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

April 23
Allied Arts Club of Sacramento hosts a luncheon, noon, at the Dante Club, 2230 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. Program features soprano Marcia Cope-Hart. Reservations are requested. (916) 457-2142.

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

The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission meets, 1 p.m. at the Department of Health and Human Services, Conference Room ASC 1, 7001-A East Parkway, Sacramento. (916) 447-7063, ext. 314.

April 24
The Retired Employees Association of California Chapter 4 holds its annual spring luncheon, 11 a.m., in the Martinique Room at Red Lion’s Sacramento Inn, 1401 Arden Way, Sacramento. Reservations are requested. (916) 922-4137.

The Health Alliance offers a free seminar on natural treatments for cancer and heart disease, 7 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fellowship Room, 1701 L St., Sacramento. (415) 279-5293.

The Citrus Heights – American River Branch of the American Association of University Women meets at 11 a.m. at the Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento. Cost of buffet lunch is $14. (916) 482-0506.

April 25
The Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District offers a free physical activity workshop for seniors, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. (916) 972-0336.

The Renaissance Society, a learning-in-retirement group, offers a free lecture by attorney and former Sacramento Mayor Phil Isenberg, 3 p.m., at Mendocino Hall, Room 1003, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St., Sacramento. (916) 278-7834.

The Easter Seal Guild hosts its fundraiser, “A Taste of the Vine,” 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the East Ranch Club House, on Hurley Avenue between Fair Oaks Boulevard and American River Drive, Sacramento. Cost is $20 per person, $35 per couple. (916) 481-3210.

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.

April 25-27
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, 2701 L St., Sacramento, hosts its 11th annual Mountain Man Traders’ Faire and Historic Demonstration Days. Event includes merchandise sales and demonstrations of pioneer crafts and skills. Daily admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children 6-16. (916) 445-4422.

April 26
The UC Davis Center for Pain Medicine hosts its third annual Run Against Pain at UC Davis School of Medicine Special Events Area, 4501 X St., Sacramento. Scheduled races are 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer run and walk, and a half-mile run for children. Registration is at 7 a.m. Fee is $20 before April 19, $25 on race day. (916) 492-8966 or www.pain.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

The Old City Cemetery hosts a free tour, “Early Sacramento Innkeepers,” 10 a.m., beginning at the cemetery’s main entrance, Broadway at 10th Street, Sacramento. Donations are accepted to support the cemetery’s restoration programs. (916) 448-0811 or www.oldcitycemetery.com.

Sacramento County Master Gardeners hosts a free plant clinic to assist the public with diagnosing and solving garden problems, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Talini Nursery, 5601 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 875-6913.

The Fibromyalgia-Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndromes-Arthritis and Chronic Pain Support Group presents Earth Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St. Free admission. (916) 681-5679.

April 27
The Nor-Cal Big Bands Preservation Society hosts its Spring Flowers Ball, 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 Grand Ballroom, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento. Music by Bill Rase and his 13-piece big band, and two Davis bands – Saxes on Demand and the J Street Jazz Cats. Admission is $12 general, $9 for society members. (916) 929-9181 or (916) 444-6138.

Towe Auto Museum presents a Wurlitzer organ concert by Bert Kuntz, 2 p.m., at the museum, 2200 Front St., Sacramento. Suggested donation for admission is $6 for seniors, $7 for younger adults. (916) 442-6802.

April 30
The Sacramento Civil War Round Table meets at 6 p.m. at the Sizzler restaurant, 2030 Fulton Ave., Sacramento. Discussion topic is Civil War medicine. (916) 726-4432.

May 1
The Carmichael Cactus and Succulent Society meets at 10 a.m. at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. Program topic is preparing plants for show. Free admission, visitors are welcomed. (916) 729-3475.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center offers its Paradise Beach Nature Hike, 8 a.m. to noon, at Ancil Hoffman County Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael. Free with park entrance fee of $4. (916) 489-4918.

Mary Youngblood, a Grammy award-winning American Indian flautist, offers a free performance and lecture, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Serna Plaza, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St. (916) 278-6997.

May 2
Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District offers a free physical activity workshop for seniors, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. (916) 972-0336.

The Renaissance Society, a learning-in-retirement group, offers a free lecture, “World Religions Shaping the Future,” by CSUS professor Jeffrey Brodd, 3 p.m., at Mendocino Hall, Room 1003, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St., Sacramento. (916) 278-7834.

May 3
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 Carmichael Geranium Society and Carmichael Recreation and Park District presents the 11th annual geranium show and sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. Free admission. (916) 332-1493.

May 3-4
Capital Woodcarvers Association offers “Wonders in Wood,” with woodcarving competitions, displays, a silent auction and more, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. (916) 392-8247.

May 5
Cinco de Mayo celebration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Serna Plaza, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J St. Free admission. (916) 278-6997.

Entry deadline for most events of the California Senior Games – Sacramento Sports Classic, which will be held May 16-18 at various sites. Senior Games hotline is (916) 277-6046, fax (916) 277-6155, e-mail rperez@cityofsacramento.org or visit www.seniorgamesssac.org.

May 6
The UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging’s “Coming of Age” series presents a free lecture on Internet use for older adults, caregivers and professionals, 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.

ONGOING
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.

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 $40 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 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, 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
April 23
Davis Senior Center hosts its International Party, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 646 A St., Davis. Includes multicultural buffet and raffle. Tickets are $5, with proceeds benefiting senior center programs. (530) 757-5696.

April 24
Elder law attorney Randy Rosa presents a free legal planning workshop, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Woodland Senior Center, 630 Lincoln Ave., Woodland. (530) 661-5890.

April 25
Roseville Parks and Recreation offers its Easter dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville. Music by the Sensible Sounds Band. Cost is $8 at the door. (916) 774-5960 before 3 p.m.

April 26
Roseville Arts Center hosts its Family Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Haman House Garden, 424 Oak St., Roseville. Free admission. (916) 783-4117 or (916) 786-7827.

April 29
Mercy Hospice of Redding offers two free classes, “Barriers to the Grieving Process” and “Why We Grieve Differently,” 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 1900 Hilltop Drive, Redding. (530) 245-4070.

April 30
Sierra Club Seniors takes a two-hour hike on a new trail on the south side of Lake Natoma at the Nimbus Reservoir. Group meets at 10 a.m. For details, call (916) 967-2917.

May 1
The Roseville Community Band performs a free concert, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Roseville High School cafeteria, 1 Tiger Way, Roseville. (916) 774-5960.

May 3
The Sacramento Post-Polio Support Group meets at 11 a.m. at Fairvale Baptist Church, 8660 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks. Guest speaker is Dr. Carol Vandenakker of the UC Davis Post-polio Clinic. (916) 624-0448 or (916) 332-8265.

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