Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events

Published on September 10, 2021

Aging Partners invites senior citizens and the public to attend a variety of senior-focused activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County from September 13 through 19:

 

Monday, September 13

  • Aging Partners footcare and blood pressure clinic, Northeast Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Dominoes, Rummikub, SkipBo and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Art books, games and cards, Firth Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Color and create class, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Painting, Firth Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge class (Zoom only, call 402-441-7575 to register) – 10 a.m.
  • Blood pressure screenings by Lakeview Assisted Living, Firth Senior Center – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Senior Fitness, Northeast Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • BINGO, Firth Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • Dance for Life class (Zoom only, call 402-441-7575 to register) – 2 p.m.

 

Tuesday, September 14

  • Dominoes, Rummikub, SkipBo and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Learn to speak Spanish, Downtown Senior Center – 9:45 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Lincoln Fresh produce truck, Northeast Senior Center – 10:30 to 11 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 11 a.m.
  • Painting demonstration by Garry DeFreece, Downtown Senior Center – 11 a.m.
  • Pitch, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • BINGO, Belmont Senior Center – 11:30 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level II), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1 p.m.
  • Living Well with Diabetes workshop, Gere Library – 1 p.m.

 

Wednesday, September 15

  • Senior Health Promotion UNMC Health Clinic, Vermeer Education Center – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by appointment only (call 402-441-7506 for appointment)
  • Chair Yoga, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 9 a.m.
  • Art books, games and puzzles, Hickman Senior Center – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Dominoes, Rummikub, SkipBo and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Senior Walking Warriors, Hickman Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • BINGO, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • “Elvis” presentation, Lake Street Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Grab bag BINGO, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Physical activity and exercise, Asian Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Kenny Miller, Hickman Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Dance for Life class, Auld Pavilion – 10:30 a.m.
  • Senior Fitness, Northeast Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Chair exercise and strength training, Belmont Senior Center – 11:30 a.m.

 

Thursday, September 16

  • Senior Health Promotion UNMC Health Clinic, Vermeer Education Center – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by appointment only (call 402-441-7506 for appointment)
  • Dominoes, Rummikub, SkipBo and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Writer’s Workshop, Northeast Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Fine Wine, Lake Street Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • “Happy Feet” presentation by Aging Partners Health and Fitness, Northeast Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Strength and balance exercises, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Watermelon feed, Northeast Senior Center – 11:30 a.m.
  • Pitch, Belmont Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Aging Partners Nutrition presentation:  Facts vs. Myths, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 11 a.m.
  • “Physical Aging” presentation by Angels Care Home Health – 1 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge class, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church – 2:30 p.m.

 

Friday, September 17

  • Dominoes, Rummikub, SkipBo and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Movie and popcorn, Downtown Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • Stepping Out Walking Group, Downtown Senior Center – 9:45 a.m.
  • Grab bag BINGO, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Mike McCracken, Belmont Senior Center – 11 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level II), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 11 a.m.
  • Senior Fitness, Northeast Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Ice cream social, Northeast Senior Center – noon

 

Senior Center Meal Schedule (reservations required two working days in advance):

Asian Senior Center (402-477-3446): (third Wednesday of each month only) at 10 a.m.

Belmont Senior Center (402-441-7990):  Monday – Friday at noon

Bennet Senior Center (402-416-7693):  Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon

Downtown Senior Center (402-441-7154):  Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Firth Senior Center (402-416-7693):  Mondays at 11:30 a.m.

Hickman Senior Center (402-416-7693):  Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Lake Street Senior Center (402-441-7157):  Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Northeast Senior Center (402-441-7151):  Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.

 

Location addresses:

Aging Partners Fitness Center, 555 S. 9th St.

Asian Senior Center, 144 N. 44th St.

Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr.

Belmont Senior Center, 1234 Judson St.

Bennet Senior Center, 970 Monroe St.

Downtown Senior Center, 1005 “O” St.

Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Hwy, Ashland

Firefighter’s Hall, 241 Victory Lane

Firth Senior Center, 311 Nemaha St.

Gere Library, 2400 S. 56th St.

Hickman Senior Center, 115 Locust St.

Lake Street Senior Center, 2400 S. 11th St.

Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte Ave.

Vermeer Education Center, 4000 S. 84th St.

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd.

 

For information on classes or to register, call 402-441-7575.  Roundtrip transportation is available for senior center meals and activities in Lincoln only by calling the centers directly (phone numbers listed in meal schedule).  For more information on senior center events and activities, visit lincoln.ne.gov/MyCenterNews or call 402-441-7158.

 

 

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