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Senior Center October Newsletter

See what's new and upcoming at the Sunnyvale Senior Center





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*Senior Center Activities Newsletter October 2024*






Active Aging Week: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

active

* Join us in celebrating the nationwide campaign in support of Active Aging Week, something new everyday.
* Explore a variety of ongoing classes and activities.
* All activities featured are FREE

*View Daily Schedule * [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CASUNNYVALE/2024/09/25/file_attachments/3010459/Active%20Aging%20Week%202024%20v2.pdf ]






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Allied Arts Guild & Café Wisteria Menlo Park
Cafe

Enjoy a day of art, delightful cuisine and stunning gardens. The Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park has provided a beautiful and historic environment for artists and visitors since 1929. Start the morning with a docent tour of many artistic creations followed by lunch at lovely Café Wisteria. After lunch, explore the artist studios and gardens. Lunch is a Mexican Buffet that includes Mexican Fresh Salad with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette, Mixed Vegetable Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas, Cilantro Rice, Pinto Beans, Tortilla Chips with Fire Roasted Salsa and Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding. Non-alcoholic beverages are included. This trip includes a moderate amount of walking with some steps and uneven surfaces.


* *Date:* Tuesday, Nov. 5
* *Time:* 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. (check in at 8:45 a.m. at the Senior Center)
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$125 Res / $156 Nonres

*Day trips are nonrefundable.*

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

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour / Dinner Original Joes

Christmas Tour

Delight in the holiday tradition of Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas Tour at the San Jose Performing Arts Center. This spectacular multimedia concert features 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments set against a backdrop of holiday spirit. Before the concert, dine at the iconic Original Joes. Choose from A) Calamari Steak w/Cheese Ravioli B) Charcoal Broiled Chicken Breast w/Baked Potato C) Joes Famous Mostacioli or V) Eggplant Parmesian w/Cheese Ravioli. Dinner comes with fresh bread and butter, minestrone soup and Joe’s famous cannoli. Iced tea and coffee are provided. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.


* *Date:* Tuesday, Nov. 26
* *Time:* 4:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (check in at 3:45 p.m. at the Senior Center)
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Fees: *$203 Res / $254 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: *Thursday, Oct. 24
* *Time: *10 to 11 a.m.
* *Location:* Senior Center Lounge
* Free tea and hot water provided

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Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thanks

*Join us for an early Thanksgiving social event!*


* *Date:* Thursday, Nov. 21
* *Time:* 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
* *Ages:* 50+
* *Cost: *$17 per person

*Tickets must be purchased in advance. **Limited seating, purchase tickets early! *



View the flyer [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CASUNNYVALE/2024/09/17/file_attachments/3001265/Thanksgiving%20Luncheon%202024_updated.pdf ] for more information and menu. 

Call the Senior Center at 408-730-7360 for tickets or questions. 

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Breakfast with Santa

Save the date! Saturday, Dec. 7

Santa

*Celebrate the holiday season with a delicious breakfast and take a photo with Santa.*


* *Arrival Times*: 

* 8:30 - 9 a.m.
* 9 - 9:30 a.m.
* 9:30 - 10 a.m.
* 10 - 10:30 a.m.
* 10:30 - 11 a.m.

* *Location: *Senior Center Orchard Pavilion
* *Cost: *$10 per person (children 2 and under are free)

*Breakfast with Santa requires a ticket for admission.* Ticket must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. One ticket equals one participant. 

*TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY OCT. 15 *

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Senior Center City Café

*Click menu image to enlarge*

October [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CASUNNYVALE/2024/10/01/file_attachments/3016701/10.%20October%202024.pdf ]

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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Restorative Fitness
Fitness
* *Date:* Wednesdays, Oct. 9 - Nov. 6
* *Time:* 10 to 11 a.m.
* *Fees: *$45 Res / $56 Nonres
* *Location: *Laurel Room, Senior Center
* *Instructor: *Jannan Zender

*Register for Restorative Fitness* [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=ni606Z6R1H0G1S42374S2H4N705P4H4D17594H574Z0N6H5S6I586W004H555M6J6U5F6E57024Y435167086Q4O544R694W4K4N68086W564O4Y195R4G6Q6A6W684157&primarycode=IE7HNS&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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Medicare Annual Enrollment

HICAP

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. During this period Medicare beneficiaries can:


* Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
* Change from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare with possible opportunity to get a Medicare Supplement without answering questions about preexisting health conditions
* Change from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another
* Review and change Part D drug plans

A Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) counselor comes to the Sunnyvale Senior Center every Tuesday by appointment.

HICAP Counselors do not sell, endorse, and are not affiliated with any insurance companies.

*Book Your HICAP Appointment Today* [ https://outlook.office365.com/book/HICAPCounselingSites_Public@mysourcewise.com/s/3d0NE8TMgEGRkEy7z6RqeQ2 ]


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Creating with a Pencil

Pencil

Learn to create and draw with simple tools. This is a no pressure class to develop your skills and have some fun!


* *Date:* Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - 30
* *Time:* 2:30 to 4 p.m.
* *Fees: *$55 Res / $69 Nonres
* *Location: *Virtual (you’ll receive a link the morning of the first class)

 

*Register for Creating with a Pencil * [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=il0K726V0B1D2A2Z1Z3Q2E4G5W496D5U6D5I5Z6O52095L605E5O01714T684Z6O6C5R5H5105704H5B6L0O6S4Q5F4K70593Y5155045M626I5309654E5F526U5I404M&primarycode=IE7BGA&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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Natural Laundry Product Workshop

ball

Learn to make a natural, safe and non-toxic laundry fabric softener dryer ball by using common household materials and ingredients. This method is less expensive, lessen your drying time when using this method and is environmentally friendly.


* *Date:* Wednesday, Oct. 2
* *Time:* 1 to 2 p.m.
* *Fees: *Free, *Registration Required*
* *Location: *Sequoia Room, Senior Center

*Register for Natural Laundry Product Workshop* [ https://registration.sunnyvale.ca.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=Ls6W721100092L31123M404N5O4Q4I6M005X605H5X0E004P4C49005W4P5A5J0H5G516R6F6M5T4X5649675T665A516I624I5K5207564Y6S530L4Q4Q5K531G674U56&primarycode=IE7LNH&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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Evening of Cultural Arts presents

3 Queens Tribute (Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tina Turner)
Queens
Honoring the queens: Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin. Celebrating their legacy, talent and timeless impact on music.

Lea Sweet as Tina Turner, Stacy Carter as Diana Ross and Samantha Alexes as Aretha Franklin. Under the leadership of music director Nathan Owens the 3 Queens of Motown Tribute Show takes to the stage with a Las Vegas style, fantastic, high energy, show that pays honor to 3 Queens of the music business Tina, Diana, & Aretha. Plus you never know what other Motown tribute artist might show up for a guest appearance on the 3 Queens Tribute Show. Perhaps it will be our tribute to Stevie Wonder or Gladys Knight. Who knows?


* *Date:* Friday, Oct. 11
* *Time:* 7 p.m.
* *Fees: *$33
* *Location: *Sunnyvale Theatre, Community Center

Questions? Call 925-449-1724 or info@primetimeentertainment.com

*Purchase 3 Queens Tribute Tickets Today!* [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-queens-tribute-aretha-franklin-diana-ross-tina-turner-tickets-933914432207?aff=erelpanelorg ]


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Senior Center Monthly Movie

movie

Be sure to stop by the Senior Center to check out our next Monthly Movie! Find the title of the movie near the Senior Center flyer rack, across from the Front Desk. 


* *Dates: *
* Monday, Oct. 14

* *Time:* 1 p.m.
* *Location:* Sunnyvale Theatre 

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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)

Oct. 2 through Nov. 13, see works by Freida Tesler (left), James Green (middle) and Yoldanda Guerra (right). 

 View the upcoming exhibits schedule [ https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/about/public-art ]

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

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*Contact Us*

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408-730-7360
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