Learn about the history of the fascinating Almaden Air Force Station Atop Mount Umunhum. See actual key artifacts from the site, and enjoy a slide show of amazing historic photos of the radar station when it was in operation during the Cold War between 1958 and 1980.
Presented by Basim Jaber, Historian & Archivist and founder of the USAF 682nd Radar Squadron Veterans Association.
Almaden Valley Seniors, there’s still time to sign up for Session 5 Courses at the SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden.
Registration was held on October 6, 2012, but many courses are still open to additional students. Courses which currently have some space available include:
SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden has released its Session 4 Course Schedule. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Choose from a number of different computer, Internet, and software application courses, including an “Intro to iPad and Senior-Centric Apps.” Download the Session 4 Brochure and Session 4 Summary.
Almaden Senior Program has published its July 2012 Bulletin. Almaden seniors can participate in a variety of fun, healthy, and engaging activities and events. For example, enjoy the free Sizzling Summertime Concert performed by the Fun Time Singers on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 2-3pm. [CLICK HERE TO VIEW UPDATED ALMADEN SENIOR PROGRAM NEWSLETTER]
[CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO MORE RECENT ALMADEN COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY GUIDE.]
San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Summer 2012. The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Summer 2012.
Almaden Senior Program is holding its St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for seniors.
Lunch includes corned beef with tangy mustard sauce, spinach salad with red onions and cranberries, butter braised cabbage with curry powder, and boiled small red potatoes and dill carrots.
Also enjoy Shillelagh punch, and Irish cream chocolate mousse for dessert. Entertainment will include world famous Irish dancers.
This celebration is presented by Councilmember Nancy Pyle and Almaden Senior Program. The celebration is at the Almaden Community Center on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 12pm.
Tickets can be purchased near the sports and fitness desk inside the Almaden Community Center. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Tickets are limited to four per person.
Almaden Senior Association is taking a day trip to visit the National Steinbeck Museum and Wild Things Exotic Animal Park.
The National Steinbeck Center is located in John Steinbeck’s hometown of Salinas, California. The Center offers three distinct visitor experiences in literature and history, agriculture and art, as well special events and educational programs.
Wild Things takes great pride in offering sanctuary to many animals that can no longer participate in entertainment or would otherwise not have a home or family. You can see the animals on guided tours and educational programs that are fun, safe, and rewarding to all – especially the animals.
The trip is on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 8am to 5:30pm. The price is $42 per person. Lunch is not included.
[CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO MORE RECENT ALMADEN COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY GUIDE.]
San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Spring 2012.
The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Spring 2012.
Almaden Senior Program is offering a number of free services to Almaden Valley seniors, including assistance with taxes, social security, health insurance, driving, and notary services. [CLICK HERE TO VIEW UPDATED ALMADEN SENIOR PROGRAM NEWSLETTER]
Almaden Senior Program has a number of domestic trips planned for 2012, including Black Oak Casino, Hawaii, and Trains of the Colorado Rockies. These trips are a wonderful and hassle-free way to see the United States with your significant other and/or friends.
