City of Lincoln, NE

10/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/18/2024 10:23

Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events October 21 Through 27

Older Adults Invited to Aging Partners Events October 21 Through 27

Published on October 18, 2024

Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County from October 21 through 27:

Monday, October 21

  • Games, cards, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Computer and exercise rooms, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Card club (card games), Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Cards and games, Washington Street Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Art books, games and cards, Firth Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Computer lab, Victory Park Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sit and Be Fit exercise class (video), Northeast Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Halloween gift bags for the Kids are Great Program, Washington Street Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Bingocize, Victory Park Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Stretching and toning exercises with Kelle, Washington Street Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • "Fall Prevention" presentation by Aging Partners Health and Fitness, Firth Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • Craft project, Firth Senior Center - 12:15 p.m.
  • Dance for Life, American Lutheran Church - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22

  • Games, cards, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Computer and exercise rooms, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Card club, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Open enrollment with Nebraska SHIP office (appointments required by calling 402-416-7693), Bennet Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, American Lutheran Church - 9:30 a.m.
  • "Presidents and First Ladies" book talk presentation by Lincoln City Libraries, Belmont Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Halloween jokes, Washington Street Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Halloween craft, Victory Park Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Washington Street Senior Center - 10:15 a.m.
  • Simply Fit exercise class (video), Belmont Senior Center - 11 a.m.
  • Entertainment by pianist Jim Bauer, Northeast Senior Center - 11:15 a.m.
  • Craft project, Bennet Senior Center - 12:15 p.m.
  • Pitch, Mahjong and Pinochle, Victory Park Senior Center - 2 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23

  • Games, cards, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Computer and exercise rooms, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Art books, games and puzzles, Hickman Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Senior Walking Warriors, Hickman Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Chair Yoga, Eastridge Presbyterian Church - 9:30 a.m.
  • BINGO, Northeast Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Dance for Life class, Auld Pavilion - 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Belmont Senior Center - 10:15 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Ken Miller, Washington Street Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • Blood pressure checks and "Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion" presentation by Bryan nursing students, Washington Street Senior Center - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Strength and balance exercises with Peak Physical Therapy, Hickman Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • "Reducing Food Waste" presentation by Aging Partners Nutrition, Hickman Senior Center - 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 24

  • Games, cards, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Computer and exercise rooms, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Card club, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Roni Printz, Victory Park Senor Center - 10 a.m.
  • Blood pressure checks and "Caffeine Use" presentation by Bryan nursing students, Belmont Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • "Advance Directives and Planning" presentation by attorney Mary Wilson, Northeast Senior Center -- 10:30 a.m.
  • Halloween pumpkin crafts, Washington Street Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • Popcorn and a movie, Bennet Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • "Reducing Food Waste" presentation by Aging Partners Nutrition, Belmont Senior Center - 10:45 a.m.
  • "Reducing Food Waste" presentation by Aging Partners Nutrition, Bennet Senior Center - 12:15 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, Auld Pavilion - 1:30 p.m.
  • Bridge and Canasta, Victory Park Senior Center - 2 to 4 p.m.

Friday, October 25

  • Games, cards, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Computer lab, Victory Park Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Computer and exercise rooms, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Card Club, Northeast Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Fix-it Friday, Victory Park Senior Center - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Musical performance by Mary Link, Northeast Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Chair Yoga, Eastridge Presbyterian Church - 9:30 a.m.
  • Popcorn and a movie, Victory Park Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Blood pressure checks and "Probiotics" presentation by Bryan nursing students, Belmont Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.

Senior Center Meal Schedule (reservations required two working days in advance by noon):

Belmont Senior Center (402-441-7990): Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Bennet Senior Center (402-416-7693): Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.

Northeast Senior Center (402-441-7151): Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Victory Park Senior Center (402-441-7154): Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Washington Street Senior Center (402-441-7157): Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Location addresses:

American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine St.

Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr.

Belmont Senior Center, 1234 Judson St.

Bennet Senior Center, 970 Monroe St., in Bennet

Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

Firth Senior Center, 311 Nemaha St., in Firth

Hickman Senior Center, 115 Locust St., in Hickman

Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte Ave.

Victory Park Fitness Center, 600 S. 70th St.

Victory Park Senior Center, 600 S. 70th St.

Washington Street Senior Center, 2225 Washington 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.