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Senior Softball is here! If you’re interested
in playing, or can form your own
team, please call 614-3223.
Senior residents of El Dorado Hills are
needed for the El Dorado Hills Senior
Support Council. This volunteer five
member group meets monthly at the
El Dorado Hills Senior Center. The
Support Council is a liaison group
between area Senior’s, the El Dorado
Hills CSD, and the County Department
of Senior Services. Elections will be held
in October. Individuals interested in
getting involved need to call NOW to
place their name on the nomination
form. Think about it! Become active
in planning and implementing Senior
activities at the EDH Senior Center . . .
we need your help. Interested applicants
can call Fred St. Jean (933-0802)
or Yvonne Griffin (933-8462).
If you need to learn the basics, including
Internet and email, call to sign
up for 3 free lessons. Our volunteer
instructors will work with you one-onone.
Students need to have a home
computer for practice.
FREE
If I knew I was going to live this long,
I’d have taken better care of myself!
Learn important and useful information
about aging well in the 21st
century. Growing older doesn’t have
to mean stopping things you enjoy.
New research shows us how to keep
our minds and bodies as active as possible
no matter what our age or health
condition. Come and learn how to
enjoy this time in your life….and join
us for goodies too! Call us to reserve
your spot.
Friday, October 17, 1-2pm
Presenters: Nancy Wilson, Geriatric Care
Manager/Asst. Director Elder Options
and Alfreda Moore, Community Outreach
Specialist
FREE
So you’ve learned how to send email
and surf the Internet. What now?
Come together with your laptops and
your peers and learn from each other.
There is always someone who knows
more or less than you. Find out the
answers to your computer questions
and make some new friends. Everyone
is welcome; those with laptops are
encouraged to bring them. Help and
be helped!
2nd & 4th Monday of the month
1-3pm, Senior Center
Advisor: Bruce Coleman
FREE
Wear comfortable clothing and walking
shoes! Walking club starts at the CAB
Conference Room. Enjoy exercising by
participating with others.
Days: M/W/F 8am
Location: Meets at the CSD Gym
(Not held at Senior Center)
Life saving tips for you, your friends
and family! Join us to learn interesting
facts regarding fire safety especially
for seniors. You will receive life saving
information packets along with a few
fun giveaways. Learn about the free
smoke detector program offered by
EDH Fire. Program is done in conjunction
with El Dorado County Fire and
the El Dorado Hills Fire Dept.
Tu 10/27 1pm
Speaker: Teri Mizuhara, El Dorado
County Fire
FREE
A brand new group for those dealing
with the prevention and treatment
of osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Learn from others as we discuss issues
related to bone disease. Led by local
registered nurse, Janet Block. Families
and care givers are welcome. Call the
El Dorado Hills Senior Center for more
information and to reserve your spot.
Third Wednesday of the month
Time: 7pm
FREE
El Dorado County’s Department of
Human Services provides excellent
meals for a reasonable donation of
only $2.50 for seniors age 60 and
over, and $4 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.
Usually held the last Friday of each month following Senior Nutrition lunch (1
pm), these special dances feature the live music of the El Dorado Hills Fun Time
Band under the direction of Al Kolthoff. Kick up your heels, or just sit and enjoy
your musical favorites as you are entertained by this energetic group of local
senior musicians. Call the Senior Center to confirm dates, as schedules may vary.
Checkers, Scrabble, Yahtzee,
Backgammon and more!
Every Wednesday, right after lunch,
we will be playing table games of
YOUR choice! If you enjoy board and/
or card games of any kind, this is the
group for you. If we don’t have your
game, we’ll do our best to get it!
Come on over!
Wednesdays, 12:45pm
Leader: Ray Martin
FREE
Learn bridge in this “bare bones”
introductory class geared to folks who
have no previous knowledge of the
game. We will introduce the echanics
of bridge as well as the foundation
for evaluating hands and bidding.
Class includes notes, discussion and
hands-on play. Louann is a certified
bridge teacher with the American
Contract Bridge League.
8803.901 Tu 9/16-10/7 10-11:30am
Fee: $30
Instructor: Louann Partridge
A continuation of Part I class above.
Appropriate for players who have
been away from the game for a long
time or who have some beginning
knowledge of bridge. Class includes
notes, discussion and hands-on play.
8803.902 Tu 10/14-11/4 10-11:30am
Fee: $30
Instructor: Louann Partridge
Duplicate Bridge groups are now
playing on Tuesday afternoons (1
pm) AND Friday evenings (6:30 pm).
The game is ACBL sanctioned with
points awarded to winners, (ACBL
membership is not required). Game
play partners are recommended, but
player arrangements can be made
with advanced notice. This fully stratified
game is open to all levels of play,
but a basic knowledge of the game is
required since no time is available for
lessons. Game fee is $2. Game size is
restricted due to available space. Contact
Jim Steelquist for further information
and reservations, 530-672-1144,
or check out the website at
www.edhbridge.com.
Tuesday Afternoon & Friday Evening
Call us now!!
If you have a special recreational interest
and need a partner(s) to participate
with you, call the Senior Center
and we’ll put you on our “buddy” list.
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…..just let us know!
The possibilities are endless. We will
do our best to match you with a
buddy who is looking for YOU!
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Join this group if you want to learn the
game or need a refresher. If you know
how to play, come and assist our volunteer
teachers or just play along! This
casual, weekly meeting promises fun!
M 2:30-4pm
Location: Senior Center
Group Leader: Ross Walter
FREE
Mah Jong, “the game of the sparrows”,
became a fad in the 1920’s and is
played by many Seniors today. Mah
Jong players get together weekly to
play this simple yet fun rummy-like tile
game. New beginners are welcome!
Tu 1-3pm
Location: Senior Center
Group Leader: Margie Yowell
FREE
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Do you want to improve your bridge
game? Enjoy learning and playing
with others at your skill level. Course
focuses on Standard American bidding
which has been modified to a
more modern style consistent with
what experienced players are playing
today. Fee includes a ninety page
reference booklet for new students.
Pre-registration is necessary.
8803.903 Th 9/25-11/13
10-11:30am
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $50
Instructor: Dave Baskin
Join friends two days a week after Senior
Nutrition lunch for Fun Bingo. This
popular game has been a longstanding
tradition for El Dorado Hills Seniors for
many years.
M & Th 12:45-1:45pm
The Mad Hatters are a group of local
residents that knit hats for newborn
babies and cancer patients in local
hospitals. Have the Hatter’s teach you
to knit/crochet or brush up your skills.
Since its inception, Mad Hatters have
delivered over 62,000 hats . . . and
it all started here in El Dorado Hills!
Become a part of this energetic group
which has spread throughout the US.
2nd Monday of the Month 7-9pm
For more info contact Leal Thompson at
933-4722
FREE
This group meets weekly for fun and
socialization while working on knitting
or crochet projects. Whether you
have a project going, or would like to
make baby hats for the Mad Hatters,
you should join us! All levels (including
new beginners) are welcome. Instructors
available.
Tu 10-11:30am
Location: Senior Center
Group Facilitators: Carol Timms &
Janey Mason
FREE
Learn the techniques of drawing still
life, landscape and portraits using pencil,
pen and colored pencils. Lessons include
the concepts of shading, textures,
perspective drawing and more. Materials
will be supplied in class, though
students may also purchase their own
supplies if desired.
8862.901 M 9/22-10/20* 10:30am-12pm
8862.902 M 10/27-11/17 10:30am-12pm
*No class 10/6
Fee: $38
Instructor: Linda Robinson
Join local resident, Syd Whittle and
make festive holiday wreaths from
pinecones and natural materials. It’s
simple, and it’s fun! Bring a glue gun if
you have one. Please bring an $8 supply
fee payable to the instructor.
F 11/14 9-11am
Registration Deadline: Friday, 11/7
Bring your sewing machine and join
this “sewing bee”! Hand sewing and
needlework projects are OK too. Participants
work on their own projects including
quilts, clothing and home decor.
Take a lunch break and return to your
projects if you would like. Join us for fun
and fellowship.
Th 10am-12noon, after lunch optional
Location: Senior Center
Group Leader: Joanne Keller
FREE
Local theater critic David Jacobson is
developing a course where participants
will learn about local theater options
in the greater Sacramento area. This
unique program will include visits to
and behind-the-scene tours of local theater
venues. Call Janet at 916-358-3575
if you are interested in participating.
SSeenniioorrss
Come to class with your camera and
let’s learn about how it operates to give
you great photos. No experience is
necessary, just a desire to learn.
8802.901 Sa 9/27 9am-12pm
8802.902 F 10/24 9am-12pm
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $29
Instructor: Bob Gouine of Pacific Paper
Join us on a charter bus to take
in South Lake Tahoe casinos.
Refunds can only be given if the
trip is cancelled. Registration is
taken at the CSD main office, or
on-line at www.edhcsd.org.
8880. 901 Th 10/2
8880. 902 Th 11/6
Bus Loading: Approx. 9:15am
Raley’s Parking Lot (North end)
Return: Approx. 7:30pm
Fee: $35 per person –
Receive $20 slot voucher and
a $7 food voucher with your
Harrah’s/ Harveys Total Rewards
Player’s Card. If you don’t have
a FREE Harrah’s/Harveys Player’s
Card, we will order one for you.
You can only receive the
vouchers if you have the card!
Make fancy truffles using fine Belgian
chocolate in this hands-on make it
and take it class. Use different fillings
and varieties of chocolate and leave
with a mold, recipes and six truffles
you have made! Truffles make excellent
holiday gifts. Supplies will be
available for purchase after class.
8820.901 F 12/5 9-10:30am
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $25
Instructor: Karen Moore
Registration deadline: Dec 1
A non-threatening exchange of ideas for the beginning (or budding) memoirist to
help you in leaving a footprint for your descendents. Attendees may present aspects
of their lives they feel memorable. Each will be followed by a benign discussion.
Whether your life should be on The Romance Channel or Cops, let’s help each other
hone our stories. The first session will be an introduction only, so you can decide if
this is for you. Call the Senior Center to hold your spot!
Mondays, Oct 27 – Dec 1, 1-3pm
Instructor: Nick Rotondo
FREE
This new group will have the opportunity to look at countries
in the news today and learn more about them. Discuss history,
past political issues, view geography and other pertinent details
in this interactive meeting. Most importantly, group discussion
will include how other countries feel towards the United States and why. This
cooperative program will have participant’s researching and then discussing
countries that the group chooses. Call now to reserve a spot!
3rd Wed of each month
10-11am
Group Guide: Liane L. Martin
FREE
Join in on mouth watering discussion
for preparing great meals! Just because
you are cooking for yourself doesn’t
mean that you can’t have healthy, delicious
dishes without spending hours in
the kitchen. We will also be discussing
nutrition for seniors and the great and
lasting effects that eating right can
have on your body and mind.
Call by 9/26 to hold your spot.
W 10/1 10-11am
Facilitators: Comfort Keepers
FREE
Meets monthly on the last Friday of the month from 3-4pm. Book selections are
chosen by members.
Group Leader: Mary Pearson
FREE
Voulez-vous cuisiner avec moi! French
Onion Soup w/Guyere toasts, Salade
Nicoise, and Croissant Bread Pudding
are just a few of the dishes you will
learn. Explore the fabulous provinces
of France and its regional dishes,
learn a little history and sample some
delicious and authentic cuisine. Bon
appetit! Call us to register!
W 10/15-11/5 9-10:30am
Fee: $10 supply fee payable to the
instructor at class
Instructor: Yvonne Griffin
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/8
How to be prepared . . .
Whether you prepare your own return or have another
person prepare your taxes, it is a vital necessity
that you have all the year-end financial information
available to prepare an accurate tax return. Errors
can cost you money, additional taxes and aggravation!
A few topics covered include: Which tax forms
you need; What bank/brokerage info and forms you
need; How to determine if you should itemize or take
a standard deduction; What deductions can you take
for itemization; How to report the sale of a home;
Differences between Federal and CA state taxes and
more! Call to sign up now!
Thursday, Oct 30, 1:30-3:30pm
Instructor: Vic Varma, AARP Volunteer Tax Preparer
FREE
A Topical Discussion Group
Led By Terry Provenza
Engage in informal conversation with
your peers on an assortment of seniorrelated
topics. A different topic every
meeting brings an opportunity for lively
dialog. Join us the first Thursday of the
month at 10am and meet new friends!
October 2
“Taking Over . . . Your Life, Your Kids”
November 6
“Family Gatherings . . . Letting Go”
December 4
“Tis the Season”
Come check out our new program.
Our French Club meets to practice the
language, share heritage, sing songs,
eat French foods and go on outings
that feature French history. Attend this
fun club to socialize with friends with
the same interests!
Third Friday of the Month, 10am
Location: Senior Center
Group Leaders: Huguette Lemire and
Terry Provenza
FREE
If you have a special talent or hobby
we need you at the Senior Center!!
Maybe you’re talented in art, photography,
cooking, dance or really enjoy
a certain game. The CSD is looking for
people to teach educational and recreational
activities and lead programs or
discussion groups. Call 358-3575 for
more information.
This class is all about FUN! Students will
learn up to ten dances in this casual
class. No partner and no experience
necessary! Come on down . . . get some
exercise . . . meet new friends . . . and
have some good ‘ol foot-stompin’ fun!
You must call to register for this class.
W 1-2pm 9/10-10/15 & 11/5-12/10
Location: Senior Center
Instructor: Pat Nathan
Fee: $2 per class optional donation
In today’s hectic world it could
be helpful to review the Cherokee
Indian’s thoughts regarding finding
and maintaining individual peace
and harmony in the world. Mountain
Democrat columnist Bob Billingsley
will be leading this interesting class.
Call to reserve your spot!
Tu 10/21 1-3pm
Location: Senior Center
Speaker: Bob Billingsley
FREE
Keep up to date with the most current
DMV information. Review driver safety,
rules of the road, how to refine driving
skills and develop defensive driving techniques.
No testing required. A certificate
of completion is issued if students attend
all 8 hours. This certificate may qualify
you for a discount on your auto insurance.
Call the Senior Center at 358-3575
for registration information.
Class size is limited.
Wednesday, October 22 & 29,
1:30-5:30pm
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $10 to AARP
Instructor: AARP Volunteers
Registration deadline is October 15
The 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.
Watch for more
information on our annual
Oktoberfest lunch, complete
with German musical entertainment.
Call Millie Smith at 933-3931 no later than
October 3rd, to make your reservations.
New Phone number!
Seniors can call Dial-A-Ride (530-642-
3696) and make arrangements for
transportation to the Senior Center
and personal appointments.
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