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 March 28 – Tulare Student Art Exhibit
The Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, will host this exhibit celebrating the talent of the youth in the community. For more information, call (559) 686-2074.
Through March 29 – "Beneath the Surface"
This art exhibition of Kristine Vogt and Acquired Works, will be presented at CACHE, 125 South B St., Exeter. Admission is free. For more information, call (559) 592-5900 or visit http://cach-exeter.org/events.
March 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.
Tuesday, March 3 – Senior Resource Fair
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host this event to help connect seniors with services and resources from around the area, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Tuesday March 3 - Quarter Bingo
This event for those 50+ will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
March 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.
Thursday, March 5 – “In-Person Interview with Geraldine Soults”
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. in-person interview with Geraldine Soults, a 105-years-old Tulare historian. 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.
March 5, 12, 29, 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.
March 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.
March 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 info, call (559) 733-5352.
Friday, March 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.
Wednesday, March 11 – 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, March 12 – 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.
Friday, March 13 - 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 admission fee. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Saturday, March 14 – Downtown Visalia St. Patrick's Day Parade
This annual event will begin at 10 a.m. and run along Main Street, from Church Street to Willis Street.
Saturday, March 14 – Irish Fest in the Park
Visalia Breakfast Lions will host this event from 1-5 p.m. at Visalia Recreation Park. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 on the day of the event. For tickets or more info, visit http://www.visaliabreakfastlions.org.
Monday, March 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., Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, March 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 information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11 a.m. Tickets are $6 for Visalia seniors. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Tuesday March 17 - Quarter Bingo
This event for those 50+ will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 20 – Visalia Rescue Mission’s Annual Golf Tournament
This golfing event, which features raffles, prizes, challenges and more, will be held at Tulare Golf Course, 5300 Laspina St., Tulare. For more information, call (559) 697-8767.
Monday, March 23 – Drive-Thru Free Shredding Event for Seniors
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia, will host this event for seniors from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a limit of three banker’s boxes per car. For more information, call (559) 624-3511.
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – 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 info, call (559) 685-2330.
Thursday, April 2 – "Researching Your Canadian Ancestors”
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Kathryn Lake Hogan. 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.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 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.
April 2 - May 2 – Tulare Palette Club Spring Art Exhibit
The Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, will host this exhibit in its gallery. For more information, call (559) 686-2074.
April 3-4 – 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, April 3 – Easter Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11 a.m. Tickets are $8 for Visalia seniors. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Friday, April 3 – 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 http://www.artsconsortium.org/calendar.
April 3, 10, 17, 24 – Friday Night Dances
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. The April 10th dance will be 1950s-themed and include a potluck. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
April 4–June 28 – Betty Berk Solo Art Exhibition
This art exhibition will be presented at CACHE, 125 South B St., Exeter. Artist reception April 4 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more info, call (559) 592-5900 or visit http://cach-exeter.org/events.
April 5, 12, 19, 26 – 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 info, call (559) 651-6714.
Tuesday April 7 - Quarter Bingo
This event for those 50+ will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Wednesday, April 8 – 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, April 9 – 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.
April 9 – June 6 – Timeless Treasures
The Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, will host "A Journey through Vintage Home Décor" in its Depot Room. For more information, call (559) 686-2074.
Saturday, April 11 – Tulare County Gift of Life 5K Run & Walk
Uplift Central Valley will host this event, featuring informational booths, live music, a free t-shirt for runners, and age group and finisher medals, in Cutler Park, 15520 Ivanhoe Dr., Visalia, beginning at 8 a.m. For information, visit http://www.runsignup.com.
April 16-19 – Visalia Games
Kaweah Health and the City of Visalia will present competitions in golf, fishing, pickleball, track & field, and table tennis. (See article on page 1.)
Friday, April 17 - 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 admission fee. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Sunday, April 19 – Granny Basketball Exhibition Game
Two teams from the Granny Basketball League will come to Visalia to show their sport – and possibly inspire a future Visalia team. (See article on page 1.)
Monday, April 20 – 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, April 20 – 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, April 21 – 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, April 21 – 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.
Tuesday April 21 - Quarter Bingo
This event for those 50+ will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Saturday, April 25 – Pickleball Event
Hands in the Community is sponsoring this event at Plaza Park in Visalia from 8 a.m. to noon. The registration fee, which is $50 each for a team of two, includes entry, lunch, drinks and raffle tickets. For more information, visit http://www.hnconline.org or call (559) 625-3822.
Wednesday, April 29 – “Belle of the Ballpark”
The Visalia Rawhide will host this competition for Tulare County contestants 65 and older. For more information, call (559) 732-4433.
Friday, May 1 – Senior Day in the Park
This event is scheduled at Mooney Grove Park, 2700 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. (See article on page 1.)
May 1-2 – 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 info, call (559) 733-5352.
May 3, 10, 17, 24 31 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 11:15 a.m. For more info, call (559) 651-6714.
May 6, 13, 20, 27 – 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 info, call (559) 685-2330.
Thursday, May 7 – Sequoia Genealogical Society
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will hold its 6 p.m. meeting with a presentation to be announced. 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.
