Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
The Visalia Senior Center hosted its annual Senior Center Fall Open House on October 13. Seniors enjoyed lunch and conversation at the event, after having gathered information from the many vendors tables and before the raffle. (Photo by Kiley Arce)
The Mighty Oak Chorus has a busy December planned. In addition to hosting their 4th Annual Christmas Special on December 9 and performing at Main Street Hanford's 'Wine & Chocolate' Christmas event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 1, they will present their traditional free Christmas caroling performances on Monday nights at senior homes in Tulare County from November 27 to December 18.
Through June 29 – “Joy of Life”
This solo exhibition featuring the work of Melinda Scott continues at CACHE, 125 South B St., Exeter. Admission is free. For more information, call (559) 592-5900 or visit http://cach-exeter.org/events.
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Thursday Night Dances
These dances, featuring music by Trick Shot, are held 7-10 p.m. at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
Thursday, May 1 – "Family Search: AI Research Assistant"
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Robert Givens. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more info, call (559) 685-4518.
May 1-31 – Adam Longatti and Austin McKinzie
This exhibit at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, featuring oil paintings of the San Joaquin Valley, will have its opening reception on May 2, from 5-7:30 p.m. For info, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
May 2-3 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
Friday, May 2 – F1rst Friday
F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with the Arts Consortium, will present this free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit artsconsortium.org/calendar.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Friday Night Dances
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Saturday, May 3 – Bourbon & Bites
The Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, will host this bourbon tasting museum fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. For more information, call (559) 686-2074 or visit tularehistoricalmuseum.org/events.
Sunday, May 4 – Garden Party Mural Fundraiser
This event, featuring a dinner and live and silent auctions, will be held at the corner of Pine and E Street in Exeter beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $80. For more information, call The Exeter Chamber of Commerce at (559) 592-2919.
May 4, 11, 18, 25 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call (559) 651-6714.
May 7, 14, 21, 28 – Bingo
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host bingo starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Wednesday, May 7 – "Starting an Uncomfortable Conversation"
The Kaweah Health Hospice Foundation and Kaweah Health Continuing Medical Education will present the 42nd Annual Norman Sharrer Symposium at 5:30 p.m. in the College of the Sequoias Theater, 915 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. The event will focus on effective advance care planning and care discussions. Speakers will include Kaweah Health’s Palliative Care and Chaplaincy Manager Sandra Shadley and Dr. Ryan Howard, a hospice and palliative medicine doctor practicing at Kaweah Health. For info, call (559) 624-2359.
Thursday, May 8 - Speed Connect
This event, designed for seniors looking to make new connections, will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $15. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Thursday, May 8 – Bingo Night
Exeter Woman's Club will host this event at 201 Kaweah Ave., Exeter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 827-1933.
May 8-31 – "Gone But Not Forgotten"
The Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, will host this exhibit featuring the work of artists who have passed away. The opening reception will be on Thursday, May 8, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call (559) 686-2074.
Friday, May 9 – Senior Day in the Park
This event is scheduled at Mooney Grove Park, 2700 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. (See article on page 1.)
Saturday, May 10 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk sponsored by Kaweah Health and held at Blain Park, 3101 S. Court St., Visalia, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:15 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is “Gut Health & Mental Wellness.” For more info, call (559) 624-2416.
Monday, May 12 – "Brushstrokes of Exeter History"
The Center for Art, Culture & History Exeter (CACHE) will host this 5:30 p.m. Tales of Exeter and Beyond presentation by Dwight Miller about the 33 Exeter murals and the artists who created them, at 125 South B St., Exeter. For more information, call (559) 592-5900.
Wednesday, May 14 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave. in Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For information, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Friday, May 16 - Downtown Historical Walk
This journey through Downtown Visalia, exploring the not-so-well known gems of the city's past, will start at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 10 a.m. The cost is $10. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.
Friday, May 16 - Senior Prize B-I-N-G-O
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:30 p.m. There is a $5 "drop-in" fee. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Saturday, May 17 – Wine & Art Walk
This event, featuring art, wine and appetzires will be held along South E Street in Exeter beginning 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 and available through CACHE and the Exeter Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (559) 679-2474.
Monday, May 19 – Exeter Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 10:30 a.m. monthly session, facilitated by Kimberly Jensen, in the Café at Rocky Hill Community Church, 237 South E St. in Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, May 19 – Tulare Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 12:30 p.m. monthly session at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St., Room 15, Tulare. For information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, May 20 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, May 20 – Grief Support Group
American Quality Life Hospice will present this 5:30 p.m. monthly session at Salser & Dillard Life Event Center, 135 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. For information, call (559) 409-2665.
Friday, May 23 – Grand Reopening Open House Event
Marbella Visalia (formerly Prestige Assisted Living), 3120 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, will host this 1-3 p.m. event, featuring chef-prepared hors d'ouevres, live music and guided tours. To RSVP (by May 19) or for more info, call (559) 840-4185.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call (559) 651-6714.
June 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bingo
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host bingo starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
June 5, 12, 19, 26 – Thursday Night Dances
These dances, featuring music by Trick Shot, are held 7-10 p.m. at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
Thursday, June 5 – "Creating an Ancestor Sketch"
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Thomas MacEntee. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more info, call (559) 685-4518.
June 5-28 – Kaitlynn Webster and Benny Jordan
This exhibit at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, featuring time conceptualized as art and large scale portraiture, will have its opening reception on Friday, June 6, from 5-7:30 p.m. For more info, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
June 5-28 – Art Exhibit by Lynnette Despain
The Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, will host this exhibit. The opening reception will be on Thursday, June 5, from 5-7 p.m. For more info, call (559) 686-2074.
Friday, June 6 – F1rst Friday
F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with the Arts Consortium, will present this free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit artsconsortium.org/calendar.
June 6-7 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
June 6, 13, 20, 27 – Friday Night Dances
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Wednesday, June 11 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave. in Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For info, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Friday, June 13 – World Elder Abuse Awareness Event
Kings County Commission on Aging Council will host this event, featuring food, prizes, music, live performances and informational booths, at the Senior Center, 10953 14th Ave., Armona, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more info, call (559) 852-2828. (See article on page 1.)
Saturday, June 14 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk sponsored by Kaweah Health and held at Blain Park, 3101 S. Court St., Visalia, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:15 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is “Physical Activity & Dieting Myths.” For more info, call (559) 624-2416.
Monday, June 16 – Exeter Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 10:30 a.m. monthly session, facilitated by Kimberly Jensen, in the Café at Rocky Hill Community Church, 237 South E St. in Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, June 16 – Tulare Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 12:30 p.m. monthly session at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St., Room 15, Tulare. For info, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, June 17 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, June 17 – Grief Support Group
American Quality Life Hospice will present this 5:30 p.m. monthly session at Salser & Dillard Life Event Center, 135 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. For information, call (559) 409-2665.
Friday, June 20 – Friday Night Dance Luau
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare, will host this special Friday Night Dance event from 6-9 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee. For more info, call (559) 685-2330.
Saturday, June 21 – Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom
New Life Ministries of Tulare County will host this event celebrating the day of freedom for African-Americans, with live entertainment, music and dancing, food and drinks, raffle and games, at Del Lago Park, 1700 N. Laspina St., Tulare, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. For more information, call (559) 366-8176.
