Senior Center of the Chathams November 2022
MONDAYS
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Mondays, 10:00 AM
Games are played in the gym. Sign up is required. Fee is $20 through December.
CANASTA LESSONS
Mondays, starting Nov. 7, 10:00 AM
Lessons and game materials provided. Instructor: Judy French. Call to sign up.
BINGO
Mondays, Nov. 14, and Nov. 21, 10:00 AM
Please call the Center to sign up.
REMINISCENCE GROUP
Monday, November 28, 11:00 AM
This is an informal get-together where participants have a chance to share their good memories and personal stories.
GENTLE EXERCISE: BALANCE & FLEX
Mondays, 12:20 PM.
Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Classes are $8 each. Contact Center to sign up.
TABLE TENNIS
Mondays, 12:30 PM.
Play on Mondays is for experienced players; balls and tables are provided.
POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTING
Monday, Nov. 21, 1:00 PM
Learn how to sell postage stamps and bring your own to evaluate the cost. Call to sign up.
LINE DANCING
Mondays, Nov. 21 & Nov. 28, 1:30 PM
Instructor Linda Hyland teaches line dancing. Free but sign up is required. Call to sign up.
TUESDAYS
INTERMEDIATE EXERCISE: BALANCE & FLEX
Tuesdays, 9:00 AM
Classes are $8 each. Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Contact Center to sign up.
RUMMIKUB
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM
Lessons are taught for those who want to learn; all materials are supplied. Call to sign up.
HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10:00 AM
A hands-on workshop where participants will create a small holiday arrangement. Free, but sign-up is required.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
This support group provides a safe and welcoming space to explore experience with loss. Please call the Center to sign up.
PICKLEBALL
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Sign-up is required. Fee is $20 through Dec.
DVD LECTURE SERIES
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
GENTLE EXERCISE: STRETCH CLASS
Tuesdays, 12:20 PM
Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Classes are $8 each. Contact Center to sign up.
TABLE TENNIS
Tuesday, 12:30 PM
Play on Tuesdays is for those new to the game or who’d like a lesson.
PLAY READING
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12:45 PM
Join the group directed by Judy French and show off your acting chops. Call to sign up.
THE WOMEN’S CIRCLE
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM
A social discussion group where women get to know one another.
BEGINNER KNITTING CLASS
Tuesdays, 12:30 PM
Learn how to knit from Center staffer Carol Eisenhardt. Materials provided. Free class. Fee required as class progresses. Sign up required.
WEDNESDAYS
INTERMEDIATE EXERCISE: MAT STRETCH & ALIGNMENT
Wednesdays, 9:00 AM
Classes are $8 each. Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Contact Center to sign up.
FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11:00 AM
Captain Ed Nunn, Captain of the Madison Fire Department will be here to discuss fire safety and provide important tips on fire prevention. A light lunch will be provided. Call to sign up.
TABLE TENNIS
Wednesdays, 12:30 PM
Play on Wednesdays is for experienced players; balls and tables provided.
NIFTY KNITTERS
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
This active and social group gets together to create caps, blankets, and more for donation to local hospitals and veterans’ organizations.
HISTORICAL PRESENTATION: PILGRIMS & THE MAYFLOWER
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1:30 PM
Speaker: Joel Farkas. Call to sign up.
TRAVEL TO CUBA – THE WISH LAND OF HISTORY
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2:00 PM
Presenter: Nish Verma, Travel Advisor. Please call Center to sign up.
THURSDAYS
PICKLEBALL
Thursdays, 10:00 AM
Game is played in the gym. Sign up is required. Fee is $20 through December.
WATERCOLOR CLASSES
Thursdays, 10:00 AM
Fee is $10 per class. No experience necessary. 11/3 – Mountains & Pine Trees in a Landscape; 11/10 – Thanksgiving Cards; 11/17 – Copying a Loose Watercolor Animal. Instructor: Philla Barkhorn. Call Center to sign up.
BRIDGE FOR EXPERIENCED PLAYERS
Thursdays, 10:00 AM
This class is for experienced players and alternates between lessons and duplicate lite. Instructor: Rick Hartley. Cost is $7 per class.
HOW OLDER ADULTS CAN COMMUNICATE WITH GRANDCHILDREN IN THE AGE OF CELL PHONE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Thursday, November 3, 11:00 AM
A light lunch will be served during this Lunch & Learn. Please call Center to sign up.
PET THERAPY DOG VISIT
Thursday, Nov. 17, 11:00 AM
Molly, a pet therapy dog and her volunteer, Rob will be at the Senior Center to visit with people.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Thursday, Nov. 17, 11:45 AM
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Thursday, Nov. 17, 12:00 PM
GENTLE EXERCISE: BALANCE & FLEX
Thursdays, 12:20 PM
Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Classes are $8 each. Contact Center to sign up.
TABLE TENNIS
Thursdays, 12:30 PM
Play on Thursdays is for those new to the game or who’d like a lesson.
MOVIES
Thursdays, 12:30 PM
A movie is shown every Thursday. Sign up is not required. Sponsored by Pine Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Madison.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, November 3, 1:00 PM
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia support group. Meets the first Thursday of each month. Call to register
FRIDAYS
INTERMEDIATE EXERCISE: LOW IMPACT CARDIO
Fridays, 9:00 AM
Classes are $8 each. Instructor: Donna Sue Dowton. Contact Center to sign up.
POKENO & BAGELS
Friday, Nov. 18, 10:00 AM
Come and play Pokeno and enjoy a tasty bagel. Sponsored by Juniper Village of Chatham.
CONNECTIONS SELF DISCOVERY GROUP
Fridays, 10:00 AM
Participants endeavor fun, self-discovery, and mutual support in this group facilitated by Claire Solu-Burd, LSW. Please call the Center to sign up. No session on Nov. 18 or Nov. 25.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Fridays, 10:00 AM
Game is played in the gym. Sign up is required. Fee is $20 through December.
THANK YOU VETERANS CEREMONY & PATRIOTIC CONCERT
Friday, Nov. 11, 10:30 AM
Concert will feature The Pettites and a light lunch will be served. Space is limited; sign-up is required.
MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP
Fridays, 10:30 AM
WRITING WORKSHOP
Fridays, 11:00 AM
Try this fun, introductory writing workshop. No fee but please call the Center to sign up.
TABLE TENNIS
Fridays, 12:30 PM
Play on Fridays is for experienced players.
FOREIGN FILM
Friday, Nov. 18, 12:30 PM
NONFICTION BOOK GROUP
Friday, Nov. 18, 1:00 PM
The group will discuss “Life on the Mississippi: An Epic Adventure” by Rinker Buck.
