Sending warm wishes to Members this March, Lisanne Kennedy, Recreation Coordinator
Welcome to March Members,
February flew past! Advanced Balance proved to be a popular addition, and we are working with West Valley College to add another class time slot. Members painted a serene sunset scene with Brooke. Look to join us for our next Paint Party in April. All painting materials are provided thanks to El Camino Health. Great Getaway bus trips had a sweet outing at Dandelion Chocolate Factory just in time for Valentines Day and cheered on the Warriors to a win at the Chase Center. Summer trips are now live and selling fast. Hands on Art crafted textured heart canvases. Guest Speaker Sally Duplantier explored the science behind our love of sugar and offered suggestions on how to curb cravings. Twenty-four Mah Jongg players put their skills to the test in our tournament. Congratulations to first place finisher Kelly Heuschkel! Our gratitude to member Kalane for once again being Queen of the Tiles and lending her expertise to make this event possible! Team trivia is now a monthly program; this month's event ended in a dramatic sudden death tie between team New Friends and team Cupid, ultimately, Linda, Wayne, Eileen and Herman get bragging rights and brought home Olympicthemed trophies. February Food for Thought explored Heart Healthy Foods. We challenge you to increase your intake of veggies, fruits, and whole grains and reduce processed foods, saturated fats, and sodium.
Moving on to March! Be sure to RSVP and save the date for Friday, March 13th from 5:00PM7:00PM for a Spring Fling Social Dance with LIVE MUSIC by Retro Notes a San Francisco Bay Area Jazz and Swing Band! Come dressed in bright colors or floral and enjoy dancing, refreshments, and the band! Open to the public as well, so invite a friend too. Tickets are $5 for members and $15 for non-members. The new
monthly program Boost Your Mood will kick off on March 10th with a special guest speaker on Motivation. Boost Your Mood will continue monthly, and Jackie will guide this interactive group to discuss tools and topics centered on increasing well-being. Volunteer Sean from the Table Tennis Club that plays at the Joan Pisani Community Center is looking to share his love of Ping Pong with 55 Plus members in March. If you are new to Ping Pong and want to learn RSVP for a free “Intro to Ping Pong” meetup so you can join in our ongoing dropin play in future months. Zumba classes with Kiana will be back in April, until then Angela will be teaching a standing low impact class on Thursdays at 1pm to keep members moving. Also, this month we look forward to another Bocce Social in Saratoga, learning about power greens at Food for Thought, celebrating Mardi Gras with Jackie’s Jewels, and crafting rope beehives at Hands on Art. Guest speaker this month is member Lyn, an expert in conquering clutter, followed by representatives from the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation providing an update on their community center campaign.
Paint Party: Serene Sunsets
Mah Jongg Tournament Winners
Guest Speaker: Our Love of Sugar
Great Getaway: Dandelion Chocolate
NEW Advanced Balance Fitness Class
Hands on Art
Mah Jongg Tournament
Team Trivia Winning Team
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *NO DROP INS
10:00AM-1:30PM
Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM
Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:00PM
Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:15PM-4:15PM
Bouquets to Art (Bus Trip) * SOLD OUT
8:00AM-6:00PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM
Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM
Mah Jongg Lessons (Rm 3) *FULL
10:00AM-12:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM ZUMBA WILL RETURN IN APRIL - CHECK OUT
LOW IMPACT FITNESS ON THURSDAYS!
MARCH 1ST-14TH
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3)
9:30AM-12:30PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:40PM-1:55PM
NEW Advanced Balance (Hall) *FULL
1:15PM-2:15PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
Jackie's Jewels: Mardi Gras Beads (214) *FULL
2:00PM-3:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 2)
10:00AM-12:30PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM
Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
NEW Low Impact Fitness w/ Angela (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM Prize BINGO (Hall)
3:00PM-4:00PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Bocce Social (JPCC Saratoga) *RSVP 2:00PM-4:00PM 9 10 11
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *NO DROP INS
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:15PM-4:15PM
HICAP by Appt (Rm 2)
9:00AM-12:30PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM Mah Jongg Lessons (Rm 3) *FULL 10:00AM-12:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15P M Ping Pong Single Table (Rm 5)
1:00PM-3:00PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM NEW Boost Your Mood w/ Special Speaker on Motivation (Hall) *RSVP
1:30PM-2:30PM
CALENDAR LEGEND:
Community Event
Guest Speaker
Great Getaway
Low-Cost Fitness
$5 Drop-in for Yoga
$10 Drop-in for ZUMBA
Monthly Event
No Class
Service Group
Special Event
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3)
9:30AM-12:30PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:40PM-1:55PM
NEW Advanced Balance (Hall) *FULL
1:15PM-2:15PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 3:00PM-4:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 2)
10:00AM-12:30PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
NEW Low Impact Fitness w/ Angela (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Social Dance - Spring Fling w/ LIVE MUSIC (Hall) *$5/$15 5:00PM-7:00PM
APRIL SAVE THE DATES: CELEBRATION OF ARTS
Thursday 4/9 - Great Getaway: Symphony & High Tea *$145
Monday 4/13 - Special Event - Drumming Circle *RSVP
Friday 4/17 - Food For Thought: Eggsciting Eggs *RSVP
Thursday 4/23 - Team Trivia *RSVP
Thursday 4/23 - Member Book Club - Care Histories by Kate Atkinson
Friday 4/24 - Great Getaway: Earth Day Adventure *$90
Sunday 4/26 - Thrifted Treasure Shop and Sell Event
Monday 4/27 - Paint Party - Cherry Blossoms *RSVP
Thursday 4/30 - Guest Speaker: Safe and Supported at Home *RSVP
APRIL SPECIAL: HANDS ON ART EVERY FRIDAY 10:00 AM & 11:00AM
Friday 4/3 - Hands on Art: Copper Wire Suncatchers *RSVP
Friday 4/10 - Hands on Art: Wood Wall Hangings *RSVP
Friday 4/17 - Hands on Art: Wild Flower Frames *RSVP
Friday 4/24 - Hands on Art: Air Plant Holders *RSVP
MARCH 16TH-31TH
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *NO DROP INS
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:15PM-4:15PM
SALA by Appt (Rm 2)
9:00AM-12:30PM Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM Mah Jongg Lessons (Rm 3) *FULL
10:00AM-12:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM
Intro to Ping Pong w/ Coach Sean (Rm 5) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3)
9:30AM-12:30PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:40PM-1:55PM
NEW Advanced Balance (Hall) *FULL
1:15PM-2:15PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
3:00PM-4:00PM
Guest Speaker: Conquer the Clutter (Lounge) *RSVP
10:00AM-11:45AM
Guest Speaker: LG Thrives Community Center Status Update (Lounge) *RSVP
11:00AM-11:45AM
Mexican Train (Rm 2)
10:00AM-12:30PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM
NEW Low Impact Fitness w/ Angela (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM
Hands on ArtRope Beehives (Hall) *FULL
10:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM
Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM
Food For Thought: Power Greens (Hall) *RSVP
3:30PM-4:30PM 23 24 25 26 27
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *NO DROP INS
10:00AM-1:30PM
Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:00PM
Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM
Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP
2:00PM-3:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:15PM-4:15PM
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM
Mah Jongg Lessons (Rm 3) *FULL
10:00AM-12:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM
Intro to Ping Pong w/ Coach
Sean (Rm 5) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
St. Mary’s Bridge (Rm 5) *NO DROP INS
10:00AM-1:30PM Wood Carving Group (Rm 206)
10:00AM-2:00PM Hand & Foot Canasta (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:00PM
Sit and Be Fit w/ Angela (Hall) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM Badminton (Hall)
3:15PM-4:15PM NO STAY FIT OR BALANCE
AWARENESS - JOIN SIT AND BE FIT!
Tuesday Town Walk (Lounge)
9:15AM-11:00AM Mah Jongg (Hall)
10:00AM-12:30PM Mah Jongg Lessons (Rm 3) *FULL
10:00AM-12:00PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM Intro to Ping Pong w/ Coach
Sean (Rm 5) *RSVP
1:00PM-2:00PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
Healing Hearts: Grief Support (Lounge)
1:30PM-3:00PM
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3)
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Art & Music Appreciation (Lounge) *RSVP
12:40PM-1:55PM NEW Advanced Balance (Hall) *FULL
1:15PM-2:15PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 3:00PM-4:00PM
Mexican Train (Rm 2)
10:00AM-12:30PM Team Trivia (Hall)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Member Book Club: A Great Deliverance (Lounge)
12:00PM-1:15PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM NEW Low Impact Fitness w/ Angela (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5 1:00PM-2:00PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall) 1:00PM-3:00PM
Elkhorn Slough (Bus Trip) *SOLD OUT
9:00AM-5:30PM Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM Stay Fit (Hall) *RSVP 1:00PM-2:00PM Balance Awareness (Hall) *RSVP 2:00PM-3:00PM
Bridge (Hall) $5 *RSVP
9:30AM-12:30PM Canasta (Rm 3)
9:30AM-12:30PM Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
Yoga - Chair or Mat (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
3:00PM-4:00PM NO ART & MUSIC
APPRECIATION OR ADVANCED BALANCE - WVC SPRING BREAK
Mexican Train (Rm 2)
10:00AM-12:30PM Pinochle (Rm 3)
12:30PM-4:15PM Ping Pong 2 Tables (Hall)
1:00PM-3:00PM
NEW Low Impact Fitness w/ Angela (YRC Rm B) *REGISTER $5
1:00PM-2:00PM Prize BINGO (Hall) 3:00PM-4:00PM
Artist Workshop (Hall)
9:00AM-12:00PM
Hands on Art - Copper Wire Suncatchers (Hall) *RSVP
10:00AM-11:00AM 11:00AM-12:00PM
Ping Pong (Rm 5)
10:00AM-12:00PM
NO STAY FIT OR BALANCE
AWARENESS - WVC SPRING BREAK
CLASSES AND GROUP DESCRIPTIONS
• AARP DRIVER SAFETY - 2 Day Course and 1 Day Refresher offered in person bi-monthly. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule.
• NEW ADVANCED BALANCE - More challenging movements, dynamic exercises, strength, and core training. Ideal for active older adults with good baseline mobility. Partnership with West Valley College. Instructor: Melissa Wheeler
• ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION – Interactive class exploring and discussing influential artists and musicians. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• ARTIST WORKSHOP - Open workspace. Bring in your materials and work on your individual projects with our welcoming community of artists. No formal instruction.
• BADMINTON - Drop-in play. All levels welcome. Equipment provided.
• BALANCE AWARENESS - Develop a foundation of balance for functional fitness and fall prevention. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• BEADING WORKSHOP - Piece together your own jewelry with Jackie. All levels welcome. Materials and projects provided.
• BINGO - Get out your dauber and get ready to have some fun! Join us monthly for prize BINGO.
• BINGOCIZE® - Evidence based 10-week program that combines BINGO with gentle exercises and fall prevention tips. Stay active, boost your brain and connect with others. Instructor: Santa Clara County
• BOOK CLUB - Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. Pick up the booklist from the 55 Plus Office.
• NEW BOOST YOUR MOOD - Everyone can benefit from more happiness. Interactive program to discuss topics and tools centered on increasing well-being as you meet new friends.
• FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Bring your appetite for learning something new about food and sample the subject matter.
• GREAT GETAWAY – Local bus trips arranged monthly. Additional fees and registration required. $10 discount for members.
• GUEST SPEAKER – Bringing a variety of local experts to share their knowledge with us. Suggestions welcome!
• HAND & FOOT CANASTA – Calling all Canasta players! See the 55 Plus office for a list of rules and a description of play.
• HANDS ON ART – Tap into your creative side with a new project each month exploring different mediums. All levels welcome. Materials provided.
• HEALING HEARTS – Grief support group open to both women and men. Find solace in the company of other singles as we process our grief together and make new friends. Leave with some journaling prompts to work through until our next meeting.
• HICAP – In-person appointments with a trained volunteer for free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Call 408-350-3288. Funded by the California Department of Aging and Sourcewise.
• MAH JONGG – American Mah Jongg players group, some knowledge of game play required. Interested in learning to play? Inquire with the 55 Plus office.
• MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES - Be the first player to lay down your dominoes. It's a lots of fun and just a few key rules. All levels.
• PAINT PARTY - Sip, paint and socialize with us. Follow a video tutorial creating a fun seasonal painting. All materials provided. All levels.
• PING PONG – Drop in to socialize and play. Equipment provided.
• PINOCHLE - Double Deck Pinochle. Experienced players only, no instruction.
• SALA - Senior Legal Aid – On site appointments for free legal services. Contact the 55 Plus Office to schedule.
• S.E.A.T. - SUPPORTED EXERCISE FOR AGELESS TRAINING – Chair-assisted low impact aerobics class designed to boost strength, balance, and flexibility using resistance bands. Instructor: Angela Liu. Pre-registration required $5/class.
• SIT AND BE FIT – Chair exercise class aiming to improve balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Low to moderate intensity and use of resistance bands. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• SPECIAL EVENTS (MONTHLY) – Dances, High Tea, Boats & BBQs, July Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Holiday Social, Bocce, and more!
• NEW STANDING LOW IMPACT FITNESS – Exercise aiming to improve strength, balance, and functional movements. Get a full body workout and increase range of motion. $5/ Class. Instructor: Angela Liu
• STAY FIT – Seated exercise class focusing on range of motion and building strength with resistance bands. Partnership with West Valley College. Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• ST. MARY’S BRIDGE – Looking for intermediate level bridge players interested in subbing. Inquire with 55 plus office. No Drop Ins
• TEAM TRIVIA – Teams of three or four put their knowledge to the test with a variety of topics.
• TUESDAY TOWN WALKERS - Get Moving! Walk to local areas at your own pace, socialize and explore Los Gatos.
• WEDNESDAY GAME DAY/BRIDGE - Staff coordinate tables of over 40 Bridge players each week! Sign up with the 55 Plus office required.
• WOOD CARVING – Turn pieces of wood into objects of art. Group helps mentor all levels of carvers to improve your skills.
• YOGA – Practice from a chair or mat or both. Boost energy, reduce stress, improve flexibility and balance. Preregistration required $5/class.
• ZUMBA GOLD - Join this easy-to- follow dance workout that focuses on balance, range of motion, coordination and fun! Perfect for an active older adult. Pre-registration required $5/class.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 55 Plus Members, join us for a FREE opportunity to become part of #First100 Mental Health First Aiders in Los Gatos. Let's build a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported! Take a FREE Mental Health First Aid Certification Course and learn how to identify, understand and respond to mental health challenges in adults. Learn how to talk about and support anxiety, depression, isolation, and more. Plus learn self-care strategies for resilience.
WHERE: Los Gatos Adult Recreation CenterRoom 214
WHEN: Thursday May 7th & 14th from 9:00AM-1:00PM
RSVP with the 55 Plus Office
Carnegie Library History Tour
Thursday, March 19, 11 AM @ New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
Over 100 years ago, Andrew Carnegie built almost 2000 libraries across the U.S., including one in Los Gatos! Learn what happened to this vanished landmark. Featuring Shawnte Santos from the Los Gatos Library!
Check out local spring hiking opportunities with other older adults.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
LG THRIVES FOUNDATION MONDAY MORNING MOVIES
INFO - Tickets are $10 for movie, coffee, and pastry. Purchase online at losgatosthrives.org/monday- movie
WHERE - CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, 43 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95
WHEN - First Mon. of the Month @ 9:45AM-12:45PM
LIVE OAK PROGRAMS
INFO - Weekday meal program for older adults call 408.354.0707. Day program for seniors with mild to moderate dementia & respite for caregivers call 408.354.4782.
WHERE - Los Gatos Methodist Church, 111 Church St.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR
PROGRAM
INFO - Peer support and referrals.
WHERE - Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos WHEN - Tuesdays @ 10:00AM-3:00PM
DROP IN TECH HELP @ LOS GATOS LIBRARY
WHERE - 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
WHEN - Tuesdays 3:00PM-4:30PM
WVCS MOBILE FOOD PROGRAM
INFO - FREE access to food including fresh produce, meat, dairy, dry goods, and canned food. Call for more info 408.471.6123
WHERE - Next to Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave
WHEN - 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10:00AM- 11:15AM
LOS GATOS ROTARY BLOOD DRIVE
INFO - Donate blood in March for a change to win two club suite tickets to the April 9th Warriors VS. Lakers game!
WHERE - St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 20 University Ave., Los Gatos, CA, 95030
WHEN - Saturday March 21, 8:30AM-1:00PM
with librarian Shawnte Santos
Crossword #51
Use the clues to fill in the crossword.
Across
1.____ back: reimbursed
6.Salt mineral
9.Weather bureau tool
10.Walk in a line: single ___
11.Fine dinnerware
13. TV Guide span
14.Company’s central office
17.Suffix with ideal
18.Puts into print
19.English exam finale, often
21.Best friend forever, abb.
22.Skunk’s defense
23.On the move
24.1950s music genre from Jamaica
27.Bringing into being
30. Days of ___ Lives
Crossword #51 (clues)
31.Study in depth
32.Affirmative action?
Across
exam finale, often
27.Bringing into being
32.Affirmative action? Down
2.She falls down a rabbit hole
3.Awful; ghastly
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4.Driver’s license and others
5.Mythical monster
6.Another name for backbone
7.Makes a sketch
8.Comprehends; grasps
12.Adequate
14.“Living high on the ___”
15.Casual, short-sleeved tops
16.Dinner arrangement
20.Chopsticks alternative
21.Sis’s male sibling
24.Wild blue yonder
25.Operatic solo
26.Card between “flop” and “river” in hold ’em
27.Cause of sleep disturbance for a princess
28.Operate
29.Zeus, for one
ACROSS
London Then and Now (clues)
4.Royal residence in London; _____ Palace
6.A banger is a type of this
8.Type of rose; architectural style
9.Very large Ferris wheel by the Thames; _____ Eye
10.These might be double-decker in London
11.Smog is a form of this
12.Large church
13.Tower of London treasure; _____ Jewels
15.Brit’s word of surprise
17.Bridge that crosses the Thames
19. Oliver Twist author
20.Commonly served with fish
21.Canine that is abundant and hunted in the Greater London area
22.Mythical monster on the London coat of arms
23.Toxic metal that used to be added to paint
24.It goes with bangers
DOWN
1.London chimer
2.Black furnace fuel
Movie Night Add-Up
3.Common British hello; “Alright, _____?”
5.Where you can see the Rosetta Stone; British _____
7.Medieval architectural style
11.Small parrot that can be found in Kensington Gardens
14.Steak fillet wrapped in puff pastry; beef _____
16.Popover named after a Northern England area; _____ pudding
18.Queen who reigned from 1837 to 1901
21.Thick mist that restricts visibility
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Concentration Puzzles
Use the visual clues in the puzzle to figure out what it says.
55 PLUS PROGRAM
2026 Membership $45
Join our community of vibrant older adults! The LGS Recreation 55 Plus program provides comprehensive free or low-cost programs for people age 55 and over. You do not need to be a Los Gatos resident to join. To enjoy a variety of groups, programs, classes, social events, guest lectures, and services. Members receive special discounts for Great Getaway Adult Day Trips, Table Tennis, LGS Pickleball League, social dances, and exclusive activities at Vasona Boating and the LGS Aquatics Center.
PICK UP FOR ALL TRIPS FROM:
Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
208 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Joan Pisani Community Center 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
55 Plus Members receive $10 off all Great Getaway trips!
Note: Trips are non-refundable.
To register call 408.354.8700, visit Great Getaways or scan the QR
GREAT GETAWAY ADULT DAY TRIPS
• THURSDAY APRIL 9TH - SF Symphony Rehearsal & High Tea - SOLD OUT
• FRIDAY APRIL 24TH - EARTH DAY ADVENTURE - SOLD OUT
• FRIDAY MAY 15TH - OAKLAND ZOO - $85 - Visiting over 850 native and exotic animals. Spring means there might be new babies! Ask our team for help booking a cart tour or checking out a scooter!
• FRIDAY MAY 29TH - FORESTIERE UNDERGROUND GARDENS - SOLD OUT
• WEDNESDAY JUNE 10TH – PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - $170 - Show at Orpheum. Dinner to follow at Tommy’s Joynt (purchase your own choice). *MORE SEATS ADDED!
• FRIDAY JUNE 26TH – BLACKHAWK MUSEUM & LUNCH - $120 - Explore the Blackhawk Museum’s extensive collections. Choice of tour option: The Spirit of the Old West or Don Williams's Auto Gallery. Then enjoy plenty of time to discover all six collections housed in the museum at your pace. Lunch at Fat Maddie's
LGS Recreation has a web resource page to help connect older adults to services and information. We also offer several service providers in house. Contact the 55 Plus office for more details.
Thank You to our current Grant Sponsors
