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OLDER ADULTS
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
There are
two kinds of classes offered for Adults 55 years and older:
1.
SENIOR CENTERS
bring together the
community with day-long activities and classes.
2.
55+ CLASSES
There will
be a charge of $30 per
quarter
for all older adult classes.
1.
SENIOR CENTERS –
Senior Centers offer
topical speakers, resource information, some health screening, exercises,
table games, handicrafts, needlework, special occasion celebrations, a
variety of entertainment, occasional field trips, fellowship, friendship,
massage, snacks, and cultural activities. In addition, instruction is
available in foreign languages (Spanish and German), computer skills,
internet access, arts and crafts, Tai-chi, current events and dance. A
low-cost lunch is also available.
MONDAYS
St.
Callistus Senior Center
8:30am-1:30pm
3580 San Pablo Dam Road, El
Sobrante
Contact Marge Essel at (510) 223-1153
Christ
Lutheran Senior Center 9:00am-2:00pm
780 Ashbury, El Cerrito
Contact Carol Kehoe at (510) 524-1050
TUESDAYS
First
Presbyterian Church
8:30am-2:00pm
3415 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
(enter on 34th Street through parking lot)
Contact Phyllis Clipson at (510) 234-0954
St.
John’s Senior Center
9:00am-2:00pm
6500 Gladys Avenue in El
Cerrito
Contact Janet Duckart at (510) 237-3808 or
(510)417-0703
THURSDAYS
Kensington/Arlington Senior Center 9:00am-2:00pm
52 Arlington, Kensington
Contact Judi Jung at (510) 526-9146
SATURDAYS
(first and third Saturdays only)
El
Cerrito Open House
10:00am-3:00pm
6500 Stockton Avenue, El
Cerrito
Contact Marjorie Fujioka or Kimi Honda at (510) 559-7679
See our
website (www.wccae.info)
for a detailed description of these programs.
2.
ONGOING 55+ CLASSES –
Listed
below are classes. If you are 55+ you are invited to take advantage of the
various classes. Most classes meet weekly. Come to class and share the fun
of learning with others. Computer classes for seniors are
listed at this link
Monday,
9:15-10:30am – Beginning German
Volunteer
Instructor: Sylvia Gott
Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury, El Cerrito
Monday, 9:15 - 10:30,
Beginning Spanish
Volunteer Instructor Bob Warmington
Christ Lutheran Church,
780 Ashbury, El Cerrito
Tuesday, 8:30-10:00am – T’ai Chi
Instructor: Brain Umeki
Hercules Senior Center, 111 Civic Dr., Hercules
Tuesday,
1:00-2:30pm – T’ai Chi
Instructor: Brain Umeki
Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole
Tuesday,
1:30pm-3:30pm – Physical Fitness “Ballroom Dancing”
Instructor: Amy Aldrich
Richmond Senior Center, 2500 Macdonald Ave, Richmond
Tuesday
and Thursday, 3:45-5:15pm – Strong Women Strong Bones
Instructor: Amy Aldrich
Richmond Senior Center, 2525 Macdonald Ave, Richmond
Tuesday,
10:00am-12:30pm and 1:00-4:00pm – Fine and Applied Arts
Instructor: Grace Jasperson
Richmond Annex Sr. Center, 5801 Huntington, Richmond
Friday,
9:30am-4:00pm – Arts & Crafts
Instructor: Grace Jasperson
Richmond Annex Senior Center, 5801 Huntington, Richmond
Friday,
1:00-4:00pm – Fine and Applied Arts (Music)
Instructor
Grace Jasperson
Richmond Annex Senior Center, 5801 Huntington, Richmond
Saturday,
10:30 am-2:30 pm – Revolutionize Old Age –
see below
Instructor: Amy Aldrich
Richmond Senior Center, 2525 Macdonald Ave, Richmond
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