August 2026 eNewsletter

"Yesterday" is a 2019 romantic comedy film directed by Danny Boyle, featuring Himesh Patel as a struggling musician who becomes famous for performing Beatles songs in a world where the band never existed.



• Date: Tuesday, August 4th
• Time: 1 pm
• This film runs 1 hr & 56 mins
• Popcorn will be available. Please feel free to bring your own snacks & beverages.
• Fee: Free
• Location: Community Center

Discover the relaxing art of paper quilling led by our local quilling artist, Roseanne. Here you will learn the art of quilling with some beginner and advanced techniques. Participants will learn how to create coils, scrolls & shaping methods to produce beautiful, quilled art.

New participants, all supplies will be provided. No experience required.

Please pre-register by Friday, July 31st

• Date: Wednesday, August 5th
• Time: 1pm
• Location: Community Center
• Fee: $5

If you've previously taken the Quilling Workshop, please bring your tools that were provided to you.

Join Sheri on a guided kayak tour down the East River. Everyone will meet at the designated launch area. Sheri will provide everything you need to know along with a quick Kayak 101 lesson. After Sheri helps launch everyone, she will guide you along the East River. This tour is for both experienced & non-experienced kayakers. Maximum of 8 people.

Registration Required. Please pre-register by Tuesday, August 4th

• Date: Monday, August 10th
• Time: 10am - 11:30am
• Location: Manderly Way, Bellevue (Located off of the East River Trail by Bellevue)
• Fee: $25

The Community Center will not host any programming on Tuesday, August 11th due to the Election.

Join Ed from Sushi 101 Club for a hands-on sushi training experience. The lively and entertaining chef will expertly instruct everyone on the art of sushi making. Eat, Laugh, Create & Learn!

Registration Required. Pre-Register by Friday, August 7th

 

• Date: Wednesday, August 12th
• Time: 6pm
• Location: Community Center
• Fee: $60
• In Partnership with Ed from Sushi 101 Club

You know how heartwarming it is to receive a handwritten card in the mail? This class is the opportunity for you to learn how to make simple cards that will be a joy for you to send. In each class, Janice will teach a new design layout, and you will leave each session with four completed cards. The cards will be generic enough to be used for many occasions (e.g., thinking of you). Artistic talents are not required for this class. All you need to bring along is a pair of your favorite scissors, and we will provide the rest of the supplies.

A minimum of 5 need to be pre-register by Friday, August 21st

 

• Date: Tuesday, August 25th &/or Wednesday, August 26th
• Time: 6:30pm or 9:30am
• Location: Community Center
• Fee: $5/class

Join other caregivers for a time to support one another as you navigate care for a loved one. Whether you are a family member or friend, this open forum offers emotional support to help you navigate the unique challenges of caring for someone you love. Come and provide resources and strategies that have worked well for you, an open mind to learn something new, and a listening ear to support others in a similar situation. We hope you leave feeling supported, empowered, and more confident in the caregiver role… all while learning strategies to care for yourself. All are welcome! 

Registration Required. Pre-Register by Friday, August 21st

 

• Date: Wednesday, August 26th
• Time: 1pm
• Location: Community Center
• Fee: Free

Attendees will gain valuable insights into preventing injury, managing discomfort, and making informed decisions about their joint, muscle, and bone health so they can continue enjoying the activities that matter most as they age. The presentation will focus on the relationship between aging and arthritis, helping attendees better understand how joint health changes over time and what can be done to maintain an active lifestyle. The presentation covers common types of arthritis, strategies for staying active despite joint pain, as well as treatment options ranging from conservative symptom management to joint replacement surgery. 

Registration Required. Pre-register by Friday, August 21^st

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• Date: Thursday, August 27^th
• Time: 12pm
• Location: Community Center
• Fee: Free
• Sponsored by OSMS