activities

Bay seniors noticing the glowing spring weather and the lack of El Nino mud in the countryside, might want to prepare themselves for spring hikes by accessing Weekend Sherpa. It’s a site that covers both Southern and Northern California outdoor adventures such as a mile of waterfalls in Marin, 4 miles of stairways in the […]

Bay seniors may be forgiven for crowing about the blessed concurrence of our championships in both baseball and football. The only sour note is next year’s incarnation to the Santa Clara 49ers. A framed picture of Candlestick is a lump in the throat souvenir you can find in the 49er shop along with dozens of […]

Geezers watching with alarm as the stock market nose dives will certainly appreciate the tremendous variety of activities this upcoming weekend that are absolutely, officially free. All National Parks will be charging no entry fee (not clear on camping fees). The annual Band Festival on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park is gratis, as […]

Bay seniors shouldn’t mistake the concrete crossroads of Highways 580 and 680 for the town of Pleasanton. Yes, there are malls and business parks all over this booming section of the Tri-Valley. But downtown Pleasanton itself is a pleasant surprise , especially on a warm summer night strolling down the few blocks of Main Street […]

 Bay seniors who’d like their grandkids to try their uncalloused little hands at life on a farm should check out the action at Ardenwood in Fremont. On Sunday May13 at 11 at a special “farm chores” event, the kids will be cracking corn, feeding animals and checking for chicken eggs. East Bay Parks is always […]

This is going to be the year I learn to play the guitar, study Chinese, take up ziplining, raise chickens, run the Dipsea, change my digital format Preference Settings, apply for the Peace Corps, sign up for tango lessons, and reduce my donut consumption.Or was that last year? As ever I am prepared for disappointment […]

Bay seniors don’t get the full-blown, red and gold tapestry of autumn colors that our New England compatriots delight in each fall.  But there are spots around the Bay that do a pretty good job of convincing you that Boston is just over the hill. Take a ride out to Samuel Taylor Park on Sir […]

For Bay seniors looking for an athletic activity least likely to cause injury, we suggest the ancient and genteel sport of lawn bowling. Gear is minimal. All you need is a pair of tennis shoes. Whites are only required for tournaments. There are clubs in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Berkeley which generally offer free […]