Table of Contents Faith Photography of Nevada of Photography Faith

Table of Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center (EMNECC) CONTENTS 1301 Valley Rd. (775) 334-2262 4 Happening Around Town

5 Music, Arts and Crafts Neil Road Recreation Center (NRRC) 6 Lifelong Learning 3925 Neil Rd. (775) 689-8484 7 Social Activities 7 Save the Date Teglia’s Paradise Park 8 Resources Activity Center (TPPAC) 2745 Elementary Dr. 9 Cards & Games (775) 356-3176 9 Fitness 10 EMNECC Monthly Calendar Facility 11 NRRC Monthly Calendar 12 TPPAC Monthly Calendar LOCATIONS

(775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno (775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno 3

Stay Connected

Attend a

Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) Meeting Do You Want Excellent Performance New Experiences? Going out of state is always a challenge in so many Join the Neighborhood Advisory Board ways. The trip to the Giants game was no excep- (NAB) to create a positive change in your Where do you want to go and what community. NABs are the perfect opportu- do you want to see or experience. tion. Brenda did an outstanding job in making sure our customers received the very best service. nity for citizens to discuss community issues We need your ideas for summer with your Reno City Council representative. time adventures. Call 334-1201 or Kerri who was also on the trip helped out when the More information or to contact a community email us at [email protected] City credit card stopped working and she had to liaison, go to Reno.Gov/NAB or contact use her personal credit card to pay for the dinners. Reno Direct at 334-INFO (4636). Participation with Thank you both so much for your outstanding cus- Activities tomers service! Councilmember Jenny Brekhus

Alan Roney Community Liaison Jessica Garcia When you call, go online or visit [email protected] | 334-2255 one of our facilities to register for 1st Thursday of the month at 5:30pm any activity that requires a ticket McKinley Arts and Culture Center you can request to sit with the per- 925 Riverside Dr. son or persons you are attending with. Remember, we need five (5) or more participants to have an NEWSLETTER Councilmember Naomi Duerr activity. Community Liaison Jennifer Oliver Sign up to have the Senior [email protected] | 689-8459 Connect newsletter mailed to your Senior Services 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm home or by email. Call Senior Moana Nursery Design Center Division Surveys Services 657-4602 or email 1190 W. Ln.

From time to time we would like to [email protected] hear from you. Ask any of the front Councilmember Oscar Delgado desk facilities for a survey about Community Liaison Jessica Garcia our activities and share your opin- [email protected] | 334-2255 ions. You may be asked to take a 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm survey about a particular topic or Reno City Hall, 7th floor activity you are attending. 1 E. 1st St.

Councilmember Paul McKenzie Community Liaison Join us for the Reno-Tahoe Cynthia Esparza-Trigueros [email protected] | 677-6881 EMPLOYMENT Senior Summer Games 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm Opening Ceremonies EMNECC OPPORTUNITY 1301 Valley Rd. Friday, August 4 at 10am-12pm Sierra Kids Before and After Location: Start—Under the Reno Arch program is seeking seniors who End—Reno City Plaza Councilmember Neoma Jardon enjoy working with school age Fee: Free Community Liaison children. For more information Help cheer on the Senior Games Cynthia Esparza-Trigueros call 334-4280. Applicants in this fun filled Olympic style [email protected] | 677-6881 parade. We will be celebrating with 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm balloons, torches and flags as we march Reno City Hall, Council Chambers along the parade route. 1 E. 1st St.

(775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno (775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno 4 Happening Around Town Happening Now AROUND TOWN

AUG Dinner & Show 11 Jerry Lee Lewis Friday, August 11 at 6pm-10pm AUG Dinner & Show Location: Sparks Nugget Casino Resort 17 Cirque Le Noir: Fee: $90.00 (11836) The Dark Side of Cirque Jerry Lee Lewis was the first person inducted into the first class Thursday, August 17 at 5pm-10pm of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Location: Eldorado Casino in 1986. Lewis’ energy and enthusi- Fee: $52.00 (11835) - Scholarships Apply asm during live performances The most extraordinary cirque performers, from around earned him the nickname “The the world demonstrates incredible balance, contortion, Killer” for the way he knocked out stamina and aerial artistry. his audiences. His piano prowess is featured in some of his hits, Pick-up times and locations: “Whole Lotta Shaking’ Goin’ On”, EMNCC: 4:15pm | TPPAC 4:30pm “Great Balls of Fire,” “Breathless” and NRCC: 4:45pm many more. Pick-up times and locations: EMNCC: 5:15pm | TPPAC 5:30pm

AUG Bowers Mansion AUG Tallac Historic Site 19 Bluegrass Festival 31 Thursday, August 31 at 10am-4pm The Biggest Little AUG Reno 1868 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA 26 Music Festival in FC Soccer Fee: $50.00 (11837) - Scholarships Apply the World The Tallac Historic Site is comprised Saturday, August 26 at 7pm-10pm of the Baldwin Estate the Place to Saturday, August 19 at 9am-6pm Location: Greater Nevada Field Start. Explore the free museum and Depart: 7:45am Return: 7:30pm Fee: $20.00 (11856) - Scholarships Apply learn about the area’s history. A Location: Bowers Mansion Join us for an evening of fun with the short introductory video acquaints Fee: $52.00 (11925) - Scholarships Apply Reno 1868 FC soccer team (an visitors with the history of life at Ta- We will pack a picnic lunch, water, American professional soccer team). hoe, exhibits, people of Washoe and drinks and snacks. Bring your own Fee includes 1868 soccer cap and Lucky Baldwin. We will pack a picnic lawn chair or blanket for seating. food voucher. lunch to enjoy. Pick-up times and locations: Pick-up times and locations: Pick-up times and locations: EMNCC 7:15am | TPPAC 7:30am EMNCC 6:00pm | TPPAC 6:15pm EMNCC 8:00am | TPPAC 8:15am NRCC 7:45am NRCC 6:30pm NRCC 8:30am

Community As you know we have developed some we visited his establishment for lunch, Go by and check out the Gas Lamp very nice vendors for our activities. but before our visit we had to plan it. Restaurant Danny and his staff are Generally speaking they are extra nice excellent and the food is awesome! Support I called and explained my situation for a and accommodating when planning lunch meal weeks before and without for Seniors activities. They especially make the sen- Brenda Mahan hesitation he said he would open the iors feel welcome when we are at their restaurant for us for lunch (the restaurant locations. I wanted to bring to your atten- is not open on Saturdays for lunch only tion Mr. Danny Augello owner of the Gas dinner). Lamp Restaurant in Reno, on May 20,

(775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno (775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno 5

Music, Arts and Crafts

Music, Arts & CRAFTS

Ceramic Workshop The Voices Volunteer Crochet 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 11am-1pm and Knitting Group 9:30am-12:30pm Location: TPPAC Every Monday at 10am-12pm Location: McKinley Arts & Culture Fee: Free Basement Art Studio Every 3rd & 4th Thursday at 10am-12pm If you like to sign, join us at TPPAC as we Fee: $45.00 (3 classes—3 hrs per class) Location: EMNECC (11382) perform a variety of different genres of mu- Fee: Free sic and sign at various events. We are To register, call (775) 334-2417 fortunate to have Jeff Wayne working with Volunteers are needed and welcomed to us as a volunteer. spend their time crocheting and knitting various items. The items are donated to Ballroom Dancing Casa DaVita, Kids Kottage and the Family Every Tuesday at 2pm-3:45pm This-N-That Crafters Homeless Shelter. We do not meet on Every Friday at 6pm-7:45pm Exchange Group holidays. Location: EMNECC Fee: Drop-in fee Every Wednesday at 1pm-3pm Location: NRRC Fee: Drop-in fee Sunshine Quilters Every Monday at 1pm-4pm (no holidays) Location: TPPAC Fee: Drop-in fee

(775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno (775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno 6 Lifelong Learning Lifelong LEARNING

Bowling Practice Computer Essentials Wednesdays at 1-4pm Chair Volleyball Made Simple Location: High Sierra Lanes Every 1st and 3rd Friday at 1pm-3pm August 14, 16 & 18 at 9:30am-11:30am Fee: $7.50 for 3 games - Scholarships Apply Location: TPPAC Location: NRRC Come bowl with your friends or make new Fee: Drop-in fee Fee: $20.00 (9172) - Scholarships Apply ones! Not a league, no handicapping or prizes! Just bowling for fun and exercise. Check it out on YouTube and join us for This beginner class demystifies the com- There must be 5 or more participants for this new fun and healthy activity! We are puter, explaining the fundamentals of how pick-up. looking for players for our NRRC and it works. Understand hardware, operating EMNECC facilities! systems and types of software applications Pick up times and locations: in simple terms, plus hands on use of the EMNCC 12:15pm | TPPAC 12:30pm keyboard and mouse. NRRC 12:45pm Conversation Cafe Every Tuesday at 9:30am-11am Karaoke Friday Location: NRRC Open Lab Fee: Drop-in fee Friday, August 4 at 4pm-7pm August 14, 18 & 18 at 12pm-2pm Location: NRRC This gathering among diverse people with Every Thursday at 12pm-2pm Fee: $3.00 the freedom to share our feelings, Location: NRRC thoughts and actions in this complex, Fee: $5.00 a lab (9702, 9703 & 9704) Show off your talent with DJ Jerry Ku- changing world. Share coffee, pastries and wada, Koolwater Karaoke or just listen and ideas as we explore a different topic each Open two hour Lab is not a structured dance with friends. There will be fun for all week. class. This lab is intended as a companion and light refreshments served. class for students to access computers and practice skills learned in other classes Neil Road Book Club while having access to the instructor for Reno Senior assistance. Thursday, August 24 at 10am-11:30am Dance Club Location: NRRC Fee: Drop-in fee Sunday, August 13 at 1:30pm-4:30pm WANTED Sunday, August 27 at 4pm-7pm If you enjoy discussing books, join the Location: NRRC club. The August book is “A Path Between Active Seniors for Fee: $5.00 the Seas” by David McCullough. Call Patti Senior Discovery TV McClelland at (775) 626-3267 for more Even if you’re not a dancer, make new Meets 1st Tuesday of information. friends and enjoy great music provided by each month at 2pm DJ Felipe Leon. Early dance instruction is EMNECC at 1:15pm with light refreshments served. Beanbag Baseball Practice Square Dancing Thursdays at 1pm-3:30pm Every Tuesday at 6:30pm-8:30pm Fridays at 10am-12:30pm Are you interested in Location: TPPAC Location: TPPAC | Fee: Drop-in fee helping shoot, edit, and produce “TV by Fee: $6.00 per person/week Mondays & Fridays at 1:30pm-3:30pm Seniors, for Seniors, about Seniors” with the City of Reno’s Senior Discovery TV Join us for Square Dance instruction that Location: NRRC | Fee: Drop-in fee is great for the entire family (ages 14+ Production Group? Experience helpful but We are looking for some enthusiastic play- unless approved by instructor). No previ- not necessary. ers to represent our TPPAC & NRRC fa- ous experience necessary and singles are cilities. If you are one of those players, welcomed. For more information contact We have equipment and training. come out to practice and show off your Carol Wilson at (775) 746-5653 or YouTube.com/User/CityofReno skills. [email protected] Call (775) 657-4602 for details

AUG Brunch and a Movie OCT Dinner & Show 3 5 Thursday, August 3 at 9:30am-3pm Solid Gold Soul: The Location: Eldorado Casino Magic of Motown Fee: $20.00 (8878) - Scholarships Apply

Thursday, October 5 at 6:30pm-10pm Join our Senior’s Club as we venture out SEPT Location: Harrah’s Buffet and for lunch at the Eldorado Casino buffet Reno Aces 4 Sammy’s Showroom followed by a movie of your choice at Cen- Monday, September 4 at 1pm-4pm Fee: $52.00 (11859) - Scholarships Apply tury Riverside 12 movie theater. Location: Greater Nevada Field Come join us as we celebrate 11 of the Pick up times and locations: Fee: $20.00 (11855) - Scholarships Apply greatest Motown and Soul impersonators EMNCC 8:30am | TPPAC 8:45pm Come as we cheer on the Reno Aces all on one stage! Jackie Wilson, Tina NRRC 9pm against Albuquerque. We will watch this Turner, Otis Redding, Diana Ross, Barry last home game from the City of Reno’s White and many more! AUG Hawaiian Luau & Box Suite. This event is limited to the first Pick up times and locations: 25 18 customers that register. Pot Luck EMNCC 5:15pm | TPPAC 5:30pm Pick up times and locations: NRRC 5:45pm Friday, August 25 at 1pm-3pm EMNCC 12pm | TPPAC 12:15pm Location: TPPAC NRRC 12:30pm Fee: Drop-in fee | RSVP: (775) 356-3176 Bring your grass skirts, Hawaiian prints, SEPT Hot Air Balloon flip flops and your favorite Hawaiian dish 9 (enough to share) to this event. There will Races & 5:30am be treats, prizes, music and dancing. OCT Apple Hill Dawn Patrol 13 Friday, October 13 Saturday, September 9 at 5:30am- Arrive: 10am Depart: 4pm 8:40am Location: Apply Hill (High Hill Ranch) Location: Rancho San Rafael Park Fee: $60.00 (11864) - Scholarships Apply Fee: $15.00 (11863) We will be going on a guided tour and hay A trademark of The Great Reno Balloon ride in Placerville, CA. They offer produce Race is worth the early rise. This show stands, small shops and booths to shop. features balloonist glow, twinkle and fly Please note: motorized scooters can be along the choreographed music across a transported. Lunch can be purchased on SEPT darkened sky. We will depart from the site. Numaga Indian Days EMNECC at 4:30am with coffee and 2 donuts. Pick up times and locations: Pow Wow EMNCC 7am | TPPAC 7:15am Saturday, September 2 at 10am-4pm NRRC 7:30am Location: Hungry Valley in Eagle SEPT Reno Air Races Canyon 16 OCT Saturday, September 16 at 8am-4pm MS Dixie Lunch Cruise Fee: $30.00 (11861) 19 Location: Reno/Stead Air Force Base Thursday, October 19 at 11am-4pm This event features some of the best Na- Fee: $30.00 (11862) tive American dancers, singers and drum- Location: Lake Tahoe, NV mers in the country. There will be vendors The National Championship Air Races is Fee: $70.00 (11860) - Scholarships Apply the last event of its kind. Enjoy a day of selling traditional native foods, art and Come cruise the clear waters of Emerald races, entertainment and fun! We will pro- handcrafted accessories. Bay, Lake Tahoe while aboard the elegant vide a picnic lunch for you. Pick up times and locations: MS Dixie II. Lunch will be served on board. Pick up times and locations: EMNCC 8:15am | TPPAC 8:30am Pick up times and locations: EMNCC 8am | TPPAC 8:30am NRRC 8:45am EMNCC 10am | TPPAC 10:15am NRRC 8:45am NRRC 10:30am

(775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno (775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno 8 Resources RESOURCES

Senior Citizen Get Fit with Silver Northern Nevada Advisory Committee Sneakers Veterans Resource Meeting Silver Sneakers is a benefit offered to Center Tuesday, September 12 at 1-3pm members of Medicare plans across the U.S. This benefit includes multiple fitness 2nd Thursday each month at 2-4pm Location: EMNECC—Tuscarora Room Location: EMNECC | Fee: Free classes, pool and gym. Silver Sneaker Funding request & strategic Plan. Contact participants must register and swipe their 3rd Tuesday each month at 10am-12pm Isabel Rios 657-4648 or [email protected]. card for each fitness class. Location: NRRC | Fee: Free The Veteran Service Officers will be available Community Health Blood Pressure Clinic in the community to assist with compensa- tion, pension for Veterans, survivors and Alliance Presentations 1st Tuesday of every month at dependent benefits. They look forward to Tuesday, August 8 at 1pm 9:45-11:15am assisting you in any way they can and thank Location: NRRC Location: TPPAC | Fee: Free you for your service! Dr. Jason Crawford is a family physician and Blood pressure screening is held at this the Chief Medical Officer at CHA and will talk clinic and is provided by Alliance Home Bread Drop about “Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visits Health. and Comprehensive Health Assessment.” Tuesdays at 9am | Location: TPPAC Tuesday, August 22 at 1pm Blood Pressure Tuesdays at 12pm | Location: NRRC Location: NRRC Check The Food Bank of Northern Nevada delivers Lucas Broten, PhD is a clinical psychologist bread, pastries and desserts to locations. at CHA and will talk about “Maintaining Brain 3rd Wednesday of every month at Numbers will be handed out and based on Health and Well-Being.” 12:30-2:30pm the number given, it may limit your selection Location: EMNECC | Fee: Free choice. Ages 16 and older are encouraged to participate. Catholic Charities Blood Pressure clinics are held monthly and is provided by Northern Nevada Resource Assistance HOPES. Senior Lunch Program 2nd Thursday of every month at Senior Lunch Program

10am-12pm SHIP Counselor Monday-Friday | Fee: $2.00 per person Location: NRCC | Fee: Free Location: NRRC & Washoe County 1st Thursday of every month at Catholic Charities Benefits Enrollment Cen- Senior Center 10am-1pm ters can help low and fixed income Medicare Fee: Donation Requested Location: NRCC | Fee: Free eligible seniors apply for and recertify for Call 326-6601 a day in advance for hot meals Energy Assistance. There is assistance for The State Health Insurance Assistance and salads. Even if you are not a senior, you SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program Program (SHIP) will have counselors can join us for lunch. Additional eligibility and Medicare Part D Extra Help. available to help with enrollment and requirements apply. For more information call answer questions regarding Medicare. Washoe County Senior Services at 328-2575. Supplemental Nutrition 2-1-1 Health & Assistance Program Human Service (SNAP) From basic needs to health and human 4th Wednesday of every month at service program, offers access to: 1-2:30pm • Basic human needs resources Location: NRRC • Physical and mental health resources Counselors are available at NRRC. Call the • Financial stability state hotline at 1-888-304-7627 or • Programs for children, youth and families 1-800-992-7627 for questions. • Support for older Americans and persons with disabilities

(775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno (775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno 9 FITNESS Cards & Games | Fitness Tai Chi New Cardio Every Monday at 6-7pm no holidays Room at NRRC Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1-2pm Location: EMNECC Check our new cardio machines Fee: $5.00 per class and cable television. $1.00 for seniors, $3.00 for youth and $5.00 Cards Cheng Man Ching Yang Style form is for adults. known as Meditation in Motion. This low-impact exercise helps with re- & GAMES laxation, balance and flexibility. Zumba Gold Qigong Thursday at 10-11am (9412) Monday at 5:30-6:30pm (9400) Adults (18+) $5.00 | Youth (5-17) $3.00 Every Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30pm Location: TPPAC Seniors (50+) $1.00 Location: EMNECC Fee: $10.00 monthly Fee: $5.00 per month (9438) NRRC Silver Sneakers Apply This class incorporates zesty Latin music with dance movements to Call 689-8484 for more details This ancient exercise consists of low- move your body. Join certified impact and meditative movements Game Day Thurs 1pm-3pm instructor Patricia Gallimore for that boost your healing abilities for this upbeat fun class! Cribbage Mon 1pm-3:30pm better health. The first class of every Pinochle Wed & Fri 1pm-4pm month is orientation for beginners. Basic Bridge Tues 1pm-3:30pm Chair Yoga Badminton (all ages) Mon & Wed 7pm-10pm Mon, Wed, Silver State Wednesdays at 1:30-2:15pm Pickleball 1:30pm-3:30pm Thurs & Fri Location: EMNECC (9424) Super Seniors Pickleball Tues 9am-11:30am Thursdays at 10-10:45am Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at Drills & Skills Wed 4:30pm-6:30pm Location: NRRC (9664) 8:30-9:45am Beginner Pickleball Wed & Fri 11:30am-1:30pm Fee: $8.00 per month/location Location: EMNCC Table Tennis Mon 7pm-10pm Silver Sneakers Apply Fee: Drop-in fee (8389) Table Tennis Wed 7pm-10pm This course is designed to help Table Tennis Thurs 7pm-10pm This class includes sitting and stand- participants with yoga poses and ing exercises, the use of Dynabands, postures focusing on gentle Indian Club exercises, balance prac- movement from a chair or standing TPPAC tice and precision marching. beside a chair. Contact Pam Call 356-3176 for more details Pearson at 303-2845 or [email protected] Intermediate Bridge Wed 10am-2pm Sit and Get Fit Bunco Thurs 12:15pm-3:30pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Players Needed) at 8:30-9:30am Mat Yoga Chair Volleyball Fri 1pm-3pm Location: TPPAC | Fee: Drop in Mon, Wed & Fri at 10-11am Pinochle Mon & Wed 10am-2pm (Players Needed) Tuesday & Thursday at 10-11am Location: NRRC (9652) Board Game Day Wed 10am-3:30pm Location: EMNCC | Fee: Drop in Mon, Wed & Fri at 12-1pm Bingo 3rd Tues 11am-12:30pm This program strengthens the mus- Location: EMNECC (9242) cles while sitting, standing or while Fee: $30.00 per month/location holding on to the back of a chair, if This yoga class is an approach to EMNECC needed. learn the fundamentals of yoga Call 356-3176 for more details stretches that is easy to follow. Cribbage Thurs 1pm-3pm Water Fitness Mats, blankets and blocks are available on a first come, first Bridge Tues 9am-1:30pm (Experienced Players) Time: Varies Call 334-2262 for info served basis. Students should be Open Gym Dates Vary Times Vary Buoyancy takes the impact off of leg able to get off the floor with ease. Mah Jongg Mon 1pm-3pm joints allowing exercises to improve Contact Pam Pearson at 303-2845 or [email protected] Bridge (Drop in) Fri 12:30pm-3pm muscular strength and balance. No (Players Needed) swimming skills are required.

Open Gym: Dates & Times vary

21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30 31

1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18

21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30 31

(775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno (775) 657-4602 | Reno.Gov/Seniors | @CityOfReno