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Jan. 8
The Mission Oaks Computer Club meets, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Program features a presentation of digital cameras and printers. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 489-5514.

The Sacramento Chapter of the National Health Federation offers a free lecture, “Awaken the Healing Within You” by Dr. Raymond Augustyniak, 7 p.m., at the SMUD Building Auditorium, 6201 S St., Sacramento. (916) 635-6724.

The Sacramento Storytellers Guild presents “Resolutions,” 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. (916) 348-7764.

Jan. 9
The Sacramento Recorder Society presents its Twelfth Night Feast and Revels fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Church, 7501 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento. Event includes a catered multi-course period dinner and a performance by the Society. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations requested. (916) 685-4327.

The Carmichael Geranium Society meets, 10 a.m., at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. Program topic is the early history and breeding of geraniums. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 332-1493.

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s Sacramento Evening Support Group meets, 7 p.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. (916) 448-7001.

Jan. 10
SMUD and the Sacramento Tree Foundation offer a free tree-pruning clinic, 10:30 a.m., at the South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento. (888) 742-7683.

The Viewpoint Gallery holds a “Second Saturday” reception to recognize the photography display by Paul Mohr and Mark Howell, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Sacramento Valley Photographic Art Center, 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Sacramento. Display runs through Feb. 14. (916) 441-2341.

Health Care for All–Sacramento Valley hosts a panel discussion and overview of the health care system, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. (916) 424-5316.

Jan. 11
The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society presents its 6th annual Rent Party, featuring 10 local jazz bands and five youth bands, noon to 5 p.m., at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. Donation at the door is $10 general, $5 children age 12-18, free for children age 11 and under. (916) 372-5277.

The Sacramento Polka Boosters Dance Club hosts its National Polka Month dance, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Eagles Hall, 4401 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento. Music by Gary Seibert. Donation is $9 per person. (916) 428-9158.

Jan. 12
Mercy General Hospital sponsors a free informational talk about advance directives and living wills, noon, in the hospital’s Greenhouse Room A, 4001 J St., Sacramento. Informational documents are available. (916) 733-6330.
The Sacramento Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets, 11 a.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Ave., Sacramento. Program will honor recipients of the group’s Good Citizen Awards. (916) 967-9347.

REGIONAL
Through Jan. 30
Mixed media and watercolor paintings by Marge Rosenberg are on display at Timbers Restaurant, 7050 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Roseville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. (916) 771-4257.

Jan. 10
The Woodland Kiwanis Club holds its annual all-you-can-eat Crab Feed at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland. Hosted bar begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. Event includes silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $35 per person. (530) 662-9144.

Jan. 13
The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s Roseville Evening Support Group meets, 3 p.m. at Somer Park Residence, 1 Somer Ridge Drive, Roseville. (916) 448-7001.

Elkhorn Chapter 1680 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets, 11:30 a.m., at the Cherry Island Golf Course, 2360 Elverta Road, Elverta. (916) 332-3071.

Elder law attorney Tom Higelin presents a free discussion of “Legal and Financial Planning for Today and Tomorrow,” sponsored by the Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center and Area 4 Agency on Aging, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Rocklin Branch Library, 5460 Fifth St., Rocklin. 1-800-635-0220.

Jan. 16
Vivian Terry of the California Telephone Access Program offers a caregiver workshop on telephones for the hearing impaired, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville. Free respite care is available. (530) 621-6180.

ONGOING
Foothills Senior Golf Club plays at 8 a.m. every Friday at Foothill Golf Center, 7000 Verner Ave., Citrus Heights. (916) 338-4733.

SeniorNet offers computer classes for seniors at the beginning of each month at Rio Americano High School, 4540 American River Drive, Sacramento. Classes include introduction to computers, word processing, spread sheets, data base, Windows XP and the Internet. Participants must pay a $40 annual membership fee, and a $20 fee for each eight-session class. (916) 485-9572.

Bridge Club Midtown offers classes and games for beginners or experienced players, singles or doubles. (916) 492-0723.

The Dance for Life Senior Wellness Program offers two Senior Tea Dances a week – Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m., at The Ballroom of Sacramento, 6009 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. Admission to both dances is $5 per person, partners not required. (916) 457-8307.

Capital Singles offers a dance for single seniors, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., every Sunday at the Elks Lodge No. 2103, 5631 Cypress Ave., Carmichael. No membership is required, dance lessons included with admission. (916) 366-6501.

DeWitt Social Dance Party held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the DeWitt Senior Center, 11577 E Ave., Auburn. Admission is $6 per person, couples and singles welcomed. (530) 268-3977.

The Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento, offers four free weekly senior exercise classes: stretching, aerobics and flexibility, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mondays and Fridays; muscle building, 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; low impact aerobics, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Qigong, an alternative oriental exercise, meets 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays at McKinley Park. (916) 264-5462.

Spotlight Dance and Fitness offers its Matinee Dance and Dine Program, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., every Wednesday at 646 North Market Blvd., Suite 100, Sacramento. Cost is $4 per week, or $15 for five weeks. Includes free dance lesson. (916) 649-3269 or e-mail dance@spotlightdancesport.com.

The Golden State Accordion Club, Sacramento Chapter, meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., at the Sheepherder Inn, 11275 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova. (916) 966-5917.

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