ACTIVE ADULT 55+ PROGRAMS PROGRAMAS PARA ADULTOS ACTIVOS 55+
ROHNERT PARK SENIOR CENTER - 6800 HUNTER DRIVE SUITE A
FRIENDS OF SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP | MEMBRESIA AMIGOS DEL CENTRO PAR MAYORES
Become a Friend of the Rohnert Park Senior Center! Your membership includes our monthly, digital newsletter to keep you up-to-date on the events and classes offered and membership prices on our day trips and other events throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit the Senior Center front desk or call 707-585-6780 for more information!
$20/ per person for full year Jan-Dec | $15/per person May-Dec | $10/per person Sep-Dec
SENIORS SERVICES
SERVICIOS PARA PERSONAS MAYORES
COUNCIL ON AGING
CONGREGATE DINING
Reservations are required. Please call 707-525-0143, ext. 104 to ensure a seat.
Days: Monday-Friday Noon-1pm.
MEAL PACKS
Seniors 60+ can pick up weekly meal packs (five frozen meals). To register, call 707-525-0143, ext. 013.
Day: Wednesday, Hours: 9:30-11:30 am
HICAP
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) provides free information and personalized counseling about Medicare. To make an appointment, call (800) 432-0222 or 707-526-4108. Phone counseling only at this time.
LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY
Legal Aid of Sonoma County provides free legal services on matters such as restraining orders, landlord/tenant issues, simple wills/power of attorney, etc. Appoints must be scheduled in advanced and are subject to qualification for services. Must be a Sonoma County resident age 60+. Please call 707-340-5610 to make an appointment.
Day: 4th Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm
VETERANS AFFAIRS
North Bay Vet Center free provides counseling to our local veterans. Call 707-586-5966 to qualify for services.
GAMES, GROUPS & DROP IN ACTIVITIES JUEGOS, GRUPOS Y ACTIVIDADES ABIERTAS
BILLIARDS ROOM
SALA DE BILLARES
Our pool table is available on weekdays from 9am-4pm.
COFFEE BAR CAFÉ
Come by and have a free cup of coffee!
Days: Weekdays, 9:30-11:30am Hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability.
COMPUTER LAB
LABORATORIO DE COMPUTADORAS
Whether you are a beginner or familiar with computers, our helpful lab volunteer can assist you in accomplishing a wide variety computer and technology tasks. Donations are always appreciated for copies and print-outs. Hours of volunteer help are subject to change based on availability.
Days: Mon-Fri | Time: 9am-3:30pm
Fee: Free | Location: Senior Center, Suite C
A Computer Lab Volunteer is in the lab, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9am-12pm. Volunteer availability is subject to change.
KNIT & CROCHET GROUP
GRUPO DE TEJER
This group enjoys each other’s company while working on their own personal knit & crochet projects.
Day: Mon & Thu | Time: 12:30-4pm
Fee: Free. Please bring your own supplies.
Location: Senior Center Drop-In
BRIDGE
Come and enjoy a fun and causal game of Bridge.
Days: Wed | Time: 11am-3pm
Fee: $2 donation | Location: Senior Center Drop-In
MAHJONG
Come play American Mahjong! Beginners and dropin’s welcome.
Days: Fri | Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $2 donation | Location: Senior Center Drop-In
PUZZLE TABLE
MESA DE ROMPECABEZAS
Ongoing puzzle table is available in the drop-in area on weekdays from 9am-4pm.
FUN AFTER 50 CLUB
CLUB DE DIVERSION DESPUES DE LOS 50 ANOS
Start your week off right with Fun After 50! The club provides coffee and tea at every meeting, as well as:
Doughnuts: 1st Mon of the Month
Birthday cake & ice cream: 2nd Mon Brown bag or potluck: 3rd Mon Cookies: 4th Mon Hot Dogs: 5th Mon
After you enjoy treats, stay and play BINGO! Day: Mon | Time: 10:30am-1pm Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Fun After 50 is a membership based club. Contact the Senior Center desk for more info. 707-585-6780.
EXERCISE & DANCE CLASSES
CLASES DE EJERCICIO Y DANZA
TAI CHI
This gentle Chinese exercise promotes physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Learn how to move your body slowly, continuously and gracefully though the 24 positions while improving your breathing, flexibility, and preventing injuries. Instructor: Joanne Stubblefiled
Days: Mon & Thu
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Aug 19-Dec 19 (This class is streamed via Zoom in the Senior Center Activity Room)
Time: 2:30-4pm
Fee: Free through Santa Rosa Junior College Life Long Learning Program
Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane MONDAY NOV 11 11 AM
ZUMBA® GOLD
ZUMBA ORO
This invigorating, community oriented dance-fitness class provides low impact moves and easy-to-follow pacing for older adults who love a health and active lifestyle. Dance yourself into shape with dance moves inspired by the merengue, cha cha, salsa, flamenco, and more! Instructor: Gale Davis
Days: Wednesday
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Aug 21-Dec 18
Time: 11am-Noon
Fee: Free through Santa Rosa Junior College Life Long Learning Program
REGISTRATION FOR FALL CLASSES OPENS AUGUST 5TH
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FUNCTIONALLY FIT: STRENGTH + BALANCE
FUNCIONALMENTE EN FORMA: FUERZA + EQUILIBRIO
Stay strong and steady this fall with Functionally Fit: Strength & Balance class! This low-impact class incorporates total body conditioning and balance work. With a focus on functional movement, the exercises are designed to help train and prepare your body for daily tasks by simulating common movements and muscles you use every day. Class involves seated and standing exercise designed to improve your overall strength, coordination, and balance! Please bring a set of light hand weights and water. Instructor: Kayla Schettler
Day: Thursday
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Sep 26-Nov 14
Time: 11-11:45am
Fee: $40 Resident I $47 Non-Resident
BEGINNING LINE DANCING BAILE EN LÍNEA – PRINCIPIANTES
This class is best for those who may have experience with social dancing but no prior lessons. Each class includes a review of previous dances, a warmup, learning a new dance, and enjoying dances learned previously. Instructor: Dolly Urquhart
Day: Thursday
Time: 9-10:30am
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Sep 12-Oct 31
Fee: $24 Resident | $31 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
Session 2: Nov 21-Dec 26 (No class Nov 28)
Fee: $15 Resident | $22 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
IMPROVER/INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING BAILE EN LÍNEA-MEJORAR
This class is suited for those who know basic line dance terminology, are familiar with the basic steps, and have learned several line dances before. In this class, you will learn to dance to tempos and rhythms like waltz and rumba. Instructor: Dolly Urquhart
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9-10:30am
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Sep 10-Oct 29
Fee: $24 Resident | $31 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
Session 2: Nov 26-Dec 31
Fee: $15 Resident | $22 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING BAILE EN LÍNEA – CON INTERMEDIO
This class is for experienced dancers. Dances frequently change rhythms and some are quite fast. Dances can have between 32-96 steps with different types of turns. Instructor: Dolly Urquhart
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9-10:45am
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Sep 11-Oct 30
Fee: $24 Resident | $31 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
Session 2: November 20-December 18
Fee: $15 Resident | $22 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
EXPERIENCED BEGINNER/IMPROVER LINE DANCING BAILE EN LÍNEAPARA PRINCIPIANTES/POCA EXPERIENCIA
This class is for dancers who have had at least one or more years of beginner level line dance lessons; and know beginner level line dance terminology and can execute beginner level steps. Instructor: Dolly Urquhart
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:45am-12:15pm
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Sep 10-Oct 29
Fee: $24 Resident | $31 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
Session 2: Nov 26-Dec 31 (No class Dec 24)
Fee: $15 Resident | $22 Non-Resident $5 drop-in
MONTHLY LINE DANCING SOCIAL SOCIAL DE BAILE EN LINEA MENSUAL
Enjoy an afternoon of social line dancing with local line dancers. Instructor: Dolly Urquhart
Day: 4th Sunday of each Month
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Session 1: Sep 22
Session 2: Oct 27
Session 3: Dec 8
Time: 1:15-4:15pm
Fee: $5 drop in
ART CLASSES CLASES DE ARTE
ART MEDIA WORKSHOP TALLER DE ARTE DE TÉCNICA MIXTA
Explore exciting mixed-media techniques in an encouraging environment for artists of all skill levels.
Days: Mon | Time: 1:30-4pm
Location: Senior Center Dining Room
Fee: FREE. Please bring your own supplies
ACRYLIC PAINTING-STEP BY STEP COMENZANDO CON LA PINTURA ACRILICA: PASO A PASO
Learn how to paint with five primary colors. Each class will guide you from start to finish. You will learn how to “dry brush” on your canvas. With only three brushes, the instructions demonstrate various technique brush strokes. Participants will enjoy painting landscape scenery. Instructor will purchase all supplies needed. Instructor: Veronica Velez
Day: Thursday Time: 1:45-3:30pm
Session 1: Aug 1-Sep 5 Session 2: Sep 19-Oct 24
Location: Senior Center Dining Room Fee: $30 materials fee due to instructor on the first day of class.
CUSTOM CARD MAKING CLASS FABRICACION DE TARJETAS PERSONALIZADAS
Each month we will make four custom cards. Each month we will have a different theme. You will receive a kit with all of the supplies/ready to assemble all four cards. There will be plenty of time in the class to finish all four cards. No experience necessary. Instructor: Pat Meswinkel
Day: Wednesday Time: 1:15-3:15pm
Session 1: Sep 11 Session 2: Oct 9
Session 3: Nov 6 Session 4: Dec 4
Location: Senior Center Dining Room
Fee: $20 materials fee due to instructor on the first day of class.
ACTIVE ADULT 55+ DAY TRIPS
ADULTOS ACTIVOS 55+ EXCURSIONES
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
DE UN DÍA
Guide Dogs for the Blind is an industry-leading guide dog school. Join us on this one hour walking tour where we will learn about the non-profit and have the opportunity to visit the residential courtyard, the training courtyard, and the puppy center learning lab. After the tour, we will have lunch at Tam Commons Tap Room & Kitchen.
Date: Sep 19 Time: 9:15am-2:30pm
Fee: $50 Members of the Senior Center | $55 NonMembers. Fee includes transportation, private tour, and lunch.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT MONTGOMERY VILLAGE
Come enjoy a day of holiday shopping at Montgomery Village! Once done shopping, the group will enjoy lunch at Mandarin Kitchen.
Date: Dec 4
Time: 10am-2:30pm
Fee: $45 Members of the Senior Center/ $52 NonMembers. Fee includes transportation and lunch.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
PROGRAMA DE TRANSPORTE PARA MAYORES
Our mini-bus transportation service is available for seniors who live in Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Penngrove. All riders must complete a transportation application. For an application and information packet, please stop by the Senior Center front desk, or call 707-585-6780 for more information.
Rohnert Park: Mon-Fri (medical appts, shopping, banking, or other personal needs)
Santa Rosa: Tue mornings (medical, DMV, and Social Security appts only)
*Hours & days are subject to change based on volunteer availability.
Fees: $7 round-trip in Rohnert Park
$10 round-trip to Santa Rosa
$2 surcharge if you’re the only passenger going to Santa Rosa. *Payable to the driver upon boarding the bus.
SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSSES
CLASES DE INTERES ESPECIAL
BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB CLUB DE DISCUSION DE LIBROS
The Rohnert Park Senior Center in partnership with the Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library will be hosting a free monthly club discussion group. Please contact Adult Services Librarian, Lisa Sigler to sign up at 707-584-9121 ex.0917.
Days: Continuous. 3rd Thu of each month.
Time: 11am-Noon
Instructor: Lisa Sigler
Location: Senior Center Suite C
Fee: FREE
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
ALMUERZO DE ACCION DE GRACIAS DE LA COMUNIDAD
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Rohnert ParkCotati, your Thanksgiving meal is on us! Join us for the Annual Community Thanksgiving. ! All are invited to come together and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Days: Thursday Date: Nov 28
Time: 11am-1pm Fee: FREE
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
This class is designed to teach older adults the skills necessary to write personal accounts of their life stories. A supportive learning environment allows students to read their stories and receive feedback in order to bring interest and clarity to their life experiences. Course activities promote and maintain mental, social, and emotional well-being and accommodate varying skills levels. Instructor: Dani Burlison
Days: Tuesday
Session 1: Aug 20-Dec 17
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Suite C
Fee: Free through Santa Rosa Junior College Life Long Learning Program.
BEGINNING GERMAN
CULTURA GERMAN E IDIOMA
Herzlich Wilkommen in Deutschland! Welcome to Germany and its diverse culture introductory course. The student will develop basic communicative language skills while immersing themselves in the fabric of German art and culture. This class will provide a presentation of core grammar, every-day use of expression and vocabulary while utilizing conversation, roleplaying, small group and personalized games and activities. Students will engage in cross-cultural comparisons in presentations, conversations, and activities. Instructor: Ricky Bauman
Days: Monday
Session 1: Aug 19-Dec 16
Time: 1:30-3pm
Location: Activity Room
Fee: Free through Santa Rosa Junior College Life Long Learning Program.
IMPROV FOR EVERYONE
EL ARTE DE CONTAR HISTORIAS
Have you ever been interested in trying out improve but felt too shy or introverted? Have you thought you needed to be “clever” or have special training to do improve? Have you done improve but it’s been a while? This class is for you! This class will focus on having fun, being playful, and making new friends. There is no right or wrong, good or bad—just lots of laughter and joy. We do this by focusing on non-threating improve games. By the end of the class you will surprise yourself with what you can do. Instructor: Bess Eiermann
Days: Wednesday
Session 1: Aug 21-Dec 18
Time: 1-2:30pm
Location: Senior Center Activity Room
Fee: Free through Santa Rosa Junior College Life Long Learning Program.
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
EL ARTE DE CONTAR HISTORIAS
Dive deep into the world of stories and imagination. Whether you are telling a tale from your own life experience or that of fantasy, stories are humanity’s essential way to convey dynamic information, thoughts, emotions, and transformations. This course will explore the different forms of storytelling from campfire ghost stories to real life stories of loss and love. IN this class we will prepare you to speak as well as write your stories so that your words come to life! Instructor: Ricky Bauman
Days: Tuesday
Session 1: Aug 20-Dec 17
Time: 1:30-3pm
Location: Suite C
Fee: Free through Santa Rosa Junior College Life Long Learning Program.
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