2019 Silver Streak - Winter

2019

Danville Senior Services

SILVER STREAK

A NEWSLETTER OF PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNIT Y SERVICES

January · February · March

Registration Dates:

DECEMBER 11 (R) DECEMBER 12 (NR) seniors@danville.ca.gov | www.danville.ca.gov/seniors | (925) 314-3430

Danville Senior Center 115 E. Prospect Ave

Danville Community Center 420 Front Street

Hap Magee Ranch Park 1025 La Gonda Way

New Year, New Program!

Oak Hill Park Community Center 3005 Stone Valley Road

Town Meeting Hall 201 Front Street

Village Theatre & Art Gallery 233 Front Street

Senior Interests Subcommittee ...mark your calendar!

Do you have an idea for a new activity or an improved procedure for Senior Services? Attend the scheduled meetings to be heard by the decision makers.

New Lunch Program at the Senior Center The Danville Senior Center will host a senior lunch program beginning in January 2019. Lunch will be served on Fridays at noon. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling (925) 3143430. Suggested donation of $3.00 for those over 65 years of age. Each participant must fill out an intake form with information to participate. Menus are available at the Danville Senior Center.

NEX T MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 TIME: 4:00 P. M .

LOCATION: DANVILLE SENIOR CENTER , MEETING ROOM

Silver Streak Distribution The Silver Streak Newsletter program schedule will be as follows: January/February/March, followed by April/May/June, July/August/September, October/ November/December.

The Town of Danville will continue mailing the quarterly Silver Streak Newsletter to Danville residents within the Town boundaries. Non-residents are encouraged to view or download the Silver Streak online at www. danville.ca.gov/seniors or view a copy at any Town Office location.

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For complete information and questions, please attend the Tuesday, January 8 Lunch Program Orientation buzz session from 10:00-11:00 am at the Senior Center. More information is also available online at www.danville.ca.gov/seniors.

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Senior Sneakers Trips ACTIVITY LEVELS You must be able to walk six steep steps to board the bus. Bus will be provided unless otherwise noted. Please let us know if you have any physical limitations prior to signing up for a trip so staff can try to accommodate your needs ahead of time. All trips depart from Diablo Vista Park. Choose your level carefully: LEVEL 1: Easy, sitting/little walking. Must be able to stand 10 minutes without assistance or bring your walker or wheelchair.

LEVEL 2: Small amount of walking LEVEL 3: Moderate to heavy walking LEVEL 4: Heavy amount of walking/standing LEVEL 5: Strenuous walking/hiking If you are not sure where you fit, call us at (925) 314-3430.

Please note: Times listed for trips are approximate. All participants will receive a trip checklist with final details one week prior to departure. Trips are a one-day adventure, don’t forget to pack your sense of fun and your sense of humor!

JAN/FEB/MARCH TRIPS Please Note: Cancellation policy regarding trips. Any cancellations on trips must be made 10 business days prior to the trip unless tickets have been purchased. Some trips may not be refundable. Transportation is included unless otherwise noted.

Munro’s Lights Exhibit & Dinner at Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga Sunday, March 10, 3:30 PM- 9:00 PM British artist Bruce Munro has covered the Great Lawn of the Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga with thousands of glass bulbs lit by fiber optics for “Silver Sea,” one of 10 installations included in his Stories of Light exhibit. This outdoor exhibit is a fantastical display of 10 large-scale works by the British artist.

Dinner and transportation is included in this trip to Montalvo Arts Center. For more information, go to: www.munromuntalvo.org. Activity Level 3-4. Fees: $135(R) $162(N)

M. H. de Young Memorial Museum Wednesday, March 27, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Location: San Francisco Enjoy a day at the de Young Museum. Your ticket will include transportation and access to both the Monet and Gauguin exhibits. The Monet exhibition features fifty paintings by Claude Monet dating primarily from 1913 to 1926, the final phase of his long career, including twenty works from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris. The Gauguin exhibition will be on view for the first time in San Francisco. It is the first at the Fine Arts Museums dedicated to the work of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), an exceptional display of more than fifty Gauguin paintings, wood carvings, and ceramics from the renowned collections of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen. Lunch on your own. Activity Level: 3. Fees: $80(R) $96(N)

AdVANtures What’s more exciting than an adventure in a van? A 15-seater van will be driven by staff to the designated destination to provide a smaller, more intimate trip experience. No restrooms are available on the van, but bathroom stops are possible!

Register early, trips may be cancelled two weeks ahead of time if enrollment is low.

*AdVANture* Glassy Baby: Glassblowing Experience Come from Away, Musical Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco Sunday, February 3, 2019 – 12:30 pm-6:00 pm Come from Away is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It is set in the week following the September 11 attacks, and tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, doubling the population of one small town on the edge of the world. The characters in the musical are based on real Gander residents, as well as some of the 7,000 stranded travelers they housed and fed. Come from Away is about how hosting this international community of strangers spurred unexpected camaraderie under extraordinary circumstances. This truly is a feel-good story of how fellow humans showed kindness and compassion to complete strangers in their time of need. Activity Level 1. Fees: $120(R) $144(NR) Only 15 seats available!

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Thursday, February 28, 2019, 3:00 pm-8:00 pm Did you ever want to learn how to blow glass? This is your chance! Arrive at Glassy Baby in Berkeley and enjoy some time to either eat dinner on your own at a nearby restaurant or feel free to bring in your own snack/dinner and hang out at Glassy Baby before our class starts. Class will include instruction on how to blow your own item - choose from glass votive, paperweight and other seasonal items. This trip includes transportation by van and one glassblowing class. Your masterpiece will be delivered to the Senior Center later for your pick up.

Activity Level: 2. Fees: $70(R) $84(NR)

SPECIAL EVENTS Breakfast with Friends at Crumbs, Danville Wednesday, January 23, 9:00 am-11:30 am Join us for breakfast at Crumbs! We will have tables reserved and a hot delicious breakfast waiting for you. Enjoy a nice meal

Special Events & Buzz Sessions and conversation and then head out for a great day! Come with friends or enjoy meeting new ones over coffee.

Fee: $15R $18(N)

Everyone’s Irish for the Day! Don’t forget to wear green.

Fee: $10(R) $12(N)

Volunteers Needed for Lend-a-Hand Day Chinese New Year Celebration (55 & up) Sunday, February 17, 11:00 am–3:00 pm Location: Oak Hill Park Come and celebrate the Year of the Boar. Enjoy entertainment and traditional Chinese food as we welcome the Lunar Chinese New Year. Please wear red in support of the wonderful holiday and bring a friend. Fee: $10(R) $12(N)

New Year, New You! Friday, January 11, 11:00 am-12:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center It’s the New Year! The stressful time of the holidays is behind us. It’s time to take care of you! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to start your health regimen off in a stress-free environment. Attend a lunch and get several different screenings done at the same time! Blood Pressure, Hearing, Vision, Dental, Bone Density and Strength and Balance testing will be available! Lunch included. Bring a friend! Fees: $10(R) $12(N)

Valentine’s Day Brunch & Line Dancing Wednesday, February 13, 10:00 am-11:30 am Location: Danville Senior Center After all the fun we had last year, we are going to do it again!

Brunch and dancing on Valentine’s Day! Come enjoy delicious food with good friends. After we eat, we are lucky to have Reggie back to teach us more line dancing! Learn a new dance step or make up your own steps to the music. All are welcome to attend this sweet event. Pre-registration is required.

Fee: $10(R) $12(N)

The Sixties at Fifty Friday, February 22, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Location: Museum of San Ramon Valley and Danville Senior Center Join us for a docent-led discussion and tour of the current exciting exhibit at the Museum of San Ramon, Sixties at Fifty!

After the tour, we will walk back to the Senior Center to enjoy popcorn and a classic film from 1966 starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, George Segal and Sandy Dennis, a film about an experienced married couple who love each other yet verbally attack one another when they see how boring their naïve newlywed guests have made their night. 2 hrs. 11 minutes. Please bring a bag lunch if you wish. Fee: $3 donation to the museum.

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Friday, March 15, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center Come and celebrate the luck of the Irish with a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon. Celebrate with friends, music and Irish food!

We are currently seeking volunteers to help seniors with yardwork at our annual Lend-a-Hand day on April 27. Volunteers can get more information at www.danville.ca.gov/volunteers or by calling (925)314-3478. No gardening or yardwork experience necessary. Thank you for lending a hand!

Lend-a-Hand Applications Now Available If you are a senior that needs yardwork assistance, you can submit an application for your home to be considered for our annual Lend-a-Hand event on April 27. Volunteers will stop by between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm to assist with yard clean-up and do the heavy lifting for you! Applications are available at the Danville Senior Center front desk.

BUZZ SESSIONS What’s the Buzz on topics and issues facing today’s older adults? Join us to talk to the experts. Sessions are free! Please contact Senior Services at (925) 314-3430 or seniors@ danville.ca.gov if you have any suggestions or would like to offer a buzz session!

Lunch Program Orientation Tuesday January 8, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Leah Madonich Location: Danville Senior Center The Danville Senior Center is excited to launch our long-awaited lunch program! Come learn about the new Friday Program!

We will review the who, what, when, where, and how to get set up and participate. Don’t miss this great opportunity to be one of the first to try it out!

Driver Safety Manager 1 Tuesday, January 15, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Rosemary Robles, Senior Driver Ombudsman Location: Danville Senior Center Take control of your driving future. Are you a safe driver? Can you benefit from safe driving tips? Have you modified your driving? Do you have any medical conditions? Do you forget things? Join us as we discuss and answer these important questions and how it can affect your driving safety. Feel free to bring your own questions!

2019: Your Year to Succeed at Weight Loss Tuesday, January 22, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Mary Motto Location: Danville Senior Center Improve your health once and for all! Join us as we dig deep and tap into the “Why” behind your weight loss goals. Cre-

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Buzz Sessions ating awareness of the reasons behind the goals will keep even the most faint-hearted committed. Simply putting goals in writing increases success by 42%. Come discover proven strategies to achieve your health goals using an approach that includes S.M.A.R.T.E.R. GOALS and make 2019 your year for success! Please come prepared to work on your number one health goal.

Aging Well, Care Options & Difficult Conversations Tuesday, January 29, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Location: Danville Senior Center Join us as we discuss the myths around Medicare, what it pays for and what it doesn’t. We will review how to age positively and learn how to be proactive with your life. This buzz will also help clarify what is covered in the variety of retirement living options. Lastly, we will talk about what language to use in your legal paperwork to insure you will have the life you desire.

Mind Fit: Activities to Boost Brain Health Tuesday, February 5, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Diane Blake, Sunrise of Danville Senior Living Location: Danville Senior Center Just like our bodies, our brains can show signs of aging over time. While this is a natural result of growing older, there are positive lifestyle changes you can make to keep your mind sharper for longer. Spend the hour with us and learn how to boost your brain health!

Mild Cognitive Impairment vs. Dementia Tuesday, February 12, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Judy Tow, Kindred Hospice Location: Danville Senior Center As we age, certain changes become apparent to both us and our loved ones. Those changes may include a slowing in word recall, short term memory deficits and personality changes.

Come learn with us about the differences in age related, natural changes and when to worry about possible cognitive decline. We will discuss Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia both, as well as natural aging of the brain. This will be an informative, interactive session with a geriatric nurse specialist.

Premier Travel: 2019 Trip Overview Tuesday, February 19, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Kris Adams, Premier Travel Location: Danville Senior Center Peek into to the 2019 trips which include Hawaii’s Three-Island Adventure, Colorado Rockies and National Parks, America’s Historic East with stops in Washington DC, Philadelphia and Williamsburg. International travel will include the French Riviera and Holland. Come and learn how exciting traveling with Premier World Travel can be!

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The Top Five Social Security Mistakes to Avoid Tuesday, February 26, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Kinley Wong, CRPC Financial Planner Location: Danville Senior Center In addition to problems for widows and widowers, there are five other major mistakes that you don’t want to make when you file for Social Security: Relying on the SSA to answer your questions; taking retirement early; not planning on survivor benefits; misunderstanding spousal benefits; divorced spousal and divorced widow benefits. The good news is that they are all easy to avoid with a little planning!

Cannabis for Insomnia & Sleep Related Issues Tuesday, March 5, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Laurie Light Location: Danville Senior Center Struggling to get a full night’s sleep? Have you ever wondered if medical cannabis could be an answer for your sleep issues?

In this class, we will go over the many types of products that can help you get to sleep and stay asleep. We will dive into the science of how CBD and THC can help seniors with the sleep they need. Come be a part of this inspiring, educational conversation of rich experience, science-based information and community around the healing and powerful properties of the cannabis plant. Ask questions, get answers, be inspired!

Foot and Ankle Care Tuesday, March 12, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Judianne Walker, DPM Location: Danville Senior Center Dr. Judianne Walker has a B.S. in Biology and is a graduate of the California School of Podiatric Medicine, UC Irvine. She continued her training at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, where she was one of a handful of podiatrists to be trained and certified as a General Surgery Intern prior to starting her podiatry training. Dr. Walker will lead a discussion on how to care for your feet and ankle as we age.

Getting Around on Transit Tuesday, March 19, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Presenter: Sean Harley Location: Danville Senior Center Come learn about your public transit options and how to get around town without driving! This Buzz session will provide information on riding the local transit system, including planning your trip, tips for riding, and fare options for seniors. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for a Senior Clipper Card, which automatically provides discounted fares for transit services across the Bay Area. Finally, information will be presented on ADA paratransit services and other mobility options for seniors.

Classes Tips & Resources to Successfully Age in Place Tuesday, March 26, 10:00 am–11:00 am Presenter: Bryan Riddle and Kelly Smith Location: Danville Senior Center Aging comes with its own set of challenges. Will I be able to remain in my home? Will I need to bring in a caregiver to help me? What would a caregiver cost? Does Medicare pay all of it? Is it too late to get long term care insurance?

Who will pay my bills and set up my medications if I can’t do it myself? Knowledge is power and knowing the different resources available for aging in place is something we should all be prepared for. Bryan Riddle from Senior Visionary Services and Kelly Smith from Better Homes and Gardens will discuss a variety of topics from home care, home health, hospice, senior housing options, and many more. Bring your questions and let’s try to find solutions!

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Intergenerational Smart Phone & Tablet Help Friday, January 4, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Friday, February 1, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Friday, March 1, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Danville Senior Center, Community Hall The mission of this program is to connect seniors and youth within our community by volunteering to “dial in” seniors to the world of internet using modern gadgets in a non-stressful, engaging, friendly setting. Bring your phones, iPads, or other digital devices to get assistance. An adult coordinator will accompany the youth volunteers. Free.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring Location: Danville Senior Center, Conference Room Computer tutoring sessions are for those who need assistance with Apple and/or PC Products. Please call 925-314-3430 to make an appointment. Fees: $4/per session.

MAC Users Tuesdays: 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm Volunteer Instructor: Catherine Statley Questions on Microsoft Office programs and systems, setting up email, basic internet searches, printing and saving as well as configuring new laptops. Students may bring their own laptop or one with Windows XP will be provided.

PC/Apple MAC Users Wednesdays: 3:30 pm & 4:15 pm (45-minute appointments) Volunteer Instructor: Clark Murray Clark will assist you with questions on either a MAC product/ PC platform.

ART/MUSIC CLASSES Acrylic Painting Monday, January 7-February 11, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Fees: $100(R) $120(N) Monday, February 25-March 25, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Fees: $100(R) $120(N) Location: Danville Senior Center, Art Room Instructor: Zina Kassab Learn all about painting with acrylics, with emphasis on composition, color mixing and brush work. Participants will also learn all about acrylic techniques and textures. Students will be guided with a step-by-step instruction; no experience necessary. We will paint the landscape scene from a photo. You can bring your own or use one of the provided pictures. $8 materials fee. No class 1/21

COOKING CLASSES Cooking with James & Coni South American Treats Thursday, March 14, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall A Instructor: James Donnelly This month will feature foods from a number of different South American countries such as Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Brazil.

Fees: $10(R) $12(N)

DANCE CLASSES Bollywood Dance Fusion Wednesday, January 9-30, 9:30 am-10:30 am Wednesday, February 20–March 13, 9:30 am-10:30 am Fees: $68(R) $82(N) Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Kiran Easwarachandran Movement is the deepest language of the mind and body where we find connection, joy, healing, resonance and meaning. Come find this body-mind connection through the magical music of Bollywood, connect with your body, groove to a different beat, and mostly, be in the joy of movement. No dance experience needed! Come dressed comfortably to dance/sweat/workout. Please bring water.

Dancercise Wednesday, January 2-March 27, 10:55 am-11:50 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Reggie Kwan and Bonnie Braga A variety of steps will be taught and combined to help people build physical fitness, strong minds and happy hearts. Contemporary line dances will be taught to a variety of music.

This class is designed for beginner to intermediate levels. Line dance experience is recommended. Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

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Classes Line Dance (High Beginner)

Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement

Thursday, January 3–March 28, 10:00 am-11:00 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Minnie Choi and Joyce Lee Explore different music from a variety of music genres. Each dance is repeated until everyone is comfortable with the dance. This class is suitable for dancers with some dance experience. (YouTube superlinedance.com.) No class 2/14, 2/21, 2/28. Fees: $40(R) $48(N)

Tuesday, Jan. 8 – Feb. 5, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Fees: $50(R) $60(N) Tuesday, March 5-26, 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Fees: $40(R) $48(N) Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Naffie Fischbacher This classroom application of the Feldenkrais Method® uses gentle movement explorations to teach you to move with greater ease and efficiency. Regular students enjoy posture, improved breathing and coordination, as well as increased flexibility and grace in action. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and bring a mat.

Line Dance (Easy Intermediate) Thursday, January 3 – March 28, 11:15 am-12:15 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Minnie Choi and Joyce Lee A fun, healthy, social workout. Current choreographies will be taught to a variety of music genres with both fast and slow dances. Must know all the dance terminology. Line dance experience, familiarity with terminology, count and basic steps preferred. (YouTube superlinedance.com). No class 2/14, 2/21, 2/28. Fees: $40(R) $48(N)

EXERCISE CLASSES Cardio Circuit for the Active Senior

Gentle Stretch Monday, January 7–March 25, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Rosalyn Lee Treat the body to healthy stretching that elongates muscles, aligns joints and improves flexibility, balance and core condition. Bring a mat and a dish-sized towel. No class 1/21, 2/18.

Fees: $56(R) $67(N)

Tuesday, January 15–February 12, 10:30 am–11:30 am Tuesday, February 19–March 19, 10:30 am–11:30 am Location: Town Meeting Hall, Auditorium Instructor: Felicia Viera This is a circuit training class utilizing weight training and cardiovascular stations to tone and strengthen the body. Non-impact aerobics, core, and strength training exercise with the use of hand weights, resistant bands, and exercise balls, ending with a cool down. Chairs will be provided to offer support.

Equipment needed: resistance band, light hand weights(optional), 7-9” exercise ball, mat (optional).

Fees: $45(R) $54(N)

Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dance

Chair Yoga for Seniors

Luk Tung Kuen

Location: Town Meeting Hall Wednesday, January 2-February 6, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Fees: $60(R) $75(N) Wednesday, February 13-March 27, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Fees: $70(R) $84(N) Instructor: Linda Burkard Yoga has been shown to improve overall health when practiced regularly. As with many forms of exercise, it can be modified for people of varying abilities. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. It is beneficial for people with limited mobility. In this class, we will focus on a “whole body tune-up” with work on joints, bones and muscles, while bringing calm and stability to the mind, body and heart.

Wednesday, January 9–March 27, 10:00 am-10:50 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Chia Chia Chien This is a very popular worldwide exercise with 36 postures.

Each posture has its own pattern, which is repeated 5-10 times. Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

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Monday and/or Wednesday, January 7–March 27, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Lorie McGuinness Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing is a dance fitness class for the non-dancer that provides a total body workout that includes strength, flexibility and endurance in a safely choreographed format suitable for all ages and is suitable for active seniors. No class 1/21 and 2/18, and 2 weeks TBD by instructor.

Fees: Mon. OR Wed. - $80(R) $96(N) Mon. and Wed.- $140(R) $168(N)

Mat Pilates - Tuesday Tuesday, January 15–March 26, 8:30 am-9:30 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall A Instructor: Felicia Viera This class works towards toning, flexibility, better posture, efficient movement and mind & body connection.

We will work from the deepest layers of muscle which stabilize and support ideal posture and alignment. Bring mat and small Pilates ball (Instructor will have balls available for $8).

Fees: $88(R) $106(N)

Registration Form—January/February/March S

Registration Dates: December 11 (Residents) December 12 (Open Registration)

INSTRUCTIONS: To register, check the Register box next to each activity you would like to participate and print the name of the registrant (s). You will receive a receipt confirming your registration. R= residents fee; N= non-residents fee. Times listed for each Senior Sneaker

trip are approximate and checklists will be emailed one week prior to date of trip with exact time.

Refunds will not be given for trips with less than 10 business days’ notice or if tickets have already been purchased.

5 days' notice required for cancellation of class registration. A $20 processing fee will be charged for check refunds; a $5 processing fee for card refunds. Effective July 1, 2018, a credit card convenience fee of 2.99% ($2 minimum) will be charged for all credit card transactions.

Please note that participants will receive a receipt via email. An email address is required for registration.

All participants should review their receipts for accuracy and call (925) 314-3430 with any discrepancies or questions.

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Sunday February 3 Thursday February 28

De Young Museum Activity Code: 20530 SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday March 27

New Year, New You! Activity Code: 19564 Breakfast with Friends at Crumbs Activity Code: 20539

Friday January 11 Wednesday January 23

Munro’s Lights Exhibit & Dinner at Montalvo Arts Activity Code: 20538

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Sunday March 10 Date

Time (approximate) 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

3:30 pm – 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Time (approximate)

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Fee $120R $144N $70R $84N $135R $162N $80R $96N Fee

$10R $12N

9:00 am – 11:30 am

$15R $18N

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

$10R $12N

Valentine’s Day Brunch & Line Dancing Activity Code: 19584

Wednesday February 13

10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Sixties at Fifty Activity Code: 20558

Friday February 22

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Friday March 15

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Lunch Program Orientation Activity Code: 20600 Driver Safety Manager I Activity Code: 19375

Tuesday January 8 Tuesday January 15

Chinese New Year Celebration Activity Code: 19130

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SENIOR SNEAKER TRIPS Come from Away Activity Code: 20534 AdVANtures: Glassy Baby Glassblowing Experience Activity Code: 19594

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Activity Code: 20529

2019: Your Year to Succeed at Weight Loss Activity Code: 19381 Aging Well, Care Options & Difficult Conversations Activity Code: 19376 Mind Fit: Activities to Boost Brain Health Activity Code: 20621 Mild Cognitive Impairment vs. Dementia Activity Code: 19563 Premier Travel: 2019 Trip Overview Activity Code: 19389 The Top Five Social Security Mistakes to Avoid Activity Code: 19386 Cannabis for Insomnia & Sleep-Related Issues Activity Code: 20552 Foot & Ankle Care Activity Code: 19631 Getting Around on Transit Activity Code: 19379

Sunday February 17

Tuesday January 22 Tuesday January 29

Tuesday February 5

Tuesday February 12 Tuesday February 19

Tuesday February 26 Tuesday March 5

Tuesday March 12

Tuesday March 19

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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Tips & Resources to Successfully Age in Place Activity Code: 20608

Tuesday March 26

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Free

AARP 2-Day Smart Driver Course Activity Code: 19109 AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course Activity Code: 19592 Acrylic Painting Activity Code: 19557 Acrylic Painting Activity Code: 19558 *New* Aging Gracefully Activity Code: 19596 Bollywood Dance Fusion Activity Code: 19575 Bollywood Dance Fusion Activity Code: 19576

Thursday 1/3 & 1/10

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Monday 1/7-2/11

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

$100R $120N

Wednesday 3/6 – 3/20

Wednesday 1/9 – 1/30 Wednesday 2/20 – 3/13

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Defending a Bridge Hand: Conventions Review Activity Code: 19561 Cardio Circuit for the Active Senior Activity Code: 19511 Cardio Circuit for the Active Senior Activity Code: 19512 *New* Chair Yoga for Seniors Activity Code: 19586 *New* Chair Yoga for Seniors Activity Code: 19587 Cooking with James & Coni – South American Treats Activity Code: 19569 Dancercise Activity Code: 19588

Thursday 1/17-3/7 Tuesday 1/15-2/12 Tuesday 2/19-3/19 Tuesday 1/2- 2/6 Tuesday 2/13 – 3/27 Thursday 3/14 Wednesday 1/2-3/27

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement Activity Code: 19559

Tuesday 3/5-3/26 Monday 1/7-3/25

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Bridge Basics One: An Introduction Activity Code: 19560

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement Activity Code: 17928 Gentle Stretch Activity Code: 19514

*New* Grandparent & Me – Playtime Together Activity Code: 19580

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Thursday 3/7

Monday 2/25-3/25

Wednesday 1/16-3/13

Tuesday 1/8-2/5

9:30 am – 10:30 am

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday 3/1

Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing Activity Code:19582

Mon/Wed 1/7-3/27

Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing Activity Code: 19583 Kamanawanaplaya Ukulele Club Activity Code: 19513

Wednesday 1/9-3/27 Thursday 1/3 – 3/28

Monday 1/7-3/25

Thursday 1/3 – 3/28

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See class info $100R $120N

$100R $120N $68R $82N $68R $82N

$100R $120N

10:55 am - 11:50 am

$100R $120N $45R $54N $45R $54N $60R $75N $70R $84N $10R $12N $30 R $36 N

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

$40R $48N

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

10:30 am – 11:30 am

10:30 am – 11:30 am

11:30 am – 12:30 pm 11:30 am – 12:30 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday 2/1

Line Dance (High Beginner) Activity Code: 19507

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Friday 1/4

Intergenerational Smart Phone & Tablet Help Activity Code: 18567

Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing Activity Code: 19581

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Wednesday 3/6-3/27

Intergenerational Smart Phone & Tablet Help Activity Code: 18568

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday 3/4 – 3/25

Group Health Coaching Series: Session I Activity Code: 19597

Intergenerational Smart Phone & Tablet Help Activity Code: 18566

Time (approximate)

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

10:00 am - 11:00 am

$50R $60N $56R $67N

$50R $60N $195R $234N Free Free Free

$140R $168N $80R $96N

$80R $96N $30R $36N

$40R $48N

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Participant Initials

CLASSES (Continued)

Date

Time (approximate)

Fee

Line Dance (High Beginner) Activity Code: 19507

Thursday 1/3 – 3/28

10:00 am - 11:00 am

$40R $48N

Luk Tung Kuen Activity Code: 19525

Wednesday 1/9-3/27

10:00 am - 10:50 am

$30R $36N

Mat Pilates (Tuesday) Activity Code: 19509

Tuesday 1/15-3/26

8:30 am - 9:30 am

$88R $106N

Line Dance (Easy Intermediate) Activity Code: 19508 A Matter of Balance Activity Code: 19570

Mat Pilates (Friday) Activity Code: 19515

Thursday 1/3 – 3/28

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Tuesday 2/5-3/26

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

$40R $48N

$16R $19N

Spanish Beginning 1 Activity Code: 19572

Friday 1/4-3/29 Monday 1/7, 2/4, 3/4 Wednesday 2/6-3/27 Tuesday 1/8-3/26 Friday 1/4-1/25 Friday 2/1-2/22 Friday 3/1-3/29 Tuesday 1/22-3/26

Spanish Conversation Activity Code: 19573

Monday 1/28-3/25

10:30 am - 11:30 am

$135R $162N

STEM Club Activity Code: 19577

Tuesday January 22

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Peer Support Group Activity Code: 19585

QiGong - Shibashi for Seniors Activity Code: 19567 *New Name* Senior Self-Defense with Cane Assistance Activity Code: 19568 Senior Stretch+ (Arthritis Friendly) Activity Code: 19522 Senior Stretch+ (Arthritis Friendly) Activity Code: 19523 Senior Stretch+ (Arthritis Friendly) Activity Code: 19524 Spanish Beginning 2 Activity Code: 19571

Spanish Intermediate Activity Code: 19574

Monday 1/28-3/25

Tuesday 1/22-3/26

STEM Club Activity Code: 19578

Tuesday February 26

Strength and Tone Activity Code: 19635

Thursday 1/3-1/31

STEM Club Activity Code: 19579

Tuesday March 26

8:30 am - 9:30 am

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

12:10 pm - 1:10 pm 9:00 am - 10:00 am 9:15 am - 10:15 am 9:15 am - 10:15 am 9:15 am - 10:15 am

11:00 am -12:00 pm 9:00 am – 10:00 am

9:30 am – 10:45 am 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

$104R $125N $30R $36N $30R $36N $30R $36N $32R $38N $32R $38N $40R $48N $150R $180N $135R $162N

$160R $192N Free Free

$40R $48N

Strength and Tone Activity Code: 19636

Thursday 2/7-2/28

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

$32R $38N

Stretch & Strengthen Activity Code:19510

Wednesday 1/16-3/27

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

$88R $106N

*New Time* T’ai Chi Chih & QiGong Activity Code: 19520

Tuesday, 1/8-3/26

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

$30R $36N

Saturday 2/9

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Free

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

$110R $132N

Strength and Tone Activity Code: 19637

Tai Chi Activity Code: 19519

Welcome to Medicare Activity Code: 18563 Welcome to Medicare Activity Code: 18564 Welcome to Medicare Activity Code: 18565 Yoga - Monday Activity Code: 19516

Thursday 3/7-3/28

Wednesday 1/9-3/27 Saturday 1/12

Saturday 3/9 Monday 1/7 - 3/25

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:50 am

10:00 am - 12:30 pm 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

$32R $38N

$30R $36N Free

Free

Yoga - Monday Activity Code: 19517

Yoga-Wednesday Activity Code: 19518 Zumba - Monday Activity Code: 19632 Zumba - Monday Activity Code:19633 Zumba - Monday Activity Code:19634 Zumba - Saturday Activity Code: 19638 Zumba - Saturday Activity Code:19639 Zumba - Saturday Activity Code:19640 Zumba Gold Activity Code:20533

Monday 1/7 - 3/25

Wednesday 1/9 - 3/27 Monday 1/7 - 1/28 Monday 2/4 - 2/25 Monday 3/4- 3/25 Saturday 1/5 - 1/26 Saturday 2/2 – 2/23 Saturday 3/2 – 3/30 Tuesday 1/8 – 3/26

Credit Card Transaction Fee

$110R $132N

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

$132R $158N

8:15 am - 9:30 am

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

9:00 am - 10:00 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Total Fees (from all pages)

$

2.99% of total fees ($2.00 minimum)

$

Grand Total

$

$24R $29N $24R $29N $32R $38N $32R $38N $32R $38N $40R $48N $120R $144N

REGISTRATION INFORMATION On-line Registration On-line registration for residents will begin at 8:30 am on Tuesday, December 11. You must already have your account set up.

Mail or drop off your registration form to the Danville Senior Center or the Danville Community Center. All resident registrations received by Monday, December 10 at 5:00 pm will be processed beginning Tuesday, December 11 with no priority given. Open Registration will begin on Wednesday, December 12.

If you wish to register by mail, complete the form and mail with payment to: Danville Senior Center, Attn: Class Registrations 115 E. Prospect Avenue, Danville, CA 94526 Checks payable to: Town of Danville PLEASE NOTE: EACH INDIVIDUAL MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND BIRTHDATE Participant 1 Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________Date of Birth: ______________________________ Participant 2 Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________Date of Birth: ______________________________ Address/City________________________________________________________________________________________Zip:_______________________________ Home Phone: _________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________________ Credit Card No: ___________________________________________________________

Exp. Date: ____________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________________ CVV Number: __________________________________ Please note that participants will receive a receipt via email. An email address is required for registration.

All participants should review their receipts for accuracy and call (925) 314-3430 with any discrepancies or questions.

Classes Mat Pilates - Friday

Strength and Tone

Friday, January 4–March 29, 8:30 am-9:30 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Rosalyn Lee This class works towards toning, flexibility, better posture, efficient movement and mind & body connection. We will work from the deepest layers of muscle which stabilize and support ideal posture and alignment. Bring a mat, small Pilates ball, and resistance strap. (Instructor will provide props if you do not have them). Fees: $104(R) $125(N)

Thursday, January 3-31, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Fees: $40(R) $48(N) Thursday, February 7-28, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Thursday, March 7-28, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Fees: $32(R) $38(N) Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Parandis Banifatemi This is a full body workout class which puts every muscle to work. You get a combination of balance, toning, strength and endurance with some aerobics in between. Students can use 2-3 lb. and/or heavier 5-8 lb. dumbbells. Class can be done with or without weights.

Qigong-Shibashi for Seniors Wednesday, February 6–March 27, 12:10 pm-1:10 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Jim Donnelly Qigong (Chi Kung) is an ancient Chinese mild exercise system practiced for health maintenance, healing and increasing vitality. Qigong is an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intentions with gentle movements to reduce stress, build stamina, vitality and enhance the immune system. Shibashi is an 18-movement form of flowing qi gong that is easy to learn and practice. Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes. Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

Senior Self-Defense with Cane Assist

Stretch and Strengthen

Tuesday, January 8–March 26, 9:00 am-10:00 am Location: Town Meeting Hall, Auditorium Instructor: Jim Donnelly This class will teach a number of useful, practical self-defense concepts. This is not a martial arts class; however, students will learn techniques that are useful in protecting oneself. It is intended to provide participants with more confidence in their daily lives. Although practice with a cane is not mandatory, cane techniques will be included in this class. Instructor, Jim Donnelly, is a certified Senior Cane Self-Defense instructor and also holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate. He will be assisted by senior level cane self-defense practitioners.

Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

Wednesday, January 16–March 27, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Fees: $88(R) $106(N) Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Felicia Viera Treat the body to healthy stretching and strengthening that elongates and tones muscles, aligns joints, and improves flexibility, balance and core conditioning. Bring a mat and a resistance band. This is a sit or stand class. Make up classes on Mondays 2:30 pm–3:30 pm.

Senior Stretch+ Light Fitness (Arthritis Friendly) Friday, January 4-25, 9:15 am-10:15 am Friday, February 1-22, 9:15 am-10:15 am Fees: $32(R) $38(N) Friday, March 1-29, 9:15 am-10:15 am Fees: $40(R) $48(N) Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Sylvia Rodriguez This active aging exercise class is designed to help seniors and individuals suffering from arthritis to maintain their cardiovascular health, strength and flexibility. The main purpose is to be able to enjoy activities of everyday life without pain or injury.

Welcome you to enjoy the benefits of light functional movement in a group. Arthritis condition not required. Bring a mat to class.

Tai Chi Wednesday, January 9–March 27, 9:00 am-9:50 am Location: Danville Community Center, Valley Oak Room Instructors: Josie Fong & Cynthia Lau Learn the simplified 24-form Tai Chi step-by-step. It is a low-impact, weight bearing exercise with body movement, balance control, muscle coordination and stretches. Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

T’ai Chi Chih & Qigong Tuesday, January 8-March 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Mary Case Tai Chi is a moving meditation that cultivates health, serenity and longevity. The non-impact movements are easy and adaptable to anyone’s range of motion, including those who need to do the movements while seated. With 20 easy-tolearn movements, anyone can participate.

Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

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Classes Yoga

A Matter of Balance

Monday, January 7–March 25, 11:00 am-12:15 pm Location: Danville Community Center, Valley Oak Room Monday, January 7–March 25, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm Fees: $110(R) $132(N) Location: Town Meeting Hall Wednesday, January 9–March 27, 8:15 am-9:30 am Fees: $132(R) $158(N) Location: Danville Senior Center Instructor: Marcia Conroy Basic foundations of yoga are taught in a gentle modified style. Focus includes stretching, weight-bearing poses, sequences designed to improve heart rate, enhance mobile stability, and stress relief. Yoga mat required. Wear comfortable clothing. No class on 1/21 and 2/18 for Monday classes.

Tuesday, February 5-March 26, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Jim Donnelly In partnership with Meals on Wheels Diablo, a Matter of Balance (MOB) is an evidence-based fall prevention program that focuses on overcoming the fear of falling and increasing physical activity through learning assertive behaviors, making the home safer, and following an exercise program designed to improve balance. The course includes 8 two-hour sessions taught by two trained coaches, and covers many activities that seniors face at home and in the community. Must preregister and attend all classes. Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes. Fees: $16(R) $19(N)

Zumba Monday, January 7-28, 4:15 pm-5:15 pm Monday, February 4-25, 4:15 pm-5:15 pm Fees: $24(R) $29(N) Monday, March 4-25, 4:15 pm-5:15 pm Saturday, January 5-26, 9:00 am-10:00 am Saturday, February 2-23, 9:00 am-10:00 am Fees: $32(R) $38(N) Saturday, March 2-30, 9:00 am-10:00 am Fees: $40(R) $48(N) Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Parandis Banifatemi Zumba is designed to bring people together to sweat! Once the Latin rhythms start, you’ll see why Zumba is called exercise in disguise. Super fun! No class 1/21, 2/18.

Zumba Gold Tuesday, January 8-March 26, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Instructor: Rachel Dala Ditch the workout! Come join the party! Zumba GOLD is for Everyone! This fun and exciting aerobic Latin-based dance fitness class combines easily to follow steps paired with amazing music. Burn calories while having fun! Fees: $120(R) $144(N)

HEALTH & WELLNESS CLASSES Aging Gracefully Wednesday, March 6-20, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Location: VMB: Meeting Room Instructors: Jennifer Wiley, Barbara Gordon In this course, we will expand, explore and shift our beliefs about aging consciously, learn to become compassionate and loving towards yourself and others around aging. Explore becoming graceful and have more gratitude in your life and ways to achieve balance within our inner and outer lives.

Fees: $100(R) $120(N)

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Group Health Coaching Series: Session I Wednesday, March 6–March 27, 3:00 pm-4:15 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Room C Presenter: Mary Motto “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Source: Hippocrates. Can it truly be this simple to prevent the nation’s Top 5 Health Threats: Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Obesity, Hypertension and Diabetes? Join me as we explore how food and lifestyle choices directly affect our health and learn how to prevent these common threats. Together, we will create your health plan to reflect your personal goals and action steps. You’ll learn to apply Positive Psychology tools to more easily make sustainable lifestyle choices. Each week will build on prior successes to match your progress. Between sessions, you’ll practice action plans to move you closer to your goals.

The objective of this course is to offer participants a fresh, flexible approach for achieving sustainable health goals in an intimate, supportive group setting. Please come to class with your top three health goals, a notebook and a pen. Groups will be limited to six participants. Book fee: $11.

Fees: $195(R) $234(N)

GAMES/MIND ENRICHMENT CLASSES ACBL Bridge Friday, January 4-March 29, 11:00 am-2:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Room A Instructor: Michael Gosnell Friday morning play is limited to players with less than 1500 Master Points. Join a friendly and fun game. Pre-registration advised. Call Michael at (925) 891-4200 for available partners (not guaranteed). Online registration not available. Fees: $8/ day(R) $9/day(N)

Clubs & Groups Bridge Basics One: An Introduction

Spanish - Beginning 2

Wednesday, January 16–March 13, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Michael Gosnell Come learn the game of games! We will go over hand evaluation, opening bids and responses along with the basics of declarer play and defense. No experience required. Makeup class on 3/13/19. Fees: $100(R) $120(N)

Monday, January 28–March 25, 9:00 am-10:00 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Marta Castaneda This class is for students with some previous exposure to Spanish. Please contact the instructor if you are not sure about your level. Basic beginner’s vocabulary to have short dialogues and conversation. Required materials: “Easy Spanish, Step by Step” by Barbara Bregstein, Editorial McGraw Hill. $2 materials fee due to instructor at the start of class. No class 1/21, 2/18.

Fees: $135(R) $162(N)

Defending a Bridge Hand: Conventions Review Thursday, January 17–March 7, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Location: Town Meeting Hall, Auditorium Instructor: Michael Gosnell Learn the basics of defense in bridge. We will also review some basic conventions. Understanding of basic bidding required. Fees: $100(R) $120(N)

Grandparent & Me – Playtime Together with LEGO® Monday, March 4-25, 10:00 am-11:00 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall C Instructor: Denise Lee, Snapology A workshop in Lego brick building not only to strengthen fine motor skills and cognitive brain function, but one to get you playing more with your family and grandkids.

Fees: $50(R) $60(N)

Game Day Friday, January 4-March 29, 11:00 am-1:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Art Room Games, games, games galore at the Danville Senior Center.

Play your favorite board games, cards, dominoes and poker (chips only). Bring your friends for a morning of fun. Registration not required. Free.

Senior Friday Bridge Friday, January 4-March 29, 8:30 am–1:00 pm Location: Town Meeting Hall Call coordinators Flo Ahern at (925) 718-5468 or Bill Iles at (925) 216-1203 for reservations, or email williamiles@comcast. net. Experienced players only. Fees: $2 per person, per day.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE/SENIOR Spanish – Beginning 1 Tuesday, January 22–March 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Marta Castaneda This class is for students who are taking Spanish for the very first time. Learn phrases, salutations, vocabulary, numbers, etc. Basic beginner’s vocabulary to have short dialogues and conversation. Required materials: Easy Spanish, Step by Step

by Barbara Bregstein, Editorial McGraw Hill. $2 materials fee due to instructor on the first day of class.

Fees: $150(R) $180(N)

Spanish Conversation Monday, January 28–March 25, 10:30 am-11:30 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Marta Castaneda This class is for students who have some knowledge of Spanish. We will continue learning vocabulary, grammar and conversational Spanish. We will use the workbook, “Spanish Three Years,” by Nassi-Levy, 2nd edition. We will also read and discuss articles given in class. $2 materials fee due to instructor at the start of class. No class 1/21, 2/18. Fees: $135(R) $162(N)

Spanish, Intermediate Tuesday, January 22–March 26, 9:30 am-10:45 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Marta Castaneda For students with some Spanish knowledge who want to continue learning and improving their language skills. Required materials: “Easy Spanish, Step-by-Step,” by Barbara Bregstein.

Editorial McGraw Hill. $2 materials fee due to instructor at the start of class. Fees: $160(R) $192(N)

CLUBS & GROUPS Danville Senior Book Club Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Art Room Join friends each month as they discuss the pre-selected books listed below. Participants are responsible for obtaining and reading their own book and should read it prior to attending the discussion. Free.

January The End of the World as we Know it By: Robert Goolrick Beautifully written, often humorous, sometimes sweet, ultimately shocking, this is a son’s story of looking back with both love and anger at the parents who gave him life and then robbed him of it, who created his world and then destroyed it; it has been described as a difficult painful read, but has also been described as a searing, exquisitely written, amazing turning inside out of a devastated man’s soul.

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Clubs & Groups February

Peer Support Group

Deception By: Phillip Roth At the center of the story are two adulterers in their hiding place. He is a middle-aged American writer named Philip, living in London, and she is an articulate, intelligent, well-educated Englishwoman compromised by a humiliating marriage to which, in her thirties, she is already nervously half-resigned.

The action consists of conversation—mainly the lovers talking to each other before and after making love. Roth’s writing describes the tightly enclosed world of intimacy with a directness that has no equal in American fiction

Monday, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Facilitator: Susan B. Cohen, MFT This will be a commitment of three classes. A continuation of issues of aging, finding purpose and coping with transitions.

This will be a facilitated group led by a peer. Hearing each other’s voices helps us to feel more connected and not as isolated.

Participants are encouraged to listen to one another with an open heart. Tools for coping will be offered. Confidentiality will be stressed as well. Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

STEM Club March Out of Bounds By: Val McDermid Karen Pirie finds herself irresistibly drawn to another mystery that she has no business investigating. When a teenage joyrider crashes a stolen car and ends up in a coma, a routine DNA test reveals a connection to an unsolved murder from twenty-two years before. Finding the answer to the cold case should be straightforward. But it’s as twisted as the DNA helix itself and she finds that nothing is as it seems.

Danville Senior Citizens Club Mondays, January 7-March 25, 9:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Community Hall Mah-Jongg, and free drop-in bridge lessons available 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bingo 11:30 am-2:00 pm. New members welcome. Membership fee: $15/year. Contact Patricia Graber at (925) 443-0268.

Hiking Club The Danville Area Senior Hikes (DASH) is open to adults ages 55 and up. Most hikes are not strenuous, but gradients are involved due to the local terrain. Distances are usually 4-5 miles, and the pace is moderate. Hikes are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Contact Senior Services at (925) 314-3430 or email seniors@danville.ca.gov to be added to the e-mail hike information list. Free.

Kamanawanaplaya Ukulele Club Thursday, January 3-March 28, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Jack Fraser Have fun singing and playing the ukulele! Players must provide their own ukulele. New participants will need to purchase The Daily Ukulele (yellow book) and the Daily Ukulele - Leap Year Edition (blue book). Fees: $30(R) $36(N)

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Meets 4th Tuesday of each month: 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 2:30 pm-4:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Join us one Tuesday afternoon a month when we get together at the Senior Center to dig into topics from the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Presentations have covered diverse topics such as Tunnel Engineering, Light and Electron Microscopy, Jet Engines, and Cardiac function. Participants are invited to present and lead discussion on topics of special interest or experience for them. Registration encouraged. For more information, please visit mathandscience.org/STEM or email Tom Bauer at tbauer@mathandscience.org. Free.

Writing Group Friday, January 4-March 29, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Gordon Lindsay This group’s purpose is to give participants a weekly schedule for writing and provide support by writing in the same room together and is based on the Shut Up and Write Groups throughout the Bay Area. We’ll have approximately 10 minutes to chat about writing at the end of each session. We won’t share aloud and there will be no writing exercises. Registration not required. Free.

LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AARP Smart Driver 2-Day Course Thursday, January 3, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Thursday, January 10, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Location: Oak Hill Park Community Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Certified AARP Volunteer Instructor This course is designed for drivers 50 and older and covers normal physical changes and provides techniques to compensate for these changes. Participants must attend both days to complete the course. The course includes an auto insurance discount certificate. Instructor will collect checks made payable to AARP at beginning of class. Fees: $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Please note: Instructor cannot accept cash.

Community Resources AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course

Personal Counseling Services

Thursday, March 7, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Location: Oak Hill Park Community Center, Meeting Room Instructor: Certified AARP Volunteer Instructor This four-hour refresher course is designed for drivers 50 and older who have taken the complete eight-hour AARP Smart Driver course in the last three years. It covers normal physical changes and provides techniques to compensate for these changes. The course includes an auto insurance discount certificate. Instructor will collect checks made payable to AARP at beginning of class. Fees: $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Please note: Instructor cannot accept cash.

Location: Danville Senior Center, Conference Room Discovery Counseling Center Dr. Fran Rapoport, PHD, is available for individual & group counseling services. Confidentiality& privacy will be protected. For an appointment, call Dr. Fran (925) 837-0505, ext. 314.

AARP Free Tax Preparation for Seniors Free Tax Preparation for the 2019 tax season will again be offered by Tax-Aide’s AARP sponsored program providing IRS certified tax counselors for Danville residents. Tax-Aide does not specify an income limit but targets low and moderate income taxpayers of any age with special attention given to seniors 60 plus. The tax preparation service will be available at the Veteran’s Memorial Building of SRV. The site will be open every Tuesday starting February 5th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Walk-ins welcome. Beginning January 7, 2019, call (925) 4807202 for more information or to make an appointment.

Welcome to Medicare Seminar Saturday, January 12, 10:00 am–12:30 pm Saturday, February 9, 10:00 am–12:30 pm Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am–12:30 pm A workshop for those new to Medicare. You will learn about Parts A, B, C, D and the benefits they offer. Learn ways to supplement Medicare using a Medigap or Medicare Advantage Plan and how to select a Part D Prescription Drug Plan. Extensive materials provided. Registration required. Please sign up for only one session. Free.

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Blood Pressure Screening 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10:00 am-11:00 am Location: Danville Senior Center, Conference Room Facilitator: Kathleen Maxwell Seniors can drop in for a free blood-pressure screening. No appointment necessary. Free.

HICAP Counseling for Medicare Beneficiaries and their Families 4th Monday of each month, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Wednesdays, 8:45 am-11:00 am and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Location: Danville Senior Center, Conference Room Instructor: Contra Costa County Staff/HICAP Counselors HICAP provides free and objective counseling and advocacy services for Medicare enrollment as well as issues involving Medicare and associated insurance programs. For an appointment, call (925) 602-4168. Free.

Notary Public Services Mary Maki is available for notary services at the Senior Center by appointment only, Monday through Wednesday. Please call 925-683-2835 to make an appointment. Free.

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Registration: December 11 (Residents); December 12 (Open Registration) View or download the Silver Streak online at www.danville.ca.gov/seniors or view a copy at any Town Office location.

You can also register for all activities at www.danvillerecguide.com. If you would like to learn how to register online, please contact the Danville Senior Center to set up an appointment. One of our staff members will assist you.

Location:

Screening Room Movie Series Movies are shown on non-Silver Screen Fridays at the Danville Senior Center Community Hall C at 1:45 pm. FREE. Registration not required.

Village Theatre

Movies Dates: 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29

Silver Screen Movies Movie Dates: 1/4, 1/8, 3/8

FREE

In the Next Issue of the Silver Streak…

Movies are shown Fridays at 1:45 p.m.

• Performer information for the Annual Senior Variety Show

Please contact Senior Services at (925) 314-3430 to get a list of scheduled movies.

Registration is not required.

• Sunrise Art Class • Spring Senior Bocce Program FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.DANVILLE.CA.GOV/SENIORS To join our Senior Movie mailing list, please send your email to seniors@danville.ca.gov.