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REGISTRATION THIS MONTH
Since the 1st falls on a Friday, we will hold Manhattan Beach registration on Monday, May 4th starting at 9am. Please call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Registration will open up for non-residents on May 6th starting at 9am.
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Get involved! The Senior Advisory Committee is accepting applications for the July 2026-2029 term starting July 1, 2026. If interested please fill out an application by May 29th at the latest.Applications are available in the Older Adult Program office.
DIAL-A-RIDE TRIP POLICIES
Dial A Ride transportation includes a ride from the Joslyn Center to the trip destination and a ride back to the Joslyn Center. These trips do not include a ride to other locations. For instance, if you are signed up for a trip to Beach Cities Symphony, or Cindy's Mini Bus Trips, Dial-A-Ride will not be able to drive you home after the event. You will have to provide your own ride home.
Dial-A-Ride will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on May 25th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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, May 6
Time: 12:45pm-2:15pm
Location: JCC Banquet Hall Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome
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.
COFFEE, TECH, AND YOU
Drop in on Saturday, May 30 to the Joslyn Community Center for coffee and an opportunity to talk with tech savvy Mira Costa High School students. See page 13. This will be the last chance for you to get help before the end of the school year.
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)*
iPhone Photography/1:30pm-3:00pm (SR)
May 7, 21 May 14 May 22 On hold for now
*Requires Registration
*Requires Registration
New Activities
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FREE MOVIES EVERY FRIDAY 1:30pm-4:00pm Free popcorn too! See page 12 Drop-ins welcome
HEALTH FAIR
Friday, May 15 8:30am-12pm
Lunch Bunch*
Tuesday, May 12, 26
Coffee, Tech & You
Saturday, May 30 10:00am-12:00pm
dine & discover*
Heartline Naija Blood Pressure & Stroke Awareness Thursday, May 28 12:00pm-2:00pm See page 13
Upcoming Bus Trips*
The Original Farmers Market- 5/16 Grunion Run = 5/19 Catalina Island - 5/20 Beach Cities Symphony - 5/31 San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 6/10
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.
When: Wednesdays (April 15-June 17) 10 weeks
Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Where: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $165 Activity Number: 48358
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.
When: Tuesdays (April 7-June 16) 11 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164
Activity Number: 48353
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
When: Thursdays (April 9-June 18) 11 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164
Activity Number: 48354
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. No class on 5/8; class on 5/15 is at Marine Avenue. Class extended to June 12.
When: Friday (April 3-June 12) 10 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $60 Non-Res: $66
Activity Number: 48352
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. No class 5/25
When: Monday (April 6-June 8) 10 weeks
Time: 1:00pm-1:45pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $78 Non-Res: $86
Activity Number: 48359
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.
When: Tuesday & Thursdays (May 19-June 18) 5 weeks
Time: 9:00am-9:55am Activity Number: 48350
Time: 10:10am-11:05am Activity Number: 48351
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Res. $110; Non-res. $122
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.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays (May 4-June 3) 4 weeks
Time: 10:10am-11:00am Activity Number: 48356
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 some unexplained phenomena be considered miraculous or solely mysterious? Is success subjective?"
When: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Cost: Free
QI GONG
MB SENIOR CLUB BINGO
When: May 4,18
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. No class 5/25
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: May 7, 21
Advanced: May 14
No class on May 28
APPLE STORE CLASS
Using Those Darn Passwords!!
Learn to set up the Passwords app on your iPhone. Learn why it is so important to use your Passwords App.
When: Friday, May 22
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Apple Store, Manhattan Village Mall Reservation required. Limited to 15 students.
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
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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) No class 5/25
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
When: Fridays with Shala Smith (OAP Volunteer) No class 5/15, 5/29
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, May 13
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.
May Discussion: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
A charming, deeply moving novel about second chances, unlikely friendships, and the life-changing power of sharing stories.
Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-driving crash that killed a local kindergarten teacher. Harriet Larson, a retired English teacher who runs the prison book club, is facing the unsettling prospect of an empty nest. Frank Daigle, a retired machinist, hasn’t yet come to grips with the complications of his marriage to the woman Violet killed.
When: Thursday, May 21
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
May Discussion: My Friends by Fredrick Backman
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
May Activities Calendar
11:30am-1:00pm 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-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 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-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH) Change
9:00am-2:00pm AARP TAX-AIDE (SR)
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)*
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)
4
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom)
5
12:45pm-2:15pm Line Dancing (OBH) 11
10:00am-11:30am Friendship Foundation Bingo (SH)
2:00pm-3:00pm Social Hour w/Charlotte (SS) 12
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* (OBH)
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) 4:30pm Leadership MB Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (OBH) 18
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO (OBH)
1:15pm-2:45pm Travelogue (SR) 19
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour w/Charlotte (Zoom)
11:30am-1:30pm Grunion Run Dial-A-Ride Trip
2:00pm-3:00pm Friendship Foundation Line Dancing (OBH)
JCC is closed today
8:00am-6:00pm Catalina Island Trip* 1:30pm-3:00pm Socrates Cafe (SS) 25
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch (OBH)* 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS)
*Registration Required
8:00am-9:00am Qi Gong (SD)
8:00am-8:55am Walking Group (JCC)
9:00am-1:00pm 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)
OASIS is open Monday- Saturday 9am-4pm. (*) Requires registration.
9:00am-1:00pm 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)
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: The Great Escaper (OBH)
12:00pm-4:00pm Rummikub (OASIS) 55+
No Qi Gong today
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 1:00pm-2:00pm Bob's Movie Class (Zoom)
No Mindufl Stretching today 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: The Choral (OBH)
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 11:00am-12:00pm Book Club (SS)
Mindful Stretching at Marine Ave. No classes and no movie today 8:30am-12:00pm HEALTH FAIR
9:00am-3:00pm Cindy's Mini Bus Trip: Farmers Market 1:00pm-2:30pm Spring 2026 Improv Show (OBH)
No iphone class today
12:00pm-2:00pm Dine & Discover "Blood Pressure" (OBH)*
9:00am-10:00am Apple Store Class
10:00am-11:00am ABC in Dance Room (limited to 30 people) 9:00am-8:00pm Blood Drive NO MOVIE TODAY
ABC today 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Solo Mio (OBH)
10:00am-12:00pm Coffee, Tech, and You (OBH)
3:30pm-7:00pm Beach Cities Symphony Trip
Zoom Only Class Schedule
CLASS
1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the month
Social Hour with Charlotte from BCHD 10:00am-11:00pm
Thursday, May 7 Movie Discussion Group 1:00pm-2:00pm
https://bchd-org.zoom. us/j/87651635014 FREE
https://citymbinfo.zoom. us/j/92536852582 FREE
CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND VENICE FAMILY CLINIC
OLDER ADULTS HEALTH FAIR
FRIDAY, MAY 15 | 8:30-12PM JOSLYN COMMUNITY CENTER 1601 N VALLEY DR., MANHATTAN BEACH
SCHEDULED HEALTH SCREENINGS INCLUDE:
(We advise early arrival as screenings may reach capacity ahead of scheduled closing times.)
CARE ACCESS
BLOOD DRAW
DERM SCAN
DOPPLER/THYROID
MEDICAL CONSULT PULMONARY HEALTH PHARMACY REVIEW VACCINE SERVICES VISION AND MORE!
*CARE ACCESS BLOOD DRAW IS A COMPREHENSIVE SCREENING THAT EVALUATES KEY HEALTH INDICATORS, INCLUDING KIDNEY FUNCTION, DIABETES, INFLAMMATION, LIPID PANEL, LP(A) LIPROPROTEIN, AND PTAU FOR DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S.
PLEASE NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS SCREENING AT LAST YEAR’S HEALTH FAIR ARE NOT ELIGIBLE THIS YEAR. AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED - ONLY 40 SCREENINGS AVAILABLE.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Transportation for Manhattan Beach Older Adults provided by Dial-A-Ride (310) 545-3500
Parking available along Valley Dr. and the parking lot adjacent to the Joslyn Community Center
FREE To-Go Lunches and Giveaways (while supplies last)
NUTRITION WORKSHOP
Joslyn Community Center
CIRCLE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN POETRY
For over a decade the Manhattan Beach Poetry Circle, a part of the Older Adult Program, has had the pleasure of working with Mira Costa students. Among other intergenerational projects, we've visited their classes, they've visited our meetings and we've held joint public readings at the Hometown Fair and elsewhere. Beginning in 2018, the Poetry Circle has invited Mira Costa students to compete in our annual Circle Awards for Excellence in Poetry Composition. This years' winners were recognized at the April 21st City Council meeting. The 9th Annual Circle Awards go to the following Mira Costa students:
Congratulations to Lily Crook, Riley Jolls, Nina Modugno, Eva Prodromides, Nika Tabrizi
WHY NOT TRY DIAL-A-RIDE?
The Manhattan Beach Dial-A-Ride is a shared ride, curb-to-curb bus service for Manhattan Beach residents who are 55+ years old or disabled (all ages). Dial-A-Ride will provide transportation to any destination within the City of Manhattan Beach seven days a week and to most medical facilities in Torrance, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach Monday through Friday. Riders who have a short-term disability are also eligible to ride by providing a letter from their physician. All buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. Drivers provide boarding and disembarking assistance as needed.
The Dial-A-Ride service can be used for medical appointments, grocery shopping, recreational and social Dial-A-Ride Bus Passengers activities and personal business within the City limits. Rides are also available to medical and other designated sites in Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance. Rides are $0.25 inside and $0.50 outside the City limits each way. To better utilize its resources and provide optimal service to its customers, the City also offers consolidated trips to certain locations on specific days.
Please call 310-545-3500 to find out more information about Dial-A-Ride or to register over the phone.
COMEDY IMPROV - Spring Improv Show
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Dining & Movies
Dining
LUNCH BUNCH
When: Tuesday, May 12, 26
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Joslyn Community Center Cost: $5 Residents and $7 Non-residents
Reservations required. No walk-ins. Reservation required. Starting May 4, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and May 6 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
5/12
5/26
JCC MOVIES
Turkey Sandwich Meal: roasted turkey, spinach, cucumber, lettuce, tomato with onion chive shmear on an asiago bagel, chips, and a cookie
Roast Beef Sandwich: house made roast beef, Crescenza cheese, arugula, shaved horseradish, garlic mayo and a cookie
When: Fridays
Time: 1:30-4:00pm
Where: JCC/OBH
The Great Escaper Comedy/Drama
When: Friday, May 1
2023 PG/1 hr 36 min
Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
Starring: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson
No Movie/Health Fair
When: Friday, May 15
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
No Movie/Blood Drive
When: Friday, May 22
Time: 9:00am-
The Choral Docudrama
When: Friday, May 8
2025 R/1 hr 53 min
A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.
Starring: Ralphy Fiennes
Solo Mio Docudrama
When: Friday, May 29
2026 PG/1 hr 36 min
Left heartbroken in Rome after a wedding disaster, a stranded groom finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travelers-proving that sometimes heartbreak is only the beginning.
Starring: Kevin James, Nicole Grimaudo
Joslyn Community Center and More
DINE & DISCOVER
Dine & Discover - HeartLine Naija
Join us for a meaningful and informative afternoon at our upcoming Dine & Discover as we welcome HeartLine Naija, a nonprofit organization committed to improving heart health through education, prevention, and community outreach.
During this special session, HeartLine Naija will focus on empowering our senior community with essential knowledge about blood pressure health and stroke awareness. Attendees will learn how to recognize early warning signs, understand risk factors, and take simple, practical steps to maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.
This engaging and educational presentation is designed to equip you and your loved ones with life-saving information in a supportive and welcoming environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how small actions can make a big difference in protecting your health and well-being!
When: Thursday, May 28
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting May 4, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and May 6 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Slice of pizza and a cookie will be served
COFFEE, TECHNOLOGY, AND YOU
Drop in on the Saturday listed below to the Joslyn Community Center for coffee and an opportunity to talk with tech savvy Mira Costa High School students. Bring your fully charged devices (iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops) or just your tech questions. Also, bring your passwords! Learn all about social media sites, adding apps, security and more! For more information call 310-802-5430.
When: Saturday, May 30 (last session of the 2025-2026 school year)
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome.
Coffee, Technology, and You is a Helen Putnam Award winning program
FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION EVENTS
BINGO
When: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 10:00am-11:30pm
Location: JCC/Scout House
Cost: Free.
LINE DANCING WITH PEGGY
When: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Auditorium
Cost: Free.
Each month, we have a great time with our friends at the Friendship Foundation. Hope you can join us! Walk-ins welcome.
LEADERSHIP MANHATTAN BEACH RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Class of 2026 Project: Iron Rails to Green Trails
This initiative will bring the story of Veterans’ Parkway, also known as the Greenbelt, to life through a permanent public sign across from the Joslyn Center and a mobile-friendly digital hub. It will highlight the history of the Santa Fe rail line, the 1980s running boom, and the transformation of this former industrial corridor into a cherished community green space.
When: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 4:30pm
Location: JCC/OBH
The ribbon cutting will take place just outside the Joslyn Center entrance, at the crosswalk along Veterans Parkway. Reception at the JCC afterwards.
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 Rummikub on 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
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
Indiana by Janice Wheeler
It was hot.
A seductive sort of heat that pushed up from the ground through bushes and leaves; enveloped us, stole our breath from our mouths
His name was Buddy Hess. We called him (when did that begin?) Bloody Mess.
One of those real tough kids – you know the kind, who curse and kick and spit themselves into your life.
His older sister was crazy. The kind of crazy men like on summer nights; half lit and full of hell, teeth like small white suns, hot quick skin.
We met each day beside the lake. In the still murky water slimy green things reached out, exploring; ooze sucked at our feet, small snails.
And in the flecked firefly nights we gathered pussy willows and set them aflame, holding each as though it were a torch Smoke wandering pale in the darkness.
Do you remember how it was? How we were in love. Children, sprawled on a long white porch in Indiana.
Community Events
Joslyn Community Center Excursions
Cindy's Mini Bus Trip - The Original Farmers Market and The Grove*
*Registration required for all trips. Refunds given if we can fill your spot.
At the corner of 3rd and Fairfax in Los Angeles, the historic Original Farmers Market offers more than 100 vendors serving global cuisine, fresh treats, and local favorites. Steps from The Grove, it’s a lively destination where visitors can taste, shop, and experience the flavors of LA in one iconic spot.
When: Saturday, May 16
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 9:00am sharp)
Location: 6333 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles
Cost: $10 refundable deposit; $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip.
Reservations required. Starting May 4, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and May 6 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. You must pay within 5 days of making your reservation.
Grunion Run* - Dial-A-Ride Bus Trip
Enjoy a relaxing outing with great food and friends at Grunions Sports Bar and Grill. Transportation provided by Dial-A-Ride. All food items are 20% off.
When: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 11:30am-1:15pm (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 May 4, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and May 6 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation.
Catalina Island Activity #48461 - Full
When: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 8:00am sharp)
Location: Catalina Island
Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra*
Artists of the Future
We will showcase the next generation of outstanding young musicians, our MTAC Scholarship Winners. Khachaturian - Masquerade Suite.
When: Saturday, May 31
Time: 3:300pm-7:00pm (pre-concert talk begins at 4:15pm)
Location: Redondo Union High School
Cost: Free plus $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip. Reservations required. Starting May 4, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and May 6 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Please let us know if you are unable to attend even if it is the same day.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park #49115
Featuring the New Elephant Valley
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: 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA
Cost: $110 residents; $120 for non-residents transportation and admission to the park.
Reservations required. Starting May 4, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and May 11 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.
