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*Senior Center Activities Newsletter November 2024*






Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour / Dinner Original Joes

Christmas Tour

Delight in the holiday tradition of Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas Tour at the San Jose Performing Arts Center. This spectacular multimedia concert features 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments set against a backdrop of holiday spirit. Before the concert, dine at the iconic Original Joe's. Choose from A) Calamari Steak w/Cheese Ravioli B) Charcoal Broiled Chicken Breast w/Baked Potato C) Joe's Famous Mostacioli or V) Eggplant Parmesan w/Cheese Ravioli. Dinner comes with fresh bread and butter, minestrone soup and Joe’s famous cannoli. Iced tea and coffee are provided. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.


* *Date:* Tuesday, Nov. 26
* *Time:* 4:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (check in at 3:45 p.m. at the Senior Center)
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$203 Res / $254 Nonres

*Day trips are nonrefundable.*

*For more information or to register, call 408-730-7360.*






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Holiday Shopping at San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore

livermore

Avoid the holiday hassle of traffic and parking as you visit California’s largest outdoor outlet shopping mall. Enjoy the spacious display of over 180 stores and eateries, all decked out to celebrate the holiday season. Shopping is available at every price level. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of several full-service restaurants, or grab a quick bite at some favorite fast-food establishments. The day is yours to enjoy at whatever pace you like!


* *Date:* Tuesday, Dec. 5
* *Time:* 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check in at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center)
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$45 Res / $56 Nonres

*Day trips are nonrefundable.*

*For more information or to register, call 408-730-7360.*

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NEW - Keepin’ it Local 

Breakfast at Country Gourmet
local

Keepin’ it Local offers an opportunity to gather and meet with friends and neighbors in the local community. Transportation is not provided but venues will be within a 7-mile radius.
Take a break from holiday preparations and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Meet friends and neighbors at a Sunnyvale favorite: Country Gourmet at 1314 S. Mary Avenue. Choose from A) Eggs Benedict with homestyle potatoes B) Roadhouse Burrito: scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, avocado, potato, jack and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla; served with salsa C) French Toast with a side of fresh fruit D) Veggie Omelet with homestyle potatoes. Coffee or tea is included. Please plan on arriving at the venue no earlier than 10 minutes before the time as indicated above. 


* *Date:* Tuesday, Dec. 5
* *Time:* 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check in at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center)
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$25 Res / $31 Nonres

*Keepin’ it Local registrations are nonrefundable.*

*For more information or to register, call 408-730-7360*

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Day Trip Pre-Registration

Plans are currently under consideration for the trips listed below. If you are interested in any of these trips, please pre-register. Pre-registering helps us plan the trip (i.e., bus sizes, ticket quantity, etc.) and also shows us the trip’s popularity. People who preregister will be the first to know when the trip details have been finalized including the start of registration. There is no cost to pre-register.


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Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa & Graton Casino, Rohnert Park

* *Date: *February 2025 (Date TBD)

*
Back to the Future Musical at the Orpheum and Max’s Opera Cafe

* *Date: *February 2025 (Date TBD)

*For more information or to pre-register, call 408-730-7360.*

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Tee Time with Trenton

Trenton Hill

Let's par-tee! Come by, share a cup of tea and chat with Trenton Hill, Senior Center Manager. He will be hosting drop in "office hours" at the Senior Center Lounge. Stop by and find out what's new, ask questions, provide feedback, discuss concerns or other interests, like golf!


* *Date: *Tuesday, Nov. 19
* *Time: *2 to 3 p.m.
* *Location:* Senior Center Lounge
* Free tea and hot water provided

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Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thanks

*Join us for an early Thanksgiving social event!*


* *Date:* Thursday, Nov. 21
* *Time:* 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Cost: *$17 per person
* *Location: *Orchard Pavillion, Senior Center

*Tickets must be purchased in advance. **Limited seating, purchase tickets early! *



View the flyer [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CASUNNYVALE/2024/09/17/file_attachments/3001265/Thanksgiving%20Luncheon%202024_updated.pdf ] for more information and menu. 

Call the Senior Center at 408-730-7360 for tickets or questions. 

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Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 7

Santa

*Celebrate the holiday season with a delicious breakfast and take a photo with Santa.*


* *Arrival Times*: 

* 8:30 - 9 a.m.
* 9 - 9:30 a.m.
* 9:30 - 10 a.m.
* 10 - 10:30 a.m.
* 10:30 - 11 a.m.
* 11 - 11:30 a.m.

* *Location: *Orchard Pavilion, Senior Center
* *Cost: *$12 per person (children 2 and under are free)

*Breakfast with Santa requires a ticket for admission.* Ticket must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. One ticket equals one participant. 

*Purchase Your Tickets Today!* [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=PST&_csrf_token=ay0V00030J692J343C4I3Z4F5P3W6P6H6W724U4H6H0L5V4P6Q4W005Q5U4L56015D605G4E1M4S4Y5A5A6Z6Y4L6F4D06704G5E586J04546U6F1H6W4N584W6A5N5Z6E ]


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Unique Boutique Holiday Craft Fair

Senior Center Unique Boutique Craft Fair

The annual Unique Boutique Holiday Craft Fair is back showcasing finely handcrafted items created over the past year. This popular event will once again be held in the Orchard Pavilion at the Senior Center. Perfect time to find something for yourself, a friend or a gift for the holidays. Bring your own shopping bag and browse quality handcrafted gifts. See you soon!


* Friday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Celebrating Veterans

Presented by Silicon Valley Quilts of Valor
Veteran

Veterans and guests are invited to attend our Open House Event. This event honors individuals by presenting a special Quilt of Valor to veterans who served in the military and have been “touched by war”. Guests who are attending to watch those being honored, do not have to register.

Veterans who will be receiving a quilt for the first time, please call 408-730-7361.

Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served.


* *Date:* Thursday, Nov. 7
* *Time:* 10:30 to noon
* **Location: **Laurel Room, Senior Center

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Senior Center City Café

*Click menu image to enlarge*

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The Senior Center lunch program offers lunch meals Monday through Friday by reservation only. Make your reservation one day in advance or the same day before 9:30 a.m. by calling 408-730-7371.

* Dine-In encouraged. *


* *Fees: *
* Daily Lunch $6
* 5-Meal Card $25

* *Important Dates:*

* *Thursday, Nov. 21 *Thanksgiving Luncheon Event, $17 Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Call the Senior Center at 408-730-7360 for tickets or questions. 
* *Thursday, Nov 28* CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving
* *Friday, Nov. 29 *CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving

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Baking Demonstration Series:

Holiday Milk Chocolate Pots de Crème

baking

Planning a winter holiday meal? Join us for a baking demonstration featuring a delicious festive dessert. Professional pastry chef and instructor, Michele Pett will guide you through everything you need to know about preparing baked custards. The workshop will include a dessert tasting.


* *Date:* Thursday, Dec. 12
* *Time:* 2 to 3 p.m.
* *Fees: *$5 Res / $6 Nonres
* *Location: *Laurel Room, Senior Center

*Must register by Dec. 5.*

*Register for Baking Demonstration * [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=iX6J0C110G1F2G3A2A2U424M575P4P6G0B5H4W5A560A5P6A6Z4L1H5S5L514H1D724D5J5304734P5L5C6Q5O6064670R5O5Y6H5F1J5V4Q6H5D0E6G615G4Q164Y4N5E&primarycode=&keyword=Baking+Demonstration+Series%3A&endmonth=&subtype=&grade=&keywordoption=Match+One&instructor=&dayoption=Only&timeblock=&spotsavailable=&bydayonly=No&beginyear=&season=&gender=&location=&display=Detail&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=yes ]


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Restorative Fitness
Fitness
* *Date:* Wednesdays, Nov. 13 - Dec. 18
* *Time:* 10 to 11 a.m.
* *Fees: *$56 Res / $68 Nonres
* *Location: *Laurel Room, Senior Center
* *Instructor: *Jannan Zender

*Register for Restorative Fitness* [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=ni606Z6R1H0G1S42374S2H4N705P4H4D17594H574Z0N6H5S6I586W004H555M6J6U5F6E57024Y435167086Q4O544R694W4K4N68086W564O4Y195R4G6Q6A6W684157&primarycode=IE7HNS&keyword=&beginmonth=&endmonth=&subtype=&category=&grade=&keywordoption=Match+One&sort=ActivityNumber&instructor=&dayoption=Only&timeblock=&display=Detail&spotsavailable=&bydayonly=No&beginyear=&season=&type=&gender=&daysofweek=&location=&age=&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=Search ]


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Learn about Medicare Options for 2025

2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): Oct. 15 - Dec. 7
Medicare

Visit the Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) information booth during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).
Santa Clara County residents can stop by to learn about important Medicare changes that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Medicare’s AEP is a critical time when Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in, change or drop their Part D Prescription Drug plan or Part C Medicare Advantage plan. Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) is not affiliated with any insurance.


* *Date:* Thursday, Nov. 21
* *Time:* 2 to 3:30 p.m.
* *Fees: *Free, Registration Required
* *Location: *Laurel Room, Senior Center

*Register for Medicare Options Workshop* [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=kh050N6Y0H6Z2Q2C1Z3X485Q5Y4I5G56096E4647561E02406O5L1L5P4Q556I1G5Q5C4T5A1G5L4U5U5B0Q035X6R6B03014T5Z4M62724Q6R4A1M504Y6J561D5U606Q&primarycode=IE7LMM&keyword=&endmonth=&subtype=&grade=&keywordoption=Match+One&instructor=&dayoption=Only&timeblock=&spotsavailable=&bydayonly=No&beginyear=&season=&gender=&location=&display=Detail&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=yes ]


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Medicare Annual Enrollment

HICAP

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. During this period, Medicare beneficiaries can:


* Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
* Change from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare with the possible opportunity to get a Medicare Supplement without answering questions about preexisting health conditions
* Change from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another
* Review and change Part D drug plans

A Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) counselor is available at the Sunnyvale Senior Center every Tuesday, by appointment.

HICAP Counselors do not sell, endorse, and are not affiliated with any insurance companies.

*Book Your HICAP Appointment Today* [ https://outlook.office365.com/book/HICAPCounselingSites_Public@mysourcewise.com/s/3d0NE8TMgEGRkEy7z6RqeQ2 ]


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Senior Center Monthly Movie

movie

Be sure to stop by the Senior Center to check out our next Monthly Movie! Find the title of the movie near the Senior Center flyer rack, across from the Front Desk. 


* *Dates: *
* Monday, Nov. 11

* *Time:* 1 p.m.
* *Location:* Sunnyvale Theatre 

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Driver Safety Course
AARP

Initial and Refresher Driver Safety Courses are offered periodically throughout the year at the Sunnyvale Senior Center. Register in advance, space is limited.* *

*Please register at the Senior Center Front Desk by check only.* 


* *Cost: *$20 AARP members; $25 non-AARP members
* *Upcoming Refresher Course:* Thursday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Exhibit Program Brings Local Artists to the Walls of Sunnyvale
Art

Through May 2025, three walls in Sunnyvale will be home to a series of art exhibits by regional artists:


* Sunnyvale Senior Center (2 walls, main hallway)
* Sunnyvale Library (main entry)

Now through Nov. 13, see works by Freida Tesler (left), James Green (middle) and Yoldanda Guerra (right). 

 View the upcoming exhibits schedule [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/about/public-art ]

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Election Day

Check your voter registration now



Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Planning to vote? Make sure you're registered! Check your voter registration status [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fvoterstatus.sos.ca.gov%2F/1/0101019252d0c9dd-055a1cc8-996b-4fce-8af7-3ed0ae007dfd-000000/Z5SGYqguCzfk3s9tUPq5GVpDb4S5M6KHZ6VY093kFhM=373 ] and make sure your information is up to date.

Need to register? Apply online [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fregistertovote.ca.gov%2F/1/0101019252d0c9dd-055a1cc8-996b-4fce-8af7-3ed0ae007dfd-000000/3DxNKFy2q3djDWlAzAIzk5Lh8PV9UgtwlFh7WAq1uJU=373 ] or pick up a paper registration form at the Library.

All California voters are mailed a vote-by-mail ballot. You can return a completed vote-by-mail ballot by mail, to any ballot drop off [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Frovservices.sccgov.org%2FHome%2FIndexPost%3Fselected=do%26electionId=137%26distance=5%26navtab=vc%26asm=simple/1/0101019252d0c9dd-055a1cc8-996b-4fce-8af7-3ed0ae007dfd-000000/cCqAAiUeuajHykj1dNj4-7n9sNYjQT_pknL8ZcCRHpA=373 ] or to the County Elections Office. There will be an official ballot box on the Library Plaza from Tuesday, Oct. 8 to Tuesday, Nov. 5. You may also visit a Vote Center to cast your vote. Locate your nearest Vote Center. [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Frovservices.sccgov.org%2FHome%2FIndexPost%3Fselected=vc/1/0101019252d0c9dd-055a1cc8-996b-4fce-8af7-3ed0ae007dfd-000000/j6_K5VzBjMhhgYuhXyDdLr1S6VK7jHGMZvJte8TDYZs=373 ]

More information:


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* County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fvote.santaclaracounty.gov%2Fhome/2/0101019252d0c9dd-055a1cc8-996b-4fce-8af7-3ed0ae007dfd-000000/Kq02MqkxUjsngzHvjP8qJ9z7eXxZ8dVIX9VxYtEfl8E=373 ] - Voting information available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi, Khmer, Japanese and Korean.
* League of Women Voters' Easy Voter Guide [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcavotes.org%2Feasy-voter-guide%2F/1/0101019252d0c9dd-055a1cc8-996b-4fce-8af7-3ed0ae007dfd-000000/6AzwY52nkeLWpyJ2zgcySupj5Slr2VHVnQK43K-Sz2I=373 ] - Information about state propositions and voting instructions in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.

More voting resources [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsccld.org%2Fvoting_resources%2F/1/0101019252d0c9dd-055a1cc8-996b-4fce-8af7-3ed0ae007dfd-000000/9tlzO8qmaYlaN7IC9e_7b6yJU_en7Mlx-tHJHKZDE-k=373 ] - Compiled by librarians at the Santa Clara County Library District.

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Library Bond Measure

The Sunnyvale City Council placed a bond measure on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot. If Sunnyvale voters approve the measure, the City would use the bond funds to design and construct a new Main Library to:


* Meet modern accessibility, structural and earthquake building standards
* Increase community areas and rooms to provide more space for programs and events
* Expand by four times the spaces dedicated for children and teen educational play, exploration, and programming
* Update wiring to accommodate new and modern technology
* Provide more space to expand the Main Library’s overall collection, including multicultural materials

For more information

Fact Sheets


* Library Bond Measure Fact Sheet [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5308/638587997091970000 ] - English
* Library Bond Measure Fact Sheet [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5376/638611521503370000 ] - Spanish
* Library Bond Measure Face Sheet [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5396/638626868624700000 ] - Chinese

Other


* Text of Main Library Bond Ballot Measure - Measure E  [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5246/638615951680930000 ]
* Library Bond Measure Q&A [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/ballot-measures/library-bond-measure/library-bond-measure-q-a#!/ ]
* Library design renderings  [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/ballot-measures/library-bond-measure/main-library-renderings#!/ ]

For questions, contact the Office of the City Manager at 408-730-7480 or email Ballot Measure <BallotMeasure@sunnyvale.ca.gov>. 

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Senior Center Business Hours Update

Sorry we're closed

The Senior Center will be *closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 *in observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sincerely, 

Senior Center Staff






Quick Links

Classes and Activities Registration [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation-and-community/classes-and-activities ]

Activity Appointments and Passes [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation-and-community/classes-and-activities/activity-appointments-and-passes ]

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