Moraga Activity Guide Fall 2025

MORAGA

ACTIVITY GUIDE

FALL 2025

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Events … 3 | Town ASEP … 6 | Classes … 11 | Senior Programs … 15 | Community Spotlight … 18

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REGISTRATION & TOWN INFORMATION REGISTRATION

Register for classes and activities online at moragarec.com or in person at Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga.

Full payment is due at the time of registration.

All major credit cards are accepted. Checks are payable to “Town of Moraga.”

FEE POLICY

Class fees cannot be pro-rated for participants joining after the first class.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

Communication regarding classes and activities is sent via email. Please make sure your email address and communication settings are up to date on your online account. Ensure you can receive emails from recdesk@moraga.ca.us.

CANCELLATIONS

Classes/activities may be cancelled due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or instructor availability.

If your class/activity is cancelled, you will be notified at least a week prior to the start date. A full refund will be given for cancellation of class/activity.

WITHDRAWAL & TRANSFER POLICY

TOWN DEPARTMENTS

Administrative Services........................ (925) 888-7033 Parks & Recreation................................ (925) 888-7045 Planning................................................. (925) 888-7040 Police (non-emergency)........................ (925) 888-7055 Public Works and Engineering.............. (925) 888-7026 Town Clerk............................................. (925) 888-7021 Town Manager....................................... (925) 888-7021

OTHER AGENCIES

Library.................................................... (925) 376-6852 Moraga-Orinda Fire District................. (925) 258-4599 Moraga School District......................... (925) 376-5943

TOWN COUNCIL

Meets at 5:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the Council Chambers Councilmember: Term Expiration: Brian Dolan..........................................December 2029 Kerry Hillis...........................................December 2026 Lisa Maglio...........................................December 2029 Graham Thiel.......................................December 2029 Steve Woehleke...................................December 2026

Planning to withdraw? Don’t wait! You must request your withdrawal at least 14 days before the program starts to qualify for a credit or refund. Please note: a $12 fee per participant, per program applies. Miss the deadline? Unfortunately, no refunds or credits will be given. Also, refunds won’t be issued for missed classes or if you choose not to participate—so plan ahead!

Thinking of switching courses? We can help! Just let us know at least 14 days before the start date, and we’ll process your transfer. However, keep in mind, early bird discounts won’t transfer if the registration period has ended. Any fee differences will need to be settled when transferring.

COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS

Why We Do This

Meets at 5:30pm, as needed, in the Council Chambers Chair, Scott Parker

We understand that plans change, but in order for our programs to run smoothly, we need ample time to prepare. By finalizing enrollments 14 days in advance, we can ensure that our staff, equipment, and materials are all in place to create the best experience for everyone. Last-minute changes create unexpected challenges that could impact the quality of the program—something we strive to avoid for your benefit.

TAX INFO

Our tax ID# 94-2275991

Art in Public Spaces Committee

Meets at 4:00pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Hacienda de las Flores Chair, Holly Hartz

Audit & Finance Committee

Meets at 5:00pm quarterly in the Council Chambers Town Treasurer & Chair, Bob Kennedy

GHAD Board

Meets as needed in the Council Chambers Chair, Current Mayor

Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee

Moraga Youth Involvement Committee Meets at 7:00pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month, September through May, at Hacienda de las Flores Chair, Vacant

Park & Recreation Commission

Meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Council Chambers Chair, Graig Crossley

Planning Commission/Design Review Board

@moragarec recdesk@moraga.ca.us

Meets at 6:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers Chair, Alexis Mapel

Friday September 12

EVENTS

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

Friday October 24*

Moraga Commons Park

Bring a blanket and sit on the hill in front of the Bandshell *Movie will immediately follow the Creepy Commons event

Not So

CREEPY

COMMONS

Friday, October 24 5PM - 8:30PM Moraga Commons Trunk or Treat Costume Contest Pumpkin Painting Movie Under the Stars

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A G A R MO S S

N N O O M M M M CO C

11AM to 3PM KID ACTIVITIES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOOD & WINE PEAR PIES

CELEBRATE

VETERANS DAY

HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

11 November 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MORAGA COMMONS VETERANS MEMORIAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

MORAGA SCOUT BSA TROOPS 212, 234, AND 246 ORINDA-MORAGA GIRL SCOUTS SERVICE UNIT #327 SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA VFW POST 8063

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TOWN OF MORAGA

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Thursday, December 4, 2025 Moraga Commons Park Event begins at 6:00pm Tree lit promptly at 6:30pm

Santa Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Music

FUNDRAISER

Letters from Santa We've made arrangements with the elves at the North Pole to accept mail for delivery to Santa. Drop a note to Santa

EVENTS

HELP LIGHT THE HOLIDAY TREE AT COMMONS PARK

and receive a letter in return!

Letters can be dropped off from December 1 to December 14 in the North Pole Mailbox located at Moraga Commons Park near the Holiday

Donate online or mail a check to Town of Moraga Attn: Buy-A-Bulb 2100 Donald Drive Moraga, CA 94556

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SUNDAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 13 & DECEMBER 14

Seatings available at 9:00am and 11:00am

Hacienda de las Flores $45/adult $15/child over 2 years old

Resident registration opens October 1 Nonresident registration opens October 8 Hot buffet breakfast, beverages, and Santa visit included in registration fee. Adult registration also includes (1) mimosa. Please bring your own camera to take photos with Santa.

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TOWN ASEP

Town ASEP

Town After-School Enrichment Programs Town ASEP is back with a fresh twist on your favorite after-school activities for the 25/26 school year! These unique enrichment programs, meticulously designed to amplify your child’s skills and cater to their interests, will be open to students from all Moraga Elementary schools and those in homeschool programs.

NEW THIS YEAR – Town ASEP will be serving a second location at Los Perales Elementary School! We are excited for this opportunity, and we will do our best to ensure a seamless transition from the Los Perales PTA ASEP Program of the past into Town ASEP. Rheem Bus Passes*: Bus service will be available if your child attends Rheem Elementary School. The Lamorinda School Bus program will add a bus stop at the Hacienda. Children with an annual bus pass purchased through the school district can use this service at no additional charge.

Rheem Extended Care Program: The Town understands the need for flexible childcare options. That’s why we provide an optional extended care program for families needing childcare until 5:30 pm each day. Extended care will be conveniently offered onsite at the Hacienda following dismissal from Town ASEP classes. Join us for homework time and more fun! (Minimum 4 students needed per day) *Bus and Extended Care options are currently only available at Rheem / Hacienda ASEP. For extended care options at Los Perales, please contact the school’s Panther Club.

No Class Dates – Town ASEP follows the Moraga School District calendar. If school is not in session, ASEP will not be held. Additionally, there will be no ASEP during Parent/Teacher Conference Week, scheduled for October 20–24. For future planning purposes, there will also be no ASEP during the month of January 2026.

Location/Classroom Assignments – In the weeks leading up to the first session, we will notify parents of the specific classroom each program will be held in.

Specific classroom assignments are pending confirmation from the Moraga School District.

FALL 2025 CALENDAR Class Start Times Hacienda/Rheem

Los Perales

Mondays: 3:30pm Tuesdays: 3:30pm Wednesdays: 2:15pm Thursdays: 3:30pm

Mondays: 3:15pm Tuesdays: 3:15pm Wednesdays: 2:00pm Thursdays: 3:15pm

No ASEP

1 Labor Day 2 Session 1 ASEP starts

Thanksgiving Break

13 Indigenous People’s Day

22–31

20–23

Parent/Teacher Conference Week

27 Session 2 ASEP starts 6

11 Veteran’s Day 24–27

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Winter Break

Rheem Elementary @ Hacienda de las Flores Session 1

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Game Design & Coding Measuring Up: Baking Basics Double Scissors Soccer

Craft Club Chess Challenge

STEM Discovery using LEGO® Premier After-School Flag Football

No-Mess Sculpture Glee Club^

Bus Pass from Rheem Elementary

$45

$63

$63

$63

Extended Care

$50

$70

$140

$70

Session 2

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Strum & Sing with Ukulele Measuring Up: Baking Basics

Craft Club Chess Challenge

STEM Discovery using LEGO® Premier After-School Soccer

Wearable Art Glee Club^ (continued)

Bus Pass from Rheem Elementary

$63

$54

$63

$63

Extended Care

$70

$60

$140

$70

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Chess Challenge Glee Club^ Strum & Sing with Ukulele

STEM Discovery using LEGO® 1-on-1 Hoops Brush Painting^

Extreme LEGO® Expedition Double Scissors: Soccer

Wearable Art Intro to Karate Mathnasium^

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Chess Challenge Glee Club^ (continued)

STEM Discovery using LEGO® 1-on-1 Hoops Brush Painting^ (continued)

Extreme LEGO® Expedition Double Scissors: Soccer

No-Mess Sculpture Intro to Karate Mathnasium^ (continued)

5 classes

7 classes

7 classes

6 classes

7 classes

7 classes

7 classes

TOWN ASEP

TOWN ASEP OVERVIEW

7 classes

Los Perales Elementary Session 1

Session 2

5 classes

7 classes

7 classes

6 classes

7 classes

7 classes

7 classes

7 classes

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TOWN ASEP

TOWN ASEP Measuring Up: Baking Basics

Double Scissors Soccer

Agrarian Kitchen & Labs • K–5th grades Young chefs will master baking basics in this hands-on class! Guided by Chef Raven, kids will use real tools, build confidence, and work in teams to tackle recipes!

Class time is 90 minutes and will end at 5:00pm Session 1: Rheem: Mondays, $468 Session 2: Rheem: Mondays, $568 Materials Fee collected on the first day: $60 – cash or check made payable to Agrarian Kitchen & Labs

Double Scissors Soccer • TK/K, 1st–5th grades Join local coach Stefan Clemens (Campo Varsity Soccer) for Fall 2025 After School Soccer! All skill levels welcome! Build skills, play games, and have fun! Different sessions offered based on grade.

Learn more at www.soccerdays.com.

Session 1: Rheem: Mondays, 1st–5th, $327 Los Perales: Wednesdays, TK/K, 2:00pm–3:00pm, $327; 1st–5th, 3:10pm–4:10pm, $327 Session 2: Los Perales: Wednesdays, TK/K, 2:00pm–3:00pm, $327; 1st–5th, 3:10pm–4:10pm, $327

Premier After-School Hoops Premier 1-on-1 Sports • K–5th grades In this basketball class, your student will build essential coordination and motor skills through dribbling, pivoting, catching, and shooting—core skills that translate to success in many other sports!

Session 1: Los Perales: Tuesdays, $189 Session 2: Los Perales: Tuesdays, $163

Premier After-School Flag Football

Chess Challenge Berkeley Chess School • 1st–5th grades Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess!

It’s fun, easy to learn, and builds skills in math, reading, and science—plus boosts self-esteem, patience, and good sportsmanship!

Session 1: Los Perales: Mondays, $148 Rheem: Tuesdays, $161 Session 2: Los Perales: Mondays, $208 Rheem: Tuesdays, $161

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Premier 1-on-1 Sports • K–5th grades Students will learn the basics of the fast-paced game of flag football! Each class will build skills in running, jumping, starting, stopping, and changing direction— all while having fun and staying active.

Session 1: Rheem: Wednesdays, $189

Premier After-School Soccer Premier 1-on-1 Sports • K–5th grades Each week, students will learn different soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and teamwork. Join the fun, build confidence, and improve your game on the field!

Session 2: Rheem: Wednesdays, $189

Brush Painting

Shogunn Karate Academy Join our Intro to Karate class for a fun and active journey into martial arts! Taught by Lamorinda’s own Sensei Jordan Gunn, a 2nd-degree black belt with 14 years of experience. Build skills, confidence, and strength!

Session 1: Los Perales: Thursdays, $245 Session 2: Los Perales: Thursdays, $245

Pang Yen Chou Tuesdays: 3rd–5th grades Wednesdays: TK-3rd grades This class introduces students to the expressive world of brush painting. Whether you’re interested in traditional East Asian techniques or modern interpretations, this hands-on course will teach you the basics of brush handling, color application, and personal style development. Students will complete projects encompassing painting cartoon figures and landscapes.

Sessions 1 & 2 Combined: Los Perales: Tuesdays, $473 Los Perales: Wednesdays, $509

Strum & Sing with Ukes!

Megan Dey-Toth • 1st–5th grades Join us for a playful introduction to the ukulele!

Students will learn basic strumming patterns, common chords, and simple songs using 1-2-3 chord progressions. We’ll mix in fun games and group strumming to keep things lively and engaging.

Students must bring their own ukuleles. Lamorinda Music carries a wide selection of affordable options.

Session 1: Los Perales: Mondays, $180 Session 2: Rheem: Mondays, $211

Glee Club MCVT • K–3rd grades Love to sing? In this fun class, students learn songs from popular movies and musicals while building vocal and performance skills. Create props, rehearse, and shine in a final showcase with friends!

Sessions 1 & 2 Combined: Los Perales: Mondays, $436 Rheem: Thursdays, $436

TOWN ASEP

Intro to Karate

Design Lab: Wearable Art A–Z Creativity LLC • K–3rd grades Work with metal, felt, paper, beads, charms, and more! In this design-centered class, your child will learn concrete techniques and skills for making different types of wearable art including jewelry, keychains, and accessories in a variety of materials.

Your child will learn and practice steps of the design process, allowing them to take their knowledge and fuse it with creativity to make one-of-a-kind functional art that is as unique as they are.

Session 1: Los Perales: Thursdays, $218 Session 2: Rheem/Hacienda: Thursdays, $218 $35 materials fee due at the first class

No-Mess Sculpture A–Z Creativity LLC • K–3rd grades Participants will gain explorational experience in a variety of sculpture materials and processes including recycled sculpture, soft sculpture, wire sculpture, and air-dry clay.

Your child will learn about artists who employ these techniques and have opportunities to experiment and combine processes to make art that is meaningful to them. The open-ended format of this class allows your child to build concrete knowledge and skills while employing creativity as they problem solve, ideate, and imagine!

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Craft Club

STEM Discovery using LEGO®

Town Staff • K–5th grades Have your child join other Moraga students with hands-on arts & craft projects that your child will create in this in-house workshop-style program!

Think it! Make it! Take it!

Session 1: Rheem: Tuesdays, “Once Upon a Craft”, $182 Session 2: Rheem: Tuesdays, “Scary to Merry Workshops!”, $156

Playwell TEK-nologies • K–5th grades Unleash your creativity with tens of thousands of LEGO® pieces at your fingertips! Build engineerdesigned projects as you discover the world around us through our inquiry-based learning model.

Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.

Session 1: Los Perales: Tuesdays, $245 Rheem/Hacienda: Wednesdays, $286 Session 2: Los Perales: Tuesdays, $245 Rheem/Hacienda: Wednesdays, $286

Games Design & Coding Lando Interactive • 1st–3rd grades Each class features open-ended creative challenges for students to build and share. Learn more complex programming concepts while building stories and games. After class, parents get links to creations so kids can keep building at home.

Session 1: Rheem: Mondays, $199 Session 2: Los Perales: Tuesdays, $233

Extreme LEGO® Expedition Bricks4Kidz • K–4th grades LEGO® Adventure awaits! Embark on an epic journey exploring deep oceans, towering mountains, and vast deserts! Campers build motorized jeeps and creative vehicles to navigate extreme terrain while dodging wild animals and man-eating plants!

Session 1: Los Perales: Wednesdays, $240 Session 2: Los Perales: Wednesdays, $240

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Math Quest Mathnasium of Moraga-Orinda • 1st–5th grades Mathnasium makes math fun and rewarding! Students get a personalized plan, intuitive and engaging methods, and 1:1 instruction. Progress is tracked and prizes earned—building confidence and strong foundations in a supportive, small-group setting.

Sessions 1 & 2 Combined: Los Perales: Thursdays, $626

CLASSES

YOUTH CLASSES Super Soccer Stars Soccer Stars Contra Costa • Ages 1–5

Pre-Soccer Movement Class 12–24 months Our coaches and puppet friends Mimi & Pepe guide toddlers through fun physical activities using play-based games and original music to develop pre-soccer skills. Each player will receive a Super Soccer Stars jersey at the first class!

Learn more: www.soccerstars.com/contracosta Sundays, 9/7–11/2 (9 classes), 9:00am–9:40am, $343R/$363NR Sundays, 11/9–12/14 (5 classes), 9:00am–9:40am, $206R/$226NR No class on 11/23 Location: Moraga Commons - Grass Area Min/max: 4/13

Super Soccer Stars Tots Ages 2–3 Our 2–3s program introduces physical activities with rich language exposure. Kids learn running, hopping, jumping and basic soccer skills through themed fun in each class. Each player receives a Super Soccer Stars jersey at the first class!

Sundays, 9/7–11/2 (9 classes), 9:50am–10:30am, $343R/$363NR Sundays, 11/9–12/14 (5 classes), 9:50am–10:30am, $206R/$226NR No class on 11/23 Location: Moraga Commons - Grass Area Min/max: 4/15

Super Soccer Stars Tots 2 Ages 3–4 Our 3–4s program enhances ball comfort and soccer skills like dribbling, shooting and passing. Fun partner activities teach teamwork, sharing and respect while boosting athleticism! Each player will receive a Super Soccer Stars jersey at the first class!

Sundays, 9/7–11/2 (9 classes), 10:40am–11:20am, $343R/$363NR Sundays, 11/9–12/14 (5 classes), 10:40am–11:20am, $206R/$226NR No class on 11/23 Location: Moraga Commons - Grass Area Min/max: 4/16

Super Soccer Stars FUNdamentals Ages 4–5 Our 4–5s program takes soccer skills to the next level! Kids learn juggling, teamwork and impressive moves through engaging activities that boost confidence and ignite passion. Each player will receive a Super Soccer Stars jersey at the first class!

Sundays, 9/7–11/2 (9 classes), 11:30am–12:15pm, $343R/$363NR Sundays, 11/9–12/14 (5 classes), 11:30am–12:15pm, $206R/$226NR No class on 11/23 Location: Moraga Commons - Grass Area Min/max: 4/16

Hoopster Tots Skyhawks Sports • Ages 3–4 Bring your child’s love for basketball to life with Skyhawks Hoopster Tots! This fun, engaging program uses dynamic games to teach dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, and more—while building confidence and a love for the game in a supportive, play-based environment!

Tuesdays, 9/7–10/7 (6 classes), 5:30pm–6:30pm, $187R/$207NR Tuesdays, 10/27–12/9 (7 classes), 5:30pm–6:30pm, $223R/$243NR Location: Los Perales Elementary Min/max: 6/14

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CLASSES

Volleyball Clinic Skills & Scrimmages Skyhawks Sports • Ages 8–12 Get ready for an exhilarating experience where young athletes build skills and confidence through the power of play! Each day features a 45-minute clinic to develop passing, setting, hitting, and serving—followed by 30 minutes of exciting scrimmages in a fun, game-day atmosphere!

Tuesdays, 9/7–10/7 (6 classes), 6:30pm–7:45pm, $197R/$217NR Tuesdays, 10/27–12/9 (7 classes), 6:30pm–7:45pm, $234R/$254NR Location: Los Perales Elementary Min/max: 8/20

Splashball Lamorinda Water Polo • Ages 5–9 Designed for girls and boys, ages 5 to 9, with little or no water polo experience. The players will learn the basics of the game while having loads of fun. Splashball is a no-contact program held in a shallow pool and floatation devices are available. Students should have basic swim skills: 25 yards free, 25 yards backstroke, 30 seconds tread water.

Sundays, 9/7–10/5 (5 classes), 5:00pm–6:00pm, $156R/$176NR Location: Miramonte High School Swim Center Min/max: 25/100

Autumn Bites & Delights Agrarian Community Kitchen and Labs Ages 5–14 Join us for a cozy afternoon of baking and tasting!

Make mini apple pies, vanilla steamers, and chocolate chip pumpkin cookies—fall flavors at their best! Wear close-toed shoes and long hair should be tied back.

Learn more: agrarianckl.org Saturday, 11/15, 10:00am–1:00pm, $83 + $20 materials fee due to instructor Location: Hacienda de las Flores – La Sala Min/max: 3/18

Holly Jolly Bakers Agrarian Community Kitchen and Labs Ages 5–12 In this winter workshop, little chefs will create Hot Cocoa Bombs, Sugar Cookie Cupcakes, and Gingerbread Tiramisu while building confidence, making friends, and having fun! Wear close-toed shoes and long hair should be tied back.

Learn more: agrarianckl.org Saturday, 12/6, 10:00am–1:00pm, $83 + $20 materials fee due to instructor Location: Hacienda de las Flores – La Sala Min/max: 3/18

Boo-tiful Bakes Agrarian Community Kitchen and Labs Ages 5–12 Get ready for three hours of spooky, silly fun! Make Witch’s Brew, Poison Apples, and Haunted House Brownies, then decorate your pastry box with creepycute stickers and art! Wear close-toed shoes and long hair should be tied back.

Learn more: agrarianckl.org Saturday, 10/25, 10:00am–1:00pm, $83 + $20 materials fee due to instructor Location: Hacienda de las Flores – La Sala Min/max: 3/18

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Virtual Driver’s Education Bay Area Driving School • Ages 15+ Complete your driver’s ed requirement with a LIVE instructor because a real teacher often provides a more effective learning experience. Our course is designed to give you the knowledge and foundation you need to be a safe, responsible driver. This class meets on Zoom. At-home assignments are also required for a certificate of completion. *FREE access to permit practice test questions as extra study material. **Option to take full course online at your own pace available for $52. Register for the self-paced class at anytime.

Online Saturdays, 10/4–10/25 Daily, 11/24–11/28 (No class 11/27) Daily, 12/22–12/27 (No class 12/24, 12/25) 9:00am–12:00pm $244R/$264NR

Beginning Obedience Get Ready! Dogs, LLC • Ages 18+ This beginning obedience class will build a strong foundation of basic commands and good manners.

The last session of this class will offer the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. This class will lay the foundation for the following Therapy Dog Class. Please bring your dog’s favorite treats!

Wednesdays, 9/3–10/22 (8 classes), 6:30pm–7:45pm, $208R/$228NR Location: Casita Min/max: 3/12

CLASSES

ADULT CLASSES

Introductory Therapy Dog Training Get Ready! Dogs, LLC • Ages 18+ This class will build on training foundations as well as introduce new therapy-specific cues and skills. This class will not include a therapy dog certification, but it will prepare you for the certification evaluation.

Please bring your dog’s favorite treats!

Wednesdays, 10/29–12/17 (8 classes), 6:30pm–7:45pm, $234R/$254NR Location: Casita Min/max: 3/8

Gentle Yoga Flow Jenny Runckel • Ages 18+ We will flow through yoga poses while working on breath to increase strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness while ocusing on whole-self well-being.

For all levels of experience beginning to advanced.

Bring your mat, water bottle, and a smile.

Learn more: yogawithjenny.my.canva.site Mondays, 9/8–10/20 (7 classes), 9:00am–10:00am Mondays, 10/27–12/15 (7 classes), 9:00am–10:00am No class 11/24 Location: Hacienda de las Flores – La Sala Min/max: 5/14

Introduction to Sourdough Baking — From “Starter” to Finish Victoria Dunlap • Ages 14+ Delve into the art and science of sourdough baking in this hands-on workshop that aims to demystify the sourdough process and make it more approachable for at-home bakers!

Learn more: sourdoughfromstartertofinish.com Sunday, 11/23, 2:00pm–4:30pm, $98 Location: Casita Min/max: 12/24 MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • FALL 2025 • R=RESIDENT RATE NR=NONRESIDENT RATE

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Tai Chi Rita Ding • Ages 18+ Tai Chi is MUCH more than the stereotype of senior citizens waving their hands in the park. Instructor, Rita Ding, has 8 years of Tai Chi teaching experience, and has even spent 3 years alongside world-famous Master Chen, who is the 11th generation of Chen Styles Tai Chi. Rita teaches the full Chen practice for your whole body. Research shows Tai Chi practice improves our overall health, not to mention coordination, balance and reduction of anxiety, depression and stress.

Thursdays, 9/25–10/30 (6 Classes), 7:00pm–8:00pm, $156 Thursdays, 11/6–12/18 (6 Classes), 7:00pm–8:00pm, $156 No Class 11/27 Fridays, 9/26–10/31 (6 Classes), 9:00am–10am, $156 Fridays, 11/7–12/19 (6 Classes), 9:00am–10am, $156 No Class 11/28 Location: Hacienda de las Flores – Casita Min/Max: 5/12

Chair Yoga Maria Martinez • Ages 55+ Gentle chair-based yoga to stretch, strengthen, and soothe your body. Supportive, fun, and made for seasoned movers! Breathe, move, and feel better together. Wear comfortable clothing, props (blocks, seat cushion) are welcome but not required.

Tuesdays, 9/2–10/28 (9 classes), 10:00am–11:00am, $187R/$207NR Tuesdays, 11/4–12/16 (5 classes), 10:00am–11:00am, $104R/$124NR No class 11/11 and 11/25 Thursdays, 9/4–10/30 (9 classes), 10:00am–11:00am, $187R/$207NR Thursdays, 11/6–12/18 (6 classes), 10:00am–11:00am, $124R/$144NR No class 11/27 Location: Hacienda de las Flores – La Sala • Min/max: 6/14

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Body and Brain Fitness Level 1 Maria Martinez • Ages 55+ L1=Steady Steps Move, laugh, and challenge yourself gently! This fun small group class includes balance drills, strength moves, and playful games at a relaxed, steady pace.

Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes.

Fridays, 9/5–10/31 (9 classes), 9:30am–10:30am, $243R/$263NR Fridays, 11/7–12/19 (6 classes), 9:30am–10:30am, $162R/$182NR No class 11/28

Body and Brain Fitness Level 2 Maria Martinez • Ages 55+ L2=Confident Steps Ready for more? This upbeat small-group class features balance drills, strength moves, and obstacle-style games for a fun, full-body brain and body challenge! Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes.

Fridays, 9/5–10/31 (9 classes), 10:45am–11:45am, $243R/$263NR Fridays, 11/7–12/19 (6 classes), 10:45am–11:45am, $162R/$182NR No class 11/28 Location: Hacienda de las Flores – La Sala Min/max: 3/6

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Hacienda de las Flores 9:30am - 11:00am This is a free event, but please register to RSVP. www.moragarec.com (925) 888-7037

Senior Day Trips September 17, 2025 CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES $96 Join us for an unforgettable day at one of San Francisco’s most iconic cultural institutions! The California Academy of Sciences is a world-renowned natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest all under one living roof. // This trip includes general admission to explore the museum’s many exhibits at your own pace, including the living rooftop, the Steinhart Aquarium, and the Osher Rainforest. We’ve also reserved special seating for a show in the Morrison Planetarium— one of the largest and most advanced domes in the world!

October 22, 2025

VI SATTUI, Napa Valley

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MORNING

$135

Get to know the iconic Vi Sattui Winery along with our mission for sustainable grape growing and winemaking practices. Guests are educated on the birth of the Napa Valley Ag Preserve and what it means to be a responsible steward of the land. Learn about the rebirth of V. Sattui in St. Helena after its closure due to Prohibition. Your tour concludes with a complimentary tasting flight for each guest from our top-tier portfolio of award-winning wines. // Our artisan deli carries everything you could ever want for a picnic, including sandwiches, charcuterie, cheeses, salads, house-made desserts, and gelato to pair with our extensive portfolio of wines. (Lunch is at your own expense.)

November 12, 2025 SAFARI WEST, Santa Rosa

$211

Step into the heart of Africa—right here in Sonoma County. Climb aboard a safari vehicle and journey alongside giraffes, rhinos, zebras, cape buffalo, and wildebeest on an unforgettable openair tour through Safari West. Wander through our lush aviary, meet curious lemurs, and spot cheetahs as you explore winding trails across our 400-acre preserve. // More than just a wildlife park, Safari West is a living celebration of conservation. From the fight to protect rhinos to the revival of endangered antelopes, every visit helps us share these powerful stories—and keep them alive for generations to come. Host Lunch at the Savannah Cafe.

December TBD MOULIN ROUGE, Orpheum Theatre Date and Price TBD. Registration will open October 15th

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is more than a musical — it is a state of mind.

Date and Price TBD.

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Have You Heard of the Lamorinda Spirit Van? Lamorinda Spirit Van has been providing affordable, door to and through door transportation to Moraga Seniors since June 2006. We go anywhere in Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Martinez!

To register, reserve a ride or learn more, contact us at (925) 283-3534.

Volunteer Drivers Needed—Make a Meaningful Difference!

Drive once a week—or every other week—and change a life! The Lamorinda Spirit Van is looking for compassionate, reliable volunteer drivers to help local seniors stay independent and connected. Just one morning or afternoon a week (or every other week) can make a huge impact—providing rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, social outings, and more.

We provide training, flexible scheduling, and the joy of knowing you’re making your community stronger— one ride at a time.

Ready to help? Contact Riki at (925) 283-3534 or rjuster@lovelafayette.org Not able to drive? You can still support the Spirit Van! Your donation helps cover fuel, vehicle maintenance, and other critical program needs. Every dollar helps us keep seniors moving safely and affordably.

How to Donate: Scan the QR code or visit www.LoveLafayette.org/donate.

Please make checks payable to City of Lafayette and write Lamorinda Spirit Van in the memo line.

Mail to: Lamorinda Spirit Van, 500 Saint Mary’s Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

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SWELL (Senior Wellness) Center at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center • Open to anyone 65+ who would like to stop by for coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation.

New to town? Lived here many years? Interested in meeting new friends?

Come Join Us! • Drop in – no registration required.

• Tuesdays 10:00am–12 noon (Fall Hours)

Costco & Beyond Shopping Shuttle • Hitch a ride to Costco in Concord and avoid the parking lot. Receive help loading and unloading your bulky items. All riders must be registered with our partner, Lamorinda Spirit Van, and have a valid Costco membership.

• Last Tuesday of the month (holiday exceptions) • $20 round trip (free for Lamorinda Village members) • Must register through the Lamorinda Spirit Van at 925-283-3534

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Lamorinda Village Events

Don’s Golden Happy Hour Join new and old friends alike at Don’s Golden Happy Hour hosted by Lamorinda Village. Held monthly at different venues in Lamorinda, this event offers appetizers (provided by Lamorinda Village and sponsors) and no-host beverages. Please contact Lamorinda Village at info@lamorindavillage.org or (925) 283-3500 to sign up. Details provided upon reservation confirmation.

• 2nd Tuesday of the month • Time and Location to be shared upon confirmation

Friday Village Conversations Want to know more about retirement finances? Curious about innovations in CPR? Looking to improve your balance? Lamorinda Village hosts this drop-in lecture series covering a wide array of topics, some relate to aging, some simply informative and educations, all presented by experts in their fields. A question and answer period follows each presentation. These presentations are ongoing every Friday at 10 a.m. on Zoom.

For information about upcoming events and Village Conversation topics, visit: www.lamorindavillage.org/events.

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Friends of the Moraga Library In case you haven’t heard, our popular FALL BOOK SALE is just around the corner and you do not want to miss this huge semi-annual community event!

• Saturday, October 4, at the Moraga Library, 1500 St. Mary’s Road • Sale hours from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm • Famous $5.00 bag sale beginning at 12:00 noon • Incredibly discounted prices ranging from 50 cents to $5.00 max • Thousands of Adult, Teen, and Children’s books—fiction/non-fiction in both hardcover and paperback The Friends of the Moraga Library is an allvolunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the financial support of the Moraga Library and service to the local community. Funds raised through membership, donations, and book sales are used to underwrite library enrichment programs, as well as to purchase new books and other major library requests.

Many thanks to those who are already FRIENDS! Not a friend yet? Please consider becoming a new member, as your tax-deductible contribution will make an important difference in our community. For more information regarding the ways to join and/or volunteer, please go to www.ccclib.org/ mor-friends or email us at FOML94556@gmail.com.

MEF: For the Schools If you asked most people why they moved to Moraga, they’d say “for the schools.”

But did you know that Moraga’s schools are among the LOWEST-FUNDED in California and that state funding only provides enough for the basics?

For almost 45 years, the Moraga community has shown its commitment to high-quality public education by supporting the Moraga Education Foundation (MEF).

Make your contribution today to ensure that today’s students receive more than just the basics and that Moraga schools continue to be a point of pride for our community!

Contribute at moragaeducation.org/ how-you-can-help-1

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What Is Happening in Moraga This Week?

The best place to find out is in your copy of The MCN Link. You don’t get this twice-a-month e-bulletin? That is quickly solved! Go to our website at www.MCNMoraga.org and click on the blue button to subscribe with your email address.

You’ll find that The MCN Link will keep you up to date on: • what community events are happening, like the Pear and Wine Festival • music and theatrical events at Saint Mary’s College, Town Hall Theatre, and Campolindo • when a service club is offering take-out dinners • Town Council discussion topics • and so much more!

Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary by stopping by our booth at the Pear and Wine Festival on September 27! We’ll have something special for everyone.

If you’re looking for a new way to connect with others in Moraga or contribute to the life of our town this fall, check out the OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT page on the MCN website, which, by the way, has many other types of valuable community resources.

Moraga Historical Society The Moraga Historical Society will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary this October, and it’s never too late to become a member. For only $20 for single or $30 for family, you will receive our informative quarterly newsletters and free admission to our wonderful speaker series. Learn not only about Moraga’s past, but the surrounding area’s history from knowledgeable experts.

Our membership is growing, and so is our website.

Newly added features include interviews with Voices of the Past. Missed a Newsletter? We have them archived. Our online Photo & Slide Catalog contains rare pictures that bring the Town’s history to life. In the mood for some exercise? Take a stroll through time with our Walking Tour that brings you to some of Moraga’s historic locations.

All this and more is available on our website at Moragahistory.org.

CERT – Upcoming Fall Class

Our Mission: The Moraga Park Foundation (MPF) was founded in 1976 and as a charitable organization raises funds to support our mission “to create a sense of a Moraga Community by enhancing recreational, cultural, and educational activities while improving the park facilities in the Town of Moraga.”

What we support each year: • Summer Concerts (look for the 2025 Schedule in this guide) • Pear Harvest Pear & Wine Festival • Hacienda Nights Movies Under the Stars • Summer Camp scholarships Additionally, we and ASEP provide financial support for Town and Community projects such as: • bandshell improvements • Moraga Garden Club projects • pear tree pruning • ADA picnic area & restrooms The Future MPF is looking for board and committee members as we focus on expanding our financial support for targeted projects that enhance our parks.

If interested please visit www.moragaparks.org/ volunteer for more information. Donations are critical to our work so we hope you will consider sponsoring a concert or making an individual donation.

Visit www.moragaparks.org/donate or www.moragaparks.org for more information.

We encourage Lamorinda residents to attend the Fall series of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes beginning September 11, 2026 at the Orinda Community Center. This class series covers important topics such as disaster preparedness, emergency medical aid, GMRS radio use, fire extinguisher use, cribbing and light search and rescue.

No experience is necessary, and the material taught could be life saving should a disaster occur in our area. Classes are held on Thursday nights from 6:30 – 9:30pm and run from 9/11–11/6. To register for this class series go to classes.lamorindacert.org.

Rescue 1 Foundation When most people think of their local fire district emergency services, they probably picture fire engines and ambulances. The men and women of the Moraga Orinda Fire District, however, have a wide array of skills beyond medical issues and firefighting.

One of those skills recently used is rescuing people trapped in steep terrain. The Rescue 1 Foundation is proud to have provided equipment and training for our first responders so they can quickly and effectively rescue someone in need. Through donations from community members like you, the Rescue 1 Foundation recently purchased new-and-improved roping harnesses for existing equipment and provided funds for the training needed to execute these rescues in canyons and steep embankments.

This makes rescues faster and easier!

Come by our table at the MOFD Open House at Station 41 on Saturday, October 4, to see equipment we have purchased with community donations!

Rotary Club of Moraga Our Club is celebrating it’s 58th year serving the community of Moraga. We support many excellent community organizations such as MEF, Food Bank, Moraga Citizens Network, Chamber of Commerce, and Moraga schools, and participate in some international projects as well. In the 1980s, Rotary International initiated and continues to guide “Polio Plus”, the worldwide effort to eradicate

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polio, which is close to success. We built the All-Access Playground at the Moraga Commons, and last year, our donations helped fund the Moraga Commons picnic area improvements. We have awarded scholarships to some Campolindo seniors, and we sponsor Scout Troop 246 in Moraga and six Odyssey of the Mind teams from Moraga schools, and we sponsor and advise the Interact Club at Campolindo. We continue to support the water and library project in Goma in Congo, Africa, and have completed the community center project in Sierra Leone, Africa. We have renewed the popular Field Day, a track & field meet for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in Moraga schools, and have participated in Moraga Community Service Day. We will hold two e-waste/shredding collection events again this year at the Moraga Shopping Center in our 16th year of providing this vital community service.

Moraga Rotary meets for lunch most Tuesdays at La Finestra restaurant. For membership questions or further information, check out moragarotary.org or call 925-376-5137.

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