Beginning in March, something new is happening. We will be offering monthly Brown Bag Lunches from the OLLI Program (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) in McKinleyville for the first time! These free talks are from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of March, April and May. There will be coffee and snacks or bring your lunch and enjoy the varied spring offerings closer to home.
Patti Stammer: McKinleyville Senior Center reopens after holidays
There was a little typo in my last column about the opening of the McKinleyville Senior Center. I mentioned that the center was opening on the Jan. 6. Oops. Too many holiday eggnogs. We are resumed our regular schedule on Monday, Jan. 13. Many volunteers and instructors may still be on vacation so please call(…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Go where the love is
If you’re looking for healthy activities, a mental and physical workout, new friends, coffee and snacks, laughter and a safe place, come and join an activity that interests you.
McKinleyville Senior Center: Students help seniors celebrate the holidays
Holidays are here at the McKinleyville Senior Center. Last Monday we had our annual Christmas Party. Smaller this year, but great fun and well attended. Thanks to the band and singers from Pacific Union School. They were wonderful and attracted quite an audience. The brass section was terrific and caused more than one hearing aid…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Good food and conversation
Here we are half-way through November and the holidays are upon us. Over- indulge or take it easy with those cookies and that pumpkin pie! On Thursday, Nov. 21, the McKinleyville Senior Center offers its last mini-lunch for $3 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Room at Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd. in…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Holidays ahead
The McKinleyville Senior Center is closed for the holiday from Tuesday, Nov 26 to Thursday, Nov. 28, and opens again on Friday, Nov 29. Our schedule of activities and classes is erratic due to holidays and Azalea Hall rental activities. Our exercise and yoga classes are held in the Hewitt Room and when rented, our…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Who, what, why, where, when
Fall greetings from McKinleyville. Since I began writing this column earlier this year in the Mad River Union for the McKinleyville Senior Center, I’ve had calls: Who’s writing it? What’s the reason for the column? When does it come out? Where do you live? Why are you doing this? I’m happy you’re reading your local…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Get active and classy
Winter is coming… not quite warm enough to go outside, and too many delicious holiday goodies on the table. Short days, gaining a few pounds, getting stiff and lazy is sneaking up on us. Unless you love sledding, skiing and hiking in the rain, the rest of us must work hard to keep moving. In…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Health Fair today
The lights are back on and the Health Fair is happening today! Don’t forget to come by on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Rd. Local organizations and businesses will be sharing tips, products and information of interest to keep us healthy. Area 1 Agency on…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Relaxing Fall fun
Fall is in the air and so is country music, right here at the McKinleyville Senior Center, not just in the new Ken Burns documentary, Country Music, on PBS. • Line Dancing beginning Wed. Oct. 2 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meet new people, have fun and exercise at the same time. Every Monday and…