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MARCH 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, March 31 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day, except for the Senior Nutrition Program, which will be serving lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on that day.


* Join us March 26 for our Annual Spring Dance. Details below.
* Our monthly Newcomer's Tour will be on the last Tuesday of the month in March. Date and time can be found below.
*

This month's workshops include: Vegetable Gardening in Santa Clara County and the Joy of Growing Tomatoes.






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.





vegetable gardening
Vegetable Gardening in Santa Clara County

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

Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in Santa Clara County! Karla Valente, Santa Clara Master Gardener, will cover essential tips for growing a productive garden, including soil preparation, plant selection, seasonal planting schedules, and pest management. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave with practical knowledge to grow healthy, delicious vegetables in our unique climate.







Joy of Growing Tomatoes
The Joy of Growing Tomatoes

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

Discover the secrets to growing perfect tomatoes with Karla Valente, Santa Clara Master Gardener! This presentation will cover everything you need to know, from selecting the best varieties for Santa Clara County to planting, pruning, watering, and pest management. Learn how to troubleshoot common tomato-growing challenges and enjoy a bountiful harvest of this beloved garden favorite. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels!







SPECIAL EVENT





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Spring Dance
Wednesday, March 26
4 - 6 p.m.
Social Hall

Celebrate the season of renewal with music, dancing, and friends! Our Spring Dance promises a joyful atmosphere and a chance to shake off the winter blues. DJ and light refreshments will be provided.             55+ welcome.






SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM





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 $3 donation is suggested for permanent residents 60+ of Santa Clara County.

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




March Lunch Menu
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MARCH 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.*





twisters

Twisters
"March 4, 5 & 7"

Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over Central Oklahoma.

"Genre: Adventure/Disaster"
"Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hours 2 Minutes"




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Baby Driver
"March 11, 12 & 14"

Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc’s violent, bank-robbing cronies, including Buddy, Bats and Darling, get in and out of Dodge before it’s too late. He’s not inn it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.

"Genre: Action/Crime"
"Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 53 Minutes"






The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything
"March 18, 19 & 21"

In the 1960s, Cambridge University student and future physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) falls in love with fellow collegian Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones). At 21, Hawkins learns that he has motor neuron disease. Despite this -- and with Jane at his side – he begins an ambitious study of time, of which he has very little left, according to his doctor. He and Jane defy terrible odds and break new ground in the fields of medicine and science, achieving more than either could hope to imagine.

"Genre: Docudrama/Romance"
"Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hours 3 Minutes"




Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

*Godzilla x Kong:
*The New Empire
"*March 25, 26 & 28*"

Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island’s mysteries.

"Genre: Action/Adventure"
"Starring: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes"






COMMUNITY EVENTS





Multi cultural Fest ival 2025 [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/multicultural-festival ]

*Multicultural Festival* will be held March 15, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Plaza. Click here [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/multicultural-festival ] for more details.






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The* Music on Castro* series returns to Downtown Mountain View from April to October 2025, featuring live performances every Wednesday. From 5 to 6:45 p.m., enjoy a dynamic lineup of local and regional talent while exploring Downtown shops and dining. Make it a midweek tradition and experience the perfect blend of music, community, and fun! Click here [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/music-on-castro ] for more details.






PHOTO of the MONTH





2025 Pancake Breakfast

Our patrons enjoying themselves at our Annual Pancake Breakfast.
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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 PREP

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 – 10:30 a.m. through 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





puzzle swap march 2025

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.



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 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. April's selection will be "Loneliness And Company" [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/02/24/file_attachments/3172911/Loneliness%20And%20Company%20by%20Dyroff%20Charlee.png ] by Dyroff Charlee.






Revised Newcomer's March 2025 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/02/26/file_attachments/3175887/March ]

A tour welcoming you to the Senior Center is scheduled on March 25 at 2 p.m. in the Lobby. Staff will review classes, upcoming events, social services, and more.




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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.











*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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