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 Center office at (916) 455-6339.

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 call the Sierra 2 Center office at (916) 452-3005 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
Japanese Automotive Specialists (2023 Q St.)
Tara Stiles-Chi Yoga
Comfort Zone Senior In-Home Services
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Rx Staffing & Home Care
Molina Healthcare

Senior Center Announcements

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

Fitness

Community Acupuncture Clinic
Time: Tuesdays, 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Fee: $15
Practitioner Zoë Griffin is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist.

Fall Prevention Exercise
Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee:
$20/month-1 class per month
$35/month- 2 classes per month
Movements to guide you through proper body alignment, balance and breathing. Low impact class. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Exercises are both seated and standing.

Gentle Yoga
Time: Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
Fee: $40 for 6 classes
Instructor: Tara Stiles
Phone: (916) 454-5526
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Tai Chi
Time: Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
$40 for 6 classes
Instructor: Tara Stiles
Phone: (916) 454-5526
Web: www.chiyoga.net

Pole Walking Clinic and Just Walking (combined)
Time: Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Fee: 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? You'll receive a brief introduction before trying the poles. Bring your own poles or pay a $5 fee to use the Senior Center poles.

Meditation and Chi Kung
Time: Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
Fee: $40 for 6 classes
Instructor: Tara Stiles
Phone: (916) 454-5526
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. Website: www.chiyoga.net

Leisure

Book Club
Time: 2nd Monday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Book Club list:
June: The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
July: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
August: Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindberg

Everyone Can Drum: Beginning Drumming
Time: Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.
Location: Studio 1
Fee: $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
Time: Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Share and write stories about life experiences.

Beginning Drawing
Time: Thursdays, 9:45-11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Patris
Phone: (916) 397-8958
Web: http://artist-patris.com/
Fee: $48 per 4 week session
Perfect beginning class to learn the fundamentals of drawing.

Open Art Studio
Time: Fridays, 10-11 a.m. (except the last Friday)
Location: Room 11
Instructor: Jo Horne

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

Potluck
Time: Last Friday, 12-2 p.m.
Location: Room 10
Come join, or make new, friends and share food and conversation.

Cards and Games

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

Mahjong
Times: 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Mondays of the month , 10 a.m.-Noon

Fun Bridge
Time: Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Pinochle
Time: Fridays, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Room 11

Education

AARP Driver Safety Program
Date: July 8 & 9
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Room 11
Fees: $12 (AARP Members) or $14 (non-AARP Members)
Information and registration: Jim Finnegan at (916) 804-9777
This 8 hour course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. The AARP Driver Safety Course is recognized as an approved Mature Driver accident prevention course by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Insured drivers may be eligible for an appropriate reduction in automobile insurance premium charges after completing this course. Please check with your insurance company or agent for any additional requirements for eligibility. Enrollment is limited so sign-up soon.

Simply Music© Piano Method Free Workshop
Dates: July 16 and 23
Times: 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Location: Room 12
Instructor: Dane Andrus
Registration: Senior Center (916) 455-6339
Website: www.pianolandpark.com
Requirement: piano or keyboard at home
This enjoyable FREE two session sampling of the Simply Music© Piano Method is for beginners, retirees and seniors, who always wished they could play or, for anyone who has ever felt discouraged, overwhelmed, and confused by traditional piano lessons. This hands-on free workshop allows students to experience results on their piano (or keyboard) at home. Students will learn two to three pop, classical and blues songs.

My Story Project
Time: Monday, 1:00 p.m.
The My Story project is in full swing and we would love to tell your story! Volunteers are trained to interview, film, edit and produce DVD’s of seniors telling their life stories. Please call the Senior Center to find out more about the program, volunteer or to book a recording session.

Improv Acting with Jetta
Time: Last Friday, 3-5 p.m.
Fee: $5 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.

Events

Senior Committee Meeting
Dates: First Monday
Time: 3:00 p.m.