Celebrate the season with LARPD’s holiday events designed for older adults. Join us for festive gatherings, joyful activities, and a chance to connect with friends and community. | |
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Tue, December 10
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
$25R/$30NR
Robert Livermore Community Center
Enjoy the holiday season by attending our annual catered luncheon! Surround yourself with good friends, food catered by On the Vine, and holiday fun: door prizes, a festive sweater contest, and live holiday music by Ryan Scripps.
Register by 12/6
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Downtown Holiday Shopping & Lunch | |
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour | |
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Friday, Dec 13
12:15 - 4:15 pm
$12R/$13NR
Lizzie Fountain Park
Meet the Senior Services Team at Lizzie Fountain in Downtown Livermore and mosey down First Street to Bruno's Italian Cuisine for a "no-host" group lunch where we'll share gift ideas for those hard-to-shop-for folks on your holiday lists.
After lunch, we'll enjoy holiday shopping and meet up afterward for dessert provided by LARPD!
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Thursday, Dec 19
5:15 - 7:00 pm
$46R/$50NR
RLCC
Start your evening with hot cocoa and dessert then "All Aboard" the Livermore Wine Trolley for an adventure through Livermore’s festive neighborhoods to experience the holiday lights.
Enjoy stops at select locations including the "Let it Snow" house for walking tours and take in the glow of seasonal lights up close!
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Programs, Classes, and Events for Seniors
The LARPD Recreation Guide lists all the activities and events for older adults through December!
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Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Livermore | |
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Tuesday, Nov 26
10 am - 12:00 pm
FREE
Carnegie Library
2155 3rd Street
Join Susan Canfield from the Livermore Heritage Guild on an informative walk through historic downtown Livermore. On this one-mile tour, learn about the history of the homes and buildings along the way. Conclude with a no-host lunch downtown. Rain or shine. Donations to the Livermore Heritage Guild are appreciated.
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November and December Crafting Socials | |
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Friday, Nov 22
Tuesday, Dec 3
1:00 - 2:30 pm
$22R/$24NR
Robert Livermore
Community Center
Enjoy time with new friends, creating fun and imaginative crafts and décor for your home or as gifts for loved ones while creating great memories.
Step-by-step instructions and dessert will be provided.
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Pleasanton Historical Neighborhood Walk | |
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Tuesday, Dec 17
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$5R/$6NR
Museum on Main
603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Join Museum on Main Director of Education Rachel Brickell on this sidewalk tour. You will behold the lovely historic homes along Second and Neal Streets. Learn the history of the families that occupied them, their contributions, and their everyday lives as they helped build the town of Pleasanton.
- Downtown lunch and transportation on your own.
- Donations to the Museum on Main are appreciated.
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An Afternoon with General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. | |
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Firehouse Arts Center
Tuesday, Nov 19
4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
2:00 - 3:30 pm
(doors open at 1:30 pm)
$18R/$20NR
The Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton brings historical characters to life during an afternoon matinee, complete with an interactive Q&A session.
General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. - Feared by Nazis and loved by U.S. bomber crews in WWII, the Tuskegee Airmen were an all African American squadron of fighter pilots dominating the skies.
Portrayed by James Armstead.
Enjoy Lunch in downtown Pleasanton before the show.
Lunch and transportation on your own.
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On October 24th, fifty-three seniors boarded a luxury motor-coach to Moss Landing for a sold-out catamaran tour of the Elkhorn Slough waterway of Monterey Bay.
More fun adventures are planned for 2025 - stay tuned for more pop-up trip announcements next month!
*Note: No pop-up trip in December
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NEW! Starting in January 2025, we’re streamlining our communication! Instead of sending individual pop-up trip emails, all trip information—including registration details—will now be included in the monthly PrimeTime newsletter.
This means fewer emails but just as much valuable information!
Stay tuned for all of our upcoming Senior Pop-Up Trips!
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Movie Madness in the Vintage Lounge | |
Fall Crafting Social Highlights | |
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.At the September and October Crafting Socials, our group of crafty seniors made a beautiful decoupage pumpkin and Thanksgiving-themed centerpiece to take home.
Join waitlist for November and December Crafting Socials!
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Live & Learn Presentations
Robert Livermore Community Center
4444 East Avenue, Livermore
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Protecting Your Equity
Thursday, Dec 12
1-2 pm, FREE
LARPD Senior Services has partnered with Legal Assistance for Seniors for a FREE monthly series of workshops on various topics designed to educate seniors on issues that impact their lives.
This month, we will discuss protecting your equity.
- Define common terms related to home ownership and provide an overview of risks that could jeopardize ownership or equity.
- Discuss common financial issues related to homeownership and aging. It also explains the basic structure of reverse mortgages and other types of equity-based loans and examines alternative options.
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Senior Center Drop-In Activities
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Billiards Weekday Mornings (drop-in fee $2)
Vintage Lounge Puzzling Stop by the Vintage Lounge, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to showcase your puzzle-solving skills and enjoy the fun.
The Lending Library
Open M-F, 9- 4 p.m. You may borrow up to 6 books, enjoy reading in the lounge, or take them home and return them when finished.
Bridge Thursday and Friday afternoons 1 - 4 pm (drop-in fee $2)
Golden Circle Craft Group
This group meets on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the RLCC. Bring a craft project to work on.
Mahjong (American Version Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m. in the Sycamore Room. (Free lessons are available if you're new to the game.) (drop-in fee $2)
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Senior Footcare at Livermore Senior Center | |
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Tuesday, Nov 12
Senior Center, 4444 East Ave
By Appointment
Senior Footcare appointments are coming to the Senior Center on Tuesday, November 12th, starting at 1 pm.
Services offered: Nail Trimming, cutting, and filing of toenails, corns, and calluses; removing and treating ingrown toenails; and other podiatric services as needed.
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Appointments are required and can be made directly through the Senior Services Office. 925-373-5760
Medicare recipients: FREE
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$35 fee per person
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Senior Services Office
Open Monday - Friday
9 am - 12 pm & 12:30 - 4 pm
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Feel free to drop by and say hi, grab a book from the lending library, try to solve the puzzle table, or hang out in the Vintage Lounge.
Our staff can assist with resources for:
- Health insurance (HICAP)
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Senior Lunch Program (Menu)
- Transportation (Dial-A-Ride Tickets)
- Legal advice
- Notary Services
- Form assistance
- Technology Tutoring Appointments (Tue/Thu 12-2 pm)
Senior Services | 925-373-5760
Pop-Up Trips | 925-373-5763
Register for classes or programs | 925-373-5700
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