Greetings from Mastick Senior Center!
It is time to renew your membership! Membership is FREE, available to individuals age 50 and older, and REQUIRED to participate in Mastick programs. Stop by the Lobby (Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and fill out a membership form to renew your membership or become a member. Thank you!
August Updates
For the weekly schedule, click here.
For August programs and registration links, click here.
To view the August menu, click here.
To view the August movie schedule, click here.
Registration for Fall 2024 ARPD Programs is underway!
NEW! BaM (Balance and Mobility)
Thursdays, July 11 – August 29, 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Location: Social Hall
Cost: $63 ~ Class #27164
Improve balance, stability, mobility, and posture through core strengthening. Increase whole body strength to improve coordination (neuromuscular facilitation) and to assist in fall and injury prevention and recovery. Spots available! To register, click here.
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Online Dating Fraud
Wednesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Room D
FREE ~ Class #24653
Join William Smith, retired FBI Agent, to learn the scope of the problem, why scammers target seniors, types of scams and techniques used, what to be aware of, what to avoid, and what to consider before meeting someone or sending money. To register, click here.
NEW! Aging in Place
Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Room D
FREE ~ Class #27204
This panel discussion will be with a clinical liaison and provide information on what services are offered, focusing on Palliative Homecare options. Bring your questions. To register, click here.
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Seniors Sea Plane Lagoon Kayak Tour
Friday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Launch from Encinal Boat Ramp
190 Central Ave
Cost: $58 ~ Class #24574
Join us at the Encinal Boat Ramp for a special kayak tour around the Sea Plane Lagoon. This tour is designed for "Boomers", appropriately paced using very stable double sea kayaks. See a variety of marine life, Navy vessels, scenic bay views and more! Fee covers one participant. Each participant must sign up and register separately. To register, click here.
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ACI Workshop: Compost, Recycle and Landfill
Monday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.,
Location: Room E, FREE ~ Class #26946
Join an Alameda County Industries’ representative for an overview of the Compost, Recycle and Landfill programs. The interactive workshop will help you learn how to separate garbage. You will learn what the City offers under the Garbage collection program, different ways to recycle and landfill products, ways to get free compost for your garden, and much more! To register, click here
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Music from the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's -
including Broadway, Movies, Classic & Country
Tuesday, August 6 and Thursday August 15, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Dining Room 2
FREE
Join us for a lovely piano performance by Susan Shauf.
No registration required. Stop by and enjoy!
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NEW! Senior Soul Dance with Michele
Tuesdays, August 6 -- August 27, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Social Hall
Cost: $27 ~ Class #27233
Join Michele's Senior Soul Dance class! Beginners welcome! No need to be shy. Take your Lindy, Jazz Box and Drunken Sailor to another level. Learn and perfect the current, vintage, and most popular dances. You will enjoy yourself so much, you will not want to miss a class! From the instructor: "Teaching is my passion! I am honored to be part of your dance experience!" To register, click here.
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NEW! Evening Zumba with Mel
Tuesdays, August 6 – August 27, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Location: Room A, Cost: $43 ~ Class #27283
Zumba Gold is a simplified, low impact dance class designed for active older adults and beginners. Experience the joy of movement choreographed to infectious music. Curated playlists include salsa, merengue, cumbia, tango, disco, flamenco, swing, bellydance, and more. Improve flexibility, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health. No dance experience needed. Class can be modified for all fitness levels. To register, click here.
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Pole Walking for Veterans
Saturday, August 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
Location: Social Hall, FREE ~ Class #24547
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special program enables us to offer Pole Walking for Exercise and Maintaining Mobility training FREE to veterans and their family members. Learn skills to reduce fall risk and improve your balance, endurance, gait, posture, strength, and spine function. Easy-to-learn techniques help navigate everyday obstacles. Quality poles provided for your use. More information and registration (required) at www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/military-outdoors All participants must also register with Alameda Recreation and Parks by calling 510-747-7500.
Create a Secure Future: Advance Health Care Directives
Tuesday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.,
Location: Room D, FREE ~ Class #24329
Join a Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) Representative to learn about Advanced Health Care Directives and how to complete them. Receive information about appointing an agent, end-of-life decision-making, POLST forms, and referrals for other planning tools, such as Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for Finance. To register, click here.
Billing and Delivery Scams
Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
Location: Room D, FREE ~ Class #24654
Join William Smith, retired FBI Agent, to learn the scope of the problem, why seniors are targeted, types of social security email and phone scams, and how they are committed. To register, click here.
INSURANCE
Wednesday, August 14, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Media Room
FREE ~ Class #27298
INSURANCE -- Leah Nishi of Framers insurance will talk about the challenging insurance market in CA presently. Have you received a notice of non-renewal from your insurance company? What do you do when cancelled? What does the future look like moving forward? To register click here.
The Great American Song Book
Second Wednesday of each month
August 14, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Dining Room 2
FREE
Join pianist Glenn Fong for a musical journey! No registration required. Drop in and enjoy!
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Music Appreciation
"Romantic from the North: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)"
Thursday, August 22, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Dining Room 2
FREE
Join Bill Sturm, Volunteer, for a discussion and piano performance of the intimate, soulful music of this Spanish composer.
Sunset Kayak Tour for Seniors
Friday, August 30, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Launch from Encinal Boat Ramp
190 Central Ave
Cost: $53 ~ Class #24575
Join us at The Grand Street Marina for a special kayak tour around the Oakland Channel paddling toward Jack London Square under a setting sun. This tour is designed for "Boomers" and run at a pace that is just right for you using very stable double sea kayaks. You will see a variety of marine life, Coast Guard vessels, scenic Bay view and more! Fee covers 1 participant. Each participant must sign up and pay. To register, click here.
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NEW! Collette Travel Presentation
Tuesday, September 5, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Media Room
FREE ~ Class #26959
This presentation provides an overview of all you want to know about travel, upcoming local and international trips, and great hospitality. Please join us, bring your questions, and receive good discounts! Walk-ins welcome. To register, click here.
For more information about the trips please click here.
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 To see the links please click here.
NEW! An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 2
Monday, September 9, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Social Hall, FREE ~ Class #27286
This is a continuation of the lecture that was presented in July. Emphasis will be on how to interact with the various AI apps and websites. Topics covered will include: how recent is the information for each AI app, are references provided for each responsible, is the Internet used as part of the answer, how private are the queries and responses. This lecture is fairly standalone in that, it is not necessary to have attended the first lecture in order to benefit from this lecture. To register, click here.
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Mastick Trip to Club Fugazi: Dear San Fransisco Sunday, November 10, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Location: San Fransisco Cost: $99 ~ Class #27301
Join us for bursting with heart -pounding excitement and death-defying acrobats, Dear San Fransisco will leave you awestruck and amazed. Take a 90-minutes joy ride through our City by the Bay’s bust and booms in a breathtaking aerial extravaganza perfect for your next great outing.
Powered by exhilarating acrobatics, choreography, spoken word, video projections, shadow play, and original music, Dear San Fransisco invites locals and visitors on a romp through both the essence and the myth that is San Fransisco.
The performance will start at 1 p.m. and will include a private skybox Tiara Suite and Lounge for extra special experience as well as tea, coffee and desserts.
We will meet at Mastick Senior Center at 11:30 a.m., the parking lot and Multimedea Room will be open for check in, and the bus will return by 4pm. To register click here.
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Mastick Thrift Shop
The Mastick Thrift Shop is open to the public on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Donations are accepted until FULL (space is limited) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mastick Program Guidelines
We are excited to see you and want to ensure your visit to the Center is a success. In an effort to maintain the safety and well-being of members and staff, please adhere to the following when visiting:
- Face-coverings are recommended when inside the building;
- Stay home if showing signs of respiratory illness (cough, sore throat or shortness of breath);
- Wall-mounted hand-sanitizing stations are available in each room;
- Be sure to dress in layers, bring a hat, sunscreen, and anything necessary to provide for your own comfort.
ARPD PROGRAMS FOLLOW ALL STATE AND COUNTY HEALTH PROTOCOLS
Current Hour of Operations
The Mastick Senior Center is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For information, visit www.alamedaca.gov/mastick, call 510-747-7500, or email masticksuggestion@alamedaca.gov.
Mastick Senior Center thanks the following organizations for their financial support:
City of Alameda, Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board, Alameda County Area Agency on Aging, Alameda Transportation Commission.
Be well and stay safe.
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