Published in the September 14-27, 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].

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 theme and participants can select a cookbook/recipe within the theme and share it.

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
Grieving and Loss Support Group
• The loss of a loved one or close friend brings forth a wide range of emotions which may be difficult to understand and handle. Join fellow grief travelers in a safe, confidential environment. Located at the Centennial Recreation Senior Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Debbie Vasquez (408) 310-4254 or [email protected].

Every Friday
Free breastfeeding support group
• Join others at 10:30 a.m. at the Casa Natal Birth Center, 50 W. Main St., Suite C. For more information, call (408) 778-7583 or visit www.casa-natal.com/#!classes-and-groups/chlv.

Every weekend
Bingo benefits bands
• The Live Oak Emerald Regime holds bingo games at Britton Middle School, 80 W. Central Ave. Saturday, the doors open at 4:15 p.m., Sunday the doors open at 11:45 a.m. For more information visit www.emeraldregime.org/bingo_page.htm.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sun.
Play Pickleball
• Join other active adults for drop-in Pickleball games every week at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave,. 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. All levels are welcome. Balls and paddles provided. The games are free for CRC members, $8 for non-member seniors. Check it out at www.usapa.org/what-is-pickleball.

Sept. 14
Author, educator visits library
• Dr. Francisco Jiménez will speak about his latest book, “Taking Hold: From Migrant Childhood to Columbia University.” Jiménez is a professor emeritus at Santa Clara University. His talk begins at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Visit friendsmhlibrary.org.

Energy Upgrade California Workshop
• The County of Santa Clara Office of Sustainability is offering a free informational workshop for homeowners from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. Single-family homeowners can be eligible for incentives up to $6,800. Eligible improvements include air sealing; duct sealing; attic insulation; high-efficiency furnaces, cooling systems and water systems; wall insulation; and much more. Please RSVP at www.MorganHillRebates.Eventbrite.com. For more information, call (866) 878-6008.

Sept. 17
Annual Founder’s Day Dinner
• Honor the heritage of those in Morgan Hill who have helped shape the community at the 47th Annual Founder’s Day Dinner. The event begins with a 5 p.m. social and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Tickets are $65 and available at www.morganhillhistoricalsociety.org.

California Coastal Cleanup Day
• This is a chance for individuals, families and groups to enhance the health of West Little Llagas Creek and its wildlife from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will concentrate on picking up litter in and around the creek. Gloves, bags and litter grabbers will be provided. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Corporation Yard, 100 Edes Court. Participants younger than 18 will need to bring a volunteer waiver signed by their parents with them the morning of the event. For more information, to preregister or to get a volunteer waiver, call (408) 310-4169.

Sept. 18
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• Join the Leadership Morgan Hill Class of 2016 as they unveil their project from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Loritta Bonfante Johnson Education Center, 85 Tilton Ave. They transformed the vacant lot next to the center, home of Central High school, into a serene atmosphere for the community.
Refreshments will be served and no RSVP is required.

Sept. 27, 28 & 29
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 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27, at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 28, at the Law Offices of James Ward, 7888 Wren Ave., Ste. S-140; and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 29, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey St. Seating is limited, so call (800) 546-9273 to register.

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