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SupervisorMessage
HiEveryone-Asweheadintoanexcitingsummerseason,I’mthrilled to share that renovations at the Antioch Senior Center and Nick RodriguezCommunityCenterarenearlycomplete andwe’relooking forward to welcoming everyone back home very soon While we’ve been temporarily located at the Antioch Community Center and AntiochWaterPark,ithasbeenarewardingexperienceexpandingour programs and connecting with new members on this side of town. We’reproudofthegrowthandnewrelationshipsbuiltduringthistime, and we look forward to continuing select senior programs at the AntiochCommunityCenterevenafterwereturn.
The upcoming improvements bring so much to be excited about, including a new roof, upgraded HVAC system, beautifully renovated restroomsatbothcenters,andarefreshedSeniorCenterDiningHall. These enhancements will allow us to better serve our community, attract new members, and create more opportunities for events, programs, and rentals. With summer just around the corner, registrationwillopeninearlyMayandwillfeatureavarietyofnewtrips, workshops, events, and activities. Be sure to explore our online recreation guide to see everything happeningcitywide. Thankyoutoourdedicatedstaffandincrediblevolunteerswhocontinuetomake ourcentersuchawelcomingandvibrantplace.I’mtrulyexcitedforallthat’saheadandlookforwardto sharingthisnextchapterwithyou.Wishingeveryoneawonderfulstarttothesummer! -JunGandia-
AntiochFriendsofSeniorsMessage(FREINDS)
Greeting to all Antioch Friends of Seniors members. I know we are all looking forward to summerwithitswarmerweatherandourreturntotheAntiochSeniorCenter.YourEvent CommitteehasbeenworkingonideastoincreaseactivitiesthatIknowwillbeexcitingand interesting.Watchforupdatesasweknowyouwillenjoythem.Unfortunately,oneofour
Boardmembers,SarahLafayette,hadtoresignduetopersonalreasons.ShewasalsotheCommitte ChairpersonforourBINGO.ShewillstillbeparticipatinginFRIENDSactivitiesatthecenter.Weallwishher wellandthankherforherdedicatedservicetoFRIENDS.TheBoardhasappointedArthur“AJ”Crandall asaBoardmemberandasChairpersonfortheBINGOCommittee.Hisappointmentwillexpire31
NEWUPDATES
SummerSenior Activitiesregistration openMay4,2026
Senior Centare close to be complete. We hope tobebacksometimein May.
December2026. AnotherBoardmember,LucyMeinhardt,hasresignedduetopersonal reasons.Lucy was a founding Board member of FRIENDS and we will dearly miss her. She said she will still be participating in FRIENDS activities and BINGO at the center.We all wish her well and thank her for her dedicated service to FRIENDS.The Board has appointed Vince McFarland as a Board member and as Co-Chairperson for the Public Relations Committee. His appointment will expire 31 December 2026. I hope you are visitingourWebpageAntiochFriendsofSeniors.comaswehavebeenpostingpicturesof manyoftheeventssponsoredbyFRIENDS.Thereisalsoaplacewhereyoucancontact us directly with your ideas and suggestions.We are looking for members to jump in and work on these committees. They are BINGO, Fund Raising, Events, Trips, Public Relations, Programs and Elections & Nominating.The Chairperson of each committee can be found on our web page,Your Board looks forward to hearing from you so please makeuseofourwebpageorcontactanyofyourBoardmembersdirectly.
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KindRegardsandbesafe, PatJeremy,President
WeeklyActivities
Monday
InnerWorkofAge9:30am-11:30am
Drop-InTechSupport9am-11am
Cane-Do9:30am-10:30am
BeginnerKaniKaPila9am-10:30am
KaniKaPila10:30am-12:30pm
PumpItUpExercise9:30am-10am
BeginnerExercise10:30-11:15am
PaintingClub12pm-3pm
Pickleball1pm-3pm
Tuesday
PumpItUpReadingClass9am-10am (1st&3rdTuesdayofeverymonth)
HappinessIs...10:00am-11:00am
Knitting&Crocheting12:pm-3pm
Women'sFriendshipCircle:12pm-1pm (2nd&4thTuesdayofeverymonth)
SpanishforBeginners1pm-2pm text
Wednesday Thursday
Ukulele10:30am-12:00pm
Men’sFriendshipCircle10am-11am (2nd&4thWednesdayofeverymonth)
Pickleball1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday
RivertownBand9:30am-11am
HulaDance8:30am-10am
LineDancing10am-11am
Bingo1:00pm-3:00pm
PianoClass9:15am-10:15pm
GuitarClass10:30am-1:00pm
MoviesStartingat12:30pm
We are pleased to offer a variety of activities for our senior center members. All activities are on a drop-in basis, so you canjoinuswheneveritfitsinyourschedule.Thisscheduleisfor activities at our temporary location the Antioch Community Center.
****MustbeanAntiochSeniormembertoparticipate****
UpcomingTrips
May & June
Sunday May 10 - WNBA Valkyries Game th
Members Fee $90
Non Members Fee $100
Level 2
Friday May 15 - Livermore Wine Trolley
Members Fee $80
Non Members Fee $90
Level 2
Wednesday June 24 - Cache Creek Casino
Members Fee $55
Non Members Fee $65
Level 2
*Summer Trips Registrations
Opens May 4th
WORKSHOPUNDERSTANDINGDEMENTIA
UnderstandingDementiaandexplorepracticaland compassionateapproachestoimprovethequality oflifeforthoselivingwithit.Thisisatwopartseries.
WORKSHOPKNOWYOURRIGHTS
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES
05 MAY 09 JUNE
KnowYourRights.Thisisaworkshopontenant rightspresentedbyContraCostaSeniorLegal Services 9AM 9:30AM
WORKSHOPAGINGGRACEFULLY WITHMEDICALCANNIBAS
Sciencecontinuestoaffirmwhatmanyhealingtraditionshavelong know:whenthebodyfeelssafe,itcanrestorebalance.Enjoya workshoponCBDwithLeonardLeinow(MedicalCannabisExpert) andElisaGallegos(PolyvagalExpert)
SUMMERBBQ
10 JUNE
Cometogetherforadayofwarmth,laughter,and thejoyofsummeratourannualAntiochSenior CenterBBQ! 12:30PM 9AM
26 JUNE
Thisopportunityisforparticipantstolearn evidenced-basedexercisestoimprovebalance andstamia.Free8weekcourse. 9AM COMINGSOON:FALLPREVENTIONCLASS
8 JULY
SERVICES & RESOURCES
HEALTH
HICAP,HealthInsuranceCounseling&AdvocacyProgram:
DATE:Every3rdTuesdayofthemonth|1:00AM-3:00PM
RSVP:Call(925)655-1393tomakeanappointment.
COST:FreeAppointmentOnly
LEGAL
GeneralLegalAdvice|2ndMondayofeverymonth
WillServices|3rdMondayofeverymonth
RSVP:Call(925)609-7900oremailinfo@ccsls.org.
COST:FreeAppointmentOnly
COUNSELING
FriendshipCircles-Drop-Innoappointmentrequired
Women’sCircle-2nd&4thTuesdayat12pm
Men’sFriendshipCircle2nd&4thWednesday10Am
CAFE COSTA
Café Costa offers nutritionally balanced meals daily. Café Costa promotes social interaction and companionship amongseniors.Therearenoincomerestrictions.
HOWTORESERVE
Registration&reservation1-dayprior
MUSTcallbefore11:15am1-dayprior
Vegetarianandsaladoptionisavailablewitharequest. Call925-779-7072;Pleaseleaveadetailedmessageif thereisnoanswer.
StartingJanuary1,2026Mealreservationlimitsateach site.Therewillbefirstcome,firstservesystem.Ifthedays fillsup,we’lladdyoutothewaitlistandwe’llnotifyyouright awayifaspotopensup.
Only60+livinginContraCostaCountymayreservemeals. Mealsare$3donation
MenusareavailableattheSeniorCenterNutritionDesk andonline
DRIVERSAFETY
AARPDriverSafetyCourse:A2-daydriversafetyclass.
DATE: September3,2026
*Mustattendbothclasses
TIME:9:30AM-2:30PMwitha30minutelunchbreak
**IfyouwouldlikelunchfromCafeCostathesedatespleasecall aheadforareservation.Mustbe60+toreceiveameal.**Therewill benowalkinsallowed**
RSVP:(925)779-7074
COST:$20AARPMembers/$25Non-Members
FINANCIALASSISTANCE
Areyou50orolderandinterestedintakingaclass,joininga program,orgoingonatrip butneedalittlefinancialhelpto makeithappen?Our50+ScholarshipProgramishereforyou! StartingJanuary1st,youcanapplyforfinancialassistanceto participateinenrichingactivitiesofferedthroughtheSenior Center
Applicationswillbeavailableatthefrontdeskandonline Don’tmissthischancetotrysomethingnew
TRANSPORTATION
TriDeltaTransit’sParatransittransportationincludestwo programs ADAParatransittransportationandSenior(65+) Paratransittransportation
CALL:925-754-6622formoreinformation
FOOD BANK - FOR SENIORS 50+
WHEN:2nd&4thWednesdayofeverymonth
TIME:9:00am-10:00am.Arriveearlytoensureaspotinline! **Distributionisonafirstcomefirstservebasis**
HOWTOREGISTER
ApplicationsavailableatAntiochSeniorCenterfront desk.
ProofofAntiochresidencyisrequiredtoregister.
SENIOR HIGHLIGHT STEVE
At the Antioch Senior Center, Steve Frediani is making a powerful difference by helping seniors build confidence, strength, and peace of mind through cane-based self-defense. A lifelong martial artist and dedicated Cane-Do instructor,Stevehastrainedsincechildhoodandearnedhisblackbeltbyage 18.Today,hebringsthatpassionandexperiencetoourcommunity,wherehe hasservedasleadinstructorfornearlyeightyears.
Steve’s approach is all about empowerment. His classes are designed specifically for seniors, teaching practical, easy-to-learn techniques using everyday items like canes or walking sticks Inspired by Grand Master Mark Shuey’s Cane-Do system, Steve focuses on real-world application while creatingasafe, welcoming,andencouragingenvironmentforallskilllevels. Classes are held weekly and are hands-on, engaging, and most importantly fun! Participants often notice improvements in their strength, coordination, andconfidencewithinjustafewweeks.Evenmorespecialisthesenseof community that grows in each class, as participants support one another and continue practicing together beyond the classroom. Steve’s dedication truly shines, helping our seniors feel stronger, safer, and more connected. If you’re ready to try something new, stay active, and learn valuable skills, we invite you to join the Cane-Do class you just might discover a newsourceofconfidenceandjoy!Cane-Do class is held every Monday from 9:30am10:30am. Antioch Senior Center Membershipisrequired.
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