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Through Feb. 11
“Mixed Treasures,” an art show featuring works of former and current residents of Pioneer Towers retirement community, is on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment, 515 P St., Sacramento. (916) 443-5163.

Through May 15
The Golden State Museum presents “Louder Than Words,” an exhibit on California’s Black Panther Party, 1020 O St., Sacramento. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $4 for seniors, $5 for younger adults, $3.50 for children 6 to 15, free for children age 5 and under. www.goldenstatemuseum.org.

Jan. 27
The Northgate Seniors meet, 10 a.m., at Stanford Settlement Senior Center, 520 W. El Camino Ave., Sacramento. (916) 927-1303.

The Sacramento German Genealogy Society meets, 1 p.m., at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Lusk Drive and St. Mark’s Way, Sacramento. Program topic is “Tips for reading German church and civil records.” Visitors are welcomed. (916) 782-5704.

Hart Multipurpose Senior Center hosts a free tea party, 1 p.m., at 915 27th St., Sacramento. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite tea cup — hat and gloves optional. Reservations at the reception desk requested. (916) 264-5462.

The Sacramento County Historical Society meets, 7 p.m., at Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, 5380 Elvas Ave., Sacramento. Program topic is “Gold Rush Medicine.” (916) 485-7723.

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s South Sacramento Evening Support Group meets, 7 p.m., at Bruceville Terrace Convalescent Hospital, West Multipurpose Room, 8151 Bruceville Road, Sacramento. (916) 448-7001.

Jan. 28
Take a Stand Against Elder Abuse presents a seminar on the economic effects of elder abuse on businesses, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento. (916) 874-9598.

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s Support Group for the Memory Impaired meets, 10:30 a.m., 2641 Cottage Way, Suite 4, Sacramento. (916) 448-7001.

The Sierra 2 Book Club meets, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the 49ers Plus Center for Older Adults, 2791 24th St., Sacramento. Bring lunch, beverages provided. (916) 455-6339.

Allied Arts Club of Sacramento meets, noon, at the Dante Club, 2230 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. Program features whistler Milton Briggs. Reservations requested. (916) 482-4101.

The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission meets, 1 p.m., at the Senior Adult Services building, 4875 Broadway, Sacramento. (916) 447-7063, ext. 314.

Jan. 29
The 50+ Wellness Program presents a free lecture on healthy weight loss and weight management by author Bronwyn Schweigerdt, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Coloma Community Center Auditorium, 4623 T St., Sacramento. (916) 566-1593.

Jan. 31
Jack Fries and Jackie Taylor-Fries teach speech and voice placement, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Ave., Building 100, Suite 125, Sacramento. (916) 929-9200.

Feb. 3
The UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging presents a free lecture on advances in cancer treatment, by Dr. Primo N. Lara Jr., assistant professor of medicine at the UCD Cancer Center, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the UCD Cancer Center Auditorium, 4501 X St., Sacramento. (916) 734-6441.

Feb. 5
The Carmichael Cactus and Succulent Society meets, 10 a.m., at Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 729-3475.

Feb. 6
The California Writers Nonfiction Network meets, 9 a.m. at IHOP restaurant, 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova. Guest speaker is author and historian Bill Holden. (916) 944-3185.

The Renaissance Society, a learning-in-retirement program, holds its spring semester introduction session, 10 a.m., at the Lobby Suite, University Union, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St. The group’s Renaissance Rendezvous is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Union’s Redwood Room. Seminars begin Feb. 13. (916) 278-7834.

The Organic Gardening Club of Sacramento County meets, 10 a.m. at the Carmichael Park Administration Building, 5750 Grant Ave., Room 1, Carmichael. Program topic is “Insects, Good and Bad.” (916) 635-6724.

The Women’s Civic Improvement Club of Sacramento hosts its Fabulous Crab Feast 2004, 6:30 p.m., 3555 Third Ave., Sacramento. Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children age 12 and under. No tickets sold at the door. Deadline for purchase is Jan. 31. Proceeds benefit WCIC programs for seniors and children. (916) 457-8661.

The Friendly 45-Plus Club, a social group for single, divorced or widowed persons 45 and older, meets at 6:30 p.m., Rusch Park Community Center, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights. Admission is $5 per person. (916) 991-9009.

Feb. 7
The Society of Military Widows, Sacramento Chapter No. 5 meets, noon, at the California Cafeteria, 1401 A St., McClellan. Cost for buffet following the meeting is $7. (916) 635-6724.

Twenty Sacramento-area museums offer free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of Sacramento Museum Day. (916) 641-3501 or www.sacmuseums.org.

Feb. 8
The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society presents its monthly concert, noon to 5 p.m. at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. Music by Igor Glenn of the Jazz Cowboys. Donation at the door is $10 general, $5 children age 12-18, free for children 11 and under. (916) 372-5277.

Feb. 10
Sacramento Gray Panthers meets, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. Guest speaker is Tracy Lerman, senior organizer at Public Citizen. Discussion topics include mad cow disease and fish farming. (916) 332-5980.

Feb. 11
The Mission Oaks Computer Club meets, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Featured topic is income tax preparation software. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 489-5514.

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. 28
A representative of the Social Security Administration answers questions, 9 a.m., at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., Davis. (530) 757-5696.

Sierra Club Seniors takes a two- to three-hour walk on the south side of Lake Natoma at the Nimbus Reservoir. Group meets at 10 a.m., at the Park and Ride lot off Highway 50’s Hazel Avenue exit. Rain cancels. (916) 967-2917.

Jan. 29
The Overalls, a square dance couples club, offers free dance lessons between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Orangevale Grange, 5807 Walnut Ave., Orangevale. A 17-week square dancing class for beginners starts Feb. 5. (916) 988-6021.

Feb. 3
AARP begins it annual program of providing free tax return assistance by appointment every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Senior Center of Elk Grove, 8830 Sharkey Ave., Elk Grove. E-filing available. (916) 685-3160.

The Fair Oaks Village Singers, a non-audition community chorus for men and women, holds its get-acquainted potluck supper and first spring rehearsal, 6 p.m., at LeGette Elementary School, 4623 Kenneth Ave., Fair Oaks. Newcomers are welcomed. Season music fee is $35. (916) 966-1036.

The Roseville Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndromes/Arthritis and Chronic Pain Support Group meets from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville. Requested donation is $5 for first-time visitors or non-members. (916) 681-5679.

Feb. 5
AARP’s Auburn chapter meets, noon, at the DeWitt Multipurpose Senior Center, 11577 E Ave., Auburn. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Program features the Sierra Belles barbershop quartet. (530) 823-8172.

Feb. 5-6
The Friends of the Fair Oaks Library holds its Fabulous Book Sale at 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. Sneak preview is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5; sale hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 6. Book donations accepted until Feb. 2. Free admission. (916) 264-2770.

Feb. 7
The Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter St., Folsom, is among 20 area museums offering free admission as part of Sacramento Museum Day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (916) 641-3501.

The Sacramento Post-Polio Support Group meets at Fairvale Baptist Church, 8660 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks. Speaker is Dr. Carol Vandenakker, a post-polio specialist at UC Davis. (916) 624-0448.

SMUD and the Sacramento Tree Foundation offer a free tree-pruning clinic, 2 p.m., at the North Highlands-Antelope Library, Antelope. (888) 742-7683.

Feb. 8
The California State Old-Time Fiddlers Association hosts performances and jam sessions, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Orangevale Grange, 5807 Walnut Ave., Orangevale. Free admission. (916) 966-9067.

Feb. 10
The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s Roseville Evening Support Group meets, 7 p.m., at Somer Park Residence, 1 Somer Ridge Drive, Roseville. Guest speakers are John and Bea Gorman on “The Common Sense Approach to Alzheimer’s Caregiving.” (916) 448-7001.

Feb. 12
The Laguna/Elk Grove Fibromyalgia-Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndromes Support Club meets, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Mimi’s Cafe, 9195 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. Requested donation is $5 for first-time visitors or non-members. E-mail suealexder @frontiernet.net.

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

Friendly 45-Plus Social Club, a social group for single, divorced or widowed persons 45 and older, meets on the first and third Fridays of each month, 6:30 p.m., at Rusch Park Community Center, Patio Room, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights. Admission is $5 per person. (916) 991-9009.

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.

The Organization of Macular Friends, a support group for those with macular degeneration, meets the second Thursday of every month, noon to 2:30 p.m., at Andiamo Restaurant, 3145 Fulton Blvd., Folsom. (916) 492-5656.

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