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August 2019
Creative Writing
David Wallace, a multi-published author whose work has been called “inspired” by The New York Times, brings his expertise to the Mizell Senior Center. Believing that everyone has a story to tell, he will guide you in bringing your story to life – whether as a personal or family memoir, a novel, a play, or poetry. Sign up right away…as class size is limited to 15! Fee for 8-week session: Members $45 / $6 per class – Non-members $60 /…
Find out more »Intermediate Line Dancing w/Greg Klein
Saturdays Beginners, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Intermediate, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Class fee: $7 for 1 hr / $10 for 2 hrs Visit the Ticket Window or call (760)323-5689 x107
Find out more »Widows Or Widowers
Widows or Widowers (WOW) social group is a non-profit organization open to all Widows & Widowers. WOW offers you a chance to socialize with others in similar situations. You can make new friends and get involved in new activities. The fee is: $25 per year to join this exciting group. Mondays, from 10:00am - 11:30am, WOW presents an interesting speaker or lecture. Visitors are welcomed. August 26 Magazine Design~ Anna Kula
Find out more »WOW
Widows or Widowers (WOW) social group is a non-profit organization open to all Widows & Widowers. WOW offers you a chance to socialize with others in similar situations. You can make new friends and get involved in new activities. The fee is: $25 per year to join this exciting group. Mondays, from 10:00am - 11:30am,…Aug 26: " Magazine Design"- Anna Kula
Find out more »Party Bridge
Come play bridge with your friends and meet new ones! Participants are asked to put 50 cents in the kitty for prize money each week. Intermediate to advanced/non-sanction play. Coordinator: Bill Spivey Mondays & Thursdays, 1:00pm-4:30pm Fee: $3 for members / $5 for non-members Visit the Mizell Ticket Window or call (760) 323-5689 x107
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Mexican Train Dominos (Cafe 480)
Mexican Train is a Domino game played mainly in the USA. The object is to accumulate as few points as possible over 13 games. The player with the lowest score is the winner! A double set of 12 dominos is used. Learn to play and join in the fun. Sessions hosted by Alan Teitelman. Wednesdays 12:30pm-3:30pm Free for members / $5 for non-members
Find out more »Mizell Documentary Salon Series
Each documentary is introduced by Bernard “Butch” Epps, MFA, and at the end of each film he, leads a discussion of topics related to the film that are of interest to those in the audience. August 28- Sites of the World's Cultures: Chartres and Spirit of the Middle Ages
Find out more »Movie of the Week
The Mizell Center is pleased to present our Movie of the Week. We bring you the classics, musicals, recent hits, and more with a different featured star each month. Bring your friends and join the Mizell family for popcorn and a great time at the movies. Pick up a monthly schedule of the movies at the Center’s front reception. Aug 29: Dive Bomber (1941)
Find out more »Los Estudiantes
Los Estudiantes is a group of intermediate level Spanish students who enjoy practicing speaking and learning Spanish with others at their level. This is an informal conversational group and welcomes new comers. Class fee: FREE for members / $5 for non-members
Find out more »Pastel Art Studio
Whether you are a beginner or have been drawing for years, this artistic group will allow you to continue to learn and explore different techniques when working in pastels and other techniques – watercolor, and acrylic drawings are also welcomed. This is a self-supported group - no instructor. Fee per class: $5 for members / $10 for non-members (supplies are not included)
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Creative Writing
David Wallace, a multi-published author whose work has been called “inspired” by The New York Times, brings his expertise to the Mizell Senior Center. Believing that everyone has a story to tell, he will guide you in bringing your story to life – whether as a personal or family memoir, a novel, a play, or poetry. Sign up right away…as class size is limited to 15! Fee for 8-week session: Members $45 / $6 per class – Non-members $60 /…
Find out more »September 2019
More Fun with Bridge
Continue your bridge adventure with experienced instructor and Life Master Player, David Goetz. Improve your game and head towards your own fulfillment in the game of bridge. The textbook (Bridge Basics 1 - An Introduction by Audrey Grant) can be provided at an additional cost of $13 or you can purchase it on Amazon or at your local book store will be used for both levels. Game fee: $100 members / $120 non-members (plus $13 for textbook)
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Mizell Documentary Salon Series
Mizell Senior Center Documentary Salon is proud to present a series of documentary films on the subject of European Art and Art History that are available in multimedia .Each documentary is introduced by Bernard “Butch” Epps, MFA, and at the end of each film he, leads a discussion of topics related to the film that are of interest to those in the audience. September 4th: Great Epochs of European Art - The Art of the 20th Century: The break with…
Find out more »Los Estudiantes
Los Estudiantes is a group of intermediate level Spanish students who enjoy practicing speaking and learning Spanish with others at their level. This is an informal conversational group and welcomes new comers. Class fee: FREE for members / $5 for non-members
Find out more »Pastel Art Studio
Whether you are a beginner or have been drawing for years, this artistic group will allow you to continue to learn and explore different techniques when working in pastels and other techniques – watercolor, and acrylic drawings are also welcomed. This is a self-supported group - no instructor. Fee per class: $5 for members / $10 for non-members (supplies are not included)
Find out more »Life Story Writing
Join Instructor Marge Zapala’s writing group for her next five-month, five days advanced class on Fridays and continue to develop and discuss your life story. The exchange of ideas and thoughts will polish and direct your writing skills. Please bring a pencil/pen and pad to class. “Write what should not be forgotten.” ~ Isabel Allende Return Schedule: TBA
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Exploring Life’s Transitions: Psychological & Spiritual Perspectives
James R. Zullo, Ph. D., retired Clinical & Consulting Psychologist, brings over 46 years of expertise specializing in behavioral health and social services practiced in the Chicago area to Mizell. In his continuing workshops, he will lead participants in exploring the various changes and transitions that occur in our lives, how they impact our identity, and what they mean for us now. Free to all!
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Mizell Documentary Salon Series
Mizell Senior Center Documentary Salon is proud to present a series of documentary films on the subject of European Art and Art History that are available in multimedia .Each documentary is introduced by Bernard “Butch” Epps, MFA, and at the end of each film he, leads a discussion of topics related to the film that are of interest to those in the audience. $5.00 for Members/ $6.50 for Non-members…September 11th: The Cool School – How L.A. Learned to Love Modern…
Find out more »Los Estudiantes
Los Estudiantes is a group of intermediate level Spanish students who enjoy practicing speaking and learning Spanish with others at their level. This is an informal conversational group and welcomes new comers. Class fee: FREE for members / $5 for non-members
Find out more »Pastel Art Studio
Whether you are a beginner or have been drawing for years, this artistic group will allow you to continue to learn and explore different techniques when working in pastels and other techniques – watercolor, and acrylic drawings are also welcomed. This is a self-supported group - no instructor. Fee per class: $5 for members / $10 for non-members (supplies are not included)
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Widows Or Widowers Social Club
Widows or Widowers (WOW) social group is a non-profit organization open to all Widows & Widowers. WOW offers you a chance to socialize with others in similar situations. You can make new friends and get involved in new activities. The fee is: $25 per year to join this exciting group. Mondays, from 10:00am - 11:30am, WOW presents an interesting speaker or lecture. Visitors are welcomed. "What's Coming Up @ The Desert Ensemble Theater"- Shawn Abromowitz
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Mizell Documentary Salon Series
Mizell Senior Center Documentary Salon is proud to present a series of documentary films on the subject of European Art and Art History that are available in multimedia .Each documentary is introduced by Bernard “Butch” Epps, MFA, and at the end of each film he, leads a discussion of topics related to the film that are of interest to those in the audience. ) $5.00 for Members/ $6.50 for Non-…members September 18th: Herb and Dorothy: This documentary tells the story…
Find out more »Los Estudiantes
Los Estudiantes is a group of intermediate level Spanish students who enjoy practicing speaking and learning Spanish with others at their level. This is an informal conversational group and welcomes new comers. Class fee: FREE for members / $5 for non-members
Find out more »Pastel Art Studio
Whether you are a beginner or have been drawing for years, this artistic group will allow you to continue to learn and explore different techniques when working in pastels and other techniques – watercolor, and acrylic drawings are also welcomed. This is a self-supported group - no instructor. Fee per class: $5 for members / $10 for non-members (supplies are not included)
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Mizell Documentary Salon Series
Each documentary is introduced by Bernard “Butch” Epps, MFA, and at the end of each film he, leads a discussion of topics related to the film that are of interest to those in the audience. 5.00 For Members/6.50 For Non Members September 25th: Gerhard Richter Painting: This documentary profiles legendary German artist Richter's creative process, juxtaposed with intimate conversations (with his critics, his collaborators, and his American gallerist Marian Goodman) and rare archive material. Together, we watch the 79-year-old create…
Find out more »Los Estudiantes
Los Estudiantes is a group of intermediate level Spanish students who enjoy practicing speaking and learning Spanish with others at their level. This is an informal conversational group and welcomes new comers. Class fee: FREE for members / $5 for non-members
Find out more »Live Healthy! Eisenhower Health Lectures
Once a month, usually the fourth Thursday, Eisenhower's medical staff delivers a lecture on a topic of interest to seniors. Stay on top of medical issues by keeping informed at Mizell! This month's lectures: Thursday, August 22 – “Cancer Information on the Internet”, Speaker: Alison Mayer Sachs, MSW, LSW, OSW-C: Director, Community Outreach & Cancer Support Services. FREE to all! RSVP by calling (760)423-4855 today! Keeping Your Body in Tip Top Shape Thursday, September 26, 1-2 PM Ankit Takyar, MD…
Find out more »Pastel Art Studio
Whether you are a beginner or have been drawing for years, this artistic group will allow you to continue to learn and explore different techniques when working in pastels and other techniques – watercolor, and acrylic drawings are also welcomed. This is a self-supported group - no instructor. Fee per class: $5 for members / $10 for non-members (supplies are not included)
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Widows Or Widowers Social Club
Widows or Widowers (WOW) social group is a non-profit organization open to all Widows & Widowers. WOW offers you a chance to socialize with others in similar situations. You can make new friends and get involved in new activities. The fee is: $25 per year to join this exciting group. Mondays, from 10:00am - 11:30am, WOW presents an interesting speaker or lecture. Visitors are welcomed. 9/30 "How We Care For The Homeless"- Arlene Rosenthal (Director of Well of The Desert
Find out more »October 2019
Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Senior Expo
Desert Oasis Healthcare will be giving Free Flu Shots for Seniors. All our Business Partners will be here to help assist our Senior Community.
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Live Music & Dancing With Dick Brodie and Friends
Summer Live Music & Dancing! Members Free ~ Non-Members $5 For further information visit Joan or Ann at the Ticket Window or call 760-323-5689
Find out more »Pinochle
As you may know...Pinochle is a popular card game played with a unique deck of only 48 cards, which contains two of each suite of the Nines, Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces; there are no 2 through 8 rank cards. The game can be played with either two, three, or four, players. The object is to accumulate points by either winning tricks, or by melding a combination of cards. The meld of the Jack of Diamonds and the Queen…
Find out more »Mizell Sing Along Singers
Got a voice? Love to sing? Why not join this lively group of happy singers and make some wonderful music together! We’ve gathered three great piano players from our Dick Broadie & Friends roster of musicians to assist us. Bring your favorite tune(s) and let’s make it a date and ‘sing along’! Tuesdays Starting: May 21, 2019 1:00pm-2:00pm Free to all!
Find out more »June 2020
Cover to Cover Book Club
Come and join a group of avid readers who love to share their thoughts on the latest books on the second Thursday of each month. The delightful group gets a select book each month to read and discuss. Thursday June 11, " News of the World" by Paulette Jiles FREE to members / $5 for non-members
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