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LGS|RECREATION - 55 PLUS NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2026

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Monday – Friday Oﬃce Hours: 9:00AM – 4:00PM 208 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030

408.354.1514 55plus@lgsrecreation.org www.lgsrecreation.org

SEPTEMBER FEATURE

Sending warm wishes to Members, Jackie Ward, Assistant Recreation Coordinator

SAY HELLO TO SEPTEMBER, MEMBERS Let’s first take a look back at all that August had to offer. A few “Thank you!”s are due: To members for their flexibility and patience as we shuffled groups and classes during the new roof construction; To other members for understanding when we had to postpone a few favorites for two weeks due to these repairs; and to Angela for leading Sit and Be Fit programs while West Valley College was on break. We will be ready to weather El Nino’s storms now with our brand-new roof! At Food for Thought, we sampled four different types of pizza while learning about the history and recipes for this beloved dish, we enjoyed learning about healthy meals at our guest speaker presentation, at Boost Your Mood group we found ten things we all had in common as we made and strengthened friendships, members made gorgeous garden steppingstones with Stephanie at Hands on Art, and painted lovely koi fishponds on canvases with Brooke at Paint Party. These were all free events for our members, but remember you must sign up in advance and space can often be limited.

In September there's no slow down and we look forward to seeing you! West Valley College courses and exercise classes resume, including Balance Awareness and Stay Fit. Standing Low Impact Fitness with Angela returns. Kiana’s various Zumba classes continue to go strong! Our guest speaker on September 10th will cover the important topic of “Building Better Brain Health”. Boost Your Mood will focus on making small changes that will make you feel amazing again (or even more amazing). Team Trivia is back with new topics and prizes or come to shout “Bingo!” and win a surprise on September 10th. We welcome West Valley College’s Ed back for another session of the much missed “Art and Music Appreciation” beginning on September 2nd. Above all, you will not want to miss our September Member Mixer, which takes place on Friday, September 25th from 5:00PM - 6:30PM. This is a free social event with appetizers, games, and our own inhouse DJ, Brooke! RSVP with the 55 Plus Office by calling 408.354.1514 so we can add you to the party’s roster. Bocce Ball at Joan Pisani is back October 2nd 2:00 - 4:00PM. The Thanksgiving Luncheon and Holiday Social are also on the horizon. Inquire with the 55 Plus Office to sign up. We hope to see you often and soon!

MEMBER-ABLE MOMENTS

Sit and Be Fit with Angela

Healthy Meals Guest Speaker

Pizza Party with Jackie!

Paint Party

Mah Jongg Lessons with Kalane

Stephanie’s Stepping Stones

Zumba Toning with Kiana

Tuesday Town Walkers

SEPTEMBER 3RD-14TH

4 MONDAY 31

TUESDAY 1

WEDNESDAY 2

THURSDAY 3

FRIDAY 4

Adult Recreation Center will be under major construction this week. Please contact the 55 Plus Office for the most up to date class schedules. St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *NO DROP INS 10:00AM - 1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM - 2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP 2:00PM - 3:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM - 2:00PM Badminton (Hall) 3:15PM - 4:15PM YOGA AND ZUMBA RETURNS NEXT WEEK WVC Classes Schedule Starts

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM - 11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM - 12:30PM AARP SAFE DRIVER FULL COURSE (RM 214) *RSVP 12:00PM - 4:30PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Mexican Train (Rm 2) 10:00AM - 12:30PM AARP SAFE DRIVER FULL COURSE (RM 214) *RSVP 12:00PM - 4:30PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 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 NEW Advanced Stay Fit (YRC Room B) *RSVP 10:00AM - 11:00AM Advanced Balance (YRC Rm B) *RSVP 11:15AM - 12:15PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM - 2:00PM

HICAP by Appt (Rm 2) 9:00AM - 12:30PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM - 11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM - 12:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM - 2:00PM ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 1:00PM - 2:00PM Boost Your Mood (Lounge) 1:30PM - 2:30PM NEW Standing Low Impact (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5/CLASS 2:15PM - 3:15PM

Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP 9:30AM - 12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3) 9:30AM - 12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM - 12:00PM Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP 12:40PM - 1:55PM Advanced Balance (Hall) *RSVP 1:15PM - 2:15PM NEW Advanced Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 2:30PM - 3:30PM Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 3:00PM - 4:00PM ZUMBA Gold Evening (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 5:30PM - 6:20PM

Guest Speaker: Building Brain Health (Hall) *RSVP 10:00AM - 11:00AM Mexican Train (Rm 2) 10:00AM - 12:30PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL 11:30AM - 12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Chair ZUMBA (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 12:45PM - 1:35PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM Prize BINGO (Hall) 3:00PM-4:00PM

Elkhorn Slough & Art Gallery Lunch (Bus Trip)*REGISTER $170 9:00AM - 5:00PM Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM - 12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM - 12:00PM NEW Advanced Stay Fit (YRC Room B) *RSVP 10:00AM - 11:00AM Advanced Balance (YRC Rm B) *RSVP 11:15AM - 12:15PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM - 2:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 1:00PM - 1:50PM

Offices Closed

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 Special Event

SEPTEMBER SAVE THE DATES: FRIDAY 10/2 - BOCCE SOCIAL @ JPCC COURTS *RSVP FRIDAY 10/9 - GREAT GETAWAY - HOW IT’S MADE: JELLY BELLY JELLY BEANS & OLIVE OIL *$170 THURSDAY 10/22 - GUEST SPEAKER: BOOSTING CASH FLOW *RSVP THURSDAY 10/22 - MEMBER BOOK CLUB - THE NIGHTINGALE BY KRISTIN HANNAH FRIDAY 10/23 - OCTOBER SOCIAL DECADES DANCE *RSVP THURSDAY 10/29 - TEAM TRIVIA *RSVP FRIDAY 10/30 - FOOD FOR THOUGHT: DIWALI & INDIAN FOOD *RSVP

SEPTEMBER 17TH-31ST MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

5 THURSDAY

FRIDAY

St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *NO DROP INS 10:00AM - 1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM - 2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM - 2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP NEW TIME 2:00PM - 3:00PM Badminton (Hall) 3:15PM - 4:15PM

SALA by Appt (Rm 2) 9:00AM - 12:00PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM - 11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM - 12:30PM ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 1:00PM - 2:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM NEW Standing Low Impact (YRC Rm B)

Mexican Train (Rm 2) 10:00AM - 12:30PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL 11:30AM - 12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Chair ZUMBA (YRC Rm B)

Muir Woods & Mersea (Bus Trip) *REGISTER 7:30AM - 4:45PM Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM - 12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM - 12:00PM NEW Advanced Stay Fit (YRC Room B) *RSVP

*REGISTER $5

*FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 12:45PM - 1:35PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Advanced Balance (YRC Rm B) *RSVP 11:15AM - 12:15PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM - 2:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 1:00PM - 1:50PM

2:15PM - 3:15PM

3:00PM - 4:00PM ZUMBA Gold Evening (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 5:30PM - 6:20PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM - 11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM - 12:30PM ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 1:00PM - 2:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM NEW Standing Low Impact (YRC Rm B)

Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP 9:30AM - 12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3) 9:30AM - 12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM - 12:00PM Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP 12:40PM - 1:55PM Advanced Balance ( Hall) *RSVP 1:15PM - 2:15PM NEW Advanced Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B)

Team Trivia (Hall) 10:00AM - 12:00PM Mexican Train (Rm 2) 10:00AM - 12:30PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL 11:30AM - 12:20PM Member Book Club: The Gift of Rain (Lounge) 12:00PM - 1:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Chair ZUMBA (YRC Rm B)

Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM - 12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM - 12:00PM NEW Advanced Stay Fit (YRC Room B) *RSVP

*REGISTER $5/CLASS

*REGISTER $5/CLASS 2:15PM - 3:15PM

*REGISTER $5

3:00PM - 4:00PM ZUMBA Gold Evening (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 5:30PM - 6:20PM

*FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 12:45PM - 1:35PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Advanced Balance (YRC Rm B) *RSVP 11:15AM - 12:15PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM - 2:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 1:00PM - 1:50PM Special Event: September Member Mixer (Hall) *RSVP 5:00PM-6:30PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM - 11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM - 12:30PM ZUMBA Gold Toning (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 1:00PM - 2:00PM Healing Hearts: Grief Support (Lounge) 1:30PM - 2:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM NEW Standing Low Impact (YRC Rm B)

Mexican Train (Rm 2) 10:00AM - 12:30PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL 11:30AM - 12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 12:30PM - 4:15PM Chair ZUMBA (YRC Rm B)

Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM - 12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM - 12:00PM NEW Advanced Stay Fit (YRC Room B) *RSVP

*REGISTER $5/CLASS 2:15PM - 3:15PM

*REGISTER $5

3:00PM - 4:00PM ZUMBA Gold Evening (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 5:30PM - 6:20PM

*FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 12:45PM - 1:35PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM - 3:00PM

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Advanced Balance (YRC Rm B) *RSVP 11:15AM - 12:15PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM - 2:00PM ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL SERIES $5/CLASS *DROP IN $10/CLASS 1:00PM - 1:50PM Bocce Social (JPCC Courts) *RSVP 2:00PM-4:00PM

CLASSES AND GROUP DESCRIPTIONS

• AARP DRIVER SAFETY - 2 Day Course and 1 Day

Refresher offered in person bi-monthly. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule.

• ADVANCED BALANCE - Standing class focused

• MAH JONGG – American Mah Jongg players

group, some knowledge of game play required. Interested in learning to play? Inquire with the 55 Plus office.

on enhancing range of motion and strength using resistance bands. West Valley College Instructor: Melissa Wheeler.

• MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES - Be the first player

• ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION – Interactive

• PAINT PARTY - Sip, paint and socialize with us.

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

to lay down your dominoes. It's a lots of fun and just a few key rules. All levels.

Follow a video tutorial creating a fun seasonal painting. All materials provided. All levels.

• PING PONG – Drop in to socialize and play.

Equipment provided.

in your materials and work on your individual projects with our welcoming community of artists. No formal instruction.

• PINOCHLE - Double Deck Pinochle. Experienced

• BADMINTON - Drop-in play. All levels welcome.

• SALA - Senior Legal Aid – On site appointments

Equipment provided.

• BALANCE AWARENESS - Develop a foundation of

players only, no instruction.

for free legal services. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule.

balance for functional fitness and fall prevention. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.

• SPECIAL EVENTS (MONTHLY) – Dances, High Tea,

• BINGO - Get out your dauber and get ready to

• STANDING LOW IMPACT FITNESS – Exercise

Boats & BBQs, July Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Holiday Social, Bocce, and more!

month. Pick up the booklist from the 55 Plus Office.

aiming to improve strength, balance, and functional movements. Get a full body workout and increase range of motion. $5/Class. Instructor: Angela Liu

• BOOST YOUR MOOD - Everyone can benefit from

• STAY FIT – Seated exercise class focusing on range

• FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Bring your appetite for

• ST. MARY’S BRIDGE – Intermediate level bridge

• GREAT GETAWAY – Local bus trips arranged

• TEAM TRIVIA – Teams of three or four put their

have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.

• BOOK CLUB - Meets on the 4th Thursday of each

more happiness. Interactive program to discuss topics and tools centered on increasing well-being as you meet new friends. learning something new about food and sample the subject matter.

monthly. Additional fees and registration required. $10 discount for members.

• GUEST SPEAKER – Bringing a variety of local

experts 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 exploring different mediums. All levels welcome. Materials provided.

• HEALING HEARTS – Grief support group open to

both women and men. 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.

• HICAP – In-person appointments with a trained

volunteer for free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Call 408-350-3288. Funded by the California Department of Aging and Sourcewise.

of motion and building strength with resistance bands. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required. players. Inquire with the 55 Plus Office. No Drop Ins. knowledge to the test with a variety of topics.

• 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! Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.

• WOOD CARVING – Turn pieces of wood into

objects of art. Group helps mentor all levels of carvers to improve your skills.

• 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 an active older adult. Pre-registration required $5/class.

55 PLUS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS LG THRIVES FOUNDATION MONDAY MORNING MOVIES

INFO - Tickets are $10 for movie, coffee, and pastry. Purchase online at losgatosthrives.org/mond ay-movie WHERE - CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, 43 N Sant a Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95 WHEN - First Mon. of the Month @ 9:45AM12:45PM

LIVE OAK PROGRAMS

INFO - Weekday meal program for older adults call 408.354.0707. Day program for seniors with mild to moderate dementia & respite for care givers call 408.354.4782. WHERE - Los Gatos Methodist Church, 111 Church St.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

INFO - Peer support and referrals. WHERE - Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos WHEN - Tuesdays @ 10:00AM-3:00PM

DROP IN TECH HELP @ LOS GATOS LIBRARY

WHERE - 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos, CA 9503 0 WHEN - Tuesdays 3:00PM-4:30PM

WVCS MOBILE FOOD PROGRAM

INFO - FREE access to food including fresh produce, meat, dairy, dry goods, and canned food. Call for more info 408.471.6123 WHERE - Next to Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave WHEN - 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10:00AM 11:15AM

GOLD THURSDAYS

INFO - Live Music, Special Food and Drink Prom otions, and local shopping. WHERE - Downtown Los Gatos WHEN - First Thursday of the Month from May through October

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER

INFO - Consider joining Team Let’s Go Los Gatos/ Saratoga for the annual Silicon Valley Alzh eimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! . WHERE - Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose WHEN - Saturday, October 10th 9:30 AM

Crossword

MONTHLY-CROSSWORD

(clues) Across

Trade Expansion Act, abbrev.

Incapable of being done

Paul Newman film, ___ Hand Luke

10. Extinct prehistoric reptiles

Crossword #57

12. By way of contrast; relatively 16. Tablet or capsule, perhaps

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

17. Christmas and New Year’s 20. To clear out or throw away unwanted items 23. Business magnate 24. It will end at midnight 26. Excursion 27. “What’s gotten ___ you?” 28. Offensive line, abbrev. 29. Plum part 31. Glass house features; picture _____

Trade Expansion Act, abbrev.

The T in IT: Information _____

Incapable of being done

Molecule part

Paul Newman film, ___ Hand Luke

Of the armed forces

Butter alternative

Equal-sided rectangle

Double-crossing

Corn serving

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31. Glass house features; picture _____

Down

17. Christmas and New Year’s

35. Individual Study Time, abbrev.

Across

16. Tablet or capsule, perhaps

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12. By way of contrast; relatively

34. Tom, Dick, or Harry

36. “Tasty!” Crossword #57

10. Extinct prehistoric reptiles

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11. Darkroom development 13. Study of the nature of existence and morality 14. A dangerous seductress 15. Vinyl record 18. Em, to Dorothy 19. Peter Pan lost his 21. 4:1, for example 22. Goes offstage 23. “I ____ I can, I ____ I can”

34. Tom, Dick, or Harry

25. Cover story?

35. Individual Study Time, abbrev.

30. Roman numeral X = ___

36. “Tasty!”

32. Period 33. Kid’s query

MONTHLY-QUIZZES & PUZZLES

Popular ’70s Toys Match each ’70s toy to its name. To make it more difficult, cover up the bottom of the page and see if you can name them without the list. 2

Spelling SWEATER WEATHER Use the clues to fill in the grid. 1

S W E A T E R 8 W E A T H E R 2

1. Soft woolen fabric

2. Breezy 3. Space at the base of a chimney

4. Knitting material

5. Third season

6. Ninth month 7. Sweater that Mr. Roger wears

8. Knit; work with a loom

9. Arm part of a sweater

10. Hot chocolate

11. Frozen dew

12. Nippy 13. They fall from trees in the fall 14. Neck warming garment

A. Merlin

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G. Lite-Brite

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B. Operation

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H. Pet Rock

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C. Weebles

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I. Six Million Dollar Man

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D. Slinky

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J. Spirograph

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E. Etch A Sketch

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K. Stretch Armstrong

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F. Simon

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L. Speak & Spell

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School Bus

Double Trouble Find the word that can be an ending to the first word listed and can be the beginning to the second word listed. The first answer is given.

The words listed below can be found vertically and horizontally.

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ROUTE

DRIVER

STOPS

HORN

STUDENTS

MIRRORS

WHEELS

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tooth _ _ _ _ _ fire

brush ________________

flash _ _ _ _ _ house

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tea _ _ _ cake

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black _ _ _ _ _ game

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camp _ _ _ _ fly

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day _ _ _ _ table

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dog _ _ _ _ pile

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apple _ _ _ _ _ pan

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barn _ _ _ _ stick

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10. base _ _ _ _ point

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11. horse _ _ _ _ box

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12. jail _ _ _ _ song

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13. pay _ _ _ _ _ mate

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14. wrist _ _ _ _ _ band

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15. post _ _ _ _ board

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16. jelly _ _ _ _ bag

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55 PLUS PROGRAM 2026 Membership $45

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 Adult Day Trips, Table Tennis, LGS Pickleball League, social dances, and exclusive activities at Vasona Boating and the LGS Aquatics Center.

PICK UP FOR ALL TRIPS FROM: 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, visit Great Getaways or scan the QR

GREAT GETAWAY ADULT DAY TRIPS Add yourself to the waitlist! Additional trips/dates may be added.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - MUIR WOODS & MERSEA RESTAURANT, TREASURE ISLAND - $170 - Spend the morning amongst the ancient redwoods before dining at Mersea Restaurant on Treasure Island.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 - COASTAL CARMEL & 17 MILE DRIVE - $125 *updated itinerary due to Big Sur wildfires. See details online.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 - HOW IT’S MADE DAY TRIP – JELLYBEANS AND OLIVE OIL - $180 - Discover how Jelly Belly Jellybeans are made and how Olive Oil is produced at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company. Enjoy a family-style picnic in the Grove.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - USS POTOMAC BOAT CRUISE - SOLD OUT

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - ROSIE THE RIVETER MUSEUM $105 - Meet a real Rosie at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park. Dine at the Golden Gate Bistro, then return to the museum for a short film and exploration.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 - HOLIDAY LUNCHEON, SHOPPING, & FILOLI VISIT - $160 - Enjoy an extravagant luncheon at Cafe Wisteria before heading to Filoli to explore the seasonally decorated grounds with time to holiday shop for unique gifts at both locations.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 - ESCAPE THE ROCK CRUISE & FISHERMAN'S WHARF - $130 *updated itinerary due to Big Sur wildfires. See details online.

Thank You to our current Grant Sponsors

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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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - ELKHORN SLOUGH BOAT TOUR & ART GALLERY LUNCHEON- SOLD OUT

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