Adult and Senior Programs and Activities

The Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services offers year-round programs and activities for adults and seniors. There are a variety of rich and exciting activities to choose from. Just click on one of the programs below  for more information: 

Click HERE to print a calendar of events.


Mall Walk Program
The Mall Walk Program is offered year-round Monday through Friday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. You will find the Mall Walkers' desk located at the food court in the Capitola Mall. The desk is hosted by volunteers who can enroll you in the program, answer your questions, introduce you to other walkers and record the distance you have walked. There is annual fee of $10.00 to participate in the program. You don't need to register ahead of time, just show up and register at the front desk.  Registration #8674

Fit Forever, Gentle Strength Training for Seniors
Instructor Lynn Difley has 35 years of teaching experience and is certified through IDEA/ACE (International Dance Exercise Association), AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association), Arthritis Foundation Association.   Contact Lynn at lynnhrvl@gmail.com with any questions.  Class location: SFSC Community Room B 
Tu/Th  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Cost: $7.00 - Sign in and pay at the front desk at the Swim Center

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program for Seniors
Instructor Lynn Difley has 35 years of teaching experience and is certified through IDEA/ACE (International Dance Exercise Association), AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association), Arthritis Foundation Association.   Contact Lynn at lynnhrvl@gmail.com with any questions.  Class location: Simpkins Family Swim Center. 
Tu/Th  8:30 - 9:15  a.m.  Cost: $7.00 - Sign in and pay at the front desk at the Swim Center

Senior Stretch Class
Senior Stretch Class is held at the Capitola Mall at the entrance to the food court. The class is held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m. The instructors are senior volunteers. This class is included in the $10.00 annual Mall Walking fee.  Non-members may drop-in to a class for $   

Free Blood Pressure Check
A registered nurse offers blood pressure checks at the Capitola Mall in the food court area from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month.

Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering in the Adult / Senior Programs please conduct Jessica Beebe at (831) 454-7929.  Volunteer opportunities include the following jobs: Mall Walk desk coverage and Mall Walk program assistance, Senior Stretch instructors, and Senior Health Fair assistance, among others.


  Extended Trips
                                                    The Parks Department, in partnership with Collette Vacations, is happy to offer
                                                    extended trips to a variety of destinations outside of California.  For information
                                                     please call Jessica Beebe at 454-7929, rather than the registration line.
                                                    Click here for more details.


Chardonnay II Cruise Drawing
The 13th Annual Coast Weeks Celebration will be a 2-hour cruise on September 9, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, aboard the beautiful 70' sloop Chardonnay II.  This free event is made possible by the generosity of the Chardonnay Sailing Charters.  This trip is open ONLY to seniors age 55+, who have NOT participated before; reservations will not be accepted from those who have previously attended.  To make your reservation, please mail-in or walk-in your name, address, and telephone number by 5:00 PM on August 26, 2011 to Jessica Beebe, County Parks & Recreation, 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA  95062.  Please PRINT all information!  Only one entry per person.  A drawing will be held on August 29th to choose the lucky winners for this year's cruise.  A wait list will also be created.  Winners will be notified via mail.


Day Trips
The Parks Department offers a wide variety of trips for older adults and seniors. We utilize luxury motor coaches (with a restroom onboard) for all trips. Included in the registration fee for each trip is bus transportation, tour guide, and entry fees; lunch is included only on the Golden Gate Fields trip.  Register NOW by calling  454-7941, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  You may also register on-line by clicking the program number (e.g. #9476).      PRINT FLYER

2/26/12    Beach Blanket Babylon - Club Fugazi, San Francisco    9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Come watch Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon, the longest running, hit musical revue in theatre history which premiered in 1974 and hasn’t slowed down since. The show is a zany musical spoof of pop culture with extravagant costumes and outrageously huge hats.  It continually evolves in its hilarious parodies of popular icons, updating its targets and adding new characters each year. Hurry and register--this trip sells out fast!  Don’t miss this internationally acclaimed San Francisco institution.  We will arrive in North Beach with time for lunch on your own before the 2 p.m. show.  Fee includes transportation and admission to show. Ages 30 and up are welcome to join us.

Registration #9434     Rear Balcony $62 / $68    
Registration #9478     Rear Balcony $85 / $94


3/15/12    Golden Gate Fields
  - 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Join us in an outing to Golden Gate Fields where we will enjoy a day full of thrilling Thoroughbred racing while enjoying a lavish luncheon buffet in the Turf Club.  This expansive viewing area embraces the heritage of the sport, offering a close-up view of your favorite as it rounds the turn and heads toward the finish line.  Don’t miss out on action-packed horse racing, a mouth-watering meal and a chance to taste victory.  Fee includes transportation, admission, reserved seating, racing program, and luncheon buffet. Ages 30 and up are welcome to join us.


Registration #9479      $62 / $68    


4/15/12    Cirque Du Soleil presents "TOTEM"
- 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Come all to the world of Cirque du Soleil and experience TOTEM. TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.  Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species.  Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.  We will stop nearby for lunch on your own before the 1 p.m. show. Fee includes transportation and admission to show. Ages 9 and up are welcome to join us.

Registration #9480      $69 / $76 

 

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