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Older Americans Barbeque Bash

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Older Americans Barbeque Bash In celebration of Older Americans Month in May, Almaden Community Center in collaboration with the Almaden Senior Association will be hosting an Older Americans Barbeque Bash. This Older Americans Barbeque will include hot dogs, chips, lemonade, and ice cream, as well as lawn games, entertainment by Blue Sky Musical Group, and more!

Where: Almaden Community Center Courtyard

When: Friday, May 23, 2025, 1-3pm

Members $8, Non-Members $16

Register at the front desk or online here. Call (408) 268-1133 if you have questions.

 

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Mother’s Day 2025

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Mother’s Day 2025Looking for a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day 2025? Here are a couple of great Almaden Valley options!

La Forêt Mother’s Day Brunch

When:
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Where:
La Forêt
21747 Bertram Road
San Jose, CA 95120

La Forêt offers fine French dining in an old country setting. The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden.

Specializing in fine French cuisine, La Forêt has earned its place among the area’s finest restaurants and has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States.

For reservations, call (408) 997-3458. Proper attire requested.

Mothers and Flowers – A Pre-Mother’s Day Hike

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where:
Santa Teresa County Park, Fortini Trailhead
22581 San Vicente Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 early with a moderate 2.5-mile hike on the Stile Ranch, Mine, and Fortini trails. You’ll hear stories about mothers who were important to the area’s history and see colorful late-spring wildflowers.

Meet at the Fortini Trailhead on San Vicente Avenue off Fortini Road with sturdy shoes, snacks, and water. Leashed dogs, children, and families are welcome.

Organized by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information and to register, click here or call (408) 355-2240.

 

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Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt 2025

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Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt 2025Register now for the Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt to be held on April 12, 2025, rain or shine! There are different time slots for each age group, so you can register for the egg hunt time that works best for you. There will also be prizes, arts & crafts, a photo booth with the bunny, and more family fun!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today! Register online at www.sjregistration.com or in-person at the Almaden Community Center. For questions, call (408) 268-1133.

 

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Valentine’s Silent Disco Dance at the Almaden Community Center

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Almaden Community Center Valentine's Silent Disco DanceRegister now for the Valentine’s Silent Disco Dance for older adults 50+ at the Almaden Community Center!

A silent disco is an event where participants dance while tuning into music through wireless headphones. Instead of traditional speakers, music is broadcasted via a radio transmitter, allowing dancers to choose from different music channels.

Details about the Valentine’s Silent Disco Dance:

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Price: $5
Course Number: 251.3.2025

Register in person at the Almaden Community Center or online.

Almaden Community Center

6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

408.268.1133

 

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Almaden Senior Association Annual Soup Party

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Almaden Senior Association Annual Soup PartyThe Almaden Senior Association Annual Soup Party will be on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, from 12:00pm – 2:00 pm (soup served at noon). Homemade Chicken Taco, Corn Chowder, Sausage Rice, and Pumpkin Squash soup will be served with fresh bread and cookies.

Ticket sales will begin on Monday, Jan. 6, and continue every MWF from 8am – 10am in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center. Cost is $10, cash or check only.

For more information call Jeanne @ 408.425.5723.

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 meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. Annual membership is free, which includes a monthly emailed newsletter plus discounts for classes for Active Adults 50+ at the Almaden Community Center. Join in person at the Almaden Community Center or go to: https://almadenseniors.org/join-now/. For questions, call (408) 268-1133 or send a message.

 

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Les Misérables School Edition at Pioneer High School

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Les Miserables School Edition at Pioneer High SchoolGet your tickets now for Les Misérables School Edition at Pioneer High School! Pioneer High School’s Glue Factory along with the Advanced Drama will be presenting Les Misérables School Edition nightly from Oct. 23-26, 2024 at the Steve Dini Stage at Pioneer High School. Les Misérables School Edition is a version of the classic musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schöneberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. The Glue Factory Players are a group of adults at Pioneer High School who put on a musical every October to raise money for the school’s drama program.

Reserved seating can be purchased online at phsdrama.ludus.com. General seating will be sold at the door each night starting at 6:30 pm.

Students $7
Seniors $10
Adults $15

All sales are final and will be considered a generous donation.

The Steve Dini Stage at Pioneer High School is located at 1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose.

Pioneer High School Drama
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Halloween Party 2024

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Halloween Party 2024Kids, come in your Halloween costume and join the Almaden Community Center Halloween Party 2024! It will be a fun-filled time with games, delicious treats, crafts, stories, and a chance to decorate your very own pumpkin!

When: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 10-11:30 am
Ages: 3-5
Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

Register in person at the Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com for course # 252.2.1300 / $25

 

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Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic

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Almaden Senior Association Beach Party PicnicGet your tickets now for the Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic at the Almaden Community Center! The party is on Saturday, July 13th, 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 8th 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 Valley Summer Concert Series 2024

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Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024Get ready for another summer of great live music at the Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024 at Greystone Park!

Thursday July 11, 2024: Houserockers

Thursday July 18, 2024: Joey Oddo – Electric Bass / Blind Pilots

Thursday July 25, 2024: The Iconics

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024: First Call

Concerts start at 6:30pm and are free entry. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family!

Greystone Park is located at Camden Avenue and Mt. Carmel Drive in the Shadow Brook neighborhood of Almaden Valley.

Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de Mayo Event

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Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de MayoTickets 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

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