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Adult 50+ Newsletter
January 2026
Civic Park Community Center Hours:
Monday–Thursday
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
(925) 295-1490 || artsrec@walnut-creek.org
Important Highlights
Walnut Creek Senior Resource Fair 2026
Hosted by Sensational Seniors Workshops, Saint Matthew, and City of Walnut Creek
Thursday, 3/12
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
This free indoor event is open to the public and designed to connect you with valuable information, services, and support.
Upcoming Classes
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All About Social Ballroom, Swing and Hot Latin SalsaMondays, 1/26–3/2 Have a great time and learn swing, foxtrot, jitterbug, cha-cha, waltz, hot Latin salsa, mambo, tango and much more. |
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For more adult ceramics, cooking, music, and art classes, be sure to check online!
Transportation Program
Applications are currently closed. Applications for the Minibus, Lyft Self Access, and Lyft Concierge will reopen in summer 2026.
Senior Services
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Starting in February, free income tax preparation will again be offered by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program!Service is provided by IRS certified tax counselors and is available to people of all ages. You do not need to be an AARP member. Appointments can be made online. |
Arts + Rec Offers Resources & Services for Adult 50+
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Walnut Creek Senior Club Drop-in Spotlight
Registration now open for 2026 WCSC membership!
Register online for 2026 WCSC Membership
Walnut Creek Senior Club Drop-in Spotlight
The WCSC has many drop-in programs, from Bingo and Mah-Jong to Bridge, Qi Gong, Trivia, and more! Download the schedule and check it out! Questions? Contact the Civic Park Community Center (925) 295-1490!
BingoWeekly, Thursdays 12:00 PM–2:30 PM Civic Park Community Center–Assembly Hall |
Hooked on BooksTuesday, 2/3 12:30 PM–2:00 PM Civic Park/Social Hall Next Book: Feb 3: The Chancellor by Kati Marton
2026 Book List Mar 3: Night by Elie Wiesel May 5: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir |
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Native Plant GrowersWeekly, Fridays 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Small parking lot at Civic Park |
Dine with Café Costa!Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Civic Park Community Center (1375 Civic Dr.) To reserve your spot at Café Costa, call 925-482-8753 by 11:30 AM the day before. No meals served from December 22nd through January 1st. Review alternative meal optionsthrough Meals on Wheels during this window. |
Additional Community Workshops
When Holiday Visits Reveal New Care Needs: What Families Can Do NextThursday, 1/15 1:00 PM
During holiday visits, families often notice changes or new behaviors in their loved ones. This event will guide families on what to do next. |
Supporting Brain Health in Our CommunityFriday, 1/20 1:00 PM
Supporting Brain Health in Our Community shares important information about brain-healthy actions we should all build into our routines to benefit our brains. |
Diablo Valley Assistance League Telecare ProgramAssistance League - Diablo Valley (925) 934-0901
TeleCare provides a free, daily reassurance call to housebound people. |
Upcoming Arts Events
Viola Frey, Small World Civilization and Culture Box, 1975, photograph by M. Lee Fatherree; Chair, Pink Man (Slide 032), c. 1976, Viola Frey Archives, Artists' Legacy Foundation; Pink Man Apologue, 1976, photograph by M. Lee Fatherree; © 2025 Artists' Legacy Foundation, Oakland / ARS, New York.
Viola Frey: Foundations is on view beginning January 10 at the Bedford.
Foundations explores the formative years of legendary Bay Area artist Viola Frey from 1965 to 1987, tracing her pivotal shift from two-dimensional works to groundbreaking three-dimensional forms. This exhibition draws from the Artists’ Legacy Foundation’s deep holdings in addition to seminal works from private and institutional collections. >> Learn More
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