Albany

  • Albany Senior Center -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 846 Masonic Ave. Mercy Brown Bag July 6. Papier maché, bridge, chess, needlecrafts, world events, literature. Writing memoirs, line dancing, exercise, art and Paratransit information. Home-delivered meals offered. Dinner 4 p.m. weekdays by reservation. 510-524-9122.

    Berkeley

  • Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 1414 Walnut St. Art, exercise, Hebrew and Yiddish, yoga, photography. Holiday programs, bridge, Sunday brunches and films. Kosher lunch Monday, Thursday. 510-848-0237.

  • North Berkeley Senior Center -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 1901 Hearst Ave. Birthdays celebrated July 11. Speakers, classes in languages, writing, dancing, sewing, ceramics and exercise. Scrabble Tuesdays. Movies Mondays and opera videos Fridays. Support groups, diabetes education, housing information, health insurance counseling. Assisted grocery shopping at nearby markets. 510-981-5190.

  • South Berkeley Senior Center -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 2939 Ellis St. Mercy Brown Bag July 6. Tap dancing, hand-building ceramics, line dancing. Arts, hearing class, computer classes, tai chi. Gentle exercise Mondays. Assisted grocery shopping at nearby markets. 510-981-5170.

  • St. John's Prime Timers -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays. 2727 College Ave. Open to those
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    50 and older. Arts and crafts, creative writing with Dorothy Witt, cultural studies, yoga for all levels. Light exercises, copper enameling and weaving. Hand-building ceramics class with Diana Bohn; $5 plus materials. Tai chi with Lydia Shiozaki 9:45-10:30 a.m. Thursdays. 510-845-6830.

    Kensington

  • Kensington Senior Activity Center -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave. Instruction in conversational German, watercolor painting and meditation group. There will be a potluck noon July 5; bring a dish to serve four to six people or donate $3. 510-526-9146.

    El Cerrito

  • Christ Lutheran Senior Center -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays. 780 Ashbury Ave. Conversational German and Spanish, current events, art appreciation, computer lab, line dancing. 510-524-1050.

  • St. John's Senior Center -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays. 6500 Gladys Ave. On July 3, Sally Clark, flower arranger and teacher, will demonstrate some summer arrangements. Needlecrafts, art, tai chi, sit-down exercises, card and table games. Lunch made on site; $3. 510-237-3808; 510-417-0703.

  • The Open House -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. 6500 Stockton Ave. Exercise classes, balance training and fall prevention, tai chi, folk dancing, watercolor painting. Broadway song, piano music composition, computer classes, creative writing, support groups, excursions and trips. 510-559-7677.

    crockett

  • Crockett Seniors -- 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Crockett Community Center, 850 Pomona St. Bingo and card games. 510-787-2414.

    El Sobrante

  • St. Callistus Senior Activity Center -- 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mondays. 3580 San Pablo Dam Road. Jewelry making, needlework, painting, quilting. Lunch prepared on site; $2.50. 510-548-2617.

  • Women's Fellowship of the Salvation Army -- 9:30 a.m.-noon. Wednesdays. 4600 Appian Way. Speakers, community projects, Bible studies, trips, parties and music. Open to women of all ages. 510-262-0582.

    Hercules

  • Hercules Senior Center -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekdays. 111 Civic Drive. Social dancing June 29 and July 6. Crafts, bingo, card games, low-impact and therapeutic exercises, knitting, art, tai chi, hula and tap dancing. English as a second language classes. Health insurance counseling by HICAP. Free legal assistance. Travel Club. 510-799-8219.

    Pinole

  • St. Joseph Seniors -- 11 a.m. July 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 837 Tennent Ave. Mass will be followed by a potluck lunch. Gwenn Gates, from the UC Davis Alzheimer's disease Center, will be the speaker. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this very informative presentation. 510-741-1756.

  • Pinole Senior Center -- 2500 Charles Ave. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and until 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to those 50 and older. Ballroom dancing, to the music of Manny Gutierrez, 8-11 p.m. June 29; $10. Party bingo and group activities. Aerobics Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Yoga Wednesdays; there is a fee. Choral group, ceramics, quilting, wood carving, balance, hula and tap classes. Pinochle, bridge, bunko, needlecrafts, discussion group, computer classes. Book Club, beginner guitar lessons and bingo Fridays. Mexican train dominoes Wednesdays. 510-724-9800.

    Richmond

  • Alzheimer's Respite Care Center -- 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 1015 Nevin Ave., Suite 108. Complete care and activities for people with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. 510-235-6276.

  • May Valley Community Center -- 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 3530 Morningside Drive. Gentle gym, low-impact exercise class for those 50 and older. Includes stretching, light aerobics, breathing, and relaxation techniques. 510-620-6890.

  • Senior Adult Activity Center -- 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. First Presbyterian Church, 34th Street and Barrett Avenue. Classes on quilting, clay jewelry, place mats. Crafts and porcelain doll making. Games and exercises. 510-234-0954.

  • Richmond Senior Drop-In Center -- 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 2525 Macdonald Ave. Low-cost snack bar open daily. Tea dance with Manny Gutierrez Band 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays; $4 includes refreshments and door prizes. Yuan ji exercises. Aerobics Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Painting and drawing Mondays. Qigong exercise Tuesdays. Chair yoga and table bingo Tuesdays. Exercises for osteoporosis Tuesday and Thursdays. Tap dancing Thursdays. Games, pool and mah-jongg daily. Chess Fridays. Ballroom dancing 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Tango and swing 3 p.m. Fridays. Line dancing. Needlecrafts, puzzles, Chinese calligraphy. Tam's yijin exercise 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; call for location. 510-307-8087.

  • The Annex Senior Center -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 5801 Huntington Ave. Line dancing Mondays. Drawing, painting, gardening, ceramics and crafts. Gentle exercises. Card games and puzzles. Conversational Spanish and singalong Fridays. 510-620-6812.

  • Neighborhood House of North Richmond Seniors -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 515 Silver Ave. Arts and crafts, card games and movies. Two college-credit classes: "Growing Wiser," 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and English as a second language, 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 510-232-3511.

  • Booker T. Anderson Jr. Senior Center -- 960 So. 47th St. Whist and dominoes July 6. Line dancing, 2-4:15 p.m. Thursdays. 510-620-6816.

  • Parchester Village Seniors -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 900 Williams Drive. Mercy Brown Bag July 6. Games, speakers. 510-620-6823.

    Rodeo

  • Rodeo Senior Citizens Club -- 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays. 189 Parker Ave. 510-787-1587.

    San Pablo

  • San Pablo Senior Adult Center -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 1943 Church Lane. Band, low-impact exercise, card games, excursions. A movie is shown at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free dance with Huey White Show Band, 1-3 p.m. Mondays; includes refreshments. Low-cost haircuts 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bingo Saturdays. 510-215-3096.

  • Davis Park Senior Center -- Bingo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Maple Hall, 1 Alvarado Square. 510-215-3094.