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NEWSLETTER 2015
A Monthly Publication of the Los Gatos-Saratoga 55 Plus Program
2nd Fridays—
Show & Party
4:30-6:00PM
Friday, February 13
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Features
“ The Skillet Likkers”a very
entertaining cowboy sing-a-long band. Expect
songs of the old and new west with lots of guitars, singers
and fun. You’ll find this is a great way to enjoy the afternoon. ...with a lot of sweet people!
LG Adult Recreation Center Hall, 208 E. Main St Recommended
donation: $5.00 to support Senior Services in LG—Everyone is welcome!
Light refreshments, door prizes.
We have entertainment the 2nd Friday of Every Month 408-354-1514
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See NEW trips on
page 7.
FUTURE TRIPS
COMING UP…….
UNDERSTANDING
THE WORLD OF
TECHNOLOGY One on
SUN. MAY 31 -GRAND ISLAND
BRUNCH
JUNE- TBD A TASTE OF MARIN
W/ GARY
JULY- TBD INTERNATIONAL
GRAND BALL ROOM COMPETITION, SF
SEPT.- TBD SAUSALITO FLOATING HOME TOUR
schedule your free 1/2 hour
with Warren Nakazawa, a
senior at LGHS. Progress in
your understanding of computers and mobile devices.
One With A Good Guy!
Call 408-354-1514 to
Bring your device.
WHAT’S INSIDE February?
Important Phone Numbers
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Happy Hour Show, Future Trips, Computer
help…………………......................................Page 1
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Important Numbers, Field Trip, Wednesday Game
Day & Lunch, Mnt. Area 55 Plus , ……….....Page 2
The 55 Plus Program Office is
open M-F, 9 AM-Noon….
(408) 354-1514
55 Plus Supervisor, Janet Sumpter…...(408) 207-4910
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Dance, Movies, AARP news, Talbot Tours …Page 3
55 Plus Office Staff, Lori Krueger…….(408) 207-4909
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February Calendar……...…....................... Page 4-5
Senior Specialist, Lynnette Vega…......(650) 747-0605
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Group Mtgs. & Senior Services……………..Page 6
Live Oak Nutrition Center………….... (408) 354-0707
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Day Bus Trips, Overnight Trip…………….... Page 7
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Membership, Donations ……………….......Page 8
SOURCEWISE (formerly known as Council On Aging )
www.mysource.com …….(408) 350-3200 Option 1
Contact LGS Recreation Front Desk Staff for
information on all adult and youth classes.
www.lgsrecreation.org
408-354-8700
DAY TRIP—PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION. Monday, February 2.
Guided tour: Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Cruz. Attention local
history buffs: Join us for a short jaunt to Santa Cruz for a one-hour docent
led tour of the Evergreen Cemetery! We'll meet at 9:45AM at the Loma Prieta
Community Center, 23800 Summit Road in Los Gatos and carpool to the Cemetery
(off Coral St. next to Harvey West Park) for our 10:30 tour. After our tour,
we'll regroup and go for "lunch on your own" at the nearby Shun Feng Restaurant, 420 River St, Ste A, Santa Cruz (to peek at their special lunch menu, go
to http://www.shunfengonline.com). Cost for this excursion (excluding lunch)
is $10 per person, payable when we meet. We must receive your reservation
no later than Wednesday, January 28th, 2015.For information or to reserve
your spot, call (650) 747-0605 or email [email protected]
THE MOUNTAIN AREA 55
The 55 Plus Programs’ WEDNESDAY GAME
PLUS PROGRAM, free with 55 Plus Mem- DAY, 9:00AM-12:00 NOON, LG Adult Recreabership and a recommended donation of $5 at the
tion Center Hall: An opportunity to play a variety of
door, provides an opportunity to meet with
neighbors in a friendly and welcoming environment -- to socialize, play cards or other
table games, listen to informative talks, exchange a book in the rotating library, take
part in excursions to local points of interest
and/or just stop by for a chat and a cup of
coffee or tea. Meet at the Loma Prieta Community Center, Loma Prieta/C.T. English
School, 23800 Summit Road, LG, the 1st and
3rd Monday of the month, 10:30AM-Noon
(unless we're on an excursion or there is a
legal holiday) Call Lynnette Vega, (650) 7470605 or [email protected]
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card and other games. A great way to make friends and/or
sharpen your game playing skills. Games are coordinated by
skill level. If you are interested in joining, please contact
Lynnette Vega at (650) 747-0605 or
[email protected]
Free w/55 Plus membership and a donation of $5 at the door.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH: 11:30AM-12:30PM sponsored by
Live Oak Senior Nutrition And Service Center. Enjoy a hot
lunch, salad or sandwich. Suggested donation $3.00. Call
(408) 354-0707 to schedule your reservation. Monthly menu
available at the LG Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St.
Lunches are also served M/T/Th/F at 111 Church Street, LG.
The 10th
Avenue Band.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 7-9PM LG ADULT RECREATION CENTER,
208 E. MAIN . Come dance, listen &
socialize the 4th Friday of every month in our large hall. It’s a fun evening of live music with the very popular 10th Ave. Band. Light refreshments & door prizes. Music styles
include Jazz, Big Band, Swing, Mixers & more. $5 per person at the door.
MOVIE ZONE IN THE LOUNGE AT 1 PM
Free for 55 Plus members, recommended donation of $5 for non-members . Everyone is welcome! Free snacks and
coffee. Cozy, comfy room. Friendly people. The best classic and new movies.
FRIDAY CINEMA
FRIDAY, February 27
We show a
variety of movies the last Friday of every month. Join Judy Marlin & friends.
The Hundred-Foot Journey Starring Helen Mirren. Relocating from India to a quiet village in the south of France, Chef Hassan Kadam and his family
open a restaurant called Maison Mumbai. But when their business starts to thrive, a competing restaurateur launches a war between the eateries. 2014
PG 122 min.
Wednesday At The Movies– February 25
GRAN TORINO
Curmudgeonly Korean War vet Walt must con-
front his Hmong immigrant neighbors -- and his own prejudices -- when their teenage son
Thao tries to steal Walt's beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role
of guardian angel to young Thao. 2008
116 min. Rated R.
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance Program starts on February 2. Call 354-1514
for an appointment.
This service is open to
all adults.
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AARP Smart Driver
has a renewal class
on Monday 2/9. Call
408-354-1514 to reserve your spot. The
2015 schedule of
classes is now available.
Talbot Tours 2015
Guaranteed Departure
and Home Pickup on every trip! Come by the
LG Adult Center, 208 E. Main to pick up a full
color detailed flyer or call 408-354-1514 and we
will mail it to you.
April 2015-Savannah & Charleston; May 2015Grand Tour of Italy; Sept. 2015 - Panama Canal
Cruise .
Calendar of Events
Contact LGS Recreation Front Desk Staff
for information on all adult & youth classes. www.lgsrecreation.org 408-354-8700
Monday
2
8:30-9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
Tuesday 3
9:15-11AM: HAPPY
HOOFERS p. 6
10:30AM-12:30PM:
MOUNTAIN AREA
11-1PM: MAH
55PLUS EXCURSION
JONGG PLAYERS
TODAY , p. 2
GROUP p.6
2:30-4:00PM: p.
6, ‘CAREGIVERS
COUNT’ GROUP
Wednesday 4
8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
9AM-NOON : THE
55PLUS GAME DAY &
LUNCH p. 2
2-4PM: READERS
THEATER , p. 6
Thursday 5
Friday 6
11-12:30AM: Dance 8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
Ballroom at Dance
8-9AM: BROWN BAG, p.6
Boulevard. New
session for begin- ASK AN EXPERT,
ners starts 3/5.
appts. , p. 6
Come as a single or
with a partner.*
9AM-NOON: ART
WORKSHOP & CRAFTER
CIRCLE p. 6
5:30 PM: DINNER
CLUB* GROUP, p.6
8:00AM-4:30PM: PING
PONG p. 6
9
8:30-9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
HICAP (Health Insurance) appts., p. 6
10AM-2PM: BRIDGE
p.6
3:00-4:30PM: ART
HISTORY GROUP,
p. 6
10
8:30-10AM: Yoga In The
Morning* class . Drop
In option
9:15-11AM: HAPPY
HOOFERS p. 6
11-1PM: MAH
JONGG PLAYERS
GROUP p.6
11:30-12:45PM: Country
Line Dance* class starts
today
11
8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
12
6-7PM: Low Impact 8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
Aerobics * class.
8-9AM: BROWN BAG, p.6
Drop in option
9AM-NOON : THE
55PLUS GAME DAY &
1:30-3:00PM:
LUNCH p. 2
IPad Simplified*
11:30AM-12:30PM: Tai Chi
* class .Drop In Option
SINGLE AGAIN
GROUP , p. 6
13
class starts today.
6-7PM: Pilates Mat
In The Evening*
class. Drop in option.
ASK AN EXPERT, p. 6
9AM-NOON: ART
WORKSHOP & CRAFTER
CIRCLE p. 6.
8:00AM-4:30PM: PING
PONG p. 6
SHOW AND
PARTY 4:306PM– p. 1
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The Los Gatos-Saratoga 55 Plus Program
Monday 16
The LG Adult Center is
closed today for except for scheduled
events…Presidents
Day
Tuesday 17
8:30-10AM: Yoga In The
Morning* class . Drop in
option.
9:15-11AM: HAPPY
HOOFERS Group, p. 6
11-1PM MAH JONGG
PLAYERS GROUP p.6
Wednesday 18 Thursday 19
8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
6-7PM: Pilates
Mat* class
Drop In Option
9AM-NOON : THE
55PLUS GAME DAY &
LUNCH p. 2
11:30AM-12:30PM: Tai Chi *
class .Drop In Option
-7PM: Low Impact Aerobics *
class. Drop in
option.
2:30-4:00PM: p. 6
‘CAREGIVERS
COUNT’ Support
Group
8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling
Seniors *
HICAP (Health Insurance) appts., p. 6
10AM-2PM: BRIDGE
p.6
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8:30-10AM: Yoga In The
Morning* class . Drop in
option.
9:15-11AM: HAPPY
HOOFERS Group, p. 6
The LG Adult Center is closed today
for except for
scheduled events…
Presidents Day
10:30AM-12:30PM:
MOUNTAIN AREA
55PLUS , p. 2
6-7PM: Low Impact Aerobics
* Drop in option.
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Friday 20
25
8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling Seniors *
9AM-NOON : THE
55PLUS GAME DAY &
LUNCH p. 2
11:30AM-12:30PM: Tai Chi *
class .Drop In Option
11-1PM MAH JONGG
PLAYERS GROUP p.6 3-5PM: Women’s Artist
6-7:30PM: POETRY LOS
6-7PM: Low Impact Aerobics Connection, p. 6
GATOS, see p. 6
* Drop in option.
1PM: MOVIE p.3
26
6-7PM: Low Impact Aerobics *
class. Drop in
option.
6-7PM: Pilates
Mat* class
Drop In Option
27
8:30--9:30AM: Sizzling
Seniors *
8-9AM: BROWN
BAG, p.6
ASK AN EXPERT
appts. , p. 6
9AM-12PM: ART
WORKSHOP &
CRAFTERS , p. 6
8-12:30PM: PONG p.6
1PM: MOVIE p.3
7PM-9PM– 2/27
DANCE PARTY p. 3
Activities that are listed in BOLD & CAPS
are FREE with 55 Plus Program membership OR LOW COST . Activities
Programs & classes are held at the LG Adult Recreation
with an asterisk (*) after the title
Center, 208 E. Main St. unless otherwise noted.
are fee classes. To register :
Underlined activities are located at LG Youth Recreation
www.lgsrecreation.org
Ctr., 123 Main St. unless otherwise noted.
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The Los Gatos-Saratoga 55 Plus Program
Programs are FREE with a 55 Plus Program
yearly membership. See p. 8. Guests - $5 .
GROUPS WITH LYNNETTE VEGA : (650) 747-0605 or
[email protected] for information on the
following groups. FREE with membership & $5 donation.
WEDNESDAY GAME DAY & LUNCH, p. 2
MOUNTAIN AREA 55 Plus Program, p. 2
Reader’s Theater 2-4PM/1st Wednesday
Dinner Club (Dine locally - Pay for your own dinner) 5:307:30PM / 1st Wednesday
Single Again ... Not By Choice (Widows) 3-5PM/
2nd Wed. Call ahead if you are new!
Women’s Artist Connection (Bring samples of work)
The 55 Plus Drop-In Office is located in the LG
Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St. It is open
M/T/Th/F, 9:00AM-12:00PM and on Wed. from
9:00AM-1:00PM. Our volunteers and staff are
available to assist you with registering for trips,
scheduling appointments, and basic information
and referral on a variety of senior service type
issues. Call (408) 354-1514 or drop by! Free or low
cost services include:
3-5PM /4th Wednesday
ART HISTORY GROUP 3-4:30PM , 2nd Mon.
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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
ASK AN EXPERT: FREE one-on-one assistance with a
Kathy Kelley, Facilitator
ART WORKSHOP (Watercolor/ Acrylic /Oil
Painting)
9-NOON / Every Friday . No instruction.
Rebecca White, Facilitator.
Community Outreach Coordinator to answer a variety of
service type questions or help you, or someone you
know, connect to multiple services in Santa Clara County.
Appointments are available with a West Valley Services
staff professional. Call for a Friday morning appoint-
CRAFTER’S CIRCLE: KNITTERS & MORE FREE with membership 9AM-NOON/ Every Friday. Margo O’Neill, Facilitator.
ment. SENIOR PEER ADVOCATE: is a certified Health
Trust representative that is available 9:00AM-11:00 AM
Tues/Thurs. by appt. to connect you to basic services.
HAPPY HOOFERS WALKING GROUP FREE with membership.
9:15-11:00AM / Every Tuesday. Ron Taylor, Facilitator
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Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
(HICAP– funded by Sourcewise) Call for appt.
MAH JONGG Players Group/All levels Free with membership
11AM-1PM/Most Tues. Contact Olga, Facilitator, for dates/
times. 669-342-6485 or [email protected]
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AARP: Smart Driver for age 50+. Ask to see a 2015 class
schedule. Free Income Tax Preparation –Feb.-April

CA Advance Health Care Directive: Call 354-1514
MOVIE ZONE–Free with membership See p. 3 for details.
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“CAREGIVERS COUNT” Support Group—Meets the
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2:30-4PM in
the LG Adult Center lounge. No fee, everyone welcome.

Free Bread: Thanks to Food Match volunteers, LG
Adult Recreation Center often has free bread. Call
(408) 207-4904 for daily bread availability. Take one
for yourself and some to a neighbor. Help us distribute to those that can’t make it down to the center.
PING PONG (Open table)
8:30AM4:30PM most Fridays. Call to ask about additional days/times
FREE with membership.
POETRY LOS GATOS FREE with membership 6-7:30PM /4th
Mon. –Contact Erica Goss at [email protected]
ST. MARY’S BRIDGE GROUP 2nd, 3rd, 4th Mondays
10AM-2PM. Lynne Dahms, Facilitator
WOMEN OVER FIFTY (WOF) 3-5PM / 3rd Sunday. Kathy  Brown Bag Program (Second Harvest): Fridays,
8:00AM-9:00AM, LG Adult Center Hall.
Madden @ or [email protected] (408) 629Pre2206
SEE PAGE 2: LIVE OAK SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER, 111 CHURCH ST. Contact Live Oak for ac-
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tivities and lunch details , M-F lunch program. (408) 354-0707
Trip fees are for 55 Plus Members. Non-members pay additional $5 per trip.
Call (408) 354-1514 for more information & to register ! Spaces fill fast!
OR visit the LG Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., 55 Plus Program Office, M-F, 9AM-Noon. Trip
flyers with details are located in the LG Adult Recreation Center lobby or can be viewed on-line at
www.lgsrecreation.org. Trips are open to all adults over 21 years of age. West Valley Charter buses. Bus leaves from
Los Gatos unless otherwise noted. Put your name on a wait list , there are usually last minute cancellations.
SOLD OUT ….WAIT LIST BEACH BLANKET BABYLON Sat. Feb. 28; If These Walls Could Talk, Feb. 5; NEWSIES,
March 14; Delta Cruise, April 30
FLORAL FLING
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
8:45AM – 5:45PM
$93
Filoli is one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. Docent lead tour .Lunch at the Old Port Lobster Shack in Redwood City. San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, “Level 3: Maximum Activity.
REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
ALMONDS & AIRPLANES
7:30AM – 5:30PM
$69
Journey to Modesto to visit the Blue Diamond Almond plant. This is the largest almond receiving facility in the
world. View a 20-minute video about almond growing and processing. There will also be a chance to enjoy almond tasting and make some “nutty” purchases. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Hilmar Cheese with time to browse the
gift shop. After lunch we will have a guided tour of the Castle Air Museum in Atwater that features WWI and
WWII aircrafts, plus a visit to the gift shop. Activity Level: 3
ANGEL ISLAND TOUR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
8:00AM – 5:45PM
REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4.
$80
Spend a memorable day exploring Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. We will take the ferry from Tiburon
to Angel Island. Our time on Angel Island will include a tram ride that follows the paved perimeter road of Angel
Island. The tram gives a historical overview of the Island history an stops briefly to enjoy a beautiful view of the
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and Alcatraz. Enjoy a hosted box lunch with a sandwich choice of Turkey,
Tuna or Veggie at the Cove Café. There will also be time to explore the Visitor’s Center. Activity Level: 2 Moderate (some walking on Angel Island) NOTE: Dress in layers, weather can be unpredictable!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015
10:15AM – 6:00PM
REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4.
$63
Are you a baseball fan? Join us on Wednesday, August 12 at AT&T Park. Watch the World Champion San
Francisco Giants take on the Houston Astros. Seating will be Reserved Section 308, Rows 8-11 in the shade.
You will receive a $12 food voucher for use at the concession stands. Registration for this trip is being taken
now due to an early ticket purchasing deadline. Level 2: Moderate Activity
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015
9:45AM – 6:45PM
REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4.
$111
Travel to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco to experience the wonderful music and beautiful costumes of
the “Phantom of the Opera”. We have reserved rear orchestra seats for the matinee performance. Before the
show, you will have time on your own at the San Francisco Shopping Center to eat lunch. Don’t miss out on the
chance to see this memorable show. Activity Level: 1 Minimum Activity
Western Nevada Experience 3 days/2 nights June 1—June 3
Stay at John
Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel and Casino, Sparks, NV. tour Nevada State Capitol building, take a Lake Tahoe
Cruise and more. Escorted and arranged by Kanen Tour, co-sponsored with City of Campbell Recreation.
Call 408-354-1514 for a detailed flyer.
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The Los Gatos-Saratoga 55 Plus Program
Los Gatos-Saratoga
Recreation
208 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA
95030
2015
MEMBERSHIP FORMS for the 55 Plus Program are located in
the lobby of the LG Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., or online www.lgsrecreation.org . Dues: $20 per calendar year. Add an
additional $15 for a hard copy (mailed) of this monthly newsletter.
DONATION Tax Deductible
- Tax ID# 77-0415139
LGS Recreation 55 Plus Program relies heavily on community support to
continue our mission of providing innovative, progressive and essential
programs to our older adults.
Please return the DONATION form below to: LGS Recreation
The 55 Plus Program, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
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MEMBERSHIP 2015
Become a member of the LGS
Recreation’s 55 Plus Program!
Our monthly newsletter is how
we keep you posted on what’s
new. Call us at 408-354-1514.