The vibe at the Turlock Senior Center on Friday was more like a high school rally day than an open house for a senior citizens facility.

There were booths set up to showcase different groups — much like they do at orientation days at local high schools every year. The jocks had their booth highlighting the exercise classes, the band geeks had both a full ukelele group set up and Ernie Buccio’s Big Band to talk about their weekly dances held on Wednesdays.

The “too cool for school” kids (I mean senior citizens) were playing pool in the corner while the commotion was going on. And the hard-core gamers had their cards out and were talking to anyone who came by trying to draw them into their group.

“I think you should become a member (of the Turlock Senior Citizens) because it gives a sense of community for older people, and it also shows that we can have a lot of fun. We do have a lot of activities. You’ve got to find your people….and you might find your people here. I did,” said club president Greg DeBree.

Chase Haworth has been coming to the senior center every day for about a year and half. He plays cards and also has lunch there.

“I ran a business for almost 50 years and was never home. So (after retirement), I go down here so I could meet other people,” he said.

Carolyn Mattos, Jenifer Schaper and Evelyn Craig were displaying their work from the quilting group.

“We don’t necessarily do group projects. We’re kind of a support group for each other,” said Schaper, although she related that they had taken on two newcomers to quilting last year and helped them get into the hobby.

The Turlock Senior Citizens is a nonprofit organization that meets at the Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St. For more information on becoming a member and weekly activities, visit www.turlockseniors.com.