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Community CALENDAR
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By Christina Ontiveros
Reedley Senior Citizen Coordinator
Celebration Cake
Help us celebrate all April birthdays and anni- versaries by joining us on Wednesday, April 4.
Call us at (559) 637-4207 by 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, to make your reservation for lunch and cake.
Café Bistro / Billiards
Bring a friend and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and a danish and play a game of pool. We start at 9 a.m. Mon- days to Fridays at the senior center, 100 N. East Ave.
Senior Center Lunches
Meals taste so much bet- ter when you can enjoy them with others! Join us in the Phil Hudson Senior Room weekdays at 11 a.m. (except holidays) for a nutritious lunch and good time.
This program is partially funded by the Fresno-Made- ra 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 week- day before you plan to at- tend. Call (559) 637-4207 to make your reservation.
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 infor- mation and encourage him or her to join us for lunch daily at 11 a.m.
We are a Spanish-speak- ing, friendly center. They always can call the center at (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina.
Thank you!
Senors y Senoras
La Cuidad de Reedley les invita a visitar y partici-
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programas
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cuarto es-
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ustedes. Si tienen pregun- tas y necesitan informacion y asistencia les podremos ayudar de 9:30-11:30 am los dias de Lunes a Viernes.
Please note: If you know a Spanish-speaking person, please pass along this infor- mation and encourage him or her to join us for lunch daily at 11 a.m.
We are a Spanish-speak- ing, friendly center. They can call the center and ask for Christina.
Gleaners
Reedley residents 55 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.
Resource Fair
Rain or Shine
Our fourth annual Re-
source Fair – sponsored by the California Telephone Ac- cess Program (CTAP) – will be held on Friday, April 6, in the Senior Center patio. It will be from 10 a.m. to noon.
And, if it rains, the event will be held indoors.
A variety of representa- tives from different organi- zations will offer informa- tion on resources available to you.
In addition, CTAP has specialized phones that can be tried out. You can pick up a CTAP application at the senior center and then bring it with you to the Re- source Fair – you can take your phone home with you that same day.
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 book to be discussed at the April meeting is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Second Tuesday of the month, 2 p.m. Caregiver Support Group. In the Community Room at
the Palm Village Retire- ment Community, 703 W. Herbert Ave. This meet- ing gives caregivers of a family member or friend with memory loss a time to meet for mutual emo- tional, educational and social support. Details: call (559) 638-6933.
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 din- ner and meeting. New members are welcome. You don't have to own a Model A to join. For more
details, 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- 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.
An Easter Camp dur-
ing spring break, March 26-April 2, will be hosted by the city of Reedley at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. For ages 5-12. Hours are 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Activi- ties include walking trips, arts and crafts, games and more. Daily drop-in and session pricing is avail- able. Register at reedley. com or in person at the Reedley Community Center. Details: (559) 637- 4203.
New sessions of Tumbling
Classes offered at the Reedley Community Cen- ter, 100 N. East Ave. New options to attend classes Tuesday or Thursday. The Tuesday classes began March 20; the Thursday sessions started March 11. Register now at www. reedley.com or in person at the community center. For details: call (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.
March 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
“The Bag Lady Returns” quilt class. With Sue Ny- lander at the Mennonite Quilt Center, 1012 G St. Create an easy-to-sew tote bag. New students $25; returning students $10. Details: mennonitequilt- center.org or call (559) 638-3560.
March 30, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Matt Krause,
author of “Heathen Pil- gram.” Presented by the Reedley Peace Center. This conversation will take place via Skype, with Krause in Turkey. In Fel- lowship Hall, First Men- nonite Church. Details: dfriesen0@gmail.com
April 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Reedley Peace Center at- tending lecture by Doug- las Allen. He is an author and philosophy professor from the University of Maine and an expert on the philosophy on Ma- hatma Gandhi. His topic: “Gandhi Today: An Ethi- cal Life of Nonviolence and Peace.” At the Fresno State North Gym.
April 7, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Downtown Reedley Rum- mage Roundup. On G Street, presented by the Reedley Downtown As- sociation. Featuring used, rummage, vintage items, antiques, handcrafted items and more. Vendor applications available on- line at reedleydowntown. com
April 7, 8-10 a.m. Monthly breakfast hosted by Reedley Eagles Lodge #2781. At the lodge, 1230 11th St. Menu includes biscuits/gravy, sausage, hash browns, eggs, orange juice, and coffee. It’s $7 for adults; $3.50 for chil- dren. Takeout available. Proceeds bene t Reedley Eagles Lodge projects.
April 7, 9 a.m. to noon,
Annual Plant Give and Take. Rain or shine. In
the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, 1461 11th St. This is a free event to pick up plants and share. If you drop off plants, please bring them at 8 a.m.; you can drive through the alley.
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