Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events

Published on January 28, 2022

Aging Partners invites senior citizens and the public to attend a variety of senior-focused activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County from January 31 through February 6:

 

Monday, January 31

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch 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.
  • Qigong Zoom class – 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Musical performance by pianist Deb Hoggatt, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • “SMART Goals” nutrition presentation by Aging Partners’ Devin Mueller, Firth Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • Better Business Bureau presentation, Firth Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • Dance for Life Zoom class – 2 to 3 p.m.

 

Tuesday, February 1

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Adult coloring, Northeast Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • Introduction to Spanish class, Downtown Senior Center – 9:45 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Lake Street Senior Center – 10:15 a.m.
  • “The Great Platte River Road” presentation, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Visit from Priscilla the Comfort Dog, Lake Street Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 11 a.m.
  • Exercise with Mitzi, Belmont Senior Center – 11 a.m.
  • Kings in the Corner, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Craft project, Bennet Senior Center – 12:45 p.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1 p.m.

 

Wednesday, February 2

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Art books, games and puzzles, Hickman Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Senior Walking Warriors, Hickman Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Nia Dance senior fitness class, Asian Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • BINGO, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Health education presentation by Center Manager Linh Bui, Asian Senior Center (presentation and material provided in Vietnamese) – 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Dance for Life Zoom class – 10:30 a.m.
  • “Cholesterol and Your Diet” nutrition presentation by Aging Partners’ Devin Mueller, Lake Street Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • BINGO, Belmont Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • Blood pressure clinic by CHI Health, Hickman Senior Center – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
  • BINGO, Hickman Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, Irving Recreation Center – 1 p.m.

 

Thursday, February 3

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Senior Health Promotion UNMC Health Clinic, Vermeer Education Senior Center (appointments required by calling 402-441-7506) – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Writer’s Workshop, Northeast Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” presentation by Joan Wells and Nebraska Humanities, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Blood pressure screening and health presentation by Bryan nursing students, Lake Street Senior Center – 10:30 a.m. to noon
  • Tai Chi:  Moving for Better Balance (Level II), First United Methodist Church – 10:30 a.m.
  • Valentine craft activity, Belmont Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • Valentine’s Day trivia, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Music BINGO with Elliott Piper “The Music Bingo Guy,” Bennet Senior Center – 12:45 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church – 2:30 p.m.

 

Friday, February 4

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Patti and Bill, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Pet therapy with Visiting Angels’ Zeke the Therapy Dog, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Popcorn and a movie, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Heart and Sole exercise class, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 11 a.m.
  • Memory quiz, Belmont Senior Center – 11:30 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1 p.m.

 

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.

Belmont Senior Center, 1234 Judson St.

Bennet Senior Center, 970 Monroe St.

Downtown Senior Center, 1005 “O” St.

Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

Firth Senior Center, 311 Nemaha 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.

 

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.

A Directed Health Measure, which includes a mask mandate, is in effect until through February 11. Visit covid19.lincoln.ne.gov for details.

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