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Older Adult Programs
• 1st Tuesday of the Month, 9-11am, Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. 94061 • 1st Thursday of the Month, 10am-12pm, Sandpiper Community Center, 797 Redwood Shores Parkway, 94065
SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS FROM OUR PARTNERS AT PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE:
Blood Pressure Screenings
4th Tuesday of the Month; for more information call 650-780-7542
ZOOM Virtual Exercise Classes
Sit and Be Fit // Strong for Life // Soul Line Dancing For information, call Rosa Carrera 650-780-7545
Exercise Classes at the Fair Oaks Community Center
Yoga- Mondays at 9 am // Tai chi – Wednesdays, at 10 am For information, call 650-780-7542 Para Español Llame al 650-780-7542
Support Groups
La Platica - Spanish // Let’s Talk - English To register please call 650-780-7542
Senior Peer Counseling Program
The Senior Peer Counseling program works to ensure no one faces the challenges of aging alone. Specially-trained volunteer counselors provide weekly visits to adults age 55+ to help manage transitions and life changes such as health concerns, mobility issues, caregiver needs, and grief. Special care is taken to connect participants with someone who shares similar life-experiences and perspectives, with programs offered in languages such as English, Mandarin, Spanish, and Tagalog, and to participants who identify as LGBTQ. Peer counselors meet with participants via telephone, zoom or when possible in person. For more information contact Ann Blick-Hamer at 650-403-4300, x 4322 or email ablickhamer@peninsulafamilyservice.org.
Get App-y!
If you are 55 or older and enjoy using apps, we have a great opportunity for you! In 2021 Peninsula Family Service will be recruiting a group of participants to try the Wysa app and provide feedback. It is natural to feel anxious during these difficult times and Wysa is an App that can support emotional health, relieve stress and anxiety through a variety of calming activities. Wysa has helped over two and a half million people and we want to know if you think older adults in San Mateo County will find it helpful too. Participants will receive gift cards. Tell a friend and sign-up together! For more information or to sign-up to test Wysa, email Arlene Aquino aaquino@ peninsulafamilyservice.org or call 650-403-4300 ext. 4327.
OLDER ADULTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR LUNCHES JOIN US!
THE AURORA MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA Saturday, January 29, 2022 Doors open 1:30 pm; Show starts at 2:00 pm $5.00 at the door Sandpiper Community Center
Did you miss them in October? Well, they are back for the New Year! The Aurora Mandolin Orchestra consists of more than 30 members with professional and amateur musicians playing mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar, string bass, accordion, flute, and percussion. Join us for a wonderful afternoon filled with music!
Tuesday-Friday 11:00AM to 1:00PM AGE 60+ Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Lunches are being served snack-bar style which means everything is ordered a la carte and cooked by Chef Gavin when you order it. A $10.00 “Blue Plate” will also be served daily.
Call 650.780.7259 to find out what the Blue Plate Special is for the day via a recorded message.
VALENTINE'S DAY LUNCHEON Friday, Feb 11, 2022 • noon Redwood Room, VMSC $15.00
Please join us for a lovely luncheon in celebration of loved ones, be they family or friends! Our chefs will prepare a delicious meal for you to enjoy, plus we'll have entertainment and opportunity drawings. Make your reservations by calling: (650) 670-2206
ST PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON Thursday, March 17, 2022 • noon, $15.00 Redwood Room, VMSC
Sure and begorrah it’s that time again! We’ll serve a delicious, traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage with all the trimmings. Come join us for one of our most popular events! There will also be musical entertainment and opportunity drawings! Make your reservations by calling: (650) 670-2206
Click here for more info!
VETERANS MEMORIAL SENIOR CENTER
1455 MADISON AVE, REDWOOD CITY 94061
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MORNING WALKS 9:00 AM FREE
CHAIR EXERCISE 9:30-10:30am FREE
LINE DANCING Beginner 10AM Intermediate 11:15AM
CHEN FAMILY STYLE TAIJI
11:00AM-12:00PM Fee: $100/10 Weeks
MORNING WALKS
9:00am FREE
WRITING CLUB 9:30-11:30am Suggested Donation of $5 three times a year PICKLEBALL AT RED MORTON CENTER 10 AM-2:30 PM $1 Drop-in
Afternoon Quilting 12:30-4:00 PM $80/10 weeks
TAP DANCE
10:30-11:30am $40 / month
CHAIR EXERCISE
9:30-10:30am FREE
CRAFT SOCIAL CLUB
1:00-3:00pm FREE
MUSIC APPRECIATION
1:00-2:30 PM $40/10 weeks
Classes in Blue link to online registration Full Descriptions can be found on the next page.
CHEN FAMILY STYLE TAIJI 11:00AM-12:00PM Fee: $100/10 weeks GENTLE YOGA 1:00-2:00 PM RESTORATIVE YOGA 2:00-3:00 PM $50/10 weeks or $7 drop-in
PING PONG- FREE 1:30-4:00pm
FREE MOVIE
1:15 PM VMSC Theater Click here for calendar
TOTS & PRESCHOOL ADULTS 50+
SANDPIPER COMMUNITY CENTER
797 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY, REDWOOD CITY, 94065
TUESDAY THURSDAY
NEW
CHEN FAMILY STYLE TAIJI
8:00AM-9:00AM Fee: $100/10 Weeks
CHEN FAMILY STYLE TAIJI
8:00AM-9:00AM Fee: $100/10 Weeks
GENTLE YOGA 9:00am-9:45am Fee: $100/10 Weeks
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING FREE with Sequoia Hospital
1st Thursday of month 10:00AM-12:00PM
LOOKING FOR MORE ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR CENTER?
View our monthly Sentinel Newsletter
GENTLE YOGA AT SANDPIPER
WITH RUTH WEST Everyone is welcome at Gentle Yoga with Ruth. Classes focus on slow, deliberate movement, unified with breathing to support your wellness, balance, and fitness. This class will be mat based and beginners and experienced participants are welcome. Face Mask Required.
Location: Sandpiper Community Center
GENTLE YOGA
WITH ORLENE CHARTAIN Gentle & easy, this class is a great way to strengthen, stretch and relax. You will learn and practice basic Yoga postures, relaxation & breathing techniques. We recommend that you bring your own mat and strap. Wear comfortable clothes. Pay for the series or $7 drop-in to the instructor. All drop-in participants must sign a waiver. Face Mask Required.
Location: VMSC Sunset room
RESTORATIVE YOGA
WITH ORLENE CHARTAIN With guided meditation & props we will work on gently relaxing the spine gradually to ease lower back pain, boost and rejuvenate the immune system. This can be a very good way to strengthen, stretch & relax no matter what your physical condition. Your own mat, blanket, blocks and strap are recommended. Wear comfortable clothes.Pay for the series or $7 drop-in to the instructor. All drop-in participants must sign a waiver. Face Mask Required.
Location: VMSC Sunset room CHEN FAMILY STYLE TAIJI
WITH JOE BOSCOLO, TAIJI PRACTITIONER, 10 PLUS YEARS IN TRADITIONAL CHEN TAIJI QUAN STYLES, CREATED BY CHEN WANGTING IN THE 1600’S.
Traditional Taiji Quan can be practiced solely for health benefits and or internal Martial arts. Research has shown that when Taiji is practiced with a graceful, slow and light movement-it can enhance longevity in old age. With its deep regulated natural breathing, relaxed frame of mind and smooth circular movements. Today regular and consistent practice of Taiji has proven and shown remarkable success as curative for many health problems.
Pay in full and secure your spot. Drop-ins will be accepted at $6 per class as space permits and are paid directly to the instructor at class. All drop-in participants must sign a waiver prior to participating.
LOCATION: SANDPIPER CODE DAY TIME DATE FEE
CODE DAY TIME DATE FEE
89.114 Th 2:00-3:00pm 1/13 - 3/17 $50
LOCATION: VMSC SUNSET ROOM CODE DAY TIME DATE FEE
WITH JUDY RECHSTEINER Attention dancers and wannabe dancers! The Redwood City Parks and Recreation Department has a great opportunity to learn tap dancing! Classes include warmup, cross the floor, and dance combinations. Great music, great rhythms, great fun! Studies have shown that dancing keeps all of us young, vibrant and healthy.
Location: VMSC Redwood Room
MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASS
WITH TODD HOCHSTATTER Do you love music? Come share our love for music by discussing and learning about big bands, opera, and film and/ or stage musicals. We’ll listen to a few pieces of music and read a short article on one topic. Finally, together we will have a discussion where we answer questions and review what we’ve learned.
Location: VMSC Gold Star Room
CODE DAY TIME DATE FEE
89.136 Tu 1:00-2:30pm 1/11-3/15 $40
AFTERNOON QUILTING
WITH BARBARA HALL Come learn basic quilting techniques! Open to beginning & advanced students, this class is for all ages and skill levels. You must register with the instructor on the first day of class. Materials not included. For more information, please call Barbara Hall @ (650) 345-1920
Location: VMSC Redwood Room
FOR MORE CLASSES, CLUBS AND ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, Check out our monthly publication, The Sentinel. It's available online here, or pick one up at the Senior Center! www.redwoodcity.org/seniors
Seniors’ Time at Magical Bridge
1st Wednesday of the month 9:00-10:00 am
Join our friends from Adaptive P.E. for this special adults-only class! Play like a kid again!
This class will take place at Magical Bridge Playground during regular park hours. The playground will remain open to all.
