The following programs will be held at COA’s THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, beginning in November. Most activities are weekly and will begin on Nov. 3. Please note: the center will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Nov. 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For information, call the center at 904-209-3659 or go to www.coasjc.org/ponte-vedra-center.
Lunch — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required a week in advance and the required fee is $5 per meal, due upon arrival.
Lunch — Thursdays: Three weeks starting Thursday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required a week in advance and the required fee is $5 per meal, due upon arrival.
Duplicate Bridge: Three weeks on Fridays, starting Nov. 6, from noon to 3 p.m. Required fee is $2 per person, per Friday. You must have a partner and experience to play.
Tap Dance Class: Instructor Ginny Wirzbicki brings much experience to this style of dance and encourages all levels to participate or learn. Two weeks on Fridays, starting Nov. 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please note class on Nov. 6 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the same time. Fee required is $6.25 per class.
Hisshin Sumi-e Painting Class: Traditional East Asian Brush Painting. This class meets the second Thursday of every month, (Nov. 12) from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee required is $3 per person.
Open Painting: Three weeks on Wednesdays, starting Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No fee is required; bring your own supplies.
Caregiver Support Group (Free Program): The group is open to all adult caregivers; meets once a month, on the first Wednesday of each month. Next date is Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chair Exercise — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Chair Exercise — Thursdays: Three weeks starting Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Tai Chi (Beginner) w/Dennis Sheils: Three Thursdays, starting Nov. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Canasta — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Canasta — Thursdays: Three weeks starting Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mexican Train Dominoes — Tuesdays: Four weeks on Tuesdays, starting Nov. 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Mexican Train Dominoes — Thursdays: Three weeks on Thursdays, starting Nov. 5, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Second Thursday of the month, program ends at 11 a.m.)
Bingo — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fee is $1 per card.
Bingo— Thursdays: Three weeks starting Thursday, Nov. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fee is $1 per card.
Social Bridge: Three weeks on Wednesdays, starting Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to noon
Let’s Play Board Games: Rummikub, Scrabble, Yahtzee, cards and more! Enjoy socializing and making new friends while participating in some friendly competition; three weeks on Wednesdays, starting Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon
Individual Rotation Duplicate Bridge (Experienced): Three weeks on Wednesdays, starting Nov. 4, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Required fee is $2 per person.
Wii Bowling: Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during open hours.
Computer Room: Available Tuesdays through Fridays during open hours; general assistance available.
Ballroom Basics: Join volunteer Scott Adkins who will show you the basic steps of ballroom dance (waltz, foxtrot, rumba). No partner is needed; however, comfortable shoes are a must (leather soles are best). Ballroom dance has been shown to be one of the best activities to promote brain health! Four weeks on Tuesdays, starting Nov. 3, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Line Dance: Scott Adkins continues the fun with weekly line dance! Designed for all skill levels, this class breaks down steps into easy-to-learn movements so you can feel more confident and join in on the dance floor fun. What better way to get your exercise in! Four weeks on Tuesdays, starting Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon
Fall Crafting: ‘Tis the season to gather and create! This hour of crafting fun is being hosted by Amy McWilliams from Home Instead on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon
Jokers for Charities: This special event combines mahjongg, friendship, and giving and supports our St. Johns County Council on Aging and the Pink Ribbon Jax organization. Registration is required and the deadline to register is Oct. 21. This fundraising event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rockin’ with Rod: Back by popular demand, there will be movin’ and groovin’ to the music of Rodney Mathews on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon
Turkey to Tinsel Trivia: This team-play, “Jeopardy” style game will test your knowledge of the upcoming holiday seasons! See how much you know, or perhaps learn something new, about the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to noon
Ears to You: It’s the semi-annual visit with Dr. Christine Kent. Learn about her mobile hearing health care and get your hearing aid questions answered on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon
Honey & Loose-Leaf Tea Sales: June and Dennis Hill of “Honey, Do Honey” are bringing their products to THE PLAYERS Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m., just in time for your holiday shopping! Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Savor the Season: Matt Birman sales representative with The Windsor at San Pablo presents “Savor the Season: Holiday Traditions, Memories & Connection.” Matt will share holiday traditions of his own and hear shared memories from us as well. He will also provide holiday cards that you can complete and share with your families, along with seasonal treats for you to enjoy! See you on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon
St. Johns County Legal Aid: “How to Handle Your Kids on Legal Issues” will be presented by Megan Wall, managing attorney for St. Johns County Legal Aid on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon
Birthday Celebration: Time to serve up some birthday cake on Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon. If you are a November baby, come and let us sing to you as you make your wish and blow out your birthday candle!
Who Am I: The group will be sharing some fun, nostalgic and meaningful clues about a fellow member’s life, career, hobbies and/or hidden talents. Your job is to guess who the mystery person is as the clues progress. Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon
