Calendar April 2024
GriefShare
When: Mondays, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane What: 14-week video and discussion seminar offering support for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information and registration, go to griefshare.org or call 512-558-1012
Calling All Instrumentalists
Rehearsals reconvene for the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band. The group will be reading new charts in preparation for spring and summer performances.
The community band is welcoming experienced wind and percussion players with high school experience and beyond.
No audition required, only a desire to play music.
Where: Weekly rehearsals are held at First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Contact 512-212-6228 or email the band: aquarenaspringssymphonicband@gmail. com
Life Long Learning: Register Now!
San Marcos Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Life Long Learning of San Marcos is once again offering new Life Long Learning courses for the greater San Marcos area. The classes are primarily for those age 60 and above, but adults of any age are welcome to register. To REGISTER or for more information on the classes, please stop by the Activity Center at 501 East Hopkins, Call 512-393-8280 or visit sanmarcostx. gov/activeSMTX and search LLL for Life Long Learning courses. A minimum number of registrants is required for these classes to make.
Turtle Tuesdays
When: Every Tuesday, 10 - 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside What: Participants can interact with, feed and create enrichmentitems for the turtles who call the Discovery Center home. Food and supplies are provided, and no registration is required for this program. FREE!
60+ Game Day
When: Meets every Monday except City Holidays, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: Join us for Game Day Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot and 42 are provided. We will add new games at your request! New members are welcome. Registration for Game Day is no longer required. Make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game!
Cover Letters Made Easy
When: Mondays, 9 - 10 a.m.
Who: Market yourself and gain an edge in today's job market by learning how to write an effective cover letter. We will discuss components of a cover letter, review proper formatting, determine what to include and what to leave out.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Adult Time Out
When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A time to slow down, unwind, and take a break from the usual hustle and bustle of life. Join us for some coloring and/or other mindfulness activities.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Baby Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 12 - 12:30 p.m. & 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Bring your baby (18 mos & under) for lap-sit stories, songs, and bubbles!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Storytime
When: Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 - 10:30 & 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
San Marcos Fiber Arts
When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: The library invites you to sit and knit, crochet, weave, sew, or work on any other fiber project in a relaxed atmosphere with good company. Bring your own projects to work on and join us every Wednesday evening.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Ask a Master Gardener
When: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Where: San Marcos Public Library Lobby Who: Master Gardener and staff member, Christi, will be available at a table in the lobby to answer your gardening questions. Stop by and ask Christi your gardening questions.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Resumes Made Easy (Except April 25) When: Thursdays, from 1 - 2 p.m.
Who: Are you job hunting but need help with your resume? Learn how to create a resume, update the one you have, or have your resume reviewed by a librarian. No resume? Bring your employment and education history.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Job Search Help
When: Fridays from 10 - 11 a.m.
(Except April 5) Who: Let us help you find new employment every step of the way! We will help you find new job postings, write your resume or cover letter, and go into the interview prepared and with confidence.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Tech Friday
When: Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: The library offers free technology and computer help every Friday in basic computing skills, internet, email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
You can also get help with your mobile device.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Fiber Friends
When: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: The library invites you to sit and knit, crochet, weave, sew, or work on any other fiber project in a relaxed atmosphere with good company. Bring your own projects to work on and join us every Friday morning.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
E5 Fitness
When: Fridays, 3 - 4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come enjoy a science-based functional fitness class--self-paced. Info: Call 512-393-8200
Wild Wednesdays
When: Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside What: Wild Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday with a different wildlife theme each month. This free, kid-focused program includes education through natural history items, a self-guided activity, thematic color sheet, craft and more. No registration is required for this come-and-go program.
LifeLong Learning: 10-year Anniversary
When: Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come celebrate a Decade of LifeLong Learning in San Marcos!
Launched by Marianne Reese, LifeLong Learning provides programs in San Marcos, to ensure older adults can participate in courses, lectures, and other learning opportunities. RSVP to [email protected] Info: Call 512-393-8200
Tax Aide
When: Monday, April 15, 1:30 to 5 p.m., Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Trained volunteers from AARP prepare individual tax returns for free by appointment at the library starting in February. To register go to: aarp.org/ money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations. html or call the library.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Sales When: Tuesday, April 16, 12 - 3 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Get great deals on gently used books! Highlighted topics for April are fiber crafts & travel.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Garabatos
When: Tuesday, April 16, 23 & 30; Thursday, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Release your inner artist using a variety of media and playful techniques to gain confidence, become more mindful, slow down, tune your observational and improvisational skills, and be more present. Bilingual. This program is funded by St. David's Foundation; ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Mindfulness Meditation
When: Tuesdays, April 16, 23 & 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Participants (all levels) will be introduced to different Mindfulness Meditation practices, including “sitting,” “standing” and “lying.” Funded by St.
David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
60+ Indoor Cornhole
When: Tuesday, April 16, 1 p.m.
What: Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to this sport, join us once a month for 60+ Indoor Cornhole at the San Marcos Activity Center. Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their bags at the platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.
Benefits of playing Cornhole for Senior Citizens include increased mobility and leg strength, depth perception and vision, and balance and hip mobility.
For more information call 512-393-8280.
Express Yourself! Self-Discovery through Expressive Arts
When: Tuesday, April 16, 23 & 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. AND Thursday, April 4,11 & 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. NO MEETING ON April 25th!
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Put on a lens of discovery and use art-making, writing, play, sound, and movement to explore and express who you are! Participants love Express Yourself for the community and playfulness, and leave feeling inspired, free, and more at ease within themselves. No creative arts skills are required, just a willingness to have fun and try something new! Materials provided.
Funded by St. David's Foundation; 18 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
ENG-Aging Series When: Tuesday, April 16, 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join Kathy Palmer, Aging and Care Consultant presents on Alzheimer’s and Dementia—how to tell the difference and why it matters. Funded by St.
David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Family Queer Game Night
When: Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Bring your favorite board game, trading card game, or tabletop game, or play some of ours! For LGBTQIA+ families and all those who support and love them. All ages are welcome! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Squashing Stress
When: Wednesday, April 17 & 24; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Learn the appeal and versatility of DAS, Air Dry paper-based clay—to knead, roll, shape and form objects while enjoying the stress reduction provided by the soothing, tactile nature of the material. Once dry, pieces are painted and glazed and used to make jewelry, trinket trays, ornaments, small sculptures and whatever else we can imagine. Classes begin with a gentle stretch to get us all in the right frame of mind and promote a spirit of camaraderie and trust in a safe, non-judgmental space where process takes precedence over product. All materials provided.
Funded by St. David’s Foundation; for ages 18 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Caregiving Connections
When: Thursday, April 18 & 25, 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Caregiver support group.
Facilitator: Kathy Palmer. Funded by St. David’s Foundation. 18 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
60+ SMASH Sack Lunch Social and Bingo When: Thursday, April 18, 12:30 p.m.
For each SMASH Sack Lunch Social and Bingo meeting, participants will need to bring their own sack lunch to eat while socializing with friends before we play Bingo. The Sack Lunch Social will begin at 12:30 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Water and tea will be provided as well as bingo prizes.
Location: San Marcos Activity Center FREE!
For more information, call 512-393-8280.
Homeschool Meet & Greet
When: Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m-12 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Homeschooling families are invited to the library for activities, socialization, and fun!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
San Souci Presents Dance is Like a Fine Wine When: Thursday, April 18, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: A dance and film presentation featuring dancers from around the world with a focus on dancers across the age spectrum. Sponsored by San Marcos Art Commission.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Prom for Adults with Disabilities
When: Friday, April 19, 7 - 10 p.m.
Adults with disabilities, ages 18 and up, you are invited to a wonderful evening of dancing and fun!
Put on your fanciest duds and dancing shoes for your Prom at the San Marcos Activity Center. Dance the night away to great music by DJ Frank Gallo. We will have wonderful door prizes and a concession stand. Participants that require assistance must be accompanied by an assistant.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center. Ages 18+ Admission is FREE!
Call 393-8280 for more information.
TTRPG Club
When: Saturday, April 20, 2 - 5:45 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join us for some tabletop role-playing games! Talk and play Dungeons and Dragons, Traveller, Battle Tech, and so much more!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Julia Robinson Math Festival
When: Saturday, April 20, 12-4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Get ready to dive into a world of mathematical wonder with a variety of games and challenges, tailored to math enthusiasts ages 5 and above.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
