Community
C alendar
May 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!
Wild Wednesdays
When: Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive 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. FREE!
60+ Game Day
When: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays, 12:30 - 4 p.m.
What: Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provided. New members are welcome. We had a great response from people that want to learn to play Mahjong. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough people to teach them. If you know how to play Mahjong and are interested in helping others learn to play, please join us for Game Day on Mondays. We have also been asked to see if there are people interested in playing Pinochle, Euchre, Backgammon, Canasta, and regular dominoes. If you have any questions, or would like to play any of these games, call 512-393-8275 or email to [email protected]. Registration for Game Day is no longer required. Make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game!
Where: San Marcos Activity Center
Call for Submissions for When the River Speaks Poetry Publication
When: Ongoing Who: When the River Speaks is a new anthology of community poems and artwork, available free at the library. Want to submit your work?
Send poems, art, or questions to [email protected].
Everyone is invited to share the spirit of creativity!
Info: Call 512-393-8200 or [email protected]
Yoga: Monday Night Reset
When: Monday, May 13 & 20, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join yoga teacher E.D. Watson for a chill, relaxing yoga practice. Bring a mat and any props you like to use.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Writer’s Inc.
When: Monday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: It’s simple: we write and share! 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Garabatos
When: Tuesdays, May 14, 21 & 28; Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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. Funded by St. David's Foundation; 8 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
D&D Sessions When: Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come play D&D at the library with our noncommittal sessions! Some knowledge is preferred. Teens and adults are welcome.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
VLS Free Legal Aid
When: Tuesday, May 14, and every second Tuesday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - CLINIC STARTS (Application closes at 6:45 p.m.)
Who:Receive FREE LEGAL ADVICE from a licensed attorney volunteer. Some cases may qualify for additional legal services. Please note: We do not help with criminal or immigration matters.
Reciba ASESORIAMENTO LEGAL GRATUITO de un abogado licenciado voluntario. Algunos casos pueden calificar para servicios legales adicionales. Tenga en cuenta: No ayudamos con asuntos penales o de inmigración.
Spanish language interpreters available.
Intérpretes de español disponibles.
Where: San Marcos Public Library, Meeting Room A Info: Call 512-393-8200
Express Yourself! Self-Discovery through Expressive Arts When: Tuesdays, May 14 & 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. AND Thursdays, May 9 & 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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! All materials provided. Funded by St. David's Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Active Balance
When: Tuesday, May 14 and May 28, from 12 - 1 p.m.
What: CHRISTUS HomeCare brings you our new balance class, Active Balance. Join us this month for a balance class that will improve your safety and decrease your risk of falls.
This class is for those 60 and above, at all activity levels. It will improve your confidence, strength and flexibility while increasing mobility. Active Balance will be held on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month Where: San Marcos Activity Center.
Participants need to wear loose, comfortable clothing with rubber-soled shoes.
Information: 512-393-8280.
Mindfulness Meditation
When: Wednesdays, May 15, 22 & 29, from 9:30 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.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Family Queer Game Night
When: Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. 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.
60+ Monthly Bingo
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2 - 3 p.m.
Will you be the next one to shout “BINGO?” You’ll never know unless you join us for our monthly Bingo program at the San Marcos Activity Center. Each month, we provide Bingo with great prizes and light refreshments. Participants are allowed to play 3 bingo cards each game. Registration is not required. You do not need to be a member of the Activity Center to attend. Come join the fun B-4, during, and after! Location: San Marcos Activity Center from. FREE! For more information, call 512-393-8275.
Gelli Painting
When: May 15, 22 & 29; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come have fun and let loose! Experiment with this wonderful way to create your own papers. 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 and up.
Homeschool Meetup
When: Thursday, May 16, 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.
Lego Mania
When: Thursday, May 16, 4-5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Ages 4 and up are invited to join us for free play with other Lego-loving kids!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Caregiving Connections
When: May 16, 23 & 30, 6 p.m. 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
History Happy Hour
When: Thursday, May 16, 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio Street Peter Dedek, Public History & Architecture Professor at TXST, will be our guest speaker. Members are welcome to bring a friend, sip on wine and nibble on wonderful appetizers.
60+ S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social When: May 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and Sunset Bowling Lanes are hosting a Bowling Social each month, on Thursday afternoons. These bowling events are for ages 60 + Where: Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 HWY 123 The fee for this event is $5/person, which includes shoe rental and 2 games of bowling. We do ask that you RSVP to [email protected] or call 512393-8275 so we can reserve enough lanes. The $5 cost will be paid to Sunset Bowling on the day of the event. For more information, call 512-393-8280.
Bring a friend, it will be a SMASH!
Using AI to Assist Your Job Search
When: Friday, May 17, 9 - 10 a.m.
Who: AI can revolutionize your job search by providing personalized recommendations, streamlining the application process, and offering insights on how to improve your resume for better visibility to potential employers.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Conference Room Info: Call 512-393-8200
Adult Collage
When: Sunday, May 19, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come create a collage! Supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring additional materials.
Facilitated by Stevie Black. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
ENG-Aging Series When: Tuesday, May 21, 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join Kathy Palmer, Aging and Care Consultant to present. Funded by St. David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
60+ Indoor Cornhole
When: Tuesday, May 21, 1 p.m.
What: Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to this sport, join us for 60+ Indoor Cornhole Where: 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.
Queer Game Night
When: Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Bring your favorite board game, trading card game (TCG), or tabletop game and come play in an inclusive, safe, and sober environment. For folx of the LGBTQIA+ community and all those who support and love them. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
1 Million Cups SMTX
When: Wednesday, May 22, 9 - 10 a.m.
Who: Free, monthly educational program designed to engage, connect, and support local entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
60+ Virtual Reality
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 3 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to swim with the sharks or go on an African safari? Would you like to visit the Eiffel Tower or the Great Pyramids of Egypt? Well, now you can, using virtual reality. Try out this latest technology for free by signing up for our 60+ Virtual Reality program, sponsored by Brookdale San Marcos South and conducted by Aging is Cool. Registration is required and is limited to 16 individuals. Register for our 60+ Virtual Reality by visiting www. sanmarcostx.gov/goparks and clicking on the Active Older Adults tab, or by calling 512-393-8280. This program fills up fast but does have a waitlist.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center.
