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Enrichment Programs


Round Table Readers

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Shannon Bates, Recreation Manager, at 781-7296 for meeting location and latest novel selection. 


Computer Partners

Learn how to send email to friends and family. Computer instruction is offered by educators from Cal Poly. The class is FREE to Seniors and Boomers and is held at the Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa. Call Amy Voorhies, Recreation Specialist, at 781-7069 to register today.

 

Global Gourmet

Each class local culinary experts demonstrate how to prepare a specialty dish with participation from the audience. Global Gourmet is held at the Ludwick Community Center Teaching Kitchen.

Presenter Ages Days Dates Times Registration Cost
TBA 18+ Tu Jan 10 5-7 pm Dec 5-Jan 6 $15
TBA 18+ Tu Feb 7 5-7 pm Dec 27-Feb 3 $15
TBA 18+ Tu Mar 6 5-7 pm Jan 23-Mar 2 $15
TBA 18+ Tu Apr 3 5-7 pm Feb 21-Mar 30 $15
TBA 18+ Tu May 1 5-7 pm Mar 19-Apr 27 $15
TBA 18+ Tu June 5 5-7 pm Apr 23-June 1 $15

 

Fit Feet Walking Group
Lace up those sneakers... This group meets weekly to walk short routes in the neighborhoods surrounding Mitchell Park. All walks are paced to participant abilities. Meet in Senior Center parking lot.

Program Ages Days Dates Times Cost
Walking Group 55+ W Ongoing 9 am FREE


Indoor Drop-In Volleyball

Drop-in every Wednesday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to experience the fun of Indoor Volleyball at the Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa St. This program is FREE.

 

Adult Drop-In Softball

Bring a bat and glove and meet at Santa Rosa Park on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a game of softball with others over 50!

 

Ranger-Led Hikes

Come join a City Ranger for senior and family hikes. Hikers will learn about geology, vegetation and wildlife. This program is free. Click here to view an updated schedule of Ranger Led-Hikes.
 

General Information
The Parks and Recreation Department works to provide new quality programs that promote health and wellness for "Boomers" (Adults 50+). These activities are designed to offer programs that bring the "Boomer" community together. The goal is to meet the leisure needs of the community and create socialization within each of the programs that are offered. For more information, visit the FAQ page.

For more information on any of the programs listed, contact
Shannon Bates at 781-7296 or Amy Voorhies at 781-7069.

 

 

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