Recreation

Getting Better at Bridge

Monday, April 27, 2020 | 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; there is no classroom instruction. Experienced players Mary and Mike Wilson act as advisors, making suggestions and discussing alternatives.  For more information or questions, contact the group administrator, Gene Philippi.

Looking to play? The Center offers a range of opportunities!
Click here for Tuesday Social Bridge.
Click here for Party Bridge
Click here for Duplicate Bridge
Click here for Bridge Lessons for Beginners, a recurring four-part series open to the community.
 

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Gene Philippi, (434) 981-9610 or at genephilippi46@gmail.com

Fee: free

Silver Swans Ballet Class

Monday, April 27, 2020 | 11:00-12:00pm

Class will not meet April 6.

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

Chess

Monday, April 27, 2020 | 12:30-2:30pm

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

Chinese Mah Jongg

Monday, April 27, 2020 | 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

Member Social

Monday, April 27, 2020 | 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

Biking Through Belvedere

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 7:30-8:30am

Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 14, 7:30-8:30 am

Looking to enjoy a nice ride? Join Center member, Bob Lorish for an active ride through the surrounding areas of Belvedere. The ride begins at the Center’s parking lot. Ride at your own speed and take in the neighborhoods and trails around The Center. It’s BYOB (bring your own bike!) Make sure you bring some water and your love of cycling for this enjoyable biking experience!  

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Bowling Club - Tuesday

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 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.

Members only.

Location: Offsite at Kegler's Lanes, Charlottesville

Men's Poker

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 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 Social Bridge

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 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.

Looking to play? The Center offers a range of opportunities!
Click here for Party Bridge
Click here for Duplicate Bridge
Click here for Bridge Lessons for Beginners, a recurring four-part series open to the community.
Click here for Getting Better at Bridge

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Mah Jongg - Western (Tues)

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 1:00-3:30pm

Join in a fun game of Western Mah Jongg. This program meets each Tuesday. Contact Jean Zoumbaris (434) 990-6063 or Josie Smith (434) 327-0771 for more information.

Members only.

Location: The Center at Belvedere

Fee: free

Round Dancing (Beginner and Intermediate)

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 1:15-3:15pm

ROUND DANCE (Ballroom Dancing to Cues): January 28, 2019, Tuesday, 1:15-3:15 pm. Price of Round Dances: Center Members: $18 per couple ($9 per person); Nonmembers/guests: $20 per couple ($10 per person). Dances are for anyone with round dance experience—not just for those who took the previous series of lessons.

NEXT ROUND DANCE LESSONS – Series of 8 Classes begins Feb. 4, 2020;  1:15-3:15 pm.

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. Spectators may attend for free and are welcome at either lessons or dances.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 Hopper and Elaine Rudert- Hopper are the instructors.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Singles Schmooze

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 5:30-7:30pm

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 restaurant 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

Mexican Train Dominoes

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 9:30-11:30am

The goal of Mexican Train is to be the first player to lay down all of your dominoes. Whatever tiles are left in your hand count against you, so play strategically and try to get rid of the high-numbered tiles. Never played? Come anyway and learn!

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Bowling Club - Wednesday

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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.

Members only.

Location: Offsite at Kegler's Lanes, Charlottesville

Canasta

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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

Co-ed Poker

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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 Mah-Jongg

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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

Scrabble - Wednesday

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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

Ping Pong

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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

Square Dancing Lessons

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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

Charlottesville International Folk Dance

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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 Beginner Line Dancing

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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 Advanced Line Dancing

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 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

Party Bridge

Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 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.

Looking to play? The Center offers a range of opportunities!
Click here for Tuesday Social Bridge.
Click here for Duplicate Bridge.
Click here for information about Bridge Lessons for Beginners, a recurring four-part series open to the community.
Click here for Getting Better at Bridge.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Duplicate Bridge

Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 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. 

Looking to play? The Center offers a range of opportunities!
Click here for Party Bridge
Click here for Tuesday Social Bridge
Click here for Bridge Lessons for Beginners, a recurring four-part series
Click here for Getting Better at Bridge

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Sheepshead

Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 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

Backgammon

Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 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

American Mah Jongg: Beginner Lessons

Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 6:30-8:00pm

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, April 16-May 21 (6 weeks)

American Mah Jongg 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 takes a cumulative of 6 lessons to learn.  It requires A $4 purse plus a 2020 playing card ($9) that can be purchased online from the National Mah Jongg League (www.nationalmahjonggleague.org).  No money or card is required for the first 3 lessons.  Mah Jongg is fun and it stimulates the brain. Please register at The Center’s Welcome Desk or online if interested.  Contact Joyce Nunge (jnunge@comcast.net) if you have questions.  

Members only.

Location: The Center

Hearts and Spades

Friday, May 1, 2020 | 10:00-12:00pm

NEW! HEARTS AND SPADES

Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join fellow enthusiasts for a friendly game of hearts or spades. No experience necessary!

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Bingo

Friday, May 1, 2020 | 10:30-11:30am

Good fun and nobody walks away empty-handed—small prizes are awarded.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

Euchre

Friday, May 1, 2020 | 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 Beginner Line Dancing

Friday, May 1, 2020 | 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 Advanced Line Dancing

Friday, May 1, 2020 | 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 Mah-Jongg

Sunday, May 3, 2020 | 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

Scrabble - Sunday

Sunday, May 3, 2020 | 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

Sunday Afternoon Movie

Sunday, May 3, 2020 | 1:30-3:30pm

Upcoming Features:

January 26  – Sidewalks of New York

February 2 – Same Kind of Different as Me

February 9 – Roman J. Israel, Esq.

February 16 – Breakthrough

February 23 – The Impossible

March 1 – Fly Away Home

March 8 – Return to Me

March 15 – And So It Goes

Members only.

Location: The Center

Fee: free

First Monday Bunko

Monday, May 4, 2020 | 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

Fishing Group / Kingfishers

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 | 9:30-10:30am

KINGFISHERS

 (will resume on the first Wednesday beginning in May)

Fishing—precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge! Join the group for a video about spring fishing in addition to regular agenda items relating to local fishing issues, opportunities, and reports. Open to members!

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Darryl Marshall 434.481.4221 or Bill Marley 434.589.3949

Third Monday Bunko

Monday, May 18, 2020 | 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

Bridge Lessons for Beginners

Friday, May 29, 2020 | 1:00-3:00pm

NOW OPEN TO ALL!    Members are free; guest fee $20 per lesson -- Take one or all (please register separately)

Friday, April 24, 1:00 – 3:00 PM –Lesson Two

Friday, May 29, 1:00 - 3:00 PM -- Lesson Four (summary and review)

Friday, June 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM -- Lesson Four (summary and review)

If you have always wanted to play bridge but don't know how, or you have some bridge playing experience but need a refresher in the basics, then these are the classes for you!  All classes are taught by experienced player and teacher Ken Marino.  Time will also be allocated during each lesson for guided play. Free to members; guest fee $20 per lesson. Please register in advance at the Welcome Desk or below.

• Lesson One will teach you the fundamental nature of the game, play of the hand, bidding, and basic scoring.  At its conclusion, you will be able to play the game of bridge!  (You will be encouraged to play 5 or 6 times, 50-60 hands) before taking the next class.
• Lesson Two will consist of a rigorous presentation of the opening bid without a 5-card suit, along with the responses and opener re-bids, further exploration of the “Point Count” theory, and “Declarer Play” - both planning the play and strategies for winning additional tricks.
• Lesson Three introduces the concept of “Bidding Conventions” with first-level explanations and examples of several current and commonly used conventions.  Play of the hand topic will include opening leads against suit and no-trump contracts.
• Lesson Four, the final one of the series, will present a summary and review of bridge bidding - covering opening bids, responses and rebids.  Common bidding conventions will also be reviewed.  Most of the class time will be spent on the fundamentals of declarer play - from planning the play to finding  "not so obvious" ways to win tricks. Other play techniques, such as unblocking a suit, will be explored.

Once you know how to play, check out these other opportunities at The Center!
Click here for Party Bridge
Click here for Tuesday Social Bridge
Click here for Duplicate Bridge
Click here for Getting Better at Bridge

Open to all.

Location: The Center