The Riford Center - Activities
Get your mind and body into shape! At the Riford you can expand your horizons with yoga, languages, study tours and more. Learn how to get the best out of your PC, play bridge, or even try your hand at theatre. For the latest news on activities and membership, see:
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Bridge classes - 10-week courses periodically through the year at beginner and intermediate levels.
Social Bridge - meets every Wednesday and Sunday from 12.30-3.30 pm.
Games events - poker, mah jongg, scrabble on an ad hoc basis.
Jazzercise - the fun way to get fit, a dynamic 60-minute group fitness class combining cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. read more about Jazzercise. . .
Line Dancing - Thursday afternoons, at both beginner and intermediate levels.
Mind-Body Dance held on Wednesday mornings, is an hour of expression through movement and a fun way to get fit and relieve stress.
Yoga classes are held thoughout the week, all levels and ages.
T'ai Chi - 'short form' is accessible to all levels, enabling participants to enjoy the beneftis eof T'ai Chi without needing to memorize a lengthy choreography.
Book clubs -meet monthly - Tuesday afternoon at 2pm on second week of the month; Wednesday evenings at in first week of the month.
Readers theatre - an opportunity for armchair actors to practice without the stress of line memorization or extensive preparation.
Art courses - held periodically throughout the year - may include drawing, painting and sculpture.
French - classes and conversation group - beginner and intermediate.
Italian - beginner and intermediate.
Spanish - beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, both conversation and grammar.
See calendar for details of when language courses are available.
Study tours - museums, galleries and other sites of interest in the US and overseas.
Distinguished Speakers - on a variety of speakers on a wide range of topics.
Art shows - new art exhibitions are opened every 2 months.
Social events - held periodically throughout the year.
Cooking class - held regularly in the brand new kitchen.
Computer use - classes are held on Tuesdays throughout the year, and members can use the computer lab at any time at no charge.
Investment club - Bryan Gould of Morgan Stanley advises on strategies and trends; 2pm second Tuesday of the month.
AARP Driver Safety – call Tony Meuchel (619) 641-7020 for reservation
4 hours per session, 6 times per year; TBD by AARP. $15 per session; open to the public
AARP Tax Prep – call Bob Fisher (858) 459-0831 for reservation 1 hour per session, every Tuesday during tax season. Free; open to the public
Elder Law – call Jamie Levine (858) 565-1392 for reservation 1 hour per session; monthly, as determined by Elder Law. Free, but donation requested; open to the public
HICAP – call Amy McKinney (858) 565-8772 for reservation
1 hour; twice monthly, as determined by HICAP
Free; open to the public
League/Women Voters – call Sherry Bloom (619) 200-0300 for information 9:30 am - 11:30 am on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Free; open to the public
VITAS Grief Counselling – call Jude Begell (858) 499-8901 for reservation 1 hour per session; periodically, as determined by VITAS. Free; open to the public
Riford Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 | tel: (858) 459-0831 | email: rifordemail@gmail.com
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