The Good Life - Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults

November 1, 8, 15 – 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 2 – "The Fascinating and Tragic Story of Local Tribes"

The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Michael J. Semas. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more information, call (559) 685-4518.

November 2-4 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale

Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. Special Christmas sale on Thursday. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.

Friday, November 3 – F1rst Friday

F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with The Arts Consortium, will present a free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit https://artsconsortium.org/calendar.

November 3, 17 – Friday Night Dances

The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. $10 entry fee. Call for December schedule. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.

Saturday, November 4 – 6th Annual Book Festival

Tulare County Library will host this event, featuring author events, storytelling, community partners, vendors, food trucks, the Friends of the Tulare County Library book sale, and more, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 200 W. Oak Ave., Visalia. For more information, call the library at (559) 713-2700.

Saturday, November 4 – Saturday Night Dance

This event, featuring a line dance lesson and country waltz lesson, followed by a dance party with ballroom, swing, salsa and country dancing, will be held at West Visalia Grange, 327 N. Shirk Rd. For tickets or more info, call (559) 905-1850 or visit http://www.DanceWithEileen.net.

November 4-5 – Visalia Senior Games

The first Senior Games in the South Valley since the pandemic will be held the first weekend of November. (For more information, see article on page 1.)

November 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.

Wednesday, November 8 – 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 more info, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.

Friday, November 10 – Veterans Mural Restoration Foundation Dinner

This fundraising event will be held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center Ave. in Visalia. The event features "pasta with all the fixings," drinks, desserts, a raffle and a Hawaiian dance program. For Tickets ($20) or more information, call (559) 308-3029.

Saturday, November 11 – World War II Greatest Generation Mural Unveiling

After a restoration process that began in April, the mural, located on Mooney Blvd. south of Mooney Grove Park, will be unveiled at 3 p.m. For more information, call (559) 308-3029. (See article on page 2.)

Saturday, November 11 – 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 warmup at 8:15 a.m., and "Talk with a Doc" at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is "Diabetes Type 1." For more information, call (559) 624-2416.

Saturday, November 11 – Public Star Party

The Tulare Astronomical Association will host a Public Star Party at the Arthur L. Pursell Observatory, 9242 Ave. 184 in Tulare. Tickets are $5 for those age 12 and older. Because it is Veterans Day, Veterans get in for free. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with a short program at 5:30 p.m., followed by an opportunity to view the planets, stars and other faint fuzzies. (Bring a chair if you want to and enjoy a night under the stars.)

Saturday, November 11 – 105th Annual Porterville Veterans Day Parade

This annual event in Downtown Porterville begins at 9 a.m. For more info, call (559) 359-7922.

Saturday, November 11 – 10th Annual Lemoore Veterans Day Parade 2023

American Legion Lemoore Post 100 will host this annual event in Downtown Lemoore beginning at 6 p.m. This year's theme is Heroes One and All," For more info, call (559) 381-2104.

November 11-12 – Rusty Roots Show

This event, featuring arts and crafts, clothes, antiques, jewelry, furniture and more on sale, will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 S. K St., Tulare. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.rustyrootsshow.com.

Thursday, November 16 – Caregiver Support Group

Valley Caregiver Resource Center will host this session at the Tulare Senior Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call (559) 224-9154.

Thursday, November 17 – 'Winter Wonderland' – The 2023 Festival of Trees

This fundraising event, featuring wine tasting and both a live and silent auction, will be held at St. Anthony's Retreat and Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers. For tickets ($50 per person, $75 per couple) or more info, visit http://www.stanthonyretreat.org or call (559) 561-4595. (See ad next page.)

Saturday, November 18 – Walk with a Doc

This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Adventist Health and the City of Hanford, will be held at Freedom Park, 2000 9-1/4 Avenue in Hanford. It begins with registration at 8:45 a.m., followed by the walk and "Talk with a Doc" at 9 a.m. The topic this month is "Diabetes." For more information, visit http://www.walkwithadoc.org.

Saturday, November 18 – 2023 Sew-a-Thon

This opportunity to sew dresses for young girls, sponsored by Dress a Girl around the World and Jean Edmonds, will be held at GateWay Church 1100 S. Sowell St., in Visalia, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, email jeanedmonds22@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 18 – 4th Annual Sporting Clay Classic

Hands in the Community is sponsoring this event at Sun Mountain Gun Club, 32868 Shotgun Lane, Coarsegold, starting at 8:30 a.m. To become a sponsor and/or a shooter, or for more information, visit http://www.hconline.org or call (559) 625-3822 ext. 100.

Tuesday, November 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

Wednesday, November 22 – Thanksgiving Luncheon

This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets ($6 for Visalia seniors 55+, $7 for all others) must be purchased in advance. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.

Tuesday, November 28 – Caregiver Support Group

Valley Caregiver Resource Center will host this session at the Tulare Senior Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from 10-11:30 a.m. For info, call (559) 224-9154.

Tuesday, November 28 – Medicare Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program

HICAP will host this free and objective counseling, at the Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-434-0222.

Friday, December 1 – Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Main Street Hanford will host this annual event, featuring live music by local bands and artists (including the Mighty Oak Chorus), 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 1 – F1rst Friday

F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with The Arts Consortium, will present a free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit https://artsconsortium.org/calendar.

December 1, 8, 15, 22 – Friday Night Dances

The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.

December 1-2 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale

Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.

December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – 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.

December 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, December 7 – Christmas Charity Event

Kings United Way is hosting this fundraiser, featuring trees, raffles, music, food and Santa, at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. For tickets or more information, call (559) 584-1536.

Thursday, December 7 – Richard Smith in Concert

Farmersville First Assembly of God, 867 E. Ash St. in Farmersville will host this 6:30 p.m. performance by renowned finger-style guitarist Richard Smith. For tickets or more information, call (559) 594-5770.

Friday, December 8 – Elder Estate Planning

Valley Caregiver Resource Center will present information about Central California Legal Services, wills, trusts, power of attorney, the Advanced Health Care Directive and how property is passed at death. The event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, from 10-11:30 a.m. To register or for more information, call (559) 224-9154.

Saturday, December 9 – 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 warmup at 8:15 a.m., and "Talk with a Doc" at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is "Staying Healthy During the Holidays." For more information, call (559) 624-2416.

Saturday, December 9 – Mighty Oak Chorus 4th Annual Christmas Special

This event, featuring performances of holiday classics, will be held at the Fountain Christian Church, 1023 N. Chinowth, Visalia, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, free for children (12 and under). For more information, call (559) 280-5715.

Saturday, December 9 – Jose Feliciano in Concert at Christmas

For tickets to the 7:30 p.m. performance at the Visalia Fox Theatre, visit http://www.foxvisalia.org or call (559) 625-1369.

December 9-10 – 2023 Hanford Winter Wonderland Holiday Boutique

This event, featuring handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, home decor and more, will be held at the Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N. Douty St. in Hanford. Admission is free. For more info, call (559) 585-2525.

Friday, December 15 –Christmas Luncheon

This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets ($6 for Visalia seniors 55+, $7 for all others) must be purchased in advance. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.

Saturday, December 16 – Walk with a Doc

This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Adventist Health and the City of Hanford, will be held at Centennial Park, 11731 Hanford Armona Road in Hanford. It begins with registration at 8:45 a.m., followed the walk and "Mental Health" at 9 a.m. The topic this month is "Breast Cancer." For more information, visit http://www.walkwithadoc.org.

Tuesday, December 19 – 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.

Thursday, December 21 – Caregiver Support Group

Valley Caregiver Resource Center will host this session at the Tulare Senior Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call (559) 224-9154.

Tuesday, December 26 – Medicare Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program

HICAP will host this event, featuring free and objective counseling, at the Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from noon to 1 p.m. For more info, call 1-800-434-0222.

Thursday, January 4 – Geneaolgy 101

The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more information, call (559) 685-4518.

January 5-6 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale

Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.

January 20-21 – Gemboree Tule Rock & Gem Show

The Tulare Gem and Mineral Society will host this event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 314 N. Kaweah Ave. in Exeter. Admission is free.

Thursday, February 15 - Heart of Seniors

This event, which features a luncheon, fashion show, informational booths and a keynote speaker, will be held at the Wyndham Visalia Hotel, 900 W. Airport Dr., Visalia.