Older Adults

Older Adults Classes & Activities

Improve Your Balance!

ages 50+ r$80 N$92 Falls among older adults are common, costly, and preventable. Join this class if you want to feel more confident during your favorite activities. We will go over the main factors influencing your balance and learn a set of exercises that will gradually improve your balancing skills. We will use props to add challenge.

Petra is a certified Yoga Therapist and personal trainer specializing in working with seniors.

Thursday July 6–Aug 3 (5×) 10:30–11:30am

Instructor: Petra Fibrichova

Location: Community Hall

Min: 5; Max: 15

Sewing & Crafting Circle

ages 50+ Free

Join the Piedmont Recreation Department’s new Sewing & Crafting Circle and socialize while you spend quality time working on your current project. All types of handiwork such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, painting, beading, jewelry making, (just to name a few) are welcome. If you don’t have a project to bring, consider starting one! This a no-instructor/social activity. We hope to see you soon.

Every Monday 10:30am–12:30pm

Instructor: Volunteer Lead Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall Min: 1; Max: 50

Walking on Wednesdays

ages 50+ Free

The Walking on Wednesdays group meets every Wednesday at the Exedra (Highland & Magnolia Avenues) at 10:30am. Everyone is invited to join the group. New walkers and their friendly K-9 best friends are especially welcome. Registration with the Piedmont Recreation is required. Please call 510 420-3070 for more information.

Every Wednesday 10:30am–12:00pm

Instructor: Dick Carter & Prisicilla Wanerus

Location: Exedra Arch, Highland & Magnolia Avenue

Sign-Up for the New Older Adult eNewsletter!

The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is committed to providing programs for people of all ages, including our Older Adult (50+) population. PRD Older Adult programs are specially created to provide social and learning opportunities—from pickleball to the arts to fitness, we offer a variety of activities that appeal to older adults, young at heart!

New! The Getting Up There Gazette is an eNewsletter that will be emailed regularly to keep our older adult community up to date on all PRD happenings! To receive the Getting Up There Gazette eNewsletters visit piedmont.ca.gov/olderadults

2nd Thursday Flix Fest

older adults Free

This new social group is a way for movie lovers to get together on the second Thursday of the month, see fine films, and talk about them afterward (optional). Watch a movie of a different genre each month, followed by a discussion session for those so inclined. The specific movies will be determined by that month’s volunteer host (with some input from the group). Movie goers may bring a lunch or snacks to enjoy while watching the film.

Doors open at 10:30am and movie starts at 10:45am. Monthly movie themes and event details will be sent to all registrants before each meeting.

Advanced registration is required. For registration assistance, please contact the Piedmont Recreation Department during regular business hours at (510) 420-3070.

2nd Thursday of the Month 10:30am–1:00pm Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall

First Mondays Reading Group

ages 50+ Free

A fun, and intellectually stimulating activity for active adults. Registration with the Piedmont Recreation Department is required please call 510 420-3070 for more information.

First Monday of the Month 1:30–3:00pm

Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus & Carol Long

Location: Piedmont Park Tea House

Piedmont Seniors Group seniors

A bit of “Joie de Vivre” for Piedmont seniors— especially senior singles— but couples and older “baby boomers” are also encouraged to join. We welcome you to join us as we cultivate new friendships, provide guest speakers, and plan enjoyable excursions such as theaters, museums, restaurants, historical places, and more. Our goal is to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of seniors, as well as promote the pursuit of intellectual development. Please join us for refreshments at our next friendly and informal Wednesday gathering! Contact Janet Epstein for additional information: jepstein@piedmont.ca.gov

Usually 4th Wednesday of the month 10am–12pm

Instructor: Janet Epstein, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Community Hall