OAM Events
Transportation Options
Do you want to attend Older Americans Month events, but don't know how you will get there? Our community partners are here to help!
RTC FlexRIDE: Their fixed-route bus service makes it easy to travel to the May 2025 events celebrating Older Americans Month. RTC offers on-demand transportation in select areas, including Sparks-Spanish Springs, North Valleys, Somersett-Verdi, and South Meadows, for added convenience. For more information, please call RTC Customer Service at (775) 348-7433 or visit their website at www.rtcwashoe.com
RTC Senior Ride/Taxi Bucks/Lyft/Uber: In addition, RTC provides $60 worth of free taxi rides each month for residents aged 60 and over, veterans, and RTC Access clients of any age within the Reno-Sparks area. Visit RTC's 4th Street Station at the Reno bus terminal to apply. If you prefer rideshare services, eligible riders can receive $60 in free Lyft or Uber rides each month instead.
Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada (N4) offers Reno/Sparks elders 60+ a monthly $80 of free Lyft rides inside Washoe County, and another $80 worth for $40. Folks with disabilities of any age pay $40 for $80 of Lyft monthly. Call them at (775) 453-4774 or visit their website at www.neighbornv.org.
Access to Health Care has free transportation for people with Medicare to medical appointments, getting prescriptions and groceries. Call them at (877) 385-2345 or go online to www.accesstohealthcare.org. Check with your own medical plan to see if they offer this benefit. Call 2-1-1 for more statewide services.
UNR's Sanford Center for Aging offers free transportation for Washoe residents 60+ and need transportation for medical appointments, groceries, or errands. Call (775) 784-4774 or email them at sanfordmobility@unr.edu
*Sanford also offers free wellness programs and medication management for seniors.
List of Events
*If an event does not have a price on it then it is FREE! For Seniors*
Multiple Day Events
AARP Nevada Age-Friendly Reno Walk and Talk
Walk with AARP Age-Friendly volunteers every Wednesday in May at 10:00am. Meet some new friends and get some easy exercise in a great green space!
Time: Every Wednesday: 10:00am May 6, 13, 20, & 27
Contact: (775) 240-2745 or email: donnanorm1@yahoo.com
Location: Teglia’s Paradise Park, meet in the parking lot of the Activity Center, 2745 Elementary Dr., Reno 89512
AARP Age-Friendly: Learn to Play Bocce Ball and Shuffleboard
Learn to play bocce ball and shuffleboard. All equipment supplied. Kids and grandkids are welcome to come with you to learn, too.
Time: Mondays: 10:30am-1:00pm May 16 & 30
Contact: (775) 240-2745 or email: donnanorm1@yahoo.com
Location: Teglia’s Paradise Park, meet in the parking lot of the Activity Center, 2745 Elementary Dr., Reno 89512
Circle of Life Hospice - Senior Idol Competition
Talent Competition for Seniors in the Community. Tryouts are May 5 and 12. Golden tickets are given to those we select to move forward to the finale. The finale is on May 19 when we choose three winners.
Prizes: 1st place $250, 2nd Place $125, 3rd $75.
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm. May 5, 12, & 19
Contact: (775) 233-9795 or email: jrivas@colhospice.com
Location: Washoe County Senior Center, 1155 E 9th St. Reno, NV 89512
The Discovery – Free every Wednesday in May
The Discovery, Nevada’s largest hands-on science center, boasts ever-changing exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), all designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and the joy of lifelong learning in all who visit. Current exhibits include Energy/Energía, Inside Out: An Anatomy Experience, Truckee Connects, and more.
Time: Every Wednesday: 10:00am-10:00pm May 6, 13, 20, & 27
Contact: (775) 398-5940 or email: pturner@nvdm.org
Location: The Discovery, 490 S Center St., Reno, NV 89501
Learn to Play Beanbag Baseball with the Washoe County Misfits Team
Come play with our award-winning beanbag baseball team every week. The game is like cornhole, but the board has 10 holes for the bases, foul balls, homeruns and outs. We have beanbags to loan and lots of encouragement as you learn how to throw a bag and hit your target. All abilities welcome!
Time: Every Tues. & Fri. 1:30pm-3:30pm May 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, & 29
Contact: (775) 223-9577 or email: baumanni@reno.gov
Location: Washoe County Senior Center, 1155 E 9th St., Reno, NV 89512
Line Dance Classes – Free Every Monday in May
Join us for free line dance classes for seniors taught by Sara B Dancin'. No experience needed!
Time: Every Monday: 1:30pm-3:00pm May 5, 12, 19, & 26
Contact: (775) 351-4771 or email: baumanni@reno.gov
Location: Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, 1301 Valley Road, Reno, NV 89512
National Automobile Museum
Senior (62+) discount admission $15
The National Automobile Museum houses over 240 rare and classic cars from the Harrah collection, showcasing the history of the automobile with authentic street scenes and interactive exhibits for all ages, including a children’s activity center. Regular admission $16, military/vets/first responders $14, youth (6-17) $13, children 5 and under free.
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Fri., 10:00am-4:00pm Sat. & Sun.
Contact: (775) 333-9307 or email: jada@automuseum.org
Location: 1 Museum Dr., Reno, NV 89501
Nevada Museum of Art
Free every Wednesday in May
See this amazing museum full of world-class art in the heart of Reno!
Time: Every Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm May 6, 13, 20, & 27
Contact: (775) 329-3333 or email: chelseylundin@nevadaart.org
Location: Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St., Reno, NV 89501
Red Hawk Golf and Resort
Every Day in May - Guest Rates on Golf
Enjoy the Member Guest rate for green fees for the month of May. You must mention this special to receive the discount. Rates and times vary. Not valid with other discounts. Contact the Golf Shop to make a tee time.
Rates: (includes cart)
$49 after 12pm 7 days a week
$70 before 12pm Monday-Friday
$85 before 12pm Saturday and Sunday
Contact: (775) 626-4599 Golf Shop
Time: May 1-31 (the hours the resort is open)
Location: Red Hawk Golf & Resort, 6600 N Wingfield Parkway, Sparks, NV 89436
Reno Silver Dollar Chorus – Evenings of Barbershop
Watch their weekly practice! Join the Silver Dollar Chorus – Reno’s award-winning men’s barbershop chorus – for an evening of music. Enjoy the ringing of barbershop chords during these rehearsals, and if you wish, join in the singing!
Time: Every Tuesday: 6:30pm-8:30pm May 5, 12, 19, & 26
Contact: (775) 846-7161 or email: nhowardbass@gmail.com
Location: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Clay St., Reno, NV 89501
Senior Art Class
Join us for a free art class in partnership with Sierra Arts Foundation.
Registration is required. Call 775-351-4771 or visit reno.gov/seniors to reserve a spot.
Time: Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:30pm May 13 & 27
Contact: (775) 351-4771 or email: baumanni@reno.gov
Location: McKinley Arts and Culture Center East and West Gallery, 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV 89503
Senior Art Show
Free every Monday through Friday in May
Come and check out local art submitted by seniors in our community.
Time: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm May 1–21 Contact: (775) 351-4771 or email: baumanni@reno.gov
Location: McKinley Arts and Culture Center East and West Gallery, 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV 89503
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Provided by Sanford Center for Aging, this free, 7-week program is for family caregivers of adults with chronic conditions. It starts Monday, May 11 and goes through June 29. (No class May 25 for Memorial Day).
https://bit.ly/SanfordSpring26Wellness
Time: Every Monday: 2:00pm-3:30pm May 11 and 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Contact: (775) 379-3964 or email: pyattk@unr.edu
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Sparks Heritage Museum
Every Friday in May FREE
Discover the rich heritage and diversity of Sparks and the Truckee Meadows.
Time: Every Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29.
Contact: (775) 355-1144 or email: info@sparksmuseum.org
Location: Sparks Museum, 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, NV 89431
Walk With Us Walks
Walk with Us is a program within the Parks & Recreation Department offering free guided informational walks led by Reno Rangers. This series of walks is designed to be inclusive to individuals with limited mobility, individuals with dementia, caregivers, and all members of the community.
Time: Every Wednesday: 11:00am-12:00pm May 6, 13, 20, & 27
Contact: (775) 334-1201 or email: bouchers@reno.gov
Location: Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Dr., Reno, NV 85909
Zumba Gold - G Fusion Fitness & Health
Free every Wednesday and Thursday in May
Try a free Zumba Gold class! Combine exercise with rhythms that make you smile!
Time: Every Wednesday: 10:30am-11:30am, every Thursday: 11:00am-12:00pm
May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28
Contact: (775) 846-2952 or email: patriciagallimore1@gmail.com
Location: Two locations:
Wednesdays - Teglia's Paradise Park
2745 Elementary Dr., Reno, NV 89512
Thursdays - Neil Rd., Recreation Center (Gym)
3925 Neil Rd., Reno, NV 89506