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.
November 1- December 29 – Jana Botkin “Simply Home” Exhibition
This art exhibition will be at CACHE, 125 South B St., Exeter. Admission is free. For more information, call (559) 592-5900 or visit http://cach-exeter.org/events.
November 1-15 – "Dia de los Muertos"
This exhibit at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, will have its opening reception on Friday, Nov. 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
Friday, November 1 – F1rst Friday
F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with The Arts Consortium, will present a free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit artsconsortium.org/calendar.
November 1, 8, 15, 22 – 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.
November 1-2 – 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.
November 3, 10, 17 – 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 info, call (559) 651-6714.
Monday, November 4 – Classic Cinema @ CACHE
The Center for Art, Culture & History (CACHE) will present Edmund O'Brien in "D.O.A." as part of its monthly movie series, at 125 South B St., Exeter. Showtime is 6 p.m. Discussion to follow. Admission is free. Bring your own snacks. For more information, call (559) 592-5900.
November 6, 13, 20 – 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 info, call (559) 685-2330.
Thursday, November 7 – “Documentation: Focus, Filter, Digitize, Backup”
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Kathy Burrow on creating files and finding aids for future genealogical research. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held in the Olympic Room at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more information, call (559) 685-4518.
November 7-January 4 – Tulare Senior Studio Group Art Exhibit
The Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., Tulare, will host this art show. The opening reception will be on Thursday, November 7, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call (559) 686-2074.
Saturday, November 9 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Kaweah Health and held at Blain Park in Visalia, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:15 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is "Reading Labels." For more info, call (559) 624-2416.
Saturday, November 9 – 6th Annual Sporting Clays Classic
Hands in the Community is sponsoring this fundraising event at Sun Mountain Gun Club, 32868 Shotgun Lane, Coarsegold. For more information, call (559) 625-3822.
November 9-10 – Rusty Roots Show
This event, featuring arts and crafts, clothes, antiques, jewelry, furniture and more on sale, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 South K St., Tulare. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.rustyrootsshow.com.
Monday, November 11 – 106th Annual Porterville Veterans Day Parade
This annual event in Downtown Porterville begins at 10 a.m. This year's theme is "Never Forgotten." For more info, call (559) 359-7922.
Monday, November 11 – 2024 Lemoore Veterans Day Parade
American Legion Lemoore Post 100 will host this annual event in Downtown Lemoore beginning at 6 p.m. For more info, call (559) 816-6964.
Tuesday, November 12 – Christmas Tree Walk
Main Street Hanford will host this event. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.mainstreethanford.com or call (559) 582-9457.
Wednesday, November 13 – 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 info, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Thursday, November 14 – 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, November 15 - 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 $2 "drop-in" fee. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.
Saturday, November 16 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Adventist Health and the City of Hanford, will be held at Freedom Park, 2000 9-1/4 Avenue in Hanford. It begins with registration at 8:45 a.m., followed by the walk and “Talk with a Doc” at 9 a.m. For more information, visit http://www.walkwithadoc.org.
Saturday, November 16 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk will be held at Del Lago Park in Tulare, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:05 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is "Holiday Grief."
Monday, November 18 – 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, November 18 – 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 info, call (559) 737-7443.
Monday, November 18 – "School Bells and Heritage: Exploring Exeter's Educational Past"
The Center for Art, Culture & History (CACHE) will host this 5:30 p.m. presentation at 125 South B St., Exeter. For more information, call (559) 592-5900.
Tuesday, November 19 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more info, call (559) 737-7443.
Thursday, November 21 - Fall Dance Series
This 18+ event, which features music by Southern Comfort, will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.
November 21-December 21 – Annual Holiday Show & Sale
Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, will host this event, which features a selection of handmade gifts. The opening reception is on Friday, December 6, from 5-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905.
Wednesday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Wednesday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Luncheon
This event will be held at the Tulare Senior Center, 201 North F St., Tulare. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
December 1, 8, 15, 22 – 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 info, call (559) 651-6714.
December 4, 11, 18 – 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 info, call (559) 685-2330.
Thursday, December 5 – ‘Follow the Star' – The 2024 Festival of Trees
This benefit fundraising event will be held at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center in Three Rivers. For tickets ($50 per person) or more info, visit http://www.stanthonyretreat.org or call (559) 561-4595. (See ad below.)
Thursday, December 5 – Christmas Charity Festival
Kings United Way is hosting this fundraiser at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. For tickets or more information, call (559) 584-1536 or visit http://www.kingsunited way.org.
Friday, December 6 – Wine & Chocolate Tasting
Main Street Hanford will host this annual event, featuring live music by local bands and artists, wine and gourmet chocolate tasting at participating downtown businesses. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.mainstreethanford.com or call (559) 582-9457.
Friday, December 6 – F1rst Friday
F1rst Friday in Downtown Visalia, in partnership with The Arts Consortium, will present a free community event with art, food and fun from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit artsconsortium.org/calendar.
December 6-7 – 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.
December 6, 7, 13 & 14 — Zalud House Candlelight Tours
Tours of the Zalud House Museum, 393 N. Hockett St., Porterville, will be given at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
December 6, 13, 20 – 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, December 7 — Senior Christmas Luncheon
This event will be held at Burton Middle School, 1155 N. Elderwood St., Porterville, beginning at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
Saturday, December 7 – Downtown Visalia Christmas at the Plaza
This event, featuring holiday treats, a Christmas market, local artists, a free train ride and pictures with Santa, will be held at Garden Plaza in Visalia from 12-3 p.m.
Saturday, December 7 — 32nd Annual Spirit of the Holidays
The Exeter Kiwanis Club will host this event, featuring high quality wines, whiskey and locally prepared gourmet cuisine, at the Exeter Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Ave., Exeter, from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $75. For more information, visit https://exeterkiwanis.org.
Tuesday, December 10 – Christmas Tree Walk
Main Street Hanford will host this event. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.mainstreethanford.com or call (559) 582-9457.
Wednesday, December 11 – 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 info, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Friday, December 13 – Mighty Oak Chorus 5th Annual Christmas Special
This event, featuring performances of holiday classics, will be held at the Rise Church, 1023 N. Chinowth, Visalia, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, free for children (12 and under). For more information, call (559) 280-5715.
Saturday, December 14 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk sponsored by Kaweah Health and held at Blain Park, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:15 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is "Grief and the Holidays." For more info, call (559) 624-2416.
Saturday, December 14 — Visalia Holiday Home Tour
Tour six beautiful homes decorated for the holidays from noon to 5 p.m., while listening to festive music sung by the Redwood Ranger Choir. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 same day, and may be purchased at Quail Park at Shannon Ranch or the Redwood High School Finance Department, or online at redwoodchoir.ludus.com. All proceeds go to the Redwood High School’s Choral Department.
Monday, December 16 – 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, December 16 – 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 info, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, December 17 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more info, call (559) 737-7443.
Saturday, December 21 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Adventist Health and the City of Hanford will be held at Centennial Park, 11731 Hanford Armona Road in Hanford. It begins with registration at 8:45 a.m., followed by the walk and “Talk with a Doc” at 9 a.m. For more info, visit http://www.walkwithadoc.org.
Saturday, December 21 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk will be held at Del Lago Park in Tulare, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:05 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is "Winter Fitness."
Tuesday, December 31 — New Year's Eve Gala
This event will be held at Porterville Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. For more information, call (559) 791-7695.
January 3-4 – 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, February 13 - Heart of Seniors
This event, which will feature a luncheon, a fashion show, informational booths and keynote speaker Steve Gilliland, a highly respected motivational speaker, humorist and bestselling author, will be held at the Wyndham Visalia Hotel, 900 W. Airport Dr., Visalia. (More information in our next issue.)
