Whether you’re a recent retiree or someone enjoying life after 62, we hope you’re finding the best out of your golden years.
However, we recognize that it’s not always easy to find things to do in the city or make new friends as we get older — so we’re taking a look at senior resources across Sacramento county that are sure to have something to make even the Golden Girls green with envy.
The center is located in James Marshall Park. | Photo by SACtoday Staff
🏓 Sacramento
One of the first places of its kind in California, the Hart Senior Center has been enriching the lives of older adults since 1961. Its name honors Ethel MacLeod Hart, who bequeathed her entire estate to the City of Sacramento for the “use, enjoyment, and comfort of senior citizens” after her death at age 104.
Located in Midtown at 915 27th St., the center offers classes + activities, like “Gentle Vinyasa Yoga,” social ping pong events, and line dancing lessons. It also hosts various workshops and groups for poetry, life history writing, book clubs, and art activities. Learn more.
Want something a bit more active? Consider picking up pickleball + playing at one of these eight locations across Sac.
🎨 Elk Grove
The Senior Center of Elk Grove is a nonprofit organization that’s based on a membership program. It provides weekly activities — like writing groups, artist studios, ukulele practice + more — alongside bingo nights, scrabble competitions, and mahjong meet-ups.
The center also provides a space for support groups to meet, such as a Parkinson’s group that meets every third Wednesday of the month.
🌹 Roseville
Located within Maidu Regional Park — which is named in honor of the Nisenan Tribe — the Maidu Community Center’s senior wing offers several services + programs, such as chair fitness classes, “Never Too Late Aerobics,” gardening clubs, and more. Find it at 1550 Maidu Dr.
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Silk Patch Stitching | Wed., Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | East Village Bookshop, 3604 McKinley Blvd. | $65 | Learn how to make hand-stitched pieces of art at this sewing class — all materials provided. 🪡
mc chris | Wed., Aug. 3 | 8 p.m. | Colonial Theatre | $20 | The comedian, rapper, and voice actor — best known for his work on shows like “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” — comes to the River City. 🎤
Princess Mononoke | Wed., Aug. 3 + Thurs., Aug. 4 | Times vary | Tower Theare | $11.50 | The Studio Ghibli Fest continues with this epic tale of environmental destruction that briefly held the honor of Japan’s highest-grossing film. 📽️
Alegria by Cirque du Soleil | Wed., Aug. 3 – Sun., Aug. 28 | 5-11:59 p.m. | Sutter Health Park | $59 | One of the most iconic Cirque du Soleil productions whisks audiences away to a mystical world through visual poetry.
Thursday
Winemaking 101 | Thurs., Aug. 4 + Sat., Aug. 6 | 6:30-1:30 p.m. | Granite Bay | $30 | This two-part workshop — held both in-person + virtually — covers basic winemaking steps, equipment use, and supplies.
Jordan T | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post — Downtown | $20+ | The Hawaiian reggae artist blends elements of rocksteady + dub in songs like “Fire By Your Side.” 🎸
Friday
Poetry Night | Fri., August 5 | 6:45-8 p.m. | A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr. | $15 | Let words come alive as community members share their work at the Elk Grove bookstore.
Sunday
Peach Festival Folsom | Sun., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 915 Sutter St. | Free | Peach, please — you know there will be a peach eating contest, stone fruit beer + wine, food trucks, live music, and more at the annual event. 🍑
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in a move to bolster California’s vaccination efforts against the monkeypox outbreak. As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been 52 confirmed or probable cases in the Sacramento region. Learn more. (Office of Governor Gavin Newsom)
Civic
The City of Sacramento has opened its cooling center at 3615 Auburn Blvd. from 2-10 p.m. today and tomorrow, following the National Weather Service predicting triple digits this week. The space can accommodate 50 people+ their pets, and also offers water, snacks, and device recharging. (Sacramento City Express)
Community
The Downtown Sacramento Partnership is accepting applications for its Calling All Dreamers, which provides a $120,000 start-up package. Local entrepreneurs who have an idea for a downtown “brick-and-mortar” business — but need help with resources + knowledge — have until Thurs., Sept. 1to apply. 💰
Opening
Holy Spirits, a new cocktail bar + bottle shop helmed by the creator of Michelin-rated Beast & Bounty, is slated to open in Midtown at 1050 20th St.on Thurs., Aug. 4. The space will offer artisanal cocktails, meats and cheeses alongside vegan eats, and to-go bottles of beer, cider, and more. 🍸 (Sac Biz Journals)
Moonbelly Bakery has announced plans to open during the third weekend of August at 6511 Folsom Blvd. near Sac State. Offering sourdough, croissant pastries, tarts + more baked fresh everyday, it’s the first bakery for owner Lucia Plumb-Reyes, who has worked in the industry for over 15 years. 🥖 (Sac Biz Journals)
Eat
Temple Coffeehas announced that three gelato flavors — made by East Sac’s Yume Gelato — will be served at its K St., H St. + Folsom cafes. Enjoy flavors like Horchata, Lemon Honey Lavender, and Chocolate Heaven in a scoopful or two — or try them in a matcha or espresso affogato. 🍨
Real Estate
While the median sale price for homes in Sacramento Countyfell in June to $560,000 — a 3.4% drop — house values in nearby Nevada + Yolo counties have seen an uptick by 5.4%and 1.1%, respectively. Are you a first-time home buyer? Check out our guide to state-funded resources. (Sac Bee)
Traffic
The Ponderosa Way Bridge — about 12 miles north of Auburn — will be closed until July 1, 2023 for a federally-funded replacement project. The Bureau of Reclamation says it discovered that the bridge’s foundation had been damaged by winter storms in 2016 + 2017. Learn more about the temporary closure. 🚧 (FOX40)
Plan Ahead
Love learning about drought-tolerant plants + wildlife-friendly gardens? Fair Oaks Horticulture Centerwill host its first in-person Harvest Day in two years on Sat., Aug 6. The event will feature garden tours, workshops, fruit tastings, and talks from master gardeners on topics like healthy soils. 🥕 (Sac Mag)
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It’s the 10-year anniversary of Sactown Underground, a b-boy — or breakdance — battle showcasing some of the best toprocks, downrocks, and freezes straight from the Valley to the docks of the Bay.
Grab your tickets + electric boogaloo your way down to the Library of Musiclandria on Sat., Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. to see which crew takes it for the cool cash prize of $1,500.
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