WHAT’S NEW
UPCOMING EVENTS
REGISTRATION FOR OAP EVENTS
Registration will open at 9am on Monday, June 2 for Manhattan Beach residents. Events include Lunch Bunch, Dine & Discover, Cindy's Mini-Bus Trip, Travelogue, Apple Store Class, Friendship Foundation Bingo, Sound Bath Meditation and the Ice Cream Social. Registration usually fills up by 10am so make sure that you are calling at 9am. When we call back to confirm, you will be asked to provide your home address so please don't call in if you are non-resident. If you are calling on June 2nd as a non-resident, we will have to take you off the list. Registration for non-residents opens up on Wednesday, June 4th at 9am.
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Registration for the Dead Sea Scrolls/Reagan library will open up on-line for Manhattan Beach residents on June 2. You can also sign-up at City Hall or the JCC. Registration will open up on June 9th for non-residents.
PARKS AND RECREATION SURVEY
Please take a minute to let us know how we are doing by taking the Parks & Recreation survey. Flyers with the QR code are available in the JCC lobby and in the classrooms. More details on page 10.
CLASS CHANGES
Times and locations for the Arthritis Foundation and Stretch with Carmen have changed for the next session. Please see page 5 for more details.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL & FAREWELL CELEBRATION FOR
Join us as we scoop up some fun and say a heartfelt goodbye to our wonderful colleague, Dina! It’s her last day, and there’s no better way to celebrate her amazing contributions (and sweet personality!) than with an ice cream social. See page 11 for more details.
When: Wednesday, June 11
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Registration required.
CINDY'S MINI BUS TRIP - "LA CENTRAL
Discover endless inspiration, knowledge, and culture at the iconic Los Angeles Central Library—where the city's stories come to life.
When: Saturday, June 21
Time: 9:00am Dial-A-Ride bus leaves the JCC and returns at 3pm
Location: 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles
See page 16 for more information
ARTS & CRAFTS
Renewal Through Art/9:30am-12:30pm (SH)
Basic Techniques in Drawing/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)*
CLUBS
MB Senior Club Meeting/11:30am-11:45am (OBH)
French Club/2:00pm-3:00pm (JCC/TBD)
Socrates Cafe/1:30pm-3:00pm (SR)
Book Club (SS)
DRAMA
Acting Out Again/1:00pm-3:00pm (OBH)
Poetry Circle/1:30pm-3:00pm (SR)
Comedy Improv/3:30pm-5:30pm (SD)*
FITNESS CLASSES
Mindful Stretching with Timilie/10:15am-11:15am (SD)
Zumba for Adults/11:30am-12:15pm (SD)*
Arthritis Foundation/11:30am-12:30pm (SD)*
Stretch with Carmen/10:10am-11:00am (SS)*
Senior Yoga Beginning with Eden/10:00am-11:00am (SD)*
Senior Yoga Beginning Plus with Eden/10:00-11:00am (SD)*
Senior Yoga Beginning Technique/9:00am-9:45am (SD)*
Mindfulness with Timilie/10:40am-11:40am (SD)
Yoga for Posture and Balance/11:00am-12:15pm (OBH)*
Dance, Flow, 'N Fun/1:00pm-2:30pm (SD)*
Dance, Flow, 'N Fun/1:00pm-2:30pm (SD)*
Keeping Fit w/Carmen/9:00am-10:00am (OBH)*
Keeping Fit w/Carmen/10:15am-11:15am (OBH)*
ABC/9:30am-10:30am (OBH)
ABC/10:00am-11:00am (OBH)
Walking Group/8:00am-9:00am (JCC)
Beginner Line Dance 1:00pm-1:55pm (SD)*
Beyond Beginner Line Dance 2:00pm-2:55pm (SD)*
GAMES
MB Senior Club Bingo/10:00am-1:00pm (OBH)
Ping Pong/9:00am-1:00pm (SH)
Co-ed Senior Slo-Pitch Softball/9:00am-1:00pm (Dorsey Field)
Open Bridge/9:30am-1:30pm (SR)
SOCIAL
Discussion Group/10:00am-12:00pm (OASIS)
Woman to Woman/10:30am-12:00pm (SR)
By Heart Music/1:00pm-2:00pm (SD)
Movies Discussion Group/1:00pm-2:00pm (Zoom)
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Blankets of Love/3:00pm-5:00pm (Room TBD)
Social Hour w/Charlotte BCHD/10:00am-11:00am (Zoom)
Social Hour w/BCHD/2:00pm-3:00pm (SS)
Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1:30pm-2:30pm (SD)
TECHNOLOGY
Beginner iPhone Help/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)
Advanced iPhone Help/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)
Apple Store Class/9:00am-10:00am (Apple Store)*
June 12
June 19, 26
June 20
New Activities
Look for the details within FREE MOVIES EVERY FRIDAY 1:30pm-4:00pm Free popcorn too! See page 12 Drop-ins welcome
Mini Bus Trip with Cindy* LA Central Library
Saturday, June 21 9:00am-3:00pm See page 16
Lunch Bunch* Tuesday, June 10, 24 See page 12 dine & discover* Diane Wage Westside Pacific Villages Thursday, June 26 12:00pm-2:00pm See page 13
Sound Bath Meditation* With Lisa Port Monday, June 30 1:00pm-2:00pm See page 11
Summer session: 6/15-9/6. Summer registration dates: 5/19 residents; 6/2 non-residents
Paid Classes
YOGA FOR STRENGTH, BALANCE, AND FLEXIBILITY
As we age, muscles become weak, posture starts curving forward, and we are prone to falling. When muscles are strong and flexible, balance and posture improves! We move better and we feel more confident. Come as you are and leave class feeling strong and alive in your body! Chairs are used for part of the class. Bring a yoga mat. All other props are provided. First timers are welcome. Instructor: Teri Thompson. Current session ends June 11.
When: Wednesdays (June 25-August 27)
Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Where: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $165
Session: 10 weeks
Activity Number: 45742
SENIOR YOGA BEGINNING WITH EDEN
Stretch, strengthen, and soothe. A great class for those who are new to yoga and need to take it easy. Individual modifications are given. Option to use a chair is available. Bring a mat and beach towel. Instructor: Eden Serina Current session ends June 17.
When: Tuesdays (July 8-September 23)
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $145 Session: 12 weeks
Activity Number: 45740
SENIOR YOGA BEGINNING PLUS WITH EDEN
Build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance with this beginning yoga flow-style practice. Poses are done on the mat and standing, and individual modifications are provided. This class is open to all levels; no prerequisite required. Bring a mat and beach towel. Instructor: Eden Serina Current session ends June 19.
When: Thursdays (July 10-September 25)
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $145 Session: 12 weeks Activity Number: 45741
NEW!! SENIOR YOGA BEGINNING - TECHNIQUE
This class focuses on learning proper technique for traditional yoga poses. We will go into detail for each pose to ensure safety and efficiency, while focusing on the breath. This class is for those brand new to yoga and those looking to refine their technique and alignment. Individual attention will be provided, and light movement for warm-up and stretching will be included. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Eden Serina
When: Thursdays (July 10-August 28)
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $80 Non-Residents: $88 Session: 8 weeks
Activity Number:45981
DANCE FLOW 'N FUN WITH NICKY
Improve posture, balance, coordination, & grace through tailored warm up exercises followed by simple choreographed dance sequences in order to get the endorphins flowing, release stress and have fun! No previous dance experience necessary. Instructor: Nicola Bowie
When: Wednesdays (July 23-September 17) 9 classes
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $135 Non-Res: $149
Activity Number: 46037
When: Fridays (July 25-September 19) 9 classes
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $135 Non-Res: $149
Activity Number: 46044
COMEDY IMPROV
Learn comedy improv in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Improv is the art of acting without previous preparation involving imagination and creativity. This class enhances communication skills useful for business, performance, social and personal settings. Have fun while learning the skills of improv. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Instructors: Doris Usui and Rick Ramirez. Current session goes to May 19.
When: Mondays (June 9-July 28)
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Activity Number: 45735 (8 classes)
Cost: Res: $180 Non-Residents: $198
When: Mondays (June 9-July 28)
Pick 4 (4 classes for either afternoon/ evening)
Activity Number: 45736 (4 classes)
Cost: Res: $100 Non-Residents: $110
When: Mondays (June 9-July 28) (8 classes)
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Activity Number: 45983
Cost: Res: $180 Non-Res: $198
All classes are in the JCC/Surf Dance Room
BEGINNER LINE DANCE
The Beginner Line Dance provides all students the opportunity to move to music and express themselves in ways other activities do not. This course will introduce basic line dance steps and many different line dances will be taught to multiple music genres. Class will review dances learned from previous week and will move to more advanced level dances as the session progresses. Everyone is welcome and no partner is required. Instructor: Rhonda Diamond. Current session ends June 14.
When: Saturdays, postponed until the fall
BEYOND BEGINNER LINE DANCE
The Beyond Beginner class is for students who have either taken the beginner class, or have some dance experience. Must know basic line dance steps. High Beginner and Improver level dances will be taught. Class will review dances learned from previous weeks, and will move to dances with more difficulty as the session progresses. You’ll learn some of the popular dances done in clubs around SoCal! Instructor: Rhonda Diamond Current session ends June 14.
When: Saturdays, postponed until the fall
Paid Classes Free Classes
KEEPING FIT WITH CARMEN
Keeping active is key to maintaining your vitality and independence. Our Senior Fit class, led by Carmen Osterling, a Psychology major with years of experience in the South Bay, is designed to help you stay limber, ease those aches and pains, and keep your joints in working order, with special attention to your spine. With Carmen’s unique understanding of both body and mind, you’ll be in good hands. Current session ends June 19.
When: Tuesday & Thursdays (June 24-August 14) 16 classes
Time: 9:00am-10:00am Activity Number: 46008
Time: 10:15am-11:15am Activity Number: 46009
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Res. $110 Non-res. $120
STRETCH WITH CARMEN: CHAIR YOGA
Join Carmen, an experienced Hatha Yoga instructor, for a gentle yet powerful chair yoga class that soothes body and mind. She will guide you through mindful breathing, helping you connect deeply with each movement. From seated pigeon poses to modified warriors and gentle backbends, each stretch is designed to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, all while sitting on your chair. Experience the calming benefits of yoga and find your body’s equilibrium, one breath at a time.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays (June 9-July 9)
Time: 10:10am-11:00am
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
Cost: Residents: $100 Non-Res: $110 Activity Number: 46005
BASIC TECHNIQUES IN DRAWING
Learn the basic drawing techniques using drawing and colored pencils, and blending tools. Bring a 9 x 12 inch drawing pad, #2 pencil, to the first class. Instructor: Cindy Svezia, Current session ends June 10.
When: Tuesdays (June 17-July 22) 6 weeks
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $170 Activity Number: 45733
ZUMBA GOLD FOR OLDER ADULTS
Easy to follow choreography for adults looking for a fun Zumba class with some great music and original moves. The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance, and mainly fun! Instructor: Svetlana Averbukh. Current session ends May 12.
When: Mondays (June 16-August 25) 11 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:15pm
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $60 Non-Residents: $66 Activity Number: 45743
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise program was designed to help people with arthritis maintain joint flexibility, muscle strength, and reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Taught by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor who receives detailed and ongoing training to work with people with arthritis. Instructor: Nicola Bowie.
When: Tuesdays (July 22-September 16) 9 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $90 Non-Residents: $99 Activity Number: 46045
MB SENIOR CLUB BINGO
When: 1st and 3rd Monday
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH
Play some challenging BINGO games and win Target & Starbucks gift cards and other surprises. The White Elephant Sale is back! Bring in your donations and then enjoy some shopping and Bingo.
BLANKETS OF LOVE
The mission of Blankets of Love: to cover babies with warmth, love, and blessings. Founded in love and hope for every newborn, Blankets of Love South Bay is working with Good+Foundation of LA to donate a handmade blanket to wrap each newborn as they leave the hospital.
When: Monday & Thursdays
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
BY HEART MUSIC SING-A-LONG
Love singing along to classic songs? All voices welcome! No previous experience needed. Accompanied on piano by Karla Devine.
When: Thursdays
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
RENEWAL THROUGH ART
Every Thursday, join your fellow Older Adults for Renewal through Art for Seniors. Experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques, engage imagination and connect art making to your inner self.
When: Thursdays
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Scout House
ACTING OUT AGAIN
Location: Scout House
Interested in having fun, acting, and performing in our showcase? If you are, please join us as we work on monologues, scenes, jokes, and musical acts for our next showcase. Besides having fun with a great group of seniors, you keep your brain active and alert as you rehearse and perform.
When: 2nd and 4th Mondays
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH
WALKING GROUP
Are you newly retired and looking for ways to meet other older adults? Join us every Thursday at 8:00am at the Joslyn Community Center. We will walk for about an hour.
When: Thursdays
Time: 8:00am-8:55am
Location: JCC/OBH
Free Discussion Groups Free Support Programs
DISCUSSION GROUP WITH STEVE
A discussion group ages 55 and older. Your wisdom, insights and, of course, your humor is expected. Discussion topics regarding politics, local issues are torn from the front pages of the newspaper, magazines, and other forms of media. Participants are welcome to bring their own discussion topics or everyday concerns as well. Participation by everyone is encouraged.
When: Mondays
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/OASIS
LET'S TALK WOMAN TO WOMAN
Free discussion group for women ages 55 and older. Your wisdom, insights and, of course, your humor is expected. Senior Advisory Committee member Diane Campisi facilitates. Discussion topics regarding women’s issues are torn from the front pages of the newspaper, magazines, and other forms of media. Participants are welcome to bring their own discussion topics or everyday concerns as well. Many topics are discussed, except religion and politics.
When: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
Free Technology Classes
IPHONE TRAINING WITH DAYLE
Dayle Eisenhauer has had years of experience teaching and training on computers. She is volunteering her time to help explain technology to those who have questions. No reservations required. Walk-ins allowed
When: Thursdays (no class 6/5)
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Beginners: June 12
Advanced: June 19, 26
Location: JCC/Sunrise room
APPLE STORE CLASS
Organize your iPhone Digital Life
When: Friday, June 20
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - ZOOM
Contact Karen via email for Zoom details. Being a care partner for someone with Dementia is a life altering challenge. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association this support group offers a safe time to develop a mutual support system, exchange information, and share feelings and concerns.
When: 1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Zoom
Email: kberkeypatterson@gmail.com
For more information about Alzheimer's & Dementia call the 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 or go to the Alzheimer's Association website: https://www.alz.org
SOCIAL HOUR
If you have a question regarding community resources, or want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District, please join us! If you want to share ways you are keeping busy or are looking for advice on ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday (Zoom)
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Zoom Link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014
In-person
When: 2nd Monday JCC/Sunset Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and stressful. This support group offers a safe space to address the challenges that come with caring for someone, find support amongst peers who share similar experiences, and openly express your feelings around being a caregiver.
In-person
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Location: Apple Store, Manhattan Village Mall. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for MB residents and June 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
BEGINNING IPHONE PHOTOGRAPY CLASS WITH LEE
Take Your iPhone Photography to the Next Level!
In this class we’ll teach you the secrets of taking amazing photos and how to use editing apps to make them shine. This is a month long class with 4 sessions. Please do your best to commit to the 4 sessions. Limited to 12 people. Instructor: Lee Canter
When: Wednesday, June 4, 11, 25 and July 2
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: Sunrise Room. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for MB residents and June 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
NEW!! PARKINSONS
Jennifer Heath, volunteer, will lead you through 45 minutes of exercise and 15-20 for stretching and sharing. Each session will include exercises that improve balance, strength, mobility as well as dual task exercises that target cardio and cognition.
When: Mondays
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Sunset Room
Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
Spread the word! If you know of anyone struggling with Parkinson's please let them know about this group. Call us if you are interested 310-802-5430.
Additional Free Classes and Programs
MINDFUL STRETCHING
This class begins with stretching followed by mindfulness for 20 minutes. Stretching is vital as it lengthens and elongates muscles improving flexibility and elasticity. Stretching has many benefits including improving posture, decreasing back pain, and preventing injury. Our mindfulness portion will give us the opportunity to drop down into stillness with an emphasis on breath and presence. Mindful awareness adds insight to our overall existence. The practice increases vitality, encourages health and wellness, decreases stress, promotes inner peace and calm, and has even been proven to reduce blood pressure and boost immune function. This combination of stretching and mindfulness practice will leave you feeling relaxed, calm, and serene. Instructor: Timilie Losq.
When: Mondays
Time: 10:15am - 11:15am
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
MINDFULNESS
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed? Would you like to have greater focus, a feeling of relaxed awareness, relief from the experience of fight or flight? Scientific evidence shows Mindfulness can help with these life challenges. Mindfulness is a training of our attention to remain in the present moment. You can sit in a chair, cushion, or on the floor. Instructor: Timilie Losq
When: Wednesdays
Time: 10:40am-11:40am
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
AGILITY, BALANCE, AND COORDINATION
Agility is the ability to change the direction of the body in an efficient and effective manner, requiring a combination of balance and coordination. This class will be using resistance bands to perform fun coordination exercises that utilize eye-hand coordination working towards greater stationary and moving body balance.
When: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
When: Fridays with Shala Smith (JCC Volunteer)
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
SOCRATES CAFE
Socrates Cafés are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange philosophical perspectives based on their experiences, using the version of the Socratic Method developed by founder Christopher Phillips. This month the topic is: "What makes a friendship?"
When: 3rd Wednesday
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BOOK CLUB
Interested in joining? Please email Mary at mmccabe@manhattanbeach. gov and she will email information about the club, or join us at the next book club meeting. Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
June Discussion: The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson
On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at London's Royal Academy of Music, twenty-year-old American flautist Edwin Rist boarded a train for a suburban outpost of the British Museum of Natural History. Home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world, the Tring museum was full of rare bird specimens whose gorgeous feathers were worth staggering amounts of money to the men who shared Edwin's obsession: the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying. Once inside the museum, the champion fly-tier grabbed hundreds of bird skins--some collected 150 years earlier by a contemporary of Darwin's, Alfred Russel Wallace, who'd risked everything to gather them--and escaped into the darkness.
When: Thursday, June 19 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
July Discussion: The Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli
MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP
Join fellow movie lovers in an exploration of the lives and careers of actors, directors, producers, and plain old celebrities. Watch short biographies on the famous and the infamous, the celebrated and the disgraced. If you are a movie fan, this is your program.
When: Thursday, June 12 for this month
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Zoom Link: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/92536852582
POETRY CIRCLE
Join us twice a month to read and discuss poems (some that are beloved and/or famous, some by Circle members) and the interesting issues they raise. You can get involved with our Mira Costa collaboration, our public readings, publications and other projects, or you can just enjoy the poetry and conversation. We'd love to see you.
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
A sample from one of our members is on page 14 of this newsletter.
FRENCH CLUB
Are you interested in improving your conversational French? All levels welcome.
When: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Sunset or Conference Room
The Senior Advisory Committee oversees all programs, classes and events for the Older Adult Program. The June meeting is closed to the public.
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
June Activities Calendar
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
10:00am-12:00pm Discussion Group (OA)
10:10am-11:00am Stretch w/Carmen (SS)*
10:15am-11:15am Mindful Stretching (SD)
11:30am-1:00pm Parkinson's Support (SS)
11:30am-12:15pm Zumba (SD)*
3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SS/SR)
3:30pm-5:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)*
6:30pm-8:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)*
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
9:00am-10:00am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)*
10:00am-11:00am Senior Yoga Beg.(SD)*
10:00am-12:00pm Basic Drawing Techniques (SR)*
10:15am-11:15am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)*
11:30am-12:30pm Arthritis Foundation (SD)*
2:00pm-3:00pm French Club (JCC)
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9:00am OAP registration begins
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO and White Elephant Sale and Meeting (OBH)
1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom)
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9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
9:30am-10:30am ABC (OBH)
10:10am-11:00am Stretch with Carmen (SS)*
10:30am-12:00pm Woman to Woman (SR)
10:40am-11:40am Mindfulness (SD)
11:00am-12:15pm Yoga for Strength, Balance, and Flexibility (OBH)*
12:00pm-4:00pm Rummikub (OASIS)
1:00pm-2:30pm Dance Flow 'N Fun (SD)*
1:30pm-3:00pm iPhone Photography (SR)*
6:30pm-7:30pm Dementia Support Group Alzheimer's Association (Zoom) 4 9
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* (OBH)
2:00pm-3:00pm Social Hour (SS) 10
Snr Advisory Committee closed meeting
1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS) 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD)
2:00pm-3:00pm Ice Cream Social (OBH)* 16
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO (OBH)
1:30pm-3:00pm Travelogue (SR)*
1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom) Friendship Foundation Bingo Summer Camp (see page 11) for times at Pacific Elementary
1:30pm-3:00pm Socrates Cafe (SR) No photography class today 23
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* (OBH) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS) 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD)
1:00pm-2:00pm Sound Bath Meditation (SR)*
*Registration Required
8:00am-8:55am Walking Group (JCC)
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
9:00am-9:45am Senior Yoga Beg. Technique (SD)*
9:00am-10:00am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)*
9:30am-12.30pm Renewal Through Art (SH)
10:15am-11:15am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)*
10:00am-12:00pm iPhone Class (SR)
10:00am-11:00am Senior Yoga Beg. Plus (SD)*
1:00pm-2:00pm By Heart Music Sing-a-Long (SD)
3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SR)
8:00am-6:00pm Catalina Trip (Full) No iPhone Class today
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 1:00pm-2:00pm Movie Discussion Group (Zoom)
OASIS is open every day 9am-4pm. (*) Requires registration.
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
9:30am-1:00pm Bridge (SR)
10:00am-11:00am ABC (OBH)
1:00pm-2:30pm Dance Flow 'N Fun (SD)*
1:30pm-4:00pm Movies (OBH)
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Green and Gold (OBH)
12:00pm-4:00pm Rummikub (OASIS) 55+
Line Dancing on Hold until Fall 2025
10:00am-11:00am Juneteenth Ceremony (Bruce's Beach)
10:00am-12:00pm Advanced iPhone Class (SR) 11:00am-12:00pm Book Club (SS)
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: The Brutalist (OBH) 3 hours/36 minutes
10:00am-12:00pm Advanced iPhone Class (SR) 12:00pm-2:00pm Dine & Discover (OBH)*
9:00am-10:00am Apple Store Class*
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: The Nana Project (OBH)
9:00am-3:00pm Cindy's Mini Bus Trip to LA Central Library*
2:00pm-7:00pm Juneteenth Celebration and Concert (Polliwog Park)
9:00am-10:00am Apple Store
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: The Friend (OBH)
2:00pm Time Capsule Unveiling (OBH)
Zoom Only Class Schedule
1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the month
Social Hour with Charlotte from BCHD
10:00am-11:00pm
https://bchd-org.zoom. us/j/87651635014 FREE
Thursday, June 12 Movie Discussion Group 1:00pm-2:00pm https://citymbinfo.zoom. us/j/92536852582 FREE
PARKS AND RECREATION SURVEY
Let us know how we are doing. Please take a minute to fill out our survey. Scan the QR code. If you have questions call 310-802-5448 or email MBPARKSANDREC@MANHATTANBEACH.GOV
Joslyn Community Center
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
"Scoop, Top, and Mingle – Join Us for a Sweet Time at the Ice Cream Social!"
Join us in celebrating Dina's last day at the JCC.
When: Wednesday, June 11
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
TRAVELOGUE - GREAT RIVERS OF EUROPE
Join the Journey of a Lifetime!
Set sail through the heart of Europe with Peter Landecker and Sue Cutler. This unforgettable travelogue from Vienna to Amsterdam visits timeless cities, scenic riverscapes, and rich cultural treasures as you visit storybook villages and iconic landmarks. Reserve your spot now - adventure awaits!
When: Monday, June 16
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC (OBH)
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION CLASS with Lisa Port
Lisa Port is a practicing Chopra Wellness Primordial Sound Meditation Facilitator in Los Angeles. She was born and raised in Canada and moved to LA and worked as a medical/surgical professional for 20 years. During that time, she was exposed to the various forms of healing. Through her own experience, transformation, and breakthroughs from this work, she has been inspired to learn and share these sacred modalities with others. Her mission is to inspire others to take the first steps on their journey of personal healing. Finding their connection with their own energetic wisdoms from within, and listening. Quickly they will feel and see the benefits of these transformative powers.
Based on the ancient practices of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words “Ayur” (life) and “Veda” (knowledge). Using some of the transformative tools like somatic yoga movements, deep grounding meditation with breathwork, relaxing visualization, and crystal bowls sound healing will help facilitate a deeper connection and understanding between the body, the mind and the spirit.
When: Monday, June 30
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
Dining & Movies
Dining
LUNCH BUNCH
When: Tuesday, June 10, 24 Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Joslyn Community Center Cost: $5 Residents and $7 Non-residents
Reservations required. No walk-ins. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 4 for non-residents call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
6/10
6/24
JCC MOVIES
Grilled BBQ Sandwich: basted with barbecue sauce and served on a whole wheat bun with shredded iceberg lettuce, caramelized onion jam, sliced tomato, sliced red onion & pickles, cookie
Roast Beef Sandwich: all natural oven roasted top rounds and provolone, lettuce, and tomato on rosemary parmesan bread, cookie
When: Fridays Time: 1:30-4:00pm
Where: JCC/OBH
Green and Gold Drama
When: Friday, June 6
2025 NR/1 hr 45 min
A struggling family farmer wagers everything on a high-stakes Championship bet, while his granddaughter's musical ambitions could be their ticket to a new beginning.
Starring: Brandon Sklenar, Madison Lawlor, Craig T. Nelson
The Nana Project Comedy
When: Friday, June 20
2023 NR/1 hr 24 min
Follows Helen "Nana" Lewis, a feisty chess master, and her grandsons, as they embark on a road trip to support her rise to the state championships.
Starring: Mercedes Ruehl, Nolan Gould, Will Peltz
The Brutalist Drama
When: Friday, June 13
2024 R/3 hr 36 min (will end at 5:06ish)
A visionary architect flees post-war Europe in 1947 for a brighter future in the United States and finds his life forever changed by a wealthy client.
Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
The Friend
Drama/Comedy
When: Friday, June 27
2024 R/1 hr 59min
When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend, she begins to come to terms with her past and her own creative inner life.
Starring: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloe Xhauflaire
Joslyn Community Center and More
DINE & DISCOVER
Diane Wade, Westside Pacific Villages Director
Westside Pacific Villages is a vibrant and diverse member-driven community that empowers older adults to stay socially connected, active and independent so they can age successfully in their own homes.
They connect neighbors with neighbors to share social activities, skills and support with one another, to enrich our lives in every decade. They coordinate the efforts of our volunteers to provide many benefits including social activities, educational events, companionship, help around the house, transportation and more.
WPV serves Westchester, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, Del Rey, Mar Vista, Culver City, Ladera Heights, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and adjacent areas. Come learn how Westside Pacific Villages might help you or your neighbor.
When: Thursday, June 26
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: JCC (OBH)
Pizza lunch will be served
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION SUMMER CAMP BINGO
Would you like to help out with BINGO at the Friendship Foundation Camp this year? They have the following time slots:
1:25pm-1:55pm - BINGO group 1 (ages 8-12)
2:05pm-2:35pm BINGO group 2 (ages 13-16)
2:45pm-3:15pm BINGO group 3 (ages 17-25)
3:25pm-3:55pm BINGO group 4 (ages 26+)
Stay for one, two, three, or four time slots. It's a blast!
When: Tuesday, June 17
Time: see times above
Pacific Elementary School, 1200 Pacific Ave., MB
Cost: Free. Please let us know what time slot works for you. Starting June 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and non-residents (same day). The more the merrier! Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
LEADERSHIP MANHATTAN BEACH - CLASS OF 2000 PROJECT
Millennium Time Capsule & Art Sculpture Unveiling
Come join us on June 28, 2025, when we reveal the contents!
What do you recall about the year 2000? Did you know that TRW developed the fastest microchip in the world or that the Mira Costa’s girls volleyball team won the state championship? The LMB Class of 2000 collected memories from the millennium year. Memories to be shared with the community in the year 2025. Time capsules that are buried are often lost or misplaced. Our time capsule won’t be forgotten! It is encased in an art piece that thousands of joggers and dog walkers pass by on Veterans Parkway across from the Joslyn Center.
When: Saturday, June 28
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Wave Art Sculpture at Veterans Parkway and 18th; refreshments and viewing items at JCC Cost: Free. Everyone is welcome.
OASIS is open My 10am-4pm
Joslyn Community Center Games
BRIDGE
OASIS is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Drop-in Bridge play for ages 55 and older. Meet new players and develop new friendships. Bring your own supplies and get a game or two going! Fridays 9:30am-1:00pm in the JCC/Sunrise Room
RUMMIKUB AND HAND & FOOT
Join us for drop-in Rummikub on Wednesdays 12-4pm and Rummikub and Hand & Foot on Saturdays 12-4pm in the JCC/Oasis
PING PONG
When: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Location: JCC/Scout House Tables are available inside except Thursdays. Tables are available outside weather permitting. Bring your own equipment.
POEMS FROM THE POETRY CIRCLE
ODE TO DAVE
By Don Hedges
It was 1963 when I said my vows to thee, It was in a glass church that over-looked the sea, And Dave was there, too, as bearer of the ring That I put on her finger to make her my wife, Which she said she will wear for the rest of her life.
I met Dave a very very long time ago. I lived at his house and we built a canoe; We painted it white, and it sparkled
Like a star on a cold winters night.
The canoe has significance as you will see, We finished the canoe in the shop where we worked; There he met Janet, one of life’s little perks. We paddled on rivers and paddled on lakes, And we had a sail to help us along,
But we paddled a lot because
Back then we were quite strong.
In the canoe I met my wife and she could paddle real well, And did not mind getting dumped in a cold ocean swell.
As they say, good things don’t last:
The church of glass, the canoe, and Dave too, Are all gone but the memories will last.
I don’t often think of the hereafter,
But I believe he is in a place where his memory is intact
And his old tractor starts like the crack of a bat. He is sitting on the porch telling stories to friends who have gone before, And I think that some of them might possibly be true.
Community Events
Joslyn Community Center Excursions
Catalina Island - FULL
Roundtrip motor coach service from the JCC to Long Beach Catalina Ferry Terminal and roundtrip ferry service to Avalon and back to Long Beach. Lunch is on your own in Avalon. Ferry leaves at 9:50am from Long Beach and leaves Avalon at 3:55pm.
When: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Time: 8:00am-6:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 8:00am sharp)
Cindy's Mini Bus Trip - The Los Angeles Central Library
Step into a world where history, art, and knowledge converge at the iconic Los Angeles Central Library. Nestled in the vibrant core of downtown L.A., this architectural masterpiece is more than just a library—it's a cultural landmark. With its stunning blend of Egyptian and Mediterranean Revival design, breathtaking murals, and serene gardens, every corner invites exploration.
Lunch on your own. There is a Lemonade and a Mendocino Farms across the street.
When: Saturday, June 21
Time: 9:00am Dial-A-Ride bus leaves the JCC and returns at 3pm
Location: 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles
Cost: Admission is free $2.00 is needed for the Dial-A-Ride bus.
Starting June 2nd at 9am, Manhattan Beach residents can register by calling 310-802-5430. A $10 refundable deposit is due within 5 days of registering for the trip. Non-residents can call on June 4th to register for the trip. This trip involves walking.
Ronald Reagan Library and Dead Sea Scrolls - #46013
Experience the awe-inspiring Dead Sea Scrolls at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, celebrating 75 years since their discovery. This exclusive exhibit showcases the largest collection ever displayed outside Israel, featuring 24 original manuscripts and over 200 ancient artifacts. Step into history through dynamic displays and interactive exhibits that reveal the culture of 2,000 years ago. Marvel at writings hidden in caves, offering a rare window into the ancient world. Your visit also includes access to the Reagan Library’s exhibits, where you can explore a replica Oval Office, board Air Force One, and discover Reagan’s journey from Hollywood to the White House. Enjoy an Air Force One Barbeque Lunch and a docent guided tour of the Reagan Presidential Library and the Air Force One Pavilion, along with self-guided tours of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Arrival at 10am; self-guided tour of Dead Sea Scrolls 10am-12:30pm; lunch Air Force One 12:30pm-1:30pm; docent led tour of musuem and AFO 1:30pm-3:30pm; self-guided tour of outdoor exhibits and store 3:30pm-4:30pm. Departure at 4:30pm
When: Friday, July 18
Time: 8:00am-7:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 8:00am sharp) 4:30pm departure from Library 7:00pm arrival at JCC
Location: Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley Cost: $75 res; $82 non-res; includes transporation, lunch, 2 hour docent guided tour Activity #: 46013
Registration is open on-line for Manhattan Beach residents starting June 2 at www.manhattanbeach.gov or in person at City Hall. Registration will open up on June 9 for non-residents.This trip involves LOTS of walking.
Del Mar Racetrack - Clubhouse
"Where the Turf Meets the Surf – Feel the Rush of the Races, Ocean Breezes, and Timeless Glamour at Del Mar Racetrack!"
When: Thursday, August 28
Time: 10:00am-8:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 10:00am sharp)
Gates open up at 11:30am; first race at 1:30pm, last race at 5:00pm
Location: Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA
Cost: Admission to the Clubhouse and transporation res: $40 non-res $44
Registration is open on-line for Manhattan Beach residents starting July 1 at www.manhattanbeach.gov or in person at City Hall. Registration will open up on July 8 for non-residents.
