Expanding Horizons A Publication of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District’s

Senior/Active Adult Programs

April-June 2014 Newsletter

Contents:

Special Events & Announcements Pg. 1 Art Classes Pg. 2 Art Classes Continued, Dance and Music Classes Pg. 3 Dance and Music Classes Continued... Pg. 4 Dance and Music Classes Continued, Foreign Language Classes, Featured Artists Pg. 5 Health and Fitness Classes Pg. 6 Health and Fitness Classes Continued…& Special Interest Classes Pg. 7 Special Interest Classes Continued… Pg. 8 Nutrition: Luncheons, Sports, Games and Cards, Social Services Pg. 9 Seminars, Extended Trips and Tours Pg. 10 Day Van Trips Pg. 11 Day Van Trips Continued... Pg. 12 Day Van Trips Continued... Pg. 13 Donation Information Pg. 14 Staff Information Back Cover

Other Satellite

Locations:

Hayward Area Senior Center

(HASC) 22325 North Third St. Hayward, CA 94546

Phone: (510) 881-6766

Accessible by bus # 48

(Civic Center Drive in Hayward)

Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center (KASCC)

17800 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley, CA 94546

Phone: (510) 881-6738

Accessible by bus # 48 (Redwood Road in C.V.)

Visit us on the web at www.haywardrec.org Or email us at hardsenior@haywardrec.org

Matt Jimenez Senior Satellite Group 28200 Ruus Road, Hayward, CA 94544

Phone: (510) 887-0400

Ashland Senior Satellite Group 1530 167th Ave., San Leandro, CA 94578

Phone: (510) 881-6755

BOTH SENIOR CENTERS ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. CLOSED: Monday, May 26, 2014 (Memorial Day)

Special Events & Announcements

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8th Annual Senior Health and Wellness Resource Fair Thursday, May 1 9:00AM-1:00PM KASCC Free! Mark your calendar! All ages welcome to this free event. There will be over 55 vendors from the non-profit, health and business communities handing out giveaways and answering your questions. Health Screenings, informational seminars and class demonstrations will also take place at the event. Be one of the first 100 people though the door and receive a special gift. Please show your support by attending this wonderful event, it tremendously helps with Senior Center revenue. Dinner and Dance Friday, May 2 5:30PM-10:00PM HASC $17.00 Come for an evening filled with food, friends and fun! Entertainment is provided by the Manny Gutierrez Combo. Tickets are $17.00 per person. Spring High Tea and Quilt Show Friday, May 16 2:00PM-4:00PM HASC $10.00 Decorate a card table (service for four) using your imagination as your guide. You will need a tablecloth, napkins, plates, sugar and creamer, teapot, tea cups and saucers. A Quilt Show will be on display from 12:00PM-2:00PM. Tickets are $10.00 per person. 5th Saturday Night Dance Saturday, May 31 7:00PM-10:00PM HASC $6/door Enjoy ballroom, swing, Latin and variety music from ballroom dance instructor Ted Rocha. This is a great op-portunity to practice your ballroom dance steps, exercise and make new friends! Door prizes and light refresh-ments. Heritage & Diversity Festival & Potluck Friday, June 6 1:00PM-4:00PM HASC Free! Please join us to celebrate your heritage and diversity! Bring a dish from your country of origin and enjoy a wonderful variety show performance. Line Dance with Jewel Sunday, June 8 3:00PM-6:00PM HASC $6/door Come and enjoy dancing your favorite dances on a wood floor. Bring a bottle of water, your smiling face and enthusiasm! Enjoy great music, fun and exercise! Partner is not needed. 25th Anniversary Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Friday, June 20 1:00PM KASCC Free! Come celebrate with us. Special entertainment by “Stagebridge” and light refreshments will be provided. Let’s celebrate the Senior Center and all we have to offer! Ice Cream Social Thursday, July 10 1:30PM-3:00PM KASCC $1.50 per dessert Come and beat the heat and enjoy some ice cream with your friends and family. All ages welcome. Dress in Hawaiian attire to get into the spirit. Please bring exact change.

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Art Classes

Art and Painting All art media is explored: watercolor, oil and acrylic. You will need to buy some supplies. 25843 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 4/2-4/30 5 Gunn HASC $25 25844 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 5/7-5/28 4 Gunn HASC $20 25845 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 6/4-6/25 4 Gunn HASC $20 Art of Drawing and Painting A one-on-one, self paced class that is geared to the student’s own personal level of ability. All levels are welcome. Register at the Castro Valley Adult School. 50 Yr+ Tues 9:00 AM-11:30AM 4/1-6/17 11 Gunn KASCC $51 Caning and Refinishing Cane antique chairs and refinish old furniture. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Mon 9:00AM–12:00PM Ongoing Stallknecht KASCC $1 Drop-in Ceramics Low Fire Learn how to form ceramic materials into a desired shape by using your hands or molds and then casting and firing them to produce a finished product. *Material fee of $5-$10 payable to instructor at first class. 25852 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 4/3-4/24 4 Shaw HASC $20* 25853 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 5/1-5/29 5 Shaw HASC $25* 25854 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 6/5-6/26 4 Shaw HASC $20* Chinese Brush Painting Learn how to paint flowers and birds, Chinese style. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Fri 9:00AM–11:00AM Ongoing To HASC $5 Drop-in Crochet and Knitting Learn basics of crochet and knitting. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Tue 11:00AM–12:45PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in 50 Yr + Wed 12:30PM–3:00PM Ongoing Belzer KASCC $1 Drop-in Mosaic Tile Art Mosaic tile projects for beginners: planters, gardens stepping stones, and garden art decorations. *Material fee of $5-$10 payable to instructor at first class. 25954 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM–12:00PM 4/7-4/28 4 Kliest HASC $20* 25955 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM–12:00PM 5/5-5/19 3 Kliest HASC $15* 25956 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM–12:00PM 6/2-6/30 5 Kliest HASC $25* Needle Arts This is a friendly, informal group that meets to do mostly needlepoint, count stitch and crewel. 50 Yr + Fri 9:00AM–12:30PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in One Stroke Decorative Painting Learn to paint the Donna Dewberry way. *Material fee of $5.00 payable to instructor at first class. 25855 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 4/1-4/29 5 Underwood HASC $25* 25856 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 5/6-5/27 4 Underwood HASC $20* 25857 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 6/10-6/24 3 Underwood HASC $15* Quilting for Seniors Learn the basics of quilting to create a beautiful quilt. Be your own boss and work at your own speed. 50 Yr + Thu 9:00AM–12:00pm Ongoing Volunteer HASC $2 Drop-in

Art Classes Continued... Wood Carving Begin with a piece of wood and using special tools, learn how to chisel and carve it into something beautiful. Work at your own pace and ability. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Tue 12:30PM–3:30PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $2 Drop-in

Woodworking and Crafts Get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used to transform a piece of lumber into a useful object. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. Mandatory Safety Training Required. Call HASC to sign up for free class. 50 Yr + T/W/Th 9:00AM–3:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $2 Drop-in

Dance and Music Classes

Ballroom Dance Beginning Learn basic ballroom steps. Practice the Foxtrot, Rumba, Salsa, Waltz & more! No partner or previous dance experience required. 25929 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 4/1-4/29 5 Rocha HASC $25 25930 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 5/6-5/27 4 Rocha HASC $20 25931 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 6/3-6/24 4 Rocha HASC $20 Intermediate Partners, dance shoes and minimum of one year training recommended. 25932 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 4/1-4/29 5 Rocha HASC $25 25933 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 5/6-5/27 4 Rocha HASC $20 25934 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 6/3-6/24 4 Rocha HASC $20 Dance- Basics Learn the basics of all dances– no matter what type and look great while you dance. 28209 50 Yr + Tue 5:15PM-6:45PM 4/1-4/29 5 DeNike HASC $25 28210 50 Yr + Tue 5:15PM-6:45PM 5/6-5/27 4 DeNike HASC $20 28211 50 Yr + Tue 5:15PM-6:45PM 6/3-6/24 4 DeNike HASC $20 Folk Dance Build strength, flexibility and agility while savoring music and dance styles from around the world, featuring Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Israeli, Greek, Scottish and more! 25877 50 Yr + Mon 10:30AM-12:00PM 4/7-4/28 4 De Nike HASC $20 25878 50 Yr + Mon 10:30AM-12:00PM 5/5-6/2 4 De Nike HASC $20 25879 50Yr + Mon 10:30AM-12:00PM 6/9-6/30 4 De Nike HASC $20 Hawaiian Dance Learn to move those hips Hawaiian Style while listening to warm and tropical music in this fun and exciting class. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Thu 11:00AM–12:15PM Ongoing Hanan KASCC $3 Drop-in Hula-n-Ukulele Alhoa! Move those hips! Learn simple dance steps and learn to play the ukulele. Please bring your own instrument. All levels welcome. 50 Yr + Thu 10:30AM-12:00PM Ongoing Lozier HASC $3 Drop-in

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Line Dance Classes Keep fit while exercising the line dance way. Classes explore a variety of music, including country western, cha-cha and disco. A partner is not necessary. These are Drop-in Classes. Beginning Mon 10:00AM-11:30AM Ongoing Nicolaus HASC $3.50 Beg./Intermediate Tue 10:00AM–12:00PM Ongoing Nocera KASCC $3.50 Advanced Beginning Mon 7:00PM–8:30PM Ongoing Clayton HASC $4.00 Advanced Beginning Fri 10:00AM-11:30AM Ongoing Nicolaus HASC $3.50 All Levels Wed 7:00PM-8:30PM Ongoing Marez HASC $4.00 Live Band Dance Dance to oldies & big band music, no partner needed. Or just come and enjoy the music. 50 Yr + Mon 10:00AM–11:30AM Ongoing Pinky KASCC FREE 50 Yr + Thu 10:00AM–11:30AM Ongoing Herman HASC FREE Operas and Ballets For Music Lovers This class features presentations of the worlds best operas! This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:30PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Piano / Organ / Keyboard Basics Learn the piano, organ or keyboard. Lessons are individualized to meet your musical goals. Register at the Castro Valley Adult School. 55 Yr + Thu 9:30AM–11:30AM 4/3-6/12 Wedemeyer KASCC $44 Senior Sing-Along Chorus Lend a voice and come sing with us. Learn new tunes and have a lot of fun! 50 Yr + Mon 2:00PM–3:00PM Ongoing Zigenis KASCC $1 Drop-in Soul Line Dance Learn line dance steps to the music of rhythm and blues, hip-hop, smooth jazz, zydeco, and others. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. 50 Yr + Fri 6:00PM–7:30PM Ongoing Lucas HASC $4 Drop-in Tap Dancing Learn the age-old art of tap dance with styles ranging from Fred Astaire to Gene Kelly. Classes will emphasize footwork and the expression of rhythm through sound. Tap shoes are required for this class. Adult Tap I- Beginning 25867 50 Yr+ Mon 1:30PM– 2:30PM 4/21-5/12 4 CVPA Staff CVPA2 $20 27136 50 Yr+ Mon 1:30 PM-2:30PM 6/9-7/14 4 CVPA Staff CVPA2 $20 Adult Tap II- Intermediate 25864 50 Yr + Thur 1:00PM-2:00PM 4/24-5/15 4 CVPA Staff CVPA 2 $20 27134 50 Yr+ Thur 1:00PM-2:00PM 6/12-7/17 4 CVPA Staff CVPA 2 $20

*The Castro Valley Performing Arts Center is located at 3575 Somerset Avenue in Castro Valley. You must register for Tap Dance at the HARD District Office or on-line at www.haywardrec.org.

Dance and Music Classes Continued...

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Foreign Language Classes

Dance and Music Classes Continued...

Featured Artists

Ukulele E Hele Mai! Join us to share the Hawaiian culture with songs and strumming of the Ukulele. Beginning 25959 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 4/2, 4/23,4/30 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 25960 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 5/14-5/28 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 25961 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 6/4-6/18 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 Advanced 25962 50 Yr + Wed 7:15PM-8:15PM 4/2, 4/23, 4/30 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 25963 50 Yr + Wed 7:15PM-8:15PM 5/14-5/28 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 25964 50 Yr + Wed 7:15PM-8:15PM 6/4-6/18 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 Ukulele– Practice If you know how to play the ukulele you’re welcome to join this class and master your ability. 50 Yr + 1st, 3rd & 5th Tues. 2:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in

French – Conversational Learn to speak French and also learn aspects of French culture, history and cooking. 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM-11:30AM TBA Avellar HASC $TBA German – Conversational Learn to speak German for basic conversation or just to keep your mind sharp. 25884 50 Yr+ Tue 1:00PM-2:00PM I: 4/8-6/24 12 Volunteer HASC $10 25885 50 Yr + Tue 2:00PM-3:00PM II: 4/8-6/24 12 Volunteer HASC $10

Kenneth Aitken Senior Center

Ethel Whitfield Morgan is a native of Ohio and began painting independently at the age of twelve. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Alameda County Fair, as well as other Bay Area locations and have been awarded many prizes.

Landscapes, seascapes and still life are her main focus, although she will accept commissioned work. She sketches in pencil as well charcoal, although her preferred medium is oil. Join her for an artist talk on February 11th at 10:30AM.

Hayward Senior Center

Barbara Burner has her work on display through May 13, 2014. Barbara became fascinated with the process of silk

screening an image on paper and printing on material. Later she renewed her interest in watercolor. As she mastered the skill of watercolor, she experimented with incorporating watercolor and silk screening into one painting. Recently she

has added tissue paper to her work, successfully combining several mediums into one piece of art. Barbara’s memberships include: Pleasanton Art League, Livermore Art Association, ART Inc., San Leandro Art Association, Artist

Guild of the East Bay and the Hayward Art’s Council.

Health and Fitness Classes

Badminton You must have some knowledge of Badminton to attend this drop-in class. 50 Yr + Wed 8:30AM–11:00AM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in Breathe, Meditate, Heal Learn how to release and let go so you can direct your breath and your thoughts to assist in healing and keeping you whole. 25868 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 4/9-4/30 4 Jean HASC $20 25869 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 5/7-5/28 4 Jean HASC $20 25870 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 6/4-6/25 4 Jean HASC $20 Fitness for Active Adults Lots of stretching, low impact aerobic dancing, strength training with light weights and floor exercises. Register at the Castro Valley Adult School. Monday class held at CVAS. 55 Yr + W/F 8:00AM–10:00AM 4/2-6/20 Nohr KASCC $43 Laughter Yoga This gentle exercise combines laughter with deep breathing, plenty of smiles and giggles, and will lift your mood and bring stress relief. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on site. 50 Yr + Thu 3:00PM–3:55PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Nice & Easy Movement Lots of chair exercises, stretching, low impact dancing and strength training with light weights. No floor exercises. Register at the Castro Valley Adult School. Monday class held at CVAS. 55 Yr + W/F 10:00AM–11:15AM 4/2-6/20 Farrell KASCC $39 Qigong Practice Practice sessions led by students. Consists of 64 simple movements that flow from one movement to the next. 50 Yr + Tue 10:00AM-11:00AM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 10:00AM-11:15AM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Stretch and Strength Tailored to incorporate benefits of stretching and weight lifting. Utilize mats, stretch bands, yoga blocks & weights. 25871 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 4/9-4/30 4 Jean HASC $20 25872 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 5/7-5/28 4 Jean HASC $20 25873 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 6/4-6/25 4 Jean HASC $20 Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Table Tennis delivers a great workout that is healthy and fun! This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. Must make a reservation in advance, space is limited. Advanced 50 Yr + Tue 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 11:00AM-1:30PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in Beginner / Intermediate 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 1:30PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in

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Health and Fitness Classes Continued...

Tai Chi Chih All Levels 25889 50 Yr + Thu 9:00AM-10:00AM 4/3-4/24 4 McAlister HASC $16 25890 50 Yr + Thu 9:00AM–10:00AM 5/1-5/29 5 McAlister HASC $20 25891 50 Yr + Thu 9:00AM–10:00AM 6/5-6/26 4 McAlister HASC $16 25886 50 Yr + Fri 9:30AM–10:30AM 4/4-4/25 4 Triggs HASC $16 25887 50 Yr + Fri 9:30AM–10:30AM 5/2-5/30 5 Triggs HASC $20 25888 50 Yr + Fri 9:30AM–10:30AM 6/6-6/27 4 Triggs HASC $16 Tai Chi Chuan- Advanced 50 Yr + Thu 10:00AM–11:00AM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $2 Drop-in Yoga Practicing yoga increases your ability to focus, remain mentally sharp and creates energy while having a calming effect. 25916 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 4/7-4/28 4 Korzun HASC $20 25917 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 5/5-5/19 3 Korzun HASC $15 25918 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 6/2-6/30 5 Korzun HASC $25 25919 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 4/10-4/24 3 Jean HASC $30 25920 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 5/1-5/29 5 Jean HASC $50 25921 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 6/5-6/26 4 Jean HASC $40 Restorative Yoga 25924 50 Yr + T 9:30AM-10:30AM 4/4-4/29 5 Tran KASCC $25 25925 50 Yr + T 9:30AM-10:30AM 5/6-5/27 4 Tran KASCC $20 25927 50 Yr + T 9:30AM-10:30AM 6/3-6/24 4 Tran KASCC $20 Zumba Gold Fitness that is innovative, fun and exciting! Latin and international dance rhythms designed for active older adults. 25913 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 4/1-4/29 5 Alcantar HASC $25 25914 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 5/6-5/27 4 Alcantar HASC $20 25915 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 6/3-6/24 4 Alcantar HASC $20 25910 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 4/4-4/25 4 Alcantar HASC $20 25911 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 5/2-5/30 5 Alcantar HASC $25 25912 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM– 3:50PM 6/6-6/27 4 Alcantar HASC $20

Cooking Classes Taught by Executive / Private Chef Chef will teach the art of baking desserts from scratch. Desserts: Variety Learn to bake Tiramisu, Fruit Tarts, Chocolate Tortes, Éclairs. 28186 18 Yr + Sat 1000AM-2:00PM 5/10 1 Hart KASCC $60* *$20 material fee due to instructor at first class. Desserts: Cakes Learn to bake Triple Chocolate, Truffle Cheesecake, Carrot and Cream Cheese, Boston Cream Pie. 26916 18Yr + Sat 3:00PM-7:00PM 4/26 1 Hart KASCC $60* 28187 18Yr + Sat 3:00PM-7:00PM 5/10 1 Hart KASCC $60* *$25 material fee due to instructor at first class.

Special Interest Classes

Special Interest Classes Continued...

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Books and Conversation Discuss books covering a wide variety of topics. 50 Yr + Mon 10:00AM–11:00AM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Computers– Beginning 26351 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM-2:00PM 5/5-6/2 4 De Nike HASC $20 Computers– Facebook 26380 50 Yr + Mon 2:15PM-3:45PM 4/14-4/28 3 De Nike HASC $15 26381 50 Yr + Mon 2:15PM-3:45PM 6/16-6/30 3 De Nike HASC $15 Computers- Internet Plus Learn how to surf the internet and navigate e-mail. 26353 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM-2:00PM 4/7-4/28 4 De Nike HASC $20 26354 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM-2:00PM 6/9-6/30 4 De Nike HASC $20 Current Events Participants exchange ideas and thoughts on current events that affect our world, locally and globally. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Thu 1:30PM–3:00PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Digital Photography: Travel Photography 3 hour session of lecture and practical hands on instruction to help you with your personal camera. 25952 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM-12:00PM 4/15 1 Foote HASC $20 25953 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM-12:00PM 5/20 1 Foote HASC $20 27373 50 Yr+ Tue 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/17 1 Foote HASC $20 Meditation for Health Meditation for health: This class will focus on the practice of meditation each day to help us reduce stress, be more focused in the present and enjoy each moment. 50 yr+ Thu 2:45PM-3:45PM 1/16-4/24 (no class 4/17) Martin KASCC $3 Drop-in Senior Scribes: Write to Exercise Your Brain Topics include: memoir, travel, fiction, short stories, poetry and free choice. 26075 50 Yr + Thu 10:00AM-12:00PM 3/20-6/5 Barba KASCC $12 Shakespeare – Cultural Literacy View Shakespeare’s plays and related subjects on video. Discuss the writing, times and themes. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. 50 Yr + Tue 12:30PM–2:30PM Ongoing Sheldon KASCC $1 Drop-in Tibetan Book of Living and Dying This class will focus on the issues of the different stages of consciousness that humans go through in life and through the dying process. By looking at these stages we can gain insight into living a more fulfilled life in the present moment. 50 yr+ Thu 1:45PM-2:45 PM 1/16-4/24 (no class 4/17) Martin KASCC $3 Drop-in

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Nutrition: Luncheon Program

Lunches are provided by Spectrum Community Services. Reservations must be made by 12:00 noon the previous business day. Reservations can be made in person or by calling the senior center. If you are not able to make lunch and have a reservation, please call the senior center to cancel your reservation. Chef Salad can be substituted for any lunch entrée everyday. Hamburgers or veggie burgers are available alternatives on soup days. Luncheon Schedule: Monday-Thursday 12noon Kenneth Aitken Senior Center $3.75 (suggested donation for 60+) (510) 881-6738 $6.00 (non-senior fee) Monday-Friday 12noon Hayward Area Senior Center $3.75 (suggested donation for 60+) (510) 881-6766 $6.00 (non-senior fee)

Billiards/Pool Tables** Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Hayward & Aitken Senior Centers Bingo Monday & Thursday • 1:15pm Hayward Area Senior Center Bingo Tuesdays • 1:15pm Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Cards: Bridge* Mondays & Tuesdays • 9:00am-12noon Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Cards: Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays & Fridays • 12noon Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Cards: Pinochle* Tuesdays & Fridays • 10:00am-4:00pm Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Chess* Mondays and Fridays • 12:30-4:00pm Hayward Area Senior Center Mahjong (Chinese Style) Thursdays • 1:00-4:00 p.m. Hayward Area Senior Center Senior Softball: Call 317-2303 for more information on Senior Leagues (50+ and 65+) *Cards & Chess: $.50 cent per day drop-in fee or $4.00 per month per person. **Pool Tables: $1.00 per day drop-in fee or $10.00 per month per person.

Sports, Games and Cards

Social Services

10 Minute Massage By appointment, Thursday Hayward Senior Center 10 Minute Massage By appointment, 2nd Monday Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening Last Wednesday 9:00-11:00am Hayward Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening 1st Tuesday of the month • 9:30 am Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Hayward Deaf Senior Group 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Hayward Senior Center Health Screening/Foot Care By appointment, last Wednesday Hayward Senior Center Health Screening/Foot Care By appointment, first Tuesday Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Hi-Cap/Medical Claims Counseling By appointment Both Senior Centers Income Tax Assistance By appointment Both Senior Centers Information & Assistance Monday- Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Both Senior Centers Legal Assistance By appointment Both Senior Centers Mercy Brown Bag Food Distribution 2nd and 4th Fridays • 1:00-2:00pm Hayward Senior Center

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Seminars

HAYWARD AREA SENIOR CENTER

Arthritis Tuesday , May 13 11:00AM Free Please join Dr. Bonner and learn about different types of arthritis, what the diseases are, what are the signs and symptoms, what are the current treatments, truths and falsehoods and where to find more information. AARP Smart Driver Course Tuesday, June 3 8:45AM-1:15PM $15 AARP members / $20 Non Members This class is only for renewal students. Enrollees should bring their expiring certificates as proof of renewal status. Senior Scam Stopper Friday, June 20 1:00PM-3:00PM Free Protect Yourself! Subject-matter experts will provide information about fraud relating to home repair, finance, mail, foreign lotteries, identity theft, Medicare, and more. KENNETH AITKEN SENIOR CENTER Senior Scam Stopper Friday, June 27 1:00PM-3:00PM Free Assembly Member Bill Quirk will host a Senior Scam Stopper. This event is held in cooperation with the Contractor’s State License Board, and will help consumers learn how to spot common scams and avoid falling prey to them. The seminar will feature a panel of experts from across the state, who will discuss topics including: how to protect oneself from identity theft, how to avoid investment related scams and what to look for and ask about before engaging in home and auto repair contracts.

Extended Trips & Tours

Thunder Valley Casino Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Package includes round trip transportation from Kenneth Aitken Senior Center, $15 slot credit and $5 food credit. Cost is $32.00 per HARD resident and $42.00 per HARD non-resident. Driver gratuity is not included. Sign up in person at the Kenneth Aitken Senior Center. Rockies Rail Highlights September 14 - 21, 2014 HIGHLIGHTS… Banff, Yoho National Park, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, VIA Rail’s The Canadian, Vancouver. Tour operated by Collette Vacations. Rates start at $3,549. Call 510-881-6768 for more information.

SPECIAL TOUR PRESENTATION! A Collette Vacations Representative is having a presentation to highlight the

Rockies Rail Highlights Tour. Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Kenneth Aitken Senior Center for this free no pressure presentation.

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Please see page 13 for van trips and motor coach tours sign up procedures and refund polices.

Walt Disney Museum Wednesday, April 16 Enjoy the history of Walt Disney at this Presidio Museum. Lunch on your own after. Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: Ages 65+ $15.00 / Adults $20.00 (payable on-site) Mt. Diablo / Danville Thursday, April 17 Enjoy Mt. Diablo for its famous views and stop by the Visitor Center and observation deck. Lunch and shopping in Danville on your own after. Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt Van Cost: $20.00 per person Pinnacles National Park Tuesday, April 22 Explore an ancient volcanic field of massive spires, canyons and talus passages that define millions of years of erosion and tectonic plate movement. Bring a lunch, water and comfortable walking shoes. Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Dennis Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: $3.00 (payable on-site) California Raptor Center in Davis Wednesday, April 23 The California Raptor Center, affiliated with the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, is committed to preserving and perpetuating the health of all raptor species, with special emphasis on those native to California and the West. Departs: Hayward Area Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $20.00 per person 29th Annual Asparagus Festival– Stockton Friday, April 25 Come for a “spear-it” day of asparagus fun! Shop vendors, enjoy entertainment and eat asparagus creations. Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: Ages 60+ $8.00 / Adults $13.00 (payable on-site) Lindsay Wildlife Museum– Walnut Creek Wednesday, April 30 Tour the museum and wildlife rehabilitation center. Learn about wildlife care through interactive exhibits. Lunch on your own and shopping in downtown Walnut Creek after. Van Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: Ages 60+ $7.50 / Adults $8.50 (payable on-site) Wilder Ranch State Park & Santa Cruz Thursday, May 1 Explore the park which has a rich history from the Ohlone Indians to more recently 5 generations of the Wilder family which ran a dairy operation and cattle ranch. Lunch on your own in Santa Cruz after. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt Van Cost: $20.00 per person Carmel / Basilica Wednesday, May 7 This historic Mission has been renovated to its previous glory as both a Catholic Mission and now a thriving parish and school. The Basilica reflects the beautiful adobe architecture and houses many antique religious effigies and altars. Have lunch on your own in beautiful Carmel after. Van Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $20.00 per person Admission Cost: $4.00 (payable on-site)

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Castillo di Amorosa Winery– Calistoga Tuesday, May 13 Enjoy a guided tour deep down below the castle and taste wine from the barrel followed by a tasting of 5 premium wines. Tour is from 11:30am-1:30pm so bring snacks if needed. Lunch at the Culinary Institute Café and Bakery in St. Helena afterward. Wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk on uneven cobblestone. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: $34.00 (payable on-site) Marin Headlands / Sausalito Wednesday, May 14 The headlands cover the histories from the Miwok Indians to the Military, including the NIKE Missile Site and 150 year old Pt. Bonita Lighthouse. Enjoy lunch on your own and shopping in quaint Sausalito afterwards. Van Departs: Hayward Area Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt Van Cost: $20.00 per person Monterey Tuesday, May 20 Enjoy Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf and the historic waterfront shops, restaurants and the aquarium if you chose. Van Departs Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Ed Van Cost: $20.00 per person Muir Woods and Sausalito Wednesday, May 21 Muir Woods National Monument is a remnant of ancient coast redwood forests that blanketed many northern California coastal valleys before the 1800s. Enjoy lunch and time on your own in quaint Sausalito afterwards. Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $22.00 per person Admission Cost: $7.00 (payable on-site) Mare Island Museum– Vallejo Tuesday, May 27 Tour the museum & historical buildings that once was the West’s first Naval Base and Shipyard. Lunch on your own after. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: $14.00 (payable on-site) Academy of Sciences Wednesday, May 28 Enjoy the aquarium, planetarium, rain forest, natural history museum and much more all under one roof. Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: Ages 65+ $24.95 / Adult $29.95 (payable on-site) Filoli Gardens Tuesday, June 3 Wander one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th Century and view the breathtaking 16 acre English Renaissance Gardens. Enjoy lunch at the café or bring your own. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Ed Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: Ages 65+ $15.00/ Adult $18.00 (payable on-site) Pescadero / Goat Farm / Pigeon Point Light House Wednesday, June 4 Drive the coast and see Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Stop at the Goat Farm and sample some cheese and enjoy lunch in downtown Pescadero on your own. Van Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $20.00 per person Benicia Tuesday, June 10 Discover this waterside city along the Carquinez Strait full of shops and restaurants. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Dennis Van Cost: $20.00 per person

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Van Trips and Motor Coach Tours Procedures and Refund Policies:

Please note: Participants taking day van trips should expect to be gone for the duration of the day unless otherwise noted. Day Trips can return after 5pm when the center is closed. Please make sure your ride home is scheduled in advance. Van drivers can not drive you home. Participants must have a way of getting home promptly when we return.

Van Trip Procedures: No one, including Senior Center Supporters, are allowed to sign up before the 1st business day of the month that the Expanding Horizons is released. Participants will be able to sign up for only one trip per Center during the first two weeks of the Expanding Horizons release. Put your name and phone number on the waiting list for other trips you are interested in and we will call you after the first two weeks if we have an opening. You must sign up for your desired trip from the Center that the van departs. Non-residents of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District must pay an additional non-resident fee of $5.00 per trip. Van Trip Refund Procedures: No refunds will be issued if less than 24 hours of notification is received for the day trips. All Van Trip cancellations are subject to a $5.00 service charge and may take up to 21 days to process. In cases, where the Senior Center pur-chases admission tickets on your behalf, and the ticket company has a no refund policy, we will be unable to issue a refund to you. Motor Coach Refund Procedures: Refunds will be issued only upon the Senior Centers cancellation of a trip or a specific cancellation policy by the Tour Company is in place. If a participant cancels within ten (10) business days of a trip, it will be the responsibility of the said participant to find a replacement or forfeit the refund. All motor coach cancellations made by participants are subject to a $5.00 service charge. Non-residents of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District must pay an additional non-resident fee of $10.00 per coach trip. It is the policy of American Stage Tours to wait no longer than 15 minutes. If a participant is late and the bus has left it is the responsibility of the trip participant to make their own arrangements for the return trip home and it will be at their own cost.

Rosie the Riveter Museum in Richmond Wednesday, June 11 Explore and honor the efforts of women civilians on the World War II home front and ship building. Lunch in Pt. Richmond afterward. Van Departs: Hayward Area Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost: $20.00 per person Point Lobos State Natural Reserve– Carmel Thursday, June 12 Often called the “crown jewel of the State Park system.” Outstanding for sightseeing, photography, as well as incredibly rich flora and fauna of both land and sea. Lunch and shop in Carmel afterward. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt Van Cost: $20.00 per person

Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge– Sacramento Wednesday, June 18 Visit rare and exotic animals who were rescued from abuse and death. Captive wildlife include the “possibly extinct” scimitar-horned oryx and the ostrich. Van Departs: Hayward Area Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $20.00 per person SF Ride the Ducks Tuesday, June 24 Ride the WWII amphibious truck in a 90 minute tour of San Francisco including a splash into the bay. Lunch and shop on your own at Fisherman’s Wharf after. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost & Admission Cost: Ages 62+ $57.00 / Adults $60.00 (tickets purchased in advance-no refunds) Alameda County Fair– Pleasanton Thursday, July 3 Shop vendors, view exhibits, go to the horse races and sample fair food. Bring water and a hat because it will get hot. Van Departs: Hayward Area Senior Center at 10:15 a.m. Driver: Ed Van Cost: $12.00 per person Admission Cost: Ages 62+ FREE / Adults $10.00 (payable on-site)

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Please help support H.A.R.D.’s Senior / Active Adult Programs:

Providing quality programming for over 35 years! Have you ever considered making a donation to the Senior Centers? Or have you ever considered remembering us in your will or trust?

When specified, donations received are used for the support of Senior/Active Adult Programs. All Senior Center donations are gratefully accepted. Contributions can be made payable to:

Greater Hayward Area Recreation and Park Foundation: 1099 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Call 881-6768 for more information.

THANK YOU to our generous donors in December 2013, January & February 2014.

We greatly need and appreciate your support!

Anita Affonso, Ernest Armijo, Nina Balassone, Marie Belzer, Lydia Castoneda, Barbara & Joe Catalano, Regina Concepcion, Muriel Crimmen, Gertrude Fernandes, Roy Gordon, Harold & Diane Groome, Betty Heavingham,

Sue Henson, Fran Horn, Betty Hughes, Mark Jurich, Nani Lozier, Bobbye Morrow, Veronica Mullins, Patra Nesseth-Steffes, Susie Newman, Peggy Robinson, Mary Lou Smith, Patricia Sunberg, Benjamin Tavares,

Jen Tibbetts, Victor Torres, Mirna Truehill, Jan Tucker, Ignacio Vargas, Tom Watson, Rodney Wells Costco, Food Source, Lucky’s and Safeway

A special thanks also goes to the Area Agency on Aging and the United Way for their grant support.

Hayward Area Recreation & Park District Senior/Active Adult Programs 1099 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541

H.A.R.D. Recreation Staff: Contact Information Mila Mishina, Hayward Senior Center Coordinator mism@haywardrec.org 510-881-6766 Jen Tibbetts, Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Recreation Coordinator tibj@haywardrec.org 510-881-6742 Daniela Keiffer, Recreation Supervisor keid@haywardrec.org 510-881-6768 H.A.R.D. Administrative Staff: Kerrilyn Ely, Superintendent of Recreation John Gouveia, General Manager

H.A.R.D. Board of Directors: Louis M. Andrade, Paul W. Hodges Jr., Minane Jameson, Carol A. Pereira, Dennis Waespi

The Mission of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is to enrich the quality of life for our

community by providing a variety of recreational activities, parks and facilities that promote

health, wellness, learning and fun.

Continuing to Create Community Through People, Parks and Programs Since 1944

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