Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 9:00-12:30pm
A multi-table contest in which participants compete against a field of pairs playing Contract Bridge. There is much lively interaction as pairs move to different tables for different rounds of play. Members interested in playing but in need of a partner: leave your name at the front desk.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 12:00-3:30pm
Open to all levels of duplicate players. If you have never tried duplicate due to its intimidating, super competitive reputation, we believe you will be pleasantly surprised by how much fun duplicate can be.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 12:00-2:00pm
Come play or learn to play Sheepshead (or “Schafkopf”), a trick-taking card game, like bridge or spades, that originated in Germany in the late 18th century and one that continues to be very popular in Wisconsin and other midwestern United States. Anyone, including beginners, with an interest in card-playing welcome. Free.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 1:00-4:00pm
It is a Ladies Only game! Come join this new friendly, fun group of ladies and bring your best poker face! Meets the first and third Thursday of every month.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Jean Zoumbaris 434-990-6063
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 2:00-3:30pm
Join a friend or meet a new one in a game of Backgammon. If you've never played, or are just a little rusty, or are a professional Backgammon player, come! All skill levels are welcome. If you have a board, you're welcome to bring it. Meets every Thursday. Free to members; no sign up necessary. Free to members. Jon Rockett will be the program leader.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 5:30-7:30pm
Join fellow gaming enthusiasts to play everything from classic board games (Monopoly, Sorry, Scrabble, and Trivial Pursuit) to more active party games (Cranium, Taboo, Jenga, and Pictionary) to family games (UNO, Yahtzee, Phase 10, and Rook) to more contemporary games (Catan, Bananagrams, and Chickapig). Don't know how to play? Come learn! Free for members.
Summer schedule below on Thursdays.
August 8 and 22
September 5 and 19
October 3 and 17
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 5:30-8:30pm
Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
American Mah Jongg (mahjong) is a "centuries old version of rummy". It is played at three-or-four-person tables with a set of 152 Chinese-symbol tiles. The game is easy to learn but requires luck along with focused effort and regular play to develop skills needed to win. The game requires a $4 purse (quarters) plus a 2019 playing card ($9) that can be purchased online from the National Mah Jongg League (www.nationalmahjonggleague.org). It's fun and it stimulates your brain! Contact program leader Joyce Nunge with any questions. (JNunge@comcast.net or 434-975-5312, evenings). Free for members.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 7:30-9:00pm
Thursdays, beginning June 13, 7:30 - 9:00 PM (through September 26) - WILL NOT MEET AUGUST 8!
Join the fun group from the Charlottesville Swing Dance Club and dance the evening away—no partner needed and all levels are welcome. Dance to mostly West Coast Swing, with a little bit of East Coast Swing, Hustle, Cha Cha, Night Club 2 Step, Salsa, Country 2 Step and maybe even a Waltz. All free and open to the community, just show up and have fun!
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Friday, September 20, 2019 | 9:00-12:00pm
At Center, we play both the simple and the advanced versions of the U.S. adaptation of the 19th century Chinese game Ma Chiang. Mah-Jongg, patented in 1920 by Joseph P. Babcock, uses rules of Western card games and incorporates features of the Chinese game. If you know how to play, or would like to learn this challenging game that requires a fair amount of luck, join us! Observers welcome.
Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm (American), Mondays, 1:30–4:30 p.m, (Western),Wednesdays, 12:30–4:00 p.m. Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–noon (American).
All levels of players are welcome at any session.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Friday, September 20, 2019 | 10:30-11:30am
Good fun and nobody walks away empty-handed—small prizes are awarded.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Friday, September 20, 2019 | 12:45-1:45pm
Want to improve your memory? Develop your tactical skills? Try Euchre! Euchre is a trick-taking card game played in partners that was brought to the midwestern United States from Germany. If you are an expert, a relative novice, or a complete beginner, we’d love to have you join us to play this fun and exciting card game. Free and open to all.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Friday, September 20, 2019 | 1:00-2:30pm
FUN-TIME LINE DANCING If you love to dance and want to have fun and exercise physically and mentally, this is for you. This group cares more about having fun than the accuracy of steps. Beginners Classes: Fridays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Advanced Classes: Fridays at 2:30 pm and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, September 20, 2019 | 1:00-4:00pm
NOW OPEN TO ALL! Members are free; guest fee $20 per lesson
If you have completed the two Beginner classes or you have some bridge playing experience but need a refresher in the basics, then this is the class for you! This three-hour lesson, third in the series taught by long-time player Ken Marino, will consist of:
Time will also be allocated for guided play. Please register in advance at the Welcome Desk or below.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, September 20, 2019 | 2:30-3:30pm
FUN-TIME LINE DANCING If you love to dance and want to have fun and exercise physically and mentally, this is for you. This group cares more about having fun than the accuracy of steps. Beginners Classes: Fridays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Advanced Classes: Fridays at 2:30 pm and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Sunday, September 22, 2019 | 1:00-5:00pm
At Center, we play both the simple and the advanced versions of the U.S. adaptation of the 19th century Chinese game Ma Chiang. Mah-Jongg, patented in 1920 by Joseph P. Babcock, uses rules of Western card games and incorporates features of the Chinese game. If you know how to play, or would like to learn this challenging game that requires a fair amount of luck, join us! Observers welcome.
Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm (American), Mondays, 1:30–4:30 p.m, (Western),Wednesdays, 12:30–4:00 p.m. Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–noon (American). All levels of players are welcome at any session.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Sunday, September 22, 2019 | 1:30-3:30pm
Upcoming Features:
September 22 -- Unfinished Song
September 29 -- On the Basis of Sex
October 6 -- Still Alice
October 13 -- Won't You Be My Neighbor?
October 20 -- The Theory of Everything
October 27 -- Finding Neverland
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Sunday, September 22, 2019 | 1:30-2:30pm
Challenge your mind while enjoying a relaxing afternoon of conversation and play. Join us once or twice per week. All skill levels welcome.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Monday, September 23, 2019 | 8:00-9:00am
This group, open to all senior golfers (men & women) of any skill level, meets on Monday mornings at Meadow Creek Golf Course in Pen Park from April through October. We play Ready Golf, loosely organized into "Equally Capable 4somes" and our tee time is usually 8:00 AM until the weather gets warmer. Walk, ride, play the back nine or go for a full eighteen! Come enjoy meeting new players or old friends while taking in the fresh air and beautiful scenery. We try to match players of similar ability and no one takes the game too seriously. To speed up play and for the benefit of all players, please review the rules of Ready Golf before participating. Season fee applies, plus greens fees. Optional: pay $25/season for handicapping. If you’re already an active part of the group or are new to the area and looking for some golf partners, you’re invited! For more information, please contact Ryan Hanson, Senior Golf President, at 434-202-8279 or ryanhan66@hotmail.com.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, September 23, 2019 | 10:00-12:00pm
If you know the basics of bridge, have played a few times, or played many years ago, this group is for you. Bridge hands are played for the entire two hours with Marilyn Lutz, an experienced bridge player and teacher acting as our consultant For more information or questions, contact the group administrator, Gene Philippi.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Gene Philippi, (434) 981-9610 or at genephilippi46@gmail.com
Fee: free
Monday, September 23, 2019 | 11:00-12:00pm
SILVER SWANS BALLET CLASS RETURNS!
Mondays, September 9 – December 9, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whether you're a seasoned professional or brand new to dance, this class is a great way to move. Silver Swans (a program of the Charlottesville Ballet) incorporates classic ballet principles and will focus on flexibility, strength, and conditioning, but mostly on fun! Get on your toes and join instructor Maria Chee*. Center members free; Guests $6/class
*Maria W. Chee holds a bachelor’s and master of arts in dance, a Ph.D. in anthropology, and a master of arts in anthropology. She studied ballet, modern, jazz; dance production; as well as dance history and research. She has taken classes at the Martha Graham School in New York, and has spent intensive sessions with Bella Lewinsky, members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Ballet Jazz of Montreal. She has more than ten years of teaching experience as a state licensed teacher in adult education and as a lecturer at college level.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Monday, September 23, 2019 | 12:30-4:00pm
A wonderful activity to exercise the brain! Men and women of all skill levels who know the fundamentals of the game are welcome. Instruction is available when the group has a participant comfortable with this role. Mondays from 12:30-4:00pm.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Monday, September 23, 2019 | 1:00-3:30pm
Have you ever wanted to play one of the oldest games in the world? If you know how to play Rummy, you easily can easily learn Chinese Mah Jongg. No card. No hands to memorize. Come and check it out. Learn the traditions of an ancient culture and appreciate the subtle nuances of the game.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Bonnie Morton 434.975.5540
Fee: free
Monday, September 23, 2019 | 2:30-3:30pm
Enjoy light refreshments and laughter, companionship, and great stories as members get acquainted, promote programs, and discuss life events.
Option to meet later for early-bird specials at a local restaurant. Free social; dinner on your own.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 9:00-11:30am
Senior Center members are invited to join a team and bowl weekly during the bowling seasons scheduled at Kegler's. If you are interested in joining or being a substitute, call Howard Ellis, League President at 434-361-1954. Fee: Kegler's Lane fees apply. Must be age 50 or better.
Location: Offsite at Kegler's Lanes, Charlottesville
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 12:00-3:00pm
Tuesday Social Bridge offers social yet competitive Bridge in which players compete for high score of the day. This is NOT duplicate bridge. Players change tables and partners after 4 hands of play at each table. Players should know Bridge basics and be able to compete without assistance from others. No partner needed. No reservation needed. $1.00 to play. Contact Meg Robinson.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 12:00-4:00pm
In addition to the luck and skill associated with other card games, acting skills are important in poker—good bluffers can wine even with a bad hand. The concentration required to calculate the odds of improving one’s hand while keeping a poker face and interpreting other players’ expressions and body language provides excellent mental stimulation. In our animated games, you risk losing pride, not money!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 1:15-3:15pm
June 18 - August 20 (8 week session) (will not meet August 6)
Next 8 week session (September 17-November 5)
Round Dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing and like square dancing, the sequence is called or cued. Hence, dancers learn figures and all couples execute the same steps in a circle (thus the name “round dancing”). Round dancing is easier than ballroom dancing because dancers do not need to memorize long sequences of dance steps. Music genres vary from current hits to ragtime, jazz, country, easy listening, the 50s decade, big band, etc. Open to the community. Fees cover each 8 week session and are due on the first Tuesday of class. Stay for the intermediate lesson for no additional charge. Chip and Elaine Hopper are the instructors.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | 6:00-8:00pm
Whether you are single by choice or by circumstance, here’s an opportunity to socialize over food and music with a goal of finding new friends. Enjoy light fare and lively conversation!
The Schmooze group meets at The Center the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. The cost for the meal is $7 payable at the Welcome Desk that evening. Trying it out for the first time? Be our guest for free when dining at The Center. Please check in at the Welcome Desk upon arrival.
On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, the group usually dines out at a local restuarant and everyone goes "Dutch." You can call the Welcome Desk (434) 974-7756 after 11 am to find out the location.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 9:30-11:30am
Come relearn this classic game if you’ve forgotten. Dominoes are believed to have originated in China in the 12th century, though Egyptian or Arabian origins are also theorized. Dominoes appeared in Italy in the early 18th century, and spread to the rest of Europe throughout the 1700s, becoming one of the most popular games in family parlors and pubs alike.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 10:00-11:30am
Senior Center members are invited to join a team and bowl weekly during the bowling seasons scheduled at Kegler's. If you are interested in joining or being a substitute, call Howard Ellis, League President at 434-361-1954. Fee: Kegler's Lane fees apply. Must be age 50 or better.
Location: Offsite at Kegler's Lanes, Charlottesville
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 11:30-3:30pm
This group traces its origins back to 1991, when the Senior Center opened on Pepsi Place. Our game consists of five decks of cards, similar to “Hand and Foot Canasta”. We are a friendly and sociable group and all look forward to this weekly good time. New members are always welcome—and we’re happy to teach anyone who wants to learn. We can play with 2, 3, 4, or 6 player. You do not need a partner.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Jean Foss, Program Leader, mjfoss1@mac.com (434) 973-3709
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 12:00-3:00pm
In addition to the luck and skill associated with other card games, acting skills are important in poker—good bluffers can win even with a bad hand. The concentration required to calculate the odds of improving one’s hand while keeping a poker face and interpreting other players’ expressions and body language provides excellent mental stimulation. In our animated games, you risk losing pride, not money!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 12:30-4:00pm
At Center, we play both the simple and the advanced versions of the U.S. adaptation of the 19th century Chinese game Ma Chiang. Mah-Jongg, patented in 1920 by Joseph P. Babcock, uses rules of Western card games and incorporates features of the Chinese game. If you know how to play, or would like to learn this challenging game that requires a fair amount of luck, join us! Observers welcome.
Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm (American), Mondays, 1:30–4:30 p.m, (Western),Wednesdays, 12:30–4:00 p.m. Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–noon (American). All levels of players are welcome at any session.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 1:00-2:00pm
Challenge your mind while enjoying a relaxing afternoon of conversation and play. Join us once or twice per week. All skill levels welcome.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 3:00-5:00pm
We've got the ping pong tables, paddles, and ping pong balls! Now we need you, no matter what your skill level is. Stop by anytime during the scheduled event for an informal game. Free to members.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 4:00-5:00pm
Jim Hassmer, a member of The Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club will guide participants in learning the 71 basic movements of 8-person square dancing. All levels are welcome! Terrific fun as well as good for your brain, body, and social life. Free and open to the community.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 6:00-8:00pm
Beginning dances are taught by experienced teachers. Community dances from Eastern Europe are primarily the focus. Please join us for these communal village dances and enjoy the friendship of a small group. For information, please call Susan Roberts at (434)409-0264 or go to the web site: seniorcenter.org/calendar/events/54/ or charlottesvilleinternationalfolkdance.com/.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 6:30-7:30pm
FUN-TIME LINE DANCING If you love to dance and want to have fun and exercise physically and mentally, this is for you. This group cares more about having fun than the accuracy of steps. Beginners Classes: Fridays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Advanced Classes: Fridays at 2:30 pm and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 7:30-8:30pm
FUN-TIME LINE DANCING If you love to dance and want to have fun and exercise physically and mentally, this is for you. This group cares more about having fun than the accuracy of steps.
Beginners Classes: Fridays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Advanced Classes: Fridays at 2:30 pm and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | 9:30-11:00am
Wednesday, June 5, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
In June, we will continue our series on effective fishing methods for this area, with videos and discussions. Also, we will plan club outings so members can practice the techniques covered. At least one trip a month will be to the local pond we manage and fish exclusively. Members and first time guests welcome!
Wednesday, July 3, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, August 7, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Join the group for brief fishing lessons, pond news, reports from other members about fishing trips, and plans for future outings. Members and first time guests welcome!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Darryl Marshall 434.481.4221 or Bill Marley 434.589.3949
Monday, October 7, 2019 | 2:00-3:00pm
Strictly speaking, Bunko is a dice game played in rounds. In reality, it’s a rowdy good time! The game keeps people moving and switching partners for each round of play, so it’s a great way to meet, mix, mingle … and laugh out loud! No experience needed—join us anytime!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Clarece Edson (434)293-2817
Monday, October 21, 2019 | 1:30-3:00pm
Join your fellow golfers for an end of season meeting!
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Fee: free
Monday, October 21, 2019 | 2:00-4:00pm
Strictly speaking, Bunko is a dice game played in rounds. In reality, it’s a rowdy good time! The game keeps people moving and switching partners for each round of play, so it’s a great way to meet, mix, mingle … and laugh out loud! No experience needed—join us anytime!
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Clarece Edson (434)293-2817
