Published in the June 22 – July 5, 2016 issue of Morgan Hill Life
Daily
Walking program
• Join others in evening and Saturday morning walks. Meet at Main and Hale avenues for walks from 6 to 7 p.m. They also take 90-minute walks every Saturday at 9 a.m. These walks are at a moderate pace and include some hills. For more information, call (408) 779-7592 or e-mail [email protected].
Weekly
Play Pickleball
• Join other active adults for drop-in Pickleball games every week at the Centennial Recreation Center. Mondays from 8:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sundays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Pickleball is the fastest growing adult sport in America. All levels are welcome. Balls and paddles provided. The games are free for CRC members, $8 for non-member seniors. Never heard of the game? Check it out at: www.usapa.org/what-is-pickleball.
Second Monday
Cookbook book club
• Join the Cookbook Book Club from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library, 660 W. Main Ave. Each month will feature a different theme and participants can select a cookbook/recipe within the theme and share it with the group. They are also planning a potluck-style sharing of the recipes each meeting.
Every Tuesday
Bingo benefits seniors
• Bingo is played at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, to raise funds to benefit the Morgan Hill Senior Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. There is a $20 buy-in, $30 electronic and paper buy-in. For more information, call (408) 782-1284 or visit www.fmhsc.org.
Kiwanis meet regularly
• The Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club meets at 7 p.m. at Mama Mia’s, 275 E. Dunne Ave. For more information, call (408) 659-0350.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Woodworkers meet
• If you are a woodworker or enjoy woodworking and would like to share your skills and experience you might enjoy the South Valley Woodworkers. They meet at 7 p.m. Visit www.southvalleywoodworkers.org for more information.
Every Thursday
Learn public speaking skills
• Are you interested in building your public speaking and leadership skills? If so, come and check out the Morgan Hill Toastmasters Club’s weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m. at GVA Cafe, corner of Second Street and Monterey Road. For more information, visit www.morganhill.toastmastersclubs.org.
Every Friday
Breastfeeding support group
• Join others at 10 a.m. at the Casa Natal Birth Center, 50 W. Main St., Suite D. For more information, call (408) 778-7583.
Learn about history
• Meet others at noon for a round table history conversation at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Road. Contact Mike at (408) 234-6377 for more information.
Every weekend
Bingo benefits bands
• The Live Oak Emerald Regime holds bingo games at Britton Middle School, 80 W. Central Ave. Saturday, doors open at 4:15 p.m., Sunday, doors open at 11:45 a.m. For more information visit www.emeraldregime.org/bingo_page.htm.
June 23
Celebrate downtown
• The community is invited to celebrate the parking garage, plaza and the many improvements to downtown from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Third Street. Activities include a tarantula-naming contest, face painting, a bounce house, painting classes, live music by the Fast Lane Band and more. Mayor Steve Tate will speak at 6 p.m. and the band will play from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
June 25
A Prohibition Party in Morgan Hill
• The Morgan Hill Historical Society Presents the 2nd Annual Speakeasy: A Prohibition Party.
Come for dinner, a no host bar with prohibition era drinks, live music, dancing and more from 7 to 10 p.m. at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey St. Prohibition era attire is encouraged but not required. Tickets are $59 and proceeds benefit the Morgan Hill Historical Society. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
June 25
Book sale
• The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 660 W. Main Ave. All books are $1 or less, children’s books are .10 each. There will be a 2 p.m. $5 bag sale, or $4 if you bring your own standard size bag. A members-only preview takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. Memberships are available at the door. Teachers and nonprofits may take books for free at the end of the sale, but must pre-register with Carol at (408) 782-9029.
June 25 and July 16
Get involved with CMT
• Christian Music Theatre is a day camp for children of all faiths that uses the performing arts to cultivate respect. Children will be involved in drama, music, choreographed movement and art (set, costume and prop construction). The week culminates with a performance and every performs. Session 1, “Sinchi Sacha” takes place June 20 to 25 with a performance June 25 at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. For more information contact (408) 779-3551 or email [email protected].
June 28, 29 & 30
Estate Planning and Medi-Cal Planning Seminars
• Join attorney Jim Ward for a 90-minute educational workshop, breaking down inheritance tax myths, inaccurate information regarding qualifying for Medi-Cal and the legal steps needed to protect assets with a sound living trust. The seminars are free to the public and are held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 28, San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road, Hollister; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 29, Ward Law Office, 7888 Wren Ave., Suite D-140, Gilroy; and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 30, the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
June 29
Financial workshop
• Marisa Otto, Edward Jones Financial Advisor invites the public to a “Health Care and Your Retirement” workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road. They will discuss Medicare coverage and traditional medical expenses, long-term care and strategies for addressing uncovered expenses. Refreshments and snacks to be served. RSVP by June 27 by calling Stephanie Littleton at (408) 788-4400.
July 2
Sister City celebration
• A celebration will be held to commemorate the 10 years of cultural exchange relationship with Morgan Hill’s Sister City, Mizuho-machi, Tokyo, Japan, at Villa Mira Mont, 17860 Monterey Road. The celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, and the public is invited to attend and listen to dignitaries recount the memories and achievements of cultural exchange between the two. In addition there will be presentations of the National anthems of both countries and Taiko drum performances.
July 4
Independence Day Bingo
• BINGO! The Live Oak Emerald Regime will host a special session of bingo. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., warm-ups at 2:45 and regulars 3:15. Regular session buy-in prices. All paper games will pay $250 today. Free dauber, door prizes and give-aways. Plan is to play as many 1199s and 5-strips as possible during this special session timed so you don’t miss the parade, BBQ or the fireworks. Come enjoy the Fourth at Britton Auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave. This Bingo supports after school band programs.
July 8
Free residents day at aquatic center
• Enjoy a free day of water activities at the Dennis Kennedy Aquatic Center from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. A proof of residency is required.
July 11 to 15
TheaterFun Summer Camp
• A week longs summer camp for aspiring actors will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Playhouse. They will be auditioning, getting parts, scripts and putting on “A Year With Frog and Toad,” lots of acting, singing and dancing. There will be a performance at 3 p.m. July 15. The cost is $225 per child, $10 discount per additional sibling. The camp is for children 6 to 17, and takes place at the Morgan Hill Playhouse, 17000 Monterey St. Register now by calling Carol at (408)778.6231or e-mail [email protected]. For more information, visit www.theaterfun.com.
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