Fun & Healthy Group Events
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May 2012
WILDLIFE, WINE, WALKING & KAYAKING
Wedneday May 2 from 9:30 AM to NOON
Event: Five mile hilly hike up into the pine and oak sprinkled hills surrounding Lake Del Valle.
Location: Meet at the Lichen Bark Picnic Area on the west side of the lake. 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: $6 for parking.
Other information: Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, snacks, and water.
Contact information: Organized by East Bay parks. Contact organizer, Christina Garcia by phone at 510.544.3282 or email CGarcia@ebparks.org for more information.
Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Event: Park docent led three mile hike to enjoy spring wildflowers and learn how the rolling serpentine grasslands provide critical habitat for endangered species at Calero County Park. For pictures of the park, please click here
Location: Meet at Calero Reservoir in Calero County Park in San Jose.
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Other information: Bring sun protection, water, camera, sturdy hiking shoes and layered clothing.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. Phone contact is 408.355.2240.
Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Event: Gentle, short hike in Picchetti Ranch Open Space. Starts and ends at the winery. There is a potluck after the hike in the picnic area and you can do some wine tasting.
Location: Meet at the Picchetti Winery parking lot on Montebello Rd.
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: $5 for wine tasting, which is optional.
Other information: Mud or rain cancels. Since there is a lot of poison oak. Please wear long pants and hiking boots. Bring water and sunscreen.
Contact information: Organized by Loma Prieta Chapter Singleaires, part of Sierra Club. Contact hike leader, Sharrie Lane by email at Sharrie2003@yahoo.com for more information.
Sunday May 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Event: Explore the redwood forest plants, trees and wildlife on a four mile hike with a Ranger on the trails above Villa Montalvo County Park.
Location: Meet at parking lot #4 at Villa Montalvo County Park in Saratoga.
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Other information: Bring sturdy hiking shoes, water, and layered clothing.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. Phone contact is 408.356.2729.
Sunday May 20, 2012 at at 1:00 PM
Event: Easy flat three mile hike by the shore with wildlife viewing at Baylands Park. There is a Potluck after the hike.
Location: Meet at the Shoreline Park parking lot in Mountain View. The address is 2639 Terminal Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043 at end of San Antonio Rd.
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Other information: Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, snacks, and water.
Contact information: Organized by Loma Prieta Chapter Singleaires, part of Sierra Club. Contact Marcia Gordon by phone at 650.424.9644 or Judy Pugh by phone at 408.264.5493.
Saturday May 26, 2012 from 10:00 AM to NOON
Event: Discover the beauty of the hidden Uvas Canyon and see how diverse habitats have combined to produce a thriving community of plants and animals.
Location: Meet at the day use parking lot at Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill.
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: $6 for parking.
Other information: Bring hiking shoes, sunscreen and water.
Contact information: Santa Clara County Parks. Phone 408.842.2341 for more information.
Sunday May 27, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM or 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Event: Learn how to kayak in a small, calm lake. There are two sessions available. Park Docent Shirley Reekie will show and tell first time kayakers all about this fun sport. All equipment is provided.
Location: Meet at the boat dock at Vasona Lake in Los Gatos. If possible, park on the University Ave near the boat dock.
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Reservations: Space is limited so register by phone as soon as possible 408.355.2240.
Fee: Free.
Other information: Wear water appropriate clothes and shoes, sunblock and a hat.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks.
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Saturday May 12, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Event: UC Master Gardener Judith Cody’s horticultural photography workshop will cover the most important methods to shoot stunning pictures of roses, flowers and vegetables with emphasis on close ups. Bring your camera!
Location: Meet at Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto.
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Reservations: There is limited seating so please arrive early.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Master Gardners of Santa Clara County.
Monday May 14 at 8:00 PM
Event: Peninsula Open Space Trust Wallace Stegner Lecture Series presents Elizabeth Kolbert, Field Notes from a Catastrophe: On Man, Nature and Climate Change in the Bay Area and Beyond. Since 1999, she has been a The New Yorker staff writer, and she will discuss the science, the politics and the personal stories of people affected by global warming.
Location: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
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Reservations: Yes, they are required.
Fee: $22 per person.
Contact information: Organized by Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday May 19, 2012 from 8:30 to 11:00 PM
Event: Join the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for a night of star gazing fun. Knowledgeable volunteers will provide you with a chance to look through high powered telescopes and ask questions about the night sky.
Location: Meet at Halley Hill, across from campsite 22 at Joseph Grant County Park in San Jose.
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. Phone 408.274.6121
Saturday May 19, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Event: Learn how to save money! The master gardeners will demonstrate how to build a self watering planter for container gardening, hanging pockets for a living wall, and baskets to protect your plants from hungry gophers. They will also teach you how to preserve your garden tools.
Location: Meet at the Sunnyvale Charles Street Garden in Sunnyvale.
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Reservations: None required
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Master Gardners of Santa Clara County.
Sunday May 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Event: Free screening of the film Gila River and Mama: The Ruth Mix Story that documents the experience of 15 year old Ruth Mix who volunteered at the Gila River Japanese American internment camp and was the only Caucasian nurse’s aide in the camp hospital. Claire Mix, Ruth’s daughter, produced this documentary that shares her mother’s experiences in the camp. The story offers a unique perspective from a Caucasian volunteer who witnessed the deplorable living conditions and the brutal mentality of a nation. Following the screening, there will be a question and answer session.
Location: Japanese American Museum of San Jose. For directions and other important information click here
Reservations: Registration is required, so please reserve your seats by May 13.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by the Japanese American Museum. For more information, please call 408.294.3138 or send email to aggieidemoto@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday May 26, 2012 from 10:00 AM to NOON
Event: Learn how to manage pests and diseases in your edible garden.
Location: Meet at Guadalupe River Park.
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Reservations: None required
Fee: $15
Contact information: Organized by Master Gardners of Santa Clara County.
MUSICAL, DANCE AND THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES
Thursday, May 3, 2012 at NOON, 6:00 PM or 9:00 PM
Event: Three free performances of David Zambrano’s Soul Project. This is a graceful combination of classic soul music and dancing with performers from Mozambique, Slovenia, Greece, Slovakia, the U.S., and Venezuela.
Location: Cantor Arts Center on the Stanford University Campus in Palo Alto.
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Reservations: A limited number of first–come, first–served free tickets will be available at noon on Monday, April 30 by phone at 650.725.2787
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Stanford Lively Arts.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Event: Bennett Fisher’s dark comedy, Don’t Be Evil is directed by Heather Noelle Robinson. The play is a story about a computer programmer who is arrested after the search engine he designs gives a disquieting answer to an ethical question.
Location: Dragon Productions Theatre in Palo Alto.
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Reservations: Yes, they are required.
Fee: $10 per person.
Contact information: Organized by Dragon Productions Theatre.
Sunday May 6, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Event: San Jose Wind Symphony is partnering with world renowned flutist Jim Walker to present a mix of musical fantasies, solo flute works and music composed for feature films.
Location: Performance is at the McAfee Theater, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070.
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Reservations: Yes, must purchase tickets in advance.
Fee: $15 for seniors.
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Wind Symphony.
Sunday May 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Event: Spring Concert Series by Ives String Quartet including Mozart String Quartet in D Major, Lurie String Quartet commission and Debussy String Quartet in G Minor.
Location: Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 North Fifth Street San Jose, CA 95112
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Reservations: Advance ticket purchase is required.
Fee: $15 to 20 per ticket.
Other information: Organized by the Ives String Quartet.
From May 10 through June 3, 2012
Event: The West Coast Premiere of The Understudy by Theresa Rebeck, one of the most produced female playwrights in America. This comedy gives you insight into the complicated relationships that form in the stressful and emotional world backstage between a typecast action movie star and a real actor with a very large chip on his shoulder.
Location: San Jose Repertory Theatre in San Jose.
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Reservations: Yes, they are required.
Fee: See previous link for pricing.
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Repertory Theatre.
From May 11 through June 3, 2012
Event: The talented and versatile writers in the Pear Playwrights Guild have created short, new plays that aim to surprise and delight everyone.
Location: Pear Avenue Theatre in Mountain View.
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Reservations: Yes, they are required.
Fee: $15 to 20 per ticket.
Contact information: Organized by Pear Avenue Theatre.
BAY AREA HISTORY
Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Event: Experience what life was like during the glory days of the mining industry in San Jose. A van will escort you to the different historic sites including the museums and Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Enjoy lunch in the park.
Location: Meet at the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum in San Jose.
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Reservations: Reservations are required.
Fee: $5 per person.
Other information: Bring a brown bag lunch, water, lunch and sun protection.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. Phone 408.918.7773 for more information.
Monday May 21, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Event: Join a group of older adults for a guided tour of the revitalized Los Gatos Town library including information about local art and history and unique services they offer such as help with geneaology. The group will meet for lunch at a local restaurant afterwards if you want to join them.
Location: Meet in the lobby of the Los Gatos Town Library in Los Gatos.
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Reservations: Reservations are required.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Los Gato Saratoga Recreation. For more information contact Lynnette by phone at 650.747.0605 or email lahondalynnette@earthlink.net for more information.
ART, DANCE AND MUSIC CLASSES
Ongoing Mondays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Event: Friendly class for both beginners and experienced woodcarvers. Learn about wood types, finishes, and skills. Please note that there is no class on May 28 due to the holiday.
Location: Located in the Arts and Crafts room at the Mountain View Senior Center.
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Reservations: Just drop in.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by the Mountain View Senior Center.
Ongoing Tuesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Event: Have you ever wanted to be a performer or do you prefer to be in the audience? You have your choice in this Karaoke Club where all equipment is provided. The songs are multi-lingual and you can bring your own disc if you want to.
Location: Located in the Arts and Crafts room at the Mountain View Senior Center.
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Reservations: Just drop in.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by the Mountain View Senior Center.
Ongoing Tuesdays from 7:15 to 8:30 PM
Event: Learn the art of belly dance, and transform your body and mind while exploring your inner self and having fun. Your instructor has over 25 years of experience teaching and performing belly dance. Perfect for all abilities.
Location: Located in the Dance and Movement room at the Mountain View Senior Center.
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Reservations: Just drop in.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by the Mountain View Senior Center.
Ongoing Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to NOON
Event: Painting club. Join other older adults who paint in oil and acrylic. They offer a studio atmosphere of mutual support and friendship. There is no formal instruction.
Location: Located in the Multi B room at the Mountain View Senior Center.
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Reservations: Just drop in.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by the Mountain View Senior Center.
Ongoing Wednesdays from 10:45 AM to NOON
Event: Learn how to salsa with plenty of time to practice what you learned.
Location: Located in the Apricot and Cherry rooms at the Sunnyvale Senior Center.
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Reservations: Just drop in.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by the Sunnyvale Senior Center.
Wednedays from 4:15 to 5:15 PM starting on May 30
Event: Take a fun and energetic Zumba Gold class with international music. The class offers interval and resistance training for your cardio conditioning and muscle toning.
Location: Located in the Orchard Pavilion, Ortiz at the Sunnyvale Senior Center.
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Reservations: To get the series discount, you must register in advance.
Fee: Sign up for the series or just drop in for one class. Drop–in fee is $5 to $6 for residents and nonresidents. For the seven class series, it is $3 to $4 per class.
Other information: Must be age 50 and over.
Contact information: Organized by the Sunnyvale Senior Center.
Ongoing Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:30 PM
Event: Learn how to ballroom dance, meet new friends and improve your physical and mental health. Dances you will learn include waltz, foxtrot, swing, two step, cha cha, rumba, samba, jive, salsa and the hustle.
Location: Located in the Multi B room at the Mountain View Senior Center.
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Reservations: Just drop in.
Fee: $2 members and three dollars for non–members. Please pay at the door.
Contact information: Organized by the Mountain View Senior Center.