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Community CALEndAR
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By Christina Ontiveros
Reedley Senior Citizen Coordinator
Valentine’s Luncheon
We had a wonderful Se- nior Valentine’s Luncheon. “Thank you” to everyone who attended. They enjoyed entertainment by Ron and Carol Surabian, the deli- cious food, and the wonder- ful friendships. “Thank you” to Sierra View Homes and R.S.C.I for their support to make this event successful.
Bingo
Join us for lunch and Se- nior Bingo on Thursday, Feb. 22. Bingo follows lunch, and we play until everyone wins! Interested in having lunch and playing bingo? Call us at (559) 637-4207 between 9 and 11 a.m. by Wednesday, Feb. 21. The Reedley Senior Center is at 100 N. East Ave.
Senior Center Lunches
Meals taste better when you can enjoy them with oth- ers! Join us in the Phil Hud- son Senior Room weekdays at 11 a.m. (except holidays) for a nutritious lunch and good time. The program is partially funded by the Fres- no-Madera Area Agency on Aging.
If you are 60 or older, a suggested donation of $1.50 is appreciated but not re- quired. Reservations must be made by 11 a.m. the weekday before you plan to attend. Call (559) 637-4207.
La Ciudad de Reedley les invita a visitar y participar en los programas de perso- nas mayores. En el edificio del centro de la comunidad hay un cuarto especial para ustedes. Si tienen pregun- tas y necesitan informacion y asistencia les podremos ayudar de 9:30-11:30 a.m. los dias de Lunes a Viernes.
Please note: if you know a Spanish-speaking person,
please pass
along this
information
and encour-
age him or
her to join
us for lunch
daily at 11
a.m. We are
a Spanish-
speaking
friendly center. They can call (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina. Thank you!
Gleaner Volunteers Needed
The Gleaner Program
provides fresh fruits and vegetables to local seniors on Wednesday mornings.
We are seeking volun- teers who can help Tuesday mornings, 8-10 a.m., to pick up fruit and vegetables from local growers. If you are interested, please call the senior center at (559) 637- 4207 and ask for Christina. Our seniors depend on this weekly program, and your help is much needed.
Gleaners
Reedley residents who are 55 years of age and up can come to the Reed- ley Community Center on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. for free fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. The center is at 100 N. East Ave.
Personas mayors de edad 55 anos + vengan for frutas y verduras los Mier- coles a las 8:30 a.m.
Volunteer
Did you know volun- teers’ lives increase by seven years? We couldn’t provide all our services to seniors without volunteers.
If you would like to give back to the community, drop by the Reedley Senior Cen- ter at 100 N. East Ave. Or, call us at (559) 637-4207.
Mondays, 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime. At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. Stories, songs and crafts for 3- to 5-year-olds. With Linda Rotan, a library assistant. Through April 29. Details: (559) 638-2818.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Re- deemer's Church. Details: (559) 859-8942.
First Monday of the month. 6:45 p.m. St. An- thony of Padua Catholic Daughters Court: Our Lady of Grace #2637.
At St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1018 N. Frankwood Ave. Rosary is at 6:45 p.m.; the meetings begin at 7 p.m. For more details, please check the church's regular bulletin.
First Tuesday of the month. 10:30 a.m. Reedley Library Book Group. At the library, 1027 E St. The March book is “The Late- homecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir” by Kao Kalia Yang.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. The Blos- som Trail A's meets at Bristol Ranch (formerly Brooks Ranch), 1620 E. Manning Ave. for dinner and meeting. New mem- bers are welcome. You don't have to own a Model A to join. For more de- tails, call Jerry Eitzen at (559) 638-8222.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. “Come Play With Me” (for children from infants to 3 years old). At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. De-
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honored to be invited to ad- dress the council and that he would be glad to do it again.
At the Jan. 9 meeting, Council Member Bob Beck said that RCTC performers “give us a lot of entertain- ment.”
“When I’ve attended the shows, it was always great, great fun,” Beck said. “I think
tails: call (559) 638-2818.
Second Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Parkin- son's Support Group. Palm Village Community Room, 703 W. Herbert Ave. Open to anyone with Parkin- son's disease and/or their caregivers. For more details, call (559) 638-6933 and ask for Norma Fro- ese.
Third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. The Friends of the Library. At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. New members are welcome. For more de- tails, call (559) 638-6476.
The city of Reedley is accepting students for
its 2017-18 preschool
and pre-kindergarten programs. Preschoolers should be 3 years old, pre-kindergarten students 4 years old. Details: go to the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave., or call (559) 637-4203.
Youth baseball registra- tion ending soon for the city of Reedley program, at the Reedley Communi- ty Center, 100 N. East Ave. Leagues for ages 3-12. Season is March to May. Games and practices will be in evenings. Details: call the Reedley Commu- nity Services Department at (559) 637-4203.
Adult basketball registra- tion accepted through Feb. 23 for the city of Reedley program, at the Reedley Community Cen- ter, 100 N. East Ave. Sea- son runs March to May. Games will be played
that you guys were a hidden asset for a long time before it finally surfaced and people started paying attention to what you guys were accom- plishing here in the theater. It’s always a joy when I do get to see you guys ...”
Council Member Mary Fast added: “I concur with him. It’s always a fun evening and very special. It’s a special place to me.”
Meanwhile, you can read more about “Swing!” in this
at Grant Middle School Tuesdays and Thursdays. A mandatory managers meeting is March 8 at 6 p.m. at the community center. Details: call the Reedley Community Ser- vices Department at (559) 637-4203.
Tai Chi classes are avail- able at the Reedley Com- munity Center, 100 N. East Ave. The class meets at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays. It's a year-round program. For adults of all ages. De- tails: call (559) 637-4203.
Lap Swim is available at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Hours are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mon- days, Wednesdays, Thurs- days (through May 31). Swim cards can be bought at the Reedley Communi- ty Center, 100 N. East Ave. You must pre-purchase
a swim card. For details, call (559) 637-4203.
Water Aerobics offered by the city of Reedley at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Stu- dents must pre-register at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Bobbi Monk is the instruc- tor. For details, call (559) 637-4203.
Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. “Discov- ery: A Comic Lament” by Ted Swartz and Michelle Milne. Presented through Fresno Paci c Univer- sity and other organiza- tions. It’s a play about the Doctrine of Discovery, a framework that allowed the taking of land and the oppression of indigenous peoples, according to
section of Panorama.
Jones said it may be the
most dance-dominated show RCTC has ever done. He said they hope the jukebox musi- cal packed with swing songs from the 1930s and 1940s will be well-received by audiences.
Jones called it “timeless music.” And, he said, “we’re pulling out all the stops.”
If you’ve driven by St. La Salle Catholic School lately, you might have spotted some- thing new in front of the cam- pus on Manning Avenue. The school has a new electronic
organizers. The play, with its unexpected humor, “nudges us to question our stories with honesty and integrity.” At North Fresno Church Mennonite Brethren, 5724 N. Fresno St. in Fresno. Tickets $10 adults; $5 students, Pay- able at the door. Details: call (559) 431-0333.
Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. “Opti- mal Living” series presen- tation. At the Palm Village Retirement Community, 703 W. Herbert Ave. This program is called “Over 60 and Picking Up Speed
– Don’t Make a Career
Out of Growing Older.” Details: go online to palm- village.com or call (559) 638-6933.
Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Reedley/ Sanger Tea Party meeting. At the School House Restau- rant and Tavern, Highway 180 and Frankwood Av- enue. There will be a video and discussion on “United Nations 2030: A Recipe
for Global Socialism.” The group meets every third Wednesday of the month at the same time and place.
Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. “Resound Duo, Soprano and Percus- sion.” Part of the Pacific Artist Series presented by Fresno Pacific University. Featuring Tyson and Jenni- fer Voigt. In Butler Church, 4884 E. Butler Ave., Fresno. The program joins multime- dia technology with dramat- ic presentation. Admission $15 general audiences; $10 seniors; $5 members of the FPU community. Payable at the door. Details: (559) 453- 2677.
marquee designed to resem- ble the school’s Spanish-style building.
The sign was blessed dur- ing Catholic Schools Week and has been operating since. People are used to seeing elec- tronic marquees at campuses and other venues. Now St. La Salle has one. Sister Lucy Cassarino, the principal,+ said that “people really like it, and everyone has complimented it.”
Felicia Cousart Matlosz is Panorama Editor and can be reached at felicia@midvalley- publishing.com
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