Friday, Feb. 21

• 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Factors in Aging Well.” Presentations, reflective exercises and discussions highlighting factors in aging through the lens of body, mind, spirit and community issues. Facilitated by Suzanne M. Morris, pastoral counseling life coach. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Room E. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)

Saturday, Feb. 22

• 6:30 p.m. “Chelle & Friends Mardi Gras Party.” Explore the music and history of African Americans in New Orleans with Chelle & Friends. A blended gumbo of gospel, folk, blues, pop, jazz and more. Cajun food served, concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: 865-5060, www.rhythmix.org)

Monday, Feb 24

• 9:30 to 11 a.m., U.S. Government — Test Your Knowledge. Join Tony Manno, retired Advanced Placement U.S. History, Government and Cultural Issues Teacher, for this introductory course. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Dining Room 2. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)

Tuesday, Feb. 25

• 1 p.m. “Life Care Planning.” Learn tips on selecting a health care agent, exploring values and goals for care and an opportunity to complete an Advance Health Care Directive. Provided by Kaiser Permanente, Health Education Department. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Dining Room 2. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)
• 1 p.m. “How to Age in Place: Hiring and Working with a Caregiver.” Educational overview provided by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program and Legal Assistance for Seniors. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Room D. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)
• 3:30 p.m. “Breakout Box Challenge.” Solve the clues and unlock the box in time. Test breakout skills before trying out a real escape room. For teens only. Free admission. Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St.  (Info, RSVP: 747-7713, hfields@alamedaca.gov)

Thursday, Feb. 27

• 7 p.m. “Life Through the Imperfection of a Plastic Lens.” Local photographer and member of the Alameda Photographic Society, Phillm, will show photographs taken with his Holga Plastic toy film camera and discuss the value of embracing mistakes, the joy of the analog process and the power of letting go. West End Library, 788 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7767, www.alamedaca.gov/library)
• 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. “How Healthy is my Heart?” Part of the “Functional Health & Flourishing Happiness” twice-monthly series of presentations with Dr. Tim Heath and Anné M. Klint. Learn the ins and outs of heart health from a Functional medicine perspective. Pick up tips on keeping the cardiovascular system healthy. Light refreshments served. Free admission. Optimized Wellness Center, 2381 Mariner Square Dr. Ste. 170. (Info: 497-4424, www.optimizedwellnesscenter.com)

Friday, Feb. 28

• 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Factors in Aging Well.” Presentations, reflective exercises and discussions highlighting factors in aging through the lens of body, mind, spirit and community issues. Facilitated by Suzanne M. Morris, pastoral counseling life coach. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Room E. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)