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View as Webpage July 1, 2024 Reno Connect | Senior Connect Connecting Citizens to our Community   July 2024 Updates   AARP Community Grant Challenge The City of Reno is thrilled to announce the award of $11,900 through the AARP Community Challenge. This funding will allow for additional technology classes in multiple languages. The AARP Community Challenge is a grant program to make tangible improvements in communities that jump-start long-term change. It is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages. To learn more, visit aarp.org/Livable. Upcoming free technology classes are scheduled for July 31st-August 1st from 9am-10:30am located at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center (925 Riverside Dr.). Classes are two-part series classes to teach basic and advanced skills on how to use your smartphone. Attendance is required for both. If you are interested, kindly fill out this form. Poetry Workshop 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 July 8th. Washoe County Senior Center, Conference Room (1155 Ninth St) 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, July 9th, at 2pm. Located at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, Board Room.(925 Riverside Dr.) Free Line Dance Classes Join us for free line dance classes for seniors! Whether you are a beginner or experienced, come and have some fun while learning new moves, meeting new friends, and staying active. Date: Every Monday from 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: Embrace Dance Studio - 4385 Neil Rd #118, Reno, NV 89502 Save the Date! National Senior Citizens Day Join us for a special celebration in honor of National Senior Citizens Day. Enjoy free ice cream from Super Swirl and a resource fair with a variety of senior services! Date: August 21st, 2024 from 11am-1pm Location: Neil Road Recreation Center - 3925 Neil Road. Save the Date! 2024 Senior Summer Games: Are you interested in participating in the 2024 Summer Senior Games? Check out this calendar of events for the summer games! Games begin in August. For more information regarding senior events and activities, please contact 775-351-4771 or email seniors@reno.gov. Additional Community Events Reno Food Systems Upcoming Events Cooking Matters Nutrition Classes - Recipes for Success Dates: Monday July 22 from 1-3pm at Paradise Park Activity Center.. Wednesday July 24 from 1-3pm at Neil Road Rec Center. Limited capacity, kindly fil out this form. Community Garden Volunteer Opportunities Every Tuesday from 7am to 12pm at Paradise Park Community Garden - 2745 Elementary Dr. Every Wednesday from 7am-8am at Reno Food Systems Community Garden - 3295 Mayberry Dr. Grow Your Own Microgreens Workshop Date: Wednesday July 3rd from 11am to 12pm. Location: Volunteers of America Lobby. Please rsvp to jolene@renofoodsystems.org Senior Friendly Community Garden Gathering Harvest produce for low-income seniors and sample farm fresh food! Date: Sunday, July 21 from 8am to 10am. Location: Reno Food Systems - 3295 Mayberry Dr. Dementia Friendly Community Group Meetings – The next meeting is scheduled for July 9th from 1pm-2:30pm at Evelyn Mount Northeast Center. 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice