THE PRINT - May 2024

Dear 55 Plus Members,

Our April Celebration of the Arts Month included art, dancing, music and an author talk! Members had the opportunity to try Hands-on Art projects including engraved slate coasters, mosaic bird baths, fabric windsocks, and bamboo succulent planters. RSVP for May 24th for Clay Keepsake Dishes! Members got hands-on experience with percussion instruments too and the beat took over our bodies with special guest Kathy Quain during the drumming circle. Music and laughter could be heard around the building and the smiles on participant faces were contagious. The large hall was full for our ZUMBA Dance Party. Nancy Birang from Cancer CAREpoint gave a presentation on Top Strategies for Healthy Eating. Members walked away with the knowledge of how to make simple changes to their diets and routines to provide the most benefits to their health. Members enjoyed an Author Talk with Tonya McQuade, and a discussion of her book, A State Divided. THANK YOU for coming out to these programs and trying something new for Aprils “Celebration of the Arts”.

April was Volunteer Appreciation month. Our team here at LGS Recreation would like to send a special thank you to our members, volunteers, and service providers that go above and beyond volunteering their time. Special thank you to AARP Tax Aide volunteers who have been providing services from February through April. In May, we will be onboarding more Teen volunteers to start offering Table Games with Teens and Tech with Teens in June!

May is sure to be an exciting month with our Annual Mother’s Day High Tea on Monday May 13th from 12:00-2:00pm. Bring your appetites and be ready to enjoy some tea and piano music by Sue! Please register with the 55 Plus office as seats are going fast! Thursday May 16th from 10AM12PM we will be hosting our second annual Resource Fair! Join us for a fun and informative day for Seniors to learn all about local Service Providers. Light refreshments will be served in the morning. Last year’s event was a great success with over 40 providers present, we look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely, Stephanie

Lynn (Activity Leader)

Drum Circle Zumba Dance Party

Hands On Art – Mosaic Bird Baths

Hands on Art - Succulent Planters

Hands on Art –Engraving Slate Coasters

Hands on Art – Fabric Windsocks

Community Event

Guest Speaker

Low-Cost Fitness

Monthly Event No Class Service Group Social Dance Special Event

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)

10:00AM-2:00PM

Drop in Badminton (Hall)

10:30AM-11:30AM Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)

1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)

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

MAY 1ST-19TH

Game Day (Hall) $5

9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM

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 & Music

Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

Reader’s Theatre (Rm 214)

12:30PM-2:30P

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM

Single Again (Lounge) 3:00PM-5:00PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:20PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM 55+ ZUMBA Toning (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 Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM

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 13

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)

10:00AM-2:00PM

Mother’s Day High Tea (Hall) $5

12:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)

1:45PM-4:00PM

No Balance Awareness

No Badminton

No Stay Fit

HICAP by Appt (Rm 2)

9:00AM-12:30PM

Tuesday Town Walk

9:15AM-11:00AM

Mah Jongg (Hall)

10:00AM-12:30PM

SSCFD Crime Prevention and Home Fire Safety (Rm 214)

*Sign Upp

10:00AM-11:30AM

55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:20PM

AARP Safe Driver

Refresher (Rm 214)

*Sign Up

12:00PM-4:30PM

Older Americans D4 Olympics (Hall)

12:30PM-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 & Music Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM

Resource Fair (Hall)

10:00AM-12:00PM Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM 55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 5)

1:00PM-4:30PM No Ping Pong

Artist Workshop (Hall)

9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Older Americans D4 Olympics (Hall)

12:00PM-1:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5)

10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)

10:00AM-2:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall)

10:30AM-11:30AM Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)

1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

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 Gold (YRC Rm B) $5

11:30AM-12:20PM

Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)

1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)

1:00PM-4:30PM No Magical Movie Tour

MAY 20TH-31ST

Game Day (Hall) $5

9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM Great GetawayFunny Girl

10:45AM-7:30PM Art and Music Appreciation (Lounge)

12:00PM-1:15PM

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM

Great GetawaySpring Blooms Garden Tour

8:00AM-6:00PM Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

55+ ZUMBA Toning (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

Hands on Art - Clay Dish (Hall) *RSVP

10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Stay Fit (Hall)

1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)

2:00PM-3:00PM

OFFICE

CLOSURE

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)

9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)

10:00AM-12:30PM

Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)

10:00AM-2:00PM

55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) $5

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

NEW Table Games: Code Names (Rm 3)

1:30PM-2:30PM

55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5

3:00PM-4:00PM No Art & Music Appreciation

Mexican Train (Rm 3)

10:00AM-12:00PM

55+ ZUMBA Toning (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 Ping Pong (Rm 5)

10:00AM-12:00PM

Prize BINGO (Rm 214)

11:30AM-1:00PM No Stay Fit No Balance Awareness

JUNE SAVE THE DATES:

• Tuesday , June 18th @ 10:00AM-12:00PM – Vasona Boats and BBQ - RSVP

NEW 55 PLUS MEMBER PERK:

This summer, stay cool at the LGHS pool. Between June 17 and August 2 enjoy discounted lap swim Monday through Friday at 2:00PM or 3:00PM for just $5/swim. Register in advance with the front desk, 408.354.8700. Reservations are subject to availability.

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.

• 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.

Thursday May 16th

10:00AM–12:00PM

208 E Main Street, Los Gatos

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MAY

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

MAKERS MARKET LOS GATOS

MORE INFO - Free Event with Live Music. Shop locally made goods

WHERE - Old Town Center, Los Gatos

WHEN - 5/4 11:00AM-5:00PM

NUMU FIRST FREE SUNDAYS

MORE INFO - www.numulosgatos.org/events/free-firstsunday-may24

WHERE - 106 E Main Street, Los Gatos, CA

WHEN - 5/5 10:00AM-4:00PM

SCCFD CRIME PREVENTION & HOME

MORE INFO - Free Course – register online bit.ly/3UFe1Wq

WHERE - LGS Adult Recreation Center, Room 214

WHEN - 5/14 10:00AM-11:30AM

BIKE

AROUND TOWN

MORE INFO - Town of Los Gatos Complete Streets and Transportation Commission and Summit Bicycles. Test out an E-Bike! Sign up here www.signupgenius.com/ go/409054DADA62EA4FF2-49191481-bike#/

WHERE - 111 E Main Street, Los Gatos, CA

WHEN - 5/17 2:00PM-5:00PM

LOS GATOS LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS

MORE INFO - www.losgatosca.gov/2828/Los-GatosPublic-Library

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55 PLUS PROGRAM

New to 55 Plus? Become a 55 Plus Member now for annual benefits throughout 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.

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 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

• MAY 22ND – FUNNY GIRL @ SF ORPHEUM

– More spots added! Join us to see the musical comedy Funny Girl in SF. Everyone told Fanny she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history. Next stop will be Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo where you can stretch your legs, do some shopping, or choose your own place to dine.

• MAY 23RD – SPRING BLOOMS GARDEN TOUR– SOLD OUT

• 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!

• JULY 11TH – SF GIANTS VS. BLUE JAYS - $145/$150

Let us take you out to the ball game! We will have shady club level seats on the first base side in section 202 so that you can enjoy the game and the views of the Bay. Your ticket includes transportation, a game ticket, driver gratuity, and a $12 snack voucher.

LGS Recreation has a web resource page to help connect older adults to services and information. We also offer several service providers in house. Contact the 55 Plus office for more details.

Thank You to our current Grant Sponsors