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March 1 - Heart to Heart Yoga, 10-11 a.m., recurring, Renown virtual class. Also March 8, 15, 22, 29.
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March 2 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 9, 16, 23, 30. https://bit.ly/2XqneUN or by calling 775-325-5409 and when prompted, type in the conference ID: 531 903 850#
March 4 – Huddle of Hope – virtual, 11:15-11:30 a.m., recurring event, open prayer in Evangelical Christian tradition, non-denominational. To join, click: https://bit. ly/2U3Qm2g. If you do not have a computer, join us by calling 775-325-5409 and when prompted, type in the conference ID: 257 787 299#
March 4 – Cancer Support Group – virtual only, 11:30-1 p.m., free, group for patients facing cancer. Call 775-982RSVP (7787) or email at Renown-RSVP@renown.org.
March 4 – It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone 669-9006833. Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417. Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Sign up to be a member at renown. org/SterlingSilver.
March 3 – Heartfulness Meditation, learn how to meditate, virtual only, 10:30-11 a.m. To join please click: March 4 - Restorative Yoga, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 11, 18, 25.
March 5- Roman Catholic Mass, virtual, 3-3:30 p.m., call 775-982-7787 for Zoom link.
March 8 - Heart to Heart Yoga, 10-11 a.m., recurring virtual event, call 775-982-7787 for Zoom link.
March 8 - Cancer Support Virtual Workshop 2: MindBody Techniques to Lessen Side Effects of Radiation Therapy, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.
March 9 - Tai
March 9 - Mindfulness
March 9 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-9006833. Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Learn more at renown.org/SterlingSilver
March 10 - Cancer Caregiver Virtual Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@ renown.org.
March 10 - Heartfulness Meditation Virtual Class
– Meditate, 10:30-11 a.m., recurring, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown. org. https://bit.ly/2XqneUN, ID: 531 903 850#, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. (Calendar page 16)
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March 10 - Chronic Pain Self-Management Virtual
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March 11 - Pickleball: Session 1: 12:15-2:15 p.m.; Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 18, 25. March 11 - Badminton/Table Tennis, 6:15-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 18, 25.
March 15 - Cancer Support Virtual Workshop 1: MindBody Techniques to Less Side Effects of Chemotherapy, 1:30-2:30 p.m., virtual class, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.
March 15 - Total Joint Replacement Virtual Class, 2-4 p.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.
March 15 - Men’s Prostate Cancer Virtual Sup-
March 16 - Mindfulness Meditation Virtual, 11-11:30 a.m., https://bit.ly/2XqneUN, ID: 531 903 850#, 775-982RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.
March 16 – Cancer Support Workshop 3: Thrivorship – After Cancer Care – virtual only, 3-4 p.m. To receive the Zoom link contact Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@ att.net, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown. org.
March 17 - Mantras and Meditation Virtual Class, 11:15-11:45 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@ renown.org. March 17 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 24, 31.
March 18 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-9006833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Sign up at renown. org/SterlingSilver.
March 18 - Diabetes Self-Management Virtual Work-
(Calendar page 18)
Calendar / from page 17 March 19 - Virtual Fitness Group (Weekly), 8-9 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.
March 19 - Dementia Caregivers Virtual Support
Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 800-272-3900.
March 23 - Weight Loss Surgery Virtual Education Semi-
nar, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dawn Remme, RN, Renown Regional Medical Center, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@ renown.org
March 24 – Cancer Caregiver Support Workshop, 1011:30 a.m., 775-982-7787 or email Renown-RSVP@ renown.org.
Dr. Larry Weiss
Things to do / from page 13 funded through a grant from the State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division. I used to tell my mom, who was in the “I don’t want a computer, I will break it” crowd, just turn the tablet off and then turn it back on and it will be fine. For more information you can email: Hannah@sisnv.org or call (775) 358-2768. Things to do / from page 13 funded through a grant from the State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division. I used to tell my mom, who was in the “I don’t want a computer, I will break it” crowd, just turn the tablet off and then turn it back on and it will be fine. For more information you can email: Hannah@sisnv.org or call March 16 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 23, 30. March 16 - Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 23, 30. Center for Healthy Aging Elders Count Nevada 2021 ber there are some 87 parks and parklets throughout the City of Reno to enjoy. Do you have something to do and explore as the sun shines on the Biggest Little City? How many of the City’s parks have you been to? It is never too late to sign up for a City of Reno Parks and Recreation scholarship. The application is available online or ber there are some 87 parks and parklets throughout the City of Reno to enjoy. Do you have something to do and explore as the sun shines on the Biggest Little City? How many of the City’s parks have you been to? It is never too late to sign up for a City of Reno Parks and March 17 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 24, 31. March 17 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 24, 31. (775) 358-2768. March 16 - Mindfulness Meditation Virtual, 11-11:30 at Evelyn Mount or Neil Road Rec Centers. Scholarships range Recreation scholarship. The application is available online or March 17 - Badminton/Table Tennis, 6-9 p.m., Neil Road
Those 60 or older can apply to receive a Kindle Fire. The program does have qualifications to meet to receive the Kindle. Seniors in Service will also provide training on how to use the tablet to communicate, shop, video chat, etc. There is also possible assistance for help with funding wifi (wireless Internet service). WiFi is required to use the Kindle Fire. There are many, many places around town that offer free wifi. from 60 to 20 percent, based on income, offering seniors on a fixed or low income a great way to be healthy, exercise and socialize. Scholarship holders also get a Health and Wellness Pass offering many senior oriented activities, lap swim and open swimming at no cost. Proof of income and residency in the City of Reno is required with your application. Visit Reno. gov/ParksandRec for more information. Those 60 or older can apply to receive a Kindle Fire. The program does have qualifications to meet to receive the Kindle. Seniors in Service will also provide training on how to use the tablet to communicate, shop, video chat, etc. There is also possible assistance for help with funding wifi (wireless Internet service). WiFi is required to use the Kindle Fire. There are many, many places around town that offer free wifi. at Evelyn Mount or Neil Road Rec Centers. Scholarships range from 60 to 20 percent, based on income, offering seniors on a fixed or low income a great way to be healthy, exercise and socialize. Scholarship holders also get a Health and Wellness Pass offering many senior oriented activities, lap swim and open swimming at no cost. Proof of income and residency in the City of Reno is required with your application. Visit Reno. gov/ParksandRec for more information. a.m., https://bit.ly/2XqneUN, ID: 531 903 850#, 775-982RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. March 16 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Part of Renown Rec. Center. Also March 24, 31. March 18 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 25. March 18 - Chair Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Back in 2007 I was the Director of the Sanford Center for Aging at UNR and I created a data book on elders in Nevada – Elders Count. It was based on a model program – Kids Count, which was in every state. Elders Count was done for Nevada again in 2009 and 2013. Unfor-
Reno Parks and Recreation continues to produce outstand- May traditionally is Older Americans month. In 2020, COVID Reno Parks and Recreation continues to produce outstand- May traditionally is Older Americans month. In 2020, COVID Health’s Sterling Silver Club, sign up at renown.org/Ster-tunately, to my knowledge to this day no ing Recreation-in-a-Bag kits for Reno residents each month. The March bag will be available on March 15 (third week of the month) at either Evelyn Mount or Neil Road Rec Centers. There is no longer a need to reserve a bag. You can simply walk in and pick up one. Supply is limited and are given on a first come first serve basis. As the weather warms, Reno’s city parks see more people strolling about, walking, hiking, having a picnic, etc. Rememput a pause on activities the three Senior Citizens Advisory Boards of Reno, Sparks and Washoe County host during the month. There are some plans in the works to do some things via zoom, online, and possibly in person this May 2021. This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength”. Watch for details of events and activities as they are planned and developed. If you have questions about Seniors in Reno you can email the Reno Senior Citizen Advisory Committee at Seniors@Reno.gov. ing Recreation-in-a-Bag kits for Reno residents each month. The March bag will be available on March 15 (third week of the month) at either Evelyn Mount or Neil Road Rec Centers. There is no longer a need to reserve a bag. You can simply walk in and pick up one. Supply is limited and are given on a first come first serve basis. As the weather warms, Reno’s city parks see more people strolling about, walking, hiking, having a picnic, etc. Rememput a pause on activities the three Senior Citizens Advisory Boards of Reno, Sparks and Washoe County host during the month. There are some plans in the works to do some things via zoom, online, and possibly in person this May 2021. This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength”. Watch for details of events and activities as they are planned and developed. If you have questions about Seniors in Reno you can email the Reno Senior Citizen Advisory Committee at Seniors@Reno.gov. lingSilver. March 16 - Bunco, 12-2 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 23, 30. March 16 - Bingo, 12-2 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. March 16 – Cancer Support Workshop 3: Thrivorship – March 18 - Shuffleboard, 11-1 p.m., stage, Neil Road Rec.Center. Also March 25. March 18 - Zumba, 11-12 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 25. March 18 - Huddle of Hope Virtual Gathering, 11:1511:30 a.m., https://bit.ly/2U3Qm2g, ID: 257 787 299#, U.S. states are doing it like Kids Count, which is still being done in every state! Just this past month the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the release of a new Elders Count Nevada 2021, a comprehensive document that includes as much validated data from authoritative sources on Nevada elders and provides recommendations to support state and local Larry Weiss
After Cancer Care – virtual only, 3-4 p.m. To receive the services. ADSD, the DHHS Office of Analytics, the University of 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.
Zoom link contact Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@ Nevada, Reno (UNR) School of Medicine, Office of Statewide att.net, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown. Initiatives, and the Center for Healthy Aging all contributed to March 18 - Cancer Virtual Support Group, 11:30-1 p.m., org. this collaborative report that utilizes data from authoritative 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. sources on Nevada’s senior population.
March 16 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Ses- The report contains data on key topics including population, March 18 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, Have you tried... Bean Bag Baseball? Have you tried... Bean Bag Baseball? It’s a fun filled activity that challenges your aim while you make friends with those on your team sion 2: 1:45-3:45 p.m., Session 3: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 24, 31. March 16 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 24, 31. March 17 - Pickleball, Session 1: 9:15-11:15 a.m., Session 2: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 31. March 17 – Cancer Caregiver Workshop – virtual only, 10-11:30 a.m. Video enable attendance, to receive a Zoom link connect to Renie Anders @ renieanderson@ att.net. 775- 982-7787 or email Renown-RSVP@renown. org. March 17 - Heartfulness Meditation Virtual Class, 10:30every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-9006833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Sign up at renown. org/SterlingSilver. March 18 - Restorative Yoga,12:15-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 25. March 18 - Pickleball: Session 1: 12:15-2:15 p.m.; Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 25. March 18 - Diabetes Self-Management Virtual Workshop, 1-3:30 p.m., Sanford Center Wellness Program, (775) 235-8862. March 18 - Hatha Yoga, 5-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, health care, and infrastructure, with a subsection on workforce related to elder care. Each section includes data highlights as well as descriptive analysis of the data charts. This report is supplemented by an online Elders Count Dashboard with additional data elements for analysis. Elders Count Nevada 2021 and the dashboard can be found on the ADSD website. In addition, ADSD has committed to produce the report bi-annually. Nevada’s population of older adults (439,000 based on 2018 data) continues to grow at a rapid rate, with the population age 85 and older increasing at a rate that is double the U.S. growth rate of the same age group. Nevada will continue to see higher growth rates in the population of older adults as compared to the rest of the U.S. These trends are expected to last into 2030. The growth of the age 55 to 64 continues to increase and will impact available human service resources. The report also and playing against you! 11 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown. shows that Nevada’s older adults’ health status is lower than Also March 25. It’s a fun filled activity that challenges your aim while you make friends with those on your team and playing against you! Call 775-334-2262 for more information. *In-person classes must follow COVID-19 requirements, which includes wearing a face covering at all times. org. March 17 - Mantras and Meditation Virtual Class, 11:15-11:45 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@ March 18 - Badminton/Table Tennis, 6:15-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also March 25. (Calendar page 18) the U.S. rate in critical areas based on data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Couple this with continued workforce shortages and the growing population, Nevada is at a pivotal point to ensure older adults are aging healthy. Call 775-334-2262 for more information. renown.org. (Elders Count page 10) www.SeniorSpectrumNewspapers.com // March 2021 www.SeniorSpectrumNewspapers.com // March 2021 | 17| 9
