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Reno
Senior Citizens Programs and Activities |
| Opportunities
for fun and health for Seniors abound in Reno. Reno Locals is pleased
to provide this list of programs, activities and links to more information
for our Senior Citizens. |
City of Reno
Senior Services
for program descriptions.
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| Health
Walk Moves Outdoors |
Day:
Daily
Time: Monday through Saturday, 6 - 10 am; Sunday, 8 - 11 am
Location: Various
Fee: Free |
| Reno
Senior Travelers |
Fee:Varies
upon trip location |
| Card
Club |
Day:
Tuesday
Time: 9 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center
Fee: Free |
Walking
Group
|
Day:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 9:30 - 10 am
Location: Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center
Leader: Joan Richardson
Fee: Free |
Senior
Ambassador Program
|
For
information call (775) 356-3176. |
| Reading
Group for Seniors |
Day:
2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 1 - 2 PM
Location: Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Facilitator: Debbie Shanks
Fee: Free |
Pinochle
|
Single
Deck Pinochle
Day & Time: Monday - 10 am - 2 PM
Double Deck Pinochle
Day & Time: Wednesday - 10 am - 2 PM
Location: Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center
Fee: Free |
| Computer
Class for Seniors |
Day:
Friday
Time: 3 - 4 PM
Location: Northeast Community Center
Instructor: Cameran Stolz
Fee: $20 monthly |
Resistance
Exercise Class
|
Day:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center
Instructor: Joan Richardson
Fee: Free |
Quilting
Bees
|
Day:
Sunshine Quilters - 3rd Friday of each month
Paperdoll Quilters - 4th Thursday of each month
Time: 10 am - 2 PM
Location: Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center
Fee: Free |
Silver
State Super Seniors
|
Dates:
Sept - May
Days: Tue & Thur - Northeast Community Center
Location: Fri - Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Director: Art Broten
Fee: $15 per month |
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|
The Best of
the Best Resources in Our Community
From Celebrating Seniors! Newsletter |
The
Senior Resource Network
329-5709 |
Callers
receive resource information supporting them in finding programs that
fit their needs. Special lists also include Free Food in Our Community
and The Free Prescription Medication Packet. |
Washoe
County Senior Center
328-2575 |
The
Mission of Washoe County Senior Services is to offer continued opportunities
for the community`s older adults to maintain dignity, to maintain
independence, and to enhance the quality of their lives through the
provision of direct and indirect services in a quality, cost-effective
manner. |
Sparks
Senior Center
353-3310 |
Both
Senior Centers have Social Service Departments. They give free assistance
on a number of programs such as food, food stamps, meals on wheels,
energy assistance, housing, Medicaid and utility rebate programs and
more. |
The
Senior Law Project
328-2592 |
Free
legal help for seniors. Located at the Washoe County Senior Center |
Sun
Valley Neighborhood Center
674-8555 |
Many
activities for seniors, such as Tai Chi, adult lap swimming and many
grandparent friendly activities for you to enjoy with your grandchildren.
Give them a call for updated information. |
Humane
Society
331-5770 |
Senior
Pet Adoption Program. Call for more information. |
Care
Chest of Northern Nevada
829-CARE (2273) |
Lending
medical related equipment and supplies to those in need. Limited prescription
help. Diabetic supplies also available. Call for income guidelines.
|
The
Salvation Army Social Services Department
688-4563 |
Emergency
needs. Monthly clinic, food, clothing vouchers, vision and dental
referral, mattress program and prescriptions (antibiotics only). |
Chips
688-2964 |
Must
be eligible for Medicaid and need services in the home. Call for more
information. |
Women's
Health Connection
684-5900 |
No
cost mammograms and pap tests, income guidelines. |
Indepth
Sock Company
1-516-921-4248 or
1-516-921-6789 |
Extra
large, non-binding, wide socks for man and women. Especially good
for people with diabetic or cardiac challenges. Call for an order
form or more information. |
Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren Support Group
328-2575 |
Meetings
held the second Saturday of each month from 10 am to 11:30 PM at the
Washoe County Senior Services Building, 1155 E. 9th Street. |
| House
Calls
775-575-2727 or
888-575-2727 |
A
computerized Monitor Service that assists people in maintaining their
independence. Suggest donation, but no one is turned away because
of inability to pay. The only qualification is a need for the daily
call. |
AARP
Safe Driving Class
1-775-884-1842 |
Attendance
in the Safe Driving Class can lower the cost of your insurance premiums.
There is a $10.00 fee and they are now conducting classes for all
ages in several new locations. |
Family
Resource Centers
329-5709 |
Call
the Senior Resource Center for information on a Family Resource Center
near you. |
The
Alzheimer's Association of Northern Nevada
786-8061 |
Call
for information on Alzheimer's or other Dementia challenges. Respite
care information is also available. |
The
Continuum
424-2339 |
Caregiver
Support Group available for anyone who is caring for a chronically
ill or disabled relative. |
The
Crisis Call Center
Senior Connection
784-8090 or 1-800-992-5757 |
Offering
callers emotional support, crisis intervention and referral information. |
Cancer
Support Group at Washoe Medical Center
982-4775 (Sally) |
Open
to patients, family and friends. Meets every Thursday from 11:30 am
to 1:00 PM - No fee |
The
Community Cabinet
359-2222 Extension 159 |
Helping
people in need by supplying basic hygiene supplies. All supplies and
services are donated to The Community Cabinet. Call the same phone
number to donate. |
| Many
thanks to the newsletter, Celebrating Seniors, Post
Office Box 14514, Reno NV 89507 for supplying the above resources
to RenoLocals.com. You may subscribe to Celebrating Seniors
by writing to the above address or calling 775-329-5709 - it's FREE. |
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Washoe County
Senior Services - Marietta Bobba, Director
for program descriptions
and more information. |
The Mission
of Washoe County Senior Services is to offer continued opportunities
for the community`s older adults to maintain dignity, to maintain
independence, and to enhance the quality of their lives through
the provision of direct and indirect services in a quality, cost-effective
manner.
Available
programs at Senior Services include:
Benefit Assistance - A staff of licensed social workers
is available to provide assistance with applications and to answer
any questions regarding availble resources in the community.
Daybreak - The Daybreak Program offers group care during
the day in a safe, comfortable environment for disabled persons.
Homemaker Program - Provides assistance in the performance
of activities related to housekeeping and with activities of daily
living.
Nutrition - The nutrition program provides one meal per
day at two senior centers and five satellite sites; home delivered
meals; assessment and screening; and nutrition education.
Senior Law Program - Provides consultation and representation
in legal matters, excluding criminal, divorce, bankruptcy, trusts,
and fee generating cases.
Recreation - Activities are held throughout the month at
both senior centers to encourage socialization and physical activity.
Special Events and New Activities:
SHIP - SHIP provides information, counseling and assistance
to Medicare Beneficiaries in Nevada involving a statewide network
of volunteers. SHIP includes Project NEON (Nevada Elders on the
NET), a statewide network of Internet access points for seniors.
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A Computerized
Safe Drivers Traffic School
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| We offer computerized traffic school courses
that can be done online at nevadascheapesttrafficschool.com from the
comfort of your own home at your leisure. When you finish the online
course all you have to do is go to one of our testing sites to take
a short test, get your certificate and pay the low price of $9.95
for seniors age 55 and over and $14.95 for under 55. If you do not
have access to a computer at your home we also offer a computer course
in our offices for the same low price. You can use this certificate
to receive discounts on your auto insurance, no matter who you are
insured with, for 3 years. You can also use the certificate to get
demerit points off your license. Our testing centers are conveniently
located in Sparks, Carson City, and Las Vegas. If you have any questions
you can call 358-1011 in Sparks or 883-4587 in Carson City. |
