Chili Senior Center programs

Tuesday Talks - Tuesday at 11 a.m. A guest speaker will be featured each week. Coffee provided. The center is located at 3235 Chili Avenue. January 18 - Bristol Valley Theater - John Locke; January 25 - History of Rochester Churches - Brian Mount; February 1 - History of Rochester Transportation - Larry Naukam; February 8 - Million Dollar Poorhouse: Monroe Community Hospital - Steve Bartlett; February 15 - Seeing Eye Dogs - Glenna Godown; February 22 - Houseplants - Carol Krisanda, Cornell Co-operative Extension.

Line Dancing Class - Thursdays, January 13 - February 17 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. No partner necessary. Instructed by Will Herzog. $12 per person. To register, stop by the senior center at 3235 Chili Avenue. Minimum of 10 people needed to run this program.

Weight Watchers - Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A new session starts January 21. The 16-week session is $159. There is a discount for Preferred Care members. For information call 889-6185.

Ghost Ships of Lake Ontario - Thursday, February 3 at 10 a.m. Free, but registration required. Call 889-6185.

Curling - Friday, January 28 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This outing will include an introduction, short video lesson, an on-ice lesson and an actual curling game. $15 per person. Minimum of eight people required for program to run. Call 889-6185 for more details.

Foot Care - offered third Thursday of each month. Half-hour appointments are scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call the office at 889-6185 to schedule. Participants should bring their own basin and towel. The cost is $15. The next appointments are on Thursday, January 20.

Stretch and Strengthen - offered Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. (except the first Tuesday of month from 3 to 4 p.m.) The class is instructed by Agape Physical Therapy and there is no charge to participate. Call 889-6185 for information.

Pace Exercise Class - offered Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Easy exercises for men and women with arthritis or limited range of motion. Most exercises are done sitting in a chair. The class is instructed by the Arthritis Foundation. $12 for six week pass (or $10 with Preferred Care or Blue Choice). For information contact the center at 889-6185.

Massage - massages by a licensed massage therapist offered twice a month. Appointments are being accepted for Thursday morning January 27. Appointments are either 15 or 30 minutes in length. First 15 minute intro appointment is $10; 15 minute appointment is $15; and a 30 minute appointment is $25. Gift certificates are available. To schedule an appointment call 889-6185.

AARP Defensive Driving Course - for adults age 50 and older on Friday, March 11 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chili Senior Center, 3235 Chili Avenue. After completion of the two-day course, participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in liability and collision insurance. The certification is good for three years. The course is instructed by a certified AARP volunteer instructor. The fee is $10. To register, call 889-6185. Other classes are offered throughout the year. Call for dates.