March
Tax Preparation with AARP
Saturdays, March 3rd-April 13th, 10:30am-2:30pm
Let the AARP Tax Aides help you navigate the confusing world of personal taxes. Bring all necessary tax documents. Walk-in appointments only. For more information please refer to our website.
LEARN Lectures
Mondays at 10:30am (no lecture on 3/18)
In these technology classes, with LEARN and Senior Planet, we will delve into essential topics that will not only boost your confidence in navigating the web but also equip you with the knowledge to stay safe and secure while online.
- 3/4 Online Health Resources at a Glance
- 3/11 YouTube
- 3/25 Google Maps
Birding Series with Golden Eagle Audubon
Wednesday, Tuesday, March 12th, 5:30pm
March: Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are beautiful and lively birds that can make your backyard a real wild kingdom. Learn how to safely attract hummingbirds and how to identify them at your feeders and when you’re out and about.
Craft & Chat:
Beginner Crochet Essential Stitches: Make a Granny Square
Tuesday, March 26th, 5:30-7:00pm
Get crafty every other month, and hang out with library friends. It’s always a good time as we learn a new skill, or art technique, together. In this session of Craft & Chat we are bringing back our most requested class. We will learn some of the basic stitches of crochet, how to read a crochet pattern, and how to get your hobby moving with a beginner granny square lesson.
Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.
Rumi Night
Thursday, March 28th 5:30pm
Join us for a celebration of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, 13th-century Persian poet, philosopher, and Sufi mystic whose writing continues to be studied and honored worldwide. Whether you are a newcomer to his work or a longtime admirer, we hope you will join us for an evening of poetry, conversation, Persian desserts, and tea. Everyone is invited to bring a Rumi poem to share,in English or Persian.
The Science of Happiness
Friday, March 29th, 2:30pm
Explore strategies for sustained long-term happiness, steering clear of temporary mood boosts. Happy individuals thrive in multiple roles, excelling as parents, spouses, employees, and friends. Additionally, they enjoy extended lifespans and, importantly, longer periods of good health.
Fit and Fall Proof: Senior Fitness Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays / 11:00am & 12:15pm
Increase strength, mobility, balance, flexibility, confidence and social well-being. Sponsored by the Central District Health Department and the Garden City Public Library. Registration required.
Sound Bath & Immersive Music Meditations
Wednesdays, 1:15pm, Ages 18+
Soundwell Boise consists of two to five skillful ambient musicians, who weave together a multi-texture tapestry of calming tones played on crystal singing bowls, steel tongue drums, bronze gongs, ambient guitar, melodious chimes, native-American flutes, and more. The intent is to help you relax, release stress and tension, and access a state of enhanced wellness. You are fully immersed in a sea of serene sound, often experiencing multiple waves of ever-deepening inner peace!
Qigong
Wednesdays at 11:00am Cancelled Wednesday, March 27th
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice similar to Tai Chi in which you engage your mind, body, and spirit in a gentle way. Pick up and return waivers at the front desk.
Bingo
Last Wednesdays / 3:30pm
Join in the Bingo fun, just for seniors. Meet new people and play for prizes!
Book Club
Thursday, March 14th / 2:00pm
March: Dear Edward, by Ann Napolitano
Garden City Community Legal Clinic
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday, March 21st, 4:00-6:00pm
General legal advice for the community from Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. Registration is required. Please call (208) 472-2942 to register or scan the QR code.
April
Technology Help – Drop In
Friday, April 19th, 9:30am-Noon
Need tech assistance? Join us for our drop-in tech class facilitated by knowledgeable volunteers from Hewlett Packard (HP). Whether you’re seeking help with your phones, iPads, computers, or any other tech-related queries, your questions will be answered. From setting up emails to navigating social media and optimizing your devices, they’ve got you covered.
Technology Lectures
Mondays, at 10:30am * No lecture 4/22
In these technology classes, with LEARN and Senior Planet, we will delve into essential topics that will not only boost your confidence in navigating the web but also equip you with the knowledge to stay safe and secure while online.
- April 8th: New computer
- April 15th: Online Shopping
- April 29th: Online RX
10 Warning Signs – Alzheimer’s
Friday, April 12th, 1:30pm
Learn the warning signs that may be symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Early diagnosis provides a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies, start early planning, and access support from the Alzheimer’s Association
Fit and Fall Proof: Senior Fitness Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays / 11:00am & 12:15pm.
Increase strength, mobility, balance, flexibility, confidence and social well-being. Sponsored by the Central District Health Department and the Garden City Public Library. Registration required.
Sound Bath & Immersive Music Meditations
Wednesdays, 1:15pm, Ages 18+
Soundwell Boise consists of two to five skillful ambient musicians, who weave together a multi-texture tapestry of calming tones played on crystal singing bowls, steel tongue drums, bronze gongs, ambient guitar, melodious chimes, native-American flutes, and more. The intent is to help you relax, release stress and tension, and access a state of enhanced wellness. You are fully immersed in a sea of serene sound, often experiencing multiple waves of ever-deepening inner peace!
Qigong
Wednesdays at 11:00am
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice similar to Tai Chi in which you engage your mind, body, and spirit in a gentle way. Pick up and return waivers at the front desk.
The Women’s & Children’s Alliance
Third Wednesday of the month, 1:00-3:00pm
The Women’s & Children’s Alliance provides safety, healing and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault. The WCA operates secure shelters and provides professional counseling, legal advocacy, crisis services and case management to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. For more information, visit www.wcaboise.org.
Bingo
Last Wednesdays / 3:30pm, April 24th
Join in the Bingo fun, just for seniors. Meet new people and play for prizes!
Book Club
Thursday, April 11th / 2:00pm
April: Homegoing, by Yaa Gyasi
Garden City Community Legal Clinic
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday, April 18th, 4:00-6:00pm
General legal advice for the community from Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. Registration is required. Please call (208) 472-2942 to register or scan the QR code.