Active Transportation Plan coming October 3 - Save the Dates!

Help shape the future of walking, using a mobility device, and biking in Alameda! The draft Active Transportation Plan will be released for public review on October 3, and it includes pedestrian improvements and a bicycle network for all ages and abilities.

The City will hold three weeks of public engagement (October 3-23) on the draft plan, including events, a survey, presentations to boards and commissions, and more. Keep an eye out at www.ActiveAlameda.org for the latest information, and mark your calendars for the following:

-Virtual Workshop, Wednesday, Oct 5, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

-In-Person Open House, Sunday, Oct 16, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

-Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Wednesday, Oct 12, 6:30 pm

In addition to the Active Transportation Plan, in October the City will seek feedback on draft concepts for two projects:

-Clement Extension/Tilden Way, Oct 11 & 13

-Lincoln/Marshall/Pacific Improvements, Oct 25 & 27

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.

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 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.
The 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.

October Updates

For the weekly schedule, click here.

For October programs and registration links, click here.

To view the October menu, click here.

Upcoming Mastick Trips!

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
Tuesday, October 4, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $70 ~ Class #20024
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden works to connect people with plants.  Enjoy their 135 acre living museum full of rare and unique plant species.  We'll use the arboretum's resources to identify species as we survey the flora and fauna.  Lunch at Crow's Nest Restaurant included.  Transportation included.  To register, click here. 

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. 

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.

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.

In Memory...

George Barr, Charles Hwang, Dorothy Reiss

Our condolences are extended to family and friends.

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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