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‘Sr. Twitter’ NewsletterA Monthly Publication of the Los Gatos 55 Plus Program

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n Homeowner Education and Protection for Older AdultsDecember 6, 2018 3:30-4:30PM, ARC Large Hall Staff Attorney Jenneen Hill, of Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA), will be giving a presentation for senior homeowners. This presentation will cover Transfer on Death Deeds, Elder Abuse, and homeowner decision making. SALA will provide handouts regarding Medi-Cal Estate Recovery and reverse mortgages. For more information on SALA please visit SALA.org. Please RSVP at (408) 354-1514 by December 3, 2018 if you plan to attend!

COMING UP!

FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP

December 11, 2018 Tuesday,

3:00pm - 4:15pmRegister: 408.354.1514

LG ADULT RECREATION CENTER, 208 E. MAIN ST. It’s a fun evening of live music with the 10th Avenue Band on the 4th Friday of each month. Light refreshments & door prizes. Music styles include Jazz, Big Band, Swing, Waltz, Mixers & more! $5 at the door. LG 55 Plus Membership is not required.

FRIDAY,Dec. 217-9 PM

NEW DAY TRIPS!ARTISTIC MASTERPIECES: Level: 2 Moderate ActivityWED. FEB. 20 8:45am-4:45pm $91

CHINESE CLASSIC: Level 3: Maximum ActivitySAT. MARCH 2 9:00am-6:15p $65

IRISH CELEBRATION: Level 1: Minimum ActivityWED. MARCH 13 8:45am–4:15pm $97

MYSTERY TRIP: Level: 2 Moderate Activity TUES. MAY 14 8:00am – 6:15pm $74

Please see page 3 for more details

Important Phone Numbers

The 55 Plus Program Office M-F, 9 AM-Noon

55+ Program Office…................................(408) 354-1514 SASCC - Joan Stoye......................................(408)703-662155+ Specialist, Lynnette Vega……............(650) 747-0605 [email protected] Live Oak Nutrition Center............…….... (408) 354-0707SOURCEWISE…………….…............(408) 350-3200 x 1 http://www.mysourcewise.com/RYDE............................................................ (408)892-9739

DON’T KNOW WHERE TO TURN? Call 211. Free, confidential, multi-lingual : Food, Child Care, Legal Aid, Housing & more. Can’t dial 211? Call 1-866-896-3587. www.211scc.org

LGS Contacts, Wednesday Game Day & Lunch, Mnt. Area 55 Plus Program; Exercise Fusion; RYDE Transportation …….……...…….……. Overnight Trip ......………………..….....….....Page 3Monthly Calendar....………………………..Page 4-5 Group Mtgs. & Senior Services………….…...Page 6Announcements…………………….….…….Page 72018 Membership, Donations, Bingo ….…....Page 8

In This Edition...

R.Y.D.E (REACH YOUR DESTINATION EASILY) is a curb-to-curb low cost transportation

program for seniors. To register so you can schedule rides, call 408-892-9739.

[email protected]. Ask about discounts! Flyers are available at the LG Adult Center.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED, a few hours or more a week!

THE MOUNTAIN AREA 55 PLUS PROGRAM

Free with 55 Plus Membership and a recommended donation of $5 at the door.

This program provides an opportunity to meet with neighbors in a friendly and

welcoming environment -- to socialize, play cards or other table games, listen to informative talks, and/or just stop

by for a chat and a cup of coffee or tea.

Meet at the Loma Prieta temporary Community Room portable,

23845 Summit Road, Los Gatos, usually the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month,

10:30am-12:30pm. Call Lynnette, (650) 747-0605 or

[email protected]

The 55 Plus Programs’ WEDNESDAY GAME DAY,

9am-12pm, LG Adult Recreation Center Hall An opportunity to play a variety of card and other games. A great way to make friends and/or sharpen your

game playing skills. Games are coordinated by skill level. If you are interested in joining, please contact Lynnette Vega at (650) 747-0605 or [email protected]

Free w/55 Plus membership and a donation of $5 at the door.


MOVIE ZONE DEC. 19, IN THE LOUNGE AT 1 PMFree for 55 Plus members/ $5 for non-members. Everyone is welcome! Free snacks and coffee.Cozy, comfy room with a NEW 75-inch TV with subtitles. Friendly people.

Elle Stern presents Classic Movies from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’…

DESK SETTwo extremely strong personalities clash over the computerization of a television network’s research department.

1957, G, 1h 43min Stars: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young


CATALINA ISLANDMay 19 - 22, 2019

PRICE: $1,149*pp double; $1,545*pp single$95 deposit; balance due 4/11/19; *3% check/cash discounted price

***Balance made at the Campbell Adult Center with checks payable to Kanen Tours***

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:*2 nights accommodations at Pavilion Hotel, Catalina

*1 night accommodations on the Queen Mary, Long Beach* round trip on the Catalina Express* Hosted dinner at the Avalon Grille

* Free day on Catalina Island with a choice of two optional excursions * Glory Days Historical Tour aboard the Queen Mary

* Hosted King & Queen Dinner, Queen Mary* Hosted lunch at the Apple Farm, San Luis Obispo

* 3 hosted breakfasts* Roundtrip transportation, baggage handling, all taxes & gratuities

NOTE: LG 55 Plus Members AND SASCC members may register for day trips. Payment for all your selected trips will be processed immediately. Numbers will be passed out at 12:30 p.m.!Registration will be Dec. 7, 2018, at 1 p.m.

Questions? Contact the LG Adult Center, 208E. Main St., Front desk, 408-354-8700x250. Ask for Lori.

Day Trips: Register at the LG Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Front Desk. Day Trips are open to all adults over 21 years of age and members of LG 55 Plus Program (see page 8 for membership). The day trips below are shared with Campbell Recreation Center and travel on West Valley Charter buses. The bus leaves from Los Gatos unless otherwise noted. Put your name on a wait list for last minute cancellations or in case we add a second bus. Activity Level I: easy, no stairs. Activity Level II: moderate, some stairs. Activity Level III: lots of walking, uneven ground, stairs.

ARTISTIC MASTERPIECES: WED. FEB. 20 8:45am-4:45pm $91View wonderful masterpieces of both Monet and Gauguin at the De Young Museum. The Monet exhibit will feature 50 paintings dating from 1913-1926 including 20 pieces from the Musee Marmottan in Paris. The Gauguin exhibit will feature over 50 paintings, wood carvings and ceramics from a renowned collection in Copenhagen. There will be plenty of time on your own to view these special exhibits (an audio tour is available for a $6 fee). Before our visit to the Museum delight in a hosted brunch at the Famous Cliff House in San Francisco. Menu choices are: bacon, mushroom & cheese omelet; a sautéed vegetable scramble or sourdough French toast. Level: 2 Moderate Activity

CHINESE CLASSIC: SAT. MARCH 2 9:00am-6:15p $65Enjoy a wonderful Chinese musical drama at the Buddha’s Universal Church in San Francisco. This year’s production “A Change of Heart” features traditional embroidered and sequined costumes, classical Chinese dance and Kung Fu martial arts. Before the show there will be time to shop in Chinatown and to have a hosted family-style Chinese lunch at the Garden Restaurant. Level 3: Maximum Activity

IRISH CELEBRATION: WED. MARCH 13 8:45am–4:15pm $97Be Irish for a day and wear your green for this Irish celebration. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the first Irish social center in the United States, the United Irish Cultural Center. There will be live music by the O’Holly Irish Collective and Irish dancers. During the entertainment, enjoy an Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage with green leprechaun ice cream. Level 1: Minimum Activity.

MYSTERY TRIP: TUES. MAY 14 8:00am – 6:15pm $74Where?, What?, How? Calling all those who are daring to join us on a mysterious adventure into parts unknown. The only clues to the secrets of the day are: 1) A treat for some of your senses 2) a tasty hosted lunch with a sandwich choice of turkey, tuna or roast beef 3) Witness a few unusual creative demonstrations. Level: 2 Moderate Activity

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 5 6 710-2 Bridge10-11:30

Democracy Tent

1-2:30Democracy at Risk

2-4:30 Ping Pong

9:15-11 Happy Hoofers

11-1 Mahjongg

9-12 Ping Pong9-12 55+ Game Day & Lunch

1:30-3 Current Events

1:30-4:45 Karaoke

9-12 Art Workshop & Crafter Circle

9-11:30 Ping Pong

12:15-1:30 Exercise Fusion

10 11 12 13 1410-2 Bridge10-11:30

Democracy Tent


2-4:30 Ping Pong

3-4:30 Art History

HI-CAP

9:15-11 Happy Hoofers

11-1 Mahjongg

9-12 Ping Pong

9-12 55+ Game Day & Lunch

3-5 Single Again, Not By Choice


SALA

1:30-4:45 Karaoke

8-9 Brown Bag (Second Harvest)

9-11:30 Ping Pong

9-12 Art Workshop & Crafter Circle

12:15-1:30 Exercise Fusion

Programs & classes are held at the LG Adult Recreation Center (208 E. Main St.) unless otherwise noted. Underlined activities located at LG Youth Rec. Ctr., 123 E. Main St. www. lgsrecreation.org

The Winter/Spring LGS Recreation ACTIVITY GUIDE is now available Call 408-354-8700 for assistance with over 200 fee classes for adults and youth.

December 2018

Tech n’ Tea - Jan. 17, 2019! 3:15-4:30PM/ARC Main Hall

55+ Membership


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday17 18 19 20 2110-2 Bridge10-11:30

Democracy Tent


2-4:30 Ping Pong

9:15-11 Happy Hoofers11-1 Mahjongg1:30-3 “Transitions”

Support Group

9-12 Ping Pong9-12 55+ Game Day & Lunch2-4 Women’sArtist Connection


1:30-4:45 Karaoke

9-11:30 Ping Pong9-12 Art Workshop & Crafter Circle12:15-1:30 Exercise Fusion

24 25 26 27 28

LGS Adult Recreation Center will be closed from 12/24/2018 - 1/6/2019.

Center will re-open 1/7/2019.31

Calendar of Events


3rd Sunday of the month: Women over 50 (Wof) - 3-5PMContact Kathy Madden/[email protected]/408-629-2206

The Saratoga Area Seniors (SASCC): LG 55+ members can participate in the following on-going “free to members” SASCC classes: Karaoke (Thurs. 1:30-4:45), Bridge (Thurs.10:15-12:30). SASCC members are invited to participate in all LG 55+ programs.

55 PLUS GROUP MEETINGSPrograms below are for 55+ program members

GROUPS W/LYNNETTE VEGA - 650-747-0605or email [email protected] for more info.

Call ahead if you are new!

WEDNESDAY GAME DAY & LUNCH p.2 MOUNTAIN AREA 55 Plus Program, p. 2

Reader’s Theater: 2-4PM/1st Wed. Dinner Club (Dine locally - Pay for your own dinner)

5:30-7:30PM / 1st Wed. Single Again ... Not By Choice (Widows)

3-5PM/ 2nd Wed. Women’s Artist Connection (Bring samples of work):

2-4 PM /4th Wednesday

ART HISTORY GROUP: 3-4:30PM/2nd Mon. Kathy Kelley ART WORKSHOP: (Watercolor/ Acrylic /Oil Painting) 9AM-12PM / Every Friday/No instruction. Rebecca White

BOOK CLUB: 12-1:30PM/ 4th Tues. in the lounge. Ruby Coakley/ [email protected] or call 408-621-0739.

CRAFTER’S CIRCLE: KNITTERS & MORE: 9-12PM Every Friday in the lounge. Margo O’Neill, Facilitator.

EXERCISE FUSION: 12:15-1:30PM/Fri. in the hall. $2 pp. drop in. Larry Lubbock, Fitness specialist

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUPS: 1:30-3PM/Thurs. Facilitators Rick & Dave AND every Monday, 10-11:30AM (DEMOCRACY TENT) Check the calendar for dates.

DEMOCRACY AT RISK: 1-2:30 Mondays.

HAPPY HOOFERS WALKING GROUP: 9:15-11AM/ Every Tuesday. Mycke Moore, Facilitator

MAH JONGG Players Group/All levels: 11AM-1PM/ Every Tues. Shirley Cantu, Facilitator

PING PONG (Open table): 8:30AM– 12:30PM/Wed.&Fri.2-4:30PM/Monday. Check the calendar for dates.

ST. MARY’S BRIDGE GROUP: 1st - 4th Mondays/ 10AM-2PM. Call in advance. Lynne Dahms, Facilitator

TECHNOLOGY AND TEA will return in the new year on Thursday, Jan. 17, 3:15-4:30PM. LGHS Service project.

WOMEN OVER FIFTY (WOF): 3-5PM/3rd Sunday. Kathy Madden or [email protected] 629-2206

Senior ServicesFree or Low-Cost services/No membership required.

The 55 Plus Office is located in the LG Adult Recreation Center at 208 E. Main St.

It is open M-F, 9:00AM-12:00PM. Our volunteers and staff are available to assist

you with registering for trips, scheduling appointments, basic information and referral

on a variety of senior service type issues. Call (408) 354-1514 or drop by and say hi!

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Connect to basic services in Santa Clara County. West Valley Community Services Mobile Food Pantry & Service Van, 1st & 3rd Thurs./ 3:30-5:30PM, 111 Church St. parking lot. Case Management, emergency financial assistance and more. FREE.

PODIATRIST appointments, call (408) 354-1514.

SENIOR ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SALA) FREE, You must be 60+ years & a resident of Santa Clara County. Call 408-354-1514 for appt. Simple Wills and more.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP– funded by Sourcewise) Call for appt.

AARP: Smart Driver for age 50+. Ask to see a 2019 class schedule. Free Income Tax Preparation: Feb.- April. Call for a Monday appt. Free for all adults. ‘TRANSITIONS’ Support Group: Navigate life’s changes with Janeen Pratt, GCM. Have to move? Caring for someone? Lost someone? Overwhelmed? This group meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, from 1:30-2:30PM in the LG Adult Center lounge. No fee, everyone welcome.

‘LIVING WITH LOSS’ group. Tues./1:30-3PM, Janeen Pratt, GCM.

R.Y.D.E.: Curb to curb transportation. Call 408-892-9739 for details.

FREE BREAD: Thanks to Food Match volunteers, LG Adult Recreation Center often has free bread. Call (408) 207-4904 for daily bread availability. BROWN BAG PROGRAM (Second Harvest): 2nd & 4th Fridays, 8AM-9AM, Pre-register. Forms are in the LG Adult Ctr. lobby.


LG Adult Recreation Center208 E. Main Street

Los Gatos, CA 95030www.lgsrecreation.org

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!MEMBERSHIP FORMS for the 55 Plus Program are located in the lobby of the LG Adult Recreation Center (208 E. Main St.) or online www.lgsrecreation.org . Dues: $25 calendar year. Add an additional $15 for a hard copy (mailed) of this monthly newsletter. DONATION Tax Deductible - Tax ID# 77-0415139LGS Recreation 55 Plus Program relies heavily on community support to continue our mission of providing innovative, progressive and essential programs to our older adults. Please return the DONATION form below to: LGS Recreation - The 55 Plus Program, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030

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December 2018Newsletter

MEMBERSHIP 2019

Thank you for supporting LGS Recreation’s 55 Plus Program by becoming a member. Membership

forms are in the lobby of the LG Adult Recreation Center,

208 E. Main St. Los Gatos, CAor online at www.lgsrecreation.org.

Receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on trips, ‘free to members’

events, groups and classes. Call us at 408-354-1514,

Office hours: M-F, 9AM-12PM.


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