Class cancellations The Watercolor Wednesday class will be taking a break during the month of August and will resume on September 7th. Take a break from the meeting but not from the painting! Also, Kerri Dorn's Functional Movement class is cancelled on Monday, August 8th.

Mystery Book Club This group meets the first Wednesday of each month (August 3rd this month) at 12:00PM. The group will be discussing A Better Man, by Louise Penny. 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.

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!

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

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!

Give your input Staff from the San Mateo County Public Health, Policy & Planning Department will be collecting your feedback on how they can develop a community collaboration plan on public health and to find out what public health topics are important to you. Public Health staff will be present in the dining room on Friday, August 12 from 11:30AM to approximately 1:00PM.

QiGong Summer Review The Summer of Qigong Review will begin July 5th. Every week we will share recordings of earlier classes for your review. This review will give you an opportunity to maintain continuity of weekly classes, twice per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Every time you review a class you will learn new aspects and may even feel you never even heard the material before! Previous Tuesday recordings will be played back at Senior Coastsiders on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00PM to be reviewed as a group or can be accessed at home via Zoom. Click HERE to access the reviews.

A Drive through Route 66 It is said that an army travels on its stomach. So does a road trip. Even if the lofty purpose is to drive the entire Route 66. Why do that? In the case of Kathryn Murdock, it was to celebrate her ninetieth birthday and to get glimpses into her mother and aunt’s journey the same road. Kathryn will share stories and photos from her recent trip including all the downright ludicrous sights along the way; giant milk bottles, leaning towers, and wigwam motels. And back to the stomach part – she will share stories of the road food that guided some of the drive, including some strange, and a few outstanding meals. Come prepared for laughs and to share your own stories along the way. Tuesday, August 16th at 11:00AM.

Let's all go to the movies! We'll provide the popcorn and the film, you just need to be entertained. Starting in August, we will be showing a monthly movie on our big screen in the dining room. This month, join us to watch A princess Bride on Tuesday, August 16th at 4:00PM.

A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other. Based on the William Goldman novel "The Princess Bride" which earned its own loyal audience. Starring: Cary Elwes; Mandy Patinkin; Chris Sarandon; Christopher Guest; Wallace Shawn; André the Giant; Fred Savage; Robin Wright.

Coastal Arts League Friday Art Classes have resumed! Class topics/mediums change each week.

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!

Did you know that in addition to congregate dining and home delivered meals, Senior Coastsiders provides ongoing information and assistance including referrals and case 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 case 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.

Sneakers for Good/Sneakers for Funds Do you have some gently used sneakers or athletic shoes that still have some life left in them? Consider bringing them to Senior Coastsiders where we will have a collection box through collaboration with Sneakers for Good. Sneakers collected in the program are shipped to micro-enterprises in 27 different developing countries. There they are cleaned, fixed and used as inventory to support these small businesses. Micro-enterprises allow families to pave a path out of poverty through a hand up not a hand out model. Learn more about acceptable shoes HERE. This is for gently used, clean athletic shoes ONLY.

Comment Box is Back! We are dusting off the old comment box and invite you to let us know how we are doing. Please look for the box and cards by the coffee area. Comments will be treated as anonymous unless author notes otherwise. We will do our best to respond to your constructive feedback on lunch, classes, programming - or anything - in a timely manner. Additionally, your lunch table may be randomly selected to give feedback about our nutrition program - we can't wait to hear your ideas!

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.

Grocery trips on the bus are BACK! Friday bus service to the grocery store for campus residents has resumed. Drop off available at both Safeway shopping center and New Leaf shopping center. 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.

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

International Days in the Dining Room International cuisine AND special programming? What could be better!? One day each month will feature an international dish accompanied by trivia, games, music, or activities around the featured country. Join us Wednesday, August 24th to celebrate France with a delicious ratatouille and some fun entertainment. Passports not required!

It can be hard to get to Paris, so we are bringing Paris to the senior center! For the first time, we will have a LIVE walking tour with guide in Paris. Our guide will answer questions and take us for an evening stroll (10:00AM for us!) through Le Marais district. Le Marais is one of the oldest and most cosmopolitan districts in the French capital city, which used to be a swampy area drained by Christian congregations and was then an aristocratic neighborhood in the late Middle Ages. The King of France lived there once at what became afterward the Place des Vosges, where many noble private mansions were built in the 17th century across. Today, Le Marais is a must-see place in Paris, full of trendy boutiques, bakeries, cafés, gastronomic restaurants, museums, art galleries, ravishing gardens, magnificent historical monuments, etc. We will join as a group from the Senior Coastsiders Media Room where we will have coffee and crepes, or you can participate from your own home. Tour is $10.00 per person. Join us on Friday, August, 26 at 10:00AM! Registration/payment required in advance. Please come by the Senior Coastsiders office to hold your spot - Limit 15 participants.

Instructor, James Mitchell, Ph.D., teaches MBSR and leads the Mindfulness Alumni Programs at the Osher Center for integrative health. He focuses on the connection between and application of psychology, philosophy, and mind-body practices for health and well-being. Dr. Mitchell will be the facilitator of this session which will meet on Tuesday, August 23rd at 4:00PM in the Senior Coastsiders Sunroom. Registration is requested. Please click HERE to reserve your spot.

Every time you use My Senior Center to check in for a class or activity, your name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win either two free classes of your choice or a $10 gift card to Safeway. Winners will be picked weekly, and the raffle pot will start at zero names every Monday. Contest will run August 1-31.

My Senior Center - My Active Center Now that most of our Senior Coastsiders community has become accustomed to our new My Senior Center, we are ready to introduce the next awesome feature! My Active Center will allow participants to log in from their home computer, phone, or tablet to reserve their spot in a class or activity. Additionally, this will enable us to phase in a new and more streamlined Zoom interface for those who do classes at home, and to more easily track Zoom attendance. Keep an eye out for information on how to set up your My Active Center account. And for our technology gurus, you can preview My Active Center by clicking HERE for a pdf of what is to come.

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 (August 11 this month) 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. Still plenty of space for August but sign up soon!

Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know that every time you buy something through Amazon, you could be supporting Senior Coastsiders? Visit smile.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon.com credentials. Search and choose Senior Coastsiders as your charitable organization and start shopping! Add a bookmark for smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile!

Free Home Covid Tests Senior Coastsiders has a limited supply of 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.

Sarah is a Half Moon Bay resident and long-time advocate for telling personal stories to transform lives. For over 20 years as a community leader and communications professional, she has been helping people of all ages tell their story in meaningful and impactful ways. As a 10-year board member of the Women’s History Museum of California and founding member of the multicultural initiative San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame, Sarah has created programs that empower people from all backgrounds to tell their stories in ways that change hearts and minds. You can read some of her more current work on Cisco’s Corporate Social Responsibility. HERE. Please register with the Senior Coastsiders office.

Presentation with the Alzheimer's Association Effective Communication Strategies teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Participants leave with strategies for meaningful connection with people in early, middle and late stage dementia. Presentation will be held at Senior Coastsiders on September 22 at 1:00PM. Event is free but registration is required. Please register HERE or stop by the office to reserve.

NEW Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Line - 988 Similar to 911, this new, simplified tool will connect those in need with representatives specifically trained in the management of suicide risk and other mental health crises. One of the goals of the new number is to reduce the use of 911 for suicide and mental health crises, because calling 911 in such situations too often results in inadequate or inappropriate intervention by the police or unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration. This lifeline is critical for older adults and those living with a disability because such individuals are at greater risk for mental health crises and suicide. If you are struggling with a mental health emergency, call 988.

Preview Night at the Coastal Rep Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen, and killer rabbits. Outside, there is plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine.

Beacon - Tidings Connection Here on the Coastside, we are lucky to have many great events and programs. In an effort to make our participants/readers aware of even more opportunities, we are connecting with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and cross-pollinating!

To learn more about what AAUW will be doing over the summer click HERE.

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.

See below for our current class listings and the August menu. For a full list of class descriptions and instructors, click HERE.

I recently received a surprise package at my office and on opening it found a book sent to me by one of our long time and generous supporters, Cindy Labuda. Cindy is passionate about enhancing the quality of life of older adults. The book she sent me is called “Breaking the Age Code” and is written by Becca Levy who is a Professor at Yale University[1]. Dr Levy conducts research about age beliefs which she defines as mental maps of how we expect older people to behave based on age.

[1] Levy, B. (2022). Breaking the Age Code. Random House.

Peninsula Clean Energy Looking to make your home more energy efficient? Peninsula clean Energy has an electrification program that provides income-qualified homeowners with home repairs and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost. Upgrades must include at least one electrification upgrade, such as switching from gas appliances to induction cooking, electric clothes dryers, or a heat pump water heater. To learn more go to: peninsulacleanenergy.com//home-upgrade-program.

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