Upcoming Activities & Community Events

For more information on these activities and events contact the Tustin Area Senior Center at: (714) 573-3340.

Activities:

Community Yard Sale
Saturday, 4/16, 8 a.m.
Tustin Area Senior Center Parking Lot
Want to do some spring cleaning? Clean out your garages and sell your items at this outdoor event. Vendor applications will be accepted starting January 3, 2011. Early bird discount prices are good from January 3 through March 13. Contact Erica Desselle at (714) 573-3321 or edesselle@tustinca.org if you are interested in reserving a space. There will be great deals for all you shoppers out there! Remember “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!”

42nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, 4/23, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tustin Sports Park, 12850 Robinson Drive
NO ADMISSION CHARGE
The event will feature an egg hunt for kids 10 and under starting at 9 a.m., sharp! Also, there will be pictures with the Easter bunny, entertainment, petting zoo, bounce houses and pancake breakfast. Call (714) 573-3326 for more information.

Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, 6/5, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Old Town Tustin
Don’t miss out on the largest one-day Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off in the World (according to the International Chili Society). Find out what makes our Street Fair so famous. The event features a craft fair, carnival rides, kids entertainment, live bands, Battle of the Bands, stage contests and more! Visit our website at www.tustinchilicookoff.com for more information or how to become a vendor!

Community Wide Blood Drive
Thursday, 7/14, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Clifton C. Miller Community Center
300 Centennial Way, Tustin
The City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood at this annual event. All participants will receive a t-shirt. To schedule your appointment or for more information, call Liz Allen at (714) 573-3340, lallen@tustinca.org or sign up at www.RedCrossBlood.org, use sponsor code: Tustin

Community Senior Serv Birthday Celebrations
Tuesdays, 4/26, 5/31, & 6/28 at 12 p.m.
Suggested donation: $2.50 seniors 60 and older; $3.50 under 60
Celebrate your birthday with your friends at the Tustin Area Senior Center. Enjoy a nutritious lunch then stay for cake and ice cream. Friends and family of all ages welcome too! All birthday celebrants will receive a special gift. Contact Carolyn Nielsen at (714) 573-3349 to sign up. May Birthday Celebration is sponsored by SCAN Health Plan. Health plan representatives will be present with plan information and applications.

Free Tax Assistance
Thursdays until April 14 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Trained volunteers will help persons 60 and older in preparing their income tax returns. Tax preparers will do the following: wages, interest, dividends, stock sales, sale of house, pensions, IRAs, annuities, social security calculations and low income self-employment. They do not do rentals, business, high income self-employment, mutual funds, foreign investments, partnership or agricultural returns. This service is only offered on a first come first serve basis.

Spring Brunch
Friday, 4/8, 11 a.m. (there will be no lunch)
Suggested donation: $2.50 seniors 60 and older; $3.50 under 60
Celebrate the beginning of Spring with friends at the Tustin Area Senior Center. A delicious brunch will be served. Make your reservation now! Call (714) 573-3349 for more information

Father’s Day Luncheon
Friday, 6/17, 12 p.m.
Suggested donations: $2.50 seniors 60 and older; $3.50 under 60
Enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch with friends and loved ones. There will be a Most Spirited Contest for all fathers dressed in their favorite sports attire. All fathers will receive special treats. Reserve your tickets starting Monday, May 2.

Dental Clinic for Seniors
Saturday, 7/16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tustin Area Senior Center
Cost: Free
Sponsored by the Tustin Area Senior Center and the Tustin- Santa Ana Rotary Club
Examinations, limited treatments and certain hygiene services will be offered at this annual event. Services will be provided by Dr. Harris Done and his non-profit organization, Ayuda, Inc. with the assistance of USC Dental students. Call the front desk at (714) 573-3340 to make an appointment. Space is limited!

“Mambo Italiano” Annual Casino Night
Saturday, 9/10, 7:30 p.m. Pre-sale: $12 seniors/$17 non-seniors
Door: $15 seniors/$20 non-seniors
Ciao! Come dressed in your party attire and celebrate Italian festivities and food. The event will feature blackjack tables, roulette, Bingo and craps. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres, a raffle ticket, $200 worth of gaming chips and a beverage. Don’t miss your chance to win great raffle prizes! All adults 21 and over are welcome! Proceeds to benefit the Tustin Area Senior Center Fund, Inc. Tickets are available starting Monday, July 11.