Our Almaden senior program is a diverse group which continually grows and changes to meet the needs of our senior population.  The program offers social, financial, and educational resources for the seniors of our area.  The Almaden Senior Association, a group of four elected officers and any interested members, is primarily responsible for the organizational direction.  This group meets the first Wednesday every month to discuss, plan, and authorize current and future activities.  Representatives from our San Jose Councilmember and the Senior Commission are normally in attendance.  All are invited to join this meeting to offer your thoughts and help make our program even better.

Strictly Senior Health - a program strictly with issues of health for Seniors
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008, 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

This month in our health group, we will study Deepak Chopra's "The Happiness Prescription" and look at how it can help seniors with their physical and psychological health.  Meeting will also include relaxation meditation and health hints for seniors.  Drop in and see if we have any helpful hints to senior health and happiness.

Each talk will be repeated twice, at 8:45 a.m. and then again at 12:30 in Classroom 1.  Discussions will be facilitated by California State licensed mental health therapist, retired, Tom McMahon.

History Club
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008 10:00 a.m.

IJoin History Club in June as we move forward into the period of WWI, followed by a look at the Great Depression and the way it reshaped our country in the 1930s.  All are welcome to come learn and share their own thoughts.

Pain Management with Physical Therapy (three-part series)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13,  2008 9:30 a.m.

Join us and get hands-on learning experience from a certified Physical Therapist on self-management of pain.  In this informative series, you will learn more about various conditions that are common as we age, and be taught how to manage and control the symptoms of these conditions.  Upcoming topics include:
July: Rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder, tendonitis and other related shoulder problems, and management through physical therapy.
August: Plantar fascitis, flat feet, heel spur and related conditions for the ankles, and the importance of physical therapy for management of such conditions.

Out To Lunch Bunch
This group will be on break during July and August.  Look for it to return for many tasty adventures, come September.

Defensive Driving
Wednesday and Friday, July 16 and 18, 2008  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Almaden Senior Program and AARP sponsor 55 Alive, a two-day defensive driving course.  Seniors 55 and older who complete the two-session course will receive a certificate that may entitle them to a premium discount on their automobile insurance.  Advanced registration is required.  Call the office at 268-1133 to sign up.  Space is limited.  Cost is $10 per person and is payable in advance to AARP.