Active Older Adult and Senior Programs

CHAIR YOGA

Wednesdays at 1 pm $5/class

Yoga is for everyone! Learn from Stacie Dooreck, author of SunLight Chair Yoga books and certified yoga instructor for 25 years.Chair yoga is a wonderful way to exercise, manage stress, relax the body and mind, stretch, balance, strengthen, focus and learn yoga. All ages and abilities can benefit, and especially useful for seniors, those with chronic illness or disabilities. Optional standing poses are taught, using the support of a chair, with a seated version always taught.

Stacie Dooreck, author of SunLight Chair Yoga books and certified yoga instructor for 25 years in the Sivananda, Kundalini and Hatha Yoga traditions and teaches yoga for Bay Area companies and teams. "Stacie Dooreck is a yoga Instructor that is breathing new life into South Florida seniors" CBS News. More info: www.sunlightyoga.com

SENIORS IN BALANCE

Thursdays at 1 pm $5/class

Drop into Seniors in Balance, every Thursday at 1 pm. Improve your balance and physical confidence with Shirley Dockstader and the stabilizing, time-tested movements of Tai Chi and Chi Gong. In this class we strengthen the base of support and center of gravity in our bodies through the weight-shifting movements of Tai Chi and the energy cultivating movements of Chi Gong. Movements are slow, fluid, restorative and fun! Sign up in person or online and pay per class.

SENIOR LUNCH - TO GO

Wednesdays at 11 am

Organized by Marin County and food provided by the Council of Aging from Sonoma County, Corte Madera Community Center hosts ready-to-heat, to-go lunches on Wednesdays from 11 am - 12 pm. Meals are for adults over the age of 60, with a $3 optional donation per meal. Funded in part by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin County Department of Health & Human Services, Aging and Adult Services. We will bring back Thursday's congregate meals in the Main Hall as soon as we can. Make a lunch reservation by calling 415-927-5072 one week in advance.

WATERCOLOR CLASS

Mondays at 10 am

Join us on Monday mornings for a beginners watercolor class! Learn watercolor basics and more with Michael Friedland, an alumni of Paier School of Art, Coronado School of Fine Arts and Philadelphia College of Art. In this class we’ll cover all aspects of painting with watercolor with exercises, examples, discussions, demonstrations and paint-alongs. Materials include paints (tube and pans), watercolor paper, brushes, palettes, and the all-important kitchen sponge!

BOOK AND PUZZLE EXCHANGE

Visit us at the Corte Madera Community Center front lobby on Thursdays from 10 am - 12 pm to participate in the book and puzzle exchange. We are receiving an overabundance of donations of books of all genres and puzzles of all sizes. Feel free to come by and try out any books that sound interesting. Please wear a mask and consider only attending if you have been fully vaccinated. We will be distanced with plenty of ventilation in the lobby. For your safety, we will not have bathroom use available. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon.

CORTE MADERA BINGO

Join our group of active older adults for BINGO every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Corte Madera Community Center. You’re sure to have fun! Come and enjoy wonderful company, delicious treats like Lappert’s ice cream, and other great perks and surprises.

Once a month representatives from local senior organizations will be on hand to answer questions regarding services they offer. Most guests will be on hand the second Thursday of each month. Topics will include things like how to prevent slip and falls, wheelchair and walker tune-ups and housing options.

On hold until further direction from the County - 6-17-21

LUNCH CLUB FOR SENIORS

Come have lunch with us! Every Thursday Good Earth Natural Foods prepares organic, well-balanced, hot lunch for adults, 60+. Enjoy a nice meal and conversation with friends! Details: Every Thursday (Except Holidays) from 11:45-12:45pm; Adults age 60+ $3 suggested donation. No older adult will be turned away for lack of funds. Funded in part by the Older Americans Act, administered locally by the Marin County Department of Health & Human Services, Aging and Adult Services.Congregate lunch reservations must be made one week in advance. To make a reservation please contact our office at 415.457.4636.

On hold until further direction from the County - 6-17-21