Greetings from Mastick Senior Center!
It is Time to Renew Your Membership!
Membership renewal for FY 2023-24 is underway. Individuals participating in Mastick Senior Center programs are REQUIRED to complete a membership registration form annually. Membership remains FREE and extended to individuals age 50+. Grab your friends and neighbors and join the fun!
Mastick Senior Center will be closed on the following holiday:
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 (Independence Day)
July Updates
For the weekly schedule, click here.
For July programs and registration links, click here.
To view the July menu, click here.
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Square Dance Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Location: Room A Cost: $2 at the door, no online registration
Looking for an activity that offers great music, low-impact exercise, and the opportunity to meet new friends? Try Square dancing! Lessons are easy and fun while learning a variety of new dance moves. All levels welcome!
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Movie Matinee 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Dining Room 2 FREE
Join other Mastick Members on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to watch a variety of movies that include current blockbusters as well as the classics. Space limited.
July 5 - Enola Holmes (2020) Action/Adventure/Crime starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, 2h 4m (PG-13) When Enola Holmes (Sherlock's teen sister) discovers her mother is missing, she endeavors to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy.
July 19 - To Leslie (2022) Drama starring Andrea Riseborough, Drew Youngblood, Tom Virtue, 1h 59m (R) Inspired by true events. A West Texas single mother wins the lottery and squanders it just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak. Years later, with her charm running out and nowhere to go, she fights to rebuild her life and find redemption.
Seniors Sea Plane Lagoon Kayak Tour Friday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: launch from Encinal boat Ramp, 190 Central Ave. Cost: $65 ~ Class #21186
Join us for our most popular kayak tour. Paddle inside the Sea Plane Lagoon and learn about local marine life, upcoming Alameda Point development projects, the USS Hornet and US Navy's MARAD fleet. Enjoy scenic views of SF and more! All abilities welcome! To register, click here.
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Senior Connections & Resources Wednesday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Room D FREE
The Senior Connections Case Manager will facilitate, provide resources, referrals, and practical information to assist with working through life’s 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.
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Music Appreciation "Flavors of Spain: Joaquin Turina (1882 - 1949)" Thursday, July 27, 1:30 p.m., Location: Dining Room 2 FREE
Join Bill Sturm, Volunteer, for a discussion and piano performance of Turina's vibrant music.
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Boomer Dance Party "Beach Blanket Bongo!" Friday, July 28, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Social Hall $3 at the door
Dance Party for folks age 50 and better... Remember surfing, muscle cars, bikinis and baggys? Twistin' barefooted on the beach to Jan & Dean, The Ronettes, The Beach Boys, Leslie Gore, The Ventures, Dick Dale, and The Shangri-Las? Dust off your Twist, Monkey, Jerk, Pony, Watusi, and Swim moves! Calling all wahines and moondoggies! Surf's Up! Dance contests, photo station, snacks and more! Doors open at 12:45 p.m. No registration required.
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Multimedia Art Exhibit Coming Soon! Mastick Artists, Save the Dates:
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Tuesday, August 1 - Application forms available in the Skill Center, Lobby and Office
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Wednesday, August 16 - Application forms and Art due by 2:00 p.m. in the Mastick Office
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Tuesday, August 29 - Exhibit Opening Reception in the Mastick Lobby
Volunteer for the Alameda Recreation and Park Department's RECREATION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (RAP)!
The Alameda Recreation and Park Department's RECREATION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (RAP) is looking for Mastick Senior Center Members to join the team and assist with student participants from August 23, 2023 to June 5, 2024, for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The schedule is Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and will be provided to you. You can notify the Program Supervisor if you are unable to work any days. Interested in helping with the RAP Program? Please inquire with Morace McKay, Recreation Manager, at 510-747-7510 or mmckay@alamedaca.gov. Any questions regarding RAP? Please contact Christina Bailey, Recreation Supervisor I, at 510-747-7554 or cbailey@alamedaca.gov.
Paid and Volunteer Opportunities are available.
Subpar 'Senior Days'! Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join the fun at Subpar! Mastick members and anyone age 50+ receive 15% off food and $9 rounds of golf. For more information, visit www.subparminigolf.com
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Mastick Thrift Shop
The Mastick Thrift Shop is open to the public on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Donations are accepted until FULL (space is limited) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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 are strongly recommended when inside the building;
- Stay home if showing signs of respiratory illness (cough, sore throat or shortness of breath);
- 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 masticksuggestion@alamedaca.gov.
Mastick Senior Center thanks the following organizations for their financial support: City of Alameda, Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board, Alameda County Area Agency on Aging, Alameda Transportation Commission.
Be well and stay safe.
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