Special Events

ABOUT THE TEA

The tea is an annual fundraiser benefiting the Senior Scholarship Fund that provides seniors who have low or no income with $100 Scholarship to attend classes, trips or other activities.  This ensures that all seniors, regardless of income level, have an opportunity to participate, engage and stay connected.  

The tea takes on a different theme every year.  Entertainment of singers, dancers or musicians are provided.  The menu generally consists of 3 courses; scones, savories, and sweets. 

All ages are welcome and encouraged. 

MENU

The Menu will start off with fresh apricot scones.  We will follow with some savory options like a cucumber tea sandwich, chicken and waffles, and a dessert.  We will have cold southern tea and of course hot tea.

FUN FACTS

Big hats, little hats, white gloves and a pretty dress/outfit.  If the gents come, we hope to see some fedoras, suspenders, sear sucker or bow ties.  

Our entertainment is TBD.

SPONSORS

There are also opportunities to sponsor the senior center.  We have multiple levels of sponsorship and create a custom package that fits your organization.  Read about our sponsorship levels and contact caryl.tynan@cityofconcord.org if you have any questions.

TABLE LAYOUT

VOLUNTEERS

The Senior Center is always looking for volunteers to help at the tea.  If you are interested in helping out, cooking, decorating, making decorations, helping serve, setting up, cleaning up or helping us spread the word contact us at concordsc@cityofconcord.org.

Holiday gift and craft fair

December 2022 - DATE TBD (ONE DAY ONLY.)
Concord Senior Center
9:00am - 1:00pm

VENDOR REGISTRATION call 925-671-3320

FREE ADMISSION to the public.

ABout the fair

This is an annual gift and craft fair that features mainly vendors who produce hand-made goods from yarn crafts, hand made ornaments, jewelry and more. We also allow store bought gifts/resale to allow for variety.  Please note, we will limit jewelry tables to 5.

VENDORS

There are 40-45 available tables for purchase. General table registration opens in September.  Visit www.concordreg.org and search for "craft fair". For now, we are unable to have vendors sell any food products until the health department allows cottage industry vendors to sell to public.  

SPONSORS

There are also opportunities to sponsor the senior center.  We have multiple levels of sponsorship and create a custom package that fits your organization.  Read about our sponsorship levels and contact caryl.tynan@cityofconcord.org if you have any questions. 

Be A Santa To A Senior (BASTAS)

This annual event starts in mid-November and runs through mid-December.  The Commission on Aging, Home Instead Senior Care (SPONSOR), Mt. Diablo Boy Scouts, and dozens of volunteers work together to collect names of low to no income senior citizens that will receive a modest gift request of their choice.  Those gift requests are put on paper ornaments that are placed on holiday trees located in different public facilities around the city where people can pick up an ornament, but the gift and deliver the unwrapped gift back to the location or drop off at the senior center.  The goal is to ensure that NO senior goes without one beautifully wrapped gift during the holiday season.  Below are the locations for this year;

A gift wrap party is set for December 14th 9a-11a,  where volunteers will wrap and deliver gifts to the senior citizens.  It is a wonderful community event that spans ALL generations, races, religions, and economic backgrounds.

If you are interested in participating, please contact concordsc@cityofconcord.org or call 925-671-3320.  THANK YOU FOR GIVING

Hoarding:  The Challenge for Care Givers and Loved Ones

The Concord Senior Center hosted a free Hoarding Workshop on June 29, 2019. The event was a collaborative effort that included, The Concord Senior Center, Meals on Wheels Diablo Valley Region, Contra Costa Health Services and Concord Police Department’s Code Enforcement. The purpose of this event, was to provide resources and information for caregivers and loved ones, or other persons who want to know more about the hoarding disorder and how to start the organization process.

Over 120+ people attended the two hour presentation, to listen to a knowledgeable group of speakers. Also in attendance were a few vendors, Nurse Next Door, Sunrise Homes, Provident Health Care, ACE Home Health & Hospice and staff from Contra Costa County who provided information on other services.

The speakers included Michael Tynan who shared a personal story about his mother’s struggle with hoarding. Dr. Joyce Martin, psychologist and counselor for Contra Costa County defined the different types of hoarding, what could cause it, treatment options, and how to get started dealing with this disorder. Janet Flint, professional organizer, followed with tips and strategies on how to direct someone with hoarding disorder to make better decisions by getting buy in and voluntary compliance. Heather Argueta was our 4^th speaker who concentrated on safety. The safety of the person can be a good motivating reason to organize and de-clutter. She showed several examples on how a hoard can become a safety issue. Finally, we heard from Concord’s Code Enforcement Officer, Jeff Conner, who explained the role of code enforcement on hoarding situations. They hope to resolve issue with empathy and patience, with the understanding that hoarding can affect more than just the person on the cluttered property. Code enforcement needs to also help the person realize that their situation can easily affect the lives of those who share a building (apartment) or a neighbor. Hoards come with insects, rodents, mold and more. We want to ensure that all involved, are safe.

The information was very well received and the feedback shows that the community did get some value from the presentation.

• “This motivated me and reminded me about fall prevention and why I need to start.”
• “Hoarding Resources needed when we start the clean-up process.”
• “The emotional issues with this disorder and how to gently deal with people that have anxiety getting rid of items”

If you missed the presentation, view the video and download available resources. For more information, contact caryl.tynan@cityofconcord.org.

VIDEO http://reflect-concord.cablecast.tv/vod/199-Hoarding-The-Challenge-for-Caregivers-and-Loved-O-High-v1.mp4

• Notes from a Hoarder's Son - Michael Tynan
• Clearing The Way:  When a Mess is More than Just a Mess - Dr. Joyce Martin
• Organizing Tips - Janet Flint
• Hoarding and Safety - Heather Arguets, OTA
• Code Enforcement and Hoarding - Ofc. Jeff Conner
• Hoarding Resource List

propose an event or workshop

Do you have an idea for a workshop or community event?  The Senior Center has multiple rooms available for rent or if there is a community issue that you feel the city should be part of you can contact Senior Center Staff and start the conversation.  We will need the following information emailed to concordsc@cityofconcord.org with the subject, "New Event Proposal".

We will need;

• Full name of person who wishes to be the point of contact for event.
• Phone and email of contact person
• Name of event with short description.
• Who do you think this will benefit.
• What days/dates or times you think this event should happen.