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*Senior Center Activities Newsletter June 2024*






San Juan Bautista Mission and State Historical Park
San Juan

Your day begins with lunch at Jardines de San Juan. Choose from:  A) Beef Taco & Cheese Enchilada B) Two Cheese Enchiladas C) Chile Verde or V) Vegan Burrito. Meals include chips with salsa, rice and beans, flan and your choice of iced tea, lemonade or coffee.

After lunch we'll take a docent-led tour of the historic Mission and nearby State Historic Park. There we'll visit the historic Plaza Hotel, the Zan-etta House and the Plaza stables which were built in the 1800s.

This daytrip requires a significant amount of walking including uneven surfaces and steps.

*MUST REGISTER BY JULY 3.*


* *Date:* Thursday, July 18
* *Time:* 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (check in at 8:30 a.m. at Senior Center)
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$ 121 Res / $151 Nonres

*Day trips are nonrefundable.*

*For more information or to register, call 408-730-7360.*






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Elkhorn Slough Safari Boat Tour & Phil’s Fish Market
elk

Enjoy a boat ride on the Elkhorn Slough with naturalists guiding you through its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. Dine at Phil’s Fish Market, famous for outstanding seafood. Choose from: A) Caesar Salad with Charbroiled Chicken B) Snapper Tacos C) Fish & Chips or V) Sicilian Pasta with Roma Tomato Basil Sauce. Your choice of iced tea or coffee and lemon bars for dessert.

This trip requires a moderate amount of walking on uneven surfaces including a boat ramp. Please dress in layers with comfortable shoes. Choose from one of two lunch seatings—11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Lunch seating times are first-come, first-served. Upon registration, an additional waiver will be provided. This is required and must be returned to the Senior Center by Aug. 6.


* *Date:* Wednesday, Aug. 14
* *Time:* 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (check in at 8:45 a.m. at the Senior Center)
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$135 Res / $169 Nonres

*Day trips are nonrefundable.*

*For more information or to register, call 408-730-7360.*

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Tee Time with Trenton

Trenton Hill

Let's par-tee! Come by, share a cup of tea and chat with Trenton Hill, Senior Center Manager. He will be hosting drop in "office hours" at the Senior Center lounge. Stop by and find out what's new, ask questions, provide feedback, discuss concerns or other interests, like golf!


* *Date: *Tuesday, June 25
* *Time: *2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
* *Location:* Senior Center Lounge
* Free tea and hot water provided


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Senior Center City Café

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The Senior Center lunch program offers lunch meals Monday through Friday by reservation only. Make your reservation one day in advance or same day before 9:30 a.m. by calling 408-730-7371.

* Dine-In encouraged. *


* *Fees: *
* Daily Lunch $6
* 5-Meal Card $25

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Baking Demonstration -

Apricot Cherry Cobbler with Pastry Chef Michele

It’s Time for Summer Fruits! Chef Michele will demonstrate how to make a delicious Apricot and Cherry Cobbler!  After sampling this warm and gooey creation, walk over to the Olson’s Barn to check out their apricot harvest.


* *Date: *Monday, July 1
* *Time:* 1 to 2 p.m.
* *Ages: *50+
* *Fees: *$5 Res / $6 Nonres
* *Instructor:* Michele Pett
* *Location:* Orchard Pavilion, Senior Center
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*Register for Apricot Cherry Cobbler Baking Demonstration* [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=ij00030W061C242O3O4O2G3M5L53706800694V554X1I5N5U5L571A4U4J4J5E735K3Y5J4Y18005R516O065I55574E1U5D4H4E5C025L4O574V0L714H4J4X6E654H6L&primarycode=EE7LCH&keyword=&beginmonth=&endmonth=&subtype=&category=&grade=&keywordoption=Match+One&sort=ActivityNumber&instructor=&dayoption=Only&timeblock=&display=Detail&spotsavailable=&bydayonly=No&beginyear=&season=&type=&gender=&daysofweek=&location=&age=&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=Search ]


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Knitting and Crochet

Knitting

Join in on fun, relaxation conversation as you share the love of knitting and crochet. Bring your own project and supplies. Project help is available.


* *Date:* Tuesdays 
* *Time:* 1 to 3 p.m.
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *Free
* *Location: *Sequoia Room, Senior Center 


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Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)

Curious about what makes the game so popular? Wonder what your kids or grandkids do when they play D&D? Stop by this drop-in class and learn how to play! No registration or experience necessary. Scott Griffith has over 40 years of experience leading D&D games and teaches you everything you need to know.


* *Date:* Tuesdays
* *Time:* 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *Free
* *Location: *Sequoia Room, Senior Center
D&D

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Evening of Cultural Arts -

*Tom Rigney & Flambeau *
Arts

Get ready to dance with the hottest grooves with Tom Rigney and Flambeau! Tom Rigney and Flambeau specializes in blazing Cajun two-steps, low-down Blues, Boogie Woogie and funky New Orleans grooves with much of the repertoire composed by Rigney. Along the way, you may pick up a trace of Rigney’s Irish roots or echoes of Eastern Europe — it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier.


* *Date:* Friday, June 14
* *Time:* 7 to 9:30 p.m.
* *Fees: *$35
* *Location: *Sunnyvale Theatre, Community Center

Questions? 925-449-1724

*Purchase Tickets Today!* [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tom-rigney-flambeau-tickets-857152083957?aff=oddtdtcreator ]


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Dance Programs: We want to hear from you!
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The Sunnyvale Senior Center is interested in learning more about your experience with our dance programs. Whether you're a regular, never attended, or casual participant, we want to hear from you. This survey only takes a couple minutes and will help shape the future of the programs offered. Thank you for your time.

*Take Survey Now!* [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WQ6ZYY8 ]


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Ballroom Dance Lessons - Update

Dance for fun and fitness. No registration required. *Space is limited. *First-come, first-served. For the month of June learn East Coast Swing. 


* *Date:* Tuesdays
* *Time (Change): *2:30 to 4 p.m.
* Starting June 4 through August 6

* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$2 Members / $3 Nonmembers
* *Location:* Orchard Pavilion, Senior Center

 

ballroom

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Social Ballroom Dance - Update

Ballroom

Get on the dance floor and move to the music in a safe and supportive atmosphere. It’s recommended to wear leather-soled shoes that will stay firmly on the feet. Participants are encouraged to bring a partner.


* *Date (Change):* Moved to Fridays
* *Time: *1 to 3:30 p.m.
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *Free for Members / $3 Nonmembers
* *Location:* Orchard Pavilion, Senior Center

***No dance on June 5. *

***Moved to Fridays June 7 to Aug. 9, *

***Back to Wednesdays on Aug.14*



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Table Tennis Location Update

table tennis

Non-instructional, recreational table tennis for all levels. Up to 6 tables available. Single and double play are welcome. Rotation of players occurs during the session if busy. Bring your own paddle and wear tennis shoes. All plays are governed by the International Table Tennis Federation rules.


* *Date:* Monday - Friday
* *Time: *9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees:*
* *$5 per day / $20 yearly pass for Senior Center members
* *$6 per day for Nonmembers
* *All drop-in participants must stop by the Sunnyvale Senior Center to pay drop-in fee before attending.

* *Summer Location:*

* *Lakewood Park Building*



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Senior Center Monthly Movie

movie

Senior Center Monthly Movies will be taking a break during Summer months.

*Returning on Monday, September 9. *Movie title to be determined. 



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Exhibit Program Brings Local Artists to the Walls of Sunnyvale
Art

Through May 2025, three walls in Sunnyvale will be home to a series of art exhibits by regional artists:


* Sunnyvale Senior Center (2 walls, main hallway)
* Sunnyvale Library (main entry wall)

Now through July 10, view the work of Ria Sharma, Margaret Luo and Angelo Lopez

For more information, visit Public Art [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/about/public-art ] or contact the Sunnyvale Public Art Program at 408-730-7758 or publicart@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

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Driver Safety Course
aarp

Initial and Refresher Driver Safety Courses are offered periodically throughout the year at the Sunnyvale Senior Center. Register in advance, space is limited.* Please register at the Senior Center Front Desk by check only.* 


* *Cost: *$20 AARP members; $25 non-AARP members
* *Upcoming Initial Course:* July 18 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (must attend both days)

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Sunnyvale Community Services -

Backpack Drive

backpack

Sunnyvale Community Services are collecting NEW backpacks to assist low-income students in kindergarten - 12th grade. With the rising cost of living, we anticipate the 2024 school year will be challenging for low-income families struggling financially, with little left for items like essential school supplies and a new backpack. *Backpacks will be collected until July 19.* If you are not able to help donate a backpack, please consider making a monetary donation to Ready to Learn program [ https://svcommunityservices.org/donate-online/ ]. Donations will help provide back packs, school supplies, and funding for academic enrichment to the unhoused and underprivileged children in our local community.

*Drop off locations: *


* *Senior Center* (near welcome desk)
* *City Hall* (2nd/4th floor staff lounges)
* *Library* (staff lounge)
* *Corporation Yard* (Parks office)


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Quick Links

Classes and Activities Registration [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation-and-community/classes-and-activities ]

Activity Appointments and Passes [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation-and-community/classes-and-activities/activity-appointments-and-passes ]

Sunnyvale Senior Center [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation-and-community/community-centers/senior-center ]




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*Contact Us*

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408-730-7360
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