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March 26
Allied Arts of Sacramento presents a big band concert by the Sacramento Rotary Rooters, 11 a.m., at the Dante Club, 2230 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 457-2142 or (916) 456-9661.

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

California State University at Sacramento's Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies hosts the Adrenaline Film Festival, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the CSUS University Union Ballroom, 6000 J St. Tickets are $10 general, $8 students. Proceeds go to the department's student scholarship fund. (916) 278-4323.

March 27
The CSUS Visiting Artists Program presents a free lecture and photography exhibit by photographer Alex Webb, 7:30 p.m., in Mendocino Hall, Room 1003, California State University at Sacramento campus, 6000 J St. (916) 278-3962.

March 28
The Renaissance Society presents a free public forum, "Women in American Journalism 1920-1950" by author Kathy Cairns, former CSUS history professor, 3 p.m., in Mendocino Hall, Room 1003, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St. (916) 278-7834.

The University of Tokyo Wind Ensemble performs in concert, 7:30 p.m., at Arcade Baptist Church, 3927 Marconi Ave., Sacramento. Requested donation is $10 at the door. The ensemble also performs a free concert, noon to 12:30 p.m., on the steps of the Capitol, weather permitting. (916) 973-1717 or www.sacwinds.org.

Registration deadline for the Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April program, in which volunteers repair the homes of low-income Sacramentans, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other jobs. Work is performed April 19, April 26 and April 27. (916) 455-1880, ext. 2.

The Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California's Sacramento Day Support Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, Redwood Room West, 915 27th St., Sacramento. (916) 448-7001.

March 29
Stanford Settlement hosts its ninth annual Stars and Strikes Bowling Extravaganza at Country Club Lanes, 2600 Watt Ave., Sacramento. Celebrity bowling starts at 10 a.m., regular bowling at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Stanford Settlement programs. (916) 927-1303 or e-mail ssspecialevents@aol.com.

March 30
St. Paul's End of Winter Music Festival presents Voices Three, a concert of opera and musical theater, 3 p.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1430 J St., Sacramento. Free admission. Goodwill offerings will be accepted. (916) 486-1982.

Crocker Art Museum's Classical Concert Series presents Curvd Aire, 3 p.m., at 216 O St., Sacramento. Concert is free with museum admission. (916) 264-5423 or www.crockerartmuseum.org.

April 1
The Elkhorn Chapter 1680 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees holds its "E-Board meeting," 3 p.m., at the SAFE Credit Union conference room, 3720 Madison Ave., Sacramento. (916) 332-3071 or (916) 383-8877.

The UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging offers a free lecture on how to prevent small children from accidentally taking adult prescription medication, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the UCD Cancer Center Auditorium, 4501 X St., Sacramento. (916) 734-6441 or (916) 734-4560.

April 2
Effie Yeaw Nature Center offers a Bannister Park hike near Fair Oaks Boulevard, 8 a.m. to noon, at Ancil Hoffman County Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael. Free with park entrance fee of $4 per vehicle. (916) 967-0777 or (916) 489-4918.

April 3
The Carmichael Cactus and Succulent Society meets at 10 a.m. at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 729-3475.

Mercy General Hospital sponsors an informal talk about advance directives for health care and recent changes in the law, noon, in the hospital's Greenhouse Room A, 4001 J St., Sacramento. Free. (916) 733-6330.

April 4
The Organic Gardening Club of Sacramento County meets at 10 a.m. at the Carmichael Park Administration Building, 5750 Grant Ave., Room 1, Carmichael. (916) 635-6724.

The Renaissance Society offers a free informational forum by Dr. David Gibson explaining the high cost of health care, 3 p.m., at Mendocino Hall, Room 1003, California State University at Sacramento campus 6000 J St. (916) 278-7834.

April 5
The Wednesday Seniors Club of the Mission Oaks Community Center serves a pancake breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the center's auditorium, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Cost is $2.50 per person. Open to the public. (916) 481-7784.

The Sacramento German Genealogy Society holds an all-day seminar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael. Guest speaker is genealogist Roger P. Minert. Pre-registration fee is $30 for individuals, $40 per couple, less for society members. (916) 482-8511 or e-mail boisseree3@aol.com.

Central United Methodist Church presents its first Bunny Trail Spring Craft Faire, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 5265 H St., Sacramento. Admission and parking are free. Proceeds go to the Church Fund. (916) 452-5016.

President Thomas Jefferson Manor holds its annual flea market, 9 a.m., at 5959 66th Ave., Sacramento. Proceeds benefit resident activities programs. (916) 421-9422.

The Society of Military Widows, Sacramento Chapter No. 5, meets at 1 p.m. at the McClellan Aviation Museum, 3204 Palm Ave., North Highlands. (916) 635-6724.

April 8
Elkhorn Chapter 1680 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees holds its meeting and luncheon, 11:30 a.m., at Cherry Island Golf Course, 2360 Elverta Road, Elverta. (916) 332-3071 or (916) 383-8877.

April 9
Dr. Michael McCloud, a geriatrician from UC Davis, speaks about how to enjoy better health while aging, 10 a.m. to noon, at Eskaton Village, 3939 Walnut Ave., Carmichael. Free admission, reservations are requested. (916) 334-1072.

Northern California Arts meets at 7 p.m. at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Guests are welcomed. (916) 971-3713.

April 10
The Area 4 Agency for Aging and AARP host "Second Time Around," a free workshop for grandparents assuming parental duties, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Paul Baptist Church, 3996 14th Ave., Sacramento. (916) 486-1876.

The Laguna/Elk Grove Fibromyalgia-Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndromes Support Club meets from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mimi's Cafe, 9195 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. Donation is $5 for newcomers. Limited seating. (916) 685-0383.

April 11
The CSUS Life Center offers a free forum on anaerobic and aerobic exercise for seniors, hosted by CSUS physical therapy professor Rafael Escamilla, noon to 1 p.m., at the Julia Morgan House, 3731 T St., Sacramento. (916) 451-4357.

The National Health Federation's Sacramento chapter presents a free lecture, "Seven Ways -- Seven Days: Integrate Mind, Body and Spirit," by hypnotherapist Bobbie Brandon, 7 p.m., at the SMUD Building Auditorium, 6201 S St., Sacramento.

April 22-24
The Congress of California Seniors holds its annual state convention at the Hilton Arden West, 2200 Harvard St., Sacramento. Delegates' pre-registration deadline is March 21, non-delegate deadline is April 18. (916) 442-4474 or 1-800-543-3352.

ONGOING
Willow Creek Health & Racquet Club, 5555 Mariposa Ave., Citrus Heights, offers free "Tai Chi From the Arthritis Foundation" classes at 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through March 27. (916) 961-6171.

The Pastel Society of the West Coast presents its 17th annual open exhibition, "Pastels U.S.A. 2003," through March 30 at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Exhibition hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Awards presentation and reception 1 p.m. on March 30. (916) 971-3713.

Photographs from the collection of Frank LaPena, a local artist and educator, are on display through April 4 at the Sacramento Valley Photographic Arts Center's Viewpoint Gallery, 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Sacramento. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, noon to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. (916) 441-2341 or www.viewpointgallery.org.

The Genealogical Association of Sacramento sponsors "Roads To Your Roots," a series of workshops held March 29 and April 5, 1:30 p.m., at the Sacramento Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento. The workshops are free and open to the public. (916) 489-5614.

Spotlight Dance and Fitness offers its Matinee Dance and Dine Program, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 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 Sunrise Macular Degeneration Association meets the third Friday of every month, noon to 2 p.m., at Denny's, 6215 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights. Open to those who have macular degeneration, their mates or caregivers, or anyone interested in the subject. (916) 721-1441.

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.

Manitos del Sur, a social club for Spanish speakers, meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, at the Pannell/ Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento. (916) 264-5462 or (916) 443-6348.

Free income tax assistance is available for seniors with low to moderate income every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday through April 15 at the West Sacramento Senior Center, 664 Cummins Way, West Sacramento. (916) 373-5819.

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

SeniorNet offers computer classes for seniors at the beginning of each month at Rio Americana High School, 4540 American River Drive, Sacramento. Classes include introduction to computers, word processing, spread sheets, data bases, and the Internet. Participants must pay a $30 annual membership fee, and a $20 fee for each eight-session class. (916) 485-9572.

The City of Sacramento 50+ Wellness Program sponsors ongoing neighborhood walks at various times and locations, many on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The program is free and open to people of all ages. (916) 277-6190.

The UC Davis Department of Internal Medicine's Mini Medical School presents "Aging and Medical Science," an eight-week series of lectures from March 25 through May 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Sunset Community Center, 2650 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin. (916) 734-8045.

Towe Auto Museum celebrates Ford Motor Co.'s centennial, March 29 through July 31, at 2200 Front St., Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (916) 442-6802 or www.toweautomuseum.org.

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

Friendly 45-Plus Singles, an adult 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, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights. (916) 331-8196 or (916) 726-1465.

WomanAlive, a women's accountability and empowerment program, meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 801 Riverside Ave., Suite 202, Roseville. This a 52-week program with sliding scale fees based on income and ability to pay. First class is free. (916) 929-3039.

REGIONAL
March 26
Gray Panthers of Berkeley meets, 1:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave., Berkeley. Guest speaker is Father William O'Donnell, recently released from the federal prison for non-violent protest. (510) 548-9696.

March 28
Woodland Senior Center offers a class on pain management, 10 a.m., at 630 Lincoln Ave., Woodland. Class is limited to 15 participants, advance registration is required. (530) 661-5890.

March 29
Sierra Club Seniors takes a hike at Annadel State Park in Sonoma. Group meets at 8:30 a.m. at 11th and P streets, Sacramento, and at Park & Ride in Davis at 9 a.m. Rain cancels. (916) 925-0700 or (530) 758-1807.

The Hays Antique Truck Museum hosts "From the Old to the New," a vintage truck show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Heidrick Ag History Center, 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland. Barbecue luncheon is at 2 p.m. Cost is $17 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. Reservations required. (530) 666-5777.

March 31
Tickets go on sale for the Davis Senior Center's International Party, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 23, at 646 A St., Davis. Includes multicultural buffet and a raffle. Tickets are $5, proceeds benefit the senior center's programs. (530) 757-5696.

April 1
The Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndromes/Arthritis and Chronic Pain Support Group meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Maidu Community Center, Senior Meeting Room, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville. Requested donation is $5 for first-time visitors or non-members. (916) 681-5679 or e-mail suealexder@aol.com.

April 3
AARP's Auburn chapter meets at noon at the Multipurpose Senior Center, DeWitt Complex, 11577 E Ave., Auburn. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., bingo at 10 a.m., potluck at noon. (530) 885-2170.

April 4
The Placerville Senior Center offers its caregiver gathering, "My Time," 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the senior center, 937 Spring St., Placerville. Free respite care is available. (530) 621-6180.

April 5
The Sacramento Post-Polio Support Group meets at 11 a.m. at the Fairvale Baptist Church, 8660 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks. Guest speaker is Dr. Michael Felix of Kaiser Permanente. (916) 624-0448 or (916) 332-8265.

April 5-6
Sun City Roseville hosts its annual art show at the Timbers Lodge Ballroom, 7050 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Roseville. Show times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Display includes oils, acrylics, watercolors and more. Many works will be offered for sale. (916) 771-4257.

April 6
The Hays Antique Truck Museum of Woodland holds its Spring Swap Meet, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Community College parking lot, intersection of County Road 102 and Gibson Road, Woodland. (530) 666-1044.

April 7
Sierra Club Seniors takes a six-mile hike along the American River's Middle Fork near Auburn and Forest Hill. Group meets at 9:15 a.m. in the parking lot at Madison Avenue off Interstate 80. Heavy rain cancels the hike. (916) 383-6457 or (916) 729-4481.

April 8
Placerville Senior Center offers its caregiver gathering, "The After Five Club," for those providing care for frail, elderly or disabled adults, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Senior Day Care Center, 937-A Spring St., Placerville. (530) 621-6180.

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