Senior Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th

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For the Fun & Over 50 - Live now, age later!

The Senior Enrichment Center is the premier place for the fun and over 50 to gather and participate in recreational, cultural and educational programs. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am -5 pm

There are activities for every taste at the Senior Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th. Check out the events listed below, and call 941-749-0100 or stop by for more details.

For the May Newsletter, click here. For the May Calendar, click here.

Become a Member of our Senior Enrichment Center! Members get discounted pricing on special events, services, fitness center use, and classes, and can be purchased for monthly, yearly and even for a lifetime! Call 941-749-0100 today. Click here for the brochure in PDF format.

Renaissance on 9th is now entirely smoke-free. Please refrain from smoking on property.

The Senior Enrichment Center is now in partnership with the Senior Advantage Program of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The relationship is a great benefit for both groups’ members! You now have the opportunity to enjoy more health seminars, screenings, and news relevant to you, along with fun social activities and special events. Listed activities will take place at either Manatee Memorial Hospital or at Renaissance on 9th. Feel free to call the Senior Advantage information line at Manatee Memorial Hospital (941-745-7548) or ask for details at Renaissance on 9th (941-749-0100).

Coming Up - Members & Guests Welcome!

NOW ON FRIDAYS AT RENAISSANCE ON 9TH!

Only $8 per person

NEW! A fun, informative club for the life-long learner in all of us.

Enjoy a delicious meal
Meet new friends
Participate in discussions led by a featured guest speaker each week
Explore different topics – travel, entertainment, Medicare, healthy living finances, and more!

Join us on Fridays at Renaissance on 9th from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
1816 9th St W, Bradenton FL 34205.
Register by calling 941-747-4655, or send an email Debbie at dkorell@mealsonwheelsplus.org

The Lunch Club also meets on Tuesdays from 11 am to 12:30 pm at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

NEW! Partnership with Walgreens

Fridays, 9am to 1pm

A Walgreens Pharmacist will be on-site for consultations and screenings. See the Front Desk or call

941-749-0100 to sign up.

AAA Mature Driving Class

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 and Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 9am to 12pm

RSVP to Debbie at 941-798-2221 x2263

Renaissance on 9th and the SEC will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Movie & A Meal, "Parental Guidance"

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1pm

This month's feature film is "Parental Guidance" starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei. $6 for SEC Members and $8 for Non-Members (Gratuity not included). RSVP by May 24 to 941-749-0100.

Meal Choices:

Bistro Salad with Grilled Chicken
Quiche with Fresh Fruit
Half & Half- Soup & Sandwich

Monthly Pancake Breakfast

Friday, May 31, 2013 from 8 to 10am

Join us for our monthly Pancake Feast! In addition to our Traditional Buttermilk Pancakes, we are offering "Peaches and Cream" for May. $4 for SEC Members; $5 for Non-Members.

Beer & Wine Food Pairing Event

Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 5:30pm

Executive Chef David Meador will demonstrate how to expertly pair a variety of dishes with beer and wine. Cost is $40 per person, which includes ample tastings of each dish with their beer or wine accompaniment and a pairing guide to take home. RSVP by June 10 to 941-749-0100 or click here to purchase tickets online.

WELCOME SILVER SNEAKERS! We now accept Silver Sneakers members and offer Silver Sneakers Classic on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am and 11:30 am, Silver Sneakers Yoga on Mondays at 11:00 am and NEW Silver Sneakers Cardio on Wednesdays at 1 pm. Free for Silver Sneakers, $5 for SEC members, and $7 for guests. Call to inquire about how to become a Silver Sneakers member.

MUSIC, CLASSES, GAMES & FUN!

LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING - Mondays from 1-3 pm.

Join us for live music and dancing every Monday from 1-3 pm in the Turner Ballroom featuring the Just Friends Band. FREE and open to the public.

SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES

Knitting & Crochet - Every Friday at 11 am. Members: FREE; Non-Members: $2 per class.

Scrap Booking & Card Making - Every Thursday at 1 pm. Members: $5 Non-Members: $7

CARDS & GAMES - Members: FREE, Non-Members: $2 unless otherwise noted

Do you like to play Pinochle or Euchre? Call 941-749-0100 and let us know, we are looking for players!

Cribbage – Wednesdays at 10 am

Bridge – Wednesdays at 1 pm

Mah Jong – Thursdays at 1 pm

Billiards - Tables are available during operating hours. Members FREE; non-members: $2.

AAA DRIVER SAFETY CLASS: Reduce your insurance rates! See monthly newsletter for details. To register, call Debbie Sheppard at AAA, 941-798-2221 x2263.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES

Learn Spanish with Beatriz Riveros- Classes meet each Monday from 10:30am to 11:30am. This class is geared towards beginners and focuses on frequently used conversational terminology. Please bring a pen and paper. Members: FREE; Non-Members: $2 per class. Call 941-749-0100 to register.

Italian Study Group with David Montgomery- Classes meet each Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am. This class is geared towards beginners and focuses on the frequently used conversational language, travel, culture and history of Italy. Please bring a pen and paper. Members: FREE; Non-Members: $2 per class. Call 941-749-0100 to register.

DANCE & FITNESS FUN!

BALLROOM DANCE CLASS - Beginning or Intermediate

Enjoy learning the basic steps to popular ballroom dances: Waltz, Swing, Rumba, Salsa, and more.
Ballroom Dance I (Beginners) Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45am
Ballroom Dance II (Intermediate) Thursdays, 10:45-11:45am

Ballroom Dance III (Advanced) Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45pm

$5.50 per class for Members, $7.50 per class for Non-Members

LINE DANCING CLASS - Have a wonderful time while groovin' to a little country music.

Beginners: Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 am
Intermediate: Mondays from 10:45 am-noon.
Members: Free, Non-members: $5 per class or $15 per month.

FITNESS CLASSES

Silver Sneakers Classic, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am and 11:30am
Silver Sneakers: FREE, Members: $5, Non-Members: $7

Silver Sneakers Yoga, Mondays at 11:00am
Silver Sneakers: FREE, Members: $5, Non-Members: $7

Silver Sneakers Cardio, Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Silver Sneakers: FREE, Members: $5, Non-Members: $7

WALKING WORKS: Get fit with friends and walk Renaissance on 9th. Tuesdays & Fridays at 9 am, FREE.

SILVER SNEAKERS & GUESTS
Fitness Center, Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. *Orientation required before first time using the fitness center. See front desk for available times.

Silver Sneakers Classic, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am and 11:30am
Silver Sneakers: FREE, Members: $5, Non-Members: $7

Silver Sneakers Yoga, Mondays at 11:00am
Silver Sneakers: FREE, Members: $5, Non-Members: $7

Silver Sneakers Cardio, Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Silver Sneakers: FREE, Members: $5, Non-Members: $7

TAI CHI Evening Tai Chi classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 pm. $25 per month.

Registration required: 941-749-0100.

GET FIT! We have great pricing at our fitness center: Members monthly pay-as-you-go is now only $10, and nonmembers pay only $15. To use our well-equipped fitness center, you must complete a one-time orientation for $50 and provide a doctor’s signature indicating that you are physically able. Questions? Call 941-749-0100.

SPECIAL EVENT PHOTOS

Sweetheart Dinner and Dance - What Fun!

Check out more pictures on our Facebook page.

For more information please contact us at:

Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Located just south of Manatee Ave West, across from McKechnie Field

PHONE: 941-749-0100, FAX: 941-749-0110

When you enjoy the goods or services at Renaissance on 9th, you support the programs of

Meals on Wheels PLUS and The Food Bank of Manatee.