Welcome to October Members!
Our first annual Family Carnival in honor of Grandparent’s Day was a sell-out success! Over 120 people of all ages attended to try their hand at carnival games, arts and crafts, and win prize bags. Successful programs continued to flourish in September. Our Soul Dance Social was a hit with the new instructor Joyce. Our Great Getaway Adult Daytrip to Asilomar offered participants the chance to learn about birdlife and the history of the State Park and indulge in a fresh seafood lunch. Sandy Decker was back to offer Magic Movie Tour. To welcome the upcoming change in seasons, members got creative at Hands on Art making festive beautifully adorned fall wreaths. September’s Food for Thought discussion brought people together to learn all about apples and taste delicious apple goodies donated from Whole Foods and Maple Leaf Donuts of Los Gatos. Big thank you to those of you that helped donate over $200 toward the Alzheimer's Association. The 55 Plus Program was present at Assembly member Gail Pellerin’s CareFair in recognition of suicide prevention month and gathered new resources and guest speakers to bring to you. Our 55 Plus Team is also delighted to introduce Brooke Moreno – stop by the 55 Plus office to introduce yourself!
Join us on October 1st for an informative Mental Health training course “Be Sensitive Be Brave”. We are excited to bring back our teen volunteers who will be leading Teen Tech and Table Games twice a month. This group is eager to interact with you so bring in your devices and tech questions or come socialize over some fun table games! Check out the PRINT calendar for dates and times. Have a favorite game? Bring it in! Please wear Orange on October 16th for Unity Day, a visible sign of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Learn Science Based Ways to Boost your Immune System during this month's guest speaker talk with Sally Duplantier. Carve out some time to get in the spooky spirit with a few fun freaky Friday activities. Jackie will host a special edition of Food for Thought, “Halloween Lore and Goodies Galore”. Brooke will transform the lounge into Honeydukes Sweetshop and host a Harry Potter viewing party. We’ll also showcase a Halloween classic and trivia. Have a gourd time at the Friday Social Line Dance on October 25th. Dress up in a costume (or orange and black) and join Mandi for a monster mash in the haunted hall. Let the ghoul times roll!
Lisanne Kennedy (Recreation Coordinator)
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)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall)
3:30PM-4:30PM
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)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall)
3:30PM-4:30PM
LG Thrive Community
Center Design Event (Masonic Hall)
Register bit.ly/3zxiu5V
5:00PM-7:00PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM
OCTOBER 1ST-18TH
55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $10 Drop In
11:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-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 Mental Health Training Course: Be Sensitive Be Brave (Rm 214) *RSVP
10:00AM-12:00PM NO ZUMBA GOLD Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM
SALA by Appt (Rm 2)
9:00AM-12:30PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM 55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $10 Drop In 11:30AM-12:30PM No Magic Movie Tour
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
1:00PM-4:30PM
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Art & Music
Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:00PM-1:15PM
55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5 Drop In
3:00PM-4:00PM
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Woman’s Artist Connection (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:00PM-1:15PM Single Again (Rm 3) *Womens Group)
12:30PM-2:30PM 55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5 Drop In 3:00PM-4:00PM Reader’s Theatre (Rm Lounge) 3:00PM-5:00PM
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:00PM-1:15PM
55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5
3:00PM-4:00PM UNITY DAY
PLEASE WEAR ORANGE
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM
55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B)
*FULL - No Drop In 11:30AM-12:20PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM NEW Food for Thought: Halloween Lore and Goodies Galore (Lounge) *RSVP 3:00PM-4:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM NO ZUMBA GOLD Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM NEW Teen Tech & Table Games (Hall) ���� 3:00PM-4:30PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall)
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM
Freaky Friday
Harry Potter Movie & Honeydukes Sweet Shop (Lounge) 2:00PM-5:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM 55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL - No Drop In 11:30AM-12:20PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Rm 5)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3) 1:00PM-4:30PM Great GetawayMystery Spot and Moon Dinner (Offsite) *Register 2:45PM-10:30PM
Artist Workshop (Hall) 9:00AM-12:00PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Hands on Art - Succulent Pumpkins (Hall) *FULL
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) 1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) 2:00PM-3:00PM
Freaky Friday ��
Halloween Movie Classic & Trivia (Lounge) 2:00PM-5:00PM
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)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall)
3:30PM-4:30PM
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)
1:00PM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 5)
1:45PM-4:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Drop in Badminton (Hall)
3:30PM-4:30PM
OCTOBER 21ST-31ST
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM 55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $10 Drop In
11:30AM-12:30PM
AARP Driver Safety- 2 Day Course by Appt (Rm 214)
12:00PM-4:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM
NEW Teen Tech & Table Games (Hall) ����
3:00PM-4:30PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM
55+ ZUMBA Toning (YRC Rm B) $10 Drop In
11:30AM-12:30PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5)
1:00PM-4:30PM
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Clear Captions Info Booth (Entryway)
11:30AM-1:00PM Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:00PM-1:15PM
55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
Great Getaway - Angel Island (Offsite) *FULL
8:35AM-7:00PM Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Science Based Ways to Boost Your Immune System (Hall) *RSVP
11:00AM-12:00APM
55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL - No Drop In 11:30AM-12:20PM
VTA Ride & Taste LG (Lounge & Offsite) *FULL
11:30AM-2:15PM
AARP Driver Safety- 2 Day Course by Appt (Rm 214)
12:00PM-4:30PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM
Game Day (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Art & Music
Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:00PM-1:15PM
55+ Yoga (YRC Rm B) $5 Drop In 3:00PM-4:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 3)
10:00AM-12:00PM
55+ ZUMBA Gold (YRC Rm B) *FULL - No Drop In 11:30AM-12:20PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM Pinochle (Rm 5) 1:00PM-4:30PM
NOVEMBER SAVE THE DATES:
• November 8th - Food For Thought *RSVP
• November 14th - Great Getaway - Cache Creek Casino
• November 15th - Training Course - Be Sensitive Be Brave - Suicide Prevention *RSVP
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) 1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall)
2:00PM-3:00PM Prize BINGO (Rm 214) *NEW TIME
3:00PM-4:00PM Social DanceCostumes Encouraged Spooky Line Dance (Hall-oween) $5/$10 6:00PM-8:00PM
• November 15th - Social Dance - LIVE MUSIC by Seascape Sounds *$5 Tickets Members & $10 Public
• November 16th - Veteran’s Day Ceremony *RSVP
• November 18th - 55+ Member Thanksgiving Luncheon *FREE- Suggested donation of clean socks or underwear at the door
Please note our offices will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day, and on November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving.
• 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!
• 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.
• LEARN TO CROCHET – Bring your patience in with you and learn how to loop yarn into all sorts of cozy items. Materials provided.
• 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.
• 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
• 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!
• 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
• TECH 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.
• WOMEN’S ARTIST CONNECTION – Share and discuss your work in a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere.
• 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
