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Academy Award Movie Week, New Yoga Class, and more!





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APRIL 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

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Academy Award Movie Week is back! Enjoy a lineup of award nominated movies in Multipurpose B Room from April 7 to April 11. Showtimes below. 


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Brand new Vinyasa Flow Yoga class starts on Wednesday, April 16 from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. No prior registration required. View the Class Guide [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/classes ] for further information. 


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This month's workshops include: Spring Themed Watercolors, Understanding Pain, Safety and Support - A Guide for Older Adults, Fall Prevention, and Rent Stabilization 101 in Mountain View. 






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. 





Watercolor


Spring into Creativity: Watercolor Workshop

"Thursday, April 3 at ""2 p.m."

Unleash your inner artist at our Spring-Themed Watercolor Workshop, hosted by the student led, Timeless Friends Organization! Join us on April 3 for an afternoon of vibrant colors and creative expression. All materials will be provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and imagination. Let's celebrate the beauty of spring together with watercolor masterpieces!






Home Safety


Understanding Pain, Safety and Support: A Guide for Older Adults 

"Thursday, April 10 at ""1 p.m."

This workshop helps Santa Clara County seniors address pain, home safety, and end-of-life care. Learn common pain causes, avoid risky home activities, and discover practical safety tips to prevent falls. Understand palliative and hospice care qualifications, debunk hospice myths, and explore support for patients and families. Gain insights into anticipatory grief and how to navigate it with resilience. 






Fall prevention


Keeping You on Your Feet! - Fall Prevention Workshop 

"Thursday, April 17 at ""1 p.m."

Join Stanford Health Care's Injury Prevention Team for a fun, informative, and interactive fall prevention workshop. Learn simple, practical ways to reduce your risks and stack the deck for safety and success toward staying falls free. 






House


Rent Stabilization 101

"Thursday, April 24 at ""1 p.m."

The City of Mountain View’s Rent Stabilization Division offers workshops to enhance community awareness and understanding of local rental protections. Attend to learn essential information about rent stabilization and tenant rights in Mountain View.






SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM





April Lunch Menu [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/03/28/file_attachments/3212805/April%20Lunch%20Menu.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 $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 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.*





Thelma

Thelma
"April 1, 2, 4"

Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.

"Genre: Action/Comedy"
"Starring: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 hr. 38 min."




Dune

Dune
"April 1 at 3 p.m. "

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to a dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of a precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.

"Genre: Adventure/Sci-Fi"
"Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya "
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 hrs. 35 min."

*"*This movie will only being shown once as a lead-up to Academy Award Movie Week when Dune: Part Two will be shown. "*






Sound of Metal

Sound of Metal 
"April 15, 16, 18"

A heavy metal drummer's life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing, and he must confront a future filled with silence.

"Genre: Drama"
"Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 2 hrs. "




Jules

*Jules*
"*April 22, 23, 25*"

A man’s quiet life gets upended when a UFO crashes in his backyard in rural Pennsylvania. As he befriends the mysterious extraterrestrial, things start to get complicated when two neighbors discover it, and the government closes in.

"Genre: Comedy/Sci-Fi"
"Starring: Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jane Curtin"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 hr. 27 min. "






guilty



*The Guilty*
"*April 22, 23, 25*"

A troubled police detective demoted to 911 operator duty scrambles to save a distressed caller during a harrowing day of revelations – and reckonings.

"Genre: Crime/Drama"
"Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 1 hr. 31 min. "






ACADEMY AWARD MOVIE WEEK





AAMW [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/03/28/file_attachments/3212817/AAMW%20-%20Combined.pdf ]




SAVE THE DATE





SRF 2




Sourcewise



Senior Resource Fair
Tuesday, May 6
3 - 6 p.m.

The Senior Resource Fair provides the community with available resources for the aging demographic which will include local senior service providers, workshops, raffle and more. All ages are welcome to attend this free event!

Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Sourcewise and Presenting Sponsor, Family Surroundings Home Care. 






PHOTO of the MONTH





Spring Dance 2

A group of friends dancing the evening away at the Spring Dance in March!






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) 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. Sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank [ http://www.shfb.org/ ].






BP screening

Free blood pressure screenings are offered by 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 registration required. 




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 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Lobby, to get your questions answered. Pre-registration is required. 




AARP TAX PREP

AARP Tax-Aide appointments for the 2024 filing season are fully booked. 

Post-season tax assistance with certified volunteers begins in May, available on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 9 and 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. 

Volunteers offer free e-filing and assistance for low-to-medium income taxpayers. 






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.

Initial Course: April 21 and April 22 from 4 - 8 p.m.






STAY CONNECTED





Puzzle Swap [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/03/28/file_attachments/3212842/April%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 Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room. Starting in May, meeting will be held on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. in the same room. 

April's book is "Loneliness and Company" by Charlee Dryoff and the May's book is "Too Soon" by Betty Shamieh. 






Newcomer's [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/03/28/file_attachments/3212829/April%20-%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.



dvd library cropped [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2025/02/19/file_attachments/3168741/March%20Puzzle%20Swap.pdf ]

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.






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 MVSC. 

Upcoming Meeting: June 18











*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> - Interim Recreation Coordinator

Roy Day <roy.day@mountainview.gov> – Administrative Assistant

Mitchell Roman <mitchell.roman@mountainview.gov> – Recreation Leader II








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