THE PRINT - March 2024

Happy Spring 55 Plus Members,

February was fun-filled and fitness-focused! It is fantastic to see our fitness classes Stay Fit, Balance Awareness, ZUMBA Toning, ZUMBA Gold, and Yoga full of participants! We are grateful for our wonderful instructors who make these classes engaging. For those of you looking for another fitness class, the summer Water Workout class is now open for registration. February guest speaker Sally Duplantier gave us useful insights into getting a good night’s sleep. Dance instructor Lesley taught us to waltz. Our Great Getaway trip enjoyed hiking the coast in the sunshine and getting to see elephant seals up close during mating season. A second trip spent the day in Salinas to celebrate Steinbeck’s birthday. Hands on Art Participants created handmade pressed flower candles. Let’s keep the fun flowing into March.

This March, kick off the month and kick up your heels Line Dancing during our 55 Plus Social Dance. Join us for a just-for-fun social and slice on 3.14 to celebrate “pi”e day. Prize BINGO is back on the 22nd. A new session of Zumba and Yoga classes starts the week of the 26th. We are excited to announce an American Mah Jongg Tournament on the last Wednesday of the month. There is a $5 entrance fee, players will enjoy friendly competition over three rounds of three games to determine our winners. End the month making a spring wreath at Hands on Art. We are looking at revamping our Tech with Teens Programs – let the 55 Plus office know what tech topics you want to learn more about. Happy birthday to all our members born in March!

Sincerely,

Lisanne Kennedy (Recreation Coordinator) & 55 Plus Staff

P.S. Aurora loved meeting and visiting with so many of you, thank you for giving her a warm welcome!

NEW - Zumba Toning

Great Getaway – Dune Hike

Great Getaway – Año Nuevo

Guest Speaker

Sally Duplantier on Sleep

Great Getaway – Elephant Seals

VTA Ride and Taste LG

AARP TAX AIDE

by Appt (Hall)

9:00AM-12:15PM

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

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)

3:30PM-4:30PM

11

AARP TAX AIDE

by Appt (Hall)

9:00AM-12:15PM

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

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)

3:30PM-4:30PM

MARCH 1ST-15TH

Calendar Legend: Community Event

Guest Speaker

Low-Cost Fitness

Monthly Event

Service Group

Social Dance

Special Event

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM

Mah Jongg (Hall)

10:00AM-12:30PM

Super Scrabble (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:30PM

55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM

Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5

9:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Art and Music Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM

HICAP by Appt (Rm 2)

9:00AM-12:30PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM

Mah Jongg (Hall)

10:00AM-12:30PM

Super Scrabble (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:30PM

55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM

Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5

9:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Woman’s Artist Connection (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Art and Music Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

Single Again (Rm 3)

12:30PM-2:30PM

Reader’s Theatre (Lounge)

3:30PM-5:00PM

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM

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Artist Workshop (Hall)

9:00AM-12:00PM

Learn to Crochet (Lounge)

10:00AM-11:00AM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:20PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM

Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Artist Workshop (Hall)

9:00AM-12:00PM

No Learn to Crochet

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

Social Dance: Line Dancing RSVP (Hall) $5

6:00PM-8:00PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5 11:30AM-12:20PM

“Pi”e Day Social (Hall) 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM

Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM

Artist Workshop (Hall)

9:00AM-12:00PM

Learn to Crochet (Lounge)

10:00AM-11:00AM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

NEW Table Games: Code Names (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:00PM

Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM

AARP TAX AIDE by Appt (Hall)

9:00AM-12:15PM

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

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)

3:30PM-4:30PM

by Appt (Hall)

9:00AM-12:15PM

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

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)

3:30PM-4:30PM

MARCH 18TH-29TH

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM

Mah Jongg (Hall)

10:00AM-12:30PM

SALA by Appt (Rm 2)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Super Scrabble (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:30PM

55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM

Magical Movie Tour (Lounge)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Pinochle (Rm 3)

1:00PM-4:30PM

AARP Safe Driver Course (Rm 214)

*FULL

1:00PM-5:00PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM

Mah Jongg (Hall)

10:00AM-12:30PM

Super Scrabble (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:30PM

55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5

*NEW SESSION

11:30AM-12:20PM

Book CLub (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:30PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM

Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5

9:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Art and Music

Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

55+ Yoga

(YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Guest Speaker: Dementia Speaker & Expert Panel *RSVP

10:00AM-12:30PM

55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:20PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM

Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

AARP Safe Driver Course (Rm 214)

*FULL

1:00PM-5:00PM

Tech with Teens (Rm 3)

3:00PM-4:00PM

Artist Workshop (Hall)

9:00AM-12:00PM

Learn to Crochet (Lounge)

10:00AM-11:00AM

Prize BINGO (Rm 214)

10:00AM-11:30AM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

Game Day (Hall) $5

9:30AM-12:30PM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Art and Music Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

Mah Jongg

TOURNAMENT (Hall)

$5 - Register!

1:00PM-5:00PM

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

*NEW SESSION

3:00PM-4:00PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5

*NEW SESSION

11:30AM-12:30PM

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 Art - Spring Wreaths (Hall) *RSVP

10:00AM-11:30PM

Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Stay Fit (Hall) 1:00PM-2:00PM

Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM

GROUP DESCRIPTIONS

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

SPRING GREAT GETAWAYS ADULT BUS TRIPS

NEWADDEDTRIPS

PICK UP AND DROP OFF IS AVAILABLE AT BOTH THE JOAN PISANI CENTER IN SARATOGA AND THE ADULT RECREATION CENTER IN LOS GATOS. 55 PLUS MEMBERS GET $10 OFF ALL DAY TRIPS. VIEW FULL TRIP DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE OR CONTACT THE FRONT DESK AT 408.354.8700

FUNNY GIRL AT SF ORPHEUM

Wednesday May 22nd 10:45AM-6:45PM

$135

Broadway Show and Choose Your Own Dinner at Hillsdale Shopping Center

SPRING BLOOMS GARDEN TOUR

Thursday May 23rd 8:00AM-6:00PM

$140

Guided tours at UC Botanical Garden and Heather Farms and lunch at Buttercup

HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM

Saturday June 8th 10:30AM-6:00PM

$105

Guided tour and get hands on experience in flight simulators followed by lunch at Harry’s Hofbrau

SF GIANTS VS. BLUE JAYS

Thursday July 11th 9:30AM-5:30PM

$150

Let us take you out to the ball game! Enjoy shady Club Level first base side seats in Section 202

www.lgsrecreation.org

408.354.8700

“Pi”e Day Social

March 14th @ 1:00PM-2:00PM FREE for Members

Did you know that March 14 is Einstein’s birthday? Join us for this just for fun social and slice on 3.14 to celebrate Pi day!

American Mah Jongg Tournament

March 27th @ 1:00PM-5:00PM

$5 Entry Fee

Attention Mah Jongg Players! On the last Wednesday of the Month we will be hosting a Mah Jongg Tournament with the 2023 card. There will be three rounds of play with 3 games per round, refreshments, friendly competition, and prizes!

March 14, 2:30-4:30pm

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MARCH 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, Los Gatos, CA

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

ESL CONVERSATION CLUB IN PERSON

MORE INFO - Join us in-person at the Library for friendly and casual conversations with other English learners! This class is for adults 18+.

WHERE - Los Gatos Library, Conference Room

WHEN - Every Tuesday, 11:00AM-12:00PM

ROTARY RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

MORE INFO - losgatosrotary.org

WHERE - St. Luke’s Church, 20 University Ave. Los Gatos, CA

WHEN - March 16th from 9:00AM-1:00PM

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Across

1. Alcoholic drink for a pirate

3. Devastate completely

6. Farm unit

8. Stag party guests

9. Important; noteworthy

13. A tall tale by Aesop

14. Heir’s concern

15. High-definition audio, abbrev.

17. Altered; varied

19. Turn down the lights

21. Male worker in commerce

23. It has the power to be shocking

26. Knight’s title

28. “Who, what, where, when, and ___”

29. Postal scale unit

Crossword #27 (clues)

30. Teen affliction

31. Parking place

32. Written incorrectly

Across

1. Alcoholic drink for a pirate

3. Devastate completely

6. Farm unit

8. Stag party guests

9. Important; noteworthy

13. A tall tale by Aesop

14. Heir’s concern

15. High-definition audio, abbrev.

17. Altered; varied

19. Turn down the lights

21. Male worker in commerce

23. It has the power to be shocking

26. Knight’s title

28. “Who, what, where, when, and ___”

29. Postal scale unit

30. Teen affliction

31. Parking place

32. Written incorrectly

Down

1. Ewe’s mate

2. Maker of goods

4. Unspecific

5. Move with air currents

6. Circle segment

7. Faster than a walk

9. U-boat

10. “What’s gotten ___ you?”

11. Go to an event

12. No longer ajar

16. A sweet meal-closer

18. Elizabeth Taylor movie, ______ Velvet

20. Group that wins the vote

22. Kind of station

24. Dairy bovine

25. Produce, or to slow down in traffic

27. Rash reaction

28. Fashion line

29. “I ___ you one”

Fun with Fragrances

Fun Farming

Answer the clues and then find the answers in the puzzle. Search vertically, horizontally, diagonally, forward, and backward.

Grain storage tower

Rooster’s partner

Routine tasks

Town and ____

Field yield

Nannies and billies

Barn storage area

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ACROSS

2. Balsamic, cider, or white

4. Fragrant wood

6. Aromatic sticks

9. Drops from the sky; earthy smell

10. Gift for the husband

12. Egg’s partner

14. Gingersnaps and macaroons

15. Gift for the wife DOWN

7. Fresh-baked rolls

8. Toothpaste flavor

10. Tropical sunscreen scent

11. Freshly cut lawn

13.

Messy pen animals

Wake-up call bird

Horseman’s seat

Cornfield guardian

Horse’s home

Trailer hauler

Livestock feed box

Secret March Message

Fill in the grid with the four-letter word answers. Then, reveal the March message in the green boxes.

Like a bug in a rug

Domesticated animals

Underground plant part

Cold drink, ____ tea

Type of salamander

Fish lung

Showy bearded flower

Like a pillow

Frozen precipitation

Nest items

Smallest in the litter

Canyon sound

Mixed-Up Mathema.cs

Unscramble the letters to reveal words associated with math.

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

55 PLUS PROGRAM

New to 55 Plus? Become a 55 Plus Member now for benefits through 2024. $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.

Joan Pisani Community 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

• MARCH 23RD - BEATLES CONCERT EXPERIENCE IN SAN JOSE - SOLD OUT

• APRIL 16TH- MUIR WOODS & FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT – SOLD OUT

• MAY 22ND – FUNNY GIRL @ SF ORPHEUM –$125/$135 Join us to see the musical comedy Funny Girl in SF. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history. After the show we will stop at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo to stretch your legs, shop, or choose a place to eat.

• MAY 23RD – SPRING BLOOMS GARDEN TOUR$130/$140 Learn more about the incredible diversity of plants from six continents and travel the world of plants with a Plants of the World docent led tour of the University of California Botanical Garden. Enjoy a home cooked breakfast at ButtercuP. Digest while we take a guided tour of the 28 Gardens at Heather Farm.

• JUNE 8TH – HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM & HARRY’S HOFBRAU - $95/$105 Immerse yourself in the world of aviation. First, fuel up with an entree, side, ice cream, and soft drink at Harry’s Hofbrau in Redwood City. Take a docent-led tour of the Hiller Aviation Museum featuring over 40 unique aircraft to learn about aircraft engines, history, air traffic, weather patterns, and innovation. Step inside the flight sim zone and get your hands on the controls during a virtual flight across the bay!