Older adults

Goldenaires ongoing classes

Mondays

Contract bridge

10:30am–3:00pm

Players must have some bridge experience. No reservations needed, but you must arrive no later than 10:15am and bring your own lunch. Chairperson Bill Nicholson.

Acrylic painting

10:30am–3:30pm

Practice your painting skills and create new things in a fun-loving, encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies. New persons may join at any time.

Healthy steps

12:00pm–1:00pm

Facilitated by Teresa Del Giorno, PTA, CMA, CLM. The Ledbed Method is a therapeutic exercise and movement program to help regain range of motion, strength, endurance and balance. No experience is required, it’s non-aerobic and offers a sitting version. Call 415-485-3348 for session dates.

A group of older adults playing Mahjong at a table.

Tuesdays

Dominoes

10:00am–12:00pm

Join us for a morning of dominoes which is a popular game of skill, strategy and some luck! It is a tile-based game played with rectangular “domino” tiles. If you can share your set with a table of 4, please bring it with you.

Watercolor

10:30am–2:30pm

This friendly painting group welcomes both beginner and experienced students. Bring your own supplies, and instructor Ann Carroll will provide a still life display or support you with your own subject, with instruction available if desired. Students work at their own pace, and a small fee for the instructor’s mileage is requested.

Learn to play bridge

1:00pm–3:00pm

Bridge led by Goldenaires member Bill Nicholson will keep your mind sharp, boost immunity, build communication and teamwork skills, and offer meaningful social connection. Some familiarity with card games is helpful, and at least three players are needed to play.

Mahjong

1:30pm–4:00pm

Come learn Chinese Mahjong with a free lesson. Instructors will assist in helping members learn the game. This is an ongoing program using Chinese tiles.

Wednesdays

Duplicate bridge (non sanctioned)

10:30am–3:00pm

If you are an experienced duplicate bridge player, come join the fun! You must already know how to play as this is not a teaching class. If you would like to join the game, please call the office and we will put you in touch with the group leader.

Fridays

Wood working

9:00am–11:00am

A great, inexpensive, fun group that promotes a truly rewarding hobby. Beginners welcome! no fee. Students help out, teaching each other with techniques and can show you how much fun wood carving can be!

Crafts boutique

1:00pm–3:00pm

Enjoy the fun of learning new crafts while making new friends. The craft group meets every Friday. Group members create and hand-make a wide range of craft items – new ideas are always welcome. Items are always on sale for a reasonable price, so come down and look at the lobby display case in the Goldenaires office. Better yet, if you have a talent you would like to share with the craft group, come on down and join this friendly group.