THE PRINT - January 2024

Senior Services at a Glance

Monday – Friday Office Hours: 9:00AM – 2:00PM 208 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030

December 2019

January 2024

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

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JANUARY FEATURE

Happy New Year Members!!

We are so excited to kick off the new year with all of you.

In December there was no shortage of Holiday cheer. We were “Swinging into the Holidays” with our Winter Social Dance, enjoyed a festive Holiday Morning Social where we had a sing along, enjoyed hot chocolate, and gathered with good company. Our Great Getaway Trip took a holiday Sights and Lights Tour around San Francisco and enjoyed a lovely meal on Pier 39.

This month we will have our new Wednesday Yoga class and a two-week Fitness Special class (see page 4 for details). Join us on the 18th for our guest speaker to Identify and Avoid Scams as well as SALA on Elder Abuse.

For more details about our current lineup of guest speakers, please see page 8. We will also be learning how to play a new table game “Code Names” on the 19th with more new games to come!

Our 55 Plus team is continuing to grow along with all our programs. Lisanne Kennedy continues to lead our team as the Recreation Coordinator for the 55 Plus program. Stephanie Lynn, who stepped in as Assistant Recreation Coordinator while Lisanne has been on leave, will be returning to her role as an Activity Leader running programs in the mornings and Clubhouse Site Supervisor in the afternoons. We are excited to announce that Kevin Matter, who has been working as an Office Technician for our Agency, will now be stepping into the role of Assistant Recreation Coordinator. Please be sure to give a friendly welcome when you see him!

Here’s to making more cherished memories in 2024!

The 55 Plus Team

MEMORABLE MEMBER MOMENTS

Great Getaway SF Sights and Lights

Social Dance: Swinging into the Holidays

Holiday Morning Social

Great Getaway SF Sights and Lights

Our “Elves” helping make 180 gift bags for our Youth Event

Holiday Morning Social

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JANUARY 1ST-19TH MONDAY

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St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) 10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM-2:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall) 10:30AM-11:30AM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5) 1:45PM-4:00PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM-12:30PM Super Scrabble (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:30PM NEW 55 Plus Intro to Zumba Toning (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:30PM NEW Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5 9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM No Women’s Artist Connection No Single Again No Reader’s Theater

Mexican Train (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:00PM NEW Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 10:00AM-12:00PM 55 Plus Zumba Gold (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM

Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM-12:00PM Learn to Crochet (Lounge) 10:00AM-11:00AM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM

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HICAP by Appt (Rm 5) 9:00AM-12:30PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM-11:00AM SALA by Appt (Rm 2) 10:00AM-12:00PM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM-12:30PM Super Scrabble (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:30PM NEW 55 Plus Intro to Zumba Toning (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:30PM AARP Safe Driver Refresher by Appt (Rm 214) 12:00PM-4:30PM NEW Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM Magical Movie Tour (Lounge) 1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5 9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM NEW 55 Plus Yoga (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:30PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:00PM Hands on Art (Hall) *RSVP 10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 10:00AM-12:00PM 55 Plus Zumba Gold (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM Guest Speaker: Identify & Avoid Scams + SALA on Elder Abuse (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM

Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM-12:00PM Learn to Crochet (Lounge) 10:00AM-11:00AM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM NEW Table Games: Code Names with Kevin (Rm 3) 2:00PM-4:00PM

OUR OFFICES ARE CLOSED

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JANUARY 22ND-30ST MONDAY

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St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) 10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM-2:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall) 10:30AM-11:30AM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5) 1:45PM-4:00PM NEW 55 Plus Fitness Special (Hall) 1:00PM-2:00PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM-12:30PM Super Scrabble (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:30PM NEW 55 Plus Intro to ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:30PM Book Club (TBD) 12:00PM-1:30PM NEW Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5 9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM NEW 55 Plus Yoga (YRC Rm B) 3:00PM-4:00PM

Mexican Train (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:00PM NEW Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 10:00AM-12:00PM 55 Plus Zumba Gold (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:20PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM

Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM-12:00PM No Learn to Crochet BINGO (Rm 214) 10:00AM-11:30AM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM

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St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) 10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206) 10:00AM-2:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall) 10:30AM-11:30AM Stay Fit (Hall) 1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5) 1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM

Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge) 9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall) 10:00AM-12:30PM Super Scrabble (Rm 3) 10:00AM-12:30PM NEW 55 Plus Intro to ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) 11:30AM-12:30PM NEW Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM

Game Day (Hall) $5 9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5) 10:00AM-12:00PM Art and Music Appreciation (Lounge) 12:00PM-1:15PM NEW 55 Plus Yoga (YRC Rm B) 3:00PM-4:00PM

Calendar Legend: Monthly Event Guest Speaker Social Dance Community Event Service Group Special Event

RENEW YOUR 55 PLUS MEMBERSHIP $30 FOR THE FULL CALENDAR YEAR

SIGN UP ONLINE BIT.LY/55PLUSRENEWAL OR AT THE 55 PLUS OFFICE

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GROUP DESCRIPTIONS

• 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.

• 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 • SCRABBLE – The ultimate crossword game in which every letter counts! Contact the 55 Plus Office if you are interested in playing 55plus@lgsrecreation.org • SINGLE AGAIN – For women who are widowed. Meet others who will understand and provide support in dealing with this life-changing transition.

• SOCIAL DANCE – Dance instruction, refreshments, and music!

• SPECIAL EVENTS (SEASONAL) – High Tea, Boats & BBQs, July Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Holiday Social, and more!

• BINGO – Get out your dauber and get ready to have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.

• 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.

• GREAT GETAWAY – Local bus trips arranged monthly.

Additional fees and registration required.

• ST. MARY’S BRIDGE – Looking for intermediate level bridge players interested in subbing. Inquire with 55 plus office.

• GUEST SPEAKER – Bringing a variety of local experts in to share their knowledge with us. Suggestions welcome!

• TABLE GAMES –Staff led board game events.

• 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.

• TECH WITH TEENS - Bring your devices and questions on the to a knowledgeable high school volunteer.

• 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.

• WOMEN’S ARTIST CONNECTION – Share and discuss your work in a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere.

• LEARN TO CROCHET – Bring your patience in with you and learn how to loop yarn into all sorts of cozy items.

Materials provided.

• 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!

• 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!

• YOGA – Practice from a chair or mat or both. Boost energy, reduce stress, improve flexibility and balance.

Pre-registration required $5/class.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

55 PLUS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

55 PLUS

2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

806 Members Average Member Age: 76

2800 Total Registrations 1354 Programs Offered

Over 4,200 Cups of Coffee Served Largest Single Day Program

July 55 Plus Picnic 186 Attendees!

Mid-Year Highlight In May we hosted our 2nd annual Mother’s Day High Tea. 87 members attended and enjoyed live Music from JazzBerry Jam

2023 Anniversary Facts 60th Anniversary of USPS ZIP code 150th Anniversary of Blue Jeans patented

by Levi Strauss & Jacob Davis

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SPECIAL EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNITY EVEN LIVE OAK PROGRAMS

s MORE INFO - Weekday meal program for older adult mild call 408.354.0707. Day program for seniors with call to moderate dementia & respite for caregivers 408.354.4782 St, WHERE - Los Gatos Methodist Church, 111 Church Los Gatos, CA WHEN - Weekdays

FIRST FREE SUNDAY AT NEW MUSEUM LOS GATOS

WHERE - New Museum Los Gatos 106 E Main St, Los Gatos WHEN - Sunday January 7th, 10:00AM-4:00PM

ESL CONVERSATION CLUB IN PERSON

James Lin DMD Monthly Tip If you have dental implants, the y need to be cared for as you wo uld your natural teeth. Gum disea se can develop around dental impla nts.

Brush and floss as usual and use extra care around your implant in the area where it meets the gums.

ly MORE INFO - Join us in-person at the Library for friend ers! learn sh Engli and casual conversations with other This class is for adults 18+.

WHERE - Los Gatos Library, Conference Room WHEN - Every Tuesday, 11:00AM-12:00PM

NATURE WALK & TOUR WITH SANTACLARA COUNTY PARKS

with MORE INFO - Hike the Los Gatos Creek Trail the NUMU and Santa Clara County Parks, then join us at A museum for a tour of our exhibition, The Hiking Club: at or 9:30, at U NUM Vocabulary of Yearning. Meet us at 10. the trailhead, located at the Highway 17 overpass, at WHERE - NUMU New Museum Los Gatos106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030United States WHEN - Saturday, January 13th 9:30AM 11:45AM

TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMUNITY MEETING FOR INTERIM COMMUNITY CENTER

MORE INFO - Join the Town of Los Gatos for a community ty meeting for provide input for the Interim Communi tes.

Center. Check losgatosca.gov in January for upda WHERE - TBD WHEN - Thursday, January 25th Time TBD

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MONTHLY-CROSSWORD

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MONTHLY-QUIZZES & PUZZLES Searching for January

Baby Animals

The words listed below can be found vertically, horizontally, diagonally, forward, and backward. Disregard spaces between words.

Match the clues to the words associated with baby animals.

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AUSTRALIA DAY

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Mixed-Up Buffet

Going by “Car”

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55 PLUS PROGRAM

New to 55 Plus? Become a 55 Plus Member now for benefits through 2024. $30 Annual Fee. Current Members Renew Your Membership in November or December and save $5 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 Adut Day Trips, LGS Pickleball League, social dances, and exclusive activities at Vasona Boating and the LGS Aquatics Center.

GREAT GETAWAY ADULT DAY TRIPS Pick up for all trips from the

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 or bit.ly/3NN57Qw

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FEBRUARY 29TH – STEINBECK’S BIRTHDAY IN SALINAS $125/135 Add “Of Mice and Men” and “Grapes of Wrath” to your winter reading list and join us to celebrate the birthday of Nobel Prize American Writer, John Steinbeck with this trip to Salinas. First stop, take a 40-minute guided tour of the National Steinbeck Center. Then have time to explore the museum for yourself. After the museum, enjoy lunch and a docent talk in Steinbecks birthplace and childhood home!

Lunch includes a seasonal entrée, salad, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage.

Thank You to our current Grant Sponsors

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MARCH 23RD - BEATLES CONCERT EXPERIENCE IN SAN JOSE $85/$95 Travel back in time for the night and relive Beatlemania. On this March Mini Trip, we “Come Together” and hop on the bus to San Jose’s Montgomery Theatre for a live concert experience to listen to 35 hits and take in authentic costumes during this Fab Four tribute. Ticket location: Orchestra Row L & M. Complimentary flower crown and glasses!s!

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.

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FEBRUARY 6TH – ELEPHANT SEALS OF ANO NEUVO - $95/105 Do you enjoy watching Planet Earth? Take this trip and witness a must-see natural event! Male elephant seals battle on the beaches and the females give birth to their pups. Learn all about these wild animals from a knowledgeable docent on a guided 3-mile walk. During the trip you can purchase your own meal on the wharf and enjoy the sounds of the sea lions. IMPORTANT NOTE: Must be able to walk 3 miles on varied terrain including sand.

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