seniors
Senior Group 'pushed-out' of Senior Center (letter)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 1:41pmLetter to Mayor, Dear Mayor Crowell: I am the Carson City Chapter President of the Retired Public Employees of Nevada. The group is dedicated to issues important to senior citizens and is active in monitoring actions both statewide and nationally that concern the status of Social Security and pension. I would like to make you aware of recent events that are of concern to my group.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Feb. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 8:49pm
Looking ahead into the midweek we can expect cooler temperatures to go along with sunny skies and daytime highs near 50. Wednesday events include a yoga class, the first of what will become monthly "Welcome Wednesday" luncheons at the Carson City Senior Center, a new shift of hours and days at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and more.
Carson City Symphony to feature 'LatinXpressions' concert Sunday at community center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 12:56pmEvent Date:
February 23, 2020 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will present the first of four “LatinXpressions” concerts on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. The concert highlights music and dance of Latin America as well as classical compositions.
Carson City Senior Center launches Welcome Wednesday Lunches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 12:35pmEvent Date:
February 19, 2020 - 10:30am
The Carson City Senior Center will be holding Welcome Wednesday Lunches on the third Wednesday of every month beginning February 19, at 10:30 a.m.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Presidents' Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 7:08pm
Heading into Monday, Presidents' Day, we're looking at sunny skies and a high near 55. Being a federal holiday, local, state and federal offices are closed, as are schools and banks. Activities include a meeting of Carson City AGLOW International at the Children's Museum, a campaign rally featuring presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, a meeting of the Carson City Democrats focusing on Saturday's Nevada caucus, fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Senator Square: Carson City community makes Carson High School events possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:19am
Ever spend some time watching high school students having fun? They do it so naturally. There is no lack of excitement happening at Carson High School, and one of the more amazing aspects of this high school is everyone is invited to attend every event.
Caucus updates the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 11:25am
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February 17, 2020 - 11:30am In reaction to problems encountered in Iowa, the Nevada State Democratic Party has made significant changes to how their presidential precinct caucuses will be conducted on Saturday, February 22nd, as well as at the early voting sites through Tuesday the 18th. Those revised procedures will be the topic at the next Democratic luncheon.
BAC's Celtic Music Series presents Fortunate Strangers this Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 3:18pm
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February 15, 2020 - 7:00pm The 2020 Celtic Music Series will continue on Feb. 15, 2020 in the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall in Carson City at 7 p.m. with Fortunate Strangers. This is the sixth season of Carson’s Celtic Music series.
Senator Square: Carson FFA competes, FBLA speaks and writing class launches online magazine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 8:44am
Capitol FFA traveled to North Valleys High School Feb. 1 in order to compete in the Northern FFA Zone Competition. CHS Agriculture Mechanics, Welding, and FFA Adviser and teacher Rebecca Glocknitzer said, "I know all of our students worked hard to prepare for Zone, and Mr. Mann and I are so proud of their efforts."
Happy Valentine's Day to Us - Winners!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 11:58pm
Joe is special to me because he is my Best Friend and supportive of all my antics. We have fun wherever we go and whatever we are doing whether it is fishing, boating, Polar Plunging, Karaoke, volunteering to cook for seniors, having game night with friends or just simply hanging out and talking. When you enjoy the company of another person and they are so much fun to hang out with no matter where you are or what you are doing they are a very special person. I wouldn't want to imagine my life without my best friend - Joe.
At 81, the Queen of Carson City's Burger King serves full-time job with a smile
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 6:58pm
Once upon a time, the American Dream for older Baby Boomers was to retire at age 65. That dream was not to come true for many who had been working since high school and surviving several depressions that kept them worrying about keeping a stable roof over their head and food on the table.
Washoe County coroner: High school student deaths investigated as possibly drug related
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 2:35pmThe Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is currently investigating the deaths of two Damonte Ranch High School students. While the cause of death has not been determined for either student, the Office says the deaths are being investigated as possibly drug-related.
Senator Square: Carson High School's NJROTC Orienteers compete; music, art students thrive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 8:22am
Editor’s Note: The following is from Chief Dan Ingram, who is is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School.
The CHS, NJROTC Orienteers competed in a weekend long orienteering festival in Anza Borrego State Park, Calif., Jan. 17-18. During the festival, team members competed in three different races over the two days.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 1:38am-
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Benjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.
Carson City students ramp up homeless drive for 'Count Day'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 5:17pm
With the annual nationwide homeless “Count Day” around the corner, two Carson High School seniors are conducting a homeless drive and have created a GoFundMe page for monetary donations to support the effort.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Shrek the Musical'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:36pmEvent Date:
January 17, 2020 (All day)
January 24, 2020 (All day)
Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, Jr, which will run for 8 performances over two weekends, January 17-26, 2020 in Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Carson City's Proscenium Players Inc. theater group presents The Odd Couple in February
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 5:04pm
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February 14, 2020 - 7:00pm Carson City’s theater company, Proscenium Players Inc., is bringing the female version of The Odd Couple to the BAC’s Black Box Theater from February 14-23 for two weekend’s worth of performances.
Senator Square: Reflections art contest winners, Carson's Got Game, senior projects and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 9:28am-
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How many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or even 5th place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo, or seek discomfort, my own personal new year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors, or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?
Carson City Soroptimist to present award, scholarships, recognize Girls of the Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 8:37am
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January 22, 2020 - 12:00pm Carson City Soroptimist will present the Live Your Dream Award, five scholarships, and recognize four Girls of the Month during its January program meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. It will be Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon to 1 p.m., at Glen Eagles Restaurant.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 9:03pm
Heading into midweek, the weather is expected to make an abrupt change with snow showers possible down to the valley floor late Wednesday night into Thursday. Activities include the New Year's Show featured by the Nevada Artists Association, a women's Seeking Safety workshop, the "School of Rock, Senior Years" presentation at the Brewery Arts Center, the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at Carson City Library and more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 9:38pm
Going into Tuesday around the capital city we'll see partly sunny skies with highs in the low 50s. There's a slight chance of snow showers later in the evening but nothing significant. Activities around town include the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, "School of Rock, Senior Years" at the Brewery Arts Center, exhibits, showings, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents "Captain Blood" at the BAC Performance Hall, dance and exercise classes at Yaple's Ballroom and more.
Northern Nevada blood bank says there's a critical shortage of blood, calls out for donors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 12:30pm
Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, the nonprofit blood bank serving Northern Nevada has declared a critical shortage of blood as blood providers nationwide have less than a two days’ supply of necessary blood types.
Senator Square: Fellowship of Christian Athletes thanks Carson City community for support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 8:58am
Not only did the nonprofit organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes open their Christmas tree lot Nov. 24 to raise funds for their organization’s events and outreaches, they also supported other organizations and individuals by giving away 350 Angel Tree Christmas stockings and Christmas trees to Carson City children and families in need, and they also partnered with Sierra Lutheran High School to donate 75 trees to the US Marines at the Warfare Training Center in Coleville, Calif.
The Brewery Arts Center launches 'School of Rock, Senior Years' in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 12:10pmEvent Date:
January 7, 2020 - 1:30pm
January 8, 2020 - 1:30pm
January 9, 2020 - 1:30pm
With almost 15 percent of the population of Carson City being at least 65 years of age or older, the Brewery Arts Center announces its newest project geared towards that sector, School of Rock: Senior Years.
This exciting new program will begin in January of 2020 and BAC will train, house and facilitate a choir who will learn and perform rock, pop, hip-hop and surf music comprised entirely of people over the age of 65. The choir will meet in our beautiful Grand Ballroom under the direction of James Rossi.
Western Nevada College to offer new fitness class, 'R.I.P.P.E.D.' during February
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 9:39am
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Repeats every week on February every Monday and every Wednesday until Wed Feb 26 2020 except Mon Feb 17 2020.
February 3, 2020 - 5:30pm
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February 12, 2020 - 5:30pm
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February 26, 2020 - 5:30pm Western Nevada College has announced their newest fitness class, R.I.P.P.E.D.
R.I.P.P.E.D. is designed to help everybody meet their ultimate fitness goals in a super fun group exercise environment.
This 1 hour class combines Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, core and offers a very important Diet program on the Rippedplanet website.
Senator Square: Capital City Arts Initiative announces Carson High students’ exhibit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 10:13am
The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its Photo Finished 2020 exhibition at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 East Proctor Street in Carson City.
Senator Square: CHS students celebrate the holidays, work with tech and compete in events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 9:29am
Editor’s Note: Raymond Medeiros is the Carson City School District Director of Innovation and Technology. He writes the following: I would like to share with you some of the amazing things educators and students around the Carson City School District have been doing during Computer Science Education Week. Check out the photos from the Northern Nevada First Tech Challenge League Meet hosted by Carson High School.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 8:12pm
The spirit of Christmas is in the air as we head into the final stretch of the work week. Thursday events around the capital city feature an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a Carson City tradition with the return of Joyful Noise Holiday Community Show at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Homemakers Needed for Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 3:51pm
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December 30, 2019 (All day) A great opportunity available for an individual to assist seniors in the community with light housekeeping while making a little extra money. Make your own schedule and determine how many hours or days you work $10/hour.
Contact Retired Senior Volunteer Program 775-687-4680 x119 or email khughes@nvrsvp.com.
Carson City’s 16th Annual ‘Holiday with a Hero’ pairs over 340 children with local heroes for shopping spree
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 11:12am
Heroes come in all forms, whether from law enforcement, first responders, doctors and nurses, or military, and our local heroes came out in full force today for the 16th annual “Holiday with a Hero,” which pairs local children with a hero for a shopping spree hosted by the Market Street Walmart.
