Community Calendar – Published in the August 1 – 14, 2018 of Morgan Hill Life

Published in the August 1 – 14, 2018 of Morgan Hill Life

 Ongoing

AARP Safe Driving Course

• A one-day course for 50 and older takes place periodically. Must call and register to get current date and location. No tests. There is a minimal DMV certificate fee. A discount on auto insurance available upon completion. Details and to register, call (408) 779-7117 between 1 and 7 p.m. only.

 

Women’s Support Group

• An eight-week personal study with other caring women healing from post-abortion. These are individual or group sessions. Details: (408) 847-8880.

 

Mondays

Line Dancing Lessons

• Line dancing lessons take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.

 

Food Addict Meetings

• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. They meet at 7 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. Details: 800-600-6028 or www.foodaddicts.org.

 

Free Guitar Lessons

• Gorden Gibson teaches free guitar lessons at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., from noon to 1 p.m. Details: (408) 846-0414.

 

Second Monday

Parkinson’s Support Group

• Meet at the Village Green Senior Living Center, 7600 Isabella Way, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Details: Judy at (408) 607-8254.

 

Car Lovers Meet

• The Valle del Sur region of the Antique Automobile Club of America in Morgan Hill meets at 7 p.m. at the Villa Mira Monte on Monterey Road. Details: www/valledelsur-aaca.com.

 

Last Monday

Parenting Support Group

• Join with other moms to learn, share and journey through parenting at 10 a.m. Details: (408) 847-8880.

 

Second, fourth Mon.

Lions Club Morgan Hill

• The Lions Club Morgan Hill now meets at Morgan Hill Mama Mia’s at 7 p.m. Lions are known as “knights of the blind,” focusing on worldwide programs and services for the blind and visually impaired. They also participate in many local programs, such as scholarships for Morgan Hill high school seniors. Details: (408) 723 1018.

 

Mondays & Thursdays

Duplicate Bridge

• Bridge games are held at 1:20 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Details: (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected].

 

Mondays & Fridays

Get Moving for Healthier Aging

• Join other older-than-50s in a special class to keep you mobile as you age. Ease your joints, gain strength, improve balance and posture, have fun and feel better. There is no membership fee. Your first class is free. Check out the special offer of $2 per class (normally $3). The class takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. at the historic Machado School, 15130 Sycamore Ave. Contact Alison at (408) 779 2399 or [email protected].

 

Mon., Wed., Fri.,  Sat.

Join the Gilroy Gators Masters

• Workout from 5 to 6 a.m. and most Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Gilroy High School. Masters swimming is for adult swimmers looking to get in or stay in shape, or for triathletes looking for more swim time and/or instruction. Details: www.gilroygators.org or email [email protected].

Tuesdays

Ladies Golf Club

• The Gilroy Ladies Golf Club is looking for new members. Details: (408) 779-0886 or (408) 776-7509.

 

Meditation Class

• Each meditation class consists of a short introduction of the upcoming session, a 20-minute meditation, and a brief interactive discussion. The class takes place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Please e-mail artofyogamorganhill.com, or drop by 16165 Monterey Road, Suite 200. There is a suggested donation of $5, but no one will be turned away.

 

Bingo at the CCC

• Doors open at 4:15 p.m., early bird games start 5:45, regular games at 6:30 in the Hiram Morgan Hill room, at Community and Cultural Center. Must be 18 to play.

 

Tues. & Thurs.

Community Closet

• The St. Catherine Community Closet is open from 10 a.m. to noon. Get gently used clothing and household items, at no charge. Visit 13570 Depot St., San Martin. Details: (408) 857-4516.

 

Third Tuesday

Ukulele Fans Meet

• The Ukulele Society meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. All levels welcome. Details: Karen MacDonald at [email protected].

 

Every Wednesday

Recovering From Addiction

• Thrive! provides support, information and education for family recovery. They meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 Dewitt Ave. Details: Karen at (408) 666-5533.

 

Second Wednesday

South Valley Woodworkers Meet

• If you are a woodworker or enjoy working with wood you may enjoy joining the South Valley Woodworkers. Group meets at 7 p.m. in Morgan Hill. Details: www.southvalleywoodworkers.org.

 

Second, fourth Wed.

Indivisible South Valley

• Indivisible South Valley is a grassroots effort, aligned with the national Indivisible Movement, working to protect democracy and core values. Meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the clubhouse on Montoya Circle.

 

Thursdays

4-H Meeting

• Learn leadership and life skills at the Pacheco Pass 4-H meetings from 7 to 8 p.m. Details: email [email protected] or call (408) 824-8201.

 

Naranon Meeting

• These meetings are for family and friends affected by a loved one’s drug abuse. They meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Gilroy First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.

 

Fridays

Late Evening Gym

• Come to a safe space to play games and have fun from 6 to 9 p.m. at the El Portal gym, 222 I.O.O.F. Ave. Food is served. This program is for ages 13 to 19 though younger children are allowed if accompanied by a parent or sibling older than 18. Permission slip needed if attending for the first time. Details: (408) 846-0460 or (408) 846-0313.

Friday Night Bingo

• Doors open at 4 p.m. with early bird games starting at 6 p.m. at the VFW, 74 W. Sixth St.

 

Second Friday

Horsemen Meet

• The San Martin Horsemen’s Association meets at 7 p.m. at the San Martin Lion’s Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Details: www.smhorse.org.

 

Every Saturday

Ukulele Sunrise Jam

• Meet at 8:30 a.m. for an hour of early morning jamming at Café 152 Bread Company, 60 4th St. It’s a great deli-café at the corner of 4th and Eigleberry. They play songs from their past three songbooks, available at GilroyUkuleleJam.com.

 

Second Saturday

Downtown History Walk

• Take a tour from 10 a.m. to noon experience the history of downtown. Learn about the buildings and the characters who built and who operated them. Tours are free, donations welcome. Meet at the 3rd Street Plaza.

 

First, third Sundays

Grief Support Group

• This group provides a safe and respectful place to share grief. It meets at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 17175 Monterey St. Details: (408) 607-5779 or email [email protected].

 

Aug. 4

History Conversation

• Peter Coe Verbica, author of “Hard-Won Cowboy Wisdom (Not Necessarily in Order of Importance),” will discuss the Coe family’s contributions to the state, including the landmark gift by Sada Coe Robinson which put Henry W. Coe Park on the map from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hiram Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte. Peter will also share anecdotes about the family, including his mother’s attempt at roping a mountain lion while horseback on Pine Ridge. Peter is a senior financial advisor and has served as trustee and officer of various nonprofit boards. In his spare time, he teaches “Principles of Investments” at SJSU in the Economics Department. He is married to Tiffany and has four daughters.

 

Aug. 4 & 5

Wine Tasting at Villa Mira Monte

• Taste wine from Mann Cellars & Paradise Valley Vineyards from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hiram Morgan Hill House at Villa Miran Monte. Bring a picnic snack and buy a bottle and enjoy the ambiance. This is a great starting point for exploring history, regional wineries as well as shopping and dining in downtown. There is a $5 tasting fee at each winery, applies to bottle purchase.

 

Aug. 9

Visit the Human Library

• The Morgan Hill Library will host a chance for residents to “Check out” a real person, rather than a book, and learn more about the person’s story and life experiences. The aim of the Human Library is to explore and move beyond stereotypes, and learn more about each other through stories. During the event, patrons will have the opportunity to check out human “books” to read through one-on-one, 20-minute conversations. The library is located at 660 W. Main Ave. Details: (408) 779-3196 or visit www.sccl.org.

 

Aug. 10

Book Launch, Meet the Author

• Meet author Matt Brandt as he launches hos new book, “The Boy from the Forge,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at BookSmart, 1295 E. Dunne Ave. This is a coming-of-age story that skillfully combines nostalgia for friendship, first loves, and choosing one’s path into adulthood … Max’s moments of internal dialogue about how to move forward in life are true to the difficult choices teenagers today face. Details: (408) 778-6457.

 

Aug. 11

Book Launch, Meet the Author

• Meet and speak with Morgan Hill resident Charles Liegl as he launches his book “Search for the Shooting Star,” at 11 a.m., at BookSmart, 1295 E. Dunne Ave. Protagonist James Breck, a World War One veteran, is the station manager of an entertainment radio station in San Jose, in December 1941. His involvement as a material witness of an accident throws him into a case that involves an international spy ring. A Pilot since 1982, Liegl is a flight enthusiast.  At 16 he got the “flying bug” and in 1982 he was certified as a pilot. Details: 1295 E. Dunne Ave.

 

Planting California Natives

• Learn how, when and where to start or expand your landscape with beautiful California native plants from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Louise Hospital Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 9400 No Name Uno. They use limited, are easy to maintain and some are even edible. A list of plants native to this area will be provided at the talk, presented by UCCE Master Gardener Carol Peck.

 

Downtown Historic Walking Tour

• Experience the rich history of the buildings in downtown Morgan Hill from 10 a.m. to noon. Take a walk into the past and learn about the buildings and the characters that built, owned and operated them throughout the years. The docent led tours are free, and donations are graciously accepted. Meet at the Third Street Plaza in front of Coffee Guys.

 

Aug. 12

Community Picnic at Villa Mira Monte

• Come for a free day of relaxing fun and an old-fashioned picnic — tables and chairs provided from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Villa Mira Monte History Park, 17860 Monterey Road. Pack a picnic or purchase a lunch on site — hot dogs, burgers, sides and beverages will be provided by Grinds, Vines and Automobilia Café. Wine and beer will be available at a cost. The local band “Midnight Sun” will perform a little bit of country and a little bit of rock ’n roll, with a twist. Mavis McGaugh will call square dances and there will be ponies and a petting zoo for the children along with vintage crafts and games. The antique Morgan Hill police car will be on hand for photo ops.

 

Aug. 13 – 16

Boost Math Skills

• The Morgan Hill Community Adult School is offering free math enrichment classes in August. The Aug. 13 to 16 pre-algebra to beginning algebra classes take place from 5 to 8:45 p.m., at the Adult School, 17960 Monterey Road. There will also be a basic math class from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 20-24. Details and to register: Call (408) 476-6747.

 

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