Senior Adult Program
Message from the Senior Coordinator
We hope you will join us this summer for classes, informational lectures and our trips.
Inside these pages you’ll discover ways to satisfy and express your creative side, learn new skills, connect with others, stay current on technology, have fun and open for yourself a world of opportunity. All the classes listed here are open to senior adults ages 55 and better. College of the Mainland prides itself on having instructors who are passionate about their subjects and innovative in their teaching.
Have you taken a trip with us yet? This is a great way to get to know other seniors and stay involved in your community. Most of our trips fill up fast, so find the one you would like to go on and register for it soon.
The next time you are at the Senior Center Delmar location, please stop in to say hello.
I challenge you to try a new class, something that has peaked your curiosity in the past or always wanted to try. You might surprise yourself and make some new friends while you’re at it!
We strive to offer fun, exciting and relevant courses for senior adults. If you have a suggestion for a new course, please call the Senior Adult Program Office at 409-933-8226. The next time you are at the Senior Center Delmar location, please stop in to say hello.
(NOTE: A special ONE DAY ONLY ON-SITE registration for summer will take place Monday, May 14, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Delmar Center in La Marque. Both Admissions and the Cashier’s Office will have representatives at the Delmar Center that day for your convenience. For this special ONE DAY ONLY (Monday, May 14, 2012), payment can be made by cash, check, money order or credit/debit card.)
Alesha Vardeman Aulds
Coordinator, Senior Adult Program
Summer 2012 Schedule
Senior Adult Program Card: OneCard
Attention: Anyone who is 55 years of age or better must purchase a College of the Mainland Senior OneCard. To obtain this card, please go to the Welcome Center located in the Enrollment Center to have your picture taken. The cost is $10 for seniors in-district residents of Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, San Leon, Bacliff, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Algoa, Arcadia and Alta Loma and $20 for all other seniors who are considered out-of-district residents.
This card is non-refundable and is valid for one academic year, Sept. 1, 2010 to Aug. 31, 2011.
Note: If you purchase the card later in a fiscal year, there is no proportional discount on the $10/$20 card. There is also a special discount for members of The JSC Federal Credit Union who have a checking or savings account.
The Senior OneCard entitles you to:
- Enroll in Senior Adult Program classes at nominal cost.
- Enroll in Senior Adult trips at nominal cost.
- A 50 percent tuition-only reduction for Continuing Education classes (Note: All fees, book fees and facility charges are not discounted and must be paid upon enrollment. See Continuing Education Schedule).
- Big discount on senior recreational membership.
- Use of the COM Library.
- Use of the Innovations Computer lab in TVB 320.
- Discount on COM Cosmetology Services. Call 409.933.8480 for more information.
- Big discount on tickets for college plays and theater productions. Call 409.933.8345 for more information.
- View theater performances for $5 on special Senior Days.
- Blood pressure reading with automated monitor available daily in Senior Adult Program Office.
Who is a senior adult?
Any person 55 years of age or better.
How do I purchase a OneCard?
If you are purchasing a OneCard for the first time, you must show proof of age by presenting any of the following: a driver’s license, birth certificate, state ID card, passport. The picture card ID can be obtained at the Welcome Center located in the Enrollment Center. The Senior OneCard is non-refundable.
Senior Summer 2012 Trips
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Astros vs. Royals Baseball Game
Wednesday, June 20
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 – includes transportation, ticket, hot dog, chips, soda
Refund Deadline: May 18 -
International Gem and Jewelry Show
Friday June 22
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $20 – includes transportation and admission ticket (Lunch is Dutch treat at the show)
Refund Deadline: June 13 -
Shimek Gardens and Froberg Farms in Alvin
Monday, July 16
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $12 – covers transportation (Lunch is Dutch treat at Joe’s BBQ in Alvin)
Refund Deadline: July 9 -
Galveston Bay Fishing Trip
6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $30 - includes transportation, tackle and bait. (You are welcome to bring your own lunch & drinks or purchase items on board (cash only/dutch treat).
Refund Deadline: June 20
Please note the early leave time for this trip. We check in at 7 a.m. and board at 7:30 a.m. for an 8 a.m. - noon (4 hours) fishing trip. A fishing licensewill be required. A day pass license may be purchasedon-site for $12 - $15. -
Bargain Hunter, Clear Lake Area
Thursday, Aug 2 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $25 – includes transportation (Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Refund Deadline: July 6 -
Galveston's Moody GardensTuesday, Aug 7 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 – covers transportation and entry fee into two attractions (Lunch is Dutch treat at Shrimp & Stuff in Galveston)
Refund Deadline: July 30
For more information on these trips, please see Summer 2012 schedule