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Almaden Community Center Winter 2025 Activity Guide

November 18, 2024/in Community, Education, Family, Kids, Recreation, Seniors, Teens/by Therese Swan

The Almaden Community Center Winter 2025 Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, and more. There are so many great options for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most activities start in January 2025, but the guide also has information about 2024 holiday events including family favorites Breakfast with Santa and the North Pole Party.

Breakfast with Santa

Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious breakfast, holiday activities, and, of course, a special visit from Santa himself!

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Pole Party

Make the holidays extra special with a fun-filled time that includes food, singing, art activities, and even a special gift from the North Pole!

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 yrs.

These family fun holiday events fill up quickly, so don’t delay! Register for these and other activities offered in the Almaden Community Center Winter 2025 Activity Guide in person at the Almaden Community Center or sign up online at www.sjregistration.com.

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Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity Guide

August 19, 2024/in Education, Family, Kids, Recreation, Seniors, Teens/by Therese Swan

The Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Education & Enrichment, and Sports. There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most activities start in September, so register now!

In addition to fall classes, the Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity Guide has registration information for 2024-2025 school year programs including San Jose Recreation Preschool and R.O.C.K. Afterschool. You can also register for Fall, Thanksgiving, and January Break Camps, as well as for Citywide Fitness programs for ages 14-55+, which include drop-in volleyball, basketball, and table tennis. The guide also includes information about the Harvest Festival, Halloween Party, North Pole Party, and Breakfast with Santa!

For additional information about any of these classes, programs, and events, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

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Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic

July 6, 2024/in Entertainment, Seniors/by Therese Swan

Get your tickets now for the Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic at the Almaden Community Center! The party is on Saturday, July 13^th, 2024, from 12-3pm.

Here’s what’s in store:

Buffet of spiral wrap sandwiches, mini corn dogs, hot wings, salad, fruit, and cheese plates.
Dessert and Island punch.
Fun and games such as Connect 4, Cornhole and Jenga.
Popcorn as you enter the party.
A photo booth to save your memories of the day.
Musical entertainment by Pan Extasy steel drum band.

Wear beach attire: bright shirts, shorts, sandals, caftans, sun hats (no bikinis or speedos, please).

Tickets for the Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic are on sale from 8-10am in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center through July 8^th or until sold out, $22 for members or $25 for non-members (cash or check only). Call Jeanne at 408-425-5723 for more information.

Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide

April 24, 2024/in Education, Kids, Recreation, Seniors, Sports, Teens/by Therese Swan

The Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide is now available, offering exciting classes, workshops, and dozens of summer camps! The guide has so many great options to choose from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+.

Summer 2024 season registration will open Saturday, May 4 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday April 24 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, May 1 at 10am. Spring registration and summer camp registration are currently open.

For additional information about any Almaden Community Center classes, camps, and programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de Mayo Event

April 12, 2024/in Entertainment, Seniors/by Therese Swan

Tickets go on sale soon for the Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de Mayo event! The event will be held this year on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12-3pm.

Come join the excitement for a Cinco de Mayo Mexican Taco Lunch served at noon followed by entertainment by Latin Pop Duo, IndiviDuo.

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 15 from 8-10am and every M,W,F in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center until sold out. $22 for members, $25 for non-members, cash or check.

Call Jeanne for more information at 408.425.5723.

About the Almaden Senior Association

The Almaden Senior Association is an all-volunteer organization of Active Adults (50+) which initiates, supports and promotes programs and activities for the active adult population at the City-operated Almaden Community Center. The Association works in collaboration with City staff responsible for operating the Center.

The Association meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. Membership offers opportunities to enjoy…

Exercise classes for all levels and abilities.
Lunch events with entertainment run by members of the association.
Trips with local and not so local places of interest.

Stop by the front desk at the Almaden Community Center and ask for an application or apply online here. Annual membership is free, and includes a monthly newsletter with upcoming events and information for our members plus discounts for classes for Active Adults 50+ at the Almaden Community Center. Find out more on the Almaden Senior Association website.

Almaden Senior Association
at the Almaden Community Center
6445 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120

Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide

February 9, 2024/in Education, Kids, Recreation, Seniors, Sports, Teens/by Therese Swan

The Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide is now available, and it’s loaded with all kinds of exciting classes, workshops, break camps, summer camps, and more! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Education & Enrichment, Health & Fitness, and Sports. There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Spring 2024 season and 2024 summer camp registration will open Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday Feb. 14 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 10am.

Almaden Community Center Winter 2024 Activity Guide

November 16, 2023/in Kids, Recreation, Seniors, Teens/by Therese Swan

The Almaden Community Center Winter 2024 Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, and more. There are new LEGO® workshops and even a Robotics with LEGO Spike winter camp! There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most activities start in January, but the guide also has information about holiday events, so take a look and register now!

In addition to holiday events and winter classes, the Almaden Community Center Winter 2024 Activity Guide has registration information for the Valentine’s Day Painting Party (kids 3-5) and Camp San Jose Presidents Break Camp at Almaden Community Center that runs Tuesday-Friday 2/30-2/23. There’s also information about Citywide Fitness programs for ages 14-55+, which include drop-in volleyball, basketball, badminton, and table tennis.

For additional information about any of these classes and programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Almaden Community Center 2023 Fall Activity Guide

August 7, 2023/in Kids, Recreation, Seniors, Teens/by Therese Swan

The Almaden Community Center 2023 Fall Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Education & Enrichment, and Sports. There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most activities start in September, so register now!

In addition to fall classes, the Almaden Community Center 2023 Fall Activity Guide has registration information for 2023-2024 school year programs including San Jose Recreation Preschool and R.O.C.K. Afterschool. You can also register for Fall Break Camp, which runs from October 2-6, as well as for Citywide Fitness programs for ages 14-55+, including drop-in volleyball, basketball, and table tennis.

For additional information about any of these classes and programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Almaden Community Center 2023 Spring Activity Guide

February 9, 2023/in Kids, Recreation, Seniors, Sports, Teens/by Therese Swan

The Almaden Community Center 2023 Spring Activity Guide is now available! General registration for community center classes, spring break camp and a wide variety of summer camps opens Feb. 25 at 10am. You can register in person at Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com.

Dozens of week-long full- and half-day summer camps will take place at the Almaden Community Center or at neighboring parks. Camp instructors are from Mad Science of the Bay, Play-Well TEKnologies, Dance Arts Academy, Young Rembrandts, Futsal Kings, Skyhawks Sports Academy, Engineering for Kids, and more.

Early registration for Active Adults 50+ begins online and in person on Wednesday Feb. 22 at 10am. From creative crafts to pickleball, there’s something for everyone!

The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120. For more information about classes, camps or health guidelines, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

Almaden Community Center and Happy Hollow Celebrate Seniors

May 23, 2022/in Seniors/by Therese Swan

Almaden Community Center Courtyard Carnival

May is Older Americans Month and the Almaden Community Center is celebrating Almaden’s seniors this week with a special event: the Almaden Community Center Courtyard Carnival. Seniors over 50 are welcome to enjoy activities and games with prizes. Those in need can also access resources for seniors.

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Time: 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Courtyard, Almaden Community Center
For more information call 408-268-1133

Senior Safari at the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo’s Senior Safari is back this year. So if you’d like to get some love from animals, head over to the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo for a little petting time. Seniors 50+ can enjoy free early entry into the park and zoo (before 10:00 am) to meet and greet animals and other activities! The first of six free events is this week, May 26. Additional dates are June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22 and October 27.

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. onwards
For free parking and free early entry come before 10:00 am; can stay all day.
For more information visit happyhollow.org/seniorsafari or call 408-794-6400