Hayward Area Recreation & Park District Expanding Horizons July-September

Expanding Horizons A Publication of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District’s Senior/Active Adult Programs

July-September 2013 Newsletter

Hayward Area Senior Center (HASC) 22325 North Third St. Hayward, CA 94546 Phone: (510) 881-6766

Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center (KASCC) 17800 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: (510) 881-6738 Voicemail: (510) 881-6742

Accessible by bus # 48

Accessible by bus # 48

(Civic Center Drive in Hayward)

(Redwood Road in C.V.)

Other Satellite Locations: 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

In This Issue: Special Events & Announcements Art Classes Art Classes Continued… & Dance and Music Classes Dance and Music Classes Continued...

Dance and Music Classes Continued…, Foreign Language Classes & Health and Fitness Classes Health and Fitness Classes Continued…

Health and Fitness Classes Continued…& Special Interest Classes Special Interest Classes Continued…

Nutrition: Luncheons & Sports, Games and Cards Seminars Featured Artists, Social Services & Extended Trips Day Van Trips Day Van Trips Continued...

Donation Information

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

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Special Events & Announcements ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Thursday, July 11 1:30PM-3:00PM KASCC $1.50 This event features fabulous 50’s music and decorations! Come and beat the heat and enjoy some ice cream with your friends and family! Desserts cost $1.50 per person (please bring exact change).

All ages are welcome. St. Regis Retirement Center is sponsoring the event.

10TH ANNUAL HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVAL Thursday, July 18 8:00AM-2:00PM HASC Join us for an event at the beautiful Oakland Zoo with more than 2000 seniors and those who love them.

Get information on health, buy fresh vegetables at the Farmers Market and enjoy a delicious healthy lunch.

Transportation provided by Alameda County for $3.00. Register in advance with the Hayward Senior Center 510-881-6766.

HOT SUMMER DINNER & DANCE Friday, August 2 5:30PM-10:00PM HASC $15.00 Entertainment provided by the Richard Herman Band. Menu includes salad, roast pork, vegetables, dessert and coffee or tea. Please join us for a wonderful evening with good friends and great music! Dress in Hawaiian attire.

FLU SHOT CLINICS Friday, September 20 Friday, September 27

1:00PM-3:00PM 1:00PM-2:30PM

HASC KASCC

$TBA $TBA

GRANDPARENTS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST & CELEBRATION Saturday, September 21 9:00AM-11:00AM KASCC $3.00-4.00 Bring the entire family for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Sulphur Creek will be here at 10:00am to share some critters. This event is co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hayward-Castro Valley. Tickets for the event are $4.00 per adult and $3.00 for kids. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

BIG FALL FLEA MARKET Saturday, October 5 8:00AM-1:00PM KASCC FREE Mark your calendars! Tables go on sale Friday, August 16, 2013 at 8:30AM. They will sell out.

Event features over 55 vendors selling a variety of items. We also have a bake sale for yummy treats!

6TH ANNUAL TALENT SHOW Friday, October 18 1:00PM HASC FREE Do you or your family members have a special performing talent? Sing, dance, play musical instruments, read poetry, stand-up comedy, etc...please join our show! Light refreshments will be served. Sign-up at 510-881-6766.

NEW CLASS!

I’m Not Gay, But…”Gay 101 for Seniors” This program is designed to provide an entry level window into terminology, history, LGBTQ resources and real world stories from seniors, as well as an opportunity to hone LGBTQ ally skills.

50 Yr + Thu 12:30PM-1:30PM 8/15-8/29 Volunteer HASC FREE 50 Yr + Tue 1:30PM-2:30PM 10/15-10/29 Volunteer KASCC FREE

Join us at the Senior Centers to support and celebrate Gay Pride Month. Hayward Senior Center on Wednesday, July 17th at 12:30, and Kenneth Aitken Senior Center on Thursday, July 18th at 12:30. The Oakland East Bay Gay Men’s Chorus will perform for ½ hour.

Lavender Seniors will provide refreshments. All are welcome for this free event!

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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.

22078 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 7/3-7/31 5 Gunn HASC 22079 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 8/7-8/28 4 Gunn HASC 22080 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 9/4-9/25 4 Gunn HASC

$25 $20 $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.

55 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:30AM 7/2-8/13 7 Gunn KASCC $39 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.

22081 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 7/11-7/25 3 Shaw HASC $15 22082 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 8/1-8/29 5 Shaw HASC $25 22083 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 9/5-9/26 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 10:00AM–12:00PM Ongoing Volunteer 50 Yr + Wed 12:30PM–3:00PM Ongoing Belzer

HASC $1 Drop-in KASCC $1 Drop-in

Mosaic Tile Art– NEW! Mosaic tile projects for beginners: planters, gardens stepping stones, and garden art decorations. due to instructor. Fee varies $5.00-$10.00 per class session depending on project.

22678 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM–12:00PM 7/1-7/29 5 Kliest HASC 22679 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM–12:00PM 8/5-8/26 4 Kliest HASC 22680 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM–12:00PM 9/9-9/30 4 Kliest HASC

Material fee $25 $20 $20

Needle Arts This is a friendly, informal group that meets to do mostly needlepoint, count stitch and crewel, but any kind of needle work is welcome. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site.

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 per session payable to instructor.

22087 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 7/2-7/30 5 Underwood 22088 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 8/6-8/27 4 Underwood 22089 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 9/3-9/24 4 Underwood

HASC $25 HASC $20 HASC $20

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

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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 Most of the course consists of a workshop where active adults can 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.

50 Yr + T-Th 9:00AM–3:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $2 Drop-in

Dance and Music Classes 5th Saturday Night Dance Ballroom, swing, Latin & variety music. Great opportunity to practice your steps, exercise and make new friends!

Door prizes and light refreshments.

50 Yr + Sat 7:00PM–10:00PM 8/31 McCue HASC $6 Drop-in 5th Sunday Afternoon Line Dance Your favorite line dances non-stop. Bring a finger food to share, bottle of water and your smiling face.

50 Yr + Sun 1:00PM–4:00PM 9/29 Nicolaus HASC $6 Drop-in Ballroom Dance – Beginning Learn basic ballroom steps. Practice the Foxtrot, Rumba, Salsa, Waltz & more! required.

22110 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 7/2-7/30 5 22111 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 8/6-8/27 4 22112 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 9/3-9/24 4

No partner or previous dance Rocha Rocha Rocha

HASC $25 HASC $20 HASC $20

Ballroom Dance – Intermediate Partners, dance shoes and minimum of one year training recommended.

22113 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 7/2-7/30 5 22114 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 8/6-8/27 4 22115 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 9/3-9/24 4

Rocha Rocha Rocha

HASC $25 HASC $20 HASC $20

Dancing– Improve it!

Develop fluid hip, back and arm movement to enhance all your dance moves.

24527 50 Yr + Tue 6:00PM-6:45PM 7/2-7/30 5 24528 50 Yr + Tue 6:00PM-6:45PM 8/6-8/27 4 24529 50 Yr + Tue 6:00PM-6:45PM 9/3-9/24 4

De Nike De Nike De Nike

HASC HASC HASC

$15 $15 $15

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–12:00PM Ongoing Hanan KASCC $3 Drop-in Line Dance Classes Keep fit while exercising the line dance way. Class explores 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 Beg./Intermediate Tue 10:00AM–12:00PM Ongoing Nocera KASCC Advanced Beginning Mon 7:00PM–8:30PM Ongoing Clayton HASC Advanced Beginning Fri 10:00AM-11:30AM Ongoing (Except 3rd) Nicolaus HASC Just Dance (No instruction) Fri 10:00AM-11:45AM 3rd Friday Nicolaus HASC All Levels Wed 7:00PM-8:30PM Ongoing Marez HASC

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$3.50 $3.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.50 $4.00

Dance and Music Classes Continued...

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 50 Yr + Thu 10:00AM–11:30AM Ongoing Herman

KASCC FREE 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 Fall 2013 Wedemeyer KASCC $TBA 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 Dancercize 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 22107 50 Yr + Mon 1:30PM–2:30PM 7/22-8/12 4 Nordgren-Taddi CVPA 2 $20 23320 50 Yr + Mon 1:30PM–2:30PM 9/9-9/30 4 Nordgren-Taddi CVPA 2 $20 Adult Tap II- Intermediate 22103 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM–1:30PM 7/22-8/12 4 Nordgren-Taddi 22105 50 Yr + Thur 1:00PM-2:00PM 8/1-8/22 4 Nordgren-Taddi 23316 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM–1:30PM 9/9-9/30 4 Nordgren-Taddi 23318 50 Yr + Thur 1:00PM-2:00PM 9/12-10/3 4 Nordgren-Taddi *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.

CVPA 2 CVPA 2 CVPA 2 CVPA 2

$20 $20 $20 $20

Ukulele E Hele Mai! Join us to share the Hawaiian culture with songs and strumming of the Ukulele.

Beginning 22269 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 7/3-7/31 3 Kama’i-Paler 22270 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 8/7-8/28 3 Kama’i-Paler 22271 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 9/4-9/25 3 Kama’i-Paler

HASC $15 HASC $15 HASC $15

Advanced 22272 50 Yr + Wed 22273 50 Yr + Wed 22274 50 Yr + Wed

HASC $15 HASC $15 HASC $15

7:15PM-8:15PM 7:15PM-8:15PM 7:15PM-8:15PM

7/3-7/31 8/7-8/28 9/4-9/25

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Kama’i-Paler Kama’i-Paler Kama’i-Paler

Ukulele– Practice If you know how to play the ukulele you’re welcome to join this session and master your ability.

50 Yr + 1st, 3rd & 5th Tues. 2:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in

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Dance and Music Classes Continued...

Hula-n-Ukulele-NEW! 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 7/11-9/26 Ongoing Lozier HASC $3 Drop-in

Foreign Language Classes French – Conversational Learn to speak French and also learn aspects of French culture, history and cooking.

22091 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM-11:30AM 7/3-7/31 5 Avellar 22092 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM-11:30AM 8/7 & 8/14 2 Avellar 22093 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM-11:30AM 9/4-9/25 4 Avellar

HASC $25 HASC $10 HASC $20

German – Conversational I & II Learn to speak German for basic conversation or just to keep your mind sharp.

22094 50 Yr+ Tue 1:00PM-2:00PM I: 6/11-8/27 12 Kiraly 22095 50 Yr + Tue 2:00PM-3:00PM II: 6/11-8/27 12 Kiraly

HASC $10 HASC $10

German Language Instruction Learn to speak German for basic conversation or just to keep your mind sharp.

22594 50 Yr+ Thu 1:00PM-2:30PM Beg. 6/13-8/22 10 Schmidt 22596 50 Yr + Thu 11:30AM-1:00PM Int. 6/13-8/22 10 Schmidt 22595 50 Yr + Thu 10:00AM-11:30AM Adv. 6/13-8/22 10 Schmidt

KASCC $50 KASCC $50 KASCC $50

Spanish – Conversational I & II Learn to speak Spanish for basic conversation or just to keep your mind sharp.

21352 50 Yr + Thu 3:00PM-4:00PM I: 9/5-9/26 4 Pisano 21354 50 Yr + Thu 2:00PM-3:00PM II: 9/5-9/26 4 Pisano

HASC $20 HASC $20

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.

22176 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 7/3-7/24 4 Jean HASC $20 22177 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 8/7-8/28 4 Jean HASC $20 22178 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 9/4-9/25 4 Jean HASC $20 Fitness and Relaxation Basic fitness for good health and well-being. Relax with stretches to improve flexibility, increase strength and energy. Register at the Castro Valley Adult School. Friday class held at CVAS. 55 Yr + M/W 5:45PM-6:45PM Starts 7/1 Schmidt KASCC $58

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Health and Fitness Classes Continued...

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 Starts 7/10 Nohr KASCC $39 Just Exercise Low-impact cardio routine program for balance improvement for mature adults.

50 Yr + Fri 8:45AM–9:45AM Ongoing Korzun

HASC $1 Drop-in

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–3:30PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Meditation for Health 50 Yr + Fri

3:00PM-4:00PM

9/6-9/27

Dr. Martin

HASC

$3 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 Starts 7/10 Farrell KASCC $35 Pilates Gentle Exercise used to build core strength and long lean muscles.

22173 50 Yr + Wed 8:45AM-9:45AM 7/3-7/31 22174 50 Yr+ Wed 8:45AM-9:45AM 8/7-8/28 22175 50 Yr + Wed 8:45AM-9:45AM 9/4-9/25

5 4 4

Korzun Korzun Korzun

HASC $25 HASC $20 HASC $20

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.

22179 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 7/3-7/24 4 Jean HASC $20 22180 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 8/7-8/28 4 Jean HASC $20 22181 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 9/4-9/25 4 Jean HASC $20 Table Tennis Table Tennis delivers a great workout that is healthy and fun! This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site.

50 Yr + Tue 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 11:00AM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in Tai Chi Chih All Levels 22099 50 Yr + 22100 50 Yr + 22101 50 Yr + 22096 50 Yr + 22097 50 Yr + 22098 50 Yr +

Thu Thu Thu Fri Fri Fri

9:00AM–10:00AM 9:00AM–10:00AM 9:00AM–10:00AM 9:30AM–10:30AM 9:30AM–10:30AM 9:30AM–10:30AM

7/11-7/25 8/1-8/29 9/5-9/26 7/5-7/26 8/2-8/30 9/6-9/27

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3 5 4 4 5 4

McAlister McAlister McAlister Triggs Triggs Triggs

HASC HASC HASC HASC HASC HASC

$12 $20 $16 $16 $20 $16

Health and Fitness Classes Continued...

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.

22167 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 7/1-7/29 5 Korzun HASC $25 22168 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 8/5-8/26 4 Korzun HASC $20 22169 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 9/9-9/30 4 Korzun HASC $20 22170 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 7/11-7/25 3 Jean HASC $30 22171 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 8/8-8/29 4 Jean HASC $40 22172 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 9/5-9/26 4 Jean HASC $40 Yuan Chih (Chinese Aerobics) This is a mixture of dance, martial art and the “Chi” exercise. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site.

50 Yr + Thu 1:30PM–2:30PM Ongoing Low KASCC $1 Drop-in ZUMBA Gold Fitness that is innovative, fun and exciting! Latin and international dance rhythms designed for active older adults.

22201 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 7/2-7/30 5 Alcantar HASC $25 22202 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 8/6-8/27 4 Alcantar HASC $20 22203 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 9/3-9/24 3 Alcantar HASC $15 22198 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 7/5-7/26 4 Alcantar HASC $20 22199 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 8/9-8/30 4 Alcantar HASC $20 22200 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 9/6-9/27 3 Alcantar HASC $15

Special Interest Classes Art of Creative Writing Improve, enhance and polish your writing skills. Both fiction and non-fiction are encouraged. Autobiographical writing, poetry, short stories and humor are greatly welcomed.

22154 50 Yr + Mon 1:00PM-3:00PM 9/9-12/2 Volunteer HASC $10 Books and Conversation Discuss books covering a wide variety of topics. Talk about points of interest and importance, thoughts and feelings. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on-site.

50 Yr + Mon 10:30AM–11:30AM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Computers– Beginning 24510 50 Yr + Mon 12:45PM-2:45PM 24210 50 Yr + Mon 12:45PM-2:45PM

7/8-7/29 9/9-9/30

De Nike De Nike

Computers– Facebook-NEW! Learn what Facebook is and how to connect with friends and family.

24530 50 Yr + Mon 2:50PM-3:50PM 8/19 & 8/26

2

Computers- Internet Plus Learn how to surf the internet and navigate e-mail.

24512 50 Yr + Mon 12:45PM-2:45PM

De Nike

8/5-8/26

7

HASC HASC

De Nike

HASC

$20 $20

HASC

$20

$10

Special Interest Classes Continued...

Cooking: Summer Farmer’s Market: Preserves, Spice Pastes, Blendes, Etc.– NEW! 22405 18 yr+ Thu 6:00PM-8:30PM 8/29 Hart HASC $50* Expand your culinary repertoire. Backyard fruit preserves, compotes, fruit chutney, syrups, miso glazes, Asian vinaigrettes, pesto, pastes and tapenades.* $15.00 material fee payable to instructor.

Cooking: Evening of Eurasian Appetizers 23752 18 yr+ Thu 6:00PM-8:30 PM 9/26 Hart HASC $50* Crab/Scallop Cakes with a Spicy Japanese Leek Bearnaise, Tuna Poke, Mango, Coconut Arborio, Crisp Won Ton, Broiled Clams with Miso Sabayon and Panko, Steamed and Sautéd Dim Sum and more.*$20 material fee payable to instructor.

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 1:00PM–3:00PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in Digital Photography – Beginner 3 hour session of lecture and practical hands on instruction to help you with your personal camera.

22153 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM-12:00PM 9/17 Foote HASC $20 Mahjong (American Style) Enjoy this popular game! Exercise your brain! Lessons are also available for a fee.

50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer Mahjong (Chinese Style) Enjoy this popular game! Exercise your brain!

50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM-4:00PM

Ongoing

Volunteer

Reviewing Your Life Join Dr. Martin for a wonderful discussion on the different stages of life.

50 Yr + Thu 3:00PM-4:00PM 9/5-9/26 Dr. Martin Senior Scribes: Write to Exercise Your Brain Topics include: memoir, travel, fiction, short stories, poetry and free choice.

23931 50 Yr + Thu 10:00AM-12:00PM 8/29-12/5 Thoni

KASCC

$.50 Drop-in

HASC $.50 Drop-in

HASC $4 Drop-in

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 Welcome to a New Elderhood Embracing the change. Finding clarity through purposeful conversation. Who are we now? What are we doing here? What do we want to do? What is the difference we make in the world?

23933 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM–12:00PM 9/4-12/18 Blair KASCC $20

The Oakland East Bay Gay Men’s Chorus is performing at the Senior Centers! Join us for this wonderful performance. Lavender Seniors will provide refreshments. This event is free and open to all.

Hayward Area Senior Center: Wednesday, July 17th at 12:30pm Kenneth Aitken Senior Center: Thursday, July 18th at 12:30pm 8

Nutrition: Luncheons 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 will not be 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.

SPECTRUM LUNCHES Monday-Thursday Monday-Friday

12noon 12noon

Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Hayward Area Senior Center

$3.25 (510) 881-6738 $3.25 (510) 881-6766

Sports, Games and Cards BILLARDS / POOL TABLES** BINGO BINGO CARDS: BRIDGE* CARDS: DUPLICATE BRIDGE* CARDS: PINOCHLE* CHESS*: SENIOR SOFTBALL:

Monday—Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Hayward & Aitken Senior Centers Monday & Thursday • 1:15pm Hayward Senior Center Tuesdays • 1:15pm Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Mondays & Tuesdays • 9:00am-12noon Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Wednesdays • 12noon Hayward Senior Center Fridays • 12noon-4:00pm Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Tuesdays & Fridays • 10:00am-4:00pm Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Mondays and Fridays • 12:30-4:00pm Hayward Senior Center 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.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER! The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District can use your help. We are looking for volunteers to work in our fabulous Senior / Active Adult programs!

Volunteers are needed to work at the front desk, in the nutrition lunch program, bingo program, special events, day trip van drivers, class instructors, entertainment for events, etc. Please come and share your talents and energy with us!

Call (510) 881-6768 for more info.

Golden Nook Boutique Gift Shop Handmade items for sale by talented seniors in our community.

Located at the Hayward Area Senior Center, (between the Japanese Gardens and Douglas Morrisson Theatre). Great shopping opportunity for unique and affordable gifts. We are also seeking new artists to sell handmade items. Sales are on commission; this is a great opportunity to make a little extra money. For hours, directions

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Seminars AARP Driver Safety Program 4 hour class for returning students 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-12:45PM

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8 hour class for new students 50 Yr + Mon 11:30AM-3:30PM 50 Yr + Tue 11:30AM-3:30PM

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Must attend both dates. *$12 AARP Members / $14 Non-Members

Hayward Area Senior Center How to Avoid the 5 Dangers of Retirement Thursday, July 25 11:15AM Birnberg FREE Educational presentation touching on long term care, VA Planning, and Medi-Cal planning tools for people who don’t have insurance.

Seniors and Mental Health Thursday, August 29 11:15AM Crisis Support Services Learn skills to improve your mental health.

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TRIPS AND TOURS PRESENTATIONS: Andrew Tran from Collette Vacations and HARD Staff will be at the Hayward Senior Center on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. to hear your ideas on travel destinations, both international and domestic. Andrew will bring some slides on some popular trips such as the Canadian Rockies and South Dakota/Badlands.

Have lunch (reservation must be made a day in advance) and then stay to see a slide show from the beautiful Spain Tour from Spring 2013. Highlights include Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. The slide show will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Come to one meeting or both.

Judy Coppes & Nel Robinson partake in a kimono wearing demonstration at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. Day Van Trips are a great way to meet new people and visit new places. Sign-up for a trip today and expand your horizons! Upcoming Day Van Trips are outlined on pages 12-13.

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Featured Artists Kenneth Aitken Senior Center David Steffes’s works will be on display in mid July. David will be showcasing his travel photography from a recent trip to Cambodia. Each photograph has a special memory and a story to tell. David will be holding his Artist Talk on July 23rd at 10:30am, join us to learn more.

Hayward Senior Center Michael Wallace’s works are on display through July 10th. “A photographer must transcend the medium for a photograph to attain the level of Art, that is my goal.” Michael’s hope is that the viewer of his photographs will look at the images and recognize what they might see every day, but see them in a new way.

Kathy Rameriz will show her paintings at Hayward Senior Center July 10-September 11, 2013. Please stop by the senior center to see her work.

Social Services 10 MINUTE MASSAGE 10 MINUTE MASSAGE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING HAYWARD DEAF SENIOR GROUP HEALTH SCREENING / FOOT CARE HEALTH SCREENING / FOOT CARE HICAP / MEDICAL CLAIMS COUNSELING INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE MERCY BROWN BAG FOOD DISTRIBUTION WELCOME & GET ACQUAINTED MORNING

By appointment, Thursday 7/18, 8/15, 9/12 By appointment, 2nd Monday 2nd Thursday 9:00-11:00am 1st Tuesday of the month • 9:30am 2nd and 4th Tuesdays By appointment, last Wednesday By appointment, first Tuesday By appointment By appointment Monday- Friday 9:00am-4:00pm By appointment 2nd and 4th Fridays • 1:00-2:00pm 1st Thursday • 10:00am

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Extended Trips Red Hawk Casino Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Visit this beautiful casino near Placerville. Enjoy gaming, wonderful food and a leisurely drive.

Receive $10.00 casino slot package (packages subject to change without notice). $30.00 per Hard Resident and $40.00 per Non-Resident. Trip will sell out, register early!

Rome and the Amalfi Coast Tour NEW DATES: October 24-November 2, 2013 Highlights include Whisper Headsets, Rome, Regional Wines with Dinner, Ravello Villa Rufolo, Vietri-sul-Mare, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Paestum, Pompeii, Naples, Archeological Museum. Sponsored in collaboration with Collette Vacations. Rates based on double occupancy start at $3,599. Call 510-881-6768 for more information.

Motor Coach & Extended Trips depart from the Kenneth Aitken Senior & Community Center

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Day Van Trips Please note: Participants taking day van trips should expect to be gone for the duration of the day unless otherwise noted. Day Trips can arrive 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.

Rosicrucian Museum Wednesday, July 10 Houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America.

Van Cost: $18.00, Admission Cost: $7.00 Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00am Driver: Joel Exploratorium– Pier 15 Wednesday, July 17 Open at their new location on the Embarcadero. Enjoy 150 new exhibits and hundreds of beloved classics.

Van Cost & Admission Cost: $65+ $41.00 / Adults $47.00 (No refunds, tickets purchased in advance.)

Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00am Driver: Nick

Muir Woods/Sausalito

Thursday, July 18 Enjoy this coastal redwood forest and be immersed in nature. Lunch and shopping in picturesque Sausalito.

Van Cost: $18.00, Admission Cost: $7.00 (payable on-site).

Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30am Driver: Burt

Legion of Honor– Impressionists on the Water

Friday, July 19 Coinciding with SF hosting the America’s Cup. This exhibit features over 80 paintings and works by Monet, Renoir, Pissaro & others. The artistry reflects their passion for boating and competition.

Van Cost & Admission Cost: $40.00 65+ / $43.00 Adults (no refunds-tickets purchased in advance.)

Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00am Driver: Joel Rosie the Riviter Museum Wednesday, July 24 Explore the sacrifices and efforts of American Civilians on the WW II home front with special emphasis on women in the work force. Lunch in Point Richmond afterward.

Van Cost: $18.00 Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00am Driver: Nick Angel Island Thursday, July 25 Drive to Tiburon and take a ferry to Angel Island State Park. Take in the sights and sounds of the island. Have lunch in Tiburon after. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Van Cost: $18.00, Admission & Ferry Cost: $13.50 (pay on Ferry) Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30am Driver: Burt Capitola Enjoy this intimate village on the water. Shop, dine or just relax on the beach.

Van Cost: $18.00 Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30am

Wednesday, August 14 Driver: Joel

Big Basin Redwoods State Park– Santa Cruz Mountains Wednesday, August 21 California’s oldest state park, covering over 18,000 acres. View awe–inspiring ancient coast redwoods that are among the tallest and oldest trees on earth. See the visitor center and walk accessible trails. Wear tennis shoes.

Van Cost: $18.00 Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30am Driver: Joel CHP Training Academy Thursday, August 22 The California Highway Patrol Academy is one of the most modern and complete law enforcement training academies in the United States. Cadets train over a 27 week program. Lunch in Old Sacramento.

Van Cost: $20.00 Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:00am Driver: Burt SF Ferry Building / Farmers Market Tuesday, August 27 Enjoy shopping & dining on the Embarcadero. Buy produce and artisan specialties at the Farmer’s Market on-site.

Van Cost: $18.00 Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30am Driver: Burt

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Day Van Trips Continued…

Elkhorn Slough Safari– Moss Landing Wednesday, August 28 Enjoy a pontoon boat tour. View otters, sea lions and hundreds of species of birds. Bring your camera / binoculars.

Van & Admission Cost: $50.00 (65+) / Adults $55.00 (no refunds-tickets purchased in advance.)

Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30am Driver: Nick Santa Cruz Follies Thursday, September 12 This year’s theme is, “Those Magical Musical Memories.” Remembering moments time can’t erase. Show starts at 1pm, so we will have lunch in downtown Santa Cruz beforehand.

Van & Admission Cost: $40.00 (no refunds-tickets purchased in advance.)

Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00am Driver: Nick Calistoga Explore this beautiful wine country destination. Shop, dine and relax!

Van Cost: $20.00 Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00am

Wednesday, September 18 Driver: Joel

National Steinbeck Center– Salinas Thursday, September 19 Journey through the Nobel Prize winning author’s life and work. Visit the Exhibition hall, Rabobank Agriculture Museum and the gallery. Lunch available on site or in downtown Salinas.

Van Cost: $20.00, Admission Cost: $8.95 seniors Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30am Driver: Burt Elliston Vineyard– Sunol Wednesday, September 25 Tour the estate built in 1890. Enjoy the “Captain’s Classics” wine tasting package of 5 wines and get to keep an etched commemorative glass. Please note: no handicapped entrance and numerous stairways in the mansion.

Please be walking savvy and wear proper shoes. Lunch afterward in downtown Pleasanton.

Van & Admission Cost: $28.00 Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 10:00am Driver: Nick Mt. Hamilton– Lick Observatory Thursday, September 26 Built in 1888, view the Great Lick Refractor 36” telescope dome and the Shane 120” reflector atop Mt. Hamilton at 4,209 feet. Bring a lunch, no food is available atop the mountain.

Van Cost: $18.00 Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30am Driver: Burt

Van Trips and Motor Coach Tours Procedures and Refund Policies: 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 in which 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 day 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 purchases 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.

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Donation Information Thank you to our generous donors in March, April & May 2013. We greatly need and appreciate your support!

Claire Abernethy, Anita Affonso, Melba Buna, Orlando Bustos, Theodora Carvounnis Trust, Mazia Chavez, Richard Chew, Judith Coppes, Mary Davis, Patricia Downing, Sam Ezrol, Adam Ferreira, Janet Fichelson, Katherine Gong, Carol Ann Green, Betty Heavingham, Luis Hidalgo, Betty Hughes, Earl Jacques, Irene Jose, Helen Legg, Martha Liem, Donna Lingel, Ralph & Gloria Littlejohn, Harry Long, Carole Lundell, Manuel & Helen Manzo, Meta McAulory, Susie Newman, Mircea Oros, Rafaela Page, Betty Patterson, Melvin Perry, Charles Rush, John Sousa, Edward Stich, Alice Sullivan, Bev Suminski, Larry Tachiera, Fransisco Taracatac, Doris Torres, Myrna Truehill, Jan Tucker, Sylvia Velasco, Roldan Vigil, Massimina Willett, Joan Wong & Marcie Zimmerman.

Area Agency on Aging, Chabot College: California Youth Symphony, Costco, Food Source, HomeAide Home Care Inc., Lucky’s, Safeway & St. Regis Retirement Center

Please help support H.A.R.D.’s Senior / Active Adult Programs: Providing quality programming for over 30 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. Tax deductible 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.

Use this form to make a donation or to become a HARD Senior Center Supporter Senior Center Supporter Benefits Include: Expanding Horizons Newsletter mailed to your home, personalized Senior Center Supporter Card, PLUS the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting your Senior Centers. Status is good for 12 months. Senior Center Supporter Cost is:  $25.00 per HARD resident

 $35.00 per HARD non-resident

$40.00 per HARD resident couple

$50.00 for HARD non-resident couple

 Please accept my donation of: $_____________ For_____HARD Senior Supporter Card(s).

Your Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________Phone #: E-mail:  Please accept my donation of: $_____________ specifically for Senior Adult Programs.

Consider making a contribution :  In Memory of__________  In Honor of_______  Celebration of_____________ We will send a notice.

Please Notify ________________________________________________________of this gift.

Address: _________________________________________________Zip: ________________ Please use my donation for the following purpose:  Hayward Area Senior Center  Kenneth C. Aitken Senior Center  Where the need is greatest

Make Checks payable to H.A.R.D. and mail to: Senior Programs: 1099 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541

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

Continuing to Create Community Through People, Parks and Programs Since 1944 The Hayward Area Senior Center and the Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center’s regular Hours of Operation are Monday-Friday 8:30am—4:00pm.

The Senior Centers will be closed on Thursday, July 4th & Monday, September 2nd.

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.

H.A.R.D. Board of Directors:

H.A.R.D. Staff:

Louis M. Andrade, President Carol A. Pereira, Vice-President Paul W. Hodges Jr., Secretary Minane Jameson, Director Dennis Waespi, Director

John Gouveia, General Manager Kerrilyn Ely, Superintendent of Recreation Daniela Keiffer, Recreation Supervisor Mila Mishina, Sr. Center Coordinator Jen Tibbetts, Recreation Coordinator