Activities Older Adults

Walking on Wednesdays

ages 50+ Free

The Walking on Wednesdays group meets every Wednesday at the Exedra (Highland & Magnolia Avenues) at 10:30am Everyone is invited to join the group New walkers and their friendly K-9 best friends are especially welcome . Registration with the Piedmont Recreation is required Please call 510 420-3070 for more information

Every Wednesday 10:30am–12:00pm

Instructor: Dick Carter & Prisicilla Wanerus

Location: Exedra Arch, Highland & Magnolia Avenue

First Mondays Reading Group

ages 50+ Free

A fun, and intellectually stimulating activity for active adults . Registration with the Piedmont Recreation Department is required please call 510 420-3070 for more information

First Monday of the Month 1:30–3:00pm

Instructor: Dick Carter, Prisicilla Wanerus & Carol Long

Location: Piedmont Park Tea House

Juniors Helping Seniors

ages 50+ Free

Need help with techology? Piedmont Seniors can get questions about their phones, apps, tablets or computers answered by PHS & MHS Juniors Registration with the Piedmont Recreation Department is required please call 510 420-3070 for more information

Wednesday August 23 12:45–1:15pm

Wednesday October 25 12:45–1:15pm

Wednesday November 15 12:45–1:15pm

Instructor: PHS Students

Location: Piedmont Community Hall

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The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is committed to providing programs for people of all ages, including our Older Adult (50+) population PRD Older Adult programs are specially created to provide social and learning opportunities—from pickleball to the arts to fitness, we offer a variety of activities that appeal to older adults, young at heart!

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2nd Thursday Flix Fest

ages 50+ Free

This new social group is a way for movie lovers to get together on the second Thursday of the month, see fine films, and talk about them afterward (optional) Watch a movie of a different genre each month, followed by a discussion session for those so inclined The specific movies will be determined by that month’s volunteer host (with some input from the group) Movie goers may bring a lunch or snacks to enjoy while watching the film

Doors open at 10:30am and movie starts apromptly at 10:45 after a short introduction

Advanced registration is required visit https:// bit ly/3DSQ8BZ For registration assistance, please contact the Piedmont Recreation Department during regular business hours at (510) 420-3070

Monthly movie titles: Pranzo di Ferragosto (Aug), Being There (Sept), A Place in the Sun (Oct), Life is Beautiful (Nov), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Dec)

Thursday Aug 10–Dec 14 (5x) 10:30am–1:00pm

Instructor: Volunteers

Location: 801 Magnolia Main Hall Min: 4; Max: 75

Seeking Volunteers for PRD’s New Storytime Club

Join PRD’s new Storytime Club program and become a mentor to young children (ages 4–5) In partnership with PRD’s Beach and Havens Minimates and Pre-K program, volunteer readers will encourage creativity, build intergenerational connections and help foster language development in Piedmont’s youth

We are seeking dedicated, fun and silly adults like you to join the Storytime Club and make a difference in the lives of children . To become a volunteer reader and learn more about this rewarding opportunity, fill out an application at https://rb gy/ ow5tm All volunteers must complete a background check

For questions or registration assistance, email PRD@piedmont .ca .gov or call the Piedmont Recreation Department at 510-420-3070 No experience necessary, just a love for reading (wacky character voices are optional!)

Together, let’s inspire and nurture the next generation through the magic of reading!