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DICK EARDLEY SENIOR CENTER ABOUT
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Boise Parks and Recreation offers financial scholarships to qualified adults age 62 and older. Scholarships can help pay for classes and activities. To find out if you qualify, apply in advance at the Dick Eardley Senior Center or Fort Boise Community Center. DONATIONS WELCOME We rely on monetary donations, as well as donations to our thrift store, so we can offer unique and creative programs for seniors, and scholarships to older adults who have financial difficulties. Please send tax-deductible donations to the Dick Eardley Senior Center, c/o Boise Parks and Recreation, 690 Robbins Road, Boise, ID 83702. Thrift store donations are gladly accepted at the same location. DICK EARDLEY SENIOR CENTER ADDRESS: 690 Robbins Road PHONE: 208-608-7580 EMAIL: seniorcenter@cityofboise.org WEB: cityofboise.org/senior-center HOURS: Monday-Friday from 8A-5P. LUNCH: Lunch is served each weekday from 12-12:30P. Lunch is prepared on site by Metro Meals on Wheels. HOLIDAY CLOSURES: September 2, Labor Day November 11, Veterans Day November 28-29, Thanksgiving December 24-25, Christmas
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DAILY DROP-IN PROGRAMS We offer daily programs for older adults. Most classes have a small fee which can be paid at the start of each class. A punch card is available with $20 worth of classes loaded onto it. Those with a punch card do not need to bring money each day; instead, they can just use their card which can be stored at the front desk. To learn more about the punch card or any of the classes listed below, please call us.
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We offer a welcome orientation and facility tour on the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 11A. Join us!
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The Dick Eardley Senior Center is a meeting place where older adults can participate in a variety of programs, classes, activities and services focused on health, life-long learning, recreation and more. It is a lively place that connects older adults and their families to their community; where they can take classes, share a meal, engage in games and activities and socialize.
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Dick Eardley Senior Center
All classes listed below take place at the Dick Eardley Senior Center. Advanced registration for the classes listed below is not necessary – just drop in!
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W EDN ES DAYS BRIDGE – 12:30-5P, $1 per visit.
BILLIARDS – 8A-5P, $1 per visit.
CANASTA – 10A-1P, $1 per visit.
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KNITTING/CROCHETING – 10A-12:30P, $1/visit. LEGAL COUNSEL – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 2P, Free service provided by local attorneys. Call for appointment, 208-608-7580.
BRIDGE – 12:30-5P, $1 per visit. TAI CHI – 9-10A, $1 per visit.
TUESDAYS
T HU R S DAYS
FIT AND FALL-PROOF – 1-2P, Free.
BINGO – 10-11:15A, Free.
Offered through a partnership with Central District Health.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 10A-12P, Free.
LEGAL COUNSEL – 3rd Tuesday of the
month at 10A, Free service provided by local attorneys. Call for appointment, 208-608-7580.
BRIDGE CLUBS – $1 per visit. Call for details.
LONGEVITY STICK – 10:30-11:30A, $1 per
Free. Monthly speakers, call for details.
visit. Longevity stick incorporates movements designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength and mental focus.
STRETCH & TONE – 9:30-10:30A, $3 per visit. TAI CHI – 2-3P, $1 per visit.
F R IDAYS
MEDICARE MEET-UP – 3rd Tuesday of the
month, 11-11:55A, Free.
BRIDGE – 12:30-5P, $1 per visit.
SCRABBLE – 10:30A-12P, $1 per visit. STRETCH & TONE – 9:30-10:30A, $3 per visit. YOUR HOUSING QUESTIONS ANSWERED –
2nd Tuesday of the month, 11-11:55A, Free.
CHAT-N-CHEW SOCIAL GROUP – 10-11:30A,
FIT AND FALL-PROOF – 1-2P, Free.
Offered through a partnership with Central District Health.
FOOT CLINIC BY STONEBRIDGE – 2nd Friday of the month, 9A-12P. Call for appointments and rates, 208-866-3907. INTRO TO PINOCHLE – 2-4P, $1. PINOCHLE – 10:20A-2P, $1 per visit. C I T Y O F B O I S E . O R G / PA R K S • 2 0 8 - 6 0 8 - 7 6 8 0
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