The Almaden Senior Association

Clue (The Play)
2024-11-02 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San jose, CA, United States
Clue (the play): San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, November 2, 2024, 2pm. $90
You’ve played the board game and seen the movie… Now see the play!
A mansion. A murder. A mystery: Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
For Tickets, contact Donna Smith at dsmith95118@sbcglobal.net or 408-266-4938

St. Patrick's Day Party, 2025
2025-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | CA
St Patrick’s Day Party, Saturday, March 15, 2025, 12pm-3pm
Lunch will be served at noon and will include
– Corned Beef,
– Cabbage,
– Carrots,
– Potatoes,
– Rolls,
– Dessert,
– Punch.
Live Entertainment by a Celtic Pipe and Drum band.
$25 Member & Non-Member, Check or Cash
Tickets go on sale Monday, February 24th in the Almaden Community Center Lobby
8am- 10am and every MWF until March 7th or until sold out.
For more info call Jeanne @ 408-425-5723

Bus Trip, Central Valley Tasting Tour
2025-04-08 07:00 - 18:00 | Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120, United States
Central Valley Bus Tour, April 8, 7am to 6pm:
Come with us on a tour of tastings, shopping and lunch to sites in the central valley. Visit Sciabica’s California Oil in Modesto for oil tasting, Hilmar Cheese Company for cheese tasting and lunch, finish at Stewart & Jasper Almond Orchard for almond tasting before returning home. Tours and shopping at each stop. Meet at the Almaden Community Center at 6:30am to depart on the trip at 7am. Return around 6pm to the Community Center.
$90 Lunch Included. Tickets on sale in the ACC lobby, MWF 8-10am.
Contact Donna Smith at dsmith95118@sbcglobal.net or 408.266.4938 or Rich at 408-219-8641 for more information.

Cirque Du Soleil, ECHO!
2025-04-26 12:00 | CA
Join us in the Big Top at the SCC Fairgrounds to see Cirque Du Soleil’s ECHO.
See Actors, Acrobats, Tumblers and Wall Walkers tell the story of our heroin
FUTURE, who invites you into her world of fantasy where she meets animal and
human characters. They join forces to rebuild their planet and create a better world.
Limited tickets are on sale now, M,W,F in the ACC lobby, $90 Cash or check (no refunds)
Sat, April 26, 12pm. Transportation is on you own. Carpools may be arranged.
For information, Call Donna at 408-266-4938 or Rich at 408-219-8641

Theater: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
2025-04-26 14:00 - 2025-08-02 14:00 | CA
SIX: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 2pm: From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! $95
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Saturday, July 19, 2025: 2pm: Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! $95
MJ: Saturday, August 2, 2025: 2pm: One of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to San Jose in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. $95
If you are interested in attending, contact Donna Smith at dsmith95118@sbcglobal.net or 408.266.4938

Graton Casino (Sold Out)
2025-09-16 08:00 - 18:00 | Graton Casino, 288 Golf Course Dr W, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928, United States
The Trip to Graton Casino is SOLD OUT.
We are taking names for a waiting list.
Take a bus ride with your fellow seniors from Almaden Community Center, San Jose to Graton Casino in Rohnert Park.
Travel time: 2.5 hrs
Tuesday, September 16, 2025:
Depart: 8:00am
Return: Around 6:00pm (subject to traffic)
Cost: $50, Cash or Check
You get $20 slot play or $15 match play
Tickets are on sale in M,W,F 8am to 10am in the Almaden Community Center
Questions? call Rich, 408-219-8641

Walt Disney Museum, Pier 39, Thursday, Oct 16th
2025-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Walt Disney Family Museum, 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA, 95124, United States
Come enjoy a bus trip to the Walt Disney Museum in San Francisco.
You will explore and learn all about the life of Walt Disney and his journey to creating the Disney company.
There are many exhibits to view taking you from Walt’s childhood to his first drawings and movies, then to
feature films and the creation of Disneyland. There are many exhibits to see with several interactive displays to enjoy.
After your time at the Disney Museum, we will go to Pier 39 for lunch and shopping on your own before returning home.
October 16 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price $70
Tickets on sale in the Almaden Community Center M,W,F 8am to 10am.
Note: The center is closed on Sept 1 for the Labor Day holiday.

Diwali, Festival of Lights Sunday, Oct 26, 12 to 3pm
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120, United States
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most important and colorful celebrations.
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Indian Community Members of the Almaden Senior Association will host our Diwali Celebration from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Festivities will feature beautiful decorations, a flavorful multi-course Indian dinner, high-energy Indian dances and a drawing for door prizes.
Tickets for members go on sale on September 22nd and October 3rd for non-members
Tickets on sale, MWF, 8am to 10am in the ACC lobby.
$25 for ACC members
$28 for Non-members
Please see the flyer in this posting for more information,
or call: Narender 408-623-3106 or Bharat 408-930-7244

Poinsettias and Buffet Lunch
2025-12-02 07:45 - 16:30 | Duarte Poinsettias, 1555 Baldwin Rd, Hughson, CA, 95326, United States
Come with us on a Bus Trip to
Duarte Poinsettias Nursery, December 2nd.
Buy your Poinsettias where they are grown!
Duarte Poinsettias nursery has up to 60,000 Poinsettias with over 30 varieties on display.
Duarte Poinsettias is located in Hughson, Ca near Modesto.
It is a beautiful site to walk into their nursery and see all the beautiful colors
and varieties that you can choose from to buy and take home.
The staff is very helpful and friendly, and they have cookies and cider to enjoy.
After visiting the nursery, we will have lunch at the
Grizzly Rock Cafe (Lunch Included) before returning home.
Tickets are $80, on sale in the ACC lobby, M/W/F 8am to 10am,
Cash or Check (sorry no refunds).
If you have questions, call Rich at 408-219-8641.

Annual Soup Party, January 24, 2026, Noon
2026-01-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120, United States
Join us for all you can eat soups until they are gone.
Four homemade soups served with fresh bread and dessert.
The Soups for this year are…

Chicken Taco Bean, (Gluten Free, Lactose Free)
Corn Chowder, (Gluten Free)
Tuscan Sausage, (Gluten Free, Lactose Free)
Pumpkin Butternut Squash. (Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Vegan)

Tickets go on sale Monday, January 5th, 8am-10am
and every M/W/F in the Almaden Community Center lobby
$14, Cash or check (sorry no refunds)
For more info call Jeanne at 408-425-5723

National Steinbeck Center, Thursday, March 5, 2026
2026-03-05 08:45 - 17:00 | National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The National Steinbeck Center:
Travel by bus from the Almaden Community Center to Salinas, CA and the National Steinbeck Center (Steinbeck Museum). There we will be given a docent-led tour. You are also free to go through the museum on your own.
Born in Salinas John Steinbeck lived there from his birth in 1902 until he left for college in 1919. Between 1929 and 1966, Steinbeck published works of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and screenplays the most famous being Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden
Steinbeck House:
The Steinbeck House, his boyhood home, now a restaurant, two blocks from the center where we will enjoy a 3 course lunch with beverage and hear about the house and it’s history before lunch. Explore the basement gift shop before returning to Almaden.
Please join us on this trip through literary history.
Tickets are $100 Cash or Check, on sale in the ACC lobby, M/W/F 8am to 10am,
If you have questions, call Rich at 408-219-8641 or Ann at 408 221-8205

Saint Patrick's Day Celebration
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120, United States
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us
Saturday, March 14th, 2pm-4pm
Catered by Country Inn Restaurant, the Menu will consist of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert and coffee
Entertainment by the Greene Academy of Irish Dance

Ticket sales begin Monday February 23rd in the ACC lobby and every M/W/F from 8am-10am until sold out
$30. cash or check, Make checks out to ASA
For more info call Jeanne @408-425-5723

Alcatraz Island and Pier 39
2026-04-21 07:45 - 18:30 | Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120, United States
Come join us on a bus trip to
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco
Tuesday, April 21st.
Alcatraz, also known as The Rock, was a maximum-security federal prison from 1934 to 1963. It was a cold foreboding place as a prison. Now it’s a national park that you can visit and learn the history of being a prisoner there.
We will leave the Almaden Community Center at 8:00am and return to the center around 6:30pm. We will supply you with a bottle of water and a small snack. You may bring food with you. Please wear appropriate clothing for San Francisco.
We will travel to Pier 33 to take the ferry over to Alcatraz Island. You then walk the ¼ mile up the hill to start the tour or take a tram up. Once at the entrance of the cell block, you will receive headphones with a handheld device and begin your tour. You tour the prison on your own, listening to the audio and end up near the gift shop. The tour of the prison takes about 45-60 minutes. We will gather at the dock to take the ferry back to the pier.
You may take the bus or walk the ½ mile to Pier 39 for lunch and shopping or stop at any location along the Embarcadero or Fisherman’s Wharf.
The bus will pick you up for the ride home in front of Pier 39.
Price $90. Cash or Check (check made out to ASA).
Tickets are on sale the Almaden Community Center lobby M/W/F from 8am-10am
For more information call Rich @ 408-219-8641

Spring Takes Flight
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120, United States
Spring Takes Flight
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
2pm to 4pm
Join us for a delightful spring afternoon featuring a delicious luncheon and a special live performance by the Happy Birds Parrot Show!
Food will be carved baked ham, lemon roasted chicken,
scalloped potatoes, pasta primavera, vegetables,
spring lettuce salad, fruit, and dinner rolls.
Tickets go on sales at ACC Monday, April 6, 2026
8am-10am and every M/W/F.
Price: $25
For info contact Jennifer at 408-757-4536

Cache Creek Casino 2026
2026-06-16 08:30 - 18:30 | Cache Creek Casino, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks, CA, 95606, United States
Cache Creek Casino
Tuesday, April 16, 2026
Take a bus ride with your fellow seniors to Cache Creek Casino.
Play all day and buy lunch at one of the many available restaurants.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026:
Depart: 8:30am
Return: Around 6:30pm (travel time subject to traffic)
Cost: $50, You get $20 free play with players card
If interested, call Rich, 408-219-8641
