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Announcements
Volunteers Needed! California State Military Museum, located at 1119 2nd Street, Old Town Sacramento, seeks help in preserving California’s rich military history. Volunteer help is essential! Assistance is needed in the areas of desktop publishing, research, library operations, administration, maintenance, exhibit design and fabrication at the museum on Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Many opportunities provided. Info: Butch Dixon or Bill Davies at (916) 442-2883.Folsom Prison Museum is looking for flexible, energetic history lovers to volunteer at the Retired Correctional Peace Officer’s Museum at Folsom Prison on Saturdays. Training will be provided. Cost: Free. Info: Jim Brown (916) 985-2561 ext. 4589 or (916) 799-2440.

Drivers Needed. Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteer drivers for a wide variety of agencies. Drivers are also needed to escort patients to and from appointments. You can make a difference in someone’s life! Whether you have one hour to give or 10, call RSVP at (916) 875-3631 for information.

Live Animal Show on Sat., Jan. 13 from 2 – 3 p.m. at Maidu Interpretive Center in Roseville. Enjoy live snakes, lizards, bugs and other critters for this fun-filled animal show. Parents and children can complete a craft after the show. No reservations required, but seating is limited. Cost: $4 adult, $3.75 children. Info: (916) 774-5934.

Poetry Reading. Roseville Parks and Recreation is proud to host a poetry reading on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville. Mrs. Berman will recite her favorite poem, “Red Fox” among others.

Game Players
Bingo on Tues. from 4 - 6 p.m. at the West Sacramento Senior Center, 664 Cumins Way, West Sacramento. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 373-5819.

Bridge. Classes and games for beginners or experienced players are hosted by Club Midtown at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 492-0723.

Bridge at Senior Center at Sierra II, Room 12 at 2791 24th St., Sacramento on Thurs. from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 455-6339.

Cribbage. Mondays: 6:30 p.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 2480 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn. Info: (530) 477-7563; Tuesdays: 6:15 p.m. at Mission Oaks Senior Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Info: (916) 722-6636; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. at Folsom Elks Lodge, 806 Reading Street, Folsom. Info: (916) 933-1282; Thursdays: 6:15 p.m. at the VFW Post #8762, 11th and Soule St, West Sacramento. Info: (916) 371-4709.

Get Dancing
Ballroom Tea Dance. The Senior Wellness Program offers two senior tea dances a week on Tues. and Thurs. from Noon - 3 p.m. at the Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. Cost: $5 or $4 with a 4-spot card. Info: (916) 457-8307.

Contra Dance at Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St., Sacramento on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 8 - 11 p.m. Beginner’s workshop at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $8 general, $4 students. Info: (916) 739-6014.

Dinner Dance is sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles #9, 4401 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento on Fridays. Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $12 dinner & dance, $5 dance only.

Irish Dancing at the Irish-American Club Ceile Dancers public dance is held every month on the first and third Fri. from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. Cost: $2. Info: (916) 444-3181.

Country Line Dancing being offered on the first Friday of each month from 7:30 – 10 p.m. at the Clarke Dominguez Gym in Rocklin. The dance is open to the public and sponsored by the Rocklin Community Services Department. Dancers of all ages are invited to attend. This is a social event, not a class! Cost: $6 at the door. Info: Norman Gifford at (916) 315-0921.

Group Meetings
The Greater Sacramento Area Gamblers Anonymous Fellowship holds meetings weekly at all of our locations in an effort to stop gambling and to help problem/compulsive gamblers. Callers wishing to listen to our HELPLINE may call (866) 442-5312, an automated HOTLINE operated by our volunteers.
Accordion Players. Golden State Accordion Club, Sacramento Chapter, meets every month on the fourth Wed. at 6:30 p.m. at the Dante Club, 2230 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. Info: (916) 966-5917.

Book Group meets the first Tues. of the month at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento from 1 - 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 264-5462.

Cordova Senior Citizens Social Club meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 11 a.m. Brown bag lunch followed by party bridge at Cordova Recreation Center, Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Dr., Rancho Cordova.

Digital Photography will be the program topic for The Mission Oaks Computer Club meeting on Thurs., Jan. 11 at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael from 1 – 3 p.m. Ann Kerr will speak about how to take good pictures, organize and manipulate them using a free program called Picasa. A problem-solving clinic follows the meeting. Visitors are always welcome. Info: (916) 366-1687.

Hem & Haw is a gathering for all knitters, sewers, crocheters, quilters and crafters that meets Wed. from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Davis Senior Center, 4646 A St., Davis. Cost: Free. Info: (530) 756-4654.

Improv Acting Workshop is a fun and friendly group that meets every Tuesday from 7 - 9 p.m. at Geery Theatre on corner of L and 22nd street. First time free. Cost: $5. Info: Damon 821-4533.

Karaoke every Friday from 12 - 3 p.m. at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 264-5462.

Men’s Group. “Let’s Talk” meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center of Elk Grove, 8830 Sharkey Avenue. This is a free study group to give men an opportunity to have their life stories recorded and/or printed in order to pass the historical data down to their families. Don’t wait; it’s time to start that story. Info: (916) 685-3160 and ask for Mary McIntyre.

Stamp Club meets at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento on the fourth Tues. of the month from 9 - 11 a.m. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 264-5462.

Singing. Nostalgics singing class is offered at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., Davis on Fridays from 1 - 2 p.m. Join anytime. Cost: Free. Info: (530) 757-5696.

The State Capital Division 5 of the California Retired Teachers Association will hold its General Meeting on Tues., Jan. 16 at the Casa Garden Restaurant, 2700 Sutterville Road, Sacramento. Social hour is 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Meeting time begins at 9:45 a.m., and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The cost for lunch is $15. Lunch reservation deadline is Jan. 11. Please contact Marie Sommers at (916) 689-5805 for lunch reservations. Non-members are welcome.

Toastmasters. The Sacramento Solos Toastmasters meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. at Denny’s on 3rd and J streets, except holiday weekends. Guests are welcome. Info: (916) 482-2255.

Learning Courses
Doll Making Class. The Senior Center of Elk Grove conducts doll-making classes for all skill levels on Mondays at 9 a.m. In these classes, attendees learn all aspects of porcelain doll-making like pouring, slipping, assembling, cleaning, painting and firing. Cost: $1 for members and $2 for non-members, plus supplies. Info: (916) 685-3160.

Financial Advice. Wade Lokka, financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments, comes to the Senior Center of Elk Grove (SCEG) every six weeks to educate seniors about the importance of understanding their financial needs, taking steps to obtain the solution by prioritizing and managing their finances and learning ways to invest and save money. His next presentation at SCEG occurs on Wed., Jan. 17, from 10 – 11 a.m., when he shares tips on Investment Outlooks and Opportunities for 2007. For questions, please contact the center at (916) 685-3160. SCEG is located at 8830 Sharkey Avenue and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

National Health Federation. On Jan. 11 at 7 p.m., the Sacramento Chapter of the National Health Federation is sponsoring a free lecture on “Can the Brain Be Reprogrammed?” by Garrik Danilov, D.C. at the SMUD Building Auditorium, 6201 S Street, Sacramento. Info: (916) 635-6724.

Let’s Get Physical!
Exercise Classes. The Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento offers four weekly senior exercise classes. Call for class schedules. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 264-5462.

Golf. Foothills Senior Golf Club at Foothill Golf Center, 7000 Verner Ave., Citrus Heights wants to tee off with you. All skill levels welcomed every Friday at 8 a.m. Info: (916) 338-4733.

Aikido. Classes offered on Mon. & Wed. from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Avalon Arts Center, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. Cost: $75. Info: (916) 485-5322.

Ceramics are offered each Tuesday at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., Davis from 9 - 11 a.m. Ongoing class — start anytime. Cost: $5 per month. Info: (530) 757-5696.

Gentle Form of Yoga for Seniors. This is a great program for seniors and those with health challenges on Wed., Jan. 10, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at Sierra 2 Senior Center, 2791 24th St., Room 10.

Hula. Learn to hula at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento every Tues. from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Info: (916) 264-5462.

Horseshoes. Play horseshoes at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento every Friday at 10 a.m. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 264-5462.

Low-Impact Aerobics. Movers & Shakers Low Impact Aerobics exercise club meets from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the West Sacramento Senior Center, 664 Cummins Way, West Sacramento. Info: (916) 373-5819.

Tai Chi at Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento every Wed. from 1 – 2 p.m. Cost: $15 per month. Info: (916) 264-5462.

Tap Dancing. Learn to tap-dance at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., Davis on Mondays from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Join anytime. Cost: Free. Info: (530) 757-5696.

Walk. City of Sacramento 50+ Wellness Program sponsors ongoing neighborhood walks at various times and locations, mostly on Mon., Wed. and Fri. Cost: Free for all ages. Info: (916) 277-6190.

Walk & Talk. Begin at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., Davis on Mon. & Fri. from 9 - 10 a.m. Join anytime. Cost: Free. Info: (530) 757-5696.

Lunches & Gatherings
Community Breakfast. The Orangevale Grange invites the public to breakfast every month on the second Sunday at the Orangevale Grange, 5807 Walnut Avenue, Orangevale. Cost: $5 adults, $3 children, and toddlers are free. Info: (916) 988-8871.

Pancake Breakfast. The Seniors of the Wednesday Club of Mission Oaks Parks and Recreation are hosting a pancake breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee or tea from 8:30 - 10 a.m. on these Saturday dates: Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov 10 and Dec. 1 in the community building at 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Cost: $3. Info: (916) 481-7784.

Alzheimer’s. The CLUB Adult Day Care for Alzheimer’s, stroke caregivers meets Mon. & Tues. from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 10600 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova. Info: (916) 635-5992.

Bereavement Support Group. Kaiser Permanente Hospice Program offers three support groups. Roseville: first and third Thurs. from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at 516 Gibson Dr. Elk Grove: first Wed. from 6 - 7 p.m. and third Wed. from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room. 3, 9201 Big Horn Drive, and Sacramento: second and fourth Tues. from 6 - 8 p.m., St. Ignatius Campion Center, 3245 Arden Way. Info: (916) 977-3046.

Mended Hearts Support Group for heart patients, their families and caregivers meets on second Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Conference Room 2, Basement floor. 2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento. Info: (916) 773-5263.

Widowed Persons Association of California, Sacramento Chapter #1 holds its Sunday support group from 3 - 5 p.m. at the WPAC office, 2628 El Camino Ave., Suite D-18, Sacramento. Cost: Free. Info: (916) 972-9722.

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