Happy August Members!
Our community now has over 800 members! This July, summer was in full swing. Members enjoyed an ice cream social, discounted lap swim, water workout classes, a Great Getaway trip to a ball game, and on the last day of the month we will celebrate our annual summer picnic. We are excited to welcome Jackie Ward to our 55 Plus Team. Jackie is eager to plan fun activities and Great Getaway trips. With five years of experience in a similar role, and a master’s degree in education, Jackie will organize engaging experiences for you. When she’s not at work, Jackie enjoys backpacking, watching soccer, playing ping pong, cooking, or spending time with her family. Help give Jackie a warm welcome by attending “Food for Thought” on August 9th. Learn about and taste treats from around the world and get to know each other over tea and coffee. Local French bakery, Fluer de Cocoa, has kindly donated macaroons. Jackie will also be subbing in to instruct a Chair Exercise class while West Valley College Stay Fit and Balance Awareness is on break between semesters this month. Jackie will lead Code Names and Prize BINGO which will both be at new times this month. See the calendar for details!
This month we look forward to spending another fun day at Vasona Boating, a Country Line Dance Friday night social dance, tasty ice cream Sundae bar, working with alcohol ink at Hands on Art, and the return of Art and Music Appreciation. Our guest speaker this month will feature 3 local experts who will share insights into navigating life transitions. The Great Getaway trip is all set to explore Asilomar.
Sincerely,
Lisanne Kennedy (Recreation Coordinator)
AUGUST 1ST-16TH
Calendar Legend:
Community Event
Guest Speaker
Low-Cost Fitness
Monthly Event No Class Service Group Social Dance Special Event
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM
55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5 11:25AM-12:15PM 55+ Water Workout (LGHS Pool) *FULL 12:45PM-1:35PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM 5 6
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *No Drop Ins
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall) *NEW Time
3:30PM-4:30PM
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *No Drop Ins
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Chair Exercise with Jackie (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall) *NEW Time
3:30PM-4:30PM No Stay Fit or Balance Awareness
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM
55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5
11:25AM-12:15PM Water Workout (LGHS Pool) *FULL
12:45PM-1:35PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
55+ Water Workout (LGHS Pool) *FULL
12:45PM-1:35PM
55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
Jazz on the Plazz Free Concert Series (Town Plaza)
6:30PM-8:30PM
HICAP by Appt (Rm 2)
9:00AM-12:30PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM 55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5
11:25AM-12:15PM Sundae Bar Social (Lounge)
10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
1:00PM-4:30PM
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Woman’s Artist Connection (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM Single Again (Lounge) *Womens Group
12:30PM-2:30PM Reader’s Theatre (Rm Lounge)
3:00PM-5:00PM
55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5
3:00PM-4:00PM Jazz on the Plazz Free Concert Series (Town Plaza)
6:30PM-8:30PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM Vasona Boats & BBQ (Vasona Boathouse) *FULL
10:00AM-12:00PM
55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5
11:25AM-12:15PM VTA Ride & Lunch Event *RSVP
11:30AM-2:15PM
Water Workout (LGHS Pool) *FULL 12:45PM-1:35PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM 55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5 11:25AM-12:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM NEW Food for Thought (Lounge) 3:00PM-4:00PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Chair Exercise with Jackie (Hall) 1:00PM-2:00PM Social DanceLine Dancing (Hall) $5/$10 6:00PM-8:00PM
No Stay Fit or Balance Awareness
AUGUST 19TH-30TH
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *No Drop Ins
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Chair Exercise with Jackie (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall) *NEW Time
3:30PM-4:30PM No Stay Fit or Balance Awareness
SALA by Appt (Rm 2)
9:00AM-12:30PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM
55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5
11:25AM-12:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM No Magical Movie Tour
Game Day (Hall)
$5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5
3:00PM-4:00PM Jazz on the Plazz Free Concert Series (Town Plaza)
6:30PM-8:30PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM
55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5
11:25AM-12:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Hands on ArtAlcohol Ink Cards (Hall) *RSVP
10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Chair Exercise with Jackie (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM No Stay Fit or Balance Awareness
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *No Drop Ins
10:00AM-1:30PM
Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall) *NEW Time
3:30PM-4:30PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM Book Club (Lounge)
12:00PM-1:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM No Zumba
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:00PM-1:15PM NEW Table Games: Code Names (Rm 3)
1:30PM-2:30PM 55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
Great GetawayAsilomar (Offsite)
8:00AM-5:00PM Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Guest Speaker Panel: Life Transitions (Hall)
10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM No Zumba
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Prize BINGO (Rm 214) *NEW Time 3:00PM-4:00PM
SEPTEMBER SAVE THE DATES:
• 9/3 and 9/5 – New ZUMBA classes start (drop-in rate is changing to $10/class, $5/class for participants registered for the full session)
• 9/13 @ 6:00PM-8:00PM - Social Dance – NEW Soul Line Dance - $5 Tickets for Members
• 9/15 @ 1:00PM-4:00PM – Grandparents Day Carnival for all ages!
• 9/20 @ 10:00AM-12:00PM – Hands on Art: Fall Wreaths
• 9/27 @ 3:00PM-4:00PM – Guest Speaker: Fall Prevention
• AARP DRIVER SAFETY - 2 Day Course and 1 Day Refresher offered in person bi-monthly. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule an appointment.
• AARP TAX AIDE - In person appointments during tax season. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule.
• ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION – Interactive class exploring and discussing influential artists and musicians. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• ARTIST WORKSHOP - Open workspace. Bring in your materials and work on your individual projects with our welcoming community of artists. No formal instruction and all levels are welcome. WILL RETURN IN THE FALL.
• BADMINTON - Join us for drop-in play. Open to all levels. Equipment will be provided
• BALANCE AWARENESS - Develop a foundation of balance for functional fitness and fall prevention. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• BOOK CLUB - Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Pick up the booklist from the 55 Plus Office.
• BINGO – Get out your dauber and get ready to have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.
• GREAT GETAWAY – Local bus trips arranged monthly. Additional fees and registration required.
• GUEST SPEAKER – Bringing a variety of local experts in to share their knowledge with us. Suggestions welcome!
• NEW FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Bring your appetite for learning something new about food and sample the subject matter you are learning about!
• HAND & FOOT CANASTA – Calling all Canasta players! See the 55 Plus office for a list of rules and a description of play.
• HANDS ON ART – Tap into your creative side with a new project each month. All levels welcome. Materials provided.
• HICAP – In-person appointments with a helpful volunteer for free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Contact 55 Plus Office to schedule.
• LEARN TO CROCHET – Bring your patience in with you and learn how to loop yarn into all sorts of cozy items. Materials provided.
• MAGIC MOVIE TOUR - Lights, Camera, Action! Join us each month for a movie, discussion, and fun facts about the world of cinema...and some popcorn too!
• MAH JONGG – Friendly American Mah Jongg players group. All levels welcome. If you are interested in learning to play, please inquire with the 55 Plus office.
• MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES - Be the first player to lay down your dominoes. A lot of fun and just a few key rules, makes this a great social game to join! All levels welcome.
• PING PONG – Drop in to socialize and play. Equipment provided.
• PINOCHLE - Double Deck Pinochle. Experienced players only, no instruction.
• READER’S THEATER – Read aloud modern and classic plays without having to memorize the lines! Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• SALA - SENIOR LEGAL AID – On site appointments now available, schedule with the 55 Plus Office
• SCRABBLE – The ultimate crossword game in which every letter counts! Contact the 55 Plus Office if you are interested in playing 55plus@lgsrecreation.org
• SINGLE AGAIN – For women who are widowed. Meet others who will understand and provide support in dealing with this life-changing transition.
• SOCIAL DANCE – Dance instruction, refreshments, and music!
• SPECIAL EVENTS (SEASONAL) – High Tea, Boats & BBQs, July Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Holiday Social, and more!
• STAY FIT – Seated exercise class focusing on range of motion and building strength with resistance bands. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• ST. MARY’S BRIDGE – Looking for intermediate level bridge players interested in subbing. Inquire with 55 plus office. NO DROP INS
• TABLE GAMES –Staff led board game events.
• TECH WITH TEENS - Bring your devices and questions on the to a knowledgeable high school volunteer.
• TUESDAY TOWN WALKERS - Get Moving! Walk to local areas at your own pace, socialize and explore Los Gatos.
• WEDNESDAY GAME DAY/BRIDGE - Staff coordinate tables of over 40 Bridge players each week! Canasta tables too. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• WATER WORKOUT – Seasonal summer program at the LGHS Pool. Pre-registration and class fee required.
• WOMEN’S ARTIST CONNECTION – Share and discuss your work in a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere.
• WOOD CARVING – Turn pieces of wood into objects of art. Group helps mentor all levels of carvers to improve your skills. Pop in to check out the projects they are working on!
• YOGA – Practice from a chair or mat or both. Boost energy, reduce stress, improve flexibility and balance. Pre-registration required $5/class.
• ZUMBA GOLD - Join this easy-to- follow dance workout that focuses on balance, range of motion, coordination and fun! Perfect for the active older adult. Pre-registration required $5/class.
James Lin DMD Monthly Tip
Remember to check your toothbrush or toothbrush head (if you use an electric toothbrush) every 3 months. If the bristles are starting to splay, then it is time for a replacement!
AUGUST
COMMUNITY EVENTS
LIVE OAK PROGRAMS
MORE INFO - Weekday meal program for older adults call 408.354.0707. Day program for seniors with mild to moderate dementia & respite for caregivers call 408.354.4782
WHERE - Los Gatos Methodist Church, 111 Church St.
WHEN - Weekdays
BEHAVIOR HEALTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
MORE INFO - Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Team offers 1:1 in person peer support connecting you to resources. Open to all ages.
WHERE - Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Ave
WHEN - Tuesdays 1:00PM- 4:00PM
MONTHLY MONDAY MORNING MOVIE
MORE INFO - $10 tickets include movie, coffee, and pastry brought to you by Los Gatos Thrives Foundation for Older Adults, website: losgatosthrives.org/events
WHERE - CineLux Los Gatos, 43 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
WHEN - 8/5 9:45AM-12:45PM
JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ - FREE
MORE INFO - www.jazzontheplazz.com
WHERE - Los Gatos Town Plaza
WHEN - Every Wednesday 6/26-8/21 6:30PM-8:30PM
GOLD THURSDAYS
MORE INFO - Visit Los Gatos Chamber
WHERE - Downtown Los Gatos
WHEN - Thursdays 8/1-29 5:30PM-9:30PM
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL - FREE
MORE INFO - See Flyer or www.jazzontheplazz.com
WHERE - Los Gatos Town Plaza
WHEN - Sunday 8/4-25 @ 5:00PM-7:00PM
