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The Active Aging Newsletter includes information for

seniors 50+ in our community. All of the activities in this

newsletter are designed to promote health and well-being.

Get moving, get active, get healthy and get to the

Community Center for fun! We offer fitness classes,

information and assistance, leisure activities, trips, events

and opportunities to visit and socialize with others. As

always, we are dedicated to making a difference in each

and every one of your lives.

To enjoy our programs you will need to register prior to

attending. There are two registration options. Option (1):

Registration will be taken from the Parks & Recreation

counter located within the Community Center @ 1075

West Capitol Avenue, where our friendly staff will be

happy to assist you. Option (2): You can register online at

www.westsacfun.org.

If you have not done so already, please stop by and join

the fun. There is something for everyone here at the

Community Center!

I NSI D E T HI S ISSU E :

Events and Trips 2 - 3

Transportation 3

Hand on Classes 4

Special Interest 4

Elderly Nutrition

Programs

5

Information and

Support Services

5

Games 6

Movie Mondays 6

Turner Library 7-11

WEST SACRAMENTO COMMUNITY CENTER

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 8 - M A R C H 2 0 1 8

Active Aging Newsletter

Did you know

…the Community center has a code of conduct that must be followed at all

times. For more information please ask the staff at the front counter.

…that an early sign up for our trips and events guarantees you a spot?

…Generation Bridge is seeking volunteers for after school programs working with

youth? For more information contact Jacqueline Noble at (916) 617-5320.

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January Events and Trips

Hobby Lobby and lunch at Golden Corral

Date: Friday, January 12th Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $7

Hobby Lobby is a retail store that sells arts and craft supplies, fabrics, baskets, silk flowers, needlework,

picture framing, party supplies, furniture, and other related items. Please bring money for any purchases you

would like to make. Space is limited so please register early.

Martin Luther King’s Birthday closure

Date: Monday, January 15, 2018

Community Center will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King’s Birthday

Crocker Art Museum and lunch at Crocker Café

Date: Friday, January 26th Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $7, plus money for admission.

Take a day to visit the Crocker Art Museum. Here are some of the exhibits that will be available for your enjoyment: Masters of Venice; Exuberant Earth; Wingding Art Spot. Lunch will be at the Crocker Café located

on the first floor of the Teel Family Pavilion.

Admission price is $10 Adults, $8 Seniors 65+ & FREE to Crocker members.

February Events and Trips

AARP Safe Driver Refresher Class

Date: Thursday, February 8th Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members Where: Community Center

Cars have changed, so have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads we drive on every day. Brush up on

your driving skills to stay safe! This is a refresher course that Instructor Jim Colgan will be teaching for those

who have previously taken the two-day course. Participants must preregister. For questions or registration

forms call Instructor Jim Colgan at (916) 600-4500. Fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-

members. Pay by check only. Space is limited.

Red Hawk Casino

Date: Friday, February 9th Time: 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Cost: $15 Casino Bonus $5

Come join us on a trip to Red Hawk Casino. Red Hawk Casino has over 2400 slot machines of different

denominations ranging from a penny to $25. In addition to slot machines, Red Hawk also has gaming tables,

a poker room and a non smoking gaming section. There are seven restaurants including the Waterfall Buffet

where you can choose from over 300 selections. We will be at the casino for four hours. Upon arrival you will

get $5 slot play. You must have a valid photo ID/passport player card. Space is limited so please register early

to guarantee your seat on the shuttle.

Sweet Heart Bingo

Date: Tuesday, February 13th Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $7

Join Community Center staff for an exiting event as we celebrate Valentines Day. We will play bingo for a

chance to win great prizes. It will be a morning full of Valentines themed excitement. Seniors are encouraged

to come dressed in white, pink and red! Space is limited so register early.

Participants are encouraged, but not required, to wear red, white and pink. Space is limited.

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March Events and Trips

AARP Smart Driver Course

Date: Thursday & Friday, March 15th & 16th Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 for AARP members & $20 for non-members. Pay by check only. Where: Community Center

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads we drive on every day. Participants

must preregister. For questions and registration, call Instructor Jim Colgan at (916) 600-4500. Participants

must attend both days to get certification. Space is limited.

JoAnn's Fabrics and Crafts and lunch at Elephant Bar

Date: Friday, March 2nd Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $6 + money for food and purchases

JoAnn’s is a retail store that sells fabrics, arts and craft supplies, baskets, silk flowers, needlework, picture

framing, party supplies, and other related items.

Transportation Options

Senior Eligibility for Yolobus Special Vouchers

For senior citizens seeking independent community mobility, the Senior Transportation Vouchers Program

offers vouchers for Yolobus Special to help cover fares for transportation to medical appointments, shopping

and more. To be eligible, a person must be 60 years old and in need of door-to-door assistance. This program

is funded by a grant through the Agency on Aging Area 4 via the Yolo Adult Day Health Center. For

information about eligibility and application for this service, call the Community Center at (916) 617-5320

and ask to speak with Tyler Jones. Vouchers are very limited.

All the Agencies listed below are options for residents who seek transportation. Please contact individual

agencies for the most current information on services.

Sacramento Region Travel Information

System (511)

Phone: 511

Website: www.sacregion511.org

California Co-op Cab Company

Phone: (916) 444-7777

Website: www.californiacoopcab.org

Yolo County Veterans Transportation

Phone: (530) 406-4850

YOLOBUS (Yolo County Transportation District)

DIAL-A_RIDE for seniors 62 & up

Phone: (916) 371-2877

Website: www.yolobus.com

February Events and Trips Continued

PIER 39’s TULIPMANIA San Francisco

Date: Friday, February 16th Time: 8 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. Cost: $30

In February, PIER 39 comes alive with the vibrant colors of thousands of blooming tulips and seasonal

garden favorites throughout both levels of PIER 39. Walk around on your own or enjoy a free, guided

landscaping tour that begins at 10am in PIER 39′s entrance plaza. Make sure to bring your cameras to

capture what’s blooming at PIER 39! Enjoy shopping at a vast selection of restaurants. Dress warmly and

wear your walking shoes!

President’s Day Closure

Date: Monday, January 19, 2018

Community Center will be closed in observance of President’s Day

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Special Interest and Activities

West Sacramento Community Center 1075 West Capitol Avenue

(916) 617-4620 Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lounge Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Margaret McDowell Lounge is located on the first floor of the West Sacramento Community Center. It is a daily focal point for senior activities, social gatherings and information. It includes amenities such as a

fireplace, kitchenette, flat screen TV, tables and more!

Hands On Craft Classes

Ceramics: Learn how to make ceramics and enjoy the social atmosphere. Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee: Donation Location: Riverbend Manor (664 Cummins Way )

Knit and Crochet: Learn new techniques and socialize. All skill levels welcomed. Bring your own supplies.

Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee: Donation Location: Community Center

Scrapbooking & Card Making : Join others, socialize and create cards and scrapbook pages displaying your per-sonal pictures. Paper, glue, and scissors are provided. Bring your pictures, keepsakes, and albums.

Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fee: $2 Location: Community Center

Sew and Sew’s: Come and independently practice traditional or time saving quilting techniques. Participants are encouraged to practice and share ideas,

patterns and quilting supplies. Must bring your own supplies for your own projects. 1st and 3rd Tuesday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fee: $2 Location: Community Center

Fitness / Exercise Classes

Low impact with Richard Simmons and other DVD’s: Exercise class set to classic tunes. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fee: Donation Location: Community Center

Tai-Chi: Low impact exercise. Helps improve balance and reduces the risk of falls. May improve sleep and ease pain and stiffness.

Monday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fee: Donation Location: Community Center

Simplified Tai-Chi: Beginners class teaches movement-by-movement with martial art application. May help gain better health, balance and relaxation.

Wednesday 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Fee: Donation Location: Community Center

Exercise with Rose: Low impact exercise, using bands and resistance. Tuesday 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fee: Donation Location: Community Center

Line Dancing Learn how to line dance with this low impact exercise. Tuesday 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee: Donation Location: Community Center

Zumba Gold: Using zesty Latin music, like Salsa, Merengue and Reggaeton; exhilarating,

easy-to-follow moves; an invigorating, party-like atmosphere.

Wednesday & Friday 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Fee: $3 per class. Location: Community Center 7-day punch pass available for $14

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Nutrition and Meals Provided by Meals on Wheels Yolo County

Please contact (916) 373-5805 for location, times, more information or to make a reservation. Meal reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meals on Wheels Yolo County at Riverbend Senior Manor

Provides a nutritious meal and opportunity to eat with friends in a social environment.

Donation: $3 (over 60); $7 others

Location: Riverbend Senior Manor

664 Cummins Way

Information and Support Services

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Information and Support Services Our Senior Information Specialist will help you find the services you need to make your life more comfortable and healthy. Information is available for a wide array of

opportunities and assistance.

Fee: None Location: Community Center

Contact: 916-617-4620

By appointment only

Veterans Services Information about services and shuttle to Mather field for medical appointments. Appointments through Veterans

Services and offsite.

Fee: None Contact: 916-375-6200

ext 4850

By appointment only. 2nd and 4th Tuesday.

HICAP Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Information and help for Medicare issues and paperwork.

Appointments are booked by calling HICAP at (916) 376-8915.

Fee: None Contact: 916-376-8915

4th Thursday of the month

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Legal Clinic Assistance and advice with civil matters such as

consumer laws, housing, education, and benefits. By appointment only. Call Irene to schedule.

Fee: None Location: Community Center

Contact: 916-617-4620

Opportunities and Reminders

Use your life experiences to serve as an RSVP volunteer. If you are 55+ and can volunteer a few hours a week, many opportunities are available. Please call (916) 875-3631 for more information.

Yolo Adult Day Health Center (YADHC) has implemented a West Sacramento inclusive program that provides Yolobus Special vouchers to medically designated, disabled seniors who are 60+ and eligible for

YOLOBUS Special paratransit services. Funded by Area 4 Agency on Aging (A4AA), it is designed to encourage independent community mobility for disabled seniors who, due to a disability, are unable to travel to a boarding and disembarking location on fixed bus routes. For eligible candidates, limited vouchers are available from Active Aging

programs. Please call (916) 617-5320.

NOTE: Active Aging activities and events have limited space. You must register prior to

attending. Spaces are filled on a first come first serve basis. Prices are subject to change and may

not include taxes and additional purchases.

REFUND POLICY - If you wish to drop or transfer to another available program, contact us five (5) full business days before the

program start date for a credit or refund. A refund will be given if the department cancels the program or for medical reasons that

can be verified by your doctor. No refunds shall be issued for non-attendance, Recreation Center passes, or material fees. All

requests received within five (5) business days must be approved or denied by the City of West Sacramento Parks and Recreation

Department. All refund checks will be processed through the Finance Department and mailed to you within 4-6 weeks. Parks &

Recreation management can review refund requests on a case by case basis should special circumstances arise. RETURNED

CHECK FEE POLICY - The return check fee will be a flat $30 per check returned. A hold will be placed on the account

and account holder will be unable to participate in programs until the returned check payment is made.

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Movie Mondays

3rd Monday of the month ** some 2nd Mondays due to Holiday

closures 1 p.m.

January 8th

February 12th

March19th

Movie Monday, in the River Room

January 8th movie is To kill a Mockingbird – This movie is about

a lawyer who finds himself in a sea of hate after defending an African American male who has been wrongfully accused of

rape.

February 8th movie is Finding Normal– Doctor Lisa Leland finds herself serving community service after she gets stopped for

speeding. She later finds the true meaning in life.

March 19th movie is Citizen Kane– This movie is considered to be one of the greatest films ever made. Charles Foster Kane whispers “Rosebud,” in his deathbed. In a series of back flashes

Kane’s life is recreated to figure out the meaning of his dying word.

Movie Fee: FREE* Snacks are available for

purchase Location: Lounge at the

Community Center

Games & Other

Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon

Wii Gaming, Cards, Puzzles Join the fun! Wii games include bowling, tennis, golf and much more. Stop by the lounge at the Community Center and enjoy the activities. Please ask staff for assistance.

Fee: Donation Location: Community

Center

1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday

of each month 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hand and Foot Card Game A card game with an objective to score points by

melding to score clean red and black books. Space is limited.

Fee: Donation Location: Community

Center

Thursday 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Bingo Play Bingo. Bring a friend and double the fun.

Sign up early! Space is limited.

Fee: $2 plus 10 cents per card per game

Location: Community Center

2nd & 4th Thursday of each month

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Bunko Bonanza A dice game where you change tables at every round. Meet new people and have fun. Space is limited. Must register in

advance.

Fee: $3.35 Location: Community

Center

2nd Tuesday 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

4th Tuesday 11 a.m. to

12 p.m.

Brain Booster Just like physical exercise, your brain needs exercise too!

Challenge your brain with mentally challenging activities such as trivia, memory games, crossword puzzles and other activi-

ties to keep your mind sharp. Activities are held in a group setting.

Fee: FREE Location: Community

Center

2nd Tuesday of each month. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Book Club-Between the Covers Reading is not only fun, it's fundamental! There are many benefits seniors can glean from reading: enhancement of

memory, sharpening decision making skills, delays in onset of dementia, stress reduction and better sleep. Books are

issued through Yolo County's Read Around Yolo (RAY) pro-gram. Members meet and discuss a favorite passage, an-

swer thought provoking questions about the characters and talk about book content.

Fee: FREE Location: Community

Center

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Arthur F. Turner Library: January 2018

JANUARY 2018

January 1, 2018 – LIBRARY CLOSED

January 3, 2018 - English Conversation Group at 4pm-5pm (Wednesday)

Join our adult Conversation Group and improve your English in a fun and relaxed way with the aid of a group facilitator. No registration is re-

quired; drop-in visitors are welcome.

January 3, 2018 - Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) at 3:30pm-4:30pm

Come and meet a representative from the Yolo County Health & Human Services from 3:30pm-4:30pm about adult and dislocated worker training

services. Starting January 2018, WIOA will only be at the library one time per month.

January 5, 2018 - English Conversation Group at 10am-11am (Friday)






January 11, 2018 – All Things String at 6pm-8pm Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy other fiber arts, this social crafting circle is for you! Bring your current project or start something

new. All are welcome!




January 12, 2018 – Sacramento Sunyata Meditation and Qi Gong at 4pm-5:15pm All are invited to come and learn about the benefits of Meditation and Qi Gong. Learn simple techniques that will enable you to reduce stress and

anxiety, decrease blood pressure, improve digestion and increase self-awareness. No prior experience or knowledge needed. Please do not eat with-

in 2 hours prior to the qi Gong exercises. Remember to wear loose, comfortable clothes.

January 15, 2018 – LIBRARY CLOSED

January 17, 2018 – What’s Happening, Seniors? at 12pm-1:30pm Do you want to get together with interesting and active seniors? Do you want to make new friends, share stories, learn from one another and plan

activities? Join our group and find out “What's Happening” in West Sacramento and beyond!




January 17, 2018 – Evening Book Club at 6pm-7pm Join us for our monthly evening book club. Books are collected and distributed at the meeting. This month’s reading selection will be “Buddha in

the Attic” by Julie Otsuko. Please contact Cindy at (916) 731-5504 for more information.




January 22, 2018 – LIBRARY OPENS AT 2PM – 6PM




January 25, 2018 – All Things String at 6pm-8pm Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy other fiber arts, this social crafting circle is for you! Bring your current project or start something





January 26, 2018 - Tai Chi & Qigong Part XXV at 4pm-5pm

Come and learn a series of movements and breathing exercises for general wellness, stress relief, physical balance, flexibility and fall prevention.

Part XXV, we shall start the new year by going back to the basics – getting rid, dispelling bad qi within our body and nourishing good qi in return.

We shall also re-practice some of the Tai Chi and Qigong movements that help to strengthen the spinal cord and its flexibility. Come in comfortable

clothing, floor mats will be provided. Please note that you do not attend previous session to attend this class. No registration required. Please come

in comfortable clothing.

Dr. Gigi Tze-yue Hu is a semi-retired Asian Studies scholar and has a Master Degree in Tai Chi from the University of the East-West Medicine in

Sunnyvale, CA.




January 31, 2018 – West Sacramento Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting at 6:30pm-8pm

The WSFOL meets the last Wednesday of the month. WSFOL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the West Sacramento

community supporting library programs and services. WSFOL is always recruiting for new friends. Please contact the WSFOL for more infor-

mation by calling (916) 375-6465, extension 4 or email [email protected].

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Arthur F. Turner Library: February 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

February 1, 2018 - One-on-One Technology Help at 3pm-4pm (By Appointment Only)

If you have a question about your laptop, tablet, or phone bring it in to get answers. If you have a general technology problem, you can get help

using our laptop or tablet. Tech Help One-on-One sessions will be 20 minutes and by appointment only so please register at the Information Desk

or call (916) 375-6465.

February 2, 2018 - English Conversation Group at 10am-11am (Friday)



February 3, 2018 – West Sacramento VITA (Saturday) at 8am – 1pm

Every Saturday starting February 3, 2018 through April 15, 2018 come and get help in preparing your 2017 Income Tax FREE at the library. This

service is provided by the West Sacramento VITA group.

February 3, 2018 – Chinese New Year Celebration at 3pm-5pm

Let’s celebrate the Year of the Dog. Families are invited to come out and make crafts and watch Chinese instrument performers. Leave with a red

envelope and goodies inside.

February 4, 2018 – West Sacramento VITA (Sunday) at 1:30pm – 5pm

Every Sunday starting February 3, 2018 through April 15, 2018 come and get help in preparing your 2017 Income Tax FREE at the library. This


February 5, 2018 – Sacramento Sunyata Meditation and Qi Gong at 4:30pm-6pm All are invited to come and learn about the benefits of Meditation and Qi Gong. Learn simple techniques that will enable you to reduce stress and



February 7, 2018 - Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) at 3:30pm-4:30pm


services. Starting January 2018, WIOA will only be at the library one time per month.

February 7, 2018 - English Conversation Group at 4pm-5pm (Wednesday)



February 8, 2018 – All Things String at 6pm-8pm

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy other fiber arts, this social crafting circle is for you! Bring your current project or start something

new!




February 9, 2018 - Tai Chi & Qigong Part XXVI at 4pm-5pm

Come and learn a series of movements and breathing exercises for general wellness, stress relief, physical balance, flexibility and fall prevention.

Part XXVI, we shall continue the early season of getting rid, dispelling bad qi within our body and nourishing good qi in return. We shall also re-

practice some of the Tai Chi and Qigong movements that help to strengthen the spinal cord and its flexibility. Come in comfortable clothing, floor

mats will be provided. Please note that you do not attend previous session to attend this class. No registration required. Please come in comfortable

clothing.

Dr. Gigi Tze-yue Hu is a semi-retired Asian Studies scholar and has a Master Degree in Tai Chi from the University of the East-West Medicine in

Sunnyvale, CA.




February 10, 2018 - One-on-One Technology Help at 11am-12pm (By Appointment Only)



or call (916) 375-6465.



service is provided by the West Sacramento VITA group




February 15, 2018 - One-on-One Technology Help at 3pm-4pm (By Appointment Only)

If you have a question about your laptop, tablet, or phone bring it in to get answers. If you have a general technology problem,

you can get help using our laptop or tablet. Tech Help One-on-One sessions will be 20 minutes and by appointment only so please register at the

Information Desk or call (916) 375-6465.





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Arthur F. Turner Library: February 2018 Continued




February 19, 2018 – LIBRARY CLOSED

February 21, 2018 – What’s Happening, Seniors? at 12pm-1:30pm Do you want to get together with interesting and active seniors? Do you want to make new friends, share stories, learn from one another and plan





February 21, 2018 – Evening Book Club at 6pm-7pm Join us for our monthly evening book club. Books are collected and distributed at the meeting. This month’s reading selection will be “The Sell-

out” by Paul Beatty. Please contact Cindy at (916) 731-5504 for more information.

February 22, 2018 – All Things String at 6pm-8pm






February 23, 2018 – UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners: Seed Starting at 12pm-2pm Come and learn all about seed starting at the library. UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners will show you how to start summer annuals by planting

your veggies and summer flower seeds yourself. You will plant tomato and zinnia seeds to take home. This workshop is FREE. Bring your garden

questions to the Q&A to be held after the workshop. For more information, contact UCCE Master Gardeners-Yolo County, (530) 666-8757 or by

email [email protected].




February 24, 2018 - One-on-One Technology Help at 11am-12pm (By Appointment Only)



or call (916) 375-6465.







February 28, 2018 – West Sacramento Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting at 6:30pm-8pm The WSFOL meets the last Wednesday of the month. WSFOL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the West Sacramento



MARCH 2018

March 1, 2018 - One-on-One Technology Help at 3pm-4pm (By Appointment Only)



or call (916) 375-6465.

March 2, 2018 - English Conversation Group at 10am-11am (Friday)



March 3, 2018 – West Sacramento VITA (Saturday) at 8am – 1pm



March 4, 2018 – West Sacramento VITA (Sunday) at 1:30pm – 5pm



March 5, 2018 – Sacramento Sunyata Meditation and Qi Gong at 4:30pm-6pm All are invited to come and learn about the benefits of Meditation and Qi Gong. Learn simple techniques that will enable you to reduce stress and



March 7, 2018 - English Conversation Group at 4pm-5pm (Wednesday)



March 7, 2018 - Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) at 3:30pm-4:30pm

mailto:[email protected]

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Arthur F. Turner Library: March 2018

March 7, 2018 - Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) at 3:30pm-4:30pm


services. Starting January 2018, WIOA will only be at the library one time per month. March 8, 2018 – All Things String at 6pm-8pm




Join our adult Conversation Group and improve your English in a fun and relaxed way with the aid of a group facilitator. No registration is required;

drop-in visitors are welcome.




March 10, 2018 - One-on-One Technology Help at 11am-12pm (By Appointment Only)



or call (916) 375-6465.




March 11, 2018 - Virtual Reality Game Play: Robo Recall/City Tours at 6pm-7:30pm

If you’re over 18 years old join us on March 11th at 6:00pm for an interactive Virtual Reality program! You will have a chance to ward off a robot

invasion and learn how to use the Oculus Rift controls and headset while playing Robo Recall. You can also sit back and relax and take city tours of

Paris, London, and many more – even Sacramento! It will be like you’re actually there.







or call (916) 375-6465.










March 21, 2018 – What’s Happening Seniors? at 12pm-1:30pm Do you want to get together with interesting and active seniors? Do you want to make new friends, share stories, learn from one another and plan





March 21, 2018 – Evening Book Club at 6pm-7pm Join us for our monthly evening book club. Books are collected and distributed at the meeting. This month’s reading selection will be “The Orphan

Train” by Christina Baker Kline. Please contact Cindy at (916) 731-5504 for more information.

March 22, 2018 – All Things String at 6pm-8pm Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or enjoy other fiber arts, this social crafting circle is for you! Bring your current project or start something

new. All are welcome.




March 23, 2018 – UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners: Composting and Vermiculture at 12pm-2pm Come and learn all about composting and vermiculture at the library. UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners will show how easy it is to compost – what to put in it, what to put it in, and how to “care” for it. There is also a working worm farm, and tips on how to start and maintain your own. This workshop is FREE. Bring your garden questions to the Q&A to be held after the workshop. For more infor-mation, contact UCCE Master Gardeners-Yolo County, (530) 666-8757 or by email [email protected] March 24, 2018 – West Sacramento VITA (Saturday) at 8am – 1pm






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or call (916) 375-6465. March 25, 2018 – West Sacramento VITA (Sunday) at 1:30pm – 5pm






March 28, 2018 – West Sacramento Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting at 6:30pm-8pm The WSFOL meets the last Wednesday of the month. WSFOL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the West Sacramento






or call (916) 375-6465.




March 30, 2018 – Therapeutic Tai Chi and Qigong – Part XXVII at 4pm-5pm

Come and learn a series of movements and breathing exercise for general wellness, stress relief, physical balance, flexibility and fall prevention.

In Part XXVII, we shall learn some of the training postures and warm-up exercises that are practiced in Tai Chi and Tai Chi Chuan as well. They

help to increase our body strength, the ability to have better self-control of balance with coordinated breathing and mental concentration. Come in

comfortable clothing, floor mats will be provided. Please note that you do not attend previous session to attend this class. No registration required.

Please come in comfortable clothing. Dr. Gigi Tze-yue Hu is a semi-retired Asian Studies scholar and is currently completing her Master Degree in

Tai Chi.


Every Saturday starting February 3, 2018 through April 15, 2018 come and get help in preparing your 2017 Income Tax FREE at the library. This service is provided by the West Sacramento VITA group.


Community Center

1075 West Capitol Avenue

West Sacramento, CA 95691

2018

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