PRIMETIME

LARPD Senior Services Newsletter

Old Country Schools of Livermore with Richard Finn

Livermore's City Historian, Richard Finn, is back to share more about the history of the Livermore area. The discussion will focus on the history of the many schools in our valley:

Where were the first schools located?
How many students did each have?
What happened to them?
Why did so many country schools close after a short time?
Who owned the property?
What happened to the property once the school closed?

Donations to Livermore Heritage Guild are appreciated.

Wednesday, 2/1, Free

1:30 pm - 3 pm

RLCC, 4444 East Ave

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments Now Available

AARP Tax-Aide is returning to Livermore again this year. Those interested must contact our Senior Services Office to schedule an appointment.

How to sign up:

Call Phyllis at 925-373-5760 OR email at pihle@larpd.org

EMAIL PHYLLIS

Mystery Movie and Review at the Vine

Join us for a movie at the Vine Cinema with friends!

We’ll be surprised at what movie we see. After the show, join us for appetizers and no-host drinks at Zephyr Grill and Bar to chat about the movie and come up with our collective "review" of the film.

Wednesday, February 22

1- 4:30 pm

The Vine Cinema

1722 First Street

$20 Residents / $22 Non-Residents

(Price includes a ticket to the movie and appetizers at Zephyr Grill after the movie. No Host Drinks.)

Medicare Alert: How To Help Prevent Medicare Fraud & Abuse

This free presentation from Legal Assistance for Seniors.

Discusses the types of fraud and abuse prevalent in the Medicare system
Increases awareness of healthcare scams and how to protect against them
Informs consumers on how to identify fraud and abuse and where to report it

Thursday, February 23, 2023

1 - 2:30 pm

RLCC, 4444 East Ave

FREE

Hearts, Treats, and Totes Social

Hearts, Treats, and Totes Social:

Let us treat you to a yummy array of Valentine treats and desserts while you indulge in some Valentine word games and create your own "heart" tote bag to take shopping! Socialize with old and new friends and wear your heart-y Valentine outfits!

Tuesday, February 14

1:30-3 pm

$10R/$11NR

RLCC, 4444 East Ave

Other Classes and Activities

Registration for Winter/Spring Classes Now Available

Live + Learn:

Sensational Seniors: Transitioning to a New Home, 2/24, FREE: The When, Where, and How. Life comes in many phases, and "home" tends to evolve over time as things change and needs become different. This informative and interactive event will help provide guidance and tips on when to start thinking about a move, how to go through your things and prepare the house for your transition, and where the next chapter of life could lead you. REGISTER FOR FREE

Fitness Classes

Enrichment Classes:

3D Greeting Cards
Adult Beginning Guitar
Adult Creative Writing
AARP Safe Driving Class ($20 AARP Member / $25 Non-AARP Member. (Call 925-373-5760 to Register)
Estate Planning

Drop-In Programs at RLCC

Billiards: Weekday Mornings

Lending Library: We've refreshed the lending library. Choose your favorite Western, Mystery, Romance, Biography, or Science Fiction book. Return when you're done.

Bridge: Thursday and Friday afternoons 1-4 pm

Golden Circle Craft Group: Meets Mondays at 12:30 pm at the RLCC. Bring your own craft project to work on.

Movies in the Vintage Lounge: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 1 pm.

(American Version) Mahjong: Wednesdays, 1 pm - 4 pm in the Sycamore Room. Don't know how to play? They'll teach you!

Contact Phyllis at 925-373-5760 for more information.

An Afternoon with Frederick Douglass

Firehouse Arts Matinee: An Afternoon with Frederick Douglass: Tuesday, February 7: The Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton brings historical characters to life during an afternoon matinee, complete with audience interactive Q & A session.

Attendees will spend an afternoon with the American icon of the 19th Century, Frederick Douglass. He was renowned as the escaped slave who rose to become a leader in the abolitionist movement, a gifted speaker and advisor to six presidents. Inspiring Chatatauqua-style performance. REGISTER

Pop-Up Trips

February's trips to the Pink Martini at Gallo Center for the Arts (2/5) and the SF Movie Tours (2/23) are both sold out but keep an eye out for new trip information coming this week about the next trip to the Old Sacramento Railroad Museum and Historic River Cruise.

Details coming soon. Watch your email.

Senior Services Office

Open Monday - Friday

Feel free to drop by and say hi, grab a book from the lending library or hang out in the Vintage Lounge.

The Senior Office is open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.) Monday - Friday.

Our staff can assist with resources for:

Health insurance (HICAP)
Senior Lunch Program (Menu)
Transportation (Senior BART Tickets, Dial-A-Ride Tickets)
Legal advice
Notary Services
Form assistance
Technology Tutoring Appointments

For more info, call Phyllis at 925-373-5760

Share the Prime Time with a friend. If you know someone who might enjoy learning about LARPD's Senior Services programs feel free to forward this email.