THE PRINT - July 2023

July Feature

June was a fantastic start to summer! Our community has grown to over 660 members. Summer Zumba and Water Workout classes are now underway. June’s highlight was the 55 Plus Boats and BBQ event at Vasona. Members enjoyed free Pedal Boats and Kayaks followed by grilled hotdogs and ice cream. Members can continue to enjoy the boathouse this summer with $5 off rentals. Dance instructor Mandi did a fabulous job showing us the line dancing moves at June’s Social Dance. Thanks to all who attended these special events, making them extra fun! The fun doesn’t stop in July. Talented instructor Lesley will teach a 30-minute Rumba lesson for July’s Social Dance. Have coffee with Collette Tours on July 20th to learn about upcoming travel abroad trip options. SALA, Senior Legal Assistance, is back for in-person appointments. Look for new badminton and crochet programs. July also means it’s time to secure your seat for the Annual Senior Summer Picnic! Tickets are $5 and the 200 spaces fill fast! Enjoy your choice of Hamburger, Turkey, or Portobello Mushroom Burger from Los Gatos Meats. We are excited to hear Fossil Farms take the stage! Big thank you to this year’s sponsors: Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation, local dentist James Lin, Friends of Los Gatos Seniors, Clear Captions, El Camino Health, and the Town of Los Gatos! Check out the Community Events section (p.6) so you don’t miss FREE local events happening this summer!

Monday – Friday

Office Hours: 9:00AM – 2:00PM 208 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030

December 2019

5) 10:00AM-1:30PM

Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)

10:00AM-2:00PM

NEW - Drop in Badminton (Hall)

10:30AM-11:30AM

Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5) 1:45PM-4:00PM

Super Scrabble (Rm 3)

NEW - Learn to Crochet (Lounge)

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM

Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM-12:30PM

Super Scrabble (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:30PM

Group Descriptions

• 55 PLUS ZUMBA GOLD - Instructor Kiana is back on land to teach this 10-week program. Join this easy-tofollow dance workout perfect for the active older adult. Pre-registration required $5/class.

• 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 will be available every Monday in February-April. Contact the 55 Plus Office in January to schedule an appointment.

• ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION – Interactive class exploring and discussing influential artists and musicians followed by the West Valley College Instructor playing guitar and leading the group singing well-known songs. Participants are welcome to bring their own instruments in! 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.

• NEW - BADMINTON - Join us for drop-in play. Open to all levels. Equipment will be provided.

• BALANCE AWARENESS - Join Mary Ann Smith, a certified personal trainer, from West Valley College for this balance class. 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+ Office.

• BINGO – Get out your dauber and get ready to have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.

• BUNCO – May the dice be in your favor in this social, luck-based game. Sign up with the 55 Plus Office Required so tables can be arranged. 12 players (or more) needed!

• COFFEE CORNER – Join us Friday mornings in the lounge to chat and enjoy a hot cup of coffee.

• GUEST SPEAKER – Check inside the PRINT for more information on this month’s guest speaker(s)

• HAND AND FOOT CANASTA – Calling all Canasta players! See the 55 Plus office for a list of rules and a description of play.

• LEARN TO CROCHET – Materials will be provided. Bring your patience in with you and learn how to loop yarn into all sorts of cozy items.

• MAGIC MOVIE TOUR - Lights, Camera, Action! Join Sandy Decker each month for a movie, discussion, and fun facts about the world of cinema...and maybe some popcorn!

• MAH JONGG – Friendly American Mah Jongg players group. All levels are welcome. If you are interested in learning to play, please sign up with the 55 Plus office.

• NEEDLE CRAFT CORNER - Join other knitters, crocheters, crossstitchers or hand-crafted project enthusiasts.

• 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... BUT NOT BY CHOICE – For women who are widowed. Meet others who will understand and provide support in dealing with this life-changing transition.

• SOCIAL COMMITTEE MEETING - Volunteer opportunity. Help shape what programs, activities and socials are available through the 55 Plus program. Help plan and decorate for upcoming social events.

• STAY FIT – Join Mary Ann Smith, a certified personal trainer, from West Valley College for this chair-based exercise class. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.

• ST. MARY’S BRIDGE – Looking for intermediate level bridge players interested in subbing. Sign up required, inquire with 55 Plus office.

• TECH WITH TEENS - Bring your devices and questions on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Our knowledgeable high school volunteers are available to assist you with tech support.

• TUESDAY TOWN WALKERS - Get Moving! Walk to local areas at your own pace, socialize and explore Los Gatos.

• WEDNESDAY GAME DAY - Bridge and Canasta. Come join our friendly group. To reserve your spot, please contact Lisanne 408.596.6813 or 55plus@lgsrecreation.org

• WOMEN’S ARTIST CONNECTION – Share examples of your artwork in a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere. Please bring 2 examples of your artwork (painting, drawing, collage, photography, poetry, etc.)

• WOOD CARVING – Turn plain pieces of wood into objects of art. Open to beginners and experienced carvers alike. Group helps mentor all levels of carvers to improve your skills. Pop in to check out what projects they are working on...)

LIVE OAK PROGRAMS

Located at Los Gatos Methodist Church, 111 Church St, Los Gatos, CA

Live Oak Nutrition - Weekday meal program for older adults. Call 408.354.0707

Live Oak Adult Day Program – NOW REOPEN - Day program for seniors with mild to moderate dementia & respite for caregivers. Call 408.354.4782

Songs of Summer

Match the summer song to the artists who sing it.

A.Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

B.Otis Redding

C.The Beach Boys

D.The Drifters

E.Seals and Crofts

F.The Beatles

G.Martha and the Vandellas

H.The Lovin’ Spoonful

I.Jimmy Buffett

J.Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

K.Freddy Cannon

L.Eddie Cochran

M.Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood

N.John Denver

O.Johnny Nash

P.Connie Francis

Q.Mungo Jerry

R.The Surfaris

Across

1.Warmest ocean on Earth

3.“No ___, ands, or buts”

5.Palm fruit

8.Convey a message

12.Dowel

17. The Old ___ and the Sea

18.In addition, besides

19.Envision

20.Direct elsewhere

21.Ready, willing, and this

Down

2. Relating to the air around Earth

4.Last word of “America, the Beautiful”

5.Fee now payable

6.“You’ve gone ___ far!”

7.Higher education institutes

8.Billiard-player’s rod

9. B or C or D, but not E

10.Motif

11.Pitches

13.Tallest land mammal

16.Treatment of photographic film

18.Away’s partner

22.What you did before you leapt (if you were wise)

23.Lost power, as an engine

30.Faint

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24.Clark Kent’s alter ego, “_____man”

25.It’s put on mailed letters

27.Just out

28.Louisville Slugger

Mixed-Up Fourth of July

Unscramble the letters to reveal words associated with the Fourth of July.

June Social Dance with Mandi

JULY COMMUNITY EVENTS

JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ

MORE INFO – FREE live music in LG jazzontheplazz.com, bring a lawnchair

WHERE – Los Gatos Town Plaza

WHEN – Wednesday Evenings 6:30PM-8:30PM

July 5 – August 23

FIRST FRIDAYS – HAPPY HOUR FOR OLDER ADULTS

MORE INFO – No set price, individual orders placed WHERE – Grays Lane, outside of Loma Brewing (130N Santa Cruz, Los Gatos)

WHEN – Friday July 7th 3:00PM-4:30PM

LOS GATOS MUSIC IN THE PARK

MORE INFO – FREE live summer concert series, bring a lawn chair.

WHERE – Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn

(110 East Main St.)

WHEN – Sunday Evenings 5:00PM-7:00PM starts July 23 – August 27

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

MORE INFO- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Team offers 1:1 in person peer support service connecting you to resources. Open to all ages!

WHERE- Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave

June Hands on Art

James Lin DMD Monthly Tip Summer Hydration

Diet soda has artificial sweeteners which are better than sugar, but the carbonation is acidic and breaks down your teeth enamel. Carbonated water, even without sugar, is also acidic. Water is the best beverage of choice for your teeth!

WHEN - Tuesdays 1:00PM-4:00PM

SENIOR

SAFARI –FREE ADMISSION FOR 50+

MORE INFO - https://happyhollow.org/seniorsafari/ WHERE- Happy Hollow Zoo

WHEN - Thursday July 27th 9:00AM-10:00AM

Water Workout

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Great Getaway Adult Day Trips

Pick up for all trips from the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center 208 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Joan Pisani Community Center

55 Plus Program

Become A 55 Plus Program Member

$30 Annual Fee

Join our community of vibrant older adults! The LGS Recreation 55 Plus program provides comprehensive free or low-cost programs for people age 55 and over. You do not need to be a Los Gatos resident to join. To enjoy a variety of groups, programs, classes, social events, guest lectures, and services. Members receive special discounts for Great Getaway Adut Day Trips, LGS Pickleball League, social dances, and exclusive activities at Vasona Boating and the LGS Aquatics Center.

19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

55 Plus Members receive $10 off all Great Getaway trips!

Note: Trips are non-refundable. To register call 408.354.8700 or bit.ly/3NN57Qw

AUGUST 17TH- CIRQUE DE SOLIEL CORTEO & GERMAN BUFFET - WAITLIST AVAILABLE

• SEPTEMBER 9TH – GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

TURF CLUB & HORSE RACING - $175/$185

Giddy Up! We are off to the races! Take a trip to Golden Gate Fields Berkeley for an exciting afternoon of Live Horse Racing. The Turf Club is open again and you will have access to the multi-station buffet. Derby fashion is encouraged so come dressed to impress!

• SEPTEMBER 13TH – HADESTOWN BROADWAY AND MAX’S OPERA HOUSE DINNER - $215/$225

Hadestown is back in SF strictly for one-week and we’ve got tickets! Two mythical tales intertwined to take you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back! Hadestown has won 8 Tony Awards. At Max’s Opera house feast on an appetizer, your choice of 5 different entrees, and desserts, and soft drinks/coffee.

• OCTOBER 24TH – FALL FARM TOUR

IN HALF MOON BAY – $90/$100

Enjoy a fall day touring Half Moon Bay! Get in the fall spirit at Lemo’s Farms strolling through pumpkin patches, visiting the petting zoo, and even into a haunted house if you dare! Enjoy a sandwich from the farm Deli paired with pumpkin pie and coffee for lunch! Drive out along the coast and take a leisurely hike on the paved Devils Slide Coastal Hike (1.2 miles). Cap off the day at Pastorino Farms with an hour-long educational tour, hayride, and another pumpkin pie sample!

Thank You to our current Grant Sponsors

55Plus Program

“Building a healthy community through enrichment, innovation and fun!”