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Almaden Senior Association Fall 2024 Events

Almaden Senior Association Fall 2024 EventsRegister now for these fun Almaden Senior Association Fall 2024 Events!

Cache Creek Casino

Take a bus ride to Cache Creek Casino for a day of gaming and food!

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
Depart: 8am from Almaden Community Center – Travel time: 2 hrs
Return: Around 6:30pm
Cost: $50 cash or check. You get $20 in free play.

Tickets on sale MWF 8 am – 10 am in the Almaden Community Center lobby. For more information, contact Rich at 408-219-8641.

A September to Remember

Enjoy music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s by musicians Sandi and Mike Bell. Wear clothes from those eras if you wish, and bring a photo of yourself from back then for display. Lunch includes spaghetti, lasagna, chicken, and antipasto. Peach Bellini’s and dessert included.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, 12pm – 3pm
Cost: Members $22, Non-Members $25, cash or check.

Tickets on sale MWF 8 am – 10 am in the Almaden Community Center lobby. For more information, contact Jeanne at 408-425-5723.

Clue (the play)

You’ve played the board game and seen the movie… now see the play!

A mansion. A murder. A mystery: Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, 2pm
Location: SJCPA
Cost: $90

For tickets, contact Donna Smith at 408-266-4938 or dsmith95118@sbcglobal.net.

About the Almaden Senior Association

The Almaden Senior Association members are a diverse group of enthusiastic active adults 50+ who enjoy new learning opportunities, experiences, and adventures! Stop by the front desk at the Almaden Community Center and ask for an application. Currently membership is free, and includes the Almaden Senior Association newsletter and discounts on classes through San Jose PRNS.

Almaden Senior Association
At the Almaden Community Center
6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120
https://almadenseniors.org
https://www.facebook.com/almadenseniors

 

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Almaden Senior Association Events for Fall 2023

From monthly dinner and luncheon events, to trips and special interests – the Almaden Senior Association has something year-round for everyone. Here is a list of upcoming Almaden Senior Association events for Fall 2023.

Afternoon Mystery TheaterAlmaden Senior Association Mystery Theater

Murder is a Fine Art

Saturday, September 23, 2023

A catered buffet lunch will be served at 12pm followed by mystery theater. The play takes place in an art gallery. Actors will portray the murder mystery and then you’ll participate with those at your table to figure out “Who Done It?”

Price: $22

Tickets are available MWF from 8 – 10am in the Almaden Community Center lobby.

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Cache Creek CasinoCache Creek Casino

Take a bus ride to Cache Creek Casino. $20 free play with players card

Travel time: 2hrs

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Depart: 9:00am

Return: Around 6:30pm

Cost: $50

If interested, call Rich, 408-219-8641

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Diwali, the Festival of LightsAlmaden Senior Association Diwali

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most important and colorful celebrations.

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the Almaden Senior Association will host their Diwali Celebration from 4 – 7pm at the Almaden Community Center.

Festivities will feature beautiful decorations, a flavorful multi-course Indian dinner, Bollywood dances, and drawings for gift baskets and gift cards.

Ticket sales begin September 27 and are available MWF from 8 – 10am in the Almaden Community Center lobby. Tickets are $22 ACC members and family, $25 non-members. A table can be reserved with a purchase of 8 tickets.

For more information, call Narender 408-623-3106 or Jeanne 408-425-5723.

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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. Find out more on their website here.

Almaden Senior Program’s 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2011Almaden 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 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.

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