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!
Check out local Senior Clubs: Incliners & IVCB Veterans Club
Pickleball Play
Pickleball play is indoors at the Recreation Center Gym! Below are the scheduled times of play:
Thursdays: 8:30 - 11:30am
Fridays: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am - 10:30am
Sundays: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 – May 8 & 22
- Reno – May 15 & 29
Wednesdays:
- Local (IV/CB/KB) - May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
- Truckee – May 16
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 nutritious continental breakfast is served for $2.00 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.
May 3: Are Humans better at Creation or Destruction?
May 10: Best Travel Tips for getting to your favorite destinations?
May 17: Current Events
May 24: Why & How do we celebrate Memorial Day?
May 31: TBD
Trips, Tours & Adventures!
Reno Aces Game
Support the hometown team! Join fellow baseball fans for an evening at the park to cheer the Aces on to victory! Meet in the Recreation Center Lobby at 4pm for a prompt departure.
Day/Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Time: 4:00 - 10:00pm
Fee: $37, $30 w/IVGID Pass
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.
Thursday, May 10: Presentation by COLLETTE TOURS
A chance to hear details about the upcoming line-up of vacation opportunities! Places to visit, countries to explore, overviews of options, and questions answered! Learn specifics about all the trips planned to occur from late 2018 through early 2020! The presentation will follow Conversation Café at Aspen Grove at 11:30am and conclude at approximately 12:30pm.
Reno Rodeo
Dust off your boots and join IVGID Senior Programs for an evening of local western fun! Watch classic rodeo events including bareback riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more at Nevada Wolfpack Night. Meet at the Recreation Center at 4pm for a prompt departure. Vendors, craft booths and no host dinner available on site.
Day/Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Time: 4:00 - 10:00pm
Fee: $42, $35 w/IVGID Pass
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.
55+ Hike
The 55+ Hiking Series begins May 1. 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!
Fee: $18, $15 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.
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. Download this month's newsletter.
Potluck - Tuesday, May 1st
Catered Dinner- Tuesday, May 15th
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 will be a general meeting at the Chateau on MONDAY, May 28th 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Try the Spring Bridge Class Series!
Based on feedback the District received in our Community Services Master Plan Survey, IVGID will be sponsoring a Beginner Bridge Class Series on Monday evenings this spring at The Chateau. The Beginner Bridge Class Series is designed for newcomers to bridge as well as players who want to update their skills to the modern game. It is suitable for both social and duplicate bridge players. The class will begin with a free introductory session on Monday, April 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Chateau. Everyone interested in the class is encouraged to attend.
Instructors Ed and Cornelia Gould take an approach to teaching bridge that has been very successful around the world, beginning with the play of the cards using a technique called “Mini Bridge.” From there, they will progress into the basics of bidding. After completing this 6-week course, players should feel confident playing bridge on their own.
Details & Registration
Monday, April 9: Free Introductory Class from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at The Chateau (class held inside The Grille). All are welcome at the free introductory class to learn more about the game of Bridge, get a refresher on the basics of card games, and learn more about the Beginner Bridge Class Series.
Mondays, April 16 – May 21: 6-week series of beginner bridge classes at The Chateau from 5:30 – 7 p.m. / Cost: $30.
The six-week series costs $30. Please RSVP in advance by calling the Incline Village Recreation Center at 775-832-1310, by emailing bridge@ivgid.org, or just attend the introductory class on April 9. You can also register online. Visit the Online Registration page for instructions on how to create an online account.
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:
May 31, 2018 - The Strawberry Moon
June 28, 2018 - The Buck Moon
July 26, 2018 - The Sturgeon Moon
August 23, 2018 - The Corn Moon
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.
Beach Bocce Ball Sunset Socials
Join players at Ski Beach for Bocce Ball, wine, music, light appetizers and fun! Open to all adults and seniors (21+). Stay afterwards (after 5:30pm) for the optional post-Bocce BBQ. Hot coals provided. Please bring a grill item, side dish to share, your favorite beverage and personal picnic supplies! Valid IVGID Pass or Recreation Punch Card with beach access required.
Days/Dates: Wednesdays, May 30 - August 29, 2018
Location: Ski Beach, 967 Lakeshore Blvd.
Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm (BBQ from 5:30 - til dusk!)
Fee: $18, $15 w/IVGID Pass (per week)
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, June 20 OR September 5,
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.
Pickleball Play
Beginning in November, pickleball play will move indoors to the Recreation Center Gym! Below are the scheduled times of play:
Thursdays: 8:30 - 11:30am
Fridays: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am - 10:30am
Sundays: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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.