Almaden Community Center’s Spring 2012 Activity Guide

San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Spring 2012.

The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Spring 2012.

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Free Professional Services for Almaden Valley Seniors

Almaden Senior Program is offering a number of free services to Almaden Valley seniors, including assistance with taxes, social security, health insurance, driving, and notary services.

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Almaden Senior Program 2012 Trip Schedule

Almaden Senior Program has a number of domestic trips planned for 2012, including Black Oak Casino, Hawaii, and Trains of the Colorado Rockies. These trips are a wonderful and hassle-free way to see the United States with your significant other and/or friends.

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Matilda’s Marvelous Adventure Presented by the Almaden Senior Players

You’ll smile. You’ll chuckle. You’ll laugh out loud. Matilda’s Marvelous Adventure, a play written and directed by local Almaden Valley senior Mary Sheehan, follows Matilda Kumquat’s adventures as she travels around the world meeting various zany people she encounters along the way. Join in the fun and experience a humorous look at airlines, cruises, tourists, and tour groups.

The show will be presented on three dates at the Almaden Community Center:

  • January 22, 2012, 3pm. Dinner show, including wine and dessert. $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
  • January 24, 2012, 2pm. Includes popcorn. First-come, first-served tickets for $5.
  • January 27, 2012, 2pm. Includes ice cream. First-come, first-served tickets for $5.

Read more about the play and Mary Sheehan at Mercury News.

Winter 2012 Almaden Community Center Activity Guide

Winter 2012 Almaden Community Center Activity GuideSan Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Winter 2012.

The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Winter 2012.

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2011 Almaden Senior Program Thanksgiving Boutique & Lunch

Almaden Senior Program is holding its annual Thanksgiving Boutique & Lunch for adults ages 50 and over.

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2011 Oktoberfest for Almaden Valley Seniors

Almaden Senior Program is holding its Oktoberfest for Almaden Valley Seniors.

Oktoberfest is a celebration of great music, great food, and great friends! Entertainment will include a delightful accordionist.

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Santa Clara County Senior Needs Assessment Forum

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is in the process of creating a Senior Agenda to focus on streamlining county and community services available for our growing senior population.

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AARP Driver Safety Program in Almaden Valley this Fall 2011

Almaden Senior Program and AARP are sponsoring a one-day Driver Safety Class for seniors age 50 and older. To take this one-day course you must have taken a two-day course within the past 3 years.

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Almaden Senior Center Taking Cruise on USS Potomac

photo: USS PotomacJoin Almaden Senior Center for a cruise aboard the USS Potomac. USS Potomac served as Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Presidential Yacht from 1936 until his death in 1945. It was known as F.D.R.’S “Floating White House.”

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Almaden Senior Program Events, Activities, and Classes for August 2011

logo: Almaden Community Center Senior ProgramAlmaden Senior Program has published its August 2011 Bulletin.

Almaden seniors can participate in a variety of fun, healthy, and engaging activities.

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Fall 2011

logo: Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Fall 2011San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Fall 2011.

The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Fall 2011.

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First Annual / 2011 Navigating the Maze Forum in Almaden Valley

Navigating the Maze - Almaden ValleyVisiting Angels San Jose is holding its first annual / 2011 “Navigating the Maze” forum. The event is for families and caregivers of seniors in Almaden Valley and the surrounding areas.

Visiting Angels is bringing together over 30 experts from the fields of Medicine, Law, Real Estate, Remodeling, and Finance to answer questions from the general public on the issues and practical side of aging.

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Almaden Senior Program Events, Activities, and Classes for July 2011

logo: Almaden Community CenterAlmaden Senior Program has published its July 2011 Bulletin.

Almaden seniors can participate in a variety of fun and practical activities and events.

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AARP Driver Safety Program in Almaden Valley – Summer 2011

logo: AARPAlmaden Senior Program and AARP are sponsoring a one-day Driver Safety Class for seniors age 50 and older. To take this one-day course you must have taken a two-day course within the past 3 years.

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Summer 2011 Activity Guide for Almaden Community Center

image: Spring 2011 Activity Guide for Almaden Community CenterSan Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released its City Wide Activity Guide for Summer 2011.

The Activity Guide includes all of the programs and classes planned for the Almaden Community Center in Summer 2011.

Almaden Valley residents have a variety of activities from which to choose. There’s something for everyone – from toddlers to seniors.

Choose from arts and crafts, camps, dance, early childhood recreation, education and enrichment, health and fitness, music, sports leagues and drop-ins, cooking, specialty programs, senior programs and events, and family events.

Registration for Summer 2011 activities begins on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 10am. You can register online, in-person (at Almaden Community Center), mail-in, or fax-in.

Lend a Hand Ministry at Holy Spirit in Almaden Valley

logo: Holy Spirit in Almaden ValleyHoly Spirit in Almaden Valley has a new ministry program called Lend a Hand that sounds really wonderful.

The ministry is focused on reaching out to the elderly and those in our community who need help with simple tasks around the house. Volunteer to help someone with repairing fixtures, cleaning windows, mowing the lawn, or other to do’s and errands.

If you are in need of assistance or you can volunteer to help, please complete one of the simple Lend a Hand forms on the Holy Spirit website:

Or, if you would rather speak to someone, please contact Leah Harris or Mike Ferrero:

Spring 2011 Activity Guide for Almaden Community Center

logo: Almaden Community Center Activity GuideSan Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released its City Wide Activity Guide for Spring 2011.

The Activity Guide includes all of the programs and classes planned for the Almaden Community Center in Spring 2011.

Almaden Valley residents have a variety of activities from which to choose. There’s something for everyone – from toddlers to seniors.

Choose from arts and crafts, camps, dance, early childhood recreation, education and enrichment, health and fitness, music, sports leagues and drop-ins, cooking, specialty programs, senior programs and events, and family events.

Registration for Spring 2011 activities begins on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10am. You can register online.

2011 AARP Driver Safety Program at Almaden Community Center

AARP Driver Safety in Almaden ValleyAlmaden Senior Program and AARP are sponsoring a two-day Driver Safety Class for seniors age 50 and older.

People who complete the course will receive a certificate that may entitle them to a premium discount on their automobile insurance. Learn more about the Driver Safety Class on AARP’s website.

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Almaden Senior Program 2011 Trip Schedule

logo: Almaden Senior ProgramAlmaden Senior Program has a number of domestic and international trips planned for 2011, including South Pacific, Copper Canyon, Canadian Rockies, and the Nile. These trips are a wonderful and hassle-free way to see the world with your significant other and/or friends.

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