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New & Now
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Our Annual Senior Resource Fair is slated for Wednesday, May 6 from 3 - 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Details below.
- The Senior Center will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
- AARP Post-season tax appointments will take place during the months of May – October. Details below.
- Come enjoy the MVLA Adult School Orchestra Spring Performance on Wednesday, May 14 at 3 p.m. in the Social Hall!
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This month's workshops include: iPhone and Android Phone Basics, Canopy and Wellness Walk, Dental Knowledge and Home Care Aids with Foothill College, and First Aid Basics.
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Please sign up for workshops in advance by sending an email to 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. All workshops will be help in the Social Hall unless stated otherwise. |
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iPhone and Android Phone Basics
Thursday, May 1 at 1 p.m. in Arts & Crafts Room
Learn how to navigate your iPhone or Android phone, manage contacts, adjust settings for battery and data, and use essential apps. We'll also explore accessibility features like text size and voice assistance, plus tips for managing notifications. Bring your questions. Limited space available.
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Canopy and Wellness Walk
Thursday, May 8 at 1 p.m.
Explore the connection between nature and wellness with Canopy! Begin with a 30-minute interactive presentation on how the natural world supports our health, then join an arborist on a 30-minute walk through Rengstorff Park to learn more about the trees around us.
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Dental Knowledge and Home Care Aids with Foothill College
Friday, May 16 at 1 p.m.
Come join us to explore dental health, including bone health and cavity formation. As well as various over-the-counter tools that can aid in dental care, such as electric toothbrushes, gum stimulators, denture cleaner tablets, denture brushes, end-tuft brushes, flossers, and more.
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First Aid Basics
Thursday, May 22 at 1 p.m.
The City’s Aquatics Coordinator welcomes you all to a First Aid Basics Workshop! This hands-on session will teach you essential first aid skills, from handling minor injuries to responding in an emergency. Learn practical techniques that can help you feel more confident and prepared in any situation. Limited space available.
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Senior Resource Fair
Tuesday, May 6
3 - 6 p.m.
Our annual Senior Resource Fair aims to connect the community with a wide range of resources for the aging demographic. This event will have 40+ vendors, educational workshops, raffle and more. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event! For further information, visit MountainView.gov/SeniorResourceFair.
Limited parking is available at the Senior Center and Mountain View Community Center. We encourage you to walk, bike, or use public transit.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Sourcewise and Presenting Sponsor, Family Surroundings Home Care.
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Indoor Dining
The Community Services Agency’s Senior Nutrition Program offers dine-in meals in the Social Hall of the Mountain View Senior Center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., sign-in starts at 11 a.m., and lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Social Hall closes at 1 p.m. A $3 donation is suggested for permanent residents 60+ of Santa Clara County.
Lunch service is first come, first served and availability is not guaranteed.
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Movies are shown on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a screening in Multipurpose Room B.
Please note: Seating is limited to 36, and spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. When available, captions are provided.
Also, remember to dress warmly or bring a lap blanket, as the room tends to be on the cooler side.
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The Guilty
May 2
A troubled police detective demoted to 911 operator duty scrambles to save a distressed caller during a harrowing day of revelations – and reckonings.
Genre: Crime/Drama
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
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Wicked Little Letters
May 7 & 9
When residents begin to receive wicked letters full of hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. However, as the town’s women investigate, they suspect that something is amiss, and that Rose may not be the culprit after all.
Genre: Comedy/Crime/Mystery
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman, Timothy Spall
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
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Carry-On
May 13, 14 & 16
A young security guard is blackmailed by a mysterious passenger who threatens to smuggle a dangerous package onto a plane on Christmas Eve.
Genre: Action/Crime
Starring: Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 1 Hour 59 Minutes
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Bad Boys Ride or Die
May 20, 21 & 23
When their late police captain gets linked to drug cartels, wisecracking Miami Cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name.
Genre: Action/Comedy
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
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September 5
May 27, 28 & 30
During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.
Genre: Docudrama/Thriller
Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
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A few of our Front Desk Volunteers enjoying their morning during Volunteer Appreciation Week. Each received a small thank you gift and brunch at Crepevine on Castro St.
Photo by AH
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Please sign up for Social Services in advance by calling the Front Desk at 650-903-6330 or stopping by in person. |
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Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA) offers free legal services at the Senior Center on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for Santa Clara County residents aged 60 or older. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
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Free Grocery pick-up is the first through fourth Tuesday of each month, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit the Front Desk or stop by during program hours. Operated by the Second Harvest Food Bank.
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Free blood pressure screenings are offered by a volunteer registered nurse on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A. No registration required.
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Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) appointments are available at the Senior Center on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. A volunteer counselor can assist with your health care options and rights. Pre-registration required, and space is limited.
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Having trouble with your iPad or iPhone? Schedule a 30 minute appointment with a volunteer, available Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Lobby, to get your questions answered. Pre-registration is required.
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Post-season tax appointments will take place on the second Wednesday of each month from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Meeting Room during the months of May – October. These appointments are intended for patrons who need to file late 2024 tax returns, submit prior year or amended returns, or to get help interpreting letter from the IRS or CA Franchise Tax Board.
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Variety is the spice of life! Join us on the second 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.
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The Book Club meets the second Thursday of the month from 2 – 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
May's book selection is "Too Soon" by Betty Shamieh. June's selection is "Dubious Battle" by John Steinbeck.
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A welcome tour of the Senior Center is held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Lobby. During the tour, Staff will provide an overview of classes, upcoming events, social services, and more.
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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.
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The Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) meets on the third Wednesday of the month in June, Sept., and Dec. at 4:15 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the MVSC.
Upcoming Meeting: June 18
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