The Alpena Senior Citizens Center has many events planned for January, in addition to their regular weekly programming.

Today and every Thursday, double deck pinochle is at 12:30 p.m., and needle craft group is at 1 p.m.

This Friday, Widow’s Club is at 10:30 a.m., for those who need a place to cry, laugh, or just talk with others who understand.

This Saturday is a Euchre Tournament, with meal and registration from 5 to 6 p.m. and play beginning right at 6 p.m. Admission is $15 per person and includes the meal. You do not need to be a senior to participate. This tournament is paying four places, 50/50.

On Mondays, the senior center has low impact exercises at 9:30 a.m., led by instructors who are certified by the Arthritis Foundation, and euchre at 12:30 p.m.

On Tuesdays, spitzer is at 12:30 p.m.

On Wednesdays, the senior center has low impact exercises at 9:30 a.m., led by instructors who are certified by the Arthritis Foundation, and card bingo at 12:25 p.m.

On Thursday, Jan. 9, an Early-Stage Alzheimer’s support group meets from 1 to 2 p.m., for those living in the early stages of dementia. Call BJ or Annie to sign up.

On Thursday, Jan. 9, don’t miss an evening of live music with “Carole & Company.” Dinner is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and entertaiment is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, peas and pears. The suggested donation for those over age 60 is $3.50. The charge is $7 for those under age 60.

On Fridays, the senior center has low impact exercises at 9:30 a.m., led by instructors who are certified by the Arthritis Foundation, Taiwan Maj Jong at noon, and single deck pinochle at 12:30 p.m.

On Monday, Jan. 13, the center will host “Step-By-Step Organizing” at 10:30 a.m. with professional organizer Doris Puls. Call BJ to reserve a spot.

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 501 River Tours has a casino bus tour going to Odawa Casino in Petoskey. Arrive at the senior center at 8 a.m. to check in before the bus departs. The bus will return around 5 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Call to reserve a spot.

On Thursday, Jan. 16, a card party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., for $5 per person.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Alpena Senior Citizens Center will host its annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser at the Alpena Knights of Columbus Hall, 1880 Hamilton Road, from 5 to 11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit programs at the center. The event will feature a cash bar, dinner, entertainment by Wayne Kendziorski and the KopyKatz, a chance raffle, live and silent auction, 50/50 and more. Tickets are $40, available at the center.

On Sunday, Jan. 19, Sunday Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with breakfast frittata, biscuits and gravy, and strawberry shortcake. The suggested donation for those over age 60 is $3.50. The charge is $7 for those under age 60.

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Hopeful Journey is at 1 p.m., for women age 55 and older raising relative children in Alpena County. To sign up, call BJ or Annie.

Call the senior center with any questions at 989-356-3585, or visit www.alpenaseniors.com.