FALL PROGRAM UPDATES, EVENTS, WINTER/SPRING 2022-23 CLASS REGISTRATION & MORE!

Greetings from Mastick Senior Center!

We have many exciting programs and events coming In October and November!  Please join us!
See details below...

The 2022 Transportation Survey is available and we want to hear from you!

Each year, City staff asks Alameda residents who are older or have disabilities if its transportation programs are meeting people’s needs. This online survey is available at www.AlamedaParatransit.com until Monday, November 7, 2022. Hard copies are available at the Mastick Senior Center, all Alameda libraries, or you can call 510-747-7513 to request a copy.

Thank you! We value your input and hope to hear from you.

AARP Smart Driver Standard Course
Wednesdays, October 12 & 19, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Location: Media Room
Cost: $20 per person for AARP Members (AARP ID# required),
$25 per person for non-AARP Members,
FREE with proof of United HealthCare Insurance

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the largest classroom driver course specifically designed for motorists, age 50+.  The Standard Course is a two day, four-hour class (eight hours total) taught by a trained AARP Volunteer Instructor.  Registration and payment (CHECKS ONLY – payable to AARP) must be completed in the Mastick Lobby no later than two days prior to the start date of the class.

Pickleball: Beyond the Basics
Wednesdays, October 12 – November 2, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts
Cost: $113 ~ Class #20129

Improve your game and sharpen your skills. This course is designed for the advanced beginner. Learn more effective “dinking”, volleying, and the 3^rd shot drop. You must have taken “Learn to Play” before enrolling in this class.  To register, click here.

Senior Connections & Resources
Wednesday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Location: Room C
FREE

This month learn about medical program options and common acronyms used in a hospital setting.  The Senior Connections Case Manager will facilitate, provide resources, referrals, and practical and constructive information to assist with working through life’s tough and complex issues. Program provided by Alameda Family Services and funded in part by the Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board. Registration not required. If you have questions, call 510-747-7505.

Holocaust and Resistance  
Thursday, October 20, 10:00 a.m., Location: Dining Room 2
FREE

Join a Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) Educator on a journey through past and current exhibitions, exploring the life stories of artists before and during World War II, and their determination to resist the Nazi regime, and survive.

In this virtual tour, we will share the stories of the photographer Roman Vishniac, artists Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, and the remarkable story of puppeteers, Mike and Farnces Oznowicz from our 2022 exhibition Oz is for Oznowicz: A Puppet Family's History.

We hope that by sharing these stories and bringing to light examples of artistic resistance connected to the Holocaust, we encourage conversation and contemplation, and further Holocaust education and lessons in fighting antisemitism, hate, and authoritarianism today.  No registration required.

Thrift Shop Jewelry Sale
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a. m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Outside the Thrift Shop

Find bargains on gently-used costume jewelry!

Alexander Technique: The Art of Breathing Well
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, October 25, 26 & 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Zoom
Cost: $48 ~ Class #15235

Breathing is a full body act. It should be automatic and effortless unless we interfere with it. Breathing is influenced by posture, balance, and our emotions. Join Lenka Fejt, certified Alexander Technique instructor, and learn how to improve your breathing and ultimately optimize your health. To register, click here.

Come Chill with Us!!
Ice Cream Social
Friday, October 28, 11:30 a.m.,
Location: Breezeway in front of Room D (parking lot side)
Cost: $3 per sundae

We will start serving ice cream at 11:30 a.m.  Then, join us at 12:00 p.m. in the Social Hall for a performance by the Air Force Band of the Golden West!  Registration and payment for your ice cream sundae is due by Monday, October 24, in the lobby.

Air Force Band Concert
Friday, October 28, 12:00 p.m., Location: Social Hall
FREE
Enjoy a performance by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, a professional music ensemble!  No registration required.

Halloween Parade and Treats for Children!
Monday, October 31, 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mastick Courtyard near Dining Room 1
FREE!

Enjoy the Holiday by watching the children from ABC Preschool parade around in their Halloween costumes. Then, hand out treats to the kids (treats provided by Mastick). Mastick Members are welcome to bring their grandchildren to participate in the parade and treats once it reaches our Center. No registration required.  Those bringing children should arrive at 11:40 a.m.

Halloween Dance
Monday, October 31, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Location: Social Hall
Cost: $3 at the door

Dress for the holiday and join Line Dance Instructor Extraordinaire, Susie, as she leads a variety of dances. Rob Schmidt is our guest volunteer Dee Jay. Light refreshments provided. Come join the fun! 

Book Signing Meet and Greet
Tuesday, November 1, 10:00 a.m., Location: Media Room
FREE

Join us for a "meet and greet" with Paul Hauser, author of Satellite.  "His novel will remind you of how many Americans are going about their business without a clue of what is happening overhead."  Seating is limited.  To register, call 510-747-7500 or stop by the Mastick Lobby.  Those in attendance will receive a free signed copy of his book!

Evening Classes!

Fitness with Kendra
Tuesdays, November 1 - 22, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Location: Social Hall
Cost: $39 ~ Class #20031

Full body workout that includes stretching, low impact cardio, strength and balance training with light weights, and floor/mat core work. All moves can be modified for all fitness levels, are completed at your own pace and are set to fun music. Mats and weights provided. To register, click here.

New!!   Yoga for Bone Health   New!!  
Tuesdays, November 1 – December 20, 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Location: Room A
Cost: $59 ~ Class #20032

Yoga to promote bone health, based on research by Dr. Loren Fishman, demonstrating that a targeted yoga practice can slow, stop, and even reverse the progress of osteopenia and osteoporosis, and prevent the development of these conditions in those who do not have them. Suitable for all levels of ability and experience with yoga. To register, click here.

Upcoming Mastick Trip!

San Francisco Symphony Open Rehearsal
Thursday, November 3, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $98 ~ Class #18654

Enjoy an open rehearsal featuring Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances: The Spark Catchers and Piano Concerto No. 2.  Conductor: Juraj Valcuha, Piano: Behzod Abduraimov.  Lunch at Mockingbird Restaurant of Oakland included.  Transportation included.  To register, click here. 

42nd Annual Holiday Boutique
Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 10:00 a. m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club, 641 West Redline Avenue
FREE ADMISSION

All items are homemade and hand crafted by more than 50 crafters!  For more information, click here.  Proceeds benefit the Leisure Club, a recreation program for developmentally disabled teens and adults, sponsored by ARPD and youth scholarships for all programs.  

Mark this date on your calendar!

1st Day of Registration for Mastick Programs
Monday, November 14, 9:00 a.m.

Winter/Spring 2022/23 classes are here! Visit www.alamedaca.gov/recreation, call (510) 747-7500, or come early to the Mastick Senior Center to register for Mastick and all Alameda Recreation and Park Department programs.

Tikkun: For the Cosmos, the Community, and Ourselves  
Thursday, November 17, 10:00 a.m., Location: Room D
FREE

This exhibition is the latest iteration of the Dorothy Saxe Invitational, a recurring showcase in which artists from a variety of backgrounds are invited to contribute a work of art that explores a particular Jewish ritual object or concept.

This year’s participating artists reflect on the Jewish concept of TIKKUN, Hebrew for “to repair,” as a phenomenon of care and interconnectedness that is grounded in personal action, environmental responsibility, and community practice.

A CJM Educator will facilitate this tour, highlight select pieces in the exhibition, and engage your group in discussion. To learn more about the exhibition visit The CJM  website.  No registration required.

Coffee in the Courtyard
Enjoy a cup of coffee from our outdoor 'self serve' Coffee and Water Station in the Courtyard.  We encourage you to bring your own cups/mugs to reduce waste. 

Mastick Thrift Shop

The Mastick Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Donations are accepted on Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or until FULL.  Please bring donations on Thursdays and Saturdays ONLY.

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 and physical distancing remain in place and are strongly recommended when inside the building;

Stay home if showing signs of respiratory illness (cough, sore throat or shortness of breath) or experiencing signs of COVID-19;

Enter through the breezeway as individual exterior classroom doors (parking lot/Bay Street) remain locked at this time.  Enter classrooms via interior classroom doors (courtyard);

Wall-mounted hand-sanitizing stations are available in each room;

Food and beverage consumption is not permitted indoors at this time (exception water bottle). Consider eating before/after visiting the Center; and

Be sure to dress in layers, bring a hat, sunscreen, and anything necessary to provide for your own comfort.

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 [email protected].

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