Special Events

Bring the Family to Paint a Racoon with me!  ALL AGES WELCOME!

🎨❄️ PAINT PARTY ALERT! ❄️🎨
Join us on Friday, January 9th from 5–7 PM at the Sierra Senior Center for a fun, family-friendly paint night featuring… Ronnie the Raccoon! 🦝💙

This adorable winter raccoon is painted on a 14x11 canvas, and the design is beginner-friendly — perfect for all ages! Bring the kids, bring a friend, or come enjoy a relaxing evening just for YOU. ✨

💲 Only $25 per painter
💙 Senior Center Members get $5 OFF!

📍 Location:
Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Ln, Oakhurst, CA 93644

👩‍🎨 Instructor: Rhiana Jones
rhianajones@handmadejoybyrhi.com

Handmade Joy by Rhi

✨ Reserve your seat:
Non-Member: https://square.link/u/26aPcBe0

Member: https://square.link/u/etDRr2It

Don’t wait — spots fill quickly! Let’s kick off January with creativity, laughter, and a super cute raccoon! 🦝 Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.

Ever wondered how to preserve fresh, ripe oranges straight from the tree? Join us for a hands-on canning class where you’ll learn how to make delicious Honey Orange Slices using safe, tested food preservation methods!

📅 Friday, January 16th, 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA

💲 $20 per person – Registration required
👉 Paying online is best: https://link.ucanr.edu/honeyorangeslices

This class is taught by the UC Master Food Preserver Program and is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to expand their home canning skills. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques and go home with confidence (and inspiration!) to preserve seasonal citrus.

👩‍🍳 Please wear:
• An apron
• Closed-toed shoes
• Hair pulled back

📞 Questions? Call or text Barbara at (559) 448-7178

Spots are limited—sign up early and come learn a delicious way to savor citrus all year long! 🍊✨

Gardening in the foothills comes with unique challenges—and unique rewards! Join us for an informative, beginner-friendly workshop on Foothill Gardening, where local Master Gardeners will share tips, insights, and practical advice for growing successfully in the Eastern Madera County foothills.

📅 Friday, January 23rd, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA

🎤 Presented by UC Master Gardeners
Zara Durgaryan & Carol Mireles

🌿 Learn about:
• Soil and climate challenges in foothill gardens
• Plant selection for local conditions
• Seasonal considerations and problem-solving tips
• How to work with nature instead of against it

✨ Workshops are open to the public and FREE of charge!
Whether you’re brand new to gardening or a seasoned grower, you’ll walk away with helpful knowledge tailored to our local environment.

📞 Questions or want to join the email list?
Call (559) 365-6342 or email graceacs@sti.net

We hope to see you there—come grow with us! 🌼🌿

 Preview of the second Sierra Senior Center Party in January.

🎨✨ WINTER PAINT PARTY! ✨🎨
Join us on Friday, January 23rd from 5–7 PM at the Sierra Senior Center for a magical painting experience: Enchanted Winter Night! ❄️🌙🦌

This serene winter forest scene with a silhouetted deer is perfect for beginners and fun for all ages. Bring your kids, your friends, or treat yourself to a cozy creative night out! 💙🎨

💲 Only $25 per painter
💙 Senior Center Members save $5!
🖼 11x14 canvas included

📍 Location:
Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Ln, Oakhurst, CA 93644

👩‍🎨 Instructor: Rhiana Jones
rhianajones@handmadejoybyrhi.com

facebook.com/handmadejoybyrhi

✨ Register here:
Non-Member - https://square.link/u/PlMLgDpF
Member - https://square.link/u/IO6ViK6H

Let’s paint something magical together! ❄️🦌💙 If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

We’re rolling out the red carpet for the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to our community. Please join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon as our way of saying thank you for all that you do!

Enjoy a delicious lunch, great company, and a joyful celebration in your honor. We truly couldn’t do this without you—and we can’t wait to celebrate you.

📅 Saturday, January 31
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Ln, Oakhurst

👉 Please register in advance using the link or QR code so we can prepare for you.

We look forward to celebrating our volunteers and sharing a wonderful afternoon together! 🎉🙌