Mat-Su events (12/21/11)

The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce, noon-1 p.m., Palmer Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb St. A weekly lunch for local business people to provide networking opportunities and update the local business community on what is occurring within the Palmer area. $7-$4 for lunch, $4 meeting fee. (745-2880, www.palmerchamber.org)

Santa's Workshop, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 290 N. Yenlo, Meta Rose Square Clock Tower, Wasilla. Thirty days of bazaar shopping featuring handmade honey, soy bath and body products, soy candles, wood carvings, diamond willow, blankets, knitting, jewelry and more. (841-7385)

Tai Chi Classes, 10-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. (745-5454)

"Strong Seniors" Program, 10- 11 a.m., Wasilla Area Senior Campus, 1301 S. Century Circle. Seniors, work out with your friends every Monday and Wednesday at the Club50 Fitness Center. $5 for eight weeks. (376-3104)

Reindeer Farm Christmas, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. through Saturday, Reindeer Farm, 5561 S. Bodenburg Loop Road, Palmer. Reindeer tours, Wagon Rides, Elves stories and more. $10. (745-4000, www.reindeerfarm.com)

Grocery Shopping Days, 1 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. Transportation is provided to local Mat-Su area grocery stores and shopping centers every Wednesday and Friday. Participants must be age 60 or older or be assisting a senior. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)

Bingo, 1-3 p.m., Wasilla Area Senior Campus, 1301 S. Century Circle. (376-3104, 376-3104)

THURSDAY

Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. 25 cents per card. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)

FRIDAY

"Holidazed & Confused or Xmas on Xanex," 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, 22249 S. D St., Talkeetna. A new production that celebrates the joyous insanity and manic jubilation that the holidays bring. This improv-based comedy will keep audiences laughing into the new year. Advanced tickets at denaliartscouncil.org or tickets may be purchased at the door. Some adult content. $12-$16 (733-7929, www.denaliartscouncil.org)

MONDAY

Blood Pressure Checks, 10- 11:30 a.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. A nurse volunteer will take blood pressure every Monday. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)

Brain Fitness, 1 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. The Alzheimer's Disease Resource Agency will be giving the class. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)

TUESDAY

Game Day, 1-3 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. An afternoon of board, card and dice games. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)

Exercise Class, 7 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)