September House, 1251 W. King St., York, has posted its upcoming schedule of activities. For more information, readers may call 717-848-4417 or email September_House2@yahoo.com.
On Monday, April 22, senior center members will decorate the center in preparation for the annual tea party.
The center will host two guest speakers on Tuesday, April 23. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a nutritionist will speak. The center will also hold a meet-and-greet with Jonelle Harter Eshbaugh, who is running for judge.
A dance lesson will take place on Wednesday, April 24, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn the dance to "Cotton-Eyed Joe."
The preparation of sandwiches and desserts for a tea party will occur on Thursday, April 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m., as well as from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26. The center will host its tea party from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 26. The event is open to women and men. Women are encouraged to wear hats.
Daily workouts are offered from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial art, is taught by a certified teacher on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
The senior center also offers cards and games throughout the week. Pinochle is played every Monday from 1 to 4 p.m., chess is played on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 500 bid is played on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., and the bridge club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. The center offers shuffleboard on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m., and additional players are being sought. All are welcome to play or watch. Board games, cards, and jigsaw puzzles are also available. In addition, wood burning classes and workshops are held on the first and third Fridays.
Bingo is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. The first card is free. On Wednesdays starting at 6:30 p.m., bingo is played for cash as a fundraiser; doors open at 5 p.m.
The amateur (ham) radio group has expanded and is operating a fully functional station. The group will connect to the Atlantic traffic net on Mondays, April 22 and 29, at 1:40 and 2:55 p.m. Classes are held on Thursdays to allow participants to study for the technician's license from 1 to 2 p.m. and the general license from 2 to 3 p.m.
A Radio Chat will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. until the signal fades. After the chat, participants will learn to build a fan di-pole antenna.
The amateur radio group has already connected to 28 states and at least six countries and has received a communication from the International Space Station. The group's goal is to reach all 50 states as well as 35 countries.
A special radio event will take place on April 29 at 8:30 p.m. More details are forthcoming. A Science Fair of Ham Radio will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
People of all ages are welcome to participate in the ham radio group. All of September House's radio activities are made possible through an equipment grant from the York County Community Foundation's Embracing Aging Grant program.
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