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Through May 6
The Widowed Persons Association of California offers its Recover From Grief workshop series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, April 1 through 22, and concluding May 6, at 2628 El Camino Ave., Suite D-18, Sacramento. Reservations requested. (916) 972-9722.

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.

April 7
The Alzheimer’s Association holds its annual Education Conference for caregivers and professionals, all day, at California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St. 1-800-660-1993.

Hart Multipurpose Senior Center hosts its Spring Fest Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 915 27th St., Sacramento. Admission is $2 for seniors age 60 and older, $5 for those under 60. Senior Nutrition Services lunch reservations are due by April 2. (916) 264-5462.

Westminster Presbyterian Church offers its free Brown Bag Concert, noon to 1 p.m., at 1300 N St., Sacramento. (916) 442-8939.

April 8
The Sacramento Chapter of the National Health Federation presents a free lecture, “How What You Eat Affects Your Body,” by wellness coach Marie Wilson, 7 p.m., at the SMUD Building auditorium, 6201 S St., Sacramento. (916) 635-6724.

April 9
The Carmichael Geranium Society meets, 10 a.m., at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. 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.

April 10
The Sacramento Valley chapter of Health Care for All holds a panel discussion on 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.

Sacramento Navy Women meets at a time and site to be determined. (916) 988-1941.

Pioneer Tower retirement community holds an open house, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 515 P St., Sacramento. Information, tours, more. (916) 442-2907.

The Sacramento Valley chapter of Health Care for All holds a panel discussion on 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.

April 12
The Sacramento chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution meets, 11 a.m., at the Sacramento Garden and Arts Center, 2220 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 783-0593.

UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging presents a free lecture by Carl Hammer, a certified older adult trainer, for Rebuilding Together with Christmas In April, on home modification, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento. (916) 734-6441.

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. (916) 733-6330.

April 13
Gray Panthers of Sacramento meets, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. Program is a theatrical presentation by the San Francisco Gray Panthers and a discussion of the Bill of Rights and the Patriot Act. (916) 332-5980.

April 14
Eskaton’s Senior Connection offers “When Memory Fails: What Is Normal Aging and What Is Alzheimer’s?” by Dr. Michael McCloud, a UC Davis geriatrician, 10 a.m. to noon, at Eskaton Village Carmichael, 3939 Walnut Ave., Carmichael. (916) 334-1072.

Northern California Arts meets, 7 p.m., at 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, for a demonstration by internationally known artist Joe Ballecera. Guests are welcomed. (916) 971-3713.

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Through July 18
Folsom History Museum offers an exhibit on the Portuguese population of the Sacramento area dating back to the 1850s, 823 Sutter St., Folsom. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for teenagers, free for children age 12 and under. (916) 985-2707.

Through May 6
Eskaton’s Senior Connection offers “Yes I Can: Caring for the Caregiver,” a six-week series of classes, 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, at Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay, 8550 Barton Road, Granite Bay. Reservations requested. (916) 334-1072.

April 6
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.

April 7
Hubbard Dianetics Foundation presents a free workshop on easy techniques to help people recover from accidents, mild illnesses or upsets, 7 p.m., 719 Trader Lane, Folsom. (916) 294-0434.

April 8
Eskaton’s Senior Connection offers “Yes I Can: Caring for the Caregiver,” the second of a six-week series of classes, 10 a.m. to noon at Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay, 8550 Barton Road, Granite Bay. Reservations requested. (916) 334-1072.

April 9
The Roseville and Sacramento Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, Arthritis and Chronic Pain Support Group meets, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Living Grace Center for Conscious Living, 8909 Golden Gate Ave., Orangevale. Registration requested. Requested donation is $5. (916) 987-9935.

April 10
Cordia Senior Residence hosts its Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., at 5161 Foothills Blvd., Roseville. (916) 780-3330.

April 11
The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association holds its monthly stage performances and jam sessions, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Orangevale Grange, 5807 Walnut Ave., Orangevale. Free admission. (916) 966-9067.

April 13
The Elkhorn Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets, 11:30 a.m., at Cherry Island Golf Course, 2360 Elverta Road, Elverta. (916) 332-3071.

The Placerville Senior Day Care Center offers The After Five Club, a caregiver support gathering, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 935-A Spring St., Placerville. Free respite care available. (530) 621-6180.

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. (916) 448-7001.

April 14
The Polish-American Club of Greater Sacramento meets, 7:30 p.m., at the Polish-American Community Hall, 327 Main St., Roseville. A potluck precedes the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 782-7171, ext. 2.

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