Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
The Visalia Senior Center hosted its annual Senior Center Fall Open House on October 13. Seniors enjoyed lunch and conversation at the event, after having gathered information from the many vendors tables and before the raffle. (Photo by Kiley Arce)
The Mighty Oak Chorus has a busy December planned. In addition to hosting their 4th Annual Christmas Special on December 9 and performing at Main Street Hanford's 'Wine & Chocolate' Christmas event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 1, they will present their traditional free Christmas caroling performances on Monday nights at senior homes in Tulare County from November 27 to December 18.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call (559) 651-6714.
March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Bingo
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host bingo starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Thursday, March 6 – "Shakin' Out the Smiths: Researching a Common Surname"
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Nancy Calhoun. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more info, call (559) 685-4518.
March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Thursday Night Dances
These dances, featuring music by Jerry Hall & Trick Shot, are held 7-10 p.m. at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (559) 782-7521.
March 6-29 – Muzi Li Rowe and Kate Timbes
This exhibit at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, featuring techno-waste reenvisioned and repurposed installation work, will have its opening reception on Friday, March 7, from 5-7:30 p.m. For more info, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
Friday, March 7 – F1rst Friday
F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with the Arts Consortium, will present this free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit artsconsortium.org/calendar.
March 7-8 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
March 7, 14, 21, 28 – Friday Night Dances
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Wednesday, March 12 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave. in Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For information, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Thursday, March 13 – Bingo Night
Exeter Woman's Club will host this event at 201 Kaweah Ave., Exeter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 827-1933.
Thursday, March 13 - Speed Connect
This event, designed for seniors looking to make new connections, will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $15. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Saturday, March 15 – Downtown Visalia St. Patrick's Day Parade
This annual event will begin at 10 a.m. and run along Main Street, from Church Street to Willis Street.
Saturday, March 15 – Irish Fest in the Park
Visalia Breakfast Lions will host this event from 1-5 p.m. at Visalia Recreation Park. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 on the day of the event. For tickets or more info, visit http://www.visaliabreakfastlions.org.
Sunday, March 16 – Lemon Cove Women's Club Open House & Bake Sale
This event, featuring arts and crafts vendors, Vietnamese food and a local history collection, will be held at the Historic Pogue Hotel, 32792 Sierra Dr., Lemon Cove, from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call (559) 359-9678.
Monday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11 a.m. The cost for Visalia residents 55+ is $6. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Monday, March 17 – Tulare Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 12:30 p.m. monthly session at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St., Room 15, Tulare. For information, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, March 17 – Exeter Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 10:30 a.m. monthly session, facilitated by Kimberly Jensen, in the Café at Rocky Hill Community Church, 237 South E St. in Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, March 18 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Friday, March 21 - Senior Prize B-I-N-G-O
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:30 p.m. There is a $5 "drop-in" fee. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
March 27-30 – 2025 Visalia Senior Games
Athletes 50+ will compete in games including pickleball, track and field, swimming, table tennis, disc golf and archery.For more information, call (559) 713-4365. (See article on page 1.)
Saturday, March 28 – Visalia Rescue Mission’s Annual Golf Tournament
This golfing event, which also includes raffles, prizes, challenges and more, will be held at Tulare Golf Course, 5300 Laspina St., Tulare. For more information, call (559) 697-8767 .
Saturday, March 28 – Drive-Thru Free Shredding Event for Seniors
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia, will host this annual event for seniors from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a limit of three banker’s boxes per car. For more information, call (559) 624-3511.
Sunday, March 29 – Tulare-Kings Veterans Stand Down
This resource fair for Veterans, which includes a free lunch, haircuts and pet care, will be held at Valley Strong Ballpark, 300 N. Giddings St., Visalia, beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, call (559) 759-7705.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Bingo
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare, will host bingo starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Thursday, April 3 – Genealogy Presentation
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host a 6 p.m. presentation. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more info, call (559) 685-4518.
April 3, 10, 17, 24 – Thursday Night Dances
These dances, featuring music by Jerry Hall & Trick Shot, are held 7-10 p.m. at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (559) 782-7521.
April 3-26 – Annual Community Show
This exhibit at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, featuring artwork by local artists, will have its opening reception on Friday, April 4, from 5-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
Friday, April 4 - Senior Prize B-I-N-G-O
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 1:30 p.m. There is a $5 "drop-in" fee. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Friday, April 4 – F1rst Friday
F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with the Arts Consortium, will present this free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit artsconsortium.org/calendar.
April 4-5– Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Friday Night Dances
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Saturday, April 5 – Spring Craft Bazaar
Tulare Senior Services will host this event at the Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 North F St., Tulare. For more information, call (559) 368-4670.
April 6, 13, 20, 27 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 11:15 a.m. For more information, call (559) 651-6714.
Wednesday, April 9 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave. in Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For information, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Thursday, April 10 – Bingo Night
Exeter Woman's Club will host this event at 201 Kaweah Ave., Exeter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 827-1933.
Tuesday, April 15 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Friday, April 18 – Eggstravaganza
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. For reservations or more information, call (559) 713-4481.
Monday, April 21 – Exeter Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 10:30 a.m. monthly session, facilitated by Kimberly Jensen, in the Café at Rocky Hill Community Church, 237 South E St. in Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, April 21 – Tulare Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 12:30 p.m. monthly session at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St., Room 15, Tulare. For information, call (559) 737-7443.
Friday, April 25 – "Once Upon a Dream"
CASA of Tulare County's 28th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction will be held at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.CASATulareCo.org, email events@CASATulareCo.org or call (559) 625-4007.
Saturday, April 26 – 9th Annual Backyard BBQ & Cornhole Event
Hands in the Community is sponsoring this event, featuring food, fun and A&W floats, from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets, $120 for a team of two, include entry, BBQ lunch, drinks and raffle tickets. For more info, visit http://www.hnconline.org or call (559) 625-3822.
Saturday, April 26 – Mighty Oak Chorus' 43rd Annual Show
This two-hour musical features songs by quartets and choruses at the Visalia Nazarene Church, 3333 W. Caldwell Ave. in Visalia, from 2-4 p.m. For more information, email info@visaliamightyoakchorus.org or call Bud Case at (559) 901-4615.
Wednesday, April 30 – “Belle of the Ballpark”
The Visalia Rawhide will host this competition for Tulare County contestants 65 and older. (See article on page 7.) For more info, call (559) 732-4433.
May 2-3 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
Thursday, May 8 - Speed Connect
This event, designed for seniors looking to make new connections, will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $15. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Thursday, May 8 – Bingo Night
Exeter Woman's Club will host this event at 201 Kaweah Ave., Exeter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 827-1933.
Friday, May 9 – Senior Day in the Park
This event is scheduled at Mooney Grove Park, 2700 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. (See article on page 1.)
