Monday, April 10 for *Newark Residents
Friday, April 14 for Non-Residents
*Those with a Newark Home Address are Newark Residents. Anyone living in another city is a Non-Resident. Proof of Newark home address required for first time registrants (current driver’s license or utility bill).
Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center
7401 Enterprise Drive, Ph: (510) 578-4840 senior.center@newark.org
Open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
See more details about Senior programs on page 19
Newark Community Center 35501 Cedar Boulevard
Closed building. Private Rentals currently unavailable.
Newark Recreation Licensed Child Care 35501 Cedar Boulevard, Ph: (510) 578-4438
childcare@newark.org
Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center
6800 Mowry Avenue, Ph: (510) 578-4668
recreation@newark.org
See page 3 for facility hours and information
Recreation and Community Services Manager
Nick Cuevas
Newark Civic Center
37101 Newark Boulevard
Ph: (510) 578-4000, newark.org
City Hall
See website for up to date hours
Police Dept.
See website for up to date hours
Newark Library
Closed on Fridays and Sundays
Mon/Tue 12:00pm-8:00pm
Wed/Thu 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
City Council
Michael K. Hannon, Mayor
Maria “Sucy” Collazo, Vice Mayor
Luis L. Freitas, Council Member
Mike Bucci, Council Member
Matthew Jorgens, Council Member
Facility Hours
Fitness Center & Gymnasium Only
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted use of the fitness center or its equipment.
MONDAY- FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Open Recreation Swim (All Pools)
See Holiday Hours for Exceptions
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Gym schedule is subject to change. Gym schedule posted weekly on Facebook & Instagram.
Daily Admission Fees
Everyone entering the facility must pay an admission fee, swimming or not.
Infant/Toddler** under 3 yrs $3 (includes swim diaper) General $12
** Infants/Toddlers are required to wear a swim diaper when entering the Aquatic Center. We will not waive the swim diaper fee if you provide your own. Children MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
Multi-Use Passes
We have a variety of all-inclusive passes from Youth to Senior including:
20-visit (Adult & Senior ONLY)
1 month (Adult & Senior ONLY)
3 month (Adult & Senior ONLY)
6 month (All ages)
12 month (All ages)
Passes are non-transferable, non-refundable, and nonextendable.
Current pass fees can be found on our website at newark.org
Swim Guidelines: Please read prior to your visit.
Reservations for Recreation Swim recommended: newarkca.activityreg.com
*MONDAY- FRIDAY
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
12:30 - 3:00PM
12:30 - 3:00PM
3:30 - 6:00PM
*Lap pool closed until 1:00PM.
Holiday Hours & Closures
July 3
July 4
Holiday Hours:
Holiday Hours - CLOSED -
Facility Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lap Swim Hours: 8:00 - 11:45am
Water Fitness: 8:00 - 11:45am
Open Recreation Swim: 12:30 - 3:00pm
Traditional swim attire is required in all pools. The intent of enforcing a swim suit policy is to maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment for all patrons. Clothing other than swim wear can cause problems with water clarity, disinfection systems, and filtration. Anyone entering the water MUST be in a TRADITIONAL SWIMSUIT. A traditional swimsuit is one purchased for the sole purpose of swimming. A plain white t-shirt may be worn over a traditional swim suit and are available for purchase at the front desk. Deck chairs are for sitting only. Personal items may NOT to be stored on chairs. Priority for seating will be given to those with disabilities, senior citizens, and expecting and/or nursing mothers.
Lap Swim Hours
Lap Pool - Lanes 1, 2, 3
Lap Lanes will have a maximum occupancy to 6 swimmers per lane and will be on a first come basis. Lane sharing etiquette applies. Those under 18 must be pre-approved by taking a swim test consisting of completing 2 lengths of the pool without stopping to be allowed to lap swim.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
MONDAY - THURSDAY 7:00 - 8:45AM
6:00 - 8:45AM 12:00 - 12:45PM* 7:00-7:45PM*
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
*Times listed are Adults Only
Water Walking Hours
Lazy River - Adults Only
Not available during Holiday Hours - see previous page for dates.
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY/THURSDAY SATURDAY
7:00 - 7:45 PM
8:00 - 8:45 AM
8:00 - 8:45 AM
Water Fitness Hours
Lap Pool - Lane 4
The water fitness lane will be on a first come basis and is Adult Only.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
6:00 - 8:45AM
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
7:00 - 8:45AM
Water Aerobics
Drop Pool - Reservations Required
Class is limited with reservation required and will be in the drop zone pool where the water slides are. Make new friends and change up your regular routine! Get your heart rate up, strengthen muscles, improve your balance, and increase flexibility!
Must have a 10-Visit Fitness Pass.
Youth Scholarship Information & Registration Hours
• Available to Newark residents age 17 & under who have financial constraints
• Proof of residency verification & scholarship eligibility MUST accompany application
• Participants pay 25% of program fee at the time of registration
• If approved, child is eligible to receive a free Annual Family Membership to the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center (up to 5 family members). Membership will begin on the day of application approval & will not automatically renew.
Water Aerobics
Lanes 3 and 4 - Reservations Required
Registration Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 - 11:00AM or by appointment recreation@newark.org
Registration is at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center
Look for this symbol identifying scholarship eligible programs!
Is The Force strong in you?
Grab your lightsaber and tell your Wookiee friends about the City of Newark’s May the 4th Be With You Celebration on Star Wars Day from 5:00- 6:30 pm at the Silliman Center. Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character for a chance to win a prize! Categories include best overall, most creative, and best group/duo. Dark side or rebel scum, all forces will unite for a night of fandom fun!
Get hooked on fishing for life!
Kids will learn basic instruction on knot tying, casting, and fish handling techniques. The lake will be planted with fish for the event. No pre-registration or fee is required, just show up and have fun!
Walk or run, all are welcome!
Themed runs, oversized games, music, giveaways, and a healthy way to kick off your weekend. One registration required per family. Run begins promptly at 5pm. Questions? Email jessennia.taimani@newark.org
Mark your calendar now to bring your family to a City of Newark park near you for free pop-up fun. There will be sports, field day games, crafts and other fun activities led by Newark Recreation staff and community partners. These programs may be seasonal activities, or just something new or interesting we thought you might like! Follow our social media pages to see more information on our pop-up recreation events!
Day Date Time Location
Tue 6/6 1:30-2:30pm Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park
Thur 6/22 11:00am-12:00pm Ash Street Park
Tue 7/18 1:30-2:30pm Community Center Park
Thur 8/3 11:00am-12:00pm Birch Grove Park
The Newark Swim Lesson Program provides the highest quality of swim instruction available. We look at swim instruction as a necessary life skill and want to make swimming an enjoyable lifelong activity for you and your family. Lessons are tailored to age and skill within a levelsee following page for lesson descriptions for each age group.
Remember not to compare your child’s progress with other swimmers as everyone learns at a different pace. Children are tested on the first day of each session and placed into the appropriate class level. We hope that you enjoy your swimming experience with us and welcome any of your comments or suggestions.
Swim lessons are 25-28 minutes long, except for Adult classes, which will run 45 minutes. You can sign up for one session or as many sessions as you like (they do not need to be concurrent). This flexible approach allows you the benefit of meeting your family’s schedule.
Refund/Make-Up Policy:
Due to the popularity of our program, we have a strict refund policy. You have 48 hours from the time of registration in which to request a refund (all refunds have a $15 processing fee), or transfer to another time/session (based on class availability). After 48 hours, there are no refunds given.
Transfer may be granted if there is space available. Transfers have a $15 processing fee.
Please note: There are no make-up classes and/ or credits/refunds for any classes missed due to accident, injury, illness, or personal scheduling conflicts. Doctor’s notes will not be accepted.
Registration Deadlines are 72 hours before the session. We will not accept any registrations after the deadline is passed. It is best to register in advance to ensure your class is available.
This interactive class is for parents and children 6 months - 3 years. The instructor will lead the parents through a variety of skills to teach their child. The parent is the primary instructor for their child and is required to be in the water with the child in a swimsuit. Children must wear a swim diaper under their suit. The class is designed to get the child comfortable in the water and to begin to work on entry-level swim readiness skills. Upon successful completion or age advancement the student will move into the preschool lesson program.
Instructor to student ratio is 1:10.
This course offers swimming levels 1-3 for children ages 3-5 yrs. Children work on water exploration and adjustment skills such as bubble blowing, putting face in the water, and floating with support. They will progress to more advanced skill such as front crawl and back stroke. Children who master level 3 or age up will move to a youth level class at the appropriate level to their ability.
Instructor to student ratio is 1:4.
This swim lesson program offers all swimming levels for your child. Levels range from the first level in which students start to develop good attitudes and safe practices around the water all the way to Level 5 where students are swimming all the basic strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly).
Instructor to student ratio is 1:4 to 1:8 depending upon level.
1 on 1 individualized instruction for those looking for a more personalized approach. These lessons are completely focused on working on what you want to work on. Every effort is made to schedule the same instructor for each of your sessions; however, we cannot guarantee it.
Instructor to student ratio is 1:1.
This course is designed to help Teens/Adults meet their swim lesson needs from beginner to advanced, focusing on the individual needs of each student. Classes are 45 minutes long.
Instructor to student ratio is 1:6.
8 classes total Monday - Thursday
Session 1: 6/12-6/22
Session 2: 6/26-7/6 (no class on 7/3 and 7/4; fee prorated) Session 3: 7/10-7/20
4 classes total Saturdays
Interested in exploring what it takes to be a lifeguard and swim instructor?
Course includes American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification course; that if passed, will be a valid certification for 2 years. Graduates of this camp are encouraged to apply as a junior lifeguard volunteer for the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center for up to 2 summers after completion of the camp. Included is a program shirt and lunch on Friday.
Prerequisite: Must be able to continuously swim 50 yards of freestyle or breaststroke on the first day of camp.
Come join Ms. Traci to learn a variety of dance styles, safe dance techniques and body awareness in this fun dance intensive week. Dance Camp is for everyone, from the beginner dancer who wants to learn what it feels like to move their body in rhythm, to the more intermediate/ advanced dancer who wants to build on their strength and dance techniques. Some of the styles of dance that will be taught are ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, and more.
All dancers will get a dance camp shirt!
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio
Instructor: Traci
Betty Gentry Dance Classes
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio
Instructor: Traci
Camp Newark is back!
Each week features a new theme with action-packed games, exciting activities and crafts, indoor and outdoor play, swim days, and free lunch Fridays. Each week will also offer outside entertainment or in-house activities such as color runs, bounce houses, carnivals, and more!
Our recreation leaders are ready to give your kids an unforgettable summer!
Please note, lunch is not provided. Please send your child with a bagged lunch. Lunch will only be provided every Friday. Free lunch Fridays will be fun lunches such as pizza, BBQ day, breakfast for lunch, etc! Campers will receive a morning snack and an afternoon snack. Campers always remain on site and under the watch of camp staff.
Room 1: Room 2: Kindergarten Graduates - Age 7 Ages 8-11
Week One: 6/12-6/16
Week Two: 6/19-6/23
Week Three: 6/26-6/30
No Camp 4th of July week 7/3-7/7
Week Four: 7/10-7/14
Week Five: 7/17-7/21
Week Six: 7/24-7/28
Week Seven: 7/31-8/4
Kidz Love Soccer Mommy/Daddy & Me
The fun happens on the field, so don’t just watch from the sidelines! Here is your chance to join in your toddler’s introduction to the world’s most popular sport. You’ll participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child to develop their motor and socialization skills. A variety of soccer activities are played each week. Adult participation is required.
Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park No Class On 9/2
Kidz Love Soccer Tot Soccer
Chase the ball! Tot-Soccer helps kids learn to be part of a structured group activity without a parent by their side. Realizing this can be difficult for young children, our field-tested, age specific curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Tot Soccer focuses on helping kids develop their large motor skills through skill demonstrations and entertaining games like Bugs in the House! These games build skill and self-esteem and prepare tots to start running and kicking - just like the big kids! Tot-Soccer classes are 30 minutes long and meet once a week.
Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park
Kidz Love Soccer Tot/Pre Soccer
Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! Children will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game while building self-esteem. Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age appropriate environment. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting.
Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park No Class On 9/2
Euro School of Tennis Mommy/Daddy & Me
Searching for the perfect way to introduce your child to the game of tennis? This class offers a fun way to interact with your child, while teaching them the basics of the game! Kids learn in a number of different ways, and when they’re under the age of four, they primarily learn through play. Working with them in an active setting is an important part of both their physical and mental development. During the class, parents and children participate together in fun, ageappropriate activities that will help your little one develop the motor and socialization skills necessary to continue with tennis as they grow. Wear tennis shoes and bring a racquet size 19.
Location: Birch Grove Park Tennis Courts
Euro School of Tennis
Pee Wee Tennis
Have fun and learn tennis basics at the same time with our Pee Wee Tennis sessions. Our program offers your small tennis star a fun introduction to the game in a setting that’s perfect for their learning abilities. We use low compression red balls to help your child learn the fundamentals. From strokes and movements to the motor skills they will need to move forward as they grow, we make certain they learn in an environment that works for them. Wear tennis shoes and bring a tennis racquet size 19 or 21.
Location: Birch Grove Park Tennis Courts
KSB Skate DOJO
Beginner and novice-level skateboarders learn the basics and fundamentals of skateboarding.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Skatepark
Instructor: George Montes De Oca Jr.
Cougars Girls Summer Basketball Camp
Enjoy a weeklong experience as you get to learn and play alongside the athletes from Newark Memorial. Focus will be shooting, passing, ball-handling, footwork/agility, and individual & team defense.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gymnasium
Instructor: Darryl Reina, Newark Memorial Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach, Staff, & Players
Kidz Love Soccer: Soccer 1
Players will learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Fun skill games are played at every session, and every participant will have a ball at their feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience. All participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting.
Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park
No Class On 9/2
Euro School of Tennis Mini Aces Tennis
If you have a budding athlete, are looking for a great way to keep your kiddo active or interested in having your child learn tennis fundamentals, our Mini Aces program is the perfect solution! Each Mini Aces session is perfect for those with no tennis experience or only mild exposure to the game. We work on hand-eye coordination, movement drills and various strokes. Wear tennis shoes and bring a tennis racquet size 21 or 23.
Location: Birch Grove Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Euro School of Tennis Staff
Euro School of Tennis Teen Tennis Stars Novice
Ready to help your children develop a passion for the sport of tennis? Our Teen Tennis Stars program is the perfect way to do just that. Designed for ages 9–14 with little or no tennis experience, we focus on having fun with the game while learning the fundamentals. By session’s end, they will be skilled at hitting the ball with consistency, allowing them to enjoy a quick game with you or any player. Wear tennis shoes and bring a tennis racquet size 25 or 27.
Location: Brich Grove Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Euro School of Tennis Staff
Kidz Love Soccer: Soccer 2
A great introduction to competitive soccer, Skillz and Scrimmages teaches advanced skill building such as dribbling, passing and shooting in a team format, as well as an introduction to goal-tending. Kids will scrimmage and learn to play together as a team. From defense and mid-field to forward and goalie...kids get exposure to playing every position and have a blast doing it. Appropriate for players of varying skill levels. And...best of all, each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Skillz & Scrimmages classes are 45 minutes long, and meet once a week.
Location: Mel Nunes Sportsfield Park No Class On 9/2
Jr Giants COED Baseball League
Join The Jr. Giants program this summer and engage in a fun noncompetitive league. Learn and grow in your knowledge of the sport in this FREE 8-week program brought to you by the Jr Giants Community Fund. Players will have 1 practice and 1 game during the week. Times will vary depending on registered participants, below is general info. This year we are eliminating weekend play to give you the opportunity to still enjoy your Summer. Please note that registration is strictly online at sfgiants.leagueapps.com
We will be hosting In-Person Registration to assist with online registration at Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center on April 17th and May 8th, 5:00– 7:00pm.
Location: Birch Grove Park
Self Defense Karate
For Ages 5-11
Learn basic self-defense techniques in a fun and supportive “safety awareness” program, develop self-confidence, discipline, and strength through the practice of basic Karate. Belt promotions will be held at the conclusion of each session. Uniforms ($50) and advancement belts (testing $15) may be purchased from the instructor.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio
Instructor: Mark Gothard, Kid Safe USA
Club V.I.P. Volleyball Camp
Level 1
Club V.I.P. Volleyball has provided fun and progressive programs designed to be taken multiple times to help breakdown skills to build up a solid foundation. This class is for beginners and players that need to develop consistency in their skills. They’ll learn the fundamentals and develop proper mechanics. Our hopes are to establish a great foundation that will excite them to move to level 2 Team Training.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Gymnasium
The Theater Factory
Betty and Her Feast (Drama Camp)
Students will learn the aspects of acting and leadership through a fun process leading to our one act play, Betty and Her Feast: A dystopian play that brings to life all sorts of bots and robots on Betty’s 10th birthday! The play will be staged for the parents on the final day of camp. $15 script fee, payable to instructor.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Instructor: Ish Amitoj Kaur, Filmmaker & Theater Director
The Theater Factory Improvisation Camp
Have fun, meet new friends, and experience the joy of improvising! If you are looking to work on your public speaking, social and communication skills, The Theater Factory is a great place for you to learn and perform the art of improvisation. Our classes are dedicated to help you develop your artistic voice, both individually and within an ensemble.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio
Instructor: Ish Amitoj Kaur, Filmmaker & Theater Director
Fiery Blossom Creations: Creative Writing Camp
Fiery Blossom Creations is a Bay Area based publishing company. We mentor kids to write their books and we give a platform to publish them. Join us in a fun camp where they will contribute to an anthology of short stories: The Adventures of Filly and Willy.
$20 script fee, payable to instructor.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room
Mad Science Reactions in Action
Dive into the realms of the Chemical and Physical world in this crazy week of non-stop action – and reaction! Explore our wonderlab and find eggs that don’t break, ice that doesn’t melt, and discover how to freeze time! Perform spectacular hands-on experiments and continue the fun at home with the gadgets you’ve designed in the lab!
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Mad Science Checkmate Chess
Half Day Only.
Checkmate Chess makes learning chess fun! We bring pieces to life using imaginative characters which accelerate the learning process and fascinate children. Play with our giant chess set – the biggest you’ve ever seen! Find out why chess is the most popular game in the world. We cover all rules, strategies and tactics. This camp is appropriate for beginners only.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Mandalorian’s Creed STEM with LEGO® Materials
Join Mando and Baby Yoda in exciting new adventures with LEGO®. Help them find bounty pucks and finish their mission of locating Baby Yoda’s kind. Build everything Mandalorian, from spaceships to speeder bikes. This class will investigate the world of the Mandalorian while exploring engineering and STEM concepts by using LEGO® materials.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Pokemon Master STEM LEGO® Summer Camp
Kick off the new school year with Brick Tech and your favorite Pokemon! Participants will construct guided projects out of LEGO® materials as they learn STEM concepts with a hands-on approach. Build a LEGO® gym and train and battle with Pokemon that you design! Discover the secret of the Pokemon eggs and be ready to thwart Team Rocket wherever they show up.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Super Mario STEM Engineering using LEGO® Materials
Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games! Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up and help Mario to save the day and rescue Peach from Bowser in this video game themed summer camp!
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room
Minecraft with LEGO® STEM Summer Camp
Come explore your favorite Minecraft biomes and structures with LEGO®. Build houses and traps to defend against mobs. Build tools to mine and help Steve defeat the ender dragon! Please note there will be no video games played in this camp.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Meeting Room
Marvel vs. DC LEGO® STEM Engineering Summer Camp
It’s a race to save the world as the Avengers take on the Justice League. Which team of superheroes will prevail? Participants will build LEGO® projects that introduce and reinforce STEM concepts as they explore the multiverse of Earth’s mightiest superheroes. From Avengers Tower and the Quin Jet to the Bat Cave and Ghost Rider’s Motorcycle, build your favorite superhero adventures in this summer camp!
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics Summer Camp
Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO® has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get hands on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts. Everything will be provided from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build! Don’t miss this opportunity to get your little LEGO® lovers excited about STEM and LEGO® with Spike Prime Robotics from Brick Tech!
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Rroarr Coding & Robotics Academy
Robotics - Design your Rover with Sphero’s RVR & Little Bits
An excellent way to start exploring the world of robotics. This program brings together the programming concepts with Sphero RVR and Mechanics with Sphero Little Bits. Campers will build fun, hands-on projects as they learn about engineering and computer science concepts through the world of the Sphero RVR. They will operate a robot, program the robot to complete simple tasks, and use the robot with other mechanical systems to accomplish a task.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Rroarr Coding & Robotics Academy
Young Entrepreneur Roblox Game Designer
Create & publish your adventure games in 3D space with Roblox. Learn how to pitch your game. At the end of the camp students will showcase their games at a competition. Chromebooks and laptops will be provided for coding.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
Rroarr Coding & Robotics Academy
Young Engineers - Bricks Challenge
(Appliance & Tools)
We are going use the world of STEM to create appliances and home tools this summer. In this fun-filled program campers will build different types of appliances and tools that are used at home and see the science in action. Participants learn about mechanics, engineering, science concepts and math as they engage in this fun, hands-on immersive learning experience
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room
KENDO “The Way of the Sword”
Beginner: This class is for those who have never practiced Kendo or need to brush up the fundamental movements of Kendo. The beginner class focuses on the basics and understanding the characteristics of Kendo. A non-refundable material fee of $35 is due to the instructor on the first-class meeting.
Intermediate/Advanced: This class is for both those who have recently graduated from the beginner course and experienced Kendo practitioners who are able to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of Kendo. Instructor approval required prior to enrollment.
Location:
Silliman Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio (Beginner) Basketball Court (Intermediate/Advanced)
Instructor: Hiroshi Ichimura, Kendo 7 dan
Euro School of Tennis Adult Tennis Novice
A common question for many new players is where to begin with lessons and classes, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) offers ratings for courses to help you decide what might be right for you. This course is rated a 2.5–3.0, which means after the course, you’ll be able to judge where the ball is going and you’ll be able to tackle a short rally with players that have the same basic ability.
Location: Birch Grove Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Euro School of Tennis Staff
STRONG Nation ZUMBA ®
Music-led HIIT workout, combines High-Intensity Interval Training with the science of synced music motivation. Burn calories while toning your arms, legs, abs, and glutes.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio
Zumba® Instructor: Yulin Xu
ZUMBA® FITNESS
Features exotic rhythms set to high-energy beats.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Betty Gentry Dance Studio
Zumba® Instructor: Marie Magsakay
Circuit training, lifting weights and calisthenics for all skill levels.
Location: Silliman Activity Center, Activity Room Instructor: Mark Gothard
Information & Referrals
Dial 211 for free information and referral to Human Services for daily needs and in times of crisis.
General Senior InfoLine (510) 574-2041
Community Ambassador Program for Seniors
(510) 574-2063
Area Agency on Aging Information & Referral (510) 577-3530
Alameda County
Social Services Agency www.alamedacountysocialservices.org
Dementia-Specific Support
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay (510) 656-1329 www.aseb.org
Alzheimer’s Association
(800) 272-3900
Bay Area Community Services
(510) 613-0330 www.bayareacs.org
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center
(650) 858-3915
www.med.stanford.edu/svalz
Health & Wellness
Medicare and Insurance Counseling (HICAP) (510) 839-0393
Health Insurance Counseling, Washington Hospital (510) 494-7005
LIFE ElderCare Meals & Fall Prevention (510) 574-2090 www.lifeeldercare.org
Community Health Center Network https://chcnetwork.org/
Nutrition
Life ElderCare Meals on Wheels (510) 574-2092
Mercy Brown Bag: Grocery Program (see page 24)
Tri-City Volunteers Inc. Food Bank (510) 793-4583
Employment & Learning
SparkPoint Fremont (510) 574-2020
Fremont Library Programs (510) 745-1400
Newark Library Programs (510) 795-2627
Senior Employment Program (510) 238-3535
Housing City of Fremont Office of Housing Assistance (510) 494-4500
HIP Shared Housing Program (510) 574-2173
City of Fremont Landlord/Tenant Support (510) 574-2270
Habitat for Humanity: Home Repair
www.habitatebsv.org/services/ home-repair
Project Sentinel: Rent Assistance (510)574-2270 www.housing.org/
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) (510)881-5743
www.crilhayward.org
Social Engagement
Life Eldercare Friendly Visitors (510) 894-0370
www.lifeeldercare.org
CityServe Compassion Network (510) 796-7378
www.compassionnetwork.org
AARP Driver Safety teaches safe driving techniques that make a di erence in your life
AARP Driver Safety teaches safe driving techniques that make a di erence in your life and community.
and community.
AARP Driver Safety at the Newark Senior Center
7401 Enterprise Drive, Newark
Pre-registration to reserve a spot in the class required.
Instructor: Annette Paredes
Payment must be made via CHECK day of the class written to “AARP Smart Driver”. 8-hour Course is required for first time participants.
*4-hour Refresher Course should be taken every 3 years to qualify for continued insurance discount.
Call your local agent to see if you qualify to take the 4-hour refresher or if you need to take the 8-hour course.
$20 for AARP members
$25
for non-members
Our enhanced course is based on the latest driver safety research and insights. Take the course in a local classroom, where you will learn evidence-based safe driving strategies, and refresh your knowledge of the latest rules and hazards of the road. After course completion, you may even be eligible for a multi-year car insurance discount.
Join the millions of safer drivers on the roads with the award-winning AARP Smart DriverTM course— the latest from AARP Driver Safety.
Join the millions of safer drivers on the roads with the award-winning AARP Smart DriverTM course— the latest from AARP Driver Safety.
Call your local insurance agent for details and eligibility.
Services to Newark residents are provided through a partnership between the City of Newark and the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department.
Eligibility Requirements for RIDE-ON TRI-CITY! transportation services:
•Newark residents who are 70 years of age or older; OR,
•Newark residents who are unable to use public transportation independently due to a disability or disabling health condition.
RIDE-ON TRI-CITY! registrants can use the following:
Ride-Hailing Service:
Subsidized rides through Lyft for participants with a smartphone or participants who do not have a smartphone can get subsidized Lyft or Uber rides through GoGo Grandparent’s Call Center. Participants pay for the first $4 of their trip and up to $16 of additional trip costs will be subsidized.
Taxi Service:
Subsidized curb-to-curb taxi rides in the Tri-City area using a taxi voucher. Taxi vouchers cost $4 each and subsidize up to $16 of taxi meter fare.
Wheelchair-Accessible Van Service: Participants requiring special door-to-door assistance can get subsidized wheelchair-accessible van rides in Tri-City area. Participants pay $4 per one-way trip, using a pre-paid voucher.
RIDE-ON TRI-CITY! is funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission through Measure BB sales tax revenues. For more information on Measure BB, visit: www.alamedactc.org
Get Your Transportation Questions Answered
A Transportation Resources Specialist from RIDE-ON TRI-CITY! can work with you in-person or over the phone to answer any questions you have about transportation and how to get around the community. Transportation Resources Specialists work with you to assess your individual transportation needs and get you linked with the most appropriate services. They can help you complete applications for transportation services and help make arrangements for rides to medical appointments and other needs. They can help with any of the following needs:
• Learning how to ride public transit buses or BART
• Obtaining and learning how to use a Clipper card
• Finding and applying for affordable transportation alternatives if you no longer drive and cannot take public transit
• Learning how to use ride-hailing services, like Lyft.
• Renewing your driver’s license, obtaining a DMV Disabled Parking placard or figuring out how to maintain driving safety as you age
A Transportation Resources Specialist is available at the Senior Center on the first Thursday of each month by appointment only to assist with your specific transportation needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call RIDE-ON TRICITY! at (510) 574-2053.
Learn How To Ride Buses and BART!
Join this two-day FREE travel training workshop and get a FREE Clipper card with $15 in cash value. Through classroom instruction and an outing on bus and BART, participants learn how to plan trips, pay fares using Clipper Cards, transfer between bus and BART, and other useful tips for using transit safely.
Visit the website below for upcoming training opportunities in the Tri-City area.
For more information on Ride-On Tri-City! visit https://city.fremont.gov/rideontricity
Or call the Ride-On Tri-City! Helpline at 510-574-2053
Or email us at rideontricity@fremont.gov
Made possible by the coordination of the Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center and Mercy Retirement and Care Center
