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AUGUST 2024





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

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Join us Wednesday, Aug. 14 for our Ice Cream Social. Details below.


* Fall 2024 Classes are just around the corner! The Fall Class Guide will be available on Friday, August 2 on our website [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center ] and at the Front Desk. 
* Are you aware that we have a DVD library containing 850+ movies? Details below.
* Our Lobby is where you can find paperback books for sale. They can be found more easily through genre filing. If you have any you would like to donate paperback books, contact the Front Desk at 650-903-6330.
*

This month's workshops include: FamilySearch for Beginners, Fall Prevention, Emergency Preparedness hosted by SVILC and Managing Our Precious Resource from Valley Water.






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.





family search
FamilySearch for Beginners

"Thursday, Aug. 1"
"Technology Room, 1 p.m."

FamilySearch can help you connect with your family!  FamilySearch is a free website you can use to create your family tree and do family history research. In this workshop, we will help you open a FamilySearch account, teach you how to enter your information into your family tree, and teach very basic research techniques.







fall prevention Sr Center
Fall Prevention

"Thursday, Aug. 8"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

In this presentation on fall prevention, we will cover essential home safety modifications to reduce trip hazards and ensure a safer living environment. We'll discuss the importance of regular exercise to maintain strength and balance, and how to incorporate these activities into daily routines. Additionally, we will provide guidance on proper medication management and vision care to address factors that can contribute to falls.







emergency preparedness
Emergency Preparedness

"Thursday, Aug. 15"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Are you prepared for an emergency? Join Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) as they present on Emergency Preparedness, things to consider, and available resources for you.







Water Valley conserving water
Valley Water: Managing Our Precious Resource

"Thursday, Aug. 22"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Valley Water’s mission is to provide Silicon Valley with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy. This is accomplished through ensuring a clean, reliable water supply; providing flood protection; and being stewards of the environment. This presentation will share what Valley Water does, how we affect you, and our role during the historic drought in our valley.







SPECIAL EVENTS





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Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, Aug. 14 
Courtyard, 12 p.m.

Beat the heat with a cool treat! Join us in the Senior Center Courtyard for our second of three Ice Cream Socials on Wednesday, Aug. 14, while supplies last. This is the perfect way to sweeten your day!
55+ welcome.











August Movie matinee [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/07/23/file_attachments/2945128/Summer%20Movie%20Matinee.pdf ]

Did you miss an Academy Award movie in April? Don't worry, we still have two remaining and one last Senior Center Staff's favorite this month. Showtimes are 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday Aug. 1, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15. We hope that you enjoy one of the double showings of these movies. 






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.

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




August Lunch Menu
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AUGUST 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.*





critical thinking

Critical Thinking
July 30, 31 & Aug. 2

The true shory of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.

"Genre: Drama"
"Starring: John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams"
"Rated: TV-MA"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 57 Minutes"






CODA

CODA
Aug. 6, 7, & 9

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s Fishing business is threatened. Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her passion at Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

"Genre: Drama"
"Starring: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Eugenio Derbez"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes"




AVATAR

Avatar
Aug. 13, 14 & 16

A paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

"Genre: Sci-fi/Action "
"Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe, Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hour 42 Minutes"






The Boys and the Boat

The Boys in the Boat
Aug. 20, 21, & 23

The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fictional novel written by Daniel Jame Brown, the film, directed by George Clooney, is about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.

"Genre: Sport/Drama"
"Starring: Joe Rantz, Al Ulbrickson, Joyce Simdars, Don Hume"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hour 4 Minutes"




Now You See Me

*Now You See Me*
*Aug. 27, 28, & 30*

An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.

"Genre: Thriller/Crime"
"Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes"






PHOTO of the MONTH





concerts on the plaza summer 2024

Concert on the Plaza, Summer 2024
Photo by MP






COMMUNITY EVENTS





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The 2024 Concert on the Plaza series kicks off on Friday, June 7 and will take place each Friday through September, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join your friends and neighbors and bring your blanket or lawn chair down to Civic Center Plaza, located at 500 Castro Street, for a variety of musical performances.



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For a listing of the performance schedule, click here [ https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1vdW50YWludmlldy5nb3Yvb3VyLWNpdHkvZGVwYXJ0bWVudHMvY29tbXVuaXR5LXNlcnZpY2VzL211c2ljLW9uLWNhc3RybyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMjkuOTI2MDQyMTEifQ.gNA2yec9QeoFP82GdIrtvm78CN_RpwIlwcv3jPakIyg/s/2990532730/br/239864683189-l ]






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

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/ ].






blood pressure

Free blood pressure screenings from a volunteer registered nurse on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in the Dance & Movement Room. No prior registration required. 




HICAP

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 Wednesday of the month between 8:45 - 10:45 a.m. to answer your questions.




AARP TAX PREP

Mountain View Senior Center will again host AARP Tax-Aide post-season tax help on the second and fourth Wednesdays from May through October 2024. Appointments are set at 9 and 10 a.m. 






STAY CONNECTED





newcomers tour aug 2024

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.




Puzzle swap Aug 2024

We are currently accepting complete puzzles to add to our inventory. 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. 






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Stop by the Front Desk and explore our DVD library of over 850+ movies. Choose one or two 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 Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. The book selection for August is "Only This Beautiful Moment [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/06/21/file_attachments/2915601/Only%20This%20Beautiful%20Moment%20by%20Abdi%20Nazamian.jpeg ]" by Abdi Nazamian. September selection is "The Last Russian Doll [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/07/24/file_attachments/2946209/The%20Last%20Russian%20Doll%20by%20Kristen%20Loesch.jpg ]" by Kristen Loesch.











*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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