OAP Newsletter 2025 SEPTEMBER
WHAT’S NEW
UPCOMING
SEPTEMBER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Starting Setember 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and September 4 for non-residents.Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation. We always have a wating list for our events so please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
LABOR DAY
Tech Support & More Free Classes/Programs Activities Calendar
Activities Calendar Cont.
Zoom Schedule & More...
JCC Information
Dining/Movies
JCC Information
JCC Information
Community Information
JCC Bus Excursions
CONTACTS
Dial-A-Ride (310) 545-3500 Reservations (310) 802-5430 OAP office (310) 802-5449
www.manhattanbeach.gov/oap Register for paid classes on-line at manhattanbeach.gov or in-person at City
The Joslyn Community Center will be closed for Labor Day. Dial-A-Ride will be open for Manhattan Beach rides only. Office hours are 7:30am-5:30pm and operating hours are 8:30am-5:00pm
WAIVERS FOR
Everyone taking a free class or attending an OAP event will be required to fill out an activity waiver. One waiver will cover you for all activities. If you have not signed a waiver please do so. We will have waivers available in every FREE class, event or mini bus trip. Thank you for your patience with this. You automatically sign a waiver when you register for a paid class.
FAIR COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
Each year the Hometown Fair holds a juried art show in the JCC Auditorium. Applications are available in the JCC lobby. The deadline for submission is September 26. Mailing address P.O. Box 3068, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Hometown Fair dates: October 4th & 5th
Tired of not getting a spot in the very full Monday Mindful Stretching class? This new class will guarantee that you will have a spot.
Timilie Losq will be teaching an additional Mindful Stretching class starting in September on Friday 11:30am-12:30pm in the JCC/Dance Room. Please see page 7 to learn more about Mindful Stretching. Dates to be determined. We will let you know when registration opens up.
COFFEE, TECH, AND YOU STARTING
Drop in on one of the Saturdays listed below to the Joslyn Community Center for coffee and an opportunity to talk with tech savvy Mira Costa High School students. See page 11 for more details.
When: Saturday, September 27, October 18
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION BINGO*
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Friendship Foundation Bingo, where community and connection come together over exciting games and great company! See page 11 for more information.
*Requires Registration
ARTS & CRAFTS
Renewal Through Art/9:30am-12:30pm (SH)
Basic Techniques in Drawing/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)*
Activities *Requires Registration New Activities
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/11:00am-12:00pm (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)*
Keeping Fit w/Carmen/9:00am-9:55am (OBH)*
Keeping Fit w/Carmen/10:15am-11:10am (OBH)*
ABC/9:00am-10:00am (OBH) 2nd & 4th Monday
ABC/9:30am-10:30am (OBH)
ABC/10:00am-11:00am (OBH)
Walking Group/8:00am-9:00am (JCC)
GAMES
MB Senior Club Bingo & White Elephant Sale/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)
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)
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)
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September 4, 18
September 11, 25
No class in Sept. No class in Sept.
Look for the details within FREE MOVIES EVERY FRIDAY 1:30pm-4:00pm Free popcorn too! See page 12 Drop-ins welcome
Nutrition Class*
Wednesday, September 3 See page 11
Lunch Bunch
*
Tuesday, September 9, 23 See page 12
HIGH TEA
Silent Art Auction
Wednesday, September 24 2:00pm-4:00pm See page 13
dine & discover* H.E.L.P.
Thursday, September 18 2:00pm-4:00pm See page 13
Bus Trips
NATURAL
HISTORY
MUSEUM
Friday, September 26 9:30am-3:00pm See page 16
SPIRIT OF HOLLYWOOD
Wednesday, October 29 9:00am-4:00pm See page 16
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 8/27
When: Wednesdays (September 17-November 19) 10 weeks
Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Where: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $165 Activity Number: 46527
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 September 23.
When: Tuesdays (October 14-December 16) 10 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $110 Non-Residents: $121
Activity Number: 46523
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 September 25. No class 11/27
When: Thursdays (October 9-December 18) 11 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $110 Non-Residents: $121 Activity Number: 46525
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 (October 9-December 4) 9 weeks
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $80 Non-Residents: $88 Activity Number: 46524
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. The current session ends on September 17.
When: Wednesdays (November 5-December 17) 6 weeks
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $90 Non-Res: $99
Activity Number: 46510
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. Current session ends September 16.
When: Tuesdays (November 18-December 16) 5 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $50 Non-Residents: $55 Activity Number: 46503
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.
When: Mondays (September 8-October 27) 8 weeks
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Activity Number: 46507
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Activity Number: 46508
Cost: Res: $180 Non-Residents: $198
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
When: Mondays (September 8-October 27) 4 weeks
Pick 4 (4 classes for either afternoon/evening)
Activity Number: 46509 (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.
When: Tuesdays (September 16-December 2) 12 weeks
Time: 3:00pm-3:45pm
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $72 Non-Residents: $79
Activity Number: 46528
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 October 9. No class 11/27
When: Tuesday & Thursdays (November 13-December 11) 8 weeks
Time: 9:00am-9:55am Activity Number:46645
Time: 10:15am-11:10am Activity Number: 46646
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Res. $120 Non-res. $132
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. Current session ends September 17.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays (September 22-October 22) 5 weeks
Time: 10:10am-11:00am Activity Number: 46647
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
Cost: Residents: $100 Non-Res: $110
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.
When: Tuesdays (September 16-November 4) 8 weeks
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $170
Activity Number: 46504
NEW!! MINDFUL STRETCHING
Tired of not getting a spot in the very full Monday Mindful Stretching class? This new class will guarantee that you will have a spot.
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. Registration llimited to 30 participants.
When: Fridays (dates to come) 10 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $60 Non-Res: $66
Activity Number: TBD
MB SENIOR CLUB BINGO
When: September 15, 29 (this month only)
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. All are welcome!
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
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Beginners: September 4,18
Advanced: September 11, 25
Location: JCC/Sunrise room
No Apple Store classes in September
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.
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.
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
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—no commitment required!
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
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. Limited to 30 participants.
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. 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
NEW!!
When: 2nd & 4th Mondays with 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
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: "How can humor, comedy, or satire benefit our lives?"
When: 3rd Wednesday
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise
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.
September Discussion: Three Days in June by Anne Tyler Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit.
But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past.
When: Thursday, September 18
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
October Discussion: Ace, Marvel, Spy by Jenni L. Walsh
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: 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 or Conference Room
September 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)*
1:00pm-3:00pm Game Class with Lois (SD)
3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SR)
3:30pm-5:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)*
6:30pm-8:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)*
LABOR DAY
Joslyn Center is closed No classes or programs
9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH)
1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
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 (JCC)
3:00pm-3:45pm Zumba Gold (SD)*
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10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom)
6:30pm-7:30pm Dementia Support Group Alzheimer's Association (Zoom)
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
9:30am-10:30am ABC (OBH)
10:10am-11:00am Stretch w/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)*
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2:00pm-3:00pm Nutrition Workshop with Roland (OBH)* 8
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* (OBH)
2:00pm-3:00pm Social Hour (SS) 9
1:30pm-3:00pm Sn Advisory Committee (SR)
1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS)
1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD)
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO (OBH)
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom)
9:00am-4:00pm Bowers Musuem Trip* 9:30am-10:30am ABC in Dance Room (limited to 30) 1:30pm-3:00pm Socrates Cafe (SR)
9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH)
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* (OBH) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS) 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD)
9:30am-10:30am ABC in Dance Room (limited to 30) 2:00pm-4:00pm High Tea Party and Silent Art Auction*
9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH)
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO (OBH)
10:00am-11:30am Friendship Foundation Bingo (SH)
*Registration Required
8:00am-8:55am Walking Group (JCC)
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH)
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-3:50pm Scrabble (OASIS)
3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SR)
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 1:00pm-2:00pm Movie Discussion Group (Zoom)
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)
Movie: The Courier (OBH)
10:00am-12:00pm Advanced iPhone Class (SR)
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 11:00am-12:00pm Book Club (SS) 12:00pm-2:00pm Dine & Discover (OBH)*
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: My Penguin Friend (OBH)
12:00pm-4:00pm Rummikub (OASIS) 55+
10:00am-12:00pm AdvancediPhone Class (SR) 11:00am-12:00pm Book Club (SS)
(OBH)
9:30am-3:00pm Natural History Museum Trip* 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Greek Mothers Never Die (OBH)
10:00am-1:00pm Free Emergency Preparedness Fair (Fire Station 1)
10:00am-12:00pm Coffee, Tech, and You (OBH)
2:00pm-3:00pm Acting Out Again Showcase "Don't Worry Be Happy" (OBH)
& 5th
Zoom Only Class Schedule
1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the month
Social Hour with Charlotte from BCHD
Thursday, September 4
Movie Discussion Group
10:00am-11:00pm
1:00pm-2:00pm
https://bchd-org.zoom. us/j/87651635014 FREE
https://citymbinfo.zoom. us/j/92536852582 FREE
The ACTING OUT AGAIN JOSLYN PLAYERS
The Acting Out Again Joslyn Players will perform their showcase on Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 pm at Joslyn. The theme this year is "Don't Worry Be Happy". After all, everyone needs to have more fun and laughter in their life, and this showcase aims to make that happen!!
The showcase is a combination of live acts on stage and pre-recorded acts shown on the screen and includes comedic scenes, jokes, and musical numbers. The Acting Out Again Joslyn Players are seniors ranging in age from their 50's to their 90's. They hope you enjoy watching the show as much as they had fun putting it together. So come one come all to "Don't Worry Be Happy". We look forward to seeing you there! The showcase is free but with limited seating.
When: Sunday, September 21
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Joslyn Community Center/Ocean Banquet Hall 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SOME MATURE THEMES AND LANGUAGE IN THE SHOW.
NUTRITION WORKSHOP
How Nutirition Can Promote Health in 2025 by Roland Vallecillo, MD
Questions that can be addressed:
1. What the heck are ultraprocessed foods, gluten sensitivity, or a ketogenic diet?
2. Which are good, bad (or even better) proteins, fats, and carbohydrates?
3. Can keeping gut bacteria happy help diabetes type 2, obesity, depression/anixety, inflammatory bowel diseases and certain types of arthritis?
4. Do GLP-1 drugs not only reduce weight, but treat nicotine/alcohol/opiate addictions & possibly forestall Alzheimer’s dementia?
5. How can nutritional needs of a 70 year old be assisted by timing of meals, sleep, supplements & physical activity?
When: Wednesday, September 3 (Part 1)
When: Wednesday, October 22 (Part 2) Registration for this workshop will open on October 1
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Reservation required. Starting October 1, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and October 3 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
What is Roland's background?
UCLA School of Medicine 1984, Medical Degree, UCSF/San Joaquin Valley Internal Medicine Residency 1984-1988, Internal Medicine Board Certification 1988, Kaiser-West Los Angeles 1988-1991 (Urgent Care/Emergency Department), Kaiser-Redwood City 1991-2016 (Primary Care 1991-1997, Hospital-Based Specialist 1997-2016). Roland is also the volunteer facilitator for the Socrates Cafe.
FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR
This September, the City is hosting a public Emergency Preparedness Fair, tailored to help residents take meaningful steps toward readiness:
What to expect:
• Live demonstrations: first aid, hands-only CPR, and more
• Giveaways (while supplies last) and raffle prizes
• Information booths on earthquake, tsunami, and general hazard readiness
• Sign-ups for upcoming CERT training, CPR/AED courses, and “Map Your Neighborhood”meeting
• Activities for children to learn safety in fun ways
When: Saturday, September 13
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Fire Station1, 400 15th Street
Cost: Free
COFFEE, TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Drop in on one of the Saturdays 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, September 27, October 18
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome!
Coffee, Technology, and You is a Helen Putnam Award winning program
FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION BINGO
When: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: JCC/Scout House
Cost: Free. Registration not required. Walkins welcome.
Dining & Movies
Dining
LUNCH BUNCH
When: Tuesday, September 9, 23
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Joslyn Community Center Cost: $5 Residents and $7 Non-residents
Reservations required. No walk-ins. Starting September 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and September 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
9/9
9/23
JCC MOVIES
The Courier Drama
Lunch box: rosemary chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese & balsamic vinaigrette on a baguette, with a "Nirvana" cookie
California Chop Salad: chopped ham, grated tillamook cheddar, crispy bacon, hard boiled egg, tomato, summer corn, chickpeas, red onion, shredded carrots, chopped romaine, iceberg, and pepperoncini, dressing and a cookie
When: Fridays
Time: 1:30-4:00pm
Where: JCC/OBH
When: Friday, September 5
2020 PG-13/1 hr 52 min
Businessman Greville Wynne is asked by a Russian source to try to help put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel Brosnahan
My Penguin Friend Adventure
When: Friday, September 12
2024 PG/1 hr 37 min
Inspired by a true story; an enchanting adventure about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, who transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them. Starring: Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza
The Amateur
Spy Thriller
When: Friday, September 19
2025 PG-13/2 hr 2 min
When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.Starring: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne
Greek Mothers Never Die
Comedy
When: Friday, September 26
2025 PG/2 hr 8min
Lonely and approaching 26, Ella yearns to escape her overbearing Greek mother and her unsuccessful life. However, everything changes when her mother unexpectedly passes away, only to return as a neurotic ghost. Ella now feels haunted and helpless, until her former flame Nick reenters her life and compels her to envision love and freedom. Starring: Abby Miller Sime Rerolle, Rachel Suissa
Joslyn Community Center and More
DINE & DISCOVER
H.E.L.P
Helping Elders Live Productively
(H.E.L.P.)
Based in Torrance, California, H.E.L.P. – Healthcare and Elder Law Programs Corporation (commonly known as “Helping Elders Live Productively”) is a compassionate nonprofit beacon for seniors and their families. Since 1996, H.E.L.P. has offered free and unbiased education, counseling, and referral services designed to empower older adults to live with dignity, independence, and confidence.
Join Grace Farwell from H.E.L.P. as she exposes some of the most common scams affecting older adults and shares strategies to stay safe.
When: Thursday, September 18
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: JCC (OBH)
Pizza lunch will be served
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting Setember 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and September 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
HIGH TEA PARTY & SILENT ART AUCTION - FULL
Sip, Savor, and Support the Arts! This event is currently full. Please call and put your name on the waiting list 310-802-5430.
Join us for an elegant afternoon of fine teas, mini sandwiches, and petit fours plus an exclusive silent auction featuring artwork donated in 2019 to the Scout House Gala. The Gala was cancelled because of COVID.
This carefully curated collection includes original paintings, drawings, ceramics, hand-crafted platters, and even a nostalgic vintage Scrabble set—all waiting for your bid. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply looking for a unique piece, there's something to catch every eye and spark every imagination.
Enjoy the charm of high tea, connect with fellow art and community lovers, and help raise funds for a cause that matters (Manhattan Beach Senior & Scout Community Center).
Wednesday, September 24 2:00pm-4:00PM
JCC (Ocean Banquet Hall)
Here are some of the pieces that will be available at the Silent Auction including paintings, pottery, an antique Scrabble game, and a handmade Dodger's quilt.
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 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.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY VARIOUS CARD GAMES?
Lois would like to teach you how to play May I, Chinese Mah Jong, Poker, and Mexican Train
When: Mondays
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance 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
I am not a good tourist
© M. Caponi- 2025
I don’t like guided tours
I’m not a joiner or a follower
I’m not good with large groups
I’m not a regular person
I want to pause, linger, drift, where others march in lockstep and I want to keep going, where others want to stay.
Where others rush past statues I stare into their eyes, chipped stone murmuring ancient secrets through the haze.
A well-planned itinerary is resisted by my brain.
I’m easily bored by prepared speeches, detailed descriptions I can find on the internet but
I do like people and stories, so, this time in Paris, I will take a guided tour with other writers, if the voice is familiar to hear how Montmartre bled poems into white stone and sky, or to stand before the houses where Baudelaire once dreamed, even when I said I would not, I will step with others on cobblestones, between cathedrals and for once I will let the guide finish her sentences.
Community Events
Joslyn Community Center Excursions
Bowers Museum - World of the Terracotta Warriors - #46624
Step Into History at the Bowers Museum – Experience the Terracotta Warriors! Discover one of the world’s greatest archaeological wonders at the Terracotta Warriors Installation at the Bowers Museum. This breathtaking exhibition brings the legendary army of China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, to life with rare, authentic artifacts—including life-sized warrior statues, weapons, and ceremonial objects—many never before seen in the U.S. Reserved timed tickets for the exhibit.
10-1:00pm self-guided tour of Warriors and museum
1:30-3:00pm lunch on your own at Anaheim Packing House
3:00pm depart for Manhattan Beach
When: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 9:00am sharp)
Location: Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
Cost: Transportation and admission to the musuem and exhibit $62 res; $68 non-res. Lunch is on your own at the Anaheim Packing House
Natural History Museum Trip - Fierce! The Story of Cats
Explore the museum, enjoy lunch on your own and then head to "Pawsome New Exhibition: Fierce! The Story of Cats". From wild predators to beloved companions, explore the fascinating world of felines in this interactive exhibition—a purr-fect mix of science, storytelling, and pop culture!
When: Friday, September 26
Time: 9:30am-3:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 9:30am sharp)
Location: Natural History Musuem, 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles
Cost: Admission and transportation res: $28 non-res $30. Plus $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip.
Reservation required. Starting September 2, registration begins after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and September 4 for non-residents. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation. Payment must be received within 5 days of the reservation. Refunds will be given if the spot can be filled. Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation. Limited to 17 spots. No tipping allowed on the Dial-A-Ride bus.
Spooky Spirit of Hollywood - #46659
You'll be joined for the day by your very own "Ghostbuster guide" John Daughtery. You'll see the haunted Valentino statue at DeLongpre Park, hear about the ghost of Marilyn Monroe which is said to dwell at the Roosevelt Hotel, search for filmdom's famous phantoms at Mann's Chinese Theater, and visit stars from the past at the famous Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Lunch on your own at Ovation (formerly known as the Hollywood and Highland Center.
When: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 9:00am sharp)
Location: various bus stops
Cost: Transportation and tour $55 res; $61 non-res.
Reservation required. Starting September 2, registration begins for Manhattan Beach residents and September 9 for non-residents. You can register on-line or in person at the JCC or City Hall.