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Holiday Activities, The View Teen Center 10th Anniversary, Volunteering Opportunities and more

November 2024 Recreation eNewsletter





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*Mountain View Community Center*

*Address*
201 S. Rengstorff Ave. [ https://maps.app.goo.gl/iEYpvE9qTCYxijp16 ]
Mountain View, CA 94040 [ https://maps.app.goo.gl/iEYpvE9qTCYxijp16 ]

*Contact*
650-903-6331 Recreation@MountainView.gov <recreation@mountainview.gov>

*Website*
MountainView.gov/Recreation [ https://www.mountainview.gov/recreation ]



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*The View Teen Center 10th Anniversary*






10th Anni [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/10/29/file_attachments/3050832/10th%20Anniversary%20-%20Teen%20Center%20%28English%20%2B%20Spanish%29-compressed.pdf ]


Celebrating 10 years of The View Teen Center! Join us for *inflatables*, *ice cream, cake, mini golf, p**linko, giveaways, *and* photos *showcasing the Teen Center's journey over the past ten years. This event is open to EVERYONE - Teen Center members, their families, and the community! All ages welcome. No pre-registration is required.

*Friday, Nov. 15, 2024* ll *6-8 p.m.* II *at The View Teen Center [ https://maps.app.goo.gl/TnrD7hPjBT5WAhvW8 ]

*"For more information, visit MountainView.gov/Teens [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/youth-teens/teen-programs/the-view-teen-center ]."






*  Holiday Activities*






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*Thanks for Thanksgiving (Ages 3-5)*

This class will be filled with acts of kindness, songs, books and crafts. This celebration of harvest and Thanksgiving will be a fantastic time for your child to participate in fun preschool activities in a nurturing classroom setting from* Nov. 6 to Nov. 20.*

*More Information* [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/activity/search/detail/15595?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]




*Friendsgiving (6th - 12th graders)*

Gobble gobble, it’s Friendsgiving time! Join us on *Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024* for food, friends, and fun as we celebrate all that we are grateful for. Meal will be complete with meat, vegetarian options, side dishes, desserts, and warm drinks. 

*More Information* [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/10/29/file_attachments/3050831/Friendsgiving%20-%20The%20View%20Teen%20Center-compressed.pdf ]






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*Holiday Bazaar (All Ages)*

It’s that festive time of year! The Holiday Bazaar returns to the Mountain View Senior Center on *Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024*. This event is a handmade craft fair showcasing over 40 vendors selling a variety of items from jewelry, knitting, ceramics, wood carvings and more.

*More Information* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/holiday-bazaar ]




*Letters To Santa*

Children who are residents of Mountain View, can put together their wish lists and send them to Santa! Sending a letter is free and is available to Mountain View residents only. Letters can be dropped off at the Mountain View Community Center or mailed in directly by *Friday, Dec. 6, 2024*.

*More Information* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/youth-teens ]






*Volunteer Opportunities*






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*Community Tree Lighting Celebration*

The holiday season is here! Join us for the Community Tree Lighting Celebration on *Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 *and help out with the refreshments, photo stations, crafts and games.

*Register* [ https://cerv.is/0068x182 ]




*Letters From Santa*

Come join us in spreading holiday cheer by writing back to children who have sent letters to Santa! We'll provide the supplies, cookies, warm drinks and a festive atmosphere. Multiple shifts available. Large groups welcome.

*Register* [ https://cerv.is/0068x183 ]






*Teen Happenings*






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*November Drop-in Activities*


* *Nov. 9* -" Painted Wood Coasters"
* *Nov. 13* - "Mini Pumpkin Pies"
* *Nov. 21* - "Glow in the Dark Flower Pots"
* *Nov. 27* - "Gratitude Jars"

View Full Activity Calendar [ https://www.mountainview.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9951/638648483005330000 ]




*Introduction to Improv - Nov. 20
*"(Open to all teens in 6th-12th grade)"

Are you interested in improving your public speaking, acting or collaboration skills? In this workshop, the Los Altos High School Improv Club will introduce the fundamental principles of improv, as well as practice with fun group games!

*More Information* [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/activity/search/detail/16032?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]






*Adult Programs (Ages 55+) *






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*November Workshops (Ages 55+)*

*Nov. 7 - *"Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period & Updates for 2025"
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***Nov. 14 - **"The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence"

"*Nov. 26* - Guided Painting Workshop with Creative Arts for Recovery and Emotional Support "

 




"All workshops will take place at 1 p.m. in the Social Hall at the Senior Center."

To sign-up for an upcoming workshop, call the Senior Center at 650-903-6330, stop by the Front Desk or email senior.center@mountainview.gov.

 

*More Informationn* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/special-events-workshops ]






*Aquatics Update*






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*Teen Lap Swim*

Saturdays & Sundays
"Starting Nov. 2, 2024"
1 - 2 p.m.
Eagle Pool Park

Join us at the pool for dedicated swim times where you can improve your skills, stay active and connect with friends. "Open to all 6th-12th graders."

*More Information* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/aquatics-pools/lap-swim-appointments ]




*Lap Swim *

Monday to Sunday 
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
 Eagle Pool Park

*"Holiday Hours:
"*""Nov. 11 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. only""
"Nov. 28 – CLOSED"
"Nov. 29 – 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. only" 






Upcoming Events

*Nov. 2:* Teen Lap Swim Begins (6th-12th graders) [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/aquatics-pools/lap-swim-appointments ]

*Nov. 6:* Thanks for Thanksgiving (Ages 3-5) [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/activity/search/detail/15595?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]

*Nov. 7:* Workshop - Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period & Updates for 2025 (Ages 55+) [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/special-events-workshops ]

*Nov. 14:* Workshop - The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence (Ages 55+) [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/special-events-workshops ]

*Nov. 15:* The View Teen Center 10th Anniversary [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/youth-teens/teen-programs/the-view-teen-center ]

*Nov. 16:* Friendsgiving at the View Teen Center (6th-12th graders) [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/10/29/file_attachments/3050831/Friendsgiving%20-%20The%20View%20Teen%20Center-compressed.pdf ]

*Nov. 20:* Introduction to Improv (6th-12th graders) [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/activity/search/detail/16032?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]

*Nov. 23:* Holiday Bazaar  [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/holiday-bazaar ]

*Nov. 26:* Workshop - Guided Painting Workshop with Creative Arts for Recovery and Emotional Support (Ages 55+) [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center/special-events-workshops ]






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*RECREATION* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation ]



*AQUATICS* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/aquatics-pools ]



*SENIOR SERVICES [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/senior-center ]*



*TEEN SERVICES* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/recreation/youth-teens/teen-programs/the-view-teen-center ]



*COMMISSIONS [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/city-council/boards-commissions-and-committees ]*














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