Almaden Senior Association
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 9:45 a.m. in Room 4.
Our Almaden Senior Program is a diverse group which continually grows and changes to meet the needs of our senior population. 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 of every month to discuss, plan and authorize current and future activities. A representative from our San José District 10 Councilmember’s office will be in attendance. All members are invited to join this meeting to offer your thoughts and help to make our program even better.

Are you interested in becoming an officer?
We’ll be looking for new officers in 2011.

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Attend the monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 7 in room 4 at 9:45 a.m. to find out more information.

Second Thursday Lunch Group
Thursday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m.

Tomato Thyme
1560 Hamilton Avenue

This italian style restaurant has salads, pizzas, pasta & sandwiches. Seniors over 65 will receive a 15% discount. A menu is available at the front desk. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, July 6. Call the front desk at (408) 268-1133 to reserve your seat.

Creative Crafts
Monday July 12 at 10 a.m. in the Neighborhood Services Room
Monday, July 19 & 26 at 10 a.m. in Room 2
For two hours experience the variety of creative crafts and fun of successful crafting session with others. If you’re a “I can’t” person find yourself becoming an “I can” person “and I did it myself”! $1 fee paid at the front desk.

Family Caregivers Alliance
Monday July 12 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2 A clearinghouse on brain disorders, caregiver assistance and long-term care public policy. Christine Irving will be here from the family caregivers alliance to share available resources in the bay area. Learn about caregiving issues and strategies and local support groups you can join.

AARP Driver Safety Program
Monday and Wednesday, September 13 and 15 from 9:00-1:00 at the old Almaden Winery (5730 Chambertin Drive) Almaden Senior Program and AARP sponsor this two-day driver safety course. Seniors 50 and older who complete the two-session course will receive a certificate that may entitle them to a premium discount on their automobile insurance. Advance registration is required. Cost is $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP and pay at time of registration prior to class.

Senior Services Directory
Available at the front desk

All Almaden members will receive one free Senior Services Directory from the Council on Aging. This book is loaded with resources from within the Santa Clara County which focus on the specific needs of seniors. Non members pay only $3 to receive this book. Members please have your membership cards available.

Donations Needed

The Knitting & Crochet group has had another successful holiday boutique and has donated all proceeds to the senior program & community center. Thank You!

Our Almaden Crochet and Knitting group needs more yarn, crochet hooks & knitting needles. Donations can be dropped off at the front counter.

Thank you to all who have already donated!!!

Sunshine Committee

Know of someone who needs to be remembered? The Almaden Senior Program has a Sunshine Committee which is in charge of making sure cards are sent out to all members for their various life events. Vivian Malloy is currently the chairperson of this committee and is great at making sure all get good cheer. Call the office if you would like us to get a card off to someone.