• Carson City Thursday Afternoon Bingo!

    Carson City Thursday Afternoon Bingo!
    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Looking for an enjoyable activity for the afternoon? Come join us for Bingo!  Bingo is played on Thursday afternoons from 1:15 – 3:15 PM at the Carson City Senior Center at 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City. Doors open at 1:00 PM. Buy-in is $5 for 6 cards or $6 for 9 cards. The payouts are based on attendance […]

  • Consort Canzona Recorder Ensemble Rehearsals on Mondays

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Consort Canzona Recorder Ensemble Rehearsals are on Mondays in Carson City Do you play recorder? Come join us! Consort Canzona recorder ensemble rehearses on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Carson City. The ensemble plays music from the Renaissance through the Baroque periods plus more recent selections. They perform two or more times each year. Openings are for […]

  • Carson City Ukulele Group

    Carson City Ukulele Group
    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The Carson City Ukulele Group practices every Monday from 11 to 12.30 at the Carson City Senior Ctr., Joshua Tree room. All levels are welcome. We would love to have singers join us!

  • Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Sunday BINGO will be returning, starting on November 9th, and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month going forward. Doors open at 11:00 AM and play begins at 1:00 PM, wrapping up around 4:00 PM. Minimum buy-in packs are $6 each, with additional packs and special games available for purchase. Cash prizes are based on the amount collected. Snack […]

  • Nevada History Takes Center Stage in CCHS Fall Series

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Nevada History Takes Center Stage in CCHS Fall Series The Carson City Historical Society is kicking off an exciting lineup of fall programs featuring Nevada history, notorious characters, ghostly tales and stories pulled straight from the pages of the Nevada Appeal. First up is Glen Whorton on Saturday, September 26, from 1–3 p.m. at the Carson City […]

  • PSCNN Parkinson Community Group – Every FOURTH FRIDAY of the Month at Carson City Senior Center

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Connect with others affected by Parkinson's disease in a welcoming and supportive environment. This free community group is open to people living with Parkinson's, care partners, family members, friends, healthcare […]

  • A History Program – Soiled Doves of the Silver State

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    This engaging slideshow program explores the complex and often controversial history of legalized prostitution in Nevada—a subject woven deeply into the state’s social and economic fabric. Through detailed research and rare historical images, the Woodruffs trace the evolution of Nevada’s brothel laws and the communities that shaped them, introducing some of the more colorful figures […]

  • FREE Estate Planning – 4 week Series Starting September 9th

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Event: FREE Estate Planning 4-Week SeriesPresenter: Attorney Caren Jenkins, Esq., BPE Law GroupLocation: Carson City Senior Center911 Beverly Drive, Tahoe Room (East End)Time: 10:00–11:30 AMDates & Topics:Wednesday, September 9: Estate Planning Overview & IntroductionWednesday, September 16: Powers of Attorney (POAs) & Incapacity PlanningWednesday, September 23: Real Estate & Funding Your Trust to Stay Out of ProbateWednesday, […]

  • Inside Nevada’s Darkest Past: Glen Wharton Reveals the Stories of the State’s Most Notorious Prisoners

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The Carson City Historical Society welcomes back Glen Whorton by popular demand for a fascinating look inside the darker side of Nevada history with “Nevada’s Most Notorious Prisoners: The Crimes, the Captures, the Convictions, the Danger.” The presentation will be held Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Nevada Room at the Carson City […]

  • Power of Zero: A Guide to Zero-Waste Living

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Join Kimberly Rios, Sustainability Education Manager for Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, in an interactive session where practical tips and strategies will help you make eco-friendly choices at home. From learning […]

  • All Aboard-Steel Rails of the Silver State

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    At the Carson City Senior Center. Join local historians David & Gayle Woodruff for a fast moving journey through the high desert and mountain passes in this 55 minute history slide show exploring the colorful network of railroads that once stitched Nevada and the Eastern Sierra together—lines that hauled ore, timber, tourists, and dreams across […]

  • Free Watercolor Class offered at the Senior Center

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Free Watercolor class just announced and starting in two weeks! A six-week workshop and all levels are welcome. All supplies are provided. Register by calling (775) 883-0703 Discover the joy of watercolor in a relaxed, welcoming environment! Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or you've painted for years, this watercolor series is an invitation to play, […]

  • A Conversation Worth Having: Reflections with Guy W. Farmer

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    A Conversation Worth Having: Reflections with Guy W. Farmer The Carson City Historical Society invites the community to an engaging afternoon with Guy W. Farmer on Saturday, July 25, from 1:00–3:00 […]

  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Carson City (But Were Afraid to Ask) Through the Lens of Time: A Historic Photo Roundup with Jed Block

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Who built Carson City? Who struck it rich? Who landed in jail? And what did Nevada's capital look like before paved streets, traffic lights, and smartphones? Join Carson City's own historian, Jed Block, for an entertaining and fascinating visual journey through the city's past. Through rare historic photographs and lively storytelling, Jed will introduce you […]

  • A Talk with NVTami at Carson City Senior Center

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Tami has explored Nevada and eastern Sierra ghost towns and mining camps for 25 years. Being well-known online as NVTami, her specialities are the little-known ghost towns and long-forgotten stories of life in the Old West. Tami holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and sociology, as well as a Master of Social Work. […]

  • Greetings from the Salton Sea… Expect the Unexpected

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The history of the Salton Sea may well be the most bizarre of any body of water on Earth. Born from an unbelievable “oops,” transformed into a glittering playground for the rich and famous, and later notorious as foul smelling Lake Odoroma, California’s largest lake has lived more lives than most towns. In this fast […]

  • Unexpected Turns…Unforgettable Memories, a recollection of family Road Trips

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Unexpected Turns…Unforgettable Memories, a recollection of family road trips. May 26 at 6:30pm at the Carson City Senior Center. In this first‑person story telling program, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff recount […]

  • Tracing Your Family History – Genology 101

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Tracing Your Family HistoryGenealogy 101 Presented by: Patty Almond, MS, Genealogist Are You Interested in Finding Your Family’s History and the Ancestors That Came Before You? Join us for a […]

  • A History Program – “Difficult Times…Extraordinary Lives”

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Using extensive research and seldom scene images, historians David & Gayle Woodruff delve into the ‘human heart’ of Manzanar Internment Camp, revealing a few little known stories of Japanese Americans whose lives were upended and reshaped behind its barbed wire horizon. Through stark moments of loss, flashes of defiance, and the fragile rituals that helped […]

  • Turning 65 Medicare Seminar

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    If you’re turning 65 soon—or helping a spouse, friend, or family member navigate Medicare—you’re not alone. Medicare can feel confusing, especially for those of us who grew up in the same era and never imagined this would be the next big milestone. This Medicare 101 Educational Seminar Series is a no charge, monthly session designed […]

  • A History Program – “Giants of the Sierra

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The Eastern Sierra’s history is shaped by people whose vision, labor, and generosity left the region stronger than they found it, and this 55 minute slide show—presented by local historian David Woodruff—brings together three such figures: Norman Biltz, the land baron and behind the scenes political force who helped define Nevada’s modern identity; Duane Bliss, […]

  • Carson City Historical Society Pony Express Lecture – Venue Change

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Due to strong community interest and increased ticket demand, the Carson City Historical Society has moved its upcoming lecture, “Mail, Mochilas, and Miles: The Story of the Pony Express and Carson City,” to a larger venue. The program, presented by Pony Express re-ride participants Petra Keller and Dee Beardsley, will now take place in the […]

  • A History Presentation: Lights…Camera…Sierras!

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    At the Carson City Senior Center. The Eastern Sierra and Lone Pine region has long served as Hollywood’s rugged double for the American West—and far beyond. This history slideshow explores over a century of cinematic legacy, from early silent Westerns to blockbuster hits like Iron Man and cult classics like Tremors. With more than 400 […]

  • CONNECTIONS at the Senior Center Every Tuesday

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Come Join the Conversation! Meet new people, have fun, and feel inspired. CONNECTIONS brings people together from all walks of life and all ages to hear and share life stories, engage in conversation, and learn from the experiences of one another.  You can share a story or just sit and listen. All are welcome. There […]

  • Calling All Republicans – Biennial Precinct Meeting

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    All Republicans are invited to join us on February 21, 8 AM to !2 PM for the Biennial Precinct Meeting. This meeting gives you a voice for developing the Carson City Republican Party's Platform, NVGOP Platform leading to the National Platform. We also start the process for true patriots to be involved and become a delegate to […]

  • Obscure History of the Eastern Sierra – Part 3

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    At the Carson City Senior Center-"Obscure History of the Eastern Sierra-Part Three." In “part three” of this series, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff continue a reflective look at some of the Eastern Sierra’s deep, rich, and “little known” history. The “premier” subjects of our region are well known and have been extensively covered in […]

  • You’ll Never Escape the Fruitcake – A fun and spirited Holiday History Program

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    This holiday season, join us for our unique and entertaining holiday/history program, You’ll Never Escape the Fruitcake—a jolly romp through the tangled tinsel of Christmas traditions! From the noble origins of Christmas trees to the mysterious persistence of fruitcake (which scientists now believe may be immortal), local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff unwrap […]

  • Carson City Senior Center JEWELRY SALE – Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    A fundraiser for Meals on Wheels, Carson City. Shop through a large selection ofearrings, necklaces, belt buckles, pocket watches, holiday jewelry, pins, and more.A special "Rhinestone Roundup" included during this sale only. At the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, in the lobby.Thursday, Nov. 6th and Friday, Nov. 7th, from 9am-2pm.

  • Horizons Broadened…Hope Regained | Carson City Senior Center Chautauqua Presentation

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    A free 55-minute history slide show. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a work relief program that gave millions of young men employment on environmental projects during the Great Depression. Considered by many to be one of the most successful of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, the CCC planted more than three billion trees and constructed […]

  • healthy Steps for Older Adults: Free Workshop

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The workshop includes:• Fall risk screening tests• Exercises to improve strength and balance and stay active• Education on how to prevent falls, including environmental safety, nutrition, medications, home safety and more. It is a FREE full day learning opportunity facilitated by trained leaders. Free snacks and light breakfast will be provided.  Carson City Senior Center911 […]

  • A Talk with Heather Segale: Education and Outreach Director, Tahoe Environmental Research Center

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Heather Segale is responsible for providing the intellectual and administrative leadership in the education and outreach component of the mission for the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC). Segale manages the Tahoe Science Center (Incline Village) and Eriksson Education Center (Tahoe City), develops and maintains exhibits, coordinates education programming, pursues funding opportunities, and manages grants for […]

  • Obscure History of the Eastern Sierra – Part Two

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    October 14 at the Carson city Senior Center; “Obscure History of the Eastern Sierra Part Two. In part two of this series, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff continue a reflective look at some of the Eastern Sierra’s deep, rich, and little-known history. Using vintage photos and extensive research, the Woodruffs recount a few of these […]

  • A History Program: Fountains of Life

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The idea of National Parks is as original to the United States as the Constitution itself. And as this great national experiment of conserving and protecting these iconic landscapes evolved, so did the manner in which they were managed. From martial law to jet age design, the many concepts and policies put in place over […]

  • FREE- Estate Planning Workshop

    FREE- Estate Planning Workshop
    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    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 […]

  • A History Presentation – “Tales From Our National Parks”

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The history of our treasured National Parks involves the efforts and commitments of a few very devoted and impassioned individuals. Many of our Parks were created thanks to the resolute determination of people who loved these special areas as much as life itself. Using extensive research and seldom scene images, local historians David & Gayle […]

  • A History Slide Show – “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People”

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    The concept of a "national park" is an American innovation that, in part, grew out of the conservation movement that began in the nineteenth century. With increased awareness of and sensitivity toward nature came the desire to preserve some of the most spectacular landscapes and significant historical and cultural sites for the enjoyment of future […]

  • Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Summer” Program to Begin July 10th

    Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United States

    Carson City Symphony Association’s “Strings in the Summer 2025” is a weekly program for string-instrument players of all ages and levels. Sessions for two experience levels meet on four Thursdays - July 10, 17, 24, and 31 - at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Registration and tuition for both groups are free, donations […]

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