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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR ACTIVITIES |
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— Senior Activities — Senior Information — |
Supporting our
mission to "promote health and wellness"
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Entertainment Dance Lessons Dances |
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Birthday Parties
The third Wednesday
of every month, during lunch, we honor seniors born during that month.
Dessert is served to all birthday honorees.
B.L.T.
(Bunko Ladies of
B.L.T. is a group of ladies who share a
similar connection. They meet at the
Bingo
Join in the
fun at 12:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, at the
Fun ‘N Games
Have fun playing
games and meeting others with similar interests. Dominos, Bridge and other
card games are scheduled daily. CARDS are played every Wednesday and Friday
at noon. Mah
Jong Tiles is played every Tuesday and Friday at
1:30 p.m. Bunko is held every 1st
Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Excursions
Popular day
and overnight trips are scheduled on a monthly basis. A 15-passenger van or a
chartered bus will take you to museums, plays, national parks, coastal areas, casinos,
and other special interest and cultural sites. Twice a year, a trip will be offered thru
“Collette Vacations”. Call
(559)
685-2330 for further information.
Down
Have you ever
thought, "I have so many stories to tell-and wish I could write them all
down, but I don’t know where to begin?" Well then, "
Movie Day
The 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays 12:30 p.m.
Arts ‘N Crafts
A variety of
classes are held throughout the week at the
Beginner
Oil Painting I
Instruction 10-11:30 a.m. –
Mondays
Open Classroom 8:30-11:30 a.m. (reg. students)
Fee as of 7/1/10 $12/month
Oil Painting II & Water Color Painting
Instruction 10-11:30 a.m. – Tuesdays
Open Classroom 8:30-11:30 a.m. (reg. students)
Fee as of 7/1/10 $12/month
Open Painting for Students
Open Classroom for students registered in Oil or Water Color Classes
12:30-4:30 p.m. – Tuesdays
Fee as of 7/1/10 $1.00 per class
Arts & Crafts
9:30-10:30 a.m.
– Wednesdays
Open Classroom 8:30-11:30 a.m.(reg. students)
Fee as of 7/1/10 $6/month
Low Impact Aerobics
Improve your flexibility, endurance and stamina by joining this
specially designed fitness class for older adults. Class meets every Tuesday at
the
Yoga/Stretch & Flex
This yoga/stretch class is designed to improve strength, flexibility
and balance. In a quiet setting, with
soft music, you will be taught how to use breathing to your advantage. Controlling your breathing pattern helps
improve your strength as well as your ability to relax. During this class, you will balance and
hold deep stretch poses while standing and sitting. Following the active portion of the class,
you will be taught relaxation techniques.
This year-around class is appropriate for seniors with slight
limitations as well as the physically active.
This class is held on Mondays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the
Ex-chair-cise (Thera - Band Exercise)
Improve your muscular strength,
endurance, range of motion and flexibility, by using a safe
resistive exerciser called THERA-BAND. The Thera-Band
is made of stretchable latex rubber. This program will be conducted before lunch every Wednesday and Friday, at 10:30 a.m., at the
Other Activities:
Bible
Study – Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. FREE
Beginning Line Dancing – Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. Fee as of 7/1/10 $6/month
High Beginner/Intermediate Line Dancing Class – Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Fee as of 7/1/10 $6/month
Wii Bowling – Fri. at 9:30 a.m. FREE
Tai Chi for Beginners – Thursdays at 10 a.m.
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Senior Softball This program offers an opportunity for
recreation, exercise, and some friendly competition. Most importantly, the
programs have modified rules which emphasize physical safety. So come and
have some fun on the ball diamond. Three ten-week leagues will be played
from March through October. This will include a 55+ league and 63+ league, which will afford an opportunity to play against
some of the best players in the area! For more information, call
685-2330. Fee: $300 55+ League |
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Tulare Senior
Services (T.S.S.),
Inc. was formed in June of 1985. It is a cooperating non-profit
organization dedicated to the social, recreational and health needs of
seniors, 55 and over, within the community. T.S.S. sponsors the very
popular monthly newsletter that is mailed the first of every month to over
500 members. Yearly membership fee is only $10.00. T.S.S. meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:00
a.m., at the
The
sPECIAL EVENTS
2011
Saturday, June 4
Community Rummage Sale 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, June 17
Father’s Day Luncheon 11 a.m.
(Children Bring Your Dad!)
Friday, July 1
4th of July Party with Root Beer Floats 11 a.m.
Friday, July 22
Beach Party 11 a.m.
Hawaiian Dance 7 p.m.
Friday, August 12
Hat Day Competition, 11 a.m.
Friday, August 26
20th Anniversary Dinner Dance
Friday, September 9
Patriots Day Celebration
Wednesday, September 14
Western Day Lunch
Friday, September 16
Western Dance
Saturday, October 8
Fall Craft Fair 10am-2pm
October (Date TBA)
Flu shot clinic & Health Fair
Friday, October 28
Halloween Party & Carnival 10:30 am
Halloween Dance 7pm
Thursday, November 10
Honoring Veteran’s Ceremony 11am
Wednesday, November 23
Give Thanks Luncheon 11am
Saturday, December 3
Holiday Boutique w/Santa Photos 10am
Tuesday, December 6
TSS Annual Christmas Party
Thursday, December 8
Santa’s Workshop 5 pm – 8 pm