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New & Now
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The Senior Center will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. The Senior Nutrition Program will serve lunch on Friday, Nov. 10. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., close at 1 p.m.
- The Senior Center will be closed both Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
- Holiday Bazaar returns on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to assist you in starting your Holiday shopping.
- This month's workshops include: Sutter Health - Grief and the Holidays, Travel Wise 101 - Public Transit, and Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period Q & A's.
- The Game Room will close at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. Multipurpose B will be closed cancelling Friday's movie.
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AARP Driver Safety Refresher Class will return on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 4 - 8 p.m. Registration details below.
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Please sign up for workshops in advance. Send an email to senior.center@mountainview.gov or call the Front Desk at 650-903-6330 or stop by in person. This will allow us to contact you if there is a program change. |
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Sutter Health -
Grief and the Holidays
Thursday, Nov. 2
Social Hall, 1 p.m.
Join us as we share holiday grief survival skills and learn much more about the stages of grief. Presented by Hospice of the Valley Bereavement Counselor, Debbie Chinchiolo, MSW, who has spent many years working in various settings including hospice, skilled nursing, and at a cancer center.
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Travel Wise 101 - Introduction to Fixed-Route Public Transit
Thursday, Nov. 9
Social Hall, 1 p.m.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is committed to providing the senior community with services that meet their transportation needs. VTA bus and light rail service provide access to many places of interest throughout the county, including shopping centers, nutritional sites, shopping centers, places of worship, and more. VTA will provide an overview of services specific to older adults and persons with disabilities. Learn about accessibility, safety, and senior fare options, including the senior clipper card and trip planning.
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Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and Updates for 2024
Thursday, Nov. 30
Social Hall, 1 p.m.
Are you ready for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)? In partnership with Mountain View Senior Center, HICAP's AEP presentation is for Santa Clara County residents that want to learn more about Medicare changes taking effect on January 1, 2024. Every year, Medicare Part D drug plans and Part C Medicare Advantage plans make changes to their coverage, costs, including the deductible, premium, and co-payments / coinsurance. Will these changes affect you, your coverage, or finances? Join us to learn more!
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It’s that time of year! The Holiday Bazaar returns to the Mountain View Senior Center on Nov. 18, 2023.
This event is a handmade craft fair showcasing over 40 vendors selling a variety of items from jewelry, knitting, ceramics, wood carvings and more. Doors open at 10 a.m. for a day full of shopping, local entertainment, kids crafts, and free raffle. All ages are welcome!
For more information, please contact the Mountain View Senior Center at (650) 903-6330 or visit MountainView.gov/HolidayBazaar.
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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.
The Annual Thanksgiving Lunch will be combined with the Holiday Lunch on Dec. 15. Registration will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall.
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November Lunch Menu
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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.
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The Unforgivable
Nov. 1 & 3
Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past. Facing severe judgment from the place she once called home, her only hope for redemption is finding the estranged younger sister she was forced to leave behind.
Genre: Crime/Drama
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, Vincent D’Onofrio
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
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Rescued By Ruby
Nov. 7 & 8
State trooper Dan (Grant Gustin) dreams of joining the K-9 Search & Rescue team, but no one will give him the chance. Shelter dog Ruby dreams of having a home but is running out of hope. When fate brings Dan and Ruby together, it's their unshakable bond that helps them face their toughest challenge yet. Based on a true story.
Genre: Family/Drama
Starring: Grant Gustin, Scott Wolf, Kaylah Zander
Rated: TV-G
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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tick, tick . . . .BOOM!
Nov. 14 & 15
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his feature directorial debut with tick, tick...BOOM!, an adaptation of the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The film follows Jon (Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield), a young theater composer who's waiting tables at a New York City diner in 1990 while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical. Days before he's due to showcase his work in a make-or-break performance, Jon is feeling the pressure from everywhere: from his girlfriend Susan, who dreams of an artistic life beyond New York City; from his friend Michael, who has moved on from his dream to a life of financial security; amidst an artistic community being ravaged by the AIDS epidemic. With the clock ticking, Jon is at a crossroads and faces the question everyone must reckon with: What are we meant to do with the time we have? tick, tick...BOOM!
Genre: Musical/Drama
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesus
Rated: PG 13
Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
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Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
Nov. 21 & 22
Madea's back -- hallelujah! Tyler Perry returns with everyone's favorite character in TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA HOMECOMING, the newest film in the MADEA franchise set to debut on Netflix. Writer-director-producer Perry stars in the film that centers around Madea's great-grandson's college graduation, though the celebratory moment hits a halt as hidden secrets and family drama threaten to destroy the happy homecoming.
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, David Mann
Rated: TV-MA
Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Persuasion
Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1
Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is a nonconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth--the dashing one she let get away--crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances. Adapted from the Jane Austen novel.
Genre: Romance
Starring: Richard E. Grant, Henry Golding, Ben Bailey Smith
Rated: PG
Running Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
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 Sunset at Poi Pu, Kauai
Photo by KB
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 SALA offers free legal services on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Patrons must be at least 60 years of age and a Santa Clara County resident. To schedule an appointment please call the Senior Center Front Desk at 650-903-6330.
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 The Second Harvest Free Grocery Program distribution operates on the first through fourth Tuesday of each month from 8:30 - 10 a.m. To register, contact Second Harvest at 800-984-3663.
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 Free Blood Pressure screenings on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 12:30 - 1 p.m. Join us Friday, 11 and Friday, August 25. No pre-registration required.
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 HICAP provides free objective information and counseling about Medicare. Appointments are available on the second Tuesday of each month from 2 - 4 p.m. Volunteer counselors can help you understand your specific rights and health care options. To schedule an appointment, contact the Front Desk in person or call 650-903-6330.
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 Are you struggling to understand your iPad or iPhone? Let Kathleen answer your questions and teach you how to make your life easier and more enjoyable using your Apple products. 30 minute appointments are available on Nov. 8 between 8:45 - 10:45 a.m. Contact the Front Desk in person or call 650-903-6330.
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 AARP Driver Safety Refresher Class will return on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 4 - 8 p.m. AARP members' fee is $20, non-members' fee is $25. To register or for more information, contact the Front Desk in person or call 650-903-6330.
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 A welcome and tour of the Senior Center is scheduled the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. A review of classes, upcoming events, social services, general information and handouts are planned. Register in person at the Front Desk or call 650-903-6330.
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 If you love puzzles and would like new challenges without increasing inventory or spending money, we have a solution. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month between 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Bring yours and swap with ours at no charge.
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 The bookmobile will be available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
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 The Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. The book selection for November is "Old Babes In The Wood" by Margaret Atwood. December's meeting will be spent enjoying each other's company with a Holiday lunch.
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