Membership Newsletter

September 2022

We build community by providing exceptional programs, places and services
for Morgan Hill that inspire happy and healthy lives.

The Fall Recreation Guide (September-December) is available on our website and registration is NOW open! Fall programming includes indoor swim lessons at the CRC, classes and programs for all ages!


Looking to make a SPLASH this year!? The City of Morgan Hill is hosting an American Red Cross Lifeguard course on October 6- October 8. Come join our aquatics team!! We have seasonal and year-round lifeguard positions! For more details click Here!





Hours Monday, September 5-Labor Day

Centennial Recreation Center 

Facility Hours: 6:30am-2pm

Group Exercise Class Schedule:

9-10:15am Yoga - Studio 2

9-9:55am Step - Studio 1

10-10:55am Body Pump - Studio 1

10:30-11:25am Boot Camp - Studio 2

11-11:55am Zumba Gold - Studio 1


Aquatics Center 

Lap Swim 7am-5pm

Recreation Swimming 12pm-5pm for members; 12:30pm-5pm for non-members

No Aqua Fitness Classes

 

Downtown Splash Pad - Community and Cultural Center 

11am-3pm


Magical Bridge Playground and Skatepark

8am-sunset


Community and Cultural Center and Centennial Recreation Center Senior Center

Closed

Aquatic Center-Important Schedule Updates!

The last day of Recreation Swimming at the AC will be on Labor Day. Come get your last splash with us over the hot weekend!


The Aquatic Center will be undergoing warranty repair work on the pool deck. This works needs to take place in September when it’s hot and dry so the deck can cure properly. To make sure we minimize the interruptions to the programs as much as possible, we will be closing one pool at a time. However, there will be some extra noise and debris during this time. The Competition pool will be closed from September 6th-September 18th. The Instructional pool will be closed from September 22nd-October 2nd.

 

Please reference the upcoming pool schedules for lap swim and aqua fitness times.

 

Current Schedules

Centennial Recreation Center Indoor Pool Schedule (PDF)

Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Current Schedule (PDF)


Temporary Schedules during deck work

Aquatic Center September 6-September 21 Schedule (PDF)

Aquatic Center September 22-October 2 Schedule (PDF)

Kids Club

Calling all youth ages 3 - 9! Join us Saturday, September 17, from 5pm-9pm for Parents Night Out! Sign up today!



Did you know that Kids Club has programming for all youth 6 months to 9 years?

Check out all the fun activities, here on our Kids Club calendar!

Kids Club is open:

Monday through Friday 7:45am-12pm

Monday through Thursday 3:45pm-8pm

Saturday's 8am-12pm


Teen Center

The Teen Center is a safe place for teens to get homework done and hang out with friends! Be sure to check out our nightly clubs in the Teen Center section of the recreation activity guide.

The Teen Center hosts a variety of social, academic, and recreational activities, such as tournaments, movie nights, tutoring, and more. The Teen Center staff and volunteers are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and asset rich environment for our community’s teens. The Teen Center is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4pm-8pm. Membership to the Teen Center is FREE! To register, click here! .

Gym Schedule for East and West Gym

Interested in Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball or Badminton? You can find our open gym schedule online. Please contact Debbie.Vasquez@mhcrc.com if you have questions, or would like to make a suggestion about the schedule.


Adult Sports

Our adult basketball recreational and competitive league are heading into playoffs, please visit our website for more information on schedule, and team standings. We are hoping to kick off Adult Softball and Volleyball in the Fall or early Spring 2023.  If you have additional questions, please contact debbie.vasquez@mhcrc.com.

Senior Center

The Senior Center is open Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm for Programs and Services, please be sure to stop by and see what we are offering, or check out our schedule of activities here

 

Please join us for our Senior Nutrition Program! The dining hall opens at 10:30am and lunch is served at 11:30am. Meals are a voluntary contribution of $3 for Seniors over 60 years and $8 for those under 60 years of age.  Lunch Menu

 

Senior Nutrition Program Update—Discontinuation of Proxy Meals

The goal of the Senior Nutrition Program is to reduce hunger and promote socialization. This in turn promotes health and well-being among older adults while delaying adverse health conditions. All registered participants are encouraged to come in person to have lunch and attend the various activities that we offer. Effective 10/1/22, participants will no longer be allowed to pick up meals for anyone else. Participants who are temporarily ill and/or unable to come to the site may receive meals up to five consecutive days via the Sick Meal Policy. If meal delivery is required beyond five days, the participant shall be referred to Meals on Wheels at (408) 350-3246.

 

 A Matter of Balance Program

This program is designed to benefit adults who:

· Are concerned about falls

· Have sustained a fall in the past

· Restrict activities because of concerns about falling

· Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength

· Are ambulatory and able to problem-solve

The program is free of charge and provides eight—2 hour (in person) sessions. Please contact the Welcome Desk or call (408) 782-1284 if you are interested in participating.

 

For an up to date calendar and menu you can also visit our website Senior Center | City of Morgan Hill, CA - Official Website.

Opportunities to Volunteer! 


The City of Morgan Hill & the Mt. Madonna YMCA have many volunteer opportunities that will allow you to give back to your community and have an impact, develop a new skill, meet new people, stay connected, explore a new career, or just help you grow individually as a person. If you are interested, please fill out volunteer application. For more information contact volunteer@morganhill.ca.gov or (408) 310-4258.

September Asset of the Month: Parent Involvement In Schooling

"Education is like a baseball game, it needs all its players: parent, teacher, community and student" - Unknown.


What can you do? 

Maintain ongoing communication with your child's teachers. 

Volunteer at your child's school. Ask "What was the best part of your day?"

Help your children maintain a positive attitude about school. 

For more information about Project Cornerstone, visit our website.

Magical Bridge

The City of Morgan Hill is looking for responsible and passionate youth (16+) and adults dedicated to fostering a community of inclusion. We are recruiting Kindness Ambassador Volunteers to promote magical time and inclusiveness, and to assist with visitors’ education and playground protocols. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Interest form. If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@morganhill.ca.gov or call at (408) 310-4258.  For more information about our park, you can visit our website

Pickleball Courts at Community Park
We recently opened outdoor public pickleball courts at Community Park (membership not required). The courts are located on the basketball court and are open from sunrise until 2pm for pickleball, and 2pm until sunset for basketball. Nets are available for day use by visiting the CRC welcome desk and leaving a valid ID. We will continue to offer indoor pickleball on the gym schedule.
YMCA Silicon Valley Access 
YSV Access is back! Active qualifying* CRC members will now have access to visit the other YMCA of Silicon Valley (YSV) branches at no additional cost. As part of this membership benefit, active members will also have access to the Y360 - Virtual YMCA programming and classes.
 
To get access to all YSV branches and Y360 – Virtual YMCA programming, set up your YSV Access account. The Y360 - Virtual YMCA program will replace the current CRC Virtual Membership programming. Our membership Facebook group will remain a space for membership communications, updates, and more! Our on-demand videos will also remain available to active members online at www.mhcrcmembers.com (password: crcvirtual20). If you have any questions, please contact jessica.redfield@mhcrc.com.

*Special Hours membership does not qualify for access to YMCA SV branches.  
20th Annual Second Chance Week : September 10-18, 2022
Help the community and the environment by keeping your unwanted items out of the landfill! Each day of the week from September 10th through the 18th is dedicated to encouraging residents to properly dispose of hazardous waste and to re-use, re-purpose, or donate items that they no longer need rather than throwing them out. The event will kick-off on September 10th and 11th with the popular Gilroy Citywide Garage Sale. Applications will be included in the August utility bill and will also be available online.
Sale will be the following weekend, September 17th and 18th (deadline to apply is September 2nd). Be sure to participate in one or all of this year’s Second Chance Week events and you’ll be helping both the community and the environment! For a complete schedule of Second Chance Week events can be found here.


California Coastal Cleanup Day in Morgan Hill

Saturday, September 17th from 9am-12pm, is California Coastal Cleanup Day in Morgan Hill. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, families and groups to enhance the health of West Little Llagas Creek and its wildlife. We will concentrate on picking up litter - gloves, bags, litter grabbers and water will be provided. Bring your own water bottle. We'll meet at the Corporation Yard (100 Edes Court) at 9am. Participants under 18 will need to bring a volunteer waiver signed by their parents with them the morning of the event. Call (408) 310-4169 for more info or to get a volunteer waiver.

Water Conservation Day

Saturday, September 17, 2022, 3:00PM – 5:00PM

Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill CA 95037

Join us in the courtyard outside the Morgan Hill Steve Tate Library and learn about ways we can conserve our water together and how to keep our waterways clean! Information on storm water, local plans and rebates, and informal water conservation informational sessions will be provided by Morgan Hill's Environmental Services Department. Free Giveaways, hands-on craft activities, and prizes!


CRC Facility Hours
Mon-Fri: 5am - 9:30pm
Sat/Sun: 6:30pm - 5pm

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