Fun & Healthy Group Events
The events page lists fun and healthy group activities and events offered by organizations other than Bay Area Older Adults. This is a great way to try new things and meet other people with similar interests.
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June and July 2013
Until June 22, 2013
Event: Come see Avenue Q , the winner of the Tony Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2003. The play chronicles the life of a recent college graduate who rents a shabby New York apartment and discovers that although the neighbors are nice, it is clear he has not moved to an ordinary neighborhood.
Location: The Los Altos Stage Company in Los Altos.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Tickets must be purchased.
Fee: $18 to $36 per ticket.
Contact information: Organized by Los Altos Stage Company.
From June onward
Event: Come see an exhibit that highlights two centuries of California architecture. The exhibit takes you from the times of the first Spanish settlers to modern times. Our architecture reflects the California lifestyle and the exhibit lets us explore this using images, text and artifacts.
Location: Los Altos History Museum.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Los Altos History Museum.
Until June 30, 2013
Event: This Andy Warhol exhibition features prints, drawings, and Polaroid photographs of Marilyn Monroe, Mao Tse Tung, Mick Jagger, and other contemporary icons, exploring ideas about fame, ephemerality, and the legacy of Andy Warhol.
Location: Cantor Arts Center in Palo Alto.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Cantor Arts Center.
Until July 24, 2013
Event: Come see a display of handmade, vintage and contemporary lace housed in the Rengstorff house in Partnership with The Lace Museum of Sunnyvale.
Location: The Rengstorff House in Mountain View.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by The Rengstorff House and The Lace Museum.
Until July 21, 2013
Event: Come see the Chinese exhibit called Threads of Love. The exhibit shows the rich folk art tradition of hand embroidered baby carriers which highlights the symbolic decorations traditionally used to embellish these otherwise utilitarian, though lovingly made textiles. Symbols connoting good luck, good fortune, happy marriage, and longevity are showcased.
Location: San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: $6.50.
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles.
Until July 7, 2013
Event: Patrick Surgalski, an art professor at San Jose State University and a master of abstract art using paint and print is on exhibit. His art interwines lines, shapes and color with poetry.
Location: Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by Triton Museum of Art.
Until end of June
Event: Explore 50 paintings by Ukranian born and Oakland based artist Valentin Popov. His paintings are on almost life size canvases and features people who have touched the artist during his life. The style varies from loose images to precisely detailed, almost photo realistic.
Location: de Saisset art museum in Santa Clara.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by de Saisset art museum.
Until end of June
Event: Come view photographs by Wynn Bullock who is best known for his black and white landscape and nature images. He uses the effects of solarization, negative reversals and flipped images to enhance his photographs. The exhibit illustrates Bullock’s desire to communicate nature’s mysteries and his use of abstraction.
Location: de Saisset art museum in Santa Clara.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by de Saisset art museum.
Thursday June 6, 2013 onward
Event: Come see the national tour of Annie Leibovitz's photos of famous and historical people's personal possessions as she traveled from United States to Great Britain between 2009 and 2011. Examples include Abraham Lincoln's hat and gloves, Sigmund Freud's couch, Emily Dickinson's only surviving dress and Elvis Presley's 1957 Harley Davidson.
Location: San Jose Museum of Art.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free with museum admission of $5.
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Museum of Art.
Tuesday June 18, 2013 from Noon to 1:30 PM
Event: Enjoy the worlds only Indian Jewish standup comedian, Samson Koletkar, who was born in Mumbai and raised Jewish. He has a Masters in Computer Science from India and then moved to the SF Bay Area, hotbed of both technology and emerging comics. He has witty, thought provoking and clean humor. He won the 2010 Asian American Theater Company Comedy Competition. Lunch is included.
Location: Schultz Cultural Arts Hall at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Advance reservations are strongly suggested to ensure sufficient food and seating. Please RSVP using the contact information below.
Fee: $15
Contact information: Organized by Oshman Family JCC. For reservations, please phone Lee Strauss at 650.234.8005 or email leestrauss1785@gmail.com
Sunday June 20, 2013 from 7:30 to 10:00 PM
Event: Come hear the Irene Sharp Cello Recital.
Location: Tateuchi Hall at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by Community School of Music and Arts. For more information please email ccatura@arts4all.org
Every Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Event: Practice Tai Chi.
Location: Sunnyvale Senior Center.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: $2 for nonmembers or free for members.
Contact information: Organized by Sunnvale Senior Center.
Friday June 21, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Event: Latin Sound Machine Live.
Location: San Pedro Square Market in San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Arrive early to get good seating.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Jazz.
Saturday June 22, 2013 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Event: Join us for a one hour, docent led tour of the Intel museum. Learn Intel history including how the company grew from a startup to a Silicon Valley giant and the role of their microprocessors for complex scientific and financial analysis using supercomputers, videoconferencing in space, flash memory used in our digital cameras, electronic toys, robots and cell phones. Throughout the museum, there are interactive exhibits to help you understand how the microchips are made and how they work.
Location: Intel museum in Santa Clara.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: For more information and to register, please click here to register online
Fee: $5
Other information: If you want a ride to the museum, please email us.
Contact information: Organized by Bay Area Older Adults. For more information, please phone 408.774.0593 or email share@bayareaolderadults.org
Every Saturday in June and July from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Event: Vasona Vibrations is a free outdoor music series on the lawn overlooking Vasona Lake and Los Gatos Creek. Family friendly concerts feature local artists performing a variety of acoustic music including jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk and more.
Location: Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free. Donations are welcome to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.
Other information: Bring a blanket or low chair for seating and dress warmly.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. For more information, please phone 408.365.2729
Saturday June 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Event: Celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the El Dia De San Juan Festival with a full day of music, entertainment, food and art.
Location: History Park San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: $6 parking fee.
Contact information: Organized by History Park.
Saturday June 22, 2013 from 9:00 AM to Noon
Event: Help Save the Bay with the largest wetland restoration project in the history of the Bay. Spend the morning removing invasive plants so that native plants can thrive.
Location: Palo Alto Baylands.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Space is limited so register as soon as possible using the contact information below.
Fee: Free.
Other information: No experience necessary. Bring walking shoes, sun protection, water and layered clothing. Gloves, tools and instruction provided.
Contact information: Organized by Save The Bay. Please contact Natalie LaKeidan by phone at 510.463.6809 or email bayevents@saveSFbay.org
Sunday June 30, 2013 from 10 AM to 1 PM or 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Event: Join others in an all day figure drawing event. Participants can draw, paint or sculpt from a variety of models at these all-day drawing marathons held throughout the year. The event features nude and clothed models posing for twenty minute to one hour periods, including individual, couple and group poses.
Location: Palo Alto Arts Center.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: $20 for the half day or$30 for a full day.
Other information: Bring a bag lunch. No photography allowed.
Contact information: Organized by Palo Alto Art Center.
Starting Starting July 6, 2013
Event: Come see local artist Salvatore Pecoraro’s exhibit that spans more than 50 years of his public and private works including one of his most famous, his Sky Paintings from the 1970s. Salvatore was one of the Bay Area’s leading art educators.
Location: Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Triton Museum of Art.
Every Saturday from July 6 to August 24 2013 from 5.30 PM to 8:30 PM
Event: Jazz and Beyond Series featuring jazz, rhythm and blues and soul being played by different groups each evening.
Location: Sunnyvale Downtown
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Sunnyvale Downtown Association.
Saturday July 6, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Event: Join a workshop on mummies from Egypt and learn how ancient rituals and modern technology explain the stories that underlie these fascinating artifacts.
Location: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free with museum admission which is $9 general and $7 for people 55 and older.
Contact information: Organized by Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.
Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Event: History Tour By Van/Hike, Almaden Quicksilver, 9am-1:30pm Take a historical tour of Almaden Quicksilver Park by van with a three mile easy hike. Learn about the mining history of the area, and picnic among the ruins.
Location: Meet at the Casa Grande New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum in San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Yes, reservation is required. Please see contact information below.
Fee: $10
Other information: Bring a bag lunch, water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. For more information, please phone 408.918.7983.
Saturday July 6, 2013 at 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Event: Learn some basic drawing techniques and let nature inspire you. Practice your skills by drawing natural objects and attractions in the park.
Location: Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Reservations required.
Other information: Bring your own drawing materials such as paper and sketch pencils. Meet at the red pedestrian bridge over the lake.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. For more information, please phone 408.365.2729
Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Event: Take an easy, guided two mile walk at Santa Teresa Park Historic Bernal Ranch and explore local history and nature.
Location: Meet at the chicken coop in Santa Teresa County Park in San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: $6
Other information: Bring water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. For more information, please phone 408.846.5632.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Event: Take a leisurely, docent led two mile stroll and discover the variety of native trees, shrubs, and plants growing along Coyote Creek. Learn how the Ohlone Indians used these plants and how agriculture was introduced by early settlers.
Location: Meet at the visitor center at the end of Malaguerra Ave at Anderson Lake County Park in Morgan Hill.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Yes, reservation is required. Please see contact information below.
Fee: $6 for parking.
Other information: Bring water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. For more information, please phone 408.867.9959.
Every Wednesday from 10:45 AM to Noon
Event: Join other older adults in learning new dance moves. July is jitterbug. All levels of dancers are encouraged.
Location: Sunnyvale Senior Center Apricot and Cherry Rooms.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: $2 members or $3 nonmembers. Pay at the door for dance and lessons.
Contact information: Organized by Sunnvale Senior Center.
Wednesday July 10, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Event: Interview with Justin Rattner, chief technology officer of Intel Corporation. He is responsible for funding academic research worldwide through Intel’s Science and Technology Centers, international research institutes, and individual faculty awards. The types of research he will discuss relates to processors, programming, systems, security, communications and, most recently, user experience and interaction.
Location: Computer History Museum in Mountain View.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Registration required. Please phone: 650.810.1010.
Fee: Free with museum admission of $12 for adults 65 and over.
Contact information: Organized by Computer History Museum.
Saturday July 13, 2013 from 10:00 AM to Noon
Event: Join Master Gardener Marianne Mueller for a talk about the Arboretum All Stars plants, a collection of 100 plus plants recommended for the Bay Area by the UC Davis Arboretum and the Master Gardener Program. Arboretum All Stars are easy to grow, easy to maintain, suited to our climate, low water, attractive all year round, and beneficial for wildlife. Marianne will discuss how to plant and maintain, and tips for plant groupings.
Location: Guadalupe River Park in San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County.
Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 9:00 AM to Noon
Event: Enjoy a range of summer wildflowers, birds, butterflies and other wildlife on a two mile, guided hike with views from the foothills to the shores of San Francisco Bay.
Location: Meet at the Spring Valley Trail parking lot at Ed Levin County Park in Milpitas
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Yes, reservation is required. Please see contact information below.
Fee: $6 for parking.
Other information: Bring water, sun protection, snacks and sturdy hiking shoes.
Contact information: Organized by Santa Clara County Parks. For more information, please phone 408.355.2240.
Saturday July 13, 2013 from 11:00 AM to Noon
Event: Come to a panel discussion of graduate students whose research focuses on Japanese American studies.
Location: Japanese American Museum in San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Reservation is required. Please use contact information below.
Fee: Free with $5 general admission and $3 for adults age 65 and older.
Contact information: Organized by Japanese American Museum. For reservations, please call 408.294.3138 or email PublicPrograms@jamsj.org
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Event: If you ever had an interaction with a police officer, you will want to hear from San Jose’s Independent Police Auditor, retired Judge LaDoris Cordell. Learn about your rights and your responsibilities when engaging with police officers, and find out about the complaint process that members of the public can use when matters of concern arise. Judge Cordell is a graduate of Stanford Law School and the first African American Superior Court Judge in Santa Clara County’s history. She has received many awards and honors for her advocacy for social justice in our community. She is the subject of the award winning PBS documentary, "Color of Justice," and is an on–camera legal analyst for the CBS 5 Bay Area television station. The lecture is one hour with an hour after each lecture to socialize with other adults. A light breakfast will be served.
Location: Fifth floor of 550 South Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA 95128.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Yes, please click here to register online
Fee: $5
Other information: If you want a ride to the museum, please email us.
Contact information: Organized by Bay Area Older Adults. For more information, please phone 408.774.0593 or email share@bayareaolderadults.org
Wednesday July 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Event: All ages Jazz Jam featuring some of the best musicians in the South Bay. Led by drummer Stephen Marley.
Location: Hotel De Anza's Hedley Club in San Jose
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Arrive early to get good seating.
Fee: Free.
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Jazz.
From July 17 onward
Event: Shifting Sands is an exhibit that explores photographs of beaches and deserts in 20th century photographs.
Location: Cantor Arts Center in Palo Alto.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None required.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Cantor Arts Center.
Friday, July 19, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Event: Reception for the Salvatore Pecoraro exhibit, A Journey with an Edge.
Location: Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None.
Fee: Free
Contact information: Organized by Triton Museum of Art.
Saturday July 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Event: Come see a documentary film about the life of 15 year old Japanese boy soldier in World War II. Experience his life through his dairy and letters peppered with cartoons and witty words. The film will be followed by questions and answers with filmmaker Sharon Yamato.
Location: Japanese American Museum in San Jose.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: Reservation is required. Please use contact information below.
Fee: Free with $5 general admission and $3 for adults age 65 and older.
Contact information: Organized by Japanese American Museum. For reservations, please call 408.294.3138 or email PublicPrograms@jamsj.org
Sunday July 21, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Event: Spend the day with crafts people and learn how to spin, weave and other craft.
Location:
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Reservations: None required.
Fee: $6 parking fee and $5 admission fee.
Contact information: Organized by History Park.
Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Event: Join us for a docent–led, two–mile walk at the 137–acre, grand estate of Senator James Phelan, which is part of Villa Montalvo County Park. We take a two–hour, leisurely pace and travel the Lookout and Redwood trails through the shady Redwoods up to the Lookout Point for a panoramic view of the Villa and the gardens. Most of the walk will be in the shade. Our hike leader will teach us about the Redwoods and flora along the way as well as the history of the Montalvo Art Center. Upon return, enjoy a social brown bag lunch in the garden. After lunch, join other BAO members on an optional self–led tour of the gardens and arboretum.
Location: Villa Montalvo County Park in Saratoga.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: For more information and to register, please click here to register online
Fee: $5
Other information: If you want a ride to the park, please email us.
Contact information: Organized by Bay Area Older Adults. For more information, please phone 408.774.0593 or email share@bayareaolderadults.org
Thursday July 25, 2013 at Noon
Event: Rory Padeken, curatorial assistant, will will discuss world renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz’s photographs.
Location: San Jose Museum of Art
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None.
Fee: Admission to lecture is free with museum admission of $5 for seniors
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Museum of Art.
Saturday July 27, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Event: Capriccio Chamber Orchestra Outdoors Concert by seasoned professional and young talented musicians. The concert brings together diverse nationalities and musical style to play music by Verdi and Piazzola.
Location: Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations:
Fee: Free
Other information: Bring your beach chairs, picnic baskets and wine.
Contact information: Organized by Oshman Family JCC. For reservations, please phone 650.223.8699 or email boxoffice@paloaltojcc.org
Wednesday July 31 2013 onward.
Event: Collecting New York Beauty Quilts exhibit focuses on the evolution of a unique quilt pattern, New York Beauty, and shows its many variations and modifications throughout the nineteenth to twenty first centuries. It traces the life story of an extraordinary American quilt pattern and a collector’s fascinating research surrounding quilts made with this complex and graphic design.
Location: San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles.
For directions, facilities, fees, contact information, a map and other important information click here
Reservations: None.
Fee: Admission for seniors is $6.50.
Contact information: Organized by San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles.
