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View as Webpage March 1, 2024 Reno Connect | Senior Connect Connecting Citizens to our Community   March 2024 Updates   The Reno Seniors EngAGED initiative is a series of engaging events that includes resource fairs, informative guest speaker sessions, technology classes, and more for older adults. You’re invited to join the following events in 2024. City of Reno Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC) Meeting: Join fellow neighbors and friends at the next SCAC meeting. Public information can be found at the City of Reno website. Tuesday, March 12 at 2pm. Located at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, Board Room.(925 Riverside Dr.) Free Poetry Workshops for Seniors: Free poetry workshops sponsored by the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, for seniors to unleash their creativity, discuss poetry and share your thoughts with each other! Second Monday of the Month from 1pm-2pm. Next class is scheduled for March 11, 2024. Washoe County Senior Center, Conference Room (1155 Ninth St) Free Nutrition/Cooking Classes for Seniors: Craving a burst of flavor and a dash of nutrition? Join us for a lively chat all about the wonderful world of colorful fruits and veggies – whether they're fresh, frozen, or canned, we'll show you how to make them the star of your plate! We'll be diving into the label-reading game to help you spot those whole grain goodies like a true culinary detective. So, if you're ready to add some pizzazz to your plate and have a whole lot of fun in the kitchen, don't miss out on Cooking Matters Lesson 2! Reserve your spot now and let's get cooking! March 21 from 9am-11am at Neil Road Multipurpose Room (3295 Neil Rd.) March 25 from 12pm-2pm at Paradise Park Activity Center. (2745 Elementary Dr.) May is fast approaching, which means Older Americans Month is right around the corner. Keep an eye out for a wide variety of events and activities for seniors! All events are free of charge, and we encourage to invite to your friends! For more information regarding City of Reno senior events and updates: please contact seniors@reno.gov or visit reno.gov/seniors. Additional Community Resources Tax season is upon us! AARP is offering free tax assistance for older adults from February 6 - April 14, 2024 in various locations. Reservations are required. Check out this document for more details! Pioneer Center Golden Encore is a new lifelong learning entertainment program tailor made for seniors. Live performances take place in venues across Washoe County and admission is free. To learn more about the upcoming schedule, visit Pioneer Center Golden Encore. Open Door Café is open to all featuring Pioneer Center Golden Encore performance, with Heather Lemmons and the “Choreography Cafe” at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, March 12th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, including time for food, drinks, socialization, and more prizes! Please visit this website for more details and to RSVP for upcoming performances or call the DEER Program at 775-682-9444. Dementia Friendly Community Group Meetings – Every first Thursday of the month at Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center at 1pm-2:30pm. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6, from 1pm-2:30pm. Help support your community in becoming more respectful, supportive and inclusive with people living with dementia and their care partners. For more information regarding these events: contact Bradlyn Wissert at bwissert@unr.edu. Important Links Visit Reno.Gov/Seniors Upcoming Events Sign Up for Senior Newsletters Jobs Stay Connected     Reno.Gov | 775-334-INFO (4636) | RenoDirect@Reno.Gov City of Reno | 1 E. First Street, Reno, NV 89501 Unsubscribe mshinji3056@gmail.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by webmaster@reno.gov