Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events

Published on March 25, 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 March 28 through April 3:

 

Monday, March 28

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Art books, games and cards, Firth Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Aging Partners foot clinic, Firth Senior Center – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (appointments required by calling 402-416-7693)
  • Color and create class, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Qigong Zoom class – 10 a.m.
  • Musical performance by pianist Deb Hoggatt, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Strength and balancing exercises, Firth Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • SKIPBO Tournament of Champions, Belmont Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • “Aging in Place” presentation by AseraCare, Firth Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • Living Well with Diabetes workshop, Christ United Methodist Church – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Dance for Life Zoom class – 2 p.m.

 

Tuesday, March 29

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Senior 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.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 11 a.m.
  • Exercise with Mitzi, Belmont Senior Center – 11 a.m.
  • Coloring for relaxation, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • “The Importance of Pampering Oneself” presentation by Paula Chamberlain – 12:45 p.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1 p.m.

 

Wednesday, March 30

  • Chair Yoga, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 9 a.m.
  • 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.
  • Senior Health Promotion UNMC Health Clinic, Vermeer Education Center (appointments required by calling 402-441-7506) – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Aging Partners foot clinic, Hickman Senior Center – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (appointments required by calling 402-416-7693)
  • Nia Dance senior fitness class, Asian Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • BINGO, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Patti and Bill, Lake Street Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Health education presentation by Center Manager Linh Bui, Asian Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Dance for Life class, Auld Pavilion – 10:30 a.m.
  • “Freezer Foods” presentation by Aging Partners Nutrition, Hickman Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • BINGO, Belmont Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • “Connecting Hope” presentation by Teri Chavez, Hickman Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, Irving Recreation Center – 1 p.m.

 

Thursday, March 31

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Senior Health Promotion UNMC Health Clinic, Vermeer Education Center (appointments required by calling 402-441-7506) – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Aging Partners foot clinic, Bennet Senior Center – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (appointments required by calling 402-416-7693)
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Blood pressure clinic 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.
  • “Freezer Foods” presentation by Aging Partners Nutrition, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Blood pressure clinic by CHI Health, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Foot care clinic by Bryan nursing students, Belmont Senior Center – 11:30 a.m.
  • Writer’s Workshop, Northeast Senior Center – 11:45 a.m.
  • Chair exercise with Mitzi, Lake Street Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • “Connecting Hope” presentation by Teri Chavez, Bennet Senior Center – 12:45 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church – 2:30 p.m.

 

Friday, April 1

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Musical performance by The Patti and Bill Show, Northeast 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.
  • 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.

Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr.

Belmont Senior Center, 1234 Judson St.

Bennet Senior Center, 970 Monroe St.

Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 “A” St.

Downtown Senior Center, 1005 “O” St.

Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

First United Methodist Church, 2723 N. 50th St.

Firth Senior Center, 311 Nemaha St.

Hickman Senior Center, 115 Locust St.

Irving Recreation Center, 2010 Van Dorn St.

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

Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte Ave.

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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