Published in the December 24, 2014 – January 6, 2014 issue of Morgan Hill Life

Every weekend
Bingo benefits bands
• The Live Oak Emerald Regime holds bingo games at the Britton Middle School Auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave., to support band programs. Saturday, doors open at 4:15 p.m., games start at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, doors open at 11:45 a.m., games start 1:15 p.m. For more information visit www.emeraldregime.org/bingo_page.htm.

Daily
Walking program
• Join others in evening and Saturday morning walks. Meet at the Morgan Hill Shopping Center (Main and Hale avenues) for walks from 6 to 7 p.m. They also walk for 90 minutes Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m. The walks are at a moderate pace and include hills. For more information, call (408) 779-7592 or e-mail [email protected].

Play Bocce Ball
• The new Bocce Ball court just west of the Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., is reserved for senior players from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, but open on a first-come, first-serve basis when not reserved. For more information, call (408) 782-1284.

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 starting at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. There is a $20 buy-in, $30 electronic and paper buy-in. Flash games available. For information, call (408) 782-1284 or visit www.fmhsc.org.

Every Friday
Breastfeeding support group meets regularly
• Join other women at 10 a.m. at the Casa Natal Birth Center, 50 W. Main St., Suite D. For more information, call (408) 778-7583.

Every Saturday
Saturday morning sports
• All teens are invited to play basketball and soccer from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday mornings at Community Park. Led by Teen Center staff, members and guests (ages 12 to 18) are welcome to play. Community Park is located at 171 W. Edmndson Ave. For more information, call (408) 310-4273 or email [email protected].

Through Feb. 15
Learn about healthcare
• Confused about health care options? Visit Health Markets Insurance from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday to learn more about free Covered California enrollment. Health Markets Insurance is located at 16985 S. Monterey Road (next to the Dollar Tree).

Dec. 26
Teen Center jam session
• Do you play an instrument? Do you want to make some incredible music with some incredible teens? Bring you friends and instrument to the Teen Center and join in on the jam session. Come sit back, listen, play or ask a fellow teen to teach you something. The free jam is for those 12 to 18 and takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. For more information, call (408) 310-4273, email [email protected] or visit www.mhcrc.com.

Dec. 28
Duplicate Bridge
• Join a large group of Bridge players who pair up with a partner to play a challenging game of Duplicate Bridge, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Facilitated by Winston Stone. For more information, call (408 782-1284.

Jan. 1
Bingo Marathon
• A New Year’s Day bingo marathon, hosted by the Live Oak High School Emerald Regime, will be held in the Britton Middle School auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. First session begins at 10 a.m. and the second session about 2 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].

Teen Center card games
• Bring your game face to the card game night, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. The free games are for those 12 to 18. For more information, call (408) 310-4273 or email [email protected].

Jan. 2
Late night movies
• The latest and greatest movies out on DVD are coming to the Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Grab a bowl of popcorn and settle in for a fun night and a free movie. For more information, call (408) 310-4273 or email [email protected].

Jan. 3
Rhythm, rattle and rock
• A lively and noisy half hour of songs, dance, instruments and fun take place at 3 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Come rattle a shaker, clap your hands, wave a scarf and have a ball. For more information, call (408) 779-3196 or visit www.sccl.org.

Jan. 8
Teen Center Trivia Night
• From pop culture to modern science, Trivia Night covers all the bases using quick thinking and knowledge. Test you thinking skills with an hour of exciting trivia beginning at 5 p.m. at the Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. For more information, call (408) 310-4273 or email [email protected].

Jan. 9
Learn to make jewelry
• Children who attend this creative class from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., will learn to make beautiful jewelry, including bracelets, bookmarks and decorative pins. In each session, children from 6 to 12 will come away with a unique treasure for themselves or as a gift. This is a drop-off program and cost $7. For more information, call (408) 310-4252 or visit www.mhcrc.com.

Jan. 10
Healthy cooking with kids
• This class is designed to introduce children to healthy food choices and different cooking techniques. Children from 5 to 12 will learn to have “fun” in the kitchen using various cooking supplies while creating a yummy lunch. The class takes oplace at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. The cost is $15 for residents, $10 for CRC members, $20 for non residents and $15 for non-resident CRC member. For more information, call (408) 310-4252 or visit www.mhcrc.com

Polar bear plunge
• Dust off your swimsuit and starf off the new year by taking a “plunge” down a slide into an unheated pool, then warm up in a heated insructional pool. The plunge is for all ages and takes place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center, 16200 Condit Road. The cost is $15 for those taller than four feet, $7 for those shorter than four feet. All proceeds benefit the Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information, call (408) 782-2134 or email [email protected].

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