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October/November 2019 Senior Activities

All programs are held at Warner Park Community Recreation Center unless otherwise specified. 

Upcoming events:

Thursday, Oct. 3, 3 pm:  “Sleep Issues” Join Janet Bollig, MSSW with SSM Health, as she discusses sleep issues that arise as we age. This is part of a four-part series with SSM Health. 

Thursday, Nov. 7, 3 pm: “Healthy Eating for the Holidays” Join Janet Bollig, MSSW from SSM Health, as she talks about eating healthy during the holidays. This presentation is part of a four-part series with SSM Health.

Ongoing Programs:

Foot Care Clinics: Visit our website for information (newbridgemadison.org)

Nickel Bingo: Every Friday, 10:15‒11:15 am. Two-card limit. Nickel a card. Win it back.

Book club: First Tuesday, 10‒11 am. Join Lakeview Librarian Carra Davies in a lively book discussion. 

Technology Help Appointments: Tuesdays, 10 am‒12 pm. Call 608-512-0000 ext. 3000 to set up an appointment. 

Knit and Crochet Group: First and third Tuesdays, 9‒11 am, in the lobby of WPCRC

Ping Pong League: Mondays, 9‒11 am. Join them for fun and great exercise.

Card-Making Club: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1‒3 pm. Hand-make greeting cards for NewBridge to sell in the office. All supplies are provided. 

Sewing/Mending Group: First and third Thursdays, 9‒11:30 am. Experienced sewers are needed to mend clothing for seniors. 

LGBTQ Coffee Meet Up: Third Monday, 2‒4 pm. This is a drop-in group; no sign-up is needed. 

Sassy Steppers: Practice at WPCRC every Monday, 4‒5 pm. New talent is welcome.

Adult Coloring: Tuesdays, 10‒11:30 am. This popular pastime is a lot of fun. It’s not just for children. Books and colored pencils are provided. 

Weekly Games: 
Euchre, Mondays, 8:30‒11:30 am
Kings Corner, Mondays, 10:30‒11:30 am
Sheepshead, Wednesdays, 1‒3 pm
Mahjong (American), Thursdays, 1‒4 pm

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