Seniors Calendar
Ballroom Dance Classes, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Senior Center in the Marshall Center,
Ceramics and Crafts Classes, Wednesdays, 10 a.m, Enon Center on Truslow Road, Stafford. A volunteer will give instruction on ceramics. Others attend to share crafts and socialize. Stafford residents only. 373-2229.
Line Dancing Classes, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Senior Center
Seniors Only, a mini-seminar and tea tasting for seniors only, every Wednesday, 3-3:30 p.m., Tea Tyme at the Galleria, 907 Caroline St. Cost: $4. Reservations required; call 368-0675.
Senior Visitors Program of the Mental Health Association Spring Workshops: June 9, June 25, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at General Washington Executive Center. Call 371-2704 to make a reservation.
Mary Washington ElderStudy, a retirement-age membership group providing academic programs each week, September to May, at the University of Mary Washington. Annual fee. 654-1769 or cgps.umw.edu/elder.
Senior Citizen Bible Study with the Rev. Charles W. Wormley, Wednesdays at noon at Mount Zion Baptist Church at the corner of Harrison Road and Piedmont Drive in Spotsylvania. Free. 786-6085.
Seniors Exercise Class, chair dancing for the 55-plus age group, Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford; free. 659-4909.
Strength and Stretch for Active Older Adults, a modified two-part class, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
Team Line Dancing for Spotsylvania residents ages 55 and over on Wednesdays at the Senior Center in the Marshall Center, 11:30-12:30 p.m. except the first Wednesday of the month, when it's from 1 to 2 p.m. Free.
Young at Hearts, a floor aerobics class focusing on stretching and mobility, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; Water Aerobics, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.; Arthritis Water Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, noon, at YMCA, Spotsylvania Family Center, Smith Station Road, 371-9622. Free for members; $3.50 per class for nonmembers.
Meetings
Senior Citizen Council meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m., Enon Center, Truslow Road, Stafford. Nonmembers welcome; Travel Committee meets at 9:30 a.m., before council meeting. 373-2229.
THEOS, an interdenominational support group for widowed persons, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Fredericksburg Baptist Church conference room. 898-5375.
Socializing
Bingo at the Senior Center in Spotsylvania County for players 55 and older. Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Marshall Center. Participants should bring an item to donate for prizes. 898-7529.
Fredericksburg Senior Citizens crafts every Monday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dorothy Hart Community Center, Room 3; bridge every Friday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Room 2; canasta every Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Room 3. 371-2429.
Quilting Group meets Tuesdays at the Marshall Center, Spotsylvania, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Beginners and advanced quilters welcome. Free. 898-7529.
Senior Adult Luncheon third Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Fairview Baptist Church fellowship hall, 900 Charlotte St. 373-8377.
Senior Bingo every second Thursday of the month, SERVE Thrift Store, 300 Chatham Heights Road, next to Earl's True Value Hardware. Free. Prizes are dollar-off coupons at the thrift store. 370-1869.
Thursday Afternoon Card Sharks, for ages 55 and older, meets Thursdays at noon, Enon Center, Truslow Road, Stafford. Card games include rummy and bridge. 373-2229.
Wednesday Movies at Enon Community Center, 5-8 p.m., big-screen entertainment and fellowship. Movie snacks provided. No charge; preregistration is required. 373-2229.
Weekly Brunch, Thursdays, 11 a.m., Enon Center, Truslow Road, Stafford. Attendees should bring food to be prepared, such as eggs, bacon, butter, jelly, pancake mix, fresh fruit, or make a small donation. Nonbreakfast foods, salads and other healthy foods are welcome. Cards, games, pool, crafts or just visiting before brunch. 373-2229.
Widowed: The Next Step, a social group for those who have lost a spouse, meets Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dorothy Hart Community Center. 373-0700.
Health, support services
Blood-pressure screenings, free, first Thursday of the month, 10:45 a.m., Enon Center, Truslow Road, Stafford. 373-2229.
Gym walking at former Stafford Middle School gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration is ongoing, but required; free for all ages. 373-2229.
Trips
AARP, Chapter 3396, is sponsoring a seven day trip to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Aug. 23-29. Price: $595, includes guided tour of Ottawa, changing of the guard at Parliament Hill, Museum of Civilization, gaming at Casino Lac Leamy and cruise through Thousand Islands. Call Waldo or Shirley Keister, 540/899-9171, for reservations and more details.
Miscellany
Newsletter for senior citizens published monthly. Free at Enon Community Center, or mailed out for $4.50 per year for Stafford residents, $7.50 for nonresidents. 373-2229.
Volunteers needed by Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging to advocate on behalf of residents in long-term-care facilities, to counsel seniors on Medicare, Medicaid and long-term-care insurance issues, and to speak to groups of seniors on Medicare fraud prevention. Training provided. 371-3375 or e-mail raaa@infionline.net.
Volunteers needed by Central Rappahannock Heritage Center to process historical documents and aid researchers. Training provided. Call 373-3704 or 582-5266, or e-mail: crhc@starpower.net.
Volunteers needed, ages 50 and older, by Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters to be paired with a child as a match in the Protect and Respect mentoring program. Training and support provided. 371-7444 or e-mail lisabales@rbbbs.org.
Volunteers needed by Senior Visitors program of the Mental Health Association to visit one hour a week with a homebound senior. 371-2704 or 800/684-6423.
Volunteers needed by SERVE Inc. to help set up an outreach program for blood pressure and glucose testing for seniors and uninsured, as a way of reaching residents who need prescription assistance and as a preventive measure. Training in prescription assistance will be offered. 288-9603.
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