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SEPTEMBER 2025





SENIIOR CENTER FRONT VIEW



*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

*

Senior Center will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.


* Start this new autumn season in style with our Fall Dance. Enjoy great music, fantastic company and light refreshments. Details below.
* Our Annual Holiday Bazaar returns Saturday, Nov 22. If you wish to be a vendor, see details below.
* This month's workshops include: Healthy Meal Planning and Stretches, Emergency Preparedness, and Spotting Alzheimer's Early: Key Indicators and Using Home Equity.





WORKSHOPS





Please sign up for workshops in advance by sending an email to 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. All workshops will be help in the Social Hall unless stated otherwise. 





Healthy Meal Planning and Stretches


Healthy Meal Planning and Stretches

"Thursday, Sept. 4 at 1"" p.m."

Join Sourcewise for a session featuring gentle stretches followed by an informative nutrition overview. Learn about the different food groups and discover examples of healthy meal combinations. Attendees will also receive free items related to the presentation. 55+ welcome. 






Fire Life Safety


*Emergency Preparedness*

"Thursday, Sept. 18 at 1"" p.m."

Get prepared before the next Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)! Learn how to create an emergency plan, put together a S.K.I.P. Kit, and discover safety tips with the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center. SVILC will also share new services available for individuals who rely on electricity for durable medical equipment, medication refrigeration, or temperature regulation with air conditioning or heating. 55+ welcome. 






Spotting Alzheimer's Early


Spotting Alzheimer's Early: Key Indicators and Using Home Equity

"Thursday, Sept. 25 at ""1 p.m."

Come learn about the top 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, hear the latest research updates, and discover how to financially prepare for both immediate and future care needs—presented by a Mortgage Specialist and a Financial Senior Education Coordinator. 55+ welcome.






SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM





2025 SEPT LUNCH SOURCEWISE 2 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/08/29/file_attachments/3371803/September%202025%20Lunch%20Menu%20Sourcewise%202.pdf ]




Indoor Dining

The Community Services Agency’s Senior Nutrition Program offers dine-in meals in the Social Hall of the Mountain View Senior Center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., sign-in starts at 11 a.m., and lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Social Hall closes at 1 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested for permanent residents 60+ of Santa Clara County.

*Lunch service is first come, first served and availability is not guaranteed.*






SEPTEMBER MOVIES





Now Showing Sign




Movies are shown on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a screening in Multipurpose Room B.

Please note: Seating is limited to 36, and spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. When available, captions are provided.

Also, remember to dress warmly or bring a lap blanket, as the room tends to be on the cooler side.





Warfare

Warfare
"Sept. 2, 3 & 5"

Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission gone wrong in insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare and brotherhood, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of people who lived it.

"Genre: Action/ Drama/ War"
"Starring: D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes"




Marry Me

Marry Me
"Sept. 9, 10 & 12 "

Music superstars Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married before a global audience of fans. But when Kat learns, seconds before her vows, that Bastian has been unfaithful, she instead decides to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd.

"Genre: Comedy/ Music/ Romance"
"Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluma"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 52 Minutes"






Help

Help
Sept. 16, 17 & 19

A young caregiver at a Liverpool care home forms a bond with a challenging patient struggling with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. However, the horrifying circumstances of the COVID-19 outbreak throws everything into disarray.

"Genre: Drama"
"Starring: Jodie Comer, Stephen Graham, Ian Hart"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 38 Minutes"




The Unbreakable Boy

The Unbreakable Boy
Sept. 23, 24 & 26

When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin is an autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future. However, with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become unbreakable as they find joy, gratitude and courage in the most trying times.

"Genre: Drama
Starring: Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, Jacob Laval"
"Rated: PG"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 49 Minutes"






SPECIAL EVENTS





Fall Dance 2025 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/08/21/file_attachments/3363368/Fall%20Dance%202025.pdf ]





*Fall Dance*

"Wednesday, Sept. 24"
"4 - 6 p.m."
"Social Hall"

Leave your worries behind and welcome the autumn season in style at our Fall Dance! Enjoy lively music, great company, and light refreshments as we celebrate the season. 55+ welcome.






Holiday Bazaar Vendor Registration





2025 Holiday Bazaar [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/08/28/file_attachments/3370298/Vendor%20Registration%20Day%20%281%29.pdf ]

*Holiday Bazaar Vendor Registration*

"Thursday, Sept. 11"
"2 p.m."
"Social Hall"

Interested in being a vendor at our annual Handmade Craft Fair? Join us for a chance to showcase your creations! Vendor registration opens at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, with numbers distributed starting at 1 p.m. at the Front Desk Senior, to reserve your place in line. Please note that no other queues will be recognized. For event details and vendor eligibility, visit MountainView.gov/HolidayBazaar [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/holiday-bazaar ]






PHOTO of the MONTH





Concerts on the plaza Aug 2025 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/08/28/file_attachments/3370494/COP%202.jpg ]

Senior Center friends enjoying live music at Civic Center Plaza for the summer music series, Concert on the Plaza.






SOCIAL SERVICES





Pre-registration for Social Services is required and space is limited. Sign up in advance by calling the Front Desk at 650-903-6330 or stopping by in person.





SALA

Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA) offers free legal services at the Senior Center on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for Santa Clara County residents aged 60 or older. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. 



SECOND HARVEST

Free Grocery pick-up is the first through fourth Tuesday of each month, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit the Front Desk or stop by during program hours. Operated by the Second Harvest Food Bank [ http://www.shfb.org/ ].






AARP-Driver-Safety

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.

Initial class is (2) 4-hour classes to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 4 - 8 p.m.



HICAP new

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) appointments are available at the Senior Center on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. A volunteer counselor can assist with your health care options and rights. Pre-registration required, and space is limited. 






apple assistance 2024

Having trouble with your iPad or iPhone? Schedule a 30 minute appointment with a volunteer, available Thursdays from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Counseling Room, to get your questions answered. Pre-registration is required. 



AARP TAX PREP

Post season tax assistance with certified volunteers available on the second Wednesday of September and October at 9 and 10 a.m. Volunteers offer free e-filing and assistance for low to medium income taxpayers. Pre-registration required.






STAY ENGAGED





Puzzle Swap Sept 2025 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/08/25/file_attachments/3366188/September%20Puzzle%20Swap.pdf ]

Variety is the spice of life! Join us on the second 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.



book club

The Book Club meets the second Thursday of the month from 2 – 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 

September's book selection is "The Thursday Murder Club [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/07/28/file_attachments/3336217/The%20Thursday%20Murder%20Club%20%20Richard%20Osman.jpg ]" by Richard Osman. October's book choice is "Drive Your Plow Over The Bones of The Dead" [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/08/25/file_attachments/3366194/Drive%20Your%20Plow%20Over%20The%20Bones%20of%20The%20Dead%20olga.png ] by Olga Tokarczuk.






Sept Newcomers [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/08/25/file_attachments/3366210/September%20Newcomer ]

A welcome tour of the Senior Center is held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Lobby. During the tour, Staff will provide an overview of classes, upcoming events, social services, and more.



SAC

The Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) meets on the third Wednesday of the month in June, Sept., and Dec. at 4:15 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Mountain View Senior Center. 

Upcoming Meeting: September 17.






ENTERTAINMENT CORNER





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Looking for something new to watch or read? Visit the Front Desk to check out a DVD from our collection of 850+ titles—yours to enjoy for up to one week. Books are also available in the Front Lobby for purchase of 25 cents each, with a variety of genres to choose from. Stop by and see what new entertainment you can discover!






*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

Marisol Villa Garcia <Marisol.VillaGarcia@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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