Community Calendar for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012

Thursday

Zumba Gold and Fitness 8:30 a.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Dance and fitness for active older adults. Info: 428-7421.

Tai Chi for Seniors 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., Fairfield Senior Center, Round Table Room, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Meditation and deep breathing benefits the entire body by reducing stress, alleviating arthritis and increasing muscle strength. Enrollment required. Fee. Info: 429-6291.

Suisun Senior Partners meeting 9:45 a.m., Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Drive. Advisory committee consists of board of directors and seniors to help benefit and encourage the growth and programs for the Suisun City Senior Center. The public is welcome to attend and encouraged to share ideas.

Sons in Retirement, Branch 99 Noon, Elks Lodge, 302 Parker St., Vacaville. Lunch meeting with guest speakers. No initiation. No monthly fees other than voluntary contributions to cover expenses. Info: 447-2953.

Getting Back to Work Group 1:30 p.m., Vacaville Public Library Cultural Center, 1020 Ulatis Drive. Group of and for job seekers share information to find work. Info: Lani Clarke, laclarke@solanocounty.com.

Hip Hop Hustle 5 p.m., Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City. Burn calories and drop pounds with easy-to-follow hip-hop and dance moves. Info: www.GoKroc.org.

Worship Hula 5 p.m. (up to 12 years old), 6 p.m. (ages 13 to adult), Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City. Info: www.GoKroc.org.

Solano Silver Round Club 5:30 p.m., Hometown Buffet, 1350 Gateway Blvd., Suite D2, Fairfield. Info: 642-0216.

Vaca Valley Tea Party Holiday Celebration 6 p.m., Pietro’s No. 2, 679 Merchant St., Vacaville. Fisher House at Travis Air Force Base is the focus of this year’s Season of Giving. Bring a plate of homemade Christmas cookies. Donations and cookies will be delivered to Fisher House. Guest speaker Leo Whitton will offer insights into the recently passed Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Info and reservations 514-0360 or vacatpp@gmail.com.

Fairfield Relay for Life Relay Committee and Team Captains Holiday Potluck 6 to 7:30, Solano County Library, 1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield. Wear an ugly sweater and bring a dish to share. Info: Jackie at 486-4145, jackie.relay@yahoo.com.

Compassionate Friends Support Group 7 to 9 p.m., Fairfield Family Moose Lodge, 623 Taylor St. For bereaved parents. Info: Sherry Sanchez-Schmidt, 208-1773, sherryj707@aol.com.

Solano Classic Car Club 7 p.m., Denny’s, 2980 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Info: Berkeley Kent, 422-2251.

National Council of Negro Women 7 p.m., Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Drive. Info: 422-8053.

Valley Writers Association 7 p.m., Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Writers of any genre and all ages welcome. Info: Norma Green, 422-8072.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2333 7:30 p.m., 427 Main St., Suisun City. Info: 429-9140.

Order of Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 412 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Info: 429-8254.

Friday

Senior Coalition of Solano County Noon to 2 p.m., Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas St., Fairfield. Info: 864-3984.

PAL Boxing 5:30 p.m., Matt Garcia Youth Center, 250 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Train to compete inside the ring or just try the latest workout trend. No special equipment is necessary. Annual fee. Info: 422-6288.

Nicotine Anonymous Support Group 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Unity Hall, 711 Empire St., Fairfield. Info: 580-7827.

VacaValley Ramblers Square Dance Club 7 to 9:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 897 Cotting Lane, Vacaville. Couples, singles, and children 10 and up. Info: 685-3969.

PAL Hip Hop Dance Class 7 p.m., Matt Garcia Youth Center, 750 Travis Blvd., Fairfield. Bliss Dance Company leads the class every Tuesday and Friday. Open to all PAL Members, ages 13 to 18. Info: 422-6288, www.fairfield-pal.org.

Coming Up

Holiday Home and Hearth Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Ave. Eight delightfully decorated homes will be open for you to view, six of which are new to the public this year. Holiday refreshments will be served at the museum. Tickets are on sale Nov. 14 through Dec. 15 at the museum. Info: 447-4513.

Christmas Music Sing-a-long and Cookie Exchange 11 a.m. Saturday,  Courtyard by Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield. Sponsored by the Chief Solano Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Advance reservations by Dec. 12. Info:451-7768.

Northern Cal Fibro Friends meeting 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1010 Nut Tree Road, Suite #240, Vacaville. All who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or have a family member or friend diagnosed with fibromyalgia are welcome. Info: Valma Honeyfield 530-756-9153 or Jan Fowler 448-5786.

Fundraiser to benefit Williams-Syndrome all day Sunday, Carl’s Jrs., 2380 Texas Street, Fairfield and 98 Peabody Road, Vacaville. Proceeds from the day will be donated to the fight against Williams-Syndrome. Info: 425-5181.

Reindeer Aquatics Games noon to 4 p.m.Dec. 22, Aquatics Complex at Allan Witt Park, Fairfield. Bring your swim suit and towel, and enjoy an afternoon of swimming, Reindeer Games, and visits with Santa, Mr. gator and Ms. Allie. Info: 428-7726.

Domini Williams

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