Classes marked with an * are brought to you through an exciting partnership
between Almaden Senior Program and Metro Ed's MAEP (www.metroed.org)
Please note: Students must now register in advance for any MAEP
class held at the Almaden Community Center. Registration can be
completed online at www.metroed.org
or over the phone by calling (408) 723-6725.
Using Your Mind
Physical Activities
Special Interest
Just For Fun
Sketching and
Drawing*
A "must" for all artistic endeavors. Rediscover your childhood
creative confidence. Learn fundamentals of tools and techniques
for capturing the illusion of 3D.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
TBA |
7:00 p.m. |
ACC |
TBA |
Beginning Painting*
A hands-on introduction to the various aspects of painting. Class
determines the subject and medium. Demos in pencil charcoal, ink,
pastel, watercolor, oil and acrylic as requested.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
TBA |
12:30 |
ACC |
TBA |
Open Studio
Are you looking for an open, fun, friendly and extremely positive
environment to work on your painting skills? Join us in open studio. No
instruction will be provided, but Mary Sheehan, our long time watercolor
instructor will be on hand to provide tips and encouragement. There is
no charge for this program. All are welcome to join us and express your
unique creativity now.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
on-going |
9:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Crochet and Knitting
Learn to crochet or knit with some help from one of our volunteers. If
you already know how, bring a project and work on it in a fun friendly
environment. This group also prepares items to donate or to sell at our
annual boutique.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday |
on-going |
10:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Happy Singers
(Group Singing)
No prior music or singing
training is required. Just join us and be a happy singer. A
minimum annual membership fee is required to cover pianist, class
materials, and stage performance expenses.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday |
on-going |
12:30 |
ACC |
TBD |
World of Watercolor
252.1.0113
Enjoy the wonderful world of painting by exploring
the flowing medium of watercolor. You may complete
2-5 small paintings in this course. All levels of
experience are encouraged, as the instructor works
one-on-one with each student. A basic material list
will be given out after registration. Ages 50+
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
6/17 - 8/5 |
6:15 - 8:15 |
ACC |
$89.00 |
Summer Vegetable Gardening
252.1.0718
Learn to have a successful, environmentally responsible
garden that provides delicious vegetables and
herbs year-round using good gardening practices.
Taught by Master Gardeners.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Saturday |
6/13 - 7/25 |
10:00 |
ACC |
$62.00 |
Group Voice Lessons
252.1.1450
The goals are to teach proper singing techniques
including breathing, voice production, diction, expression
and posture, reading and understanding
of music, music theory and music interpretation. A
wide range of music repertoire will be offered, including
classical, popular, musicals and opera, as
well as songs from different countries and in different
languages.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
5/12 - 7/28 |
3:00 - 5:00 |
ACC |
$20.00 |
Morning Guitar for Adults
252.1.0606
Intro to guitar for adults is a class designed for
aspiring guitar players with little or no experience.
The primary goal of the class will be to
teach students how to play chord accompaniments
for singers.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
6/17 - 8/12 |
9:00 a.m. |
ACC |
$79.00 |
History Club
Investigation of ancient and modern migrations
including the trek of Homo Sapiens settling China, 90,000 B.C.E. and
the great migration to "Gold Mountain". These investigative classes
are open to all with no fee or registration. This class does not meet
on the first Wednesday of each month.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
on-going |
10:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Spanish,
Conversation and Culture*
Be prepared when you visit Mexico
or the corner market. Learn everyday phrases, simple
conversations, Hispanic culture, and more from a dynamic instructor.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
TBA |
1:00 |
ACC |
TBA |
Genealogy*
Discover proof of your family's
ancestry as we dig through records available around the Bay Area and on
the Internet. Monthly field trips to libraries and archives give
hands-on experience after participating in class discussions.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
TBA |
9:00 |
ACC |
TBA |
News and
Views*
A spirited review of social,
political, national, and international issues of current concern.
Feel free to bring topics of interest and offer your perspectives on
them.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Monday |
TBA |
10:30 |
ACC |
TBA |
Creative
Writing
If you have ever felt the need to
put your feelings into a poem or a short story, or if you have a
pressing need to get your memoirs down for the grandkids, this is the
place for you. No experience needed.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
on-going |
1:30 |
ACC |
FREE |
Body
Conditioning / Morning Stretch* 8 a.m. 252.1.1421 or 8:50 a.m. 252.1.1422
Come for a head-to-toe
workout. Improve your cardiovascular, respiratory, and circulatory
systems and increase muscle tone and improve flexibility. Free
weights and bands are used and available in class.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| MWF |
6/8 - 9/11 |
8:00 |
ACC |
$5.00 |
| MWF |
6/8 - 9/11 |
8:50 |
ACC |
$5.00 |
Feldenkrais*
Awareness through movement.
Help improve your flexibility and reduce muscular tension while
enhancing mobility, balance, and coordination. Safe, comfortable
movement sequences from a certified teacher. Ideal for people with
arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other painful conditions.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Monday |
TBA |
10:00 |
ACC |
TBA |
| Friday |
TBA |
9:30 |
ACC |
TBA |
| Friday |
TBA |
1:00 |
ACC |
TBA |
Gentle Yoga*
Stretches based on the
Feldenkrais method to increase flexibility and balanced mobility in the
mature body.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday |
TBA |
11:00 |
ACC |
TBA |
Tai Chi*
A combination of graceful
exercises using slow, circular movements and deep breathing, Tao
Chi helps relieve stress, tension, and improves strength and balance.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
6/2 - 6/30 |
8:30 |
ACC |
TBA |
| Wednesday |
6/3 - 6/23 |
10:30 |
ACC |
TBA |
Golf
Become part of a foursome at
Rancho del Pueblo, a beautiful executive nine-hole course. Call
Edith (408) 997-9539 if you would like to join us.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
on-going |
9:20 |
RDP |
$10.00 |
Golf Lessons
This five-week class will
introduce you to the various shots a golfer will face while
playing. These shots include putting, chipping, pitching, full
swing, and driving. These classes will provide meaningful insight
for the different shots.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
TBA |
10:00 |
RDP |
$80.00 |
Introduction
to Belly Dancing
Have fun while learning and
executing basic dance steps. This class is for anyone with
interest in taking belly dancing.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
on-going |
10:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Ping Pong/Table Tennis
We now have three tables open for
table tennis. Play is on a drop-in basis and all are welcome to
attend.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
on-going |
1:30 |
ACC |
FREE |
| Thursday |
on-going |
1:30 |
ACC |
FREE |
Hanna Somatics
252.4.1440 Hanna Somatic Education
is a natural, gentle and safe way
to end chronic pain, relieve stress, and restore freedom of
movement.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
5/20 - 6/24 |
10:00 |
ACC |
$29 |
| Monday |
7/6 - 8/10 |
10:00 |
ACC |
$29 |
Bowling
Have you bowled in the past and
would like to take it up again? Have you never bowled, but would
like to give it a try now? Our bowlers meet weekly at Cambrian
Bowl to play three games and have some fun. All are welcome.
For more information, call Dennis at (408) 997-9539.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Saturday |
on-going |
1:45 |
CB |
$8.00 |
Quicksilver
Walking Group (walks on Los
Alamitos Trail)
Looking for exercise, fresh air, and socialization all rolled into
one? Join our group as we walk the Los Alamitos Trail. The
group departs from the bridge on Graystone just past Almaden Expressway.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tues, Thurs, Sat |
on-going |
8:00 |
LOS |
FREE |
Softball
Softball is the most popular
participant sort in the United States. An estimated 56 million
Americans will play at least one game of softball during a year.
Will you be one of those people? All are welcome to join us as we
meet each Friday at DeAnza Park. No talent is needed, just the
desire to have fun.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday |
on-going |
10:00 |
DEA |
FREE |
Bocce Ball
Bocce is a fun game similar to
Lawn Bowling. There are four players on a team who take turns
rolling the Bocce ball toward the Pallino (a smaller ball).
Players are awarded points for the balls thrown closest to the Pallino
ball. Equipment is provided.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
on-going |
9:00 |
ALP |
FREE |
| Friday |
on-going |
9:00 |
ALP |
FREE |
Restorative Pilates 252.1.0535
Develop deep strength and great posture. A stronger core will
help you move better in all aspects of life. Get individualized
help from a highly qualified Pilates Instructor.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday |
6/26 - 8/28 |
10:00 |
ACC |
$57 |
Yuan Ji Dance
Yuan Ji dance is a special dance
that combines the movement from martial arts, tai chi, music, and
dance. All are welcome to check out this new offering and join in
on the experience.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Monday |
on-going |
1:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
K-9 Cruisers Dog Walking Group 252.1.0704
Join us at the Almaden Winery neighborhood to learn
techniques that will make walking your dog more fun
and challenging, and get some outdoor exercise while
you are at it.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Monday |
6/15 - 8/3 |
6:00 p.m. |
ACC |
$59 |
Ballroom Dance
Come try out the exciting world of ballroom dancing
from a slow gliding foxtrot to sensuous rumba, to a vivacious cha cha...
there is something for everyone. No partners or previous
experience needed, just a desire to have some fun. The first hour
will be lessons. The second hour is open for social dance.
All are welcome to come to the first or second hour or both.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Monday |
on-going |
1:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
| Friday |
on-going |
6:30 p.m. |
ACC |
FREE |
| Saturday |
on-going |
11:30 |
ACC |
FREE |
Line Dance Classes
Beginners Class
The Line Dance Social will be held on Friday, June 12 at 1:30.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
7/9 - 8/13 |
8:45 |
ACC |
$15.00 |
Intermediate Class
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
7/9 - 8/13 |
10:30 |
ACC |
$15.00 |
ESL-Survival English*
Gain a better grasp on the English language through
conversations, grammar review and vocabulary-building
exercises. Develop a new self assurance to join the
English speaking community.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
TBA |
10:00 |
ACC |
TBA |
Antiques with Steve Yvaska 252.1.0717
If you are the type of person who loves going to
garage sales, antique shows or estate liquidations,
then this class is for you.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
6/24 - 7/29 |
10:00 |
ACC |
$85 |
On Our Own
Come join other widowers and widows for a social and fun
time. Join us for games and talk. This group meets offsite
for lunch at a local restaurant the third Wednesday of the month.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
On-going |
12:30 |
ACC |
FREE |
Game Time
Join us for an afternoon of good old-fashioned game playing.
We have a variety of board and card games. The
second week of each month we play BINGO for prizes.
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Friday |
On-going |
1:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Intermediate Bridge
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Tuesday |
On-going |
10:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Beginning Bridge
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
On-going |
9:30 |
ACC |
FREE |
Pinochle
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Monday |
On-going |
1:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Beginning Pinochle Lessons
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Thursday |
On-going |
1:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
Mah Jongg
| Day |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| Wednesday |
On-going |
1:00 |
ACC |
FREE |
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