Community Calendar – Published in the September 26 – October 9, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life

Published in the September 26 – October 9, 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, 275 E. Dunne Ave., 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.

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.

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.

First Wednesday

MH Flower Lovers meet

• The Morgan Hill Flower Lovers meeting will resume at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center from 12:15 to 2 p.m. LCFF gardener Joan Cloutlier will discuss planning fall and winter vegetable gardens.

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.

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.

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.

Second Saturday

Downtown History Walk

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

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. 26

Learn about Buenos Aires

• If you have interest in visiting Buenos Aires, also known as the Paris of South America, you can now learn about this city in this class from 10 a.m. to noon at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Learn about the city’s history, its layout and its different neighborhoods and the music of the city, the Tango! Register at the CCC or CRC or online at www.buenosaires.brownpapertickets.com. Details: (408) 782-1284.

Oct. 6

Home Composting Workshop

• Discover the benefits of gardening using your own compost! Learn basic backyard techniques in a fun and simple free workshop taught by a Santa Clara County Master Composter from 10 a.m. to noon at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. A free compost bin will be given to one lucky participant. Pre-registration is required. Please call (408) 918-4640 to register.

History Conversations

• Kris McKee Maas, a third-generation Californian whose family arrived in San Jose in the 1850s, will speak about her experiences growing up in San Jose, traveling the world and raising longhorn cattle from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the Hiram Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte.

Oct. 6 & 7

Wine Tasting at Hiram Morgan Hill House

• Taste wine from Mann Cellars and Paradise Valley Vineyards from noon to 5 p.m., at the Hiram Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte. Bring a picnic and buy a bottle and enjoy the ambiance. The $5 tasting fee applies at each winery and will be applied to bottle purchase.

Oct. 7

Music at Advent

• Music at Advent Lutheran is presenting “Worthy to be Praised: A Gospel Celebration” for its mid-fall concert. All are invited to the 5:30 p.m. concert. There is no cost to attend, but donations will be gratefully accepted to help support Music at Advent. Advent Lutheran Church is located at 16870 Murphy Ave. Details: (408) 779-3551 or email [email protected]. Visit www.advent-lutheran.org.

Oct. 10

State of the Schools

• Morgan Hill Unified School District is teaming with the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce and Morgan Hill Life newspaper to engage the community with the Third Annual State of the Schools Address. Everyone is invited to this talk given by Superintendent Steve Betando at 6 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Details: (408) 779-9444.

Oct. 11

Theater Costume Sale

• The Gavilan College Theatre Arts program is having a costume from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Browse an assortment of unique costumes. Prices range from $1 to $20 and are sold as is. Debit and credit cards accepted.

Military Benefits Presentation

• Have you or your spouse served in the military? Do you have questions about benefits, resources or programs available through the Veteran Benefits or Veteran Health Administration, or California Department of Veteran Affairs? Learn more from 9:30 a.m. to noon from representatives from the Santa Clara County Office of Veterans Affairs and the California Department of Veterans Affairs at the Centennial Recreation Center/Teen Center, 171 West Edmundson Ave. Details: Denise Melroy at (408) 310-4255.

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