Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events

Published on March 11, 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 14 through 20:

 

Monday, March 14

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Art books, games and cards, Firth Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Aging Partners footcare and blood pressure clinic, Northeast Senior Center – 9 a.m. (footcare appointments required by calling 402-441-7151)
  • Color and create class, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Qigong Zoom class – 10 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Ken Miller, Firth Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • “Drop a Letter” and “Scramble and Rivals” concentration/memory games, Belmont Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Craft project, 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 15

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • All-day craft activity, Downtown Senior Center – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Senior coloring, Northeast Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • Introduction to Spanish class, Downtown Senior Center – 9:45 a.m.
  • “Neighborhood Watch” presentation by Lincoln Police Department (LPD) Officer Jason Hellmuth, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • “Laughing Matters” presentation by Tracie Foreman, Aging Partners Health and Fitness, Downtown 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.
  • 10-point Pitch, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • St. Patrick’s Day trivia, Bennet Senior Center – 12:45 p.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level I), Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1 p.m.

 

Wednesday, March 16

  • 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.
  • Nia Dance senior fitness class, Asian Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Three Chords and a Cloud of Dust, Lake Street
  • BINGO, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Ken Miller, Hickman Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Dance for Life class, Auld Pavilion – 10:30 a.m.
  • BINGO, Belmont Senior Center – 10:45 a.m.
  • Craft project, Hickman Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, Irving Recreation Center – 1 p.m.

 

Thursday, March 17

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • “Memory Aerobics” presentation by Tracie Foreman, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
  • Tai Chi:  Moving for Better Balance (Level II), First United Methodist Church – 10:30 a.m.
  • St. Patrick’s Day party with Irish musical performance by John Lozier, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
  • Blood pressure clinic and health presentation by Bryan nursing students, Lake Street Senior Center – 10:30 a.m. to noon
  • St. Patrick’s Day party, Lake Street Senior Center – 11 a.m.
  • Strength and balance exercises, Bennet Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • St. Patrick’s Day party, Belmont Senior Center – 11:15 a.m.
  • Writer’s Workshop, Northeast Senior Center – 11:45 a.m.
  • Chair exercise with Mitzi, Lake Street Senior Center – 12:15 p.m.
  • “Aging in Place” presentation by Maria Olivas, AseraCare, Bennet Senior Center – 12:45 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church – 2:30 p.m.

 

Friday, March 18

  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center – 9 a.m.
  • St. Patrick’s Day musical performance by Chris Sayre, 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.
  • “Senior Safety” crime prevention presentation by LPD Officer Jason Hellmuth, Belmont Senior Center – 11:15 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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