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SEPTEMBER 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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The Senior Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.


* Matter of Balance has returned, Mondays, 12 - 2 p.m. starting Sept. 9. Click here [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/08/21/file_attachments/2974023/MV%20Flyer%20Fall%20 ] for additional information regarding registration.
* Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for our Fall Dance on Wed. Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. Details below.
* Our Annual Holiday Bazaar returns Saturday, Nov. 23. If you wish to be a vendor, see details below.
*

This month's workshops include: Independent Living Skills, Santa Clara VTA and The Loneliness Hub by Peninsula Family Services.






FALL CLASS GUIDE





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

Check out the brand-new revamped Fall Class guide featuring new classes including Matter of Balance, MVLA Zumba Gold, Erhu Group, and MVLA Technology classes and 45+ additional classes to join. Click here [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/classes ] to view.







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.





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Independent Living Skills

"Thursday, Sept. 5"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Independent Living Skills (ILS) are any Activity of Daily Living (ADL) that an individual may need skill development to maintain or increase their independence. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center’s ILS Coordinators will assist in building skills: Time Management, Self-Advocacy, Basic Computer Skills, Internet Safety, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, use of Public Transit systems, Budgeting and Bill Pay, Completing and Understanding paperwork and more.







VTA
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

"Thursday, Sept. 19"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will be providing a Senior Mobility Options presentation. Come and learn about transportation resources and programs available throughout Santa Clara County for older adults in Mountain View and beyond! Presented by Valley Transportation Authority Communications/Outreach staff.







Peninsula Family Services
The Loneliness Hub by Peninsula Family Services

"Thursday, Sept. 26"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Peninsula Family Services will explore the difference between being 'alone,' a physical state of being by yourself and being 'lonely,' an emotional state of feeling disconnected. In this workshop, we'll dive into how our Loneliness Hub is tackling the loneliness epidemic by offering practical solutions, including the support of senior peer specialists. Discover how these services are making a real impact and learn ways to cultivate connections.







SPECIAL EVENTS





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Ice Cream Social
Courtyard, 12 p.m.

Beat the heat at our final Ice Cream Social of the season! Join us in the Senior Center Courtyard on Wednesday, Sept. 11 for a cool treat (while supplies last) and great company as we wrap up the summer in style. This event is the perfect way to sweeten your day! 55+ welcome.






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Vendor Registration Day
Social Hall, 2 p.m.

Registration begins at 2 p.m., however starting at 1 p.m. we will hand out numbers at the Senior Center Front Desk to facilitate registration. No other queues will be recognized. For additional information, visit MountainView.gov/HolidayBazaar [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/holiday-bazaar ]. 






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Fall Dance
Social Hall, 4 - 6 p.m.

Shake off the autumn chill and join us for a delightful evening of dancing, music, and great company at the Fall Dance! Whether you’re twirling across the dance floor or tapping your toes, there’s something for everyone. DJ and light refreshments will be provided in the Social Hall of the Senior Center. 55+ welcome.






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. Menu subject to changes.

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




September Lunch Menu
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SEPTEMBER 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.*





1917

1917
"Sept. 3, 4 & 6"

April 6, 1917, as an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.  

"Genre: Action/ War"
"Starring: Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-Cairns"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 59 Minutes"




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The Social Network
"Sept. 10, 11 & 13"

As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.

"Genre: Docudrama         "
"Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hour 1 Minutes"






The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
"Sept. 17, 18 & 20"

Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flickers in and out of this life as she grows up to be a dancer (Cate Blanchett). Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of this life, it is his relationship with Daisy and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.

"Genre: Romance/ Fantasy "
"Starring: Bradd Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hour 47 Minutes"




The Long Game

*The Long Game*
"*Sept. 24, 25 & 27*"

In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.

"Genre: History/ Sport"
"Starring: Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 52 Minutes"






PHOTO of the MONTH





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Ice Cream Social
Aug. 14

Photo by AH






SOCIAL SERVICES





Prior registration is required for all Social Services unless otherwise stated. Call the Front Desk at 650-903-6330 or stop by in person. 





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AARP Initial and Refresher Driver Safety Courses will be offered in the Fall at the Mountain View Senior Center. To take the Refresher course, you must have taken the initial AARP Smart Driver course 3 or less years ago. 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. Arriving 10 - 15 minutes prior to class start time is strongly encouraged. To sign up for one of these courses, please call the Senior Center Front Desk at 650-903-6330. 

_Upcoming Renewal Course_: *September 24* from 4 - 8 p.m. 
_Upcoming Initial Course_: *October 14 and October 15* from 4 - 8 p.m. 






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/ ].






BP screening

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




AARP TAX PREP

Mountain View Senior Center will host AARP Tax-Aide post-season tax help on Wednesday, Oct. 9  2024, at 9 or 10 a.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. 






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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.




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The Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. The book selection for September 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. October selection is "Station Eleven [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/08/16/file_attachments/2969605/Station%20Eleven%20by%20Emily%20St%20John,%20John%20Mandel.jpg ]" by Emily St John, John Mandel.











*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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