Senior Center!! Maybe you’re talented in ar t, photography, cooking, dance or really enjoy a certain game. The Senior Center is looking for people to teach educational and recreational activities and lead programs or discussion groups. Call 358 - 3575 for more information.


Senior Support Council
The council consists of five elected senior volunteers. The SSC is a liaison group between the senior community, El Dorado Hills CSD, and County Department of Human (Senior) Services. The council coordinates annual special senior parties in addition to over-seeing other Center
activities. Elections will be held in late fall if you would like to join the group!


Visit the Senior Center Library
The Senior Center has a computer for Senior use, over 200 books and many movies for “check out” via the honor system! We also have puzzles and games for your enjoyment.


NEW! American Sewing Guild
This local group now holds monthly meetings at the Senior Center. Stop in and check it out. 1st Monday of the Month • 6:30pm


Senior Mailing List
Call the Senior Center to place your name on our mailing list to receive our quarterly Senior Newsletter.


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