SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS - FEBRUARY 22,
UPCOMING TRIPS & PROGRAMS!

Greetings from Mastick Senior Center!

If you are age 50+ and/or know of someone who is, then read on for exciting programs that Mastick Senior Center offers!  Membership is FREE and REQUIRED to participate in Mastick programs.  Stop by the Mastick Lobby (Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) or call 510-747-7500 to become a member or renew your membership.

Mastick Senior Center will be closed on the following:
Monday, February 20, 2023 (Presidents' Day)

Mark this date on your calendar!

1st Day of Registration for Mastick Programs
Wednesday, February 22, 9:00 AM

Summer 2023 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.

Caregiver Resource &
Self Awareness Training

Wednesday, March 1
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
FREE ~ Class# 21226

For family caregiver and hired caregivers. Discuss resources that are available to you and those you care for. Featuring discussion on the importance of self-care. To register, click here.

UPCOMING MASTICK TRIPS!

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora
Friday, March 3, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $14 - Class #21412

Celebrate Black History month with a trip to The Museum of the African Diaspora with your friends at Mastick Senior Center. MoAD celebrates black cultures, ignites challenging conversations and inspires learning. Transportation and admission included. Note: the bus will not have a restroom. To register, click here.

San Jose Barracuda Hockey Game 
Wednesday, March 15, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $54 - Class #21411

Catch the excitement of San Jose's professional American League Hockey team, The Barracuda! Enjoy NHL level talent with a smaller crowd! Hockey is one of the most exciting sports to watch in person. Transportation and admission included. Note: the bus will not have a restroom. To register, click here.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program

Appointments are still available for the 2022 Tax Program.  To keep all volunteers and taxpayers as safe as possible, there are modifications to the program. 

- Appointments will be made by phone only and require that you leave your name and best phone number to receive a return call

- The Tax Program phone line is 510-747-7501 

- Appointments will be made for time slots only, not specific Tax-Aide volunteers

- The process will be a same day "DROP OFF" model.  At your appointment time, a Tax-Aide volunteer will meet you at the tax room doorway and review your completed intake forms (sent with the appointment letter) and inventory your tax documents.  Please wait in your vehicle or at the Center, for approximately one hour, until a Tax-Aide volunteer contacts you to review and sign your tax forms and retrieve all documents.

Please note that the Tax Program is unable to complete returns for the following situations:

- Partial year health insurance - must have full year coverage

- Schedule K with anything other than Interest, Dividends, and Royalties

- Not a full time California resident

- Sales of house with gain of over $250,000 if single, $500,000 if married

- Married Filing Separately - unless both taxpayers did not live together for the full year

- Rental property including Airbnb

Coffee Room
Enjoy a cup of coffee while visiting Mastick Senior Center.  To reduce waste, we encourage you to bring your own mug.

Mastick Thrift Shop

The Mastick Thrift Shop is open to the public 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;

- 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 [email protected].