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October Senior Center eNewsletter
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NEW! Tech Time
Friday, October 4 and October 18,
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Need help with technology? Drop in to our Tech Lab and receive one-on-one help with any technology questions you have for any device. You may bring your device (phone, laptop, tablet, smart watch, etc.) or come with your questions to get answered. Assistance will be a first come first served basis when people sign in to the Tech Lab and are limited to one question at a time.
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ChatGPT Workshop
Wednesday, October 16, 10 to 11 a.m.
Learn what ChatGPT is and how you may use it's features. As a user, you can ask questions or make requests in the form of prompts, and ChatGPT will respond.
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Flipster Workshop
Wednesday, October 30, 10 to 11 a.m.
Enjoy reading magazines and want them for free? Come learn about Flipster and how you can receive access to read Consumer Reports, People, Time, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, Entrepreneur, Zoobooks, Ranger Rick, and more magazines to enjoy online. Read magazines in a browser or download to your mobile device.
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AARP 8-hour Smart Driving Course
Wednesday, October 30 and
Friday, November 1, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
A full 8-hour class, split into two 4-hour sessions. Course does require a fee.
For more information and to register, call Ina Checkman at (408) 257-6940.
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CTVP Encore Event: “The Making of an Ikebana Master”
Wednesday, October 16, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Join us to watch the captivating show, "The Making of an Ikebana Master" which traces featured guest, Ms. Fusako Seiga Hoyrup's inspiring journey from an ordinary girl in Japan to a world-renowned Ikebana master. After the show, see Ms. Hoyrup in action as she creates a few beautiful Ikebana arrangements live for attendees.
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Hidden Treasures
Thursday, October 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
With hundreds of items to choose from, Hidden Treasures is the perfect opportunity to search through hundreds of items and find unique antiques, artwork, handknits, toys, glassware, houseware, jewelry, and much more.
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Musical Motivations Concert:
Fall Edition
Wednesday, October 30, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of musical delight from the Music outreach Club of Mountain View High School as teens come to perform to get you into the fall season.
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Volunteer Orientation
Monday, October 7 at 10 a.m.
Monday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Cupertino Senior Center by attending a volunteer orientation meeting.
Contact the front desk at (408) 777-3150 for more information.
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Host/Hostess Meeting
Tuesday, October 8 at 1 p.m.
Learn how to get involved with fun events and programs at the Senior Center. Hosts and hostesses facilitate the smooth functioning of events - they perform important roles such as welcoming and checking in participants, meeting and introducing presenters, providing event information, distributing and collecting evaluations, and occasionally preparing refreshments and cleaning up.
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Interested in volunteering or helping out with the activities above?
Contact Amanda at amandah@cupertino.gov or call (408) 777-3374. You must be onboarded as a volunteer before helping with volunteer programs.
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October Classes
Every month, the Cupertino Senior Center offers a variety of fun classes, from Line Dance to Knitting.
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Travel
January and February trip registration open on Monday, October 7 for members
and Monday, October 14 for non-members.
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 Some Like it Hot!
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Some Like It Hot! is returning to the Orpheum Theater San Francisco for you to immerse in a lively production filled with unforgettable music, stunning costumes, and the robust theatrical “razzle and dazzle” of the most Tony Award winning musical of the season! Set in Chicago during the Prohibition, follow two musicians chased away from the Windy City by gangsters after witnessing a mob hit. Before the show, enjoy a delicious, hosted lunch in San Francisco.
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 Beach Chalet and Mary Cassatt at The Legion of Honor
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Relax over a delectable brunch with sweeping views of the Pacific at The Beach Chalet restaurant across from Ocean Beach. Spend the afternoon at the stunning Legion of Honor Museum, home to works by Monet, Rodin, Rembrandt, Ansel Adams and more. The visit includes timed entry to the special exhibit of Mary Cassatt, a celebrated member of the French impressionists, and the first major showing of the artist in 25 years.
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 Steinbeck House and Center
Thursday, February 6, 2025
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the historic Steinbeck House, birthplace and boyhood home to Nobel prize winning author John Steinbeck, a restored Queen Anne style Victorian built in 1897 with original decorations, furnishings, family pictures and memorabilia. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the literary landmark house followed with an afternoon at the National Steinbeck Center and a private docent tour exploring Steinbeck’s world.
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 The House of Prime Rib
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
4 to 9 p.m.
Have an elegant evening of fine dining at this San Francisco landmark, a perennial favorite that has been topping the charts for decades! The House of Prime Rib serves well-marbled Prime Rib aged for 21 days, in a traditional English setting. Each meal comes with their famous salad and two side dishes like fluffy mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, au jus, Yorkshire pudding, and a variety of horseradish.
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January and February
Trip Registration Begins for Members |
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Last Day for Hidden Treasure Donations |
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Hidden Treasures |
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November and December Registration Begins |
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