Happy May Members!
In April, our theme was “Celebration of the Arts.” We held Hands on Art every Friday and created Flower Pedal Tea Lights, Pressed Flower Candles, Spring Centerpieces, and Decoupage Pots! Local volunteer group LG Art Docents provided a fabulous card making workshop. Food for Thought had 3 special guests with local Girl Scout Guides presenting and plenty of cookies for sampling. Members took a walking field trip to our neighbors at New Museum Los Gatos to see the ArtNow Exhibit, an annual juried high school exhibition. Kiana instructed two free Chair Zumba classes to get us moving. Member Rosemarie provided an author talk exploring her book, Born Into Chaos. We hosted two uplifting drumming circles with all participants playing along on percussion instruments. Thank you for joining us for April activities and events!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month; we encourage you to try one small change to boost your mood this month. Here are a few tried and true ways: move your body for even just ten minutes a day, get outside for a few minutes of sunshine, listen to upbeat music, socialize by texting/calling/or chatting with a friend at programs, list 3 things you are grateful for, eat a healthy snack, practice deep breathing, and of course join in some of our 55 Plus programs! One way we support this is through our Annual Resource Fair. On Saturday May 17th from 10am-2pm we will host over 40 local service providers and you’ll have a chance at winning plenty of raffle prizes. Did you know that we also now have Healing Hearts, a Grief Support group? Check out the calendar for dates and times. Three members will lead a special guest speaker series this month: Gus speaking about a lighthearted approach to physical and mental challenges with weight loss, Mary discussing anxiety, and Raymond exploring our dreams! Wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day and looking forward to celebrating with you for Mother’s Day High Tea as well, get out your teacups and fancy hats!
Also in May, we teamed up with Local Kitchens for a 55 Plus fundraiser. Local Kitchens hosts menus from several different restaurants and acclaimed chefs under one roof. Visit the Los Gatos location, 681 Blossom Hill Rd, on the dates below and use our special code, 20% will be donated back to the 55 Plus Program! Check out the online menu at bit.ly/LGlocalkitchen.
Saturday May 17th 10:30AM- 10:00PM
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Sincerely,
Lisanne Kennedy Recreation Coordinator
Monday May 19th 10:30AM-10:00PM
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Food for Thought with Girl Scouts
MAY 1ST-9TH
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LG Thrive Foundation Movie (Cinelux) $10 tickets
9:45AM-12:45PM St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *No Drop Ins
10:00AM-1:30PM
Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:30PM-4:30PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Casual Bridge (Hall) $5 Register 1:00PM-3:00PM
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3)
9:30AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:40PM-1:55PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *Register $5 3:00PM-4:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL 11:30AM-12:20PM ZUMBA Gold Chair (YRC Rm B) *Register $5 12:45PM-1:35PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
12:30PM-4:15PM
NEW Tabletop Open Play: Mah Jongg, Canasta & More (Hall) 2:00PM-4:30PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL
11:30AM-12:20PM ZUMBA Gold Chair (YRC Rm B) *Register $5 12:45PM-1:35PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Social Dance - Bachata and Meringue Dance w/ Agnes (Hall) *Register $5 6:00PM-8:00PM
Walt Disney Museum & Pier 39 (Bus Trip) *SOLD OUT
7:30AM-6:00PM Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP 2:00PM-3:00PM 12 13
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *No Drop Ins
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM
Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:30PM-4:30PM
HICAP by Appt (Rm 2)
9:00AM-12:30PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Casual Bridge (Hall) $5 Register 1:00PM-3:00PM NEW Paperback Pals w/ Jackie: The Storied Life of AJ Fickry (Lounge) 1:30PM-2:30PM
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:40PM-1:55PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
Reader's Theatre w/ Brooke (Lounge) 2:00PM-4:00PM
Member-to-Member
Speaker Series for Mental Health (Hall) *RSVP
10:00AM-11:30AM Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL
11:30AM-12:20PM ZUMBA Gold Chair (YRC Rm B) *Register $5 12:45PM-1:35PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM
NEW Tabletop Open Play: Mah Jongg, Canasta & More (Hall)
2:00PM-4:30PM
NEW Teen Tech & Table Games ����(Hall) 3:00PM-4:30PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM Mother's Day High Tea (Hall) *Register $5 12:00PM-2:00PM No Artist Workshop No Stay Fit No Balance Awareness 17
Resource Fair for Older Adults (Hall) Over 40 local providers, raffle prizes and giveaways! 10:00AM-12:00PM 55 Plus Fundraiser - Visit Local Kitchens and use code COMMUNITY447681 Blossom Hill Rd 18
Thrifted TreasuresCommunity Garage Sale (Hall) Come out and shop preloved items 10:00AM-12:00PM
MAY 12TH-30TH
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St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *No Drop Ins
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:30PM-4:30PM
55 Plus Fundraiser - Visit Local Kitchens and use code COMMUNITY445681 Blossom Hill Rd
SALA by Appt (Rm 2)
9:00AM-12:30PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
12:30PM-4:15PM Magic Movie Tour (Lounge)
12:00PM-1:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Casual Bridge (Hall) $5 Register
1:00PM-3:00PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM
Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM
ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
11:30AM-12:20PM Book Club: Provence (Lounge)
12:00PM-1:30PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Casual Bridge (Hall) $5 Register 1:00PM-3:00PM
Healing Hearts: Grief Support (Lounge)
1:30PM-2:30PM
Calendar Legend:
Community Event
Guest Speaker
Great Getaway
Low-Cost Fitness
$5 Drop-in for Yoga
$10 Drop-in for ZUMBA
Monthly Event No Class
Service Group
Social Dance
Special Event
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3)
9:30AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:40PM-1:55PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
Garden Getaway (Bus Trip) *SOLD OUT
9:30AM-6:30PM Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL
11:30AM-12:20PM ZUMBA Gold Chair (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
12:45PM-1:35PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
12:30PM-4:15PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Poetry Circle (Lounge)
1:30PM-2:00PM No Art & Music Appreciation No Yoga - Register for the June Session
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM Guest Speaker: Nutrition and Bone Health w/ Sally Duplantier (Hall) *RSVP
11:00AM-12:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL 11:30AM-12:20PM ZUMBA Gold Chair (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
12:45PM-1:35PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
NEW Tabletop Open Play: Mah Jongg, Canasta & More (Hall)
2:00PM-4:30PM NEW Teen Tech & Table Games ����(Hall) 3:00PM-4:30PM
JUNE SAVE THE DATES:
• Thursday 5th – Guest Speaker – TechTalk with TECH Doctor Eddie - RSVP
• Tuesday 10th - Paperback Pals – Lessons in Chemistry – RSVP
• Tuesday 17th – Vasona Boats and BBQ - Register $5
• Wednesday 18th – NEW Evening ZUMBA Gold Starts – Register $5/class
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM
Hands on Art - Mosaic Coasters (Hall) *RSVP
10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (YRC Rm B) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM
Balance Awareness (YRC Rm B) *RSVP 2:00PM-3:00PM
Food For Thought: Cinco De Mayo (Hall) *FULL 3:30PM-4:30PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Chair Exercise w/ Jackie (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Prize BINGO (Rm 214) 3:00PM-4:00PM No Stay Fit No Balance Awareness
• Friday 20th – Social Dance – Line Dance – Register $5
• Friday 20th – Hands on Art - RSVP
• Thursday 26th – Summer Sneakaway – Happy Hollow & History Park – Register $70
• Water Workout Classes Begin!
• 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!
• HEALING HEARTS – Grief support group open to both women and men. Led by Jackie. Find solace in the company of other singles as we process our grief together and make new friends. Leave with some journaling prompts to work through until our next meeting.
• FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Bring your appetite for learning something new about food and sample the subject matter you are learning about!
• 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.
• 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.
• PAPERBACK PALS - Read more books, meet more friends! Come with your book recommendations. Inquire with the 55 Plus Office for book borrowing and check out options.
• 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
• 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. NO DROP INS
• TABLETOP OPEN PLAY - Mah Jongg, Canasta and more. An additional opportunity for players groups to meet and play.
• TECH AND TABLE GAMES WITH TEENS - Bring your devices and questions to a knowledgeable high school volunteer or join in a fun board/card game
• 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.
• 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. Drop-in $10
May Guest Speaker
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