Senior Programs
Seniors can enjoy a wide array of activities and social events during the year. Subscribe to the Senior Moments email newsletter, check the online calendar or pick up flyers in the Rec Center foyer to see what fun events are coming up.
To register, or for more information on any of our Senior Programs, please visit the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or call (775) 832-1310.
Register online with the link at the top of the page! Click here for Septemeber Senior Moments
Check out local Senior Clubs: Incliners & IVCB Veterans Club
Drop-in Group Pickleball at the Tennis Center
Monday through Sunday from 9am to 12pm AND Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 4pm to 7pm
Please Note: 1st time players must participate in an Introduction to Pickleball Clinic before attending drop-in play times. Call the Tennis Center for details @ (775) 832-1235.
Come enjoy our brand new 4 dedicated Pickleball courts!
Fees:
Membership Pass valid all season long: $135, $110 w/ IVGID Picture Pass
Monthly Pickleball Pass: $35
Pickleball Drop In Price: $6, $4 w/ IVGID Picture Pass
Six-pack punch cards are available at a discounted rate
55+ Senior Transportation Program: Scheduled & On Demand
Catch a ride with the 55+ Senior Transportation Program! The suggested roundtrip minimum donation per senior (55+) rider is $5.00. All reservation requests can be made by contacting the Recreation Counter at (775) 832-1310 and require a minimum of 24 hours advance notice.
Special request “On-Demand” Transportation is available for a fee of $35 per senior (55+) rider. Fee includes same day roundtrip transportation and one half hour at the destination. An additional fee of $5 will be charged for each additional half hour. Requests must be made Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm, 72 hours prior to the travel date and time. Approval for On Demand requests will be made within 24 hours following the request and are subject to driver and vehicle availability.
Tuesdays:
- Carson City – 9/25, 10/9, 10/26, 11/6, 11/20,
- Reno – 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27
Wednesdays:
- Local (IV/CB/KB) - 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 11/28
- Truckee – 9/19, 10/17, 11/14
Conversation Cafe
Conversation Café– Ongoing every Thursday, 10:00am-11:15am
Meet at Aspen Grove, 960 Lakeshore Blvd for the next Conversation Café. Lively discussion, interesting people & good food make this the most talked about senior activity in the Village! A continental breakfast is served for a small donation per person. Breakfast scholarships are available. Call (775) 832-1302. Don’t forget to bring your topic ideas! Do you have a Conversation Café topic for the group? If so, please contact IVGID Senior Programs at (775) 832-1310 or email ideas to jennifer_moore@ivgid.org. Please note- Participant suggested topics are subject to change.
9/14: "A Morning with Trustee/ Candidate Tim Callicrate" - Q & A
9/20: "A Morning with Peter Morris" - Q & A
9/27: " A morning with Kendra Wong" - Q & A
10/4: "A Morning with Matthew Dent" - Q & A
Trips, Tours & Adventures!
Join the fall fun and venture out! Travel to various destinations around Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas. Visit places you’ve always wanted to see or see again! Check with IVGID Senior Programs for last minute trip additions. Trip ideas and requests are always welcome!
Amador Winery Trip
4-5 different wineries! (+ tasting fee if applicable –many have no tasting fee - and no host lunch)
Wednesday, October 3, 9am - 6pm
Fee: $37; $30 W/IVGID Pass
Apple Hill
Join us for pre-holiday fun! Enjoy vendors, holiday shopping, apple products, and great food.
Wednesday, November 21, 9am - 4pm
Fee: $37, $30 w/IVGID Pass (+ no host lunch)
Nevada City Victorian Christmas
Victorian Christmas: Take part in this Nevada City holiday tradition! Carols, gift shopping, vendors, and plenty of cheer!
Sunday, December 9, 11am - 6pm
Fee: $37, $30 w/IVGID Pass (+ no host lunch)
55+ Hikes
Sign up soon! Meet at the Recreation Center at 8:15am with a sack lunch for the first hike of the season! Hikes are scheduled every Tuesday through October to various destinations around the Tahoe area. Bring a friend! Meet new people, get some exercise, and learn new trails!
September 18: Mt. Judah
September 25: Rubicon Trail #2
October 2: Spooner Summit
October 9: Ellis Peak/Lake
October 16: Snow Valley Peak
October 23: Summit Valley History Trail
Oct 30 - Nov 27 TBD
Fee: $13, $10 w/IVGID pass. Fee includes staff guides, transportation & lunch.
Register online with the link at the top of the page! To register in person or by phone please visit the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or call (775) 832-1310.
Dashing Through the Snow
55+ Snowshoe Hikes & Lunch
Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for weekly light to moderate level snowshoe hikes at various locations throughout the beautiful Tahoe area. Following the hikes, relax and socialize with fellow snowshoers and enjoy a delicious lunch in the dining hall on the Sierra Nevada College campus. Hikes are subject to snow conditions, and weather dependent. Bring your own gear.
Tuesdays, 10am – 2pm (November – March)
Fee: $18, $15 w/IVGID pass.
Fee includes staff guides,transportation & lunch
55+ Ski Clinics at Diamond Peak
Don’t miss this great opportunity to hone your skills, master safe skiing, and meet fellow skiers at Diamond Peak! Diamond Peak’s PSIA Certified Instructors provide intermediate (Lakeview), and advanced (Crystal) level instruction in these weekly ski clinics. Novice skiers are welcome to attend, but need to start out taking Diamond Peak Ski School (group or private) lessons until they can comfortably ski on intermediate terrain to join the program. Instruction is designed to help skiers improve, adjust, or modify techniques and encourage skills and habits that support lifelong skiing. Re-entry skiers are welcome! Learn about the latest equipment and skiing technology. Meet upstairs in the Loft Bar at
Diamond Peak Main Lodge. Skiers must have a day pass or season pass for Diamond Peak. Bring your own equipment, or rental equipment is available for a fee.
Wednesdays, 9:30am -12pm
January 9 - April 10
(No clinics Feb 20)*
Fees: $250/10 weeks or $200/10 weeks with IVGID pass; $150/5 weeks or $125/5 weeks with
IVGID pass; Drop-in rate $45 per day or $35 with IVGID pass *Dates may be adjusted depending on snow conditions. You choose which 5 or 10 weeks to attend!
The Incliners
IVGID’s first senior program provides social and educational opportunities for seniors 49+. The club meets at the Chateau from 5:30pm-9:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Reservations are required for the catered dinner! Reserve your space by calling Lettie Miller, 775-548-6313, Reservations Chairman, or mail a check - made payable to Incliners – to PO Box 3244, Incline Village, NV 89450. For Incliner membership information contact Membership Chair Sandy Scott (314) 368-2346 or via email: incliners@hotmail.com - Membership is $20 per person, per year. Dues may be mailed to PO Box 3244, IV, NV 89450. Please mark DUES on the envelope.
The Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans Club
The Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veteran’s Club meets monthly.
4th Annual Community Ball Thursday, September 27th 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Hosted by IVCB Veterans Club
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day
Dinner- Music-Dancing-Prizes
Military or Semi-Formal Attire
Purchase tickets at the Recreation Center
$55/Adult
Location: The Chateau -955 Fairway Blvd. Incline Village, NV 89451
Summer Moonlight Hikes w/ Wine & Cheese Socials
These mile-long, paved road hikes to the Crystal Bay lookout site, sponsored in collaboration with the National Forest Service, usually include a spectacular sunset and ensuing moonrise. Participants are encouraged to wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight. The outing includes transportation, wine, cheese and snacks provided by IVGID Senior Programs! Sign up and enjoy the views, friends, refreshments and fun! If you would like to participate, but are unable to hike either or both ways, you may ride in the van to join the group at the top and enjoy the views and the fun! Meet at the Recreation Center for prompt departure at 5:00pm!
Days/Time: Thursdays (Depart at 5:00pm, meet at the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way)
Dates:
Sept 27, 2018 - The Harvest Moon
Fee: $18, $15 w/IVGID Pass (includes transportation, wine, cheese and snacks)
Register online with the link at the top of the page! To register in person or by phone please visit the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or call (775) 832-1310.
AARP Safe Driver Course
Find out how to adjust your driving to age related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time in this AARP course. Course completion will result in insurance discounts from all Nevada based insurance companies (discounts are determined by individual insurance carrier and premiums may based on insured’s driving record). Located at Aspen Grove, 960 Lakeshore. $15 for AARP Members, $20 for non-members (pay at the door)
Days/Dates: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Time: 8:30am - 1pm
Location: Aspen Grove, 960 Lakeshore Blvd.
Fee: AARP Members $15 / $20 Non-AARP Members (pay at the door)
Sign up ahead of time by visiting the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or by calling (775) 832-1310.
Community Snowshoe full Moon Hikes to Diamond Peak's Snowflake Lodge
This award winning event encourages exercising in an intergenerational social setting for ages 10+. S'mores and hot cocoa are included and are waiting at the top. There will be light fare available for those who would like to purchase dinner at the top. Meet at Diamond Peak’s upper parking lot at 5:30pm.
We will return around 9:30pm.
Pre-registration is required.
Fridays: January 18, February 15, and March 15
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Fee: $25, $20 w/IVGID Picture Pass
Meet at the Diamond Peak Ski Resort Main Lodge
Fitness at the Incline Village Recreation Center – 55+ Classes
Please pick up an up to date weekly 55+ Fitness Schedule in the Recreation Center Foyer or download here.
Community Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Incline Village Library Senior Events
Lifescapes: First and Third Fridays @ 2 - 4pm. Writing program where Seniors are given an opportunity to write and share their memoirs. New members are always welcome. Lifescapes is a project sponsored by the Washoe County Library System, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and the Department of English, University of Nevada, Reno.
Food for Fines at the Library: Helping to Feed the Hungry
Washoe County Library System is proud to partner with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Project Mana for the annual “Food for Fines at the Library” event. Patrons can bring in one non-perishable food item for every overdue book or other item. (Food cannot be exchanged for lost or damaged library materials). Everyone is welcome to participate in this food drive that has delivered thousands of pounds of food each year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Experts Wanted! Many of the Senior Programs’ successes can be attributed to the utilization of peer volunteers who help facilitate, instruct or create our Senior Programs. Do you have a talent, skill, special interest or hobby that you would like to share with others? Would you like to help make your community an even better place to live by sharing your special talents? Contact us by phone at (775) 832-1310 or by email at seniorprograms@ivgid.org and get involved today!
Nevada SMP – Senior Medicare Patrol – Help Blow the Whistle on Medicare Fraud! Are you a senior or caregiver that would like to know more about Medicare and healthcare fraud, errors and abuse? Especially how to recognize it and how to report it? Or maybe you would like to know more about how to protect yourself, your parents or other family members. We are looking for volunteers throughout Nevada that are interested in becoming presenters, and/or one-on-one counselors. The SMP’s primary mission is educating Nevada’s Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers on how to protect themselves from becoming victims of Medicare and healthcare fraud, how to protect their personal information, and how to report any suspected fraud, errors, or abuse. Training is provided, and is available both in-person and online. Volunteers may be asked to travel locally, and mileage reimbursement is provided, dependent on grant funding. If you are interested, please contact us toll-free at 1-888-838-7305 or smpinfo@adsd.nv.gov. Whether you are interested in volunteering or would like to report suspected fraud, errors, or abuse, please call us! We look forward to hearing from you!
Be a Reading Mentor at Incline Middle School! You can make a difference in the life of a child! Invest 30 minutes a week to read with a student on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 11:54am – 12:24pm. Contact Liz Harrell at lharrel@washoeschools.net or (775) 832-4220.
IVCBVB Ambassador Program – The Incline Village / Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau is looking for part time volunteer help for the summer, June-August. Volunteer work shifts are sought for Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11:00am to 3pm. Shifts would consist of friendly conversations with customers, tidying up the gift shop and being an extra hand on site to help with summer visitors. For more information or to volunteer your services, call Jessica Hutchison at the IVCBVB - 775-832-1606.