Humana Health, Wellness, and Informational Classes When: Aug. 27, 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: Humana wants to help members of the community achieve better health and well-being so they’re able to take care of themselves and those who matter most to them. This is why they developed many resources to help people find their path to good health and well-being.
Programs-in-a-box is an initiative to help their associates provide educational health and wellness content to the communities they serve.
Their comprehensive library features over 35 classes. Their educational classes range from 30–60 minutes and cover a variety of wellbeing topics. The programs- in-a-box library features presentations from the following categories: Health and Lifestyle, Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Caregiving, Chronic Conditions and Technology.
Info: The topic for August is Battling the Aging Brain.
Registration/Cost: Free 60+ S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social When: Aug. 28, 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 Hwy 123.
What: The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and Sunset Bowling Lanes are hosting a Bowling Social each month.
Info: These bowling events are for ages 60+.
Registration/Cost: The fee for this event is $6/person, which includes shoe rental and 2 games of bowling. RSVP via nriali@sanmarcostx. gov or call 512393-8275 so organizers can reserve enough lanes. $6 cost will be paid to Sunset Bowling on the day of the event.
The Community Calendar continues on page 6 SMART Orchestra: 6th Annual Composer’s Recital When: Saturday, August 30, noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Lobby Who: Come listen to a chamber music recital, showcasing the creative talents of local composers, featuring a diverse selection of original works. This event celebrates the vibrant musical community by bringing fresh, innovative compositions to the stage, offering a unique and inspiring musical experience. Info: Call 512-3938200 Theater with Dinner When: Aug. 30, 6 p.m.
Where: Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413, 1701 Hunter Rd.
Who: Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 & Auxiliary and the Broke Thespians Actors What: “Bingo Night at the Golden Acres Retirement Home” — an interactive mystery performed by Broke Thespian Theatre Company. The ticket includes a spaghetti plate dinner with a roll, salad, cookie and beverage. Alcohol sold separately.
Info: This production will raise money for renovation and roof repairs at the VFW Hall.
Registration/Cost: $20 September Fight the Fall When: Sept. 3, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center Who: Fyzical Therapy & Balance What: Welcome to Fyzical Therapy & Balance’s Fight the Fall, balance and fall prevention class. Balance is in their name, and they specialize in it. At FYZICAL, fall prevention is one of the cornerstones of their mission.
Info: Each class meeting will focus on static and dynamic balance, home safety, balance strategies, and education. Instructors will assess each person’s level of confidence and instruct in strengthening and strategies that are specific for balance and general stability. Participants need to wear loose, comfortable clothing with rubber-soled shoes.
Registration/Cost: Registration is preferred but is not required. You can register for Fight the Fall by visiting www.sanmarcostx. gov/goparks and clicking on the Active Older Adult tab, calling 512-3938280 or stopping by the San Marcos Activity Center. 1 Million Cups SMTX When: Every first Wednesday Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 9 10 a.m.
Who: Free, monthly educational program designed to engage, connect, and support local entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Where: San Marcos Public Library 60+ Super Senior Jeopardy When: Sept. 3, 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: What is a fun, triviabased program offered at the San Marcos Activity Center to those 60 and above? If you answered Super Senior “Jeopardy,” you would be correct. This group social will include playing a “Jeopardy like” trivia game from Jeopardy-Labs.com.
Info: Participants will take turns choosing the category and amount of the question. Each participant will have the opportunity to answer each question. For every correct answer, participants will be awarded the “amount” of the question. For every incorrect answer, the “amount” of the question will be deducted from the participant’s score. Points are not awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
Registration/Cost: Registration is not required.
Think B!G - Small Business Counseling Program When: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 at 10 - 11 a.m.
Every first Wednesday Who: The City of San Marcos is committed to fostering the growth and resilience of our local business culture at all stages. The ThinkB!G Business Improvement + Growth program, in partnership with BCL of Texas, offers nocost, one-on-one customized business and financial coaching at every stage of business development. We offer classes on various topics to equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools for success. Our specialists can connect you with all the resources you need to grow.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Conference Room Info: Contact BCL of Texas at (512) 383-0027 or email [email protected] Parents as Teachers Storytime When: Friday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join Community Action of Central Texas for an English-Spanish bilingual storytime! We read stories and sing songs and are available to answer questions about the Parents as teachers program. For all ages.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Second Annual Pride Pageant When: Sept. 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Where: The Porch, 129 E.
Hopkins What: The 2nd Annual Pride Pageant 2025 is here, and San Marcos’ fiercest drag entertainers are ready to battle it out for the crown.
Info: facebook. com/SMTXQC1 Writer’s Inc.
When: Monday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: It’s simple: we write and share! For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Sewing: Bookmarks When: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Learn the parts of the sewing machine and make a cloth bookmark. All materials provided. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Free Legal Aid from Volunteer Attorneys When: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., application closes at 6:45 p.m.., and every second Tuesday Who: Receive FREE LEGAL ADVICE from a licensed attorney volunteer. Some cases may qualify for additional legal services. Please note: We do not help with criminal or immigration matters.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200 Spanish language interpreters are available. Medicare 101 When: Wednesday, Sept.
10, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join Kurt Schick for an informative presentation on Medicare. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Utility Assistance Sign-Up When: Wednesday, Sept.
10, 2025, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Who: Calling all Hays, Caldwell, and Blanco County Residents! Don’t be left in the dark! Sign up in person and let us help you pay your utility bills for the rest of 2025! Eligibility is based on income. Applications may take 6-8 weeks to process.
What to Bring (for the Sept.
10th session): Photo ID of everyone 18 and older in the household, Birth Certificates of everyone in the household, all proof of income from August 11 to Sept. 9 for anyone 18 and older (including Social Security Award letters for 2025), and Current Electric and/or Gas bill.
Where: San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 Info: Online application available: communityaction. com/utilityassistance; Francesca Ramirez: ramirez@communityaction. com, (512) 392-1161 ext. 309 Coffee Time with the Corridor Women’s Network When: Sept. 11, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Academy, 2801 Ranch Road 12 Who: San Marcos Academy What: This is a unique opportunity to gather for coffee, light breakfast, and make meaningful connections with other professional women from across the I-35 Corridor.
Info: The Corridor Women’s Network provides a welcoming and relaxed space for women who live and work between Austin and San Antonio to connect, collaborate, and support one another. And be sure to save the date for the next Corridor Women’s Network gathering which will be on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Registration/Cost: Free admission. sanmarcostexas. com for information.
60+ S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social When: Sept. 11, 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 Hwy 123 Who: City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation What: Monthly Bowling Social - Bring a friend, it will be a SMASH Info: The fee for this event is $6/person, which includes shoe rental and two games of bowling. The $6 cost will be paid to Sunset Bowling on the day of the event.
Registration: RSVP to nriali@ sanmarcostx.gov or call 512-393-8275 so we can reserve enough lanes.
For more information, call 512-393-8280.
Critters Up Close!
When: Thursday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: bring your favorite outdoor finds for this storytime and show-and-tell!
Share your favorite flower, leaf, or any other nature item and get a chance to have an up-close look at it under a microscope! For ages 4 – 12.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Workforce 101 When: Friday, Sept. 12 at 9 – 10 a.m.
Who: Join us for Workforce 101, an overview of the free services Workforce Solutions- Rural Capital Area provides, including resume building, interview prep, job search assistance, vocational training, and work experiences. Our team will be on hand to discuss available programs, determine eligibility, and answer your questions. We can also assist with certain services on the spot to help you get started right away.
Info: Workforce Solutions 512-392-1291 ext. 13005 Where: San Marcos Public Library, Learning Center 60+ Around the World with Aging is Cool When: Sept. 12, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center Who: Sponsored by Humana What: In our ongoing quest to provide quality informational, educational, physical and social enrichment opportunities for area seniors, we are excited to introduce one of our newest programs, Around the World with Aging is Cool. As part of their lifelong learning presentation series, instructors from Aging Is Cool will take us on a fascinating journey across the globe.
Each session will focus on a different country as we learn about its cultures, traditions, food and history.
Expect surprises along the way, including the possibility to sample popular foods from each destination. Our next stop in our trek around the world will actually be an island that is part of 3 countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. We will be visiting the Island of Borneo.
Registration/Cost: Register for Around the World with Aging is Cool by visiting www.sanmarcostx. gov/goparks and clicking on the Active Older Adults tab, or by calling 512-393-8280. Registration is required; the program is free.
