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FALL FALL BREAK CAMPS BREAK CAMPS 2023 2023 SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
from Southside Community Center Fall 2023 Community Activity Guide
by San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Community Center Brochures
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS
RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR AS LOW AS $50
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At Camp San Jose your child will participate in an unforgettable camp experience combining camp traditions with enriching and educational activities. The campers will participate in games, sports, create cool arts and crafts projects, and sing funny songs while ensuring CDC safety measures. Price includes a low leader to child ratio of 1:10, skill building, new friendships, learning projects and much more!
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*Safety is our main priority and we will continue to follow all Santa Clara County and state of California guidelines. Please contact (408) 629-3336 if you have questions about our operating procedures. Please keep your child home if they are displaying any signs of illness and report the absence to Angelica Alejo-Martinez at (408) 629-3336.
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*For additional information please contact Southside Community Center.
LEARN
FALL: 10/22-10/26 $263
THANKSGIVING: 11/20-11/22 $148
HOLIDAY: 12/27-12/29 $148
JANUARY: 1/3-1/5 $148
PRIORITY REGISTRATION *OPENS 7/12 AT 10 A.M.
GENERAL REGISTRATION OPENS 7/22 AT 10 A.M.
*Priority registration is for scholarship-eligible families. Scholarships are available for those who qualify; awarded as funding is available. Please contact your local Community Center for more info.
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CERAMICS
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Instructor: Volunteer Led
Location: Southside CC - Room 7 & Kiln Room
KNITTING & CROCHETING
Seeking beginners and advanced knitters and crochet enthusiasts to help grow our group! We are a small group who enjoy making things. Some work is accomplished while lots of socializing and sharing of techniques are spread around. Join us for a day and you will see the magic we create. Please bring your own materials.
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Course #
2 1903
Instructor: Volunteer Led
Location: Southside CC- Room 7
Course #
219.2.1905
$16 Time Date Mtg Day Cost 9/5-10/24 Tu 8 9 a m -12 p m 219.2.1904 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $16 10/31-12/19 Tu 8 $16 Time Date Mtg Day Cost 9/8-10/27 F 8 9:30 a m -12:30 p m 219 2 1906 $12 11/3-12/23 F 6 9:30 a m -12:30 p m
CERAMICS- MAKE IT WITH CLAY!
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Instructor: Volunteer Led
Location: Southside CC - Room 7 & Kiln Room
QUILTERS
Instructor: Volunteer Led
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FITNESS OVER 50- MONDAY
Learn safe exercises for those 50+ Light
Aerobic exercise at your own pace
Instructor: Volunteer Led
Location: Southside CC- Multi-Purpose Room
Yuan Ji Dance
Enhance your body and mind with Yuan Ji Dance classical movements. Including a mixture of martial arts, physical therapy, meditation, dance and qigong exercise. Come get your body moving while you learn this unique and beautiful style of dance. This multicultural dance promotes health and well-being for all.
FITNESS OVER 50- WEDNESDAY
Learn safe exercises for those 50+. Light
Aerobic exercise at your own pace
Instructor: Volunteer Led
Location: Southside CC- Multi-Purpose Room
FITNESS OVER 50- FRIDAY
Learn safe exercises for those 50+. Light
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Aerobic exercise at your own pace.
Instructor: Volunteer Led
Location: Southside CC- Multi-Purpose Room
Tai Ji Quan
Enjoy this unique form of exercise. Traditional Chinese dance brings energy, enjoyment and well-being of the body. The mind enjoys the harmony of music, bringing peace and balance.
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location:
CC- Rooms 8
TABLE TENNIS- MONDAY
Did you know that table tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world?! This is a fun and exciting activity that also improves hand-eye coordination. Come play for fun or participate in competitions. Join other table tennis enthusiasts at your local community center. Beginners welcome.
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC- Room 8
TABLE TENNIS- FRIDAY
Did you know that table tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world?! This is a fun and exciting activity that also improves hand-eye coordination. Come play for fun or participate in competitions. Join other table tennis enthusiasts at your local community center. Beginners welcome.
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC- Room 8
TABLE TENNIS-WEDNESDAY
Did you know that table tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world?! This is a fun and exciting activity that also improves hand-eye coordination. Come play for fun or participate in competitions. Join other table tennis enthusiasts at your local community center. Beginners welcome.
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Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC- Room 8
Horseshoe Toss
Come and enjoy your morning while having fun playing a game of horseshoes. There is freshly made coffee and pastries each class. Registration is required.
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Horseshoe Pit
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Ballroom Dance Social
Come and enjoy classical music and show off your dance moves! On special days there will be special live musical performances. Ballroom dances will be held every Thursday and guests are welcome to join us as well! Tickets can be purchased at the door for $1. Non-members pay an additional dollar. Sign up for membership today its FREE all of 2023!
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Multi-purpose Room
Adult Tap Dance "Dazzling Divas"
Come and join the Dazzling Divas Dance Group and perform for Southside's special events. Registration is required.
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC - Fitness Room
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BALLROOM- HALLOWEEN DANCE
Come and show your spooky dance moves at our Ballroom Halloween Dance! This is a onetime event. Registration is Required!
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC- Multi-Purpose Room
Book Club
Looking to partner up with other book worms? Southside is offering its very first Book Club. Enjoy reading all types of genres alongside each other while also creating partnerships with others Maximise your reading routine by discussing in depth the chapters of your favorite books
Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Southside CC- Senior Lounge
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Walking Club
Come and discover what's in your neighborhood by joining our Senior Walking Club! Get moving with us and make a positive change to your mornings.
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Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Near Rose Garden
Senior Nutrition Program
Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a m -12:15pm for seniors age 60 and older We open the doors at 11 am The menu is listed in the monthly newsletter available at the community center. Please call 408-629-9606 24 hours in advance to make reservations for your meal.
Location: Southside CC- Multi-Purpose Room
Special Lunches
All Special lunches are served during Senior Nutrition Program Hours. Registration is Required! Volunteer Luncheon is only for SNP volunteers and will occur from 12 pm-2 pm. 60 and older $3 contribution is suggested. 59 and younger $9 fee.
Senior Monthly Movie
Every month Southside will be hosting a Senior Movie Day! We are inviting all seniors for a special film which will be chosen by the participants. End your week by joining us for a relaxing evening. Sign up for membership today its FREE all of 2023!
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Instructor: Volunteer Led Location: Multi-purpose Room
Scholarships Available
The City of San Jose offers activity scholarships for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities who qualify Scholarships will cover 50-70% of the class cost Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center
Contact any community center for information
Senior Advisory Council
The Senior Advisory Council serves as an interface between the center's staff and senior participants to advise city staff about activities, programs, and concerns affecting the senior community
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Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm in room 7.
SENIOR ADULT LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SALA)
SALA offers adult legal assistance to seniors at Southside. Occurs on the first and third Friday of each month from 9 a.m- 12:00pm Appointment is required!
Hicap
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Volunteer counselors help seniors 60+ understand their rights and healthcare options. Meets the third Thursday of every month. An appointment is required!
Computer Lab Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00a-2:30 pm - Friday 9:00am-1:30pm
Computer "Free-Time" hours will coincide with the availability of volunteers. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer a few hours a week!
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BE AN ADVOCATE FOR SENIORS
MISSION | FOCUS | CHARGE
MEETS EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH VIA ZOOM