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Saturday August 1 8:30 pm Flame Arrival Ceremony presented by AstraZeneca
The 2009 National Senior Games Torch Relay will conclude with the ceremonial lighting of the Cauldron outside of Palo Alto City Hall, Hamilton Avenue/Bryant Street. Join us for this very special occasion that will bring together the traditions of the Senior Games and the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley in a most exciting way. Admission to the Flame Arrival Ceremony is free.
Sunday, August 2 5:30-7:00 pm Wine Tasting & Cheese Sampling
Enjoy a variety of wines from Clos LaChance Winery a famous local California vineyard. Along with wine sampling, taste the rich fresh cheeses of local California farms. Cheese producers from the "happy cows" of California will provide samples paired with the famous San Francisco Sourdough bread. Reservations are required. $20 per person.
FREE Entertainment at the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6pm-8:30 pm
Monday, August 3 Dine Around Palo Alto
The award winning restaurants of Palo Alto welcome participants in the 2009 Summer National Senior Games with a special night on the town at selected restaurants. Show your athlete credential to receive special discounts. Bon Appetit! Check the information booth for more details.
Tuesday, August 4 USO Club and Microbrewery Beer Tasting 5:30-7:30
The microbrewery beer tasting featuring Gordon Biersch is located in the hospitality tent next to the Avery Aquatic Center. Reservations are required and can be made at the information booth. $20 per person.
FREE Euflexxa Stage Entertainment 6pm - 8:30pm Dick Bright Band.
Dance to the sounds of a 40's Big Band as we transform the Humana Celebration Plaza into a swinging USO Club. We will honor our men and women in uniform and the veteran athletes participating in this year's games. This event promises to be fun for all.
Wednesday, August 5 Big Easy New Orleans Style Party 5:30-7:30 p.m. for New Orleans Cuisine served in the Party tent. Reservations $25 per person
It may be August but it's going to feel like Mardi Gras at Stanford. Enjoy the Cajun cuisine. $25 per person reservations required.
FREE on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6pm-8:30 pm Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans Jazz. Everyone will have a chance to get up and dance to the upbeat rhythms of zydeco.
Thursday, August 6 South of the Border Fiesta 5:30-7:30 $25 per person
Enjoy the tasty delights South of the Border style cuisine by Compadres. California celebrates its diversity with a rich heritage of Hispanic cultures. Reservations required $25 per person
FREE on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6pm - 8:30 pm the legendary Pete Escovedo
Enjoy Mariachi & Folklorico music and salsa sounds.
Friday, August 7 - Sock Hop and Ice Cream Social 5:30-7:30 pm
Complimentary Event
It's time to "rock Around the Biological Clock" with some jitterbug dancing to work off the calories from the delicious complimentary ice cream. Bring your poodle skirt and slick back your hair for this nostalgic celebration. No reservations necessary. Free to credentialed participants.
FREE on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6 pm - 8:30pm Butch Whacks and the Glass Packs
Saturday, August 8 Celebration of Athletes presented by AstraZeneca
6pm (doors open) complimentary event** SOLD OUT
Join us for the traditional Celebration of Athletes to be held inside Maples Pavilion. This event includes live entertainment by Mickey Thomas of the Starship, with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and special guest stars and appearances by some of the Bay Area's most celebrated Olympic and professional athletes. It will truly be an inspirational night.
The Celebration of Athletes is being produced by e2k Sports, a local entertainment production company that has produced major ceremonies for the Super Bowl, the World Cup, the Olympic Games and the Presidential Inauguration.
Sunday, August 9 Taste of California and California Beach Party 5:30-7:30 pm. $25 per person
2009 Summer National Senior Games Local Organizing Committee proudly presents the "Taste of California" for participants and their guests, to highlight California cuisine and wines. The menu will include an assortment of salads, main courses, and desserts as determined by the freshest ingredients available at that time. The host chefs and will be in attendance.Reservations are required $25 per person.
FREE entertainment on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6pm - 8:30 pm with the famous beach band Papa Do Run Run
Monday, August 10 Dine Around Palo Alto
The award winning restaurants of Palo Alto welcome participants in the 2009 Summer National Senior Games with a special night on the town at selected restaurants. The list of participating restaurants will be available at the Information booths. Restaurants will include a range of cuisines. Be sure you have your athlete credentials with you. Bon Appetit! Check the information booth for more details.
Wednesday August 12 "60's Be In and Psychedelic Ice Cream Social"
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Complimentary Event
Everyone knows that when you come to San Francisco you need "wear some flowers in your hair." Tonight, we will flashback to the 1960's when San Francisco became the center of the Flower Child movement and the world began to rock to the sounds of the Dead, The Jefferson Airplane, and Janis Joplin. Guests will enjoy an assortment of complimentary ice cream. No reservations necessary. Free to credentialed participants.
FREE entertainment on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 60's & 70's Band
Thursday, August 13 California Wine & Cheese Party 5:30-7:30 pm
As the Senior Games wind down it is time to relax to the sounds of kool jazz and enjoy the California wine under a beautiful summer sky. The cost is $25 per person.
FREE entertainment on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6:00pm - 8:30 pm Jazz Trio
Friday, August 14 Micro Brewery Beer Tasting 5:30-7pm
With videos, photos, and stories we will relive the great moments of the 2009 Senior Games and celebrate the spirit of hope that the athletes have inspired. Reservations required $20 per person.
Saturday August 15 Farewell Party 5:30-6:30 pm
Say goodbye to the 2009 Senior Games, celebrate the achievements of all the competitors and raise a glass to "Long Live the Challenge" as the Senior Games move on to Houston in 2011.
ATTENTION BASEBALL FANS
Between August 1 and 12 the MLB San Francisco Giants are offering all Senior Athletes, friends, family and volunteers $5 off all View Reserve Seats. For details click here.
JOIN US AT THE HUMANA CELEBRATION PLAZA ON THE EUFLEXXA ENTERTAINMENT STAGE FOR FREE (almost nightly) ENTERTAINMENT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 - FREE on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6pm-8:30 pm Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans Jazz - BLUESBOX BAYOU BAND. Everyone will have a chance to get up and dance to the upbeat rhythms of zydeco.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 - FREE on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6pm - 8:30 pm Tito Garcia Band - Enjoy Mariachi & Folklorico music and salsa sounds.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 - FREE on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6 pm - 8:30pm Butch Whacks and the Glass Packs. Also performing, the famous Dancin Divas, from Colorado.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 - FREE right after the Celebration of Athletes - Big Bang Beat
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 - FREE entertainment on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6pm - 8:30 pm with the famous beach band Papa Do Run Run
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 - FREE entertainment on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Country Band - Appaloosa - Kick up your heels to the sounds of country music.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 - FREE entertainment on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage - Livewire - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 60's & 70's Band
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 - FREE entertainment on the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage 6:00pm - 8:30 pm Jazz Trio - San Jose Metropolitan Band
Schedule is subject to change