January brought a flurry of activity. Members tried something new with Bucketeers, crafted key chains with Jackie, and stylized keepsake boxes with Stephanie. A full house gathered to celebrate the New Year. At the Gala members enjoyed a Basil Sangria Mocktail, appetizers, played games for prizes, and sang along to Auld Lang Syne with the live band, Seascape Sounds, as the ball dropped. Our sincere thanks to the Rotary Club of Los Gatos for sponsoring this event and for volunteering alongside us to make it a spectacular evening full of dancing and good cheer. Food for Thought was devoted to game day appetizers to please a crowd in preparation of the Super Bowl, which will take place in Santa Clara on February 8th. Members learned about America’s favorite sport and left with a plethora of recipes to try out at home. Super Bowl Sunday is sure to be a tasty affair even if our 49ers have been eliminated. Thank you to members Alva, Ignacio, Irina, and Kim for lending a helping hand with this program! Resolutions for good health were aided by this month's duo of local guest speakers. Max of Mint Fitness Personal Training studio covered strategies and exercises to build balance and Dr. Andrea of Advanced Chiropractic presented on staying strong through your spine and nervous system. At the end of the month, we welcomed back Mary Ann from West Valley College instructing Stay Fit and Balance Awareness.
February will also bring fervor and fun! We are launching a new free fitness program “Advanced Balance” in partnership with instructor Melissa from West Valley College on Wednesdays. Brooke will lead another fun paint party capturing serene sunsets. 55 Plus members can volunteer to lend a helping hand with crafts and cookie decorating at a family event for ages 3+, "Cupids Crafts and Cookies", celebrating Valentines Day on Saturday, February 7th. A second $5 Yoga class has been added on Tuesdays to help meet demand. Back by popular demand, guest speaker Sally Duplantier will explore the science behind our love of sugar and help us with practical tips to kick cravings! Team trivia is back and will continue monthly, and Food for Thought will focus on Heart Healthy Foods.
Sending Love to All of our Members this February, Lisanne Kennedy, Recreation Coordinator
55 Plus Chair or Mat Yoga
Guest Speaker from Mint Fitness
Jackie’s Jewels: Key Chains
New Years Gala
Ivy Park Sponsored BINGO Prizes
Hands on Art: Keepsake Boxes
New Years Gala with Live Music
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
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:15PM-4:15PM
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 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
FEBRUARY 1ST-14TH
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 NEW Advanced Balance (Hall) *RSVP
1:15PM-2:15PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
ZUMBA Gold Evening (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
5:30PM-6:20PM
Mexican Train (Rm 2)
10:00AM-12:30PM
ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM
Chair ZUMBA (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
12:45PM-1:35PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Prize BINGO (Hall)
3:00PM-4:00PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM
Paint Party: Serene Sunsets (Hall) *RSVP
10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM NEW ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *Register $5
Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM-2:00PM
NEW ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *Register $5 1:00PM-1:50PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP 2:00PM-3:00PM
Food For Thought: Heart Healthy Foods (Hall) *RSVP 3:30PM-4:30PM
NEW BOOST YOUR MOOD - Everyone can benefit from more happiness. Interactive program to discuss topics and tools centered on increasing well-being as you meet new friends.
NEW ADVANCED BALANCE - More challenging movements, dynamic exercises, strength, and core training. Ideal for active older adults with good baseline mobility. Partnership with West Valley College.
NEW STANDING LOW IMPACT FITNESS - Exercise aiming to improve strength, balance, and functional movements. Get a full body workout and increase range of motion. $5/Class. Instructor: Angela Liu
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.
• AARP TAX AIDE - In person appointments will be at the Los Gatos Library in 2026. Available for booking 1/6/2026 on library website.
• NEW ADVANCED BALANCE - More challenging movements, dynamic exercises, strength, and core training. Ideal for active older adults with good baseline mobility. Partnership with West Valley College. Instructor: Melissa Wheeler
• 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.
• BADMINTON - Drop-in play. All levels welcome. Equipment 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.
• BEADING WORKSHOP - Piece together your own jewelry with Jackie. All levels welcome. Materials and projects provided.
• BINGO - Get out your dauber and get ready to have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.
• BINGOCIZE® - Evidence based 10-week program that combines BINGO with gentle exercises and fall prevention tips. Stay active, boost your brain and connect with others. Instructor: Santa Clara County
• BOOK CLUB - Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. Pick up the booklist from the 55 Plus Office.
• NEW BOOST YOUR MOOD - Everyone can benefit from more happiness. Interactive program to discuss topics and tools centered on increasing well-being as you meet new friends.
• BINGO – Get out your dauber and get ready to have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.
• FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Bring your appetite for learning something new about food and sample the subject matter.
• GREAT GETAWAY – Local bus trips arranged 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.
• MAH JONGG – American Mah Jongg players group, some knowledge of game play required. Interested in learning to play? Inquire with the 55 Plus office.
• MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES - Be the first player to lay down your dominoes. It's a lots of fun and just a few key rules. All levels.
• PAINT PARTY - Sip, paint and socialize with us. Follow a video tutorial creating a fun seasonal painting. All materials provided. All levels.
• PING PONG – Drop in to socialize and play. Equipment provided.
• SALA - Senior Legal Aid – On site appointments for free legal services. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule.
• S.E.A.T. - SUPPORTED EXERCISE FOR AGELESS TRAINING – Chair-assisted low impact aerobics class designed to boost strength, balance, and flexibility using resistance bands. Instructor: Angela Liu. Pre-registration required $5/class.
• SIT AND BE FIT – Chair exercise class aiming to improve balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Low to moderate intensity and use of resistance bands. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• SPECIAL EVENTS (MONTHLY) – Dances, High Tea, Boats & BBQs, July Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Holiday Social, Bocce, and more!
• NEW STANDING LOW IMPACT FITNESS – Exercise aiming to improve strength, balance, and functional movements. Get a full body workout and increase range of motion. $5/ Class. Instructor: Angela Liu
• 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
• TEAM TRIVIA – Teams of three or four put their 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. Preregistration 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.
Health Insurance
Counselling & Advocacy Program
Schedule a FREE in person HICAP Appointment on the second Tuesday of each month at the Adult Recreation Center.
Make an Appointment by Calling: 408.350.3288
Online Booking:
www.losgatosrotary.org
Dr. James Lin’s Dental Tip
Floss is not the only option! Give floss picks, water flossers, or interdental brushes a try. Schedule a complimentary consultation this February.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
LG THRIVES FOUNDATION MONDAY MORNING MOVIES
INFO - Tickets are $10 for movie, coffee, and pastry. Purchase online at losgatosthrives.org/monday-movie
WHERE - CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, 43 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95
WHEN - First Mon. of the Month @ 9:45AM-12:45PM
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 caregivers 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 95030
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
Crossword #50
Use the clues to fill in the crossword.
Across 1.Adult
4.Event attended by Cinderella
7.Goals
10.Auction unit
11.Aquatic athlete
14.Pointy-eared figure of fantasy
15.“Jeepers, creepers, where’d you get those ___?”
SHORT TRACK SKELETON SKIING SLALOM SNOWBOARD SPEED (skating)
Begins and Ends with the Same Le1ers
Choose the two-letter sequence that begins and ends each word. Example: phonograph
WORDLE
HANGMAN
RIDDLES
CHECKERS
SCRABBLE
STRATEGY
WORD FIND
COGNITIVE
CROSSWORD
MIND GAMES
MASTERMIND
BRAIN TEASERS
JIGSAW PUZZLE
PLAYING CARDS
CONCENTRATION Fit the list of words into the puzzle. Disregard spaces between words.
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 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.
55 Plus Members receive $10 off all Great Getaway trips! Note: Trips are non-refundable.
To register call 408.354.8700, visit Great Getaways or scan the QR
GREAT GETAWAY ADULT DAY TRIPS
• SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22ND – WARRIORS VS. NUGGETS DAY GAME - SOLD OUT
• TUESDAY MARCH 3RD - BOUQUETS TO ART, SF$TBD on 2/5*Join the interest list - Enjoy the Legion of Honor and the de Young Museum’s “Bouquets to Art” exhibits with full range to explore the entirety of each. Floral designers use the art and architecture of the museums to create their flowery masterpieces at this annual event. Step out for lunch at The Seal Rock Inn.
• FRIDAY MARCH 27TH - ELKHORN SLOUGH BOAT TOUR - SOLD OUT
• THURSDAY APRIL 9TH - SF Symphony Rehearsal & High Tea - $145 - 2 hour sneak peek into how the San Francisco Symphony practices prior to their concert as Canadian maestro, Bernard Labadie, conducts Bach’s Easter Oratorio. Lunch and tea to follow at the whimsical and delicious Son & Garden.
• FRIDAY APRIL 24TH - EARTH DAY ADVENTURE
- $90 - Self guided tour of US Santa Cruz Botanical Gardens, your choice of lunch on the Santa Cruz Wharf, and guided tour of the Seymore Marine Center.
• FRIDAY MAY 15TH - OAKLAND ZOO - $85 - Visiting over 850 native and exotic animals. Spring means there might be new babies! Ask our team for help booking a cart tour or checking out a scooter!
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.
