Senior Coastsiders provides accommodations for people with disabilities. Please check with the office at least 24 hours in advance if you will need extra support. For further information on classes or upcoming events, call 650-726-9056. To see regularly scheduled weekly classes, be sure to scroll down. All listed classes and programs take place at Senior Coastsiders and are FREE unless otherwise indicated.

Vaccination Survey Vaccines are an important way to stay healthy and are FREE if you're on Medicare. Senior Coastsiders will be offering vaccine clinics during the coming year and we want to make this service as convenient for you as possible. Please take 3-5 minutes to fill out our interest form!

Looking for a second career? Peninsula Family Services 2^nd Careers Program offers assistance to older adults 55+ years in age who reside in San Mateo County in their search for employment by providing guidance and resources to help in this transition. We work with local non-profits to provide a training site to help build and increase workplace skills in many different fields of industry such as: office administration, retail, data entry, hospitality and food service to name a few. Each participant earns the minimum wage of the county where the training site is located and can work up to 26 hours a week. This is a great program to join if you would like to re-enter the workforce and need a little extra support, or would like to learn a new skill or trade. A representative from the 2nd Careers Program will be available to chat before and during lunch on Tuesday, April 18 from 11:30AM-1:00PM in the dining room.

Restorative Yoga is an easy way to learn to relax deeply, so your nervous system can shift from fight-or-flight to rest and digest. This is the mode where healing takes place. Using blankets and pillows as props, you are guided into comfortably supported poses, and as your body relaxes, your mind can also settle. This session will be led by Marcia Degelman, CMT, who is the senior massage therapist at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. She has been teaching Restorative Yoga since 2019 and spends her days helping people cultivate relaxation. Session will take place Wednesday, April 19 from 4:00-5:00PM via Zoom. To learn more and to register, see the Contemplative Practices section below.

Mystery Book Club This group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00PM (April 5 this month). The group will be discussing The Appeal, by Janice Hallett. The group meets in person with Zoom option. To connect via Zoom, click HERE (passcode BOOKS) or contact vaughnharrison@yahoo.com. Future books can be picked up at the Senior Coastsiders office at 925 Main Street.

Virtual Reality (VR) Sessions Local high school student and VR aficionado, Zac Cerza, is offering custom tailored virtual reality experiences just to fit you. Zac is seeking older adults interested in having a custom made virtual reality experience. The possibilities are endless - whether you want to walk through Rome or stand on the Moon, that's all achievable with virtual reality. If you are interested in speaking with Zac and creating your perfect VR experience, please send an email to hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org with the subject line VR experience. Image credit: The Metaverse by Julien Tromeur

Fall Prevention Presentation Sarah Egan-Thornhill, with The Fall Prevention Coalition of SM County, will join us at lunch to share some tips to prevent trips and falls. Sarah is an expert in fall prevention - you will leave lunch ready to create new habits to keep yourself safer! Wednesday, April 26 at noon.

Half Moon Bay Library at Senior Coastsiders Library staff will be in the Senior Coastsiders Dining Room the third Wednesday of each month during our birthday celebration. Swing by the table to check out and return books and see what's new at the library!

Senior's Dinner Club at It's Italia Come in and enjoy the fun and community of a family style dinner served at the It's Italia's "Grandfather Table" that seats 10 guests. The Senior's Dinner Club meets the second Thursday of each month (sorry, April seating is FULL) for a 5:00PM seating. Enjoy a three-course seasonal menu designed by Chef Maile del Fierro for a set price of $25 (Includes coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages and gratuity not included). Payment and reservation to be made with the Senior Coastsiders office. Space is limited to the first 10 people who sign up and pay each month. This is a great chance to meet new or old friends at one of our fine downtown establishments. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing deal!

Lunch with your instructor Pre and post class time can be a bit hectic with busy schedules. Wouldn't it be nice to sit and chat over a meal with your class instructor? Pilates and Functional Movement instructor, Kerri Dorn, will be sticking around on the first Friday of each month to have lunch in the dining room and chat with students - without the stress of starting class late or missing an appointment! Come join Kerri for lunch and a chance to chat on Friday, April 7!

Coastal Arts League Friday Art Classes Class topics/mediums change each week but class is sure to delight and educate! Join this free class on Fridays from 12:30-2:00PM.

To learn more about the Coastal Arts League and their volunteer instructors, visit coastside-artists.com/art-classes.html#/

LIve Music! Who doesn't love a little live music!? We have live music in the dining room at least once a week during lunch! Come see who's playing!

Dance Group Would an afternoon dance group be something you would like to attend in person at Senior Coastsiders? If so, please email hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org so we can gauge interest. This would just be an opportunity to dance to some fun music for exercise and socializing, not a formal class.

Clapping/percussion group -- COMING SOON Lots of you expressed interest in having a percussion group - we are working on scheduling and details so stay tuned! If you can clap, you have the necessary skills and instruments! Additional percussion instruments may be introduced. If you would be interested in a group of this sort, please email hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org

Men's Group Are you looking to connect with peers, chat about the challenges and opportunities of aging, or just find a new avenue for socializing? We are gauging interest for a group-directed men's social group that would meet at Senior Coastsiders - or out and about. If you are interested, please contact Hope Atmore by stopping by the office or at hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org. Once we have a list of a few interested parties, we will work on scheduling and planning.

Home Repair - Senior Coastsiders offers a FREE minor home repair program all year long and a larger program annually on the first Saturday of June. Contractors and volunteers provide repairs to homeowners and non-profits at no cost on the coast of San Mateo. Do you know a senior or disabled adult who needs help maintaining a safe and accessible home? We can help! Our mission is to promote successful aging by assuring people live independently in safe and accessible homes. Applications accepted year round but to be considered for our June event, application must be received no later than April 15, 2023. Please email hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org for an application or stop by the Senior Coastsiders office to pick up.

Earth Day Celebration Join in for an afternoon of information, games, food, and live music to celebrate Earth Day! There will be door prizes and giveaways. AND you can bring your e-waste and paper shredding and we will take it to the Smith Field recycling event for you! (Please limit to no more than one grocery bag of paper shredding and small e-waste items of 15 lbs. or less) We will be joined by the City of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County Office of Sustainability, Coastside Land Trust, Coastside Farmers Markets, San Mateo RCD, Master Gardeners of SMC and SF, and Friends of the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, just to name a few! Friday, April 14 from 1:30-3:30PM.

Welcome to Yoga and Welcome Back to Yoga Have you been curious about yoga, but have never taken a class? Have you enjoyed practicing yoga in the past, but have not taken a class in awhile because you are recovering from surgery, injury, illness or other life circumstance? If so, this opportunity is for you. LindaGrace offers a three or four class series to new or returning students to evaluate current strength, flexibility, balance and familiarize you with the warm ups and basic poses before you enter the Gentle Yoga Class or the Wise Woman Yoga Class. These intro classes can be arranged directly with LindaGrace at lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com

Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, April 5 from 2:30-3:30PM. The group is made up of those with Parkinson's and their family members and caregivers and provides a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and resources.

Photo Tour of Zimbabwe If traveling a great distance is out of reach, come enjoy the adventure through story and photos! In 2011, Peter Master traveled to Zimbabwe, where he was hosted by his Zimbabwean friend Wilson, who lives with his wife and children in the city of Mutare. Wilson accompanied him to several different areas of the country, including the fortress of Great Zimbabwe, from which the country derives its name. You may know Peter from the dining room where he shares his piano talents - now you can enjoy his love of adventure as well! Join in on Tuesday, April 11 at 11:00AM.

Shoreway Environmental Center Tour This tour will provide an inside look at how recyclables are sorted in the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and how compost and garbage are consolidated at the Transfer Station. RethinkWaste staff will also review bin sorting, discuss reuse and reduction tips, and answer all your tricky questions about where items belong (or don’t belong!) when you no longer need them. Our tour will begin at 9:30AM on Friday, April 21 and last approximately 1h15m. We will carpool from Senior Coastsiders (departing between 8:30-8:45AM). Please sign up in advance with the office at 650-726-9056 and indicate if you can provide a ride to others.

Let's all go to the movies! We'll provide the popcorn and the film, you just need to be entertained. Each month, we roll down the big screen in the dining room for a feature film (some old, some new). This month, join us to watch Don't Look Up Tuesday, April 11 at 3:00PM.

Celebrating Portugal with a live virtual tour and lunch International cuisine AND special programming, what could be better!? This month we will be taking a LIVE virtual tour to one of the oldest districts in Lisbon: Alfama. The name Alfama comes from Al Hammm, the root word for hammam, a bathing space during the Islamic occupation. We will find out why the neighborhood has received such name, and why and how the Islamic presence lasts for about 400 years in the city that is nowadays the capital of Portugal. We will visit the viewpoint of Portas do Sol (Doors of the Sun) and while walking down the narrow streets of Alfama, we will find out more about St. Vincent and his connection to the city's history, the Tagus river and its importance for the city’s development, and much much more! Suggested donation for the tour is $10.00 and you must sign up in advance with the office. This will be a live tour with our guide walking us through the streets of Lisbon.

Living with a Loved One with a Degenerative Disorder Living with and caring for someone with a degenerative disorder can be a long hard journey. During this presentation geared toward family members, friends, and caregivers, Transition Coach, Deni Krauss, will give tips on how to work with your loved one and how to care for yourself. Presentation will be held Monday, April 24 at 11:00AM.

Pacific Coast Dream Machines is back in 2023 and better than ever before! Dubbed "The Revival", this 30th anniversary show will showcase an impressive collection of more than 2,000 extraordinary driving, flying, and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 30th, from 10am to 4pm at Half Moon Bay Airport's Eddie Andreini Field, situated at 9850 Cabrillo Hwy. for a thrilling day of exploration and discovery. Prepare to be amazed by an array of the coolest cars, buses, motorcycles, planes, and antique engines from around the world.

Spectator admission is $25 in advance ($30 at the gate) for adults (age 18-64), $15 in advance ($20 at the gate) for ages 11-17 and 65+, Free for kids age 10 and under (with paying adult). Purchase spectator tickets on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/482826074787

Acterra’s EV Financial Incentives Clinic Think you can’t afford an EV? Think again! Learn about the many financial assistance programs available to income-qualifying residents, including the Clean Cars for All grant, Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, and county-specific programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. After presentation, attendees may request a free consultation in our post-event survey for additional guidance in identifying the programs for which they qualify. April 5, 2023 7:00-8:00PM. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)

Mindful Meditation, Saturday April 15, at 1:30PM. Introduction to Mindful Meditation followed by a discussion. This session will be facilitated by Agin' Well team members JoAnne and Kyle. You can use this time and space to connect with community and do deeper with yourself. Please come as you are. There is no experience needed.

Movie night - Gods and Monsters

Good Grief: Living with Loss On Sunday, April 16th, Reb Moshe Heyn will present as part of UUCC's Gallery View Sundays over Zoom at 11am. Grief is a natural response to loss but the pain can often feel overwhelming. Whether we are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one, or with any number of other losses, we are often left feeling that life will never be the same again. Even if that is true, there are healthy ways of coping that can help us come to terms with death and loss, and find new meaning in life.

Rabbi Moshe Heyn has worked as a Hospice Chaplain for well over a decade. He has walked with hundreds of patients through the many stages of living and dying, and has counseled and supported many of their loved ones who were left behind. He will share stories about some of his most remarkable encounters and some of the most life-changing lessons he has gleaned from them. UUCC Gallery View Sunday, April 16th, 11am, Zoom link (zoom.us meeting link https://zoom.us/j/6617755196, passcode 416762). For more information on the Unitarians on the Coast, visit uucoastside.org.

Come Dance at the Oddfellows Lodge! The Odd Fellows Lodge in Half Moon Bay has a great dance floor and offers “dance your own way” music on the first Saturday of each month. This is a great way to get some fun exercise, express yourself, and see old and new friends! As a Covid precaution windows remain open and system circulates outside air in.

More Dancing options If you are looking for more ways to get your groove on, you can join other like minded dancers via Zoom. For links and more information, email nm@montara.com. Participants can jump in or leave as needed - group is very flexible. FREE

VOTC Movie Night Thurs Apr 20 at the HMB Library featuring “Little Women” 5:30-8:00PM. Join other Village members at the movies! Little

Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. Find information on such topics as:

Check it out at https://seniors.insurance.ca.gov/

We have volunteer tech tutors three days a week. Come in and troubleshoot or learn how to better use your computer or smart phone!

Free Home Covid Tests Senior Coastsiders has home Covid tests available for older adults on a first come, first served basis. Please call or stop by for more information or to pick up a test.

Free KN95 Masks Available Senior Coastsiders has KN95 masks available for older adults. Please stop by our office. Limit 2 per person.

Friday Grocery Bus Service to the store for campus residents every Friday. Drop off available at both Safeway and New Leaf shopping centers. Bus will pick up behind the center at 12:45PM and return to campus at 2:00PM. If you would like to take advantage of this service, please call the office at 650-726-9056. Suggested donation of $2.00 round-trip.

Senior Coastsiders Cookbook - Cookin' on the Coast This collection of recipes comes from volunteers, participants, and even our own chef! Cookbooks available for purchase now for $20.00 each. Order online HERE or come to the Senior Coastsiders office. Books are also being sold at Inkspell Books at 500 Purissima Street in town.

The Consumer Corps is a secret-shopper program where customers provide anonymous feedback about their rides. By completing and submitting at least eight ride evaluation forms in a quarter, Corps members receive one Redi-Wheels ticket book = 10 tickets. All forms and stamped envelopes supplied or you can complete evaluations online. To learn more, call 650-299-1442, email sanmateopcc2@gmail.com, or go to sanmateopcc.org.

Did you know that in addition to congregate dining and home delivered meals, Senior Coastsiders provides ongoing information and assistance including referrals and care management? Information on a variety of services is available to respond to the diverse needs and interests of older adults and adults with disabilities, enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement in the community. A care manager is available on staff to consult, advise and assist older adults and adults with disabilities with the issues they may face. And, if you need transportation to the center, it can be arranged with a suggested donation of $1.00 each way. Check with the Senior Coastsiders office for more information.

Restorative Yoga is an easy way to learn to relax deeply, so your nervous system can shift from fight-or-flight to rest and digest. This is the mode where healing takes place. Using blankets and pillows as props, you are guided into comfortably supported poses, and as your body relaxes, your mind can also settle. This session will be led by Marcia Degelman, CMT, who is the senior massage therapist at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. She has been teaching Restorative Yoga since 2019 and spends her days helping people cultivate relaxation.

You must pre-register HERE to ensure you get the Zoom link. If you are unable to access Zoom at home, you can come to the center to connect on our large screen TV.

In a study conducted among older adults right here on the Coast, individuals who reported high levels of resilience had long held behaviors of contemplative practices that helped them effectively adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this study found a strong relationship between higher resilience and improved well-being. This study has just been published in an academic journal after having gone through a rigorous peer review process. If you would like to read the study, it can be accessed HERE.

Take our 5-minute survey here: www.SamTrans.com/BusStopSurvey. The survey is open until April 30.

Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82286234287

Learn more about the SamTrans Bus Stop Improvement Plan at SamTrans.com/BSIP.

Participe en una encuesta de 5 minutos aquí: www.SamTrans.com/BusStopSurvey. La encuesta estará disponible hasta el 30 de abril. 

Enlace para la reunión: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82286234287

Puede aprender más sobre el plan de mejora de las paradas de autobús aquí: SamTrans.com/BSIP.

敬请填写我们的调查问卷（只需5分钟） www.SamTrans.com/BusStopSurvey。您于4月30日前皆可填写本问卷。

线上会议链接：https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82286234287

您可在我们的官网SamTrans.com/BSIP了解更多关于「巴士车站改善计划」的资讯。

Senior Coastsiders Pet Buddy Program provides support services for seniors and their pets. Volunteers can help with temporary dog walking, in home cat care, medication assistance, transportation to the vet, and more! The program also provides pet food, cat litter, limited financial assistance towards veterinary care and adoption assistance.

We are offering many classes in one of three different formats: virtually over Zoom, in-person, or a hybrid model. We hope to have options for everyone and welcome your feedback. If it will be your first time coming to our center, please complete the My Senior Center registration HERE.

See below for the April menu, and our monthly activities calendar and class list. For a full list of class descriptions and instructors, click HERE. Please check our website for most current information on classes.

May 4^th is Coastside Gives Day. This year there are 62 worthy nonprofits for you to support that include organizations focused on education, the environment, art and culture, and human services. Senior Coastsiders is very grateful for $20,000 of matching donations that we’ve received from The Robert G Kirby Foundation Fund and $13,500 of matching donations that we’ve received from our Board members – all of whom have given for this special campaign. This year money raised will be used to offer more opportunities that promote the physical, mental and social well-being of ALL Coastside older adults. We hope Senior Coastsiders will be included in your 2023 Coastside Gives donations.  

If you believed the above statement, then you fell for my April Fools joke!! April Fools' Day is an annual custom of practical jokes and hoaxes that is celebrated on 1 April. Its origins aren’t clear. Some historians have speculated that it dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, resulting in the start of the new year being moved to January 1 instead of April 1. Those who continued to celebrate the new year during the last week of March through April 1 were called “April fools.” Another origin theory is that in ancient Rome followers of the cult of Cybele celebrated Hilaria (Latin for joyful) at the end of March by dressing up in disguises and mocking fellow citizens. There’s also speculation that April Fools’ Day was tied to the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when Mother Nature fooled people with changing, unpredictable weather. 

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