City of Lincoln, NE

07/01/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2022 08:43

Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events

Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events

Published on July 01, 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 July 4 through 10:

Monday, July 4

Aging Partners offices, senior centers and fitness center are closed for the Independence Day holiday.

Tuesday, July 5

  • Games, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Senior coloring, Northeast Senior Center - 9:30 a.m.
  • Introduction to Spanish class, Downtown Senior Center - 9:45 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Medicare BINGO with Colleen Ozanne, SHIP office, Downtown Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Lake Street Senior Center - 10:15 a.m.
  • Priscilla The Comfort Dog, Lake Street Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • Exercise with Mitzi, Belmont Senior Center - 11 a.m.
  • Tai Chi, Eastridge Presbyterian Church - 11 a.m.
  • Walk n' Talk, Bennet Senior Center - 11:15 a.m.
  • "31 Reasons to Celebrate in July" presentation, Bennet Senior Center - 12:45 p.m.
  • Tai Chi, Eastridge Presbyterian Church - 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 6

  • Games, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • 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.
  • BINGO, Downtown Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • "Stroke Warning Signs and Symptoms" presentation by Center Manager Linh Bui, Asian Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • BINGO, Northeast Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Dance for Life class, St. Mark's United Methodist Church - 10:30 a.m.
  • "Savvy Shopping" presentation by Devin Mueller, Aging Partners Nutrition, Lake Street Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • Blood pressure clinic by CHI Health, Hickman Senior Center - 10:45 a.m.
  • BINGO, Belmont Senior Center - 10:45 a.m.
  • Gardening presentation by The Grateful Growers, Downtown Senior Center - 11 a.m.
  • Music BINGO with Elliott Piper, Hickman Senior Center - 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 7

  • Games, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Aging Partners Senior Health Clinic (foot care only), Vermeer Education Center (appointments required by calling 402-441-7506) - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Card Club (card games), Northeast Senior Center - 9:30 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Performance by Ventriloquist Roger Fischer, Downtown Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Level II), First United Methodist Church - 10:30 a.m.
  • Low-impact fitness class, Northeast Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • Chair exercise with Mitzi, Lake Street Senior Center - 11 a.m.
  • Craft project, Bennet Senior Center - 11:15 a.m.
  • "Safe Cleaning Products" presentation by Peggy Apthorpe, Conservation Nebraska Common Ground Program, Belmont Senior Center - 11:30 a.m.
  • Music BINGO with Elliott Piper, Bennet Senior Center - 12:45 p.m.
  • Qigong Refresh and Recharge, St. Mark's United Methodist Church - 2:30 p.m.

Friday, July 8

  • Games, exercise room and walking track, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Game day, Lake Street Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Rummikub, SkipBo, Pitch and cards, Belmont Senior Center - 9 a.m.
  • Card Club, Northeast Senior Center - 9:30 a.m.
  • Musical performance by Dos Markos, Northeast Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Popcorn and a movie, Downtown Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Games and cards, Bennet Senior Center - 10 a.m.
  • Heart and Sole exercise group, Downtown Senior Center - 10:30 a.m.
  • "Consumer Information and Scams Related to Medicare" presentation by Colleen Ozanne, SHIP Office, Belmont Senior Center - 11 a.m.
  • Tai Chi, Eastridge Presbyterian Church - 11 a.m.
  • Tai Chi, 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.

Belmont Senior Center, 1234 Judson St.

Bennet Senior Center, 970 Monroe 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.

Lake Street Senior Center, 2400 S. 11th St.

Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte Ave.

St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd.

Vermeer Education Center, 4000 S. 84th 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.