Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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"Goodbye June," the directorial debut of Academy Award winner Kate Winslet, takes place just before Christmas, when an unexpected turn in their mother's health thrusts four adult siblings and their exasperating father into chaos, as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss. But their quick-witted mother, June, played by Helen Mirren, orchestrates her decline on her own terms - with biting humor, blunt honesty and a lot of love. Mirren's career spans...
AARP recognized the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups Awards, honoring standout films and television projects that celebrate the voices, creativity, and stories of people 50 and older. Honorees from "Frankenstein," "Is This Thing On?," "Jay Kelly," "Matlock," "One Battle After Another," "Sentimental Value," "Sinners, "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," "The Pitt," and more were in attendance. "Hamnet" was awarded Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups while Adam...
It's another season of family-friendly fun at Valley Strong Ballpark and part of that fun is the Rawhide Rustlers Senior Club. The Rawhide Rustlers are those Rawhide family members 55 and older who come out to every Rawhide home Wednesday game throughout the season. For just $35 dollars, any 55 and older Rawhide fan will receive a ticket to every Wednesday home game, a Rustlers T-Shirt and the chance for exclusive giveaways and activities at Rawhide games. The Rawhide...
The annual Heart of Seniors event on Feb. 12 featured entertainment, in addition to a luncheon, fashion show, raffles, and informational booths. Keynote speaker Dr. Dayna Ball offered a toast to the audience, and the fashion show featured models who clearly enjoyed the experience. The Mighty Oak Chorus entertained the crowd, which was estimated at 350 guests and 50 exhibitors. Once again, the annual Heart of Seniors event filled the ballroom of the Wyndham...
A Granny Basketball League exhibition has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, the last day of the Visalia Games, at the Anthony Community Center in Visalia. The game, which will feature members of the California Poppies and the Oakdale Broncos, was arranged by Barb Trammell, coach of the California Poppies, and Holly Ellis, Visalia recreation supervisor. "I hope that a lot of ladies will see us play and say to themselves, 'I could do that,'" Trammell said. "Because...
"Killer Grannies," a new true-crime series on the Oxygen network, hosted by Oscar-nominated actress June Squibb, chronicles shocking cases involving a killer no one would suspect: Grandma. In every self-contained episode, a rollercoaster ride of a case unfolds as investigators dig deep and chase every lead until they finally catch their unexpected killer. Through gripping archival footage, selective recreations and cinematic imagery, and in-depth interviews with...
The booming cruise industry is expected to kick off another record year in 2026, following a 2025 that turned out to be better than expected. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will go on ocean cruises in 2026 and 20.7 million this year, a higher number than AAA originally projected for 2025. AAA is forecasting that the year-over-year increase will be an 8.4% jump from 2024 to 2025 and a 4.5% bounce from 2025 to 2026. "These numbers highlight the growing popularity of ocean...
The 11th Annual Heart of Seniors event, where seniors, along with their families and caregivers, can learn about the continuum of care resources that are available locally, will be held at the Visalia Wyndam Hotel, on Thursday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a lunch, fashion show, entertainment, raffles, informational speakers, and informational booths. Dr. Donya Ball, international keynote speaker and best-selling author, will be the keynote...
Dr. Donya Ball, international keynote speaker and best-selling author, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Heart of Seniors event, scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at the Wyndham Visalia Hotel, 900 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. As a professor and seasoned mentor with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Ball has guided countless leaders to navigate the challenges of leadership with confidence and clarity. She is the author of two best-selling books, Adjusting the...
Two folk music legends will share the stage when Judy Collins and Tom Rush perform live at the Visalia Fox Theatre in Downtown Visalia on Tuesday, November 12. The night will celebrate the artistry, humor and enduring influence of two of America's most influential singer-song writers. Collins, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences for over six decades with her luminous vocals and poetic songwriting. Known for timeless renditions of "Both Sides Now" and...
"The Senior," the new movie produced by Wayfarer Studios, tells the incredible true story of Mike Flynt. At 59, Flynt may have been too old to play college football - but he wasn't too old to settle unfinished business. Nearly four decades after leaving his team, he returned to his alma mater to confront the moment that changed everything. Bruised, doubted and nearly broken, he fought for one last game - not for glory, but for the teammates he lost, the family he fractured...
"Sergio Dondoli's Happy Life" is a joyful and heartwarming documentary that captures the passion and spirit of one of the world's most celebrated gelato artisans. Set in the stunning Tuscan countryside, the award-winning film offers a rich, sensory journey through the life of Sergio Dondoli, whose infectious enthusiasm for his craft - and for life - has captivated visitors from around the globe. "Sergio's journey from a modest upbringing to gelato master is incredibly...
The 24th Annual Visalia Home Expo will be held at the Visalia Convention Center on September 20-21. The event features virtually everything needed to improve and decorate your home, as well as informational booths with community organizations such as the Visalia Gleaning Seniors. This year's Street of Dreams will offer ideas, current trends and inspiration. Local DJs will do remote broadcasts and there will be opportunities to win prizes including charcuterie boards, a solar...
Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris...
Most people only get to eat their family's signature dishes on holidays, or whenever they're visiting home. This is not the case in Nonnas, Stephen Chbosky's heartfelt drama about a Staten Island restaurant that only serves food prepared by grandmothers. Nonnas follows Joe (Vince Vaughn), who, after losing his mom and grandmother, turns to their generations-old recipes for solace and direction. With the money from his mom's insurance and a little help from his friends, he...
"Eleanor the Great" tells the story of the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein. Eleanor Morgenstein has always stayed engaged and connected to the people around her. So, after a devastating loss, she relocates from Florida to New York City to live with her daughter and grandson, hoping to reconnect with her family. Instead, she feels even more adrift and invisible. One day, she unknowingly wanders into a support group where she doesn't quite belong,...
"Aging in America: Survive or Thrive" is a one-hour documentary on PBS that explores the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly aging population. In 1975, 25 million Americans were over the age of 65; today, that number has more than doubled to 55 million. In just a decade, Americans 65 and older will outnumber those under 18 for the first time. Fifty years ago, Dr. Robert Butler wrote a visionary, Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Why Survive: Being Old in America. With...
Three-quarters (73%) of adults age 50 and older are more likely to support movies or TV that include characters similar to them in age and life experiences, according to "Breaking Stereotypes: The Push for Real Representation of Older Adults in Movies and Television," a new survey from AARP. For more than two decades, AARP's Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism and...
The Rawhide Rustlers Program is back and offers members new benefits. With bingo and special rates on tickets for baseball fans 55 and older, the Rawhide plan to make the Rustlers Program the best it has ever been. "We've been taking precautions to fix our audio and make sure that every fan has a prime experience, and that they enjoy our ballpark," said Rawhide General Manager Mike Candela. With a ticket to every Wednesday game, Rawhide Rustlers not only have the chance to...
The Heart of Seniors expo, luncheon and fashion show was held at the Visalia Wyndham Hotel on February 13, and once again tickets and vendor spaces were sold out well in advance. This year's event attracted 360 attendees and included 50 vendor tables, each with information about services available to seniors in the South Valley. The program, which included a showcase of the latest in fashion for the mature woman, featured keynote speaker, comedian and Speaker Hall of Fame...
The 53rd Senior Day in the Park will be held at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia on Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by CSET, the event will once again feature vendor booths, games, lunch, and entertainment by Jeremy "Elvis" Pearce. The event is made possible through support provided by Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, Tulare County Health and Human Services, and Family HealthCare Network. "For those seniors wanting to attend but having transportation challenges,...
Competitors can now register for the 2025 Visalia Senior Games. The Visalia Senior Games kick-off is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, and games will run through the weekend. The closing ceremonies will be on Sunday, March 30. "Senior Games 2025 is fast approaching, and we're excited to welcome athletes back for another slate of competition and fun," said Jason Glick, Visalia Parks & Recreation director. "The format for the 2025 games is all our events packed into a long...
In 2023, the global population exceeded 8 billion, with the elderly population aged 60 and above accounting for 14.2%. In this global aging trend, the diverse needs of the elderly urgently need to be met, according to a press release from Zuliz, a Chinese shoe manufacturing company that targets the senior market. "The company adheres to a user-oriented approach, developing 'Professional Elderly Shoe Lasts' by precisely collecting foot shape data in seven dimensions, winning...
Sky Bergman's documentary "Lives Well Lived" is doing very well. PBS recently renewed its contract with her to broadcast the film for another four years. Even so, Bergman was inspired to write a book about the same subject. She made the decision for two main reasons. "I had so many people that asked me to do so," she explained. "They would watch the movie and take notes, and watch it multiple times. A number of people asked me to please do something so they could have the...