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.
November 1-29 – "Through Many Lenses"
This exhibition of photography continues at CACHE, 125 South B St., Exeter. Admission is free. For more info, call (559) 592-5900 or visit http://cach-exeter.org/events.
Saturday, November 1 – Día de los Muertos
The Tulare County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will present this event, featuring live music, food, vendor, drinks, games and dancing, on Church Street in Downtown Visalia from 5-9 p.m. For more info, call (559) 734-6020.
Saturday, November 1 – Tales from the Tomb
City of Visalia Parks and Recreation and the Tulare County Historical Society will present this free event, written by Dallas Pattee and performed by local actors, in the Heritage Cemetery Chapel at Visalia Public Cemetery from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, visit visaliacem.org.
Saturday, November 1 – Dia de Los Muertos
Green Rose Productions will present this event in the Pavilion at Visalia Public Cemetery from 2-4 p.m. For more information, call (559) 972-5798.
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 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.
Tuesday, November 4 – "Thankful, Grateful & Blessed"
Hands in the Community will present this 16th annual celebration dinner, featuring a silent and live action, wine and hors d'ouevres, at the Visalia Convention Center from 6-9 p.m. For tickets or more information, call (559) 625- 3822, ext. 100.
Wednesday, November 5 - Senior Wills and Trusts
This free informative session, hosted by the Law Office of Heather Pietroforte, will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.
Friday, November 5 - Bunco Tournament
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.
November 5, 12, 19, 26 – 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.
Thursday, November 6 - "What Is a Death Doula?"
This free informative session about end-of-life needs, hosted by Lenity and Quail Park Memory Care, will be held at Quail Park Memory Care, 5050 Tulare Ave., Visalia, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To RSVP or for more info., call (559) 624-9865.
Thursday, November 6 – "AI and Genealogy: (Is There) Trouble Ahead"
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. session about how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research. Refreshments will follow. This free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more info, call (559) 685-4518.
November 6, 13, 20 – 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.
November 6-21 – "Violence" Exhibition
Arts Visalia will present the iconography of Andrew Turner, at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia. For more information, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
Friday, November 7 – 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.
November 7, 14, 21, 28 – 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.
November 7-8 – 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, Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
Saturday, November 8 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk sponsored by Kaweah Health and held at Blain Park, 3101 S. Court St., Visalia, from 8-9:30 a.m. The topic is "Diabetes Complications." For more info, call (559) 624-2416.
Tuesday, November 11 – 107th Annual Porterville Veterans Day Parade
This annual event in Down-town Porterville begins at 10 a.m. This year's theme is "250 Years of Freedom." For more information, call (559) 359-7932.
Wednesday, November 12 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave., Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For information, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Saturday, November 15 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Altura Centers for Health, is held in Shelter #3 at Del Lago Park, 1700 N. Laspina Ave, Tulare, from 8-9:30 a.m. The topic is "Gardening." For more info, email ecubas@altura.org.
Monday, November 17 – 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., Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, November 17 – 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, November 18 – 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, November 18 – 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.
Wednesday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 for Visalia seniors. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
November 28-December 23 – The Holiday Shoppe at Arts Visalia
Arts Visalia will transform into a holiday marketplace featuring hand-crafted gifts by local artisans, at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia. For more information, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
December 3, 10, 17, 24 – 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.
Thursday, December 4 – "A Joyful Jubilee" – The 2025 Festival of Trees
This benefit fundraising event, featuring live and silent actions, hors d'ouevres, wine tasting, craft beers and specialty coffee, will be held at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center in Three Rivers. For tickets ($50 per person) or more info, visit http://www.stanthonyretreat.org or call (559) 561-4595. (See ad next page.)
Thursday, December 4 – Christmas Charity Festival
Kings United Way is hosting this fundraiser at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. For tickets or more information, call (559) 584-1536 or visit http://www.kingsunited way.org.
December 4, 11, 18 – 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.
Friday, December 5 – "Trees of Hope"
San Joaquin Valley College and Mark and Mike Perry will present this black-tie benefit fundraising event for CSET, featuring a gourmet dinner, live music and dancing, and silent and live Christmas auctions, at the Visalia Convention Center beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, call (559) 732-4194.
Friday, December 5 – Wine & Chocolate Tasting
Main Street Hanford will host this annual event, featuring live music by local bands and artists, wine and gourmet chocolate tasting at participating downtown businesses. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.mainstreethanford.com or call (559) 582-9457.
Friday, December 5 – 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.
December 5, 12, 19, 26 – Friday Night Dances
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. The December 19th dance will have a Christmas theme. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
December 5-6 – 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, Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
December 7, 14, 21, 28 – 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.
Wednesday, December 10 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave., Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For information, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Thursday, December 11 – "Light Up a Life"
Adventist Health Home Care Services will host this tree lighting ceremony in support of hospice services, in the courtyard at Adventist Health Hanford, 115 Mall Dr., Hanford beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, see ad below or call (559) 537-2870.
Friday, December 12 – "Twinkle & Toast"
Kaweah Health Foundation will present this "evening of celebration and holiday cheer," featuring dinner, dancing and a Christmas tree auction, at The Hyde, 3200 W. Mineral King Ave., Visalia, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For tickets or info, visit http://www.kaweahhealth.org/foundation/events-initiatives.
December 12, 13, 19, 20 – Zalud House Candlelight Tours
This event will be held at the Zalud House Museum, 393 N. Hockett St., Porterville, from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $3 for adults, $1 for children. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
Saturday, December 13 – 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 is "Four Important Components of WWAD." For more info, call (559) 624-2416.
Sunday, December 14 – Senior Christmas Luncheon
This event will be held at Burton Middle School, 31155 N. Elderwood St., Porterville, from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
Monday, December 15 – 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., Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, December 15 – 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, December 16 – 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, December 16 – 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.
Saturday, December 20 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk sponsored by Altura Centers for Health and held in Shelter #3 at Del Lago Park, 1700 N. Laspina Ave, Tulare, from 8-9:30 a.m. The topic is "Laughter." For more info, email ecubas@altura.org.
Wednesday, December 31 – New Year's Eve Gala
This event will be held at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 the day of the event. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
Thursday, February 12 - 2026 Heart of Seniors
This event, which will feature a luncheon, a fashion show, informational booths and keynote speaker Dr. Donya Ball, an international keynote speaker and best-selling author (See page 1), will be held at the Wyndham Visalia Hotel, 900 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. (More information in our next issue.)
