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REGISTRATION THIS MONTH
Registration opens up on June 1 for Manhattan Beach residents and June 3 for non-residents. Please call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LINE DANCING
Step onto the dance floor and join us for a fun and energetic line dancing class! Whether you're a beginner or have danced before, everyone is welcome. Come learn new steps, enjoy great music, and have a great time moving together.
When: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 12:45pm-2:15pm
Location: JCC Banquet Hall Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome
GRUNION RUN - PART 2
Due to the success of the 1st Grunion Run we are headed back for part 2. See all the details on page 16.
When: Wednesday, June 30 Time: 11:30pm-1:45pm
Location: Grunions Bar & Grill
THE FITNESS COURT®
Elevate your outdoor workout!
The Fitness Court at Polliwog Park is designed to provide a full body workout in seven minutes via a seven-station system that people of all ages and fitness levels can use. The circuit system focuses on core strengthening, squatting, pushing, lunging, pulling, agility and bending. The 2nd Wednesday of the month, Nahid Mohammidifar (Beach Cities Health District instructor) provides a class for seniors at the Fitness Court.
See page 7 for more details.
MB LAUNCHES LYFT PILOT PROGRAM
Service is available for Senior Medical Transportation only
Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, the City of Manhattan Beach will launch a pilot program using Lyft to supplement the City’s Dial-A-Ride service for senior residents traveling to medical appointments.
The program is available to Manhattan Beach residents age 55 and older who have a working cell phone and know how to use it. Participants may schedule up to 8 one-way rides, or 4 round trips, per month at no cost during the pilot program.
See page 11 for more information
*Requires Registration Activities *Requires Registration
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)
Book Club/11:00am-12:00pm (SS)
DRAMA
Acting Out Again/1:00pm-3:00pm (OBH)
Poetry Circle/1:30pm-3:00pm (SS)
Comedy Improv/3:30pm-5:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm (SD)*
FITNESS CLASSES
Mindful Stretching with Timilie/10:15am-11:15am (SD)
Zumba Gold/1:00pm-1:45pm (SD)*
Arthritis Foundation/11:30am-12:30pm (SD)*
Stretch with Carmen/10:10am-11:00am (SH)*
Senior Yoga Beginning with Eden/10:00am-11:00am (SD)*
Senior Yoga Beginning Plus with Eden/10:00-11:00am (SD)*
Mindfulness with Timilie/10:40am-11:40am (SD)
Yoga for Strength & Balance/11:00am-12:15pm (OBH)*
Dance, Flow, 'N Fun/1:00pm-2:30pm (SD)*
The Fitness Court Class/11:00am-12:00pm (Polliwog Park)
Keeping Fit w/Carmen/9:00am-9:55am (OBH)*
Keeping Fit w/Carmen/10:15am-11:05am (OBH)*
ABC/9:00am-10:00am (OBH) 2nd Monday
ABC/9:30am-10:30am (OBH)
ABC/10:00am-11:00am (OBH)
Walking Group/8:00am-8:55am (JCC)
Qi Gong/8:00am-9:00am (SD)
Mindful Stretching with Timilie/11:30am-12:30pm
GAMES
MB Senior Club Bingo & White Elephant Sale/10:00am-1:00pm (OBH)
Ping Pong/See page 14 for times (SH)
Co-ed Senior Slo-Pitch Softball/9:00am-1:00pm (Dorsey Field)
Open Bridge/9:30am-1:00pm (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)
Movie Discussion Group/1:00pm-2:00pm (Zoom)
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Blankets of Love/3:00pm-5:00pm (SR)
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)
Socrates Cafe 1:30pm-3:00pm (SR)
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 11 June 25 June 19
New Activities
Look for the details within FREE MOVIES EVERY FRIDAY 1:30pm-4:00pm Free popcorn too! See page 12 Drop-ins welcome
Monday, June 15 1:15pm-2:45pm Lunch Bunch* Tuesday June 9 LUAU LUNCH June 23
dine & discover*
H.E.L.P "Aging Preparednes" Thursday, June 25 12:00pm-2:00pm See page 13
Upcoming Bus Trips*
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 6/10 Getty Center - 6/13 Mamma Mia - 7/2
Del Mar Racetrack - 8/27
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 17.
When: Wednesdays (July 1-September 2) 10 weeks
Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Where: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $165
Activity Number: 48805
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 16.
When: Tuesdays (July 7-September 15) 11 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164
Activity Number: 48802
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 18.
When: Thursdays (July 9-September 17) 11 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164
Activity Number: 48803
MINDFUL STRETCHING WITH TIMILIE
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. Instructor: Timilie Losq. Current class ends June 12.
When: Friday (June 19-August 21) 10 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $60 Non-Res: $66
Activity Number: 48801
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 (May 6-July 8) 10 weeks
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Res: $165
Activity Number: 49070
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 (May 12-July 7) 9 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $90 Non-Residents: $99
Activity Number: 49071
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 ends May 18.
When: Mondays (June 8-July 27) 8 weeks
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Activity Number: 48784
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Activity Number: 48785
Cost: Res: $200 Non-Residents: $220
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
When: Mondays (June 8-July 27) 4 weeks
Pick 4 (4 classes for either afternoon/evening)
Individuals new to improv would benefit from taking the first four classes
Activity Number: 48786 (4 classes)
Cost: Res: $100 Non-Residents: $110
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
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 class ends June 8.
When: Monday (June 22-August 31) 10 weeks
Time: 1:00pm-1:45pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $78 Non-Res: $86
Activity Number: 48806
Paid Classes Free Classes/Activities
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 class ends June 18
When: Tuesday & Thursdays (June 23-July 23) 4 weeks
Time: 9:00am-9:55am Activity Number: 48797
Time: 10:10am-11:05am Activity Number: 48798
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Res. $110; Non-res. $121
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. Class will be held in the Scout House. Current session ends June 3.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays (June 8-July 8) 4 weeks
Time: 10:10am-11:00am Activity Number: 48357
Location: JCC/SH
Cost: Residents: $120 Non-Res: $132
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 5/26
When: Tuesdays (July 7-July 28) 4 weeks
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
Cost: Residents: $89 Non-Residents: $98
Activity Number: 48781
Free Classes/Activities
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 topics are: "Can disappointment be valuable? Is "The Golden Rule" still relevant today?"
When: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Cost: Free
QI GONG
MB SENIOR CLUB BINGO
When: June 1, 15
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH
We are upping the stakes!! Join us for fun Bingo and a chance to win a $25 prize on our final Bingo game "Black-out". Come shop the White Elephant Sale!
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
Are you interested in having fun? Please join us as we work on monologues, scenes, jokes and stage work. If there is anything you’d like to share with the group, please feel free to do so. We keep our brains active while having loads of fun and laughter.
When: 2nd and 4th Monday
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. All are welcome!
When: Thursdays Meet in the JCC Lobby
Time: 8:00am-8:55am
The goal of the practice of Zhineng Qigong is transformation. Through meditation and movement practitioners actively use consciousness to mobilize energy (qi) to transform the body, qi, and the mind as well as the world around them. Through diligent practice, we seek to restore the natural and original harmony and balance inherent in our bodies and in the universe. Through practice we achieve transformation; in healing ourselves we heal the world. For more information please go to www.daoinmotion.com. Walk-ins welcome.
When: Thursdays Time: 8:00am-9:00am 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/Sunrise 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
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise room
Beginners: June 11
Advanced: June 25 No class on 4, 18
APPLE STORE CLASS
This hands-on class Apple Store Class is designed to help older adults feel confident using their iPhone camera and photo library, starting with the basics of taking clear, well-framed pictures & videos. Participants will learn simple techniques for capturing better shots, understand key camera features, & explore how to organize their photos so they are easy to find & share. The class also introduces easy editing tools built into the iPhone, such as cropping, adjusting light, and enhancing colors, so users can improve their photos with just a few taps.
When: Friday, June 19
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Apple Store, Manhattan Village Mall Reservation required. Limited to 15 students.
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP
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. 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.
When: Mondays
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Sunset Room
Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
The Senior Advisory Committee oversees all programs, classes and events for the Older Adult Program. You're Invited to stop by a Senior Advisory Committee meeting and share your thoughts. Guests are welcome to offer input on programs, classes, and events.
When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
Additional Free Classes and Programs
MINDFUL STRETCHING WITH TIMILIE
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. Limited to 30 participants.
When: Mondays
Time: 10:15am-11:15am
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
MINDFULNESS WITH TIMILIE
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. Limited to 30 participants.
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: 2nd & 4th Mondays w/Shala Smith (OAP Volunteer)
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
When: Fridays with Shala Smith (OAP Volunteer)
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
THE FITNESS COURT®
BCHD Group Exercise Instructor and certified NASM Personal Trainer, Nahid Mohammidifar provides a class for seniors on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the The Fitness Court® in Pollywog Park. The Fitness Court is designed to provide a full body workout in only seven minutes, all for free in the great outdoors. The Court is close to Redondo Ave and the Middle School. Meet at the court at 11:00.
When: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Polliwog Park Fitness Court
Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
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: My Friends by Fredrick Backman
Swedish author Fredrik Backman celebrates the redemptive power of art with this story of a remarkable painting and the eternal ache of adolescence. This is the first GCA win for Backman. Speaking of the redemptive power of art, Backman’s 2020 novel, Anxious People, placed second in this category…by five votes, the narrowest margin in a GCA contest ever.
When: Thursday, June 18
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
July Discussion: Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser
MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP
Welcome to our Monthly Movie Class — a fun, casual Zoom gathering where movie lovers unite! Once a month, we dive into what’s new and noteworthy in film and TV, watch fresh trailers together, and share thoughts, laughs, and recommendations.
When: 1st Thursday of the 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 Room or Conference Room
June Activities Calendar
11:30am-3:00pm Ping Pong (SH) Change
10:00am-12:00pm Discussion Group (OA)
10:10am-11:00am Stretch w/Carmen (SH)*
10:15am-11:15am Mindful Stretching (SD)
11:30am-1:00pm Parkinson's Support (SS)
1:00pm-3:00pm Game Class with Lois (SS)
1:00pm-1:45pm Zumba Gold (SD)*
3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SR)
3:30pm-5:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)*
6:30pm-8:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)*
9:00am registration opens up for MB res
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO and Meeting (OBH)
9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH)
1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
9:00am-3:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
9:00am-10:00am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)*
10:00am-11:00am Senior Yoga Beg.(SD)*
10:00am-12:00pm 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 (CR)
11:30am-3:00pm Ping Pong (SH) Change
9:30am-10:30am ABC (OBH)
10:10am-11:00am Stretch w/Carmen (SH)*
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
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10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom)
10:00am-11:30am BINGO with Friendship Foundation (SH)
12:45pm-2:15pm Line Dancing (OBH) 8
2:00pm-3:00pm Social Hr. w/Charlotte (SS) 9
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* (OBH) Dial-A-Ride/Lyft Presentation
1:30pm-3:00pm Sn Advisory Committee (SR)
1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS)
11:00am-12:00pm The Fitness Court exercise class (Polliwog Park) 8:00am-6:00pm San Diego Zoo Safari Park*
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO (OBH)
1:15pm-2:45pm Travelogue (SR) 16
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour w/Charlotte (Zoom) 17 1:30pm-3:00pm Socrates Cafe (SS)
9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH) 1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
12:00pm-1:30pm Luau Lunch Bunch (OBH)* 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS)
11:30am-1:45pm Dial-A-Ride Bus Trip Grunion Run - Part 2*
8:00am-9:00am Qi Gong (SD)
8:00am-8:55am Walking Group (JCC)
9:00am-3:00pm Ping Pong (SH) Outside only
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)
1:00pm-4:00pm Scrabble (OASIS)
3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SR)
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR)
10:00am-12:00pm Advanced iPhone Class (SR) 12:00pm-2:00pm Dine & Discover H.E.L.P. "Aging Preparedness"
July
12:30pm-6:00pm Mamma Mia at Ahmanson Theater Trip*
OASIS is open Monday- Saturday 9am-4pm. (*) Requires registration.
9:00am-3:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
9:30am-1:00pm Bridge (SR)
10:00am-11:00am ABC (OBH)
11:30am-12:30pm Mindful Stretching (SD)*
1:30pm-4:00pm Movies (OBH)
Apple Store Class* 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Eternity (OBH)
12:00pm-4:00pm Rummikub (OASIS) 55+
Zoom Only Class Schedule
1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the month Social Hour with Charlotte from BCHD 10:00am-11:00pm
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NUTRITION WORKSHOP
Joslyn Community Center
MB LAUNCHES LYFT PILOT PROGORAM FOR SENIOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, the City of Manhattan Beach will launch a pilot program using Lyft to supplement the City’s Dial-A-Ride service for senior residents traveling to medical appointments.
The program is available to Manhattan Beach residents age 55 and older who have a working cell phone and know how to use it. Participants may schedule up to 8 one-way rides, or 4 round trips, per month at no cost during the pilot program.
Lyft rides are limited to medical appointments outside Manhattan Beach, including approved locations in El Segundo, Redondo Beach, and most areas of Torrance, including east of Crenshaw Blvd. but not beyond Western Ave.
Riders must schedule trips at least 1-2 days in advance. Passengers using mobility devices such as canes, walkers, electric scooters, or wheelchairs should schedule rides 3–4 days in advance so an appropriate vehicle can be located and reserved.
Riders may also bring one guest or personal care assistant at no additional charge if assistance is needed beyond curbside drop-off.
Service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information or to schedule a ride, contact the Dial-A-Ride office at (310) 545-3500.
DAYLE'S 100TH ADVANCED IPHONE CLASS
Congratulations to Dayle Eisenhauer on an incredible milestone — teaching her 100th Advanced iPhone class at the Joslyn Community Center! For more than 10 years, Dayle has generously shared her knowledge by leading both Beginner and Advanced iPhone classes, helping countless community members feel more confident and connected through technology.
In addition to her classes at Joslyn, Dayle has partnered with the Apple Store in Manhattan Beach to bring even more learning opportunities to our community, covering topics such as the Passwords app, Notes app, photography, and more. Her dedication, patience, and enthusiasm have made a lasting impact on so many lives.
Dayle is truly an amazing volunteer and member of the Senior Advisory Committee, and we are so grateful for all she does. Thank you, Dayle, for your continued commitment to lifelong learning and community service!
COMEDY IMPROV SHOWCASE
Doris Usui and Sandy Marchese of April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe started teaching improv in Manhattan Beach in 2008; a Parks and Recreation program that has been going strong for 18 years. In 2018, Rick Ramirez joined as an improv teacher and Sandy retired from teaching. Doris and Rick are both professional actors as well as being active in the South Bay improv community performing and directing shows.
There were twenty one students performing in the May 16 Spring Showcase along with a professional keyboardist. These students were from both of the improv adult classes; performers whose ages were up to 90.
Dining & Movies
Dining
LUNCH BUNCH
When: Tuesday, June 9, 23
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Joslyn Community Center Cost: $5 Residents and $7 Non-residents
Reservations required. No walk-ins. Reservation required. Starting June 1, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 3 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
6/9
6/23
JCC MOVIES
Tomato Basil BLT: Applewood smoked bacon with crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, mayo, salt and pepper on our Tomato Basil Miche. Served with chips and a cookie.
Luau Lunch: large chicken teriyaki bowl with veggies and rice water ice for dessert. Wear your best Hawaiian gear!
When: Fridays
Time: 1:30-4:00pm
Where: JCC/OBH
Wuthering Heights
Drama
When: Friday, June 5
2026 R/2 hr 16 min
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
Starring: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi
Eternity
Romantic Comedy
When: Friday, June 19
2025 PG-13/1 hr 54min
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
Starring: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner
Train Dreams
Period Drama
When: Friday, June 12
2025 PG-13/1 hr 42 min
Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones
How to Make a Killing
Dark Comedy
When: Friday, June 26
2026 R/1 hr 45 min
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, a blue-collar will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
Starring: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley
Joslyn Community Center and More
DINE & DISCOVER
Dine & Discover - H.E.L.P. (Helping Elders Live Productively) Aging Preparedness
Helping Elders Live Productively is a free, unbiased education, counseling, and referral resource to help seniors & their families make informed decisions and live their best lives.
Aging Preparedness. This class provides practical tools to help you remain in control of your healthcare and financial decisions as you age. Through guided discussions, you’ll learn the six key steps for assembling your Aging Preparedness Kit - a collection of essential documents, plans, and resources that support your independence and peace of mind.
When: Thursday, June 25
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting June 1, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 3 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Slice of pizza and a cookie will be served
TRAVELOGUE
In 2025, Sue Cutler and Peter Landecker visited both wintry Paris and London as week long extensions of a Southern Africa trip. They wlll share tales and images of their adventures.
When: Monday, June 15
Time: 1:15pm-2:45pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room (limited to 30 people)
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting June 1, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 3 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation.
FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION EVENTS
GOOD LUCK ANGEL
Join us for a fun morning of Bingo with our friends from the Friendship Foundation.
When: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 10:00am-11:30pm
Location: JCC/Scout House
Cost: Free.
Hope you can join us! Walk-ins welcome.
One of our favorite Dial-A-Ride and Older Adult Program team members is moving on to an exciting new adventure! Angel will be heading to Alabama to start a job with Northrup Grumman as a Systems Engineer. He interned there last summer, so he already knows the company and the area pretty well.
We’re really excited for him and all that’s ahead — but we’ll definitely miss having him around!
OASIS is open My 10am-4pm JCC/OASIS IS FOR
Joslyn Community Center Games
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 BRIDGE
Join us for drop-in Rummikub on Wednesdays 12-4pm and Saturdays 12-4pm in the JCC/Oasis
PING PONG
When: Monday-Friday (Outside tables only on Thursday)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Location: JCC/Scout House. Inside tables are available Tuesdays and Fridays and at 11:30am on Mondays and Wednesdays. Tables are available outside weather permitting. Bring your own equipment.
GAME CLASS WITH LOIS
Lois would like to teach you how to play May I (game), Chinese Mah Jong, Poker, and Mexican Train
When: Mondays
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
INTERESTED IN CRIBBAGE?
If you are interested in playing and/or learning Cribbage give us a call at 310-802-5430 and your name and #
Location: JCC/Sunset Room. Bring a deck of cards with your initials on it. Lois will bring 2 sets of Mah Jong boards
POEMS FROM THE POETRY CIRCLE
Thoughtless Winds by Doug Wheeler
Intrinsic doltish breaths bow the tamarack and dry heaven’s tears
Dauntless drafts billow spinnakers yet stray the winged
Veering flows lament the fearful while lulling the wakeful
What exhilarates the coals appeases the parched
Zephyrs cast the seeds yet erode the loam
Preoccupied currents are impartial favoring neither virtue nor plague
Only honesty.
Community Events
Joslyn Community Center Excursions
San Diego Zoo Safari Park #49115
Featuring the New Elephant Valley
*Registration required for all trips. Refunds given if we can fill your spot.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where wildlife and wonder come to life! Explore the all-new Elephant Valley, a breathtaking habitat designed to give you an up-close look at these magnificent giants as they roam, play, and interact in a space inspired by their natural environment.
Your ticket is for transportation and admission into the park 10am-3pm. Spend the day discovering incredible animals from around the world, enjoying scenic views, and immersing yourself in one of Southern California’s most unique experiences. When it’s time to refuel, enjoy lunch on your own at one of the park’s many delicious dining spots, offering everything from quick bites to satisfying meals. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with nature, learn about wildlife conservation, and create lasting memories! Safari options available on the website: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/
When: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 8:00am sharp)
Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA
Cost: $110 residents; $120 for non-residents transportation and admission to the park. Registration required. Registration is open on-line or in person at City Hall or the JCC.
Refunds given if we can fill your spot.
Cindy's Mini Bus Trip - Getty Center*
Enjoy a relaxing bus trip to the iconic Getty Center, where art, architecture, and stunning city views come together. Spend the day exploring world-class exhibits, beautiful gardens, and scenic terraces at your own pace. Lunch is on your own, giving you the freedom to dine at the museum café or bring your own lunch to enjoy in the picturesque surroundings. Timed entrance at 10am.
When: Saturday, June 13
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 9:00am sharp)
Location: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $10 for parking and transportation. Reservations required. Starting June 1 after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 3 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. You must pay within 5 days of making your reservation. Spots are limited. Refunds given if we can fill your spot.
Grunion Run* - Dial-A-Ride Bus Trip - Part 2*
Due to the great response to our last visit, we are heading back to Grunions Sports Bar & Grill as we continue building our new lunch program. We hope to feature another restaurant in July as well. Transportation will be provided by Dial-A-Ride, and all food items will be 20% off. When making your reservation, please let us know if you will be taking the bus or driving yourself.
When: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 11:30am-1:45pm (bus leaves JCC at 11:30am sharp)
Location: Grunions Restaurant, 1501 North Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach
Cost: $1 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip. Reservations required. Starting June 1, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 3 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation.
Mamma Mia Presented by Center Theater Group #49117
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For over 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. We have 38 balcony tickets available.
When: Thursday, July 2
Time: 12:30pm-6:00pm (show and back-talk)
Location: Ahmanson Theater, 135 N. Grand Ave, Los Angeles
Cost: $30 residents; $33 for non-residents transportation and admission
Reservations required. Starting June 1, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and June 8 for non-residents. You can register on-line or in person at City Hall or the JCC. Refunds given if we can fill your spot.
