Senior Center

Every year Carson City Republican Women offer a $2000 scholarship to a graduating senior from the greater Carson City, Moundhouse and Dayton areas.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, April 2, 2019. We're looking at a steady flow of showers today, according to the National Weather Service with snow in the upper elevations of the Sierra. There is a Winter Weather Advisory until midnight for the west slope of the Sierra. Today in town we have events that range from a Carson High School team fundraiser to movies to politics to fitness. Enjoy your day.

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved the adoption of Resolution 2019R- 011, a resolution informing the 80th (2019) session of the Nevada State Legislature that the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners opposes any state legislation which exceeds federal firearm transfer requirements or infringes on the United States Constitution or Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada.

Under the Big Top, the 2019 circus-themed production of the Senior Follies, is seeking actors, dancers, singers and stage personnel for its upcoming show July 12-14. Auditions will be held Tuesday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City.

Carson Valley Trails Association invites you to join us in celebrating 25 years of trails planning and construction. Learn what we've accomplished in the past year, and what we have planned for the future.

The meeting will be April 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Refreshments, No-host bar. For more information see the website carsonvalleytrails.org as well as the Facebook and Instagram pages:

Facebook.com/carsonvalleytrails
Instagram - carsonvalleytrails

Meals on Wheels Carson City, a program administered by the Carson City Senior Center, announced today that it will be participating in the 17th annual March for Meals, a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain healthy and independent at home.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge local women who have blazed the trail for today’s women continuing to make a difference in a world once dominated by men. It wasn’t so very long ago men dominated the highest non-elected positions in Carson City government.

The very first act of our new state legislature a couple of weeks ago was to pass S.B. 143, a bill that revived ballot Question One, passed by Nevada voters two and a half years ago but never implemented by former Governor Sandoval.

Bingo games at the Carson City Senior Center received a boost from a new bingo machine and electronic flash board, thanks to donations from community members and the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. With the long holiday weekend behind us, the week ahead looks to be busy indeed weather wise. Enjoy the sunshine today as another weather system will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions by Wednesday.

Pleases join Carson City Republican Women at their upcoming Tuesday, Feb. 19 meeting to hear guest speakers Nancy Paulson, Carson City Manager and Sheriff Ken Furlong. Ms. Paulson will reflect on the current and future status of Carson City and Sheriff Furlong will provide an update on recent homicides. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting is called to order at 11:30 a.m. in the Casino Fandango Ballroom.

UPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.

This weekend is shaping up to resemble a false Spring, with unseasonably warm temperatures forecast by Sunday. Saturday should see sunny skies and a high temperature near 50 degrees.

Just right for a little horsing around.

Local community members and organizations donated generously to Carson City Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels recipients this holiday season with gifts of personal necessities and nice-to-have items for the area’s senior population.

Good day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.

The public is invited to attend the 2019 Veterans Legislative Summit in Reno coming up this Saturday. The Veterans Summit is conducted by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services in partnership with the United Veterans Legislative Council.

MINDEN — Due to the recent tragic events in Douglas County, many people may be feeling grief, anxiety, and unsafe. Douglas County is encouraging residents to reach out to support groups in the community to receive help, reassurance and comfort during this difficult time.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.

This is an official fundraiser for the Historical Society of Dayton Valley to help preserve history in the Dayton Valley and surrounding Comstock area.
We have bingo at the Dayton Senior Center the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. Please come join us for some fun and comradely. Come rain or come shine, we will be playing BINGO.

Check out our website https://daytonhistorynv.org and our two Facebook pages
Historical Society of Dayton Valley Bingo Night, and Historical Society of Dayton Valley.

We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups.

When: January 23, 2019 and every fourth Wednesday of the month.

Where: Carson City Citizen's Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City

Time: 2:30-4 p.m.

Facilitator: Heidi Slater

Carson City Nevada Triad presents Myths and Facts of Hospice a presentation designed to help people become more aware about the many resources, programs and services offered and debunk any myths previously heard.

Hello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:

Diabetes can seem overwhelming, but with education and support from family, friends and others with diabetes, you can live a healthy life. The group will meet at the Douglas County Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Lane) every 3rd Thursday of the month starting January 10 - April 18 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.

Schedule:
— January 10
— January 17
— February 21
— March 21
— April 18
Cost: FREE

Healthy Communities Coalition’s January breakfast meeting includes a discussion and request for input on the Coalition’s updated Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan.

The public meeting is on Thursday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. at the Silver Springs Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Street in the Lahontan Room, on the left side of the building that also houses the Senior Center.

Carson City Republican Women welcome all members and guests to their first 2019 meeting to be held Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 at the Grand Ballroom at Casino Fandango located at 3800 S. Carson Street. Our speaker for this month's meeting is State Senator Ben Kieckhefer, District 16. Senator Kieckhefer will address the dynamics of the new political situation in our state and what it will mean for public policy.

Carson City Natives & Newcomers will be starting the New Year off Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Red's 395 Grill, 1055 S. Carson Street.

Mike Salogga, the person in charge at the Carson City Senior Center, will be introducing us to all that the Senior Center has to offer, since we are ALL seniors, and can answer any questions you may have. You are welcome to join us. Call Heidi DePuy at 267-3009 if you have any further questions.

Join the Carson City Senior Center in 2019 with a new year, new dates and new programming for the TRIAD program.

If you're reading this, you've officially survived the holiday season. Good day Carson City, it is Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. We're in for a warming trend for the next couple days, with highs in the low 40s today, and low 50s by Thursday into Friday. And then another weather system may blow in time for the weekend. Stay tuned.

Hello Carson City. Welcome to the first day of the year, Jan. 1, 2019. Here's wishing you the happiest, healthiest and best of a new year ahead. Expect sunny skies and cold temperatures today, with a high near 30. Wednesday will warm up a bit to the low 40s.

Hello Carson City. The final day of 2018 arrives with crisp and cold conditions outside, a reminder that winter has finally dug in. Are you ready for 2019? Whether your plans are to venture out to a bevy of parties and celebrations around town tonight, or plan to stay at home, we wish you a safe and Happy New Year.