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Almaden Senior Program Visting Steinbeck Museum & Wild Things Park

National Steinbeck MuseumAlmaden 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.

Memoir Writing Class in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: hand writing with pen on paper

Photo by matsuyuki (Toshiyuki Imai)

Learn how to write your memoir. Attend a creative memoir writing class to learn useful techniques that will help you identify memories of pivotal events and moments in your life. Preserve your personal stories on paper for yourself and to share with future generations of your family. The class is for adults age 50 and older.

The Memoir Writing class is at the Almaden Community Center, AL Room 4. The class meets every Monday beginning November 15, 2010 and ending December 13, 2010, from 10:30am – 12:00pm. The price is only $34. Three ways to register: online, at the community center, or mail or fax the registration form. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

High Tea at The Almaden Empress – UPDATED 2022

High Tea

Photo by Per Mosseby

Join us for white glove, silver service High Tea at The Almaden Empress. Listen to the pleasing sounds of chamber music while enjoying a dazzling array of finger sandwiches, fresh seasonal fruit, scones with a selection of preserves, pastries, cakes, tarts, delicious teas, and much more.

You are welcome to dress for the occasion. Ladies, wear one of your hats. Gentlemen, bow ties optional. This event is for adults ages 50 and older, and is brought to you by the Almaden Senior Program.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 2, 2010 at 10am inside the Almaden Community Center near the sports and fitness desk. $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

The event is at at the Almaden Community Center, Community Room on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 2pm. We hope to see you! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for Seniors – UPDATED 2022

St. Patrick's Day

Photograph by George McFinnigan

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for seniors. Delicious lunch of corned beef & cabbage, potatoes, carrots, coffee and dessert. Entertainment will include lively Irish dancers and an Irish sing-along. Presented by Councilmember Nancy Pyle and the Almaden Senior Nutrition program. At the Almaden Community Center on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 12pm.

Tickets can be purchased on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10am near the sports and fitness desk inside the Almaden Community Center. Tickets are $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Tickets are limited to two per person. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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