Senior Center

The Sierra 2 Senior Center is part of the non-profit Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association located in Room 12 at the Sierra 2 Center. It is open to all seniors 50+ years old Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on the scheduled activities. The Senior Center was established in November 2000 to provide seniors the opportunity to continue to learn, meet new people and be actively involved in the community.

Listed below is a calendar of scheduled activities and events. All classes and events take place in Room 12, unless noted otherwise. Classes are free (donations accepted) or fee based where noted. For more information on any of these activities or events, call the Senior Coordinator, Mae Denman, at the Senior Center office 916-455-6339 or email seniorcenter@sierra2.org.

Sponsor Information
The Sierra 2 Senior Center is helped by many local businesses that provide financial support to help make our programs possible. The benefits of this sponsorship are tremendous. If you are a business/company interested in sponsoring the Senior Center, please contact Mae for more information.

The Senior Center would like to thank the following generous donors for their support:
Eskaton Monroe Lodge
Rhukala Monument
Angela Mia-Lyon Real Estate
Avalon Hearing Aid Center
B2000 Spa
Japanese Automotive Specialists (2023 Q St.)
MacDonald Heating & Air Inc.
Sutter Terrace Dental
Tara Stiles-Chi Yoga

On-Going Activities - Link to a heading below:
Fitness
Leisure
Cards and Games
Education
Events

Fitness

Falls Prevention: Flex, Stretch, and Balance
Tues, Thurs, 11:30-12:30 p.m. ($5 fee)
Taught by the Senior Center Coordinator and yoga teacher, Mae Denman, this gentle chair exercise class focuses on breath, movement of all joints and improving balance. The class includes standing balance poses and finishes with a relaxation exercise.

Line Dancing
Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. ($3 fee)
Studio 1
Relax with some gentle movement, and enjoy the music. Instructor, Jim Sekelsky, recommends wearing shoes with smooth leather soles.

Morning Moves
Tues, Thurs, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
$35 for 7 classes
Are you a morning person? Then come join instructor Selayma Anan for this class that includes warm-ups, light weights for upper body, balance, aerobic dance moves, abdominal work and and a cool-down stretch.

Gentle Yoga
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
$40 for 6 classes
Instructor: Tara Stiles
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Chair Yoga
Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
$40 for 6 classes
Gentle exercise for seniors to articulate the joints, stretch the muscles, and breath deep. You'll feel the vitality created by this gentle adapted yoga practice for seniors. Instructor: Tara Stiles
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Pole Walking
Clinic: Wednesday, 9 a.m. ($5)
Walking: Thursday, 9 a.m. (donations accepted)
Pole-walking is popular in Europe, and not just for seniors – it’s for everyone. Pole walking helps seniors and others with chronic pain to continue walking exercise with reduced stress on joints, increased arm movement, and improved posture. Never tried it? First take the clinic class on Wednesdays, then join the walkers on Thursdays. Bring your own poles or pay a $5 fee to use the Senior Center poles.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung
Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
Call for schedule
$40 for 6 classes
Gentle exercise for seniors to articulate the joints, stretch the muscles, and breath deep. You'll feel the vitality created by this gentle adapted yoga practice for seniors. Instructor: Tara Stiles
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Leisure

Book Club
2nd Monday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
February book: Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg
March book: In Her Own Right: Elizabeth Cady Stanton by Elisabeth Griffin

Community Acupuncture Clinic
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:15 a.m., $15
Practitioner Zoë Griffin is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist.

Everyone Can Drum: Beginning Drumming
Tuesday: 1-2 p.m.
Studio 1
$5 per class
Join Olivia Yasmin James, from Fenix African Drum and Dance, to share some rhythm and fun! No experience needed. Bring your own drum or use ours.

Life History Writing
Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

The Garden Delights
Second Fridays, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch
Come share your love for gardening with this informal garden club!

Crafts & Conversation and Sierra 2 Jewels
Fridays 1-3 p.m. (except on potluck day)
Bring in your current craft project to work on, or help sort and repair jewelry for annual sale, while socializing.

Singers Unite!
First and third Thursday, 4-5 p.m.
Like to Sing? Call to sign-up and join the fun, as this group organizes around songs and music.

Music Appreciation
Second and fourth Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Eskaton Monroe Lodge
Join Doug Clarke as he DJ’s music from the era of Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, big band sounds and other themes.

Potluck
Last Friday of each month, 12-2 p.m.
Come join, or make new, friends and share food and conversation.

Cards and Games

Ginasta
Mondays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
A fun card game combining Gin and Canasta.

Mahjong
1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays of the month , 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Bridge Just for Fun
Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Pinochle
Room 11
Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

Education

My Story Project
The Senior Center at Sierra 2 was recently funded with a grant to launch the My Story project. Volunteers are trained to interview, film, edit and produce DVD’s of seniors telling their life stories. Please call Mae at the Senior Center to find out more about the program, volunteer or to book a recording session.

Improv Acting with Jetta
2nd and 4th Fridays, 3-5 p.m.
$5 fee per class
Improv is acting without memorizing. Participants are given a situation, and they then must respond creatively. Sharpen your mind while having fun! This workshop starts with warm-ups so please be on time.

Roundtable for Self-Publishing
3rd Friday, 11:30-12:30
A monthly brownbag roundtable sharing self-publishing experiences.

Events

Senior Committee Meeting
February 13, 10 a.m.
Room 12

Home Care Options
Jan. 26, 10-11 a.m.
Representatives from three local organizations will be guest speakers.

AARP Safe Driver
Jan. 30 and 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Short Recertification course: March 27, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
To register, call Royce at 478-2959

Guest Speaker: Richard Tuttle, “An Unscripted Life”
Friday, February 3, 10 a.m.
Former CA Supreme Court Judge, Richard Tuttle will share reflections from his book “An Unscripted Life”. Presentation is located in Rm 11.

Hospice 101
Friday, February 17, 10 a.m.
Correnne Deck from VITAS (“Innovative Hospice Care”) will share information about hospice care. Come with your questions! Presentation is located in Rm 11.