Published in the September 12 – 25, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life

 Ongoing

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course

  • A one-day course for 50 and older takes place periodically. Must call and register to get cur-rent 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.

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.

Second, fourth Monday

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 class to keep you mobile as you age. The first class is free. Check out the special offer of $2 per class (normally $3). This class takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. at 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.

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.

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].

Tuesday & Thursday

Community Closet

  • The St. Catherine Community Closet is open from 10 a.m. to noon. Get free gently used clothing and household items. Visit 13570 Depot St. Details: (408) 857-4516.

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 Wednesday

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. A permission slip is 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.

Saturdays

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 popular deli-café at the corner of 4th and Eigleberry. They play songs from their past three songbooks, available at GilroyUkuleleJam.com.

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].

Sept. 15

Coastal Cleanup Day

  • Join more than 60,000 Californians who will clean up the state’s waterways. They are looking for individuals, families and groups to help clean up West Little Llagas Creek. Gloves, bags and litter grabbers will be provided. Meet at the Corporation Yard at 9 a.m. and pick-up litter until noon. Participants younger than 18 will need to bring a volunteer waiver signed by their parents with them the morning of the event. Call (408) 310-4169 for more info, to preregister or to get a volunteer waiver.

Sept. 15 & 16

Wine Tasting Weekend

  • The Morgan Hill Historical Society invites Passport attendees to enjoy Mann Cellars and Paradise Valley wines at historic Villa Mira Monte. Bring a lunch, buy a bottle and take a relaxing break in the midst of history.

Sept. 17

Morgan Hill ZenYogaTangle Event

  • Bring focus and calm into your life with Zentangle®. Learn to relax and unwind while drawing beautiful, repetitive patterns from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. Meetings are free and open to the public. RSVP at www.linedotcalm.com. Please bring your Micron 01 pen, pencil and sketchbook.

Sept. 19

Learn about Mount Umunhum

  • Learn about the history of this landmark and enjoy a slide show of historic photos of this Cold War radar station from 10 a.m. to noon at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Cost is $10. Register at the CCC or CRC or online at www.umunhum.brownpapertickets.com. Details: (408) 782-1284.

Sept. 20

Learn About Leadership

  • Learn more about Leadership Morgan Hill, a nine-month training and development program created to inspire future leaders to community service, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Visit leadershipmorganhill.org or follow us on Facebook.

Sept. 21

Family Overnight in the Park

  • Bring the family to Community Park and enjoy a night under the stars. A barbecue, movie (“Finding Dory)” and breakfast are included. Bring a tent, sleeping bags, flashlights, and warm clothing. The cost is $15, children younger than two are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at www.mhreconline.com by Sept. 17.

Sept. 22

Youth Conversations

  • Listen to speakers and attend workshops at the Youth Conversations: Race and Social Justice, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community Center. The event is free for those 13 to 18 and includes lunch. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/48891142724.

Sept. 23

El Toro Social Club Concert Series

  • Dave Stamey will perform from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. Tickets are $25 and available at the CCC, CRC or online at dstamey.brownpapertickets.com.

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