Carson City Senior Center activities through the remainder of July include talks on outdoor adventure by PBS Reno’s “Wild Nevada” host Chris Orr and later this month author and filmmaker Mark Maynard who will show his documentary “Piconland” that celebrates the Basque cocktail in the American West.
Sunday Bingo is on a break/temporarily cancelled until the Senior Center recruit volunteers to help run the fundraiser. Thursday bingo is not impacted although more callers are needed to help cover upcoming volunteer absences. Contact Courtney if you’d like to help.
A Conversation with Wild Nevada’s Chris Orr
Chris Orr is PBS Reno’s Senior Producer and host of the travel-adventure series Wild Nevada which has been broadcast for more than 20 years. The award-earning Wild Nevada series features Orr taking road trips and having outdoor adventures all around the Silver State. Wild Nevada is featured on more than 200 PBS members station across the country. This free event is on Tuesday, July 15, 12:30pm at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Joshua Tree room (east end). RSVP is not necessary. For more information call (775) 883-0703.
A Conversation with Local Author & Filmmaker, Mark Maynard
Engage with local author and filmmaker, Mark Maynard on Friday, July 25 at 12:30 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Joshua Tree room (east end). His work has appeared in magazines and anthologies, including Baobab Press’s This Side of the Divide, Tahoe Blues (Bona Fide Books), and The Films of Clint Eastwood (University of New Mexico Press). Mark will share his award-winning documentary film Piconland, a film celebrating the iconic cocktail ritual invented by American West immigrants. This is a free event and RSVP is not necessary. For more information call (775) 883-0703.
Seniors Ride Free – JAC Senior Bus Pass Renewals
Now is the time to renew your senior (60+) bus pass. Seniors aged 60 and over who reside in Carson City are eligible for a free bus pass, valid from 7/1/25-6/30/26. Visit the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Reception Desk (west end), Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a new bus pass.
Seeking Tech Help Volunteers
The Carson City Senior Center is expanding its Tech Help program and is seeking volunteers to help seniors with smartphone and computer use. If you are comfortable teaching others in a one-on-one setting at the Senior Center, we would love to have your help. High school students seeking volunteer hours are encouraged to apply for the summer! Flexible schedule during our business hours: Monday through Friday, 9-4pm. Please contact Drew at (775) 883-0703 for more information.
Hidden Treasures Gift Shop Extends Hours
Unique hand-crafted items made by talented seniors such as quilts, baby blankets, bird houses, jewelry, placemats and many other one-of-a-kind, wonderful gifts are all found at the Hidden Treasures Gift Shop located inside the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. New hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Senior Center for more information (775) 883-0703.
Jewelry Making 101 – Wire Wrap Workshops
Learn how to make jewelry with the instructor, Irene Comstock. This workshop is held every Thursday through the end of August from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Job’s Peak Room (east end) of the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. There is a $15 class fee each week and all supplies and tools are included. Attend every week or just once. Make sure to sign up for each week you want to attend by calling (775) 883-0703.
Cool off with an Ice Cream Party for Seniors (60+)
The Carson City Senior Center is hosting an Ice Cream Party during lunch on Wednesday, July 23, from 11-12:30pm in the Sagebrush Dining Room (west end). The free event is generously sponsored by the Pay it Forward Project. Meals on Wheels recipients will be receiving a root beer float. RSVP are not necessary – just show up. For more information call (775) 883-0703.
Estate Planning Workshop
Learn all about estate planning – who, what, why, and how! Brought to you by attorney, Caren Jenkins, who will cover all topics related to estate planning of the course of a four-week series, Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Joshua Tree room (east end) at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The workshop is free however seats are limited. Register by calling (775) 883-0703.
