Expanding Horizons A Publication of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District’s

Senior/Active Adult Programs

April-June 2015 Newsletter

Contents:

Special Events & Announcements Pg. 1 Art Classes Pg. 2 Art Classes Continued, Dance and Music Classes Pg. 3 Dance and Music Classes Continued... Pg. 4 Dance and Music Classes Continued, Foreign Language Classes, Featured Artists Pg. 5 Health and Fitness Classes Pg. 6 Health and Fitness Classes Continued… Pg. 7 Special Interest Classes Pg. 8 Sports, Games and Cards & Social Services Pg. 9 Seminars Pg. 10 Nutrition: Luncheon Program, Extended Trips & Tours Pg. 11 Van Day Trips Pg. 12 Van Day Trips Continued... Pg. 13 Donation Information Pg. 14 Staff Information Back Cover

Other Satellite Locations

Hayward Area Senior Center

(HASC) 22325 North Third St. Hayward, CA 94546

Phone: (510) 881-6766

Accessible by bus # 48

(Civic Center Drive in Hayward)

Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center (KASCC)

17800 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley, CA 94546

Phone: (510) 881-6738

Accessible by bus # 48 (Redwood Road in C.V.)

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

BOTH SENIOR CENTERS ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. CLOSED: Monday, May 25, 2015 (Memorial Day)

Visit us on the web: www.haywardrec.org/seniors Email us at: hardsenior@haywardrec.org

Like our pages on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1HASC & www.facebook.com/1KASCC

Special Events & Announcements

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Spring Dinner & Dance Friday, May 1 5:30pm-10:00pm HASC $17 advance / $20 door Put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away with the Manny Gutierrez Combo! Enjoy a delicious dinner, wonderful music and raffle prizes!

9th Annual Senior Health and Wellness Resource Fair Thursday, May 7 9:00am-1:00pm KASCC FREE Mark your calendar! All ages welcome to this free event. There will be over 55 vendors from the nonprofit, health and business communities handing out giveaways and answering your questions! Health Screenings, informational seminars and class demonstrations will also take place at the event. Be one of the first 100 people through the door and receive a special gift.

Spring High Tea & Table Decoration Contest Friday, May 15 1:00pm-3:00pm HASC $10 per person Celebrate the spring season with an old fashion High Tea. Decorate a card table (service for four) using your imagination as your guide. You will need a tablecloth, napkins, plates, sugar and creamer, teapot, tea cups, and saucers. A Quilt Show will be on display from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

5th Saturday Night Dance Saturday, May 30 7:00pm-10:00pm HASC $6 at door Ballroom, Swing, Latin and variety music from ballroom dance instructor Ted Rocha. This is a great opportunity to practice your ballroom dance steps, exercise and make new friends! Light refreshments offered.

Heritage & Diversity Festival and Potluck Friday, June 5 1:00pm-3:00pm HASC FREE Come to the Hayward Area Senior Center to share rich culture, delicious food from around the world, music, dance and more! Let’s celebrate our heritage! Please call (510) 881-6766 for more information or to sign up to bring a dish to share.

Sunday Soul Line Dance with Jewel Sunday, June 14 3:00pm-6:00pm HASC $6/door Join our wonderful instructor for an afternoon of soul line dancing. Bring comfortable shoes and a bottle of water. Enjoy great music and exercise! Partner is not needed. NEW!-Senior Black, White and Bling LGBTQ Prom Friday, June 19 6:00pm-10:00pm HASC $20advance / $25 door This special event is geared to LGBTQ 50 years+ . Enjoy great DJ music from “Castro Valley Pride”, Hors d’oeuvres, and unique mocktail bar. Dress to impress, awards for best dressed couple and Lifetime Achievement. Buy your tickets early, limited number available. Retirement Potluck Party for Hayward Senior Center Coordinator Mila Mishina Friday, June 26 4:00pm-6:00pm HASC Please join us at the Hayward Senior Center to thank Mila for her many years of dedicated and outstanding service and wish her well in her new retirement. Please sign up at Hayward Senior Center and bring a dish to share.

Ice Cream Social Thursday, July 9 1:30pm-3:00pm KASCC $1.50 per dessert Come and beat the heat and enjoy some ice cream with your friends and family, all ages welcome. Dress in Hawaiian attire to get into the spirit. We will have Hula dancers here to teach you some island moves.

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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. 30661 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 4/1-4/29 5 Gunn HASC $25 30662 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 5/6-5/27 4 Gunn HASC $20 30663 50 Yr + Wed 9:30AM–12:30PM 6/3-6/24 4 Gunn HASC $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. Register at the C.V. Adult School. 50 Yr+ Tues 9:00AM-11:30AM 4/14-6/16 Gunn KASCC $57

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. *Material fee of $5-$10 payable to instructor at first class. 30664 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 4/2-4/30 5 Shaw HASC $25* 30665 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 5/7-5/28 4 Shaw HASC $20* 30666 50 Yr + Thu 12:00PM–2:00PM 6/4-6/25 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 11:00AM–12:45PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in 50 Yr + Wed 12:30PM–3:00PM Ongoing Belzer KASCC $1 Drop-in

Jewelry Making Learn to make beautiful jewelry. *Material fee of $15 payable to instructor at first class. 31373 50 Yr + Wed 1:30PM-4:00PM 4/15 & 4/22 2 Seitz HASC $15*

Mosaic Tile Art Mosaic tile projects for beginners: planters, gardens stepping stones, and garden art decorations. *Material fee of $5-$10 payable to instructor at first class. 30670 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM–12:00PM 4/6-4/27 4 Kliest HASC $20* 30671 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM-12:00PM 5/4-5/18 3 Kliest HASC $15* 30672 50 Yr + Mon 9:30AM-12:00PM 6/1-6/29 5 Kliest HASC $25*

Needle Arts This is a friendly, informal group that meets to do mostly needlepoint, count stitch and crewel. 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-$10 payable to instructor at first class. 30674 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 4/7-4/28 4 Underwood HASC $20* 30675 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 5/5-5/26 4 Underwood HASC $20* 30676 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM–11:00AM 6/9-6/30 4 Underwood HASC $20*

Quilting 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

Art Classes Continued... Wood Carving Learn how to chisel and carve a piece of wood into something beautiful; work at your own pace and ability. 50 Yr + Tue 1:00 PM–3:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $2 Drop-in

Woodworking and Crafts Get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used to transform a piece of lumber into a useful object. Mandatory Safety Training Required. Call HASC to sign up for free class. Lunch break from 12:00pm-1:00pm. 50 Yr + T/W/Th 9:00AM–3:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $2 Drop-in

Dance and Music Classes

Ballroom Dance Beginning Learn basic ballroom steps: Foxtrot, Rumba, Salsa, Waltz & more! No partner or dance experience required. 31199 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 4/14-4/28 3 Rocha HASC $15 31200 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 5/5-5/26 4 Rocha HASC $20 31201 50 Yr + Tue 7:00PM–8:00PM 6/2-6/30 5 Rocha HASC $25 Intermediate Partners, dance shoes and minimum of one year training recommended. 31202 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 4/14-4/28 3 Rocha HASC $15 31203 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 5/5-5/26 4 Rocha HASC $20 31204 50 Yr + Tue 8:00PM–9:00PM 6/2-6/30 5 Rocha HASC $25

Ballroom Dance– Private Lessons 31205 50 Yr + Tue 6:00PM–7:00PM 4/14 1 Rocha HASC $50 31206 50 Yr + Tue 6:00PM–7:00PM 5/5 1 Rocha HASC $50 31207 50 Yr + Tue 6:00PM–7:00PM 6/2 1 Rocha HASC $50

Dance -Performance Class 31226 50 Yr + Tue 5:15PM-6:45PM 4/7-4/28 4 DeNike HASC $20 31227 50 Yr + Tue 5:15PM-6:45PM 5/5-5/26 4 DeNike HASC $20 31228 50 Yr + Tue 5:15PM-6:45PM 6/2-6/30 5 DeNike HASC $25

Hawaiian Dance Learn to move those hips Hawaiian Style while listening to warm and tropical music in this fun and exciting class. 50 Yr + Thu 11:00AM–12:15PM Ongoing Hanan KASCC $3 Drop-in 50 Yr+ Thu 10:30AM-12:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in

Line Dance Classes Dance to a variety of music: country western, cha-cha and disco. Partner is not necessary. Drop-in Classes. Beginning Mon 10:00AM-11:30AM Ongoing Nicolaus HASC $3.50 Advanced Beginning Mon 7:00PM–8:30PM Ongoing Clayton HASC $4.00 Advanced Beginning Fri 10:00AM-11:30AM Ongoing Nicolaus HASC $3.50 All Levels Tue 10:00AM–12:00PM Ongoing Nocera KASCC $3.50 All Levels Wed 7:00PM-8:30PM Ongoing Marez HASC $4.00

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

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Music From Square One Master intervals and melody, chord structure and scales, time signatures and rhythm as well as basic music reading. All levels are welcome. Register at the C.V. Adult School. 50 Yr+ Wed 9:30 AM-11:30AM 4/29-6/17 Wedemeyer KASCC $40

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

Play Popular Piano, the Popular Piano Way Learn to play your favorite song on the piano, organ or keyboard. All levels are welcome. Register at the C.V. Adult School. 50 Yr+ Thur 9:30 AM-11:30AM 4/16-6/18 Wedemeyer KASCC $49

Senior Sing-Along Chorus Come sing-along with us and enjoy singing some “oldies.” 50 Yr + Mon 2:00PM–3:00PM Ongoing Zigenis KASCC $1 Drop-in

Soul Line Dance Line dance to rhythm and blues, hip-hop, smooth jazz, zydeco and more!. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. 50 Yr + Fri 6:00PM-7:30PM Ongoing Lucas HASC $4 Drop-in

Tap Dancing Learn age-old art of tap dance. Emphasis on footwork and the expression of rhythm through sound. Tap shoes required. Adult Tap I- Beginning 30658 50 Yr+ Mon 1:30PM-2:30PM 4/20-5/11 4 CVPA Staff CVPA2 $20 30659 50 Yr+ Mon 1:30PM-2:30PM 5/18-6/15 4 CVPA Staff CVPA2 $20 Adult Tap II- Intermediate 30655 50 Yr+ Thur 1:00PM-2:00PM 4/23-5/14 4 CVPA Staff CVPA 2 $20 29956 50Yr+ Thur 1:00PM-2:00PM 5/21-6/11 4 CVPA Staff CVPA 2 $20 *The Castro Valley Performing Arts Center is located at 3575 Somerset Avenue in Castro Valley. Register for Tap

Dance at the HARD District Office or on-line at www.haywardrec.org.

Ukulele E Hele Mai! Join us to share the Hawaiian culture with songs and strumming of the Ukulele. Beginning 30989 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 5/6-5/20 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 30990 50 Yr + Wed 6:00PM-7:00PM 6/3-6/17 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 Advanced 30991 50 Yr + Wed 7:15PM-8:15PM 4/8-4/22 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 30992 50 Yr + Wed 7:15PM-8:15PM 5/6-5/20 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15 30993 50 Yr + Wed 7:15PM-8:15PM 6/3-6/17 3 Kama’i-Paler HASC $15

Ukulele– Practice If you know how to play the ukulele you’re welcome to join this class and master your ability. 50 Yr + 1st, 3rd & 5th Tues. 2:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1 Drop-in

Studies show that dancing can help you lose weight, stay flexible,

reduce stress, make friends and more! Music can uplift your spirits.

Sign up for a dance or music class today!

Dance and Music Classes Continued...

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Foreign Language Classes

Dance and Music Classes Continued...

Featured Artists

World Dance For Seniors Folk Dance Build strength, flexibility and agility while savoring music and dance styles from around the world, featuring Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Israeli, Greek, Scottish and more! 30785 50 Yr + Mon 10:30AM-12:00PM 4/6-4/27 4 DeNike HASC $20 30786 50 Yr + Mon 10:30AM-12:00PM 5/4-5/25 4 DeNike HASC $20 30787 50 Yr + Mon 10:30AM-12:00PM 6/1-6/29 5 DeNike HASC $25 30788 50 Yr + Thur 11:00AM-12:30PM 4/2-4/30 5 DeNike KASCC $25 30789 50 Yr + Thur 11:00AM-12:30PM 5/14-5/28 3 DeNike KASCC $15 30793 50 Yr + Thur 11:00AM-12:30PM 6/4-6/25 4 DeNike KASCC $20

Hungarian Village Dance Party and Instruction 50 Yr + Fri 7:45PM-9:45PM 4/10 1 DeNike HASC $5 drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 7:45PM-9:45PM 5/8 1 DeNike HASC $5 drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 7:45PM-9:45PM 6/12 1 DeNike HASC $5 drop-in

German – Conversational Learn to speak German for basic conversation or just to keep your mind sharp. 31014 50 Yr+ Tue 1:00PM-2:00PM I: 4/7-6/30 13 Volunteer HASC $10 31015 50 Yr + Tue 2:00PM-3:00PM II: 4/7-6/30 13 Volunteer HASC $10

French – Conversational Learn to speak French and also learn aspects of French culture, history and cooking. 31106 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM-11:30AM 4/1-4/29 5 Avellar HASC $25 31107 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM-11:30AM 5/6-5/27 4 Avellar HASC $20 31108 50 Yr + Wed 10:00AM-11:30AM 6/3-6/24 4 Avellar HASC $20

Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Rosa Di Zeo Bazzani was born and raised in Italy. At the age of 20 she immigrated and settled in California. The arts are her passion: creating and sewing her own clothing, quilting and for the last eight years-nature

photography. Her favorite subjects are local and regional landscapes and wildlife. Learn more about her work at an Artist Talk on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 10:30AM.

Hayward Senior Center Patra Rae Nesseth-Steffes will have her photography on display at the Hayward Area Senior Center

through May 12, 2015. Patra has been an avid photographer for over 10 years and enjoys photographing nature and people in third world countries. She prefers color over black and white. Patra enjoys photos of faces,

expressions and feelings.

Health and Fitness Classes

NEW! Back Strengthening Awareness– Stress Less Stretch More Simple stretching and strengthening exercises to alleviate back discomfort and become stronger. Drop-In Fee is $7.00. 31458 50 Yr + Tue 1:30PM-2:45PM 4/7-4/28 4 DeNike KASCC $20 31459 50 Yr + Tue 1:30PM-2:45PM 5/5-5/26 4 DeNike KASCC $20 31460 50 Yr + Tue 1:30PM-2:45PM 6/2-6/30 5 DeNike KASCC $25 31461 50 Yr + Thur 1:30PM-2:45PM 4/2-4/30 5 DeNike KASCC $25 32000 50 Yr + Thur 1:30PM-2:45PM 5/14-5/28 3 DeNike KASCC $15 31462 50 Yr + Thur 1:30PM-2:45PM 6/4-6/25 4 DeNike KASCC $20 Breathe, Meditate, Heal Learn how to release and let go so you can direct your breath and thoughts to assist in healing and keeping you whole. 31263 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 4/1-4/29 5 Jean HASC $25 31264 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 5/6-5/27 4 Jean HASC $20 31265 50 Yr + Wed 2:15PM-3:15PM 6/3-6/24 4 Jean HASC $20

Fitness for Active Adults Stretching, low impact aerobic dancing, light weights and floor exercises. Register at the C.V. Adult School.

55 Yr + W/F 8:00AM–10:00AM 4/15-6/19 Nohr KASCC $48 32226 55 Yr + M/W/F 8:00AM–10:00AM 6/22-7/31 Nohr KASCC $29 *Starting June 22 this class will meet Mon., Wed., and Fri. at the Kenneth Aitken Senior Center and fees will be paid to HARD.*

Laugh Yoga Laughter with deep breathing to lift your mood and relieve stress. This is a drop-in class, fee is payable on site. 50 Yr + Thu 3:00PM–3:55PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in

Meditation for Health Meditation to help reduce stress, be more focused in the present and enjoy each moment. 50 Yr + Thur 2:45PM-3:45PM Ongoing Martin KASCC $3 Drop-in

Nice & Easy Movement Chair exercises, stretching, low impact dancing and light weights. No floor exercises. Register at the C.V. Adult School.

50 Yr + W/F 10:00AM–11:15AM 4/15-6/19 Farrell KASCC $44 *Starting July 6 this class will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Kenneth Aitken Senior Center.*

Pilates for Seniors Increase your strength and endurance, while improving joint mobility. All levels welcome. Drop-In Fee is $7.00. 30870 50 Yr + Thur 9:45AM-10:45AM 4/2-4/30 5 Tran KASCC $25 30871 50 Yr + Thur 9:45AM-10:45AM 5/14-5/28 3 Tran KASCC $15

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

Sit and Fit Increase your range of motion, augment flexibility, enhance vitality and strengthen your sense of inner calm. 31274 50 Yr + Wed 11:00AM-12:00PM 4/1-4/29 5 Jean HASC $25 31275 50 Yr + Wed 11:00AM-12:00PM 5/6-5/27 4 Jean HASC $20 31276 50 Yr + Wed 11:00AM-12:00PM 6/3-6/24 4 Jean HASC $20

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Health and Fitness Classes Continued...

Stretch and Strength Tailored to incorporate benefits of stretching and weight lifting. Utilize mats, stretch bands and yoga blocks. 31307 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 4/1-4/29 5 Jean HASC $25 31308 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 5/6-5/27 4 Jean HASC $20 31309 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM–2:00PM 6/3-6/24 4 Jean HASC $20

Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Table Tennis delivers a great workout that is healthy and fun! Drop-in class, fee is payable on-site. Advanced 50 Yr + Tue 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 11:00AM-1:30PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in Beginner / Intermediate 50 Yr + Wed 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in NEW! 50 Yr + Thu 1:00PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1.50 Drop-in 50 Yr + Fri 1:30PM-4:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC $1.50 Drop-in

Tai Chi Chih All Levels 31340 50 Yr + Thu 9:00AM–10:00AM 4/2-4/30 5 McAlister HASC $25 31341 50 Yr + Thu 9:00AM–10:00AM 5/7-5/28 4 McAlister HASC $20 31342 50 Yr + Thu 9:00AM–10:00AM 6/4-6/25 4 McAlister HASC $20 31337 50 Yr + Fri 9:30AM–10:30AM 4/3-4/24 4 Triggs HASC $20 31338 50 Yr + Fri 9:30AM–10:30AM 5/1-5/29 5 Triggs HASC $25 31339 50 Yr + Fri 9:30AM–10:30AM 6/5-6/26 4 Triggs HASC $20

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. 30821 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 4/6-4/27 4 Korzun HASC $20 30822 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 5/4-5/18 3 Korzun HASC $15 30823 50 Yr + Mon 8:45AM-9:45AM 6/1-6/29 5 Korzun HASC $25 30824 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 4/2-4/30 5 Jean HASC $50 30825 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 5/7-5/28 4 Jean HASC $40 30826 50 Yr + Thu 6:00PM-7:00PM 6/4-6/25 4 Jean HASC $40

Yoga (Gentle) Feel rejuvenated and relaxed. Gain Strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Drop-In Fee is $7.00. 30827 50 Yr + Tue 9:30AM-10:30AM 4/7-4/28 4 Tran KASCC $20 30828 50 Yr + Tue 9:30AM-10:30AM 5/5-5/26 4 Tran KASCC $20

Zumba Gold Fitness that is innovative, fun and exciting! Latin and international dance rhythms designed for active older adults. 31365 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 4/7-4/28 4 Alcantar HASC $20 31366 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 5/5-5/26 4 Alcantar HASC $20 31367 50 Yr + Tue 8:45AM-9:45AM 6/2-6/30 5 Alcantar HASC $25 31362 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 4/3-4/24 4 Alcantar HASC $20 31363 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 5/1-5/29 5 Alcantar HASC $25 31364 50 Yr + Fri 2:50PM–3:50PM 6/5-6/26 4 Alcantar HASC $20

Special Interest Classes

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Books and Conversation Discuss books covering a wide variety of topics. 50 Yr + Mon 10:30AM–11:30AM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 drop-in

Computers— Beginning 31329 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM-2:00PM 5/4-5/25 4 DeNike HASC $20

Computers— Facebook for Personal or Business Use 31331 50 Yr + Mon 2:15PM-3:45PM 4/6-4/20 3 DeNike HASC $15 31336 50 Yr+ Mon 2:15PM-3:45PM 6/1-6/15 3 DeNike HASC $15

Computers—Internet Plus Learn how to surf the internet and navigate e-mail. 31330 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM-2:00PM 4/6-4/27 4 DeNike HASC $20 31334 50 Yr + Mon 12:30PM-2:00PM 6/8-6/29 4 DeNike HASC $20 Computers—YouTube 31332 50 Yr + Mon 2:15PM-3:45PM 5/4-5/18 3 DeNike HASC $15

Defining the Senior Years Exploring one’s creativity at this stage of life, what we want to pass on to younger generations, how to maximize our energy and reduce our down time, how to take care of ourselves. 50 Yr + Thur 1:45PM-2:45PM Ongoing Martin KASCC $3 Drop-in

Digital Photography Introduction 31127 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM-12:00PM 4/21 1 Foote HASC $20 Intermediate 31128 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM-12:00PM 5/19 1 Foote HASC $20 Travel 31129 50 Yr + Tue 9:00AM-12:00PM 6/16 1 Foote HASC $20

Memory Academy– NEW! Learn ways to adapt to normal changes in the brain, practice activities that work all parts of the brain and techniques to improve memory of names and numbers. Classes held at the Kenneth Aitken Senior Center, fees paid to HARD. 32481 50 Yr + Wed 2:00pm-3:30pm 7/1-7/29 Nohr KASCC $25 OUT Standing Seniors A safe and confidential space for LGBTQ seniors to share thoughts, feelings, resources, information and support one another. Group is facilitated by trained peers. Group eats lunch together at 12:00pm. 50 Yr + Tue (1st/3rd) 11:15AM-2:00PM Ongoing Volunteer HASC FREE

Senior Scribes: Write to Exercise Your Brain Topics include: memoir, travel, fiction, short stories, poetry and free choice. 30835 50 Yr + Thur 10:00AM-12:00PM 3/19-6/11 Volunteer KASCC $12

Shakespeare – Cultural Literacy View Shakespeare’s plays and related subjects on video. Discuss the writing, times and themes. 50 Yr + Tue 12:30PM–2:30PM Ongoing Volunteer KASCC $1 Drop-in

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Badminton Wednesday 8:30am–11:00am HASC $1.00 drop-in Billiards/Pool Tables Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm HASC & KASCC $1.00 drop-in Bingo Monday & Thursday • 1:15pm HASC $1.50- $12.00 Bingo Tuesdays • 1:15pm KASCC $1.50- $12.00 Cards: Bridge Mondays & Tuesdays • 9:00am-12noon KASCC .50 drop-in Cards: Bridge Thursdays • 12noon KASCC .50 drop-in Cards: Duplicate Bridge Fridays • 12noon KASCC .50 drop-in Cards: Hand & Foot (Canasta) Fridays • 11:30am-3:00pm KASCC .50 drop-in Cards: Pinochle Tuesdays & Fridays • 10:00am-4:00pm KASCC .50 drop-in Chess Mondays and Fridays • 12:30pm-4:00pm HASC .50 drop-in Dominos Wednesdays • 12:00pm KASCC .50 drop-in Mahjong (Chinese Style) Thursdays • 1:00-4:00pm HASC .50 drop-in Senior Softball 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.

Sports, Games and Cards

10 Minute Massage By appointment, Thursday HASC Free 10 Minute Massage By appointment, Monday KASCC Free Blood Pressure Screening Last Wednesday 10:00am HASC Free Blood Pressure Screening 1st Tuesday of the month 9:30am KASCC Free Diabetes Support Group 1st Tuesday of the month 10:00am - 12pm HASC Free Hayward Deaf Senior Group 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10:00am-3:00pm HASC Free Health Screening/Foot Care By appointment, Last Wednesday HASC $10 donation Health Screening/Foot Care By appointment, First Tuesday KCASCC $10 donation Hi-Cap/Medical Claims Counseling By appointment HASC & KASCC Free Income Tax Assistance By appointment HASC & KASCC Free Information & Assistance Monday- Friday 9:00am-4:00pm HASC & KASCC Free Legal Assistance By appointment HASC & KASCC Free Mercy Brown Bag Food Distribution 2nd and 4th Fridays • 1:00-2:00pm HASC $10 donation Notary Services By appointment, First Tuesday HASC Free Notary Services By appointment, Third Tuesday KASCC Free

Social Services

Need help with a new cell phone, tablet or gadget?

Make an appointment and talk with an expert one on one. Appointments are available at the Hayward Area Senior Center every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Call (510) 881-6766 to schedule an appointment.

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Seminars

HAYWARD AREA SENIOR CENTER

Wills and Trusts Tuesday, April 14 11:15AM HASC Free Join Attorney David Hillis to learn more about wills, trusts, joint tenancy and how can you keep your assets out of probate. AARP Driver Safety Program Tuesday, June 2 9:00AM-2:00PM Lai HASC $15 AARP members $20 Non Members Class is only for renewal students. Enrollees should bring their expiring certificates as proof of renewal status. KENNETH AITKEN SENIOR CENTER

Senior Scam Stopper Thursday, April 16 1:00PM-3:00PM KCASCC Free Assembly Member Bill Quirk will host a Senior Scam Stopper. This event is held in cooperation with the Contractor’s State License Board and will help consumers learn how to spot common scams and avoid falling prey to them. The seminar will feature a panel of experts from across the state, who will discuss topics including: how to protect oneself from identity theft, how to avoid investment related scams and what to look for and ask about before engaging in home and auto repair contracts.

NEW! Free Diabetes Classes

Free 7 week series of classes for people who have type 2 Diabetes or Pre Diabetes. Learn skills to better manage your diabetes. Topics include medication management, blood glucose monitoring, meal

planning to control blood sugar, ways to manage stress, get active and prevent complications. Class size is limited to 15 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Presented by the County of Alameda

Public Health Department.

Thursdays, April 2 - May 28, 2015 (no class 5/7) 10:00AM-12:00PM Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Mondays, April 20 - June 8, 2015 1:00PM-3:00PM Hayward Area Senior Center

Congratulations to the Law Offices of Steven Dimick and

John Hannon. The HARD Board of Directors recognized Steven Dimick and John Hannon for their valuable volunteer service. They have been providing free legal advice

to seniors in need for over 20 years. This is a wonderful service and their award is greatly deserved. To the right is a photo of Steven Dimick; he received the award

January 30, 2015 at the Mt. Eden Mansion in Hayward.

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Extended Trips & Tours

Black Oak Casino Thursday, May 28, 2015 Package includes round trip transportation from Kenneth Aitken Senior Center, $10 free play and $5 food credit. Cost is $30.00 per HARD resident and $40.00 per HARD non-resident. Driver gratuity is not included. Sign up in person at the Kenneth Aitken Senior Center. Must pay by check made out to “American Stage Tours.” Venice and the Italian Lakes, Featuring 7 Nights on Lake Como October 19-27, 2015 HIGHLIGHTS… Milan City Tour, Milan Duomo, Lake Como Cruise, Bellagio, Verona, Romeo & Juliet Balcony, Verona Arena, Venice, Venice Gondola Ride, Doge’s Palace & St. Marks Basillica, Lugano, Switzerland, and Monte Bre Cable Car. Rates began at $3,395.00. Offered by Premier World Discovery Tours. Santa Fe Holiday, featuring 4 Nights in Santa Fe December 2- 6, 2015 Tour highlights include Albuquerque City Tour, Old Town Albuquerque, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Santa Fe City Tour, Loretto Chapel, Taos City Tour, Taos Pueblo, High Road to Taos and 4 nights in Santa Fe- one hotel. Rates begin at $1425, based on double occupancy. Call 510-881-6768 for more information. Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria April 20-29, 2016 HIGHLIGHTS...Bern, Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, Golden Pass Panoramic Train, Gstaad, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Resturaunt, Bavaria, Oberammergau, Tyrolean Folklore Show. Rates begin at $3,749.00 Offered by Collette Vacations.

Free Travel Presentation! Learn about these exciting trips from a Premier World Discovery Representative on

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:00pm

Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Please see page 13 for van trips and motor coach tours sign up procedures and refund polices.

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 are not 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. Luncheon Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 12noon Kenneth Aitken Senior Center $3.75 (suggested donation for 60+) (510) 881-6738 $6.00 (non-senior fee) Monday-Friday 12noon Hayward Area Senior Center $3.75 (suggested donation for 60+) (510) 881-6766 $6.00 (non-senior fee)

Nutrition: Luncheon Program

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Bodega Bay Wednesday, April 8 Along Highway 1 this town has a rich history– it’s the site of the first Russian structures built in California, as well as location scenes from Alfred Hitchcock's “The Birds.” Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $20.00 per person

PEZ & Toy Museum, Burlingame Tuesday, April 14 Enjoy vintage toys and a colorful collection of PEZ dispensers. Features favorite toys of the 20th century. Lunch on your own after in Burlingame. Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost: $22.00 per person Admission Cost: $2.00 (payable on-site)

Capitola & Santa Cruz Wednesday, April 15 Enjoy the surf, sand, shopping and lunch on your own in these beautiful coastal towns. Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost: $20.00 per person

Black Diamond Mines– Antioch Friday, April 17 Docent led tour of the site of California’s largest coal mining operation where 4 million tons of “black diamonds” were removed from the earth. Moderate walking involved. Lunch on your own in nearby Antioch. Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt Van Cost: $22.00 per person

Academy of Sciences Tuesday, April 21 See mesmerizing views of land and sea life. Bring a lunch or eat at the café. Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt Van Cost: $27.00 per person Admission Cost: $29.95 (payable on-site)

Mt. Diablo Wednesday, April 22 We’ll drive to the summit of iconic Mt. Diablo. You can hike around and visit the Visitor Center and enjoy the view. Bring a lunch or we can visit a café in Danville. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Dennis Van Cost: $22.00 per person

Seymour Marine Discovery Center– Santa Cruz Tuesday, April 28 Enjoy the Santa Cruz Pier and lunch on your own. Then tour the Marine Discovery Center to explore interactive exhibits, aquaria and intertidal and shark touch pools to learn what it is like to be a scientist. Van Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 10:00 a.m. Driver: Nick

Van Cost: $22.00 per person Admission Cost: $6.00 (payable on-site)

Forest Hill Farm, San Ramon Wednesday, May 6 1.5 hour tour of the Glass House Mansion and Tractor Museum with a docent. Must be able to walk up/down stairs and on uneven pavement surfaces, please wear comfortable walking shoes. Lunch on your own after in San Ramon. Van Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Joel Van Cost & Admission Cost: $32.00 per person (Tickets purchased in advance-no refunds!)

Filoli Mansion, Woodside Tuesday, May 12 Tour the beautiful mansion and gardens. Lunch on your own on site at the café. Van Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick Van Cost: $25.00 per person Admission Cost: $17.00 (payable on-site)

Van Day Trips

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Regional Park Round Up: Big Break Visitor Center in Oakley Wednesday, May 13 Travel to EBRPD’s Big Break Interpretive Center and learn about the Delta, hike, bird watch or just enjoy watching the water. Lunch on your own in Martinez and then visit the Martinez Shoreline and possibly the John Muir Estate. Van Departs Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Dennis

Van Cost: $20.00 per person

Levi Stadium Tour Wednesday, May 20* Tour the new home of the SF 49ers and visit the onsite museum with tons of 49er history. *DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE* Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Joel

Van Cost & Admission Cost: $57.00 per person (Tickets purchased in advance-no refunds!)

Ride the Ducks-SF Tuesday, May 26 Ride a replica WWII “Duck” boat. The tour takes you through San Francisco, a splash into the SF Bay and a cruise around McCovey Cove. Lunch on your own at Fisherman’s Wharf. Van Departs Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick

Van Cost & Admission Cost: $59.00 per person (Tickets purchased in advance-no refunds!)

Angel Island Wednesday, June 3 Learn of the Bay Area transitions of the Immigration Station, the stationing of US military troops, and becoming a State Park. Additional fees onsite: Immigration Station Tour $7.00 or the Tram Tour $13.50. Lunch on your own in Tiburon. Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Burt

Van Cost: $25.00 per person Ferry Cost: $14.00 (payable on-site)

Sausalito, Marin Headlands and the Bay Model Wednesday, June 17 Overlook the entire Bay Area waterways at this 3D hydraulic model of the SF Bay and Delta areas capable of simulating tides and currents. Lunch on your own in Sausalito. Tour the Marin Headlands on the way home. Departs: Kenneth Aitken Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. Driver: Nick

Van Cost: $20.00 per person

Calistoga History Museum & Town Tuesday, June 23 Exhibits feature the history of the upper Napa Valley and Calistoga. Lunch and shopping on your own after. Departs: Hayward Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Driver: Nick

Van Cost: $20.00 per person

Van Trips and Motor Coach Tours Procedures and Refund Policies:

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

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 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 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 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

Please help support H.A.R.D.’s Senior / Active Adult Programs:

Providing quality programming for over 35 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. 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.

THANK YOU to our generous donors in December 2014 - February 2015. We greatly need and appreciate your support!

Ellie Arthur, Lily Bandorie, Richard Christensen, Phyllis Edwards, Betty Hughes, Helen Legg, Dolores Litter,

Nani Lozier, Geraldine Masculine, Bobbie Morra, Eileen Padilla, Avis Robinson, Peggy Robinson, Rudolf Smith, Deborah Stevens, Sharon Taylor, Mae Torrez & Edward Urquides

Alameda County Area Agency on Aging, Costco, Food Source, Golden Independence LLC,

Lucky’s, Safeway & United Way of the Bay Area

Anita Affonso made a donation in memory John Erickson. Anita Affonso, Muriel Crimmen, Grant Peterson & Rita Shue made a donation in memory of Bea Bedoya.

Muriel Crimmen & Anna Beth Zier made a donation in memory of Phyllis Wilson. Hayward Deaf Group made a donation in appreciation of services to the community.

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

H.A.R.D. Recreation Staff: Contact Information Mila Mishina, Hayward Senior Center Coordinator mism@haywardrec.org 510-881-6766 Jen Tibbetts, Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Recreation Coordinator tibj@haywardrec.org 510-881-6742 Daniela Keiffer, Recreation Supervisor keid@haywardrec.org 510-881-6768

H.A.R.D. Administrative Staff: Kerrilyn Ely, Superintendent of Recreation Todd Trimble, Assistant General Manger John Gouveia, General Manager

H.A.R.D. Board of Directors: Louis M. Andrade, Rick Hatcher, Paul W. Hodges Jr., Minane Jameson, Carol A. Pereira,

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.

Continuing to Create Community Through People, Parks and Programs Since 1944

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