Located in Visalia, California. Close to Natural Wonders of the West
Coast.
Known as the tree
city,
Visalia is located one hour from Sequoia Kings Canyon
National Park where you will find the world-famous giant sequoia
trees. The Park is one of the great wonders of the world. This is
a great place for camping and enjoying marvelous week-end trips.
The city is
centrally located 185 miles north of Los Angeles and 225 miles south
of San Francisco at the junction of the 99 Fwy and Hwy 198.
Visalia is
the county seat of Tulare County with a commercial and retail
service market of more than 450,000 people. Visalia is the
cultural, retail and medical center of the region and yet it
maintains its small-town charm.
The population of
Visalia reaches 100,000.
Climate
Average temperature
is between 49° - 79°. The rainy season is October through April.
Overall there is low rainfall.
Recreation and
Leisure
Great opportunities
for outdoor fun include water skiing, snow skiing, fishing,
backpacking, mountain biking, and camping.
There are several
public golf courses in the area and three private country clubs with
golf courses.
In the city, one
can enjoy symphony concerts, jazz weekends, farmers market, four
live theaters and many diverse restaurants. The city enjoys 200
acres of parks.
Shopping
Goldstar Mobile
Estates is closely located to major shopping malls which offers
department stores, professional services and fine dining. The city
is the shopping hub of Kings and Tulare Counties.
Healthcare
Visalia offers a
wide range of medical services. It has 300-bed Kaweak Delta
Hospital and community health center, a 60-bed rehabilitation
center, a wellness center for cancer and cardiac patients.
Education
Located in the
beautiful Central Valley, Visalia Adult School offers Older Adult
Programs such as:
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Adaptive Physical
Education: Exercises and stretching to improve physical fitness.
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Arts and Crafts
for Older Adults: Creative arts and crafts through the use of
various materials.
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Basic Techniques
in Ceramics: Fundamentals of casting, glazing, and firing clay.
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Basic Techniques
in Painting/Oil & Acrylics: Fundamentals in painting with oil.
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Basic Techniques
in Painting/Tole: Techniques involving basic strokes in blending
and shading.
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Basic Techniques
in Painting/Water: Fundamentals in water painting.
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Book
Club/Writers’ Circle: Reading, discussion, and writing in book
club format.
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Computer
Education Classes for Older Adults Visalia Adult School offers
computer classes to seniors over the age of 50 for a nominal lab
fee of $10. Call 559-730-7646 for more information or drop by
Student Services to register.
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Introduction to
Computers for Seniors: Introduction to word processing, email, the
Internet and the basics of the microcomputer.
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Intermediate
Computers for Seniors: Students will apply computer concepts
learned in the introductory class.
To register: call
Student Services
at 559-730-7646.
Worship
Visalia’s churches
include all denominations.
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