Activities
Health & Information Fair and Drug Take-Back Event is April 12
The annual Health & Information Fair coordinated by the Idaho Senior Living Council will return to the Dick Eardley Senior Center on Wednesday, April 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is no cost to attend.
The Idaho Senior Living Council is a group of health care professionals whose mission is to provide education to the local community about the services that are available to seniors. Featured services at this year’s fair will include home care, home health, hospice, assisted living, nursing homes, insurance, specialty services and more. Each participating business will be offering a door prize. There is no cost to enter the door prize drawings, but you must be present at 11:45 a.m. to win.
This year’s fair will also include a drug take-back event by Boise Police. Bring unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for you and your pet.
BILLIARDS – Weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 per visit.
BRIDGE – Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., $2 per visit.
BOOK CLUB – Meets monthly on a Monday; call for date and time. Free. Registration required.
LONGEVITY STICK – Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. $2 per visit. (Longevity stick incorporates movements designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength and mental focus.)
HOUSING 101 - 2nd Tuesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist Paige Oeding answers questions about local real estate, buying, selling, and renting.
"YOU CAN DO IT" CRAFTING - Tuesdays 2-4 p.m. $2 per visit. Bring whatever you’re working on, plus enjoy a brief in-person tutorial by Sharon Slocum on a variety of crafts and hobbies. Registration required.
FIT AND FALL PROOF – Tuesdays and Fridays 1-2 p.m. Free. (Offered through a partnership with Central District Health.)
50+ ZUMBA INTRO – Tuesdays 12:30-1:15 p.m. Cost varies by month. Registration required. (This class can be done standing, in a chair or alternating and is a great way to introduce students to the fun and energetic rhythms of Zumba!)
EUCHRE - Tuesdays 1-4 p.m. $2 per visit.
CRIBBAGE - Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $2 per visit
ACRYLIC PAINTING SOCIAL GROUP - Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. $2 (or $5 with acrylic paint supplies provided).
HAPPY HOOKERS KNIT & CROCHET – Wednesdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $2 per visit. Bring your own project to this social group.
GENTLE YOGA – Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost varies by month. Registration required. (Class uses chairs and other props for support. Participants do not get down on the floor.)
POP-UP LIBRARY – 1st Wednesdays 12-12:30 p.m. Free. Boise Public Library visit. Borrow and request books.
CANASTA – Wednesdays 1-5 p.m. $2 per visit.
FACILITY TOUR & FREE LUNCH - 2nd Wednesday, 11 a.m. Free. Newcomers will get a coupon good for one free lunch in the dining room.
BINGO – Thursdays 10-11 a.m. Free. No-cash games, prizes are for fun.
CHAT-N-CHEW SOCIAL GROUP – Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. $2 per visit. (Come socialize, meet new people, and discuss current events, then go to lunch at a different location each week.)
DRUMMING DIVAS – Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $2 per visit. Registration required. (Bring your own drum or use one of ours.)
TAI CHI & QIGONG - Thursdays Beginner 3-4 p.m., Intermediate 2-3 p.m. 6 week sessions. Registration required.
PINOCHLE – Fridays 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. (with a break for lunch). $2 per visit.
INTRO TO PINOCHLE – Fridays 2-5 p.m. $2 per visit.
BIRTHDAY FRIDAY – 2nd Fridays 11:45 a.m. Free. Cake is generously provided by our friends at Aetna.
Explore with Lifetime and Leisure
Lifetime and Leisure activities are social, educational and fitness-related programs for adults age 62 and older. Join us for an activity, meet new friends and leave the driving to us!
AARP Tax Aide
AARP will be back for the tax season on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 2 to April 13. Tax preparation will begin at 9 a.m. this year.
AARP will be going back to the first-come, first-served method used prior to COVID-19 pandemic. Appointments will not be required but can be made if you prefer. Appointments will need to be made in person.
Call the center at (208) 608-7580 for more details.
For more information about programs and activities at the Dick Eardley Senior Center, take a look at our monthly newsletter.
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