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June 2024





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*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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We will be showing several must watch motion pictures during our Summer Movie Matinee on Thursdays. Showtimes and dates can be found below.


* Time to get your groove on. Join us on June 26 for our Summer Sizzle dance party.
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This month's workshops include: Effective Communication Strategies by Alzheimer's Association, Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Housing workshop, and Understanding Dementia and Brain Wellness. 











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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Effective Communication Strategies by Alzheimer's Association

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

Explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages and get tips to better communicate with people living with the disease.







SVILC
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) Housing Workshop

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

The Housing Workshop provided by SVILC will help educate the community on the various types of housing the County can offer, what the eligibility requirements are, and how one can apply for open units or rooms. This workshop helps meet people with disabilities where they are, supports them in their decision to live independently, identifies financial goals as well as potential barriers and opportunities.







Brain Wellness 1
Understanding Dementia and Brain Wellness

"Thursday, June 27"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Join us for an informative presentation on Healthy Brain Aging by the Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center team. Explore the nuances of dementia and its signs and symptoms and delve into preventive measures. Discover practical strategies to promote brain health and engage in activities conducive to healthy aging.












SPECIAL EVENTS





SUMMER SIZZLE 2024 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/05/23/file_attachments/2887578/Summer%20Sizzle.pdf ]

Summer Sizzle
Wednesday, June 26
4 - 6 p.m.

Summer is heating up and so is our dance floor! Join us at the Summer Sizzle for a night of music, fun, and great company. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the summer vibes. DJ and light refreshments provided. 55+ welcome.






summer thursday movie festival [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/05/24/file_attachments/2888895/Summer%20Movie%20Matinee.pdf ]
Summer Movie Matinee

Did you miss an Academy Award movie in April? Don't worry, the Top 5 are back on Thursdays this summer at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m., starting June 6. We hope you enjoy one of the double showings of the mixture of Academy Award winners and Senior Center Staff favorites!











CITY EVENTS





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The 2024 Concert on the Plaza series kicks off on Friday, June 7 and will take place each Friday, June 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.











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.*




June Lunch Menu
2024 June Lunch Menu [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/05/29/file_attachments/2891933/LUNCH%20MENU%20june%202024.pdf ]

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JUNE MOVIES





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*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.*





Megan Leavey

Megan Leavey
"June 4, 5 & 7"

Based on the true life story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with the military combat dog that saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq.

"Genre: Biography/Drama"
"Starring: Kate Mara, Ramon Rodriguez, Tom Felton"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 56 Minutes"




The Beautiful Game

The Beautiful Game
"June 11, 12 & 14"

Advocates to end homelessness, organize an annual tournament for Homeless men to compete in a series of football matches known as the Homeless World Cup.

"Genre: Sports/Drama"
"Starring: Michael Ward, Beckett Handley, Tahvae Hunte"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hours 5 Minutes"






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Blue Miracle
"June 18, 19 & 21"

To save their cash-strapped orphanage, a guardian and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain for a chance to win a lucrative fishing competition.

"Genre: Adventure/Drama"
"Starring: Dennis Quaid, Jimmy Gonzales, Miguel Angel Garcia"
"Rated: TV-PG"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes"




The Last Stop In Yuma County

*The Last Stop In Yuma County*
"*June 25, 26 & 28*"

A traveling salesman is thrust into a dire hostage situation by the arrival of two bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty to protect their bloodstained fortune.

"Genre: Crime"
"Starring: Jim Cummings, Faizon Love, Jocelin Donahue"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes"











PHOTO of the MONTH





2024 Senior Resource Fair

2024 Senior Resource Fair
Photo by AG











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. Registration required.




SECOND HARVEST

Free Grocery Program is available from 8:30 - 10 a.m., on the first through fourth Tuesday of each month. Registration required. To sign-up for the program, call the Food Connection Team at: 800-984-3663. 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. Registration required.






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. Registration required.




AARP TAX PREP

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











STAY CONNECTED





Newcomer's tour June 2024 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/05/17/file_attachments/2882025/June%20Newcomer ]

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 6/24 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/05/17/file_attachments/2882030/June%20Puzzle%20Swap%20Poster%20for%20Newsletter.pdf ]

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. 






book mobile 2024

The Bookmobile will no longer be stopping at the Senior Center. Seniors are encouraged to visit the Bookmobile when they make their stop next door at Avenidas Rose Kleiner on Wednesday, June 12 or Wednesday, June 26 between 10- 11 a.m. You may check the current schedule online here [ https://mountainview.libcal.com/calendar/bookmobile?cid=8985&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=8985&inc=0 ]. 




book club

The Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. The book selection for June is "Clark and Division [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/05/10/file_attachments/2874466/Clark%20And%20Division.jpg ]" by Semezdin Mehmedinovic. July selection is "The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out Of Auschwitz To Warn The World [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/05/10/file_attachments/2874485/the-escape-artist.jpg ]" by Jonathan Freedland.











*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

Sueli Tissera <Sueli.Tissera@mountainview.gov> – Recreation Specialist








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