Senior Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th
Welcome to 
For the Fun & Over 50 - Live now, age later!
The Senior Enrichment Center is the premier place for the fun and over 50 to gather and participate in recreational, cultural and educational programs. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am -5 pm
Renaissance on 9th is now entirely smoke-free. Please refrain from smoking on property.
There are activities for every taste at the Senior Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th. Check out the events listed below, and call 941-749-0100 or stop by for more details. For the February newsletter click here.
Become a Member of our Senior Enrichment Center! Members get discounted pricing on special events, services, fitness center use, and classes, and can be purchased for monthly, yearly and even for a lifetime! Call 941-749-0100 today. Click here for the brochure in PDF format.
We will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day
COMING UP - MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Bring your sweetie and join us for an elegant dinner, then dance to songs of the 40's through 90's performed by the band "Harmony." Mon, Feb 13, 5-8 pm, $22 Members, $25 Non-Members. RSVP and purchase tickets by February 9, 2012 by calling 941-749-0100.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Enjoy pancakes with sausage, juice and coffee. Friday, Feb 24, 8-11 am. Members $4, Nonmembers $5.
MOVIE & A MEAL DEAL
“Leap Year” A romantic comedy about love, marriage and an Irish leap year tradition. Tuesday, Feb 28, at 1 pm, $5 members, $7 nonmembers. RSVP by Jan 24. Includes lunch from the Bistro! When you RSVP and pay by Jan 26, please indicate if you would prefer a Bistro salad with grilled chicken, Quiche of the day with fresh fruit, or the half sandwich and cup of soup special. Call 941-749-0100 today!
Road Trip!
Join us for a day trip to Myakka State Park and rediscover Florida's natural beauty and wildlife. February 23, 10 am. $20 includes transportation, tram safari ride and picnic lunch.
COOKING DEMO: SUSHI ANYTIME!
Master the basics of preparing beautiful Sushi. Enjoy hands-on, step-by-step instructions, and the sushi mat and tools are yours to keep. $30 also includes a glass of sake, samples and recipe booklet. Thurs, March 15, 2012, 5:30 pm. Call 941-749-0100 or click here to RSVP and purchase your tickets.
FREE HEALTH HAPPENINGS!
Please call 941-749-0100 to register for lectures and screenings in advance.
• Optimum balance lecture and information. Thursday, February 9, at 10 am.
• Stress management lecture for better living. Monday, February 13, 10 am.
• Have your hearing screened on Thursday, February 16, 11 am-1:30 pm. Appointment required.
• Be Medication Smart. Thursday, February 23, 10 am.
• Learn about fall prevention. Friday, February 24, at 10 am.
• Get a memory screening on Monday, February 27, 10 am-3 pm. Appointment required.
MUSIC, CLASSES, GAMES & FUN!
LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING - Mondays from 1-3 pm.
Join us for live music and dancing every Monday from 1-3 pm in the Turner Ballroom featuring the Just Friends Band. FREE and open to the public.
Please note: Cancelled Monday, Feb 6. See you on Feb 13!
ART & SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES
NEW!!!
Memoir Writing Class: Wednesdays, Feb 8-29 at 10 am, $20 for 4 weeks. Materials provided. To register call 941-749-0100.
Ceramics: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am, members $5,
nonmembers $7. To register call 941-749-0100.
Arts & Crafts Class is back and it’s all new! Explore your creativity on Thursdays at 10 am, members FREE, nonmembers $2. Schedule & supplies needed:
- Jan 19: angels ( purchase supply kit from instructor for $4)
- Jan 26: placemats (need to bring photos or magazine cut outs, depending on size need from 10-30 pics)
- Feb 2 & 9: cancelled
- Feb 16: money shirt (need to bring 4 dollar bills and buttons)
- Feb 23: paperclip earings (bring 14 paperclips, be creative and use colored paperclips)
- March 1: crochet (bring yarn of your choice and G crochet needle)
Knitting & Crochet - Every Friday at 11 am. Members FREE; non-members $2 per class.
Scrap Booking & Card Making - Every Thursday at 1 pm. Members $5 Nonmembers $7
LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH
Have some fun while learning Spanish. Classes are taught by state certified instructor Miguel Aponte, local resident, originally from Spain. The classes are on Fridays at 11 am, for a 4-week session. $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Materials included. Registration is required, and scheduling depends on interest.
CARDS & GAMES - Members: FREE, nonmembers $2 unless otherwise noted
Pinochle - Mondays at 10 am
Euchre – Tuesdays at 1 pm
Bridge – Wednesdays at 1 pm
Cribbage – Wednesdays at 10 am
Mah Jong – Thursdays at 1 pm
Bunco– First Friday of the month at 1 pm
Billiards - Tables are available during operating hours. Members FREE; non-members: $2.
DANCE & FITNESS FUN!
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS - Beginning or Intermediate
Enjoy learning the basic steps to popular ballroom dances: Waltz, Swing, Rumba, Salsa, and more.
Ballroom Dance I (Beginners) Tuesdays from 10:45-11:45 am
Ballroom Dance II (Intermediate) Thursdays from 10:45-11:45 am.
Ballroom Advanced Classes Wednesdays at 3:45 pm.
$5.50 per class for Members, $7.50 per class for Nonmembers
LINE DANCING CLASS - Have a wonderful time while groovin' to a little country music.
Please note! Monday Feb 6 classes have been moved to Friday Feb 10 in Turner Ballroom.
Beginners: Mondays from 9:30-10:30 am
Intermediate: Mondays from 10:45 am-noon.
Members: Free,
Non-members: $5 per class or $15 per month.
CHAIR AEROBICS AND YOGA CLASSES
Aerobics, Tuesdays at 11:30 am
Yoga, Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
$5 members, $7 nonmembers
TAI CHI Evening Tai Chi classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 pm. $25 per month.
Registration required: 941-749-0100.
GET FIT! We have great new pricing at our fitness center: Members monthly pay-as-you-go is now only $10, and nonmembers pay only $15. To use our well-equipped fitness center, you must complete a one-time orientation for $50 (bring your friends and split the cost) and provide a doctor’s signature indicating that you are physically able. Questions? Call 941-749-0100.
COMPUTER & DRIVING CLASSES
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
Learn from a pro! Maximum class size is six, so you'll receive specialized attention and guidance.
The schedule is six sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for 2 weeks. Frequency of classes is by number of students interested, but sessions are typically offered twice a month.
Please contact us for more information. Click here to send an email to Wendy or call 941-749-0100.
AAA Driver Safety Class: Reduce your insurance rates! Feb 15 & 16, 9 am - noon. $15 AAA nonmembers. Payments to be made directly to AAA. To register call Debbie Sheppard at AAA, 941-798-2221 x2263.
CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS!
Road Trips with Gem Travel
- Jan 31 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium tour and lunch at Sandkey Columbia.
- Feb 16 - Kennedy Space Center
- Feb 29 - Dinner and "Brigadoon" at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
- Mar 15 - Tarpon Springs lunch and boat rides
For more details call Gem Travel at 941-746-6400.
For more information please contact us at:
Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Located just south of Manatee Ave West, across from McKechnie Field
PHONE: 941-749-0100,
FAX: 941-749-0110
Email: whouston@renaissanceon9th.org
When you enjoy the goods or services at Renaissance on 9th, you support the programs of
Meals on Wheels PLUS and The Food Bank of Manatee.