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JANUARY 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

*

The Senior Center will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day and Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.


* Our Annual Pancake Breakfast returns in February. Purchase your tickets beginning Monday, Jan. 6, see details below.
* AARP Tax-Aide returns February 5 at the The View Teen Center. To book your appointment, see details below.
* The 2025 Winter/Spring Class Guide [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/20/file_attachments/3110362/2025%20WinterSpring%20Class%20Guide.pdf ] is available to view here [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/20/file_attachments/3110362/2025%20WinterSpring%20Class%20Guide.pdf ].
* Apple Assistance has a new day and time in 2025. Details below.
* AARP Driving Safety Course returns in 2025. Dates and time below.
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This month's workshops include: Grief Across the Lifespan, Navigating Resources for Senior Well-being: A Practical Guide, Get Smart About New Vehicle Technology, and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.






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.





Grief Across the Lifespan
Grief Across the Lifespan

"Monday, Jan. 6"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Participants will learn how each age group copes with serious illness and loss of a loved one and how they may experience life threatening illness themselves. Join a Sutter Health grief therapist as they normalize death and non-death losses a person is likely to experience and address both positive and negative coping mechanisms. Participants will learn how to help others of all ages to understand that loss is at the heart of life and growth.







Senior Well-being
Navigating Resources for Senior Well-being: A Practical Guide

"Thursday, Jan. 9"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

Join us for an informative workshop tailored for Santa Clara County senior citizens. Discover the wide range of resources available to support your health, safety, and independence, including senior centers, adult day programs, home care, and transportation services. Learn best practices for maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise, socialization, and nutrition. Get tips on effective communication with your care team and understand the importance of estate planning. Additionally, we’ll provide guidance on avoiding scams and accessing essential services like grocery delivery. Empower yourself with the knowledge to make the most of these resources when you need them!







Smart Vehicle Technology
Get Smart About New Vehicle Technology

"Thursday, Jan. 16"
"Social Hall, 1:30 p.m."

Cars are becoming more technologically advanced every day and show no sign of slowing down. However, many drivers aren’t familiar with how to use the technology to keep them safe. Smart DriverTEK℠ is here to help! In this FREE, 90-minute, interactive workshop, developed jointly by AARP Driver Safety and The Hartford, drivers will learn how to utilize the latest high-tech safety features in their current or future car, to make driving safer and more enjoyable. Space is limited, so register now.







Dementia-Related Behaviors
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

"Thursday, Jan. 30"
"Social Hall, 1 p.m."

People living with dementia may exhibit behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Join the Alzheimer’s Association to learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, possible triggers, and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors.







SPECIAL EVENTS





Pancake Breakfast landscape [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/20/file_attachments/3110393/Pancake%20Breakfast%20landscape.pdf ]

Annual Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 8 from 9 - 11 a.m.

Please join us for our Annual Senior Pancake Breakfast at the Mountain View Senior Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 – 11 a.m. This event will include a hot breakfast of 2 pancakes, 2 breakfast sausages and 1 serving of eggs. From Jan. 6 through Jan. 31, tickets will be sold at the Front Desk ($5 each). Tickets can be purchased, CASH ONLY, during normal business hours 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Day of walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Please note that the last service will be served at 10 a.m., with the facility closing at 11 a.m. Please call 650-903-6330 for any questions. Event is for 55+ years of age. Guests must also be registered.






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.

*Lunch service is limited to Seniors age 60+ and permanent residents of Santa Clara County.*




January Lunch Menu
Jan 2025 lunch menu [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/16/file_attachments/3105130/LUNCH%20MENU%20January%202025.pdf ]

Click to enlarge






JANUARY 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.*





Game Night

Game Night
"Jan. 3"

Max and Annie’s weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max’s brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party – complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it’s all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night. 

"Genre: Dark Comedy/Crime"
"Starring: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes"




Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
"Jan. 7, 8 & 10"

Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA.

"Genre: Adventure/Action"
"Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas"
"Rated: PG-13"
"Running Time: 2 Hours 24 Minutes"






Penguin Bloom

Penguin Bloom
"Jan. 14, 15 & 17"

Samantha Bloom breaks her back in an accident and is paralyzed from the chest down. A year later, her children bring home an injured magpie they have found. She cautiously approaches the magpie and begins to get acquainted with the new family member.

"Genre: Biography/Drama"
"Starring: Naomi Watts, Griffin Murray-Johnston, Andrew Lincoln"
"Rated: TV-14"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes"




The Good Nurse

*The Good Nurse*
"*Jan. 21, 22 & 24*"

Amy, a compassionate nurse, and single mother struggling with a life-threatening heart condition, is stretched to her physical and emotional limits by the hard and demanding night shifts at the ICU. But help arrives when Charlie, a thoughtful and empathetic fellow nurse, starts at her unit. While sharing long nights faith in her and her young daughters’ future. But after a series of mysterious patient deaths sets off an investigation that points to Charlie as the prime suspect, Amy is forced to risk her life and the safety of her children to uncover the truth.

"Genre: Biography/Crime"
"Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Jessica Chastain, Denise Pillott"
"Rated: R"
"Running Time: 2 Hours 1 Minute"






Hairspray

Hairspray
"Jan. 28, 29 & 31"

In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) Auditions for a spot on “The Corny Collins Show” and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny’s reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show.

"Genre: Pop Musical/ Comedy"
"Starring: John Travolta, Quen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky"
"Rated: PG"
"Running Time: 1 Hour 57 Minutes"






PHOTO of the MONTH





Frosted fun Ginger bread house

Having fun with the Frosted Fun Ginger Bread competition.

Photo by AH






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.




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 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Multipurpose A. 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 Thursday of the month in the Lobby between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to answer your questions.




AARP TAX PREP

AARP Tax- Aide certified volunteers provide free assistance and e-filing for low-to-medium income taxpayers. Appointments will be on Wednesday and Thursdays at The View Teen Center from 9 – 11 a.m. starting on Wednesday, Feb. 5 and ending Thursday, April 11. To book an appointment, contact the Front Desk in person or by calling 650-903-6330 starting on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.






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.

Renewal Course: March 17 from 4 - 8 p.m.

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






STAY CONNECTED





newcomers Jan 2025 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/16/file_attachments/3104920/Newcomer ]

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 jan 2025 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/16/file_attachments/3104926/Puzzle%20Swap%20-%20January.pdf ]

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.






dvd library

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.




book club

The Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Meeting Room at 11 a.m. The book selection for January is "This Is Paradise" [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/16/file_attachments/3105038/This%20Is%20Paradise%20Kristana%20Kahakauwila.jpg ] by Kristana Kahakauwila. February selection will be "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CAMOUNTAINVIEW/2024/12/16/file_attachments/3105042/heaven%20and%20earth%20grocery%20store.jpeg ] by James McBride.











*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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