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FEBRUARY 2025





Senior Center



 

*Address
*266 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040

*Contact Us
*Phone: 650-903-6330
Email: senior.center@mountainview.gov
Website: MountainView.gov/Seniors [ http://www.mountainview.gov/seniors ]

*Hours*
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.






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New & Now

*

The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of President's Day.


* Interested in joining the Senior Advisory Committee? More details below.
* Important AARP Tax-Aide appointment reminders listed below.
* Our Annual Pancake Breakfast is Saturday, Feb. 8. Important details below.
*

This month's workshops include: How to be Legally Healthy: Protect Yourself from Scams and other Forms of Elder Abuse, Balancing with an Aging Brain, Origami with an Open-Mic Storytelling, and Wellness Workshop: Older Adults.






WORKSHOPS





Please sign up for workshops in advance by sending an email to senior.center@mountainview.gov,  <senior.center@mountainview.gov>calling the Front Desk at 650-903-6330 or stopping by in person. This will allow us to contact you if there is a program change.





scams
How to be Legally Healthy: Protect Yourself from Scams and other Forms of Elder Abuse

"Thursday, Feb. 6"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Join us for an insightful presentation by Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA), where you’ll learn essential tips to protect yourself from financial exploitation and other forms of elder abuse. Discover practical tips, gain valuable insights, and explore the range of services SALA offers to help you stay “legally healthy.” Don’t miss this opportunity to safeguard your well-being and discover how SALA can support you.







balancing
Balancing with an Aging Brain

"Thursday, Feb. 13"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Join Stanford University School of Medicine for a workshop focused on postural stability and consider what later life physiological and brain structural changes occur, how we can accommodate for them safely, and what modifiable risk factors can reduce vulnerability to falling.







origami
Origami and Open-Mic Storytelling with Mountain View High School

"Thursday, Feb. 20"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Join students from Mountain View High School for a relaxing origami session while sharing your stories or listening to others during our open-mic story time. Let's fold, listen, and connect!







wellness
Wellness Workshop: Older Adults

"Thursday, Feb. 27"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

As we age, maintaining wellness becomes even more important for a vibrant and fulfilling life. Join Santa Clara County’s Prevention Services Division and learn how taking small steps toward overall health can have a big impact on your well-being.







SPECIAL EVENTS





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Annual Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 8
9 - 11 a.m.

Please join us for our Annual Senior Pancake Breakfast at the Mountain View Senior Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 – 11 a.m. This event will include a hot breakfast of 2 pancakes, 2 breakfast sausages and 1 serving of eggs. From Jan. 6 through Jan. 31, tickets will be sold at the Front Desk ($5 each). Tickets can be purchased, CASH ONLY, during normal business hours 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Day of walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Please note that the last service will be served at 10:30 a.m., with the facility closing at 11 a.m. Please call 650-903-6330 for any questions. Event is for 55+ years of age. Guests must also be registered.






AARP TAX PREPARATION





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Tax season has arrived which means the AARP Tax-Aide appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursday from 9 – 11 a.m. starting on Wednesday, Feb. 5 and concluding Thursday, April 11. All appointments will be taking place across the street at The View Teen Center, 263 Escuela Ave. Parking is only available at the Senior Center. We encourage use of the community shuttle or being dropped off due to limited parking. To book an appointment, contact the Front Desk in person or by calling 650-903-6330. Tax-Aide appointment reminders can be found here [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/01/30/file_attachments/3148352/2024%20TaxAide%20Appointment%20Reminder.pdf ].






APPLY TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE





Become a member of Mountain View’s Senior Advisory Committee and help advise the City Council on issues pertaining to the City's senior population — including the Senior Tsunami, transportation and housing, food and nutrition, health services, grief support and etc. Meeting dates are to be determined. Application deadline is ongoing. For more information or to apply, visit MountainView.gov/Advisors [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/city-council/boards-commissions-and-committees ].






SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM





Indoor Dining

Community Services Agency’s Senior Nutrition Program has a full dine-in meal service in the Social Hall of the Mountain View Senior Center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Sign in will begin at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Social Hall will close at 1 p.m. Suggested donation is $3 for those over the age of 60. Service is limited to permanent residents of Santa Clara County.

*Lunch service is first come, first served. On occasion, not all patrons can be served.*




February Lunch Menu
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FEBRUARY MOVIES





Now Showing Sign




*Movies are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m.
Wednesday movies start at 5:30 p.m.*

Come to one of our movie showings in Multipurpose Room B.
Maximum seating for movies is 36. First come, first serve.

When available, screenings have captions for the hard-of-hearing. There is no fee to enjoy these popular movies and seating begins 30 minutes before the show.

*NOTE: Please bundle up or bring a lap blanket with you to the movie. The room tends to be on the cooler side.*





brian and charles

Brian and Charles
"Feb. 4, 5 & 7"

Brian and Charles follows Brian, a lonely inventor in rural Wales, who spends his days building quirky, unconventional contraptions that seldom work. Undeterred by his lack of success, Brian attempts his biggest project yet. Three days, a washing machine, and various spare parts later, he’s invented Charles, an artificially intelligent robot who learns English from a dictionary and has an obsession with cabbages. What follows is a humorous and entirely heartwarming story about friendship, family, finding love, and letting go.

"Genre: Comedy/Drama
""Starring: David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey
""Rated: PG
""Running Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes"




Love and Monsters

Love and Monsters
"Feb. 11, 12 & 14"

Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson, along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over the radio with his high school girlfriend. Aimee who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony. Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there’s nothing left for him underground, he decides to venture out to Aimee, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.

"Genre: Adventure/Action
""Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker
""Rated: PG-13
""Running Time: 1 Hour 49 Minutes"






News of the World

News of the World
"Feb. 18, 19 & 21"

Five years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by the Kiowa people. Forced to return to her aunt and uncle, Kidd agrees to escort the child across the harsh and unforgiving plains of Texas. However, the long journey soon turns into a fight for survival as the traveling companions encounter danger at every turn – both human and natural.

"Genre: Western/Adventure/Drama
""Staring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Tom Astor
""Rated: PG-13
""Running Time: 1 Hour 58 Minutes"




The Trial of Chicago 7

*The Trial of Chicago 7*
"*Feb. 25, 26 & 28*"

The film is based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the countercultural protests in Chicago at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The trial transfixed the nation and sparked a conversation about mayhem intended to undermine the U.S. government.

"Genre: Docudrama/Thriller
""Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen
""Rated: R
""Running Time: 2 Hours 9 Minutes"






PHOTO of the MONTH





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Magical Bridge Playground Grand Opening 
Saturday, Jan. 25 in Rengstorff Park.






SOCIAL SERVICES





Please sign up for Social Services in advance by <senior.center@mountainview.gov>calling the Front Desk at 650-903-6330 or stopping by in person. 





SALA

Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA) appointments at the Senior Center on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. In order to receive free legal services, patrons must be at least 60 years of age and a Santa Clara County resident.




SECOND HARVEST

Free Grocery pick-up is the first through fourth Tuesday of each month, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Pre-registration is necessary. Please see the Front Desk for more information or visit the Free Grocery program on days/times of operation. Sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank [ http://www.shfb.org/ ].






BP screening

Free blood pressure screenings from a volunteer registered nurse on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A. No prior registration required. 




HICAP new

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) appointments are available at the Senior Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Volunteer counselor can help you understand your specific rights and health care options.






apple assistance 2024

Are you struggling to understand your iPad or iPhone? 30 minute appointments are available with a volunteer on each Thursday of the month in the Lobby between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to answer your questions.




aarp tax aide

AARP Tax-Aide certified volunteers provide free assistance and e-filing for low-to-medium income taxpayers. Appointments will be on Wednesday and Thursdays at The View Teen Center from 9 – 11 a.m. starting on Wednesday, Feb. 5 and ending Thursday, April 11. To book an appointment, contact the Front Desk in person or by calling 650-903-6330.






aarp driver safety 1

Initial and Refresher Driver Safety Courses are offered periodically throughout the year at the Mountain View Senior Center. Cost: $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-AARP members. Please pay on first day of course by check or cash only. Check is preferred. Credit cards are not accepted.

Renewal Course: March 17 from 4 - 8 p.m.

Initial Course: April 21 and April 22 from 4 - 8 p.m.






STAY CONNECTED





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A tour welcoming you to the Senior Center is scheduled the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Lobby. Staff will review classes, upcoming events, social services, and more.




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Variety is the spice of life! Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Lobby between 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Bring a puzzle(s) and swap with ours at no charge. No prior registration needed.






dvd library

Stop by the Front Desk and explore our DVD library of 850+ movies and enjoy them for up to a week. DVD's are checked out and returned at the Front Desk.




book club

The Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Meeting Room at 11 a.m. The book selection for February selection will be "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/16/file_attachments/3105042/heaven%20and%20earth%20grocery%20store.jpeg ] by James McBride. March selection is "Lost And Wanted" [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/01/24/file_attachments/3142652/Lost-and-Wanted.jpg ] by Nell Freudenberger











*SENIOR CENTER* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center ]



*NUTRITION PROGRAM [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/nutrition-program ]*



*SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDES [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/senior-resource-guide ]*



*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/volunteer-opportunities ]*



*CLASS GUIDES [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/classes ]*



*SENIOR CENTER RENTAL [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/senior-center-rental ]*












REACH OUT TO US





Alejandra Hernandez <Alejandra.Hernandez@mountainview.gov> – Senior Recreation Coordinator

Angela Mackowski <angela.mackowski@mountainview.gov> - Recreation Coordinator

Roy Day <roy.day@mountainview.gov> – Administrative Assistant

Mitchell Roman <mitchell.roman@mountainview.gov> – Recreation Leader II








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