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OAP Newsletter 2026
WHAT’S NEW JANUARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 What’s New 3 Activities/Updates 4 Paid Classes 5 Paid & Free Classes 6 Tech Support & More 7 Free Classes/Programs 8 Activities Calendar 9 Activities Calendar Cont. 10 Zoom Schedule & More... 11 JCC Information 12 Dining/Movies 13 JCC Information 14 JCC Information 15 Community Information 16 JCC Bus Excursions
UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Starting January 5, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 8 for non-residents.Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation. We always have a wating list for our events so please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel. We've had several no shows/no calls for our events lately. When you do that, you take away a spot from someone who would really like to attend. Please call if you cannot make a class or event.
LINE DANCING STARTING IN JANUARY When: Wednesday, January 7 Time: 12:45pm-2:15pm Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome. See page 11 for more details
COFFEE, TECH, AND YOU IS BACK!!
Drop in on one of the Saturdays listed below to the Joslyn Community Center for coffee and an opportunity to talk with tech savvy Mira Costa High School students. See page 13 for more details. When: Saturday, January 10, 31 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall. Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome
THE FITNESS COURT® CLASS
OAP
BCHD Group Exercise Instructor and certified NASM Personal Trainer, Nahid Mohammidifar will provide a free class for seniors on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the The Fitness Court® in Polliwog Park.
Older Adults 55+
When: Wednesday, January 14 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: Polliwog Park Fitness Court, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
CONTACTS
ELDERLY MELODIES CLASSICAL CONCERT
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music with Mira Costa High School and Manhattan Beach Middle School students. See page 13 for more details.
Dial-A-Ride (310) 545-3500 Reservations (310) 802-5430 OAP office (310) 802-5449 www.manhattanbeach.gov/oap Register for paid classes on-line at manhattanbeach.gov or in-person at City Hall
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JCC Joslyn Community Center 1601 N. Valley Drive
When: Sunday, January 18 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CLASSES
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise program is designed to help people with arthritis maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength while reducing pain and stiffness, and is taught by an Arthritis Foundation–certified instructor who receives detailed, ongoing training to work with individuals with arthritis. See page 4 for more details.
MH Manhattan Heights 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd
AP AdventurePlex 1701 Marine Ave.
MBG MB Botanical Garden 1236 N. Peck Avenue
SH Scout House
Activities
*Requires Registration
*Requires Registration
ARTS & CRAFTS Renewal Through Art/9:30am-12:30pm (SH) Basic Techniques in Drawing/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)*
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CLUBS MB Senior Club Meeting/11:30am-11:45am (OBH) French Club/2:00pm-3:00pm (JCC/TBD) Socrates Cafe/1:30pm-3:00pm (SR) Book Club/11:00am-12:00pm (SS)
January 5 TU January 21 January 15
DRAMA Acting Out Again/1:00pm-3:00pm (OBH) Poetry Circle/1:30pm-3:00pm (SS) Comedy Improv/3:30pm-5:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm (SD)*
2nd & 4th M 2nd & 4th TU M
FITNESS CLASSES Mindful Stretching with Timilie/10:15am-11:15am (SD) Zumba Gold/1:00pm-1:45pm (SD)* Arthritis Foundation/11:30am-12:30pm (SD)* Stretch with Carmen/10:10am-11:00am (SS)* Senior Yoga Beginning with Eden/10:00am-11:00am (SD)* Senior Yoga Beginning Plus with Eden/10:00-11:00am (SD)* Mindfulness with Timilie/10:40am-11:40am (SD) Yoga for Posture and Balance/11:00am-12:15pm (OBH)* Dance, Flow, 'N Fun/1:00pm-2:30pm (SD)* The Fitness Court Class/11:00am-12:00pm (Polliwog Park) Keeping Fit w/Carmen/9:00am-9:55am (OBH)* Keeping Fit w/Carmen/10:15am-11:10am (OBH)* ABC/9:00am-10:00am (OBH) 2nd & 4th Monday ABC/9:30am-10:30am (OBH) ABC/10:00am-11:00am (OBH) Walking Group/8:00am-9:00am (JCC) Qi Gong/8:00am-9:00am (SD)
M M TU M&W TU TH W W W January 14 TU & TH TU & TH M W F TH TH
GAMES MB Senior Club Bingo & White Elephant Sale/10:00am-1:00pm (OBH) Ping Pong/9:00am-1:00pm (SH) Co-ed Senior Slo-Pitch Softball/9:00am-1:00pm (Dorsey Field) Open Bridge/9:30am-1:30pm (SR)
January 5, 19 M-F M-F F
SOCIAL Discussion Group/10:00am-12:00pm (OASIS) Woman to Woman/10:30am-12:00pm (SR) By Heart Music/1:00pm-2:00pm (SD) Movie Discussion Group/1:00pm-2:00pm (Zoom)
M W TH January 8
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Blankets of Love/3:00pm-5:00pm (SR) Social Hour w/Charlotte BCHD/10:00am-11:00am (Zoom) Social Hour w/BCHD/2:00pm-3:00pm (SS) Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1:30pm-2:30pm (SD)
M & TH 1st & 3rd TU 2nd M 2nd & 4th TU
TECHNOLOGY Beginner iPhone Help/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)* Advanced iPhone Help/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)* Apple Store Class/9:00am-10:00am (Apple Store)* iPhone Photography/1:30pm-3:00pm (SR)
January 8. 22 January 15, 29 January 23 On hold for now
OBH OCEAN BANQUET HALL
OA OASIS ROOM
SD SURF DANCE ROOM
SS SUNSET ROOM
New Activities Look for the details within
FREE MOVIES EVERY FRIDAY 1:30pm-4:00pm Free popcorn too! See page 12 Drop-ins welcome
Lunch Bunch* Tuesday, January 13 Tuesday, January 27 See page 12
Elderly Melodies Mira Costa High School and MB Middle School Clasical Performance Sunday, January 18 2:00pm-3:00pm
dine & discover* Alzheimer's Association Thursday, January 22 12:00pm-2:00pm
Bus Trips Willy Wonka at COSM* Friday, January 16 See page 16
Giuded Tour of The Broad Musuem Saturday, January 17 See page 16
SR SUNRISE ROOM
CR CONFERENCE ROOM
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Paid Classes YOGA FOR STRENGTH, BALANCE, AND FLEXIBILITY
As we age, muscles become weak, posture starts curving forward, and we are prone to falling. When muscles are strong and flexible, balance and posture improves! We move better and we feel more confident. Come as you are and leave class feeling strong and alive in your body! Chairs are used for part of the class. Bring a yoga mat. All other props are provided. First timers are welcome. Instructor: Teri Thompson. When: Wednesdays (January 21-March 25) 10 weeks Time: 11:00am-12:15pm Where: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $165 Activity Number: 47536
SENIOR YOGA BEGINNING WITH EDEN
Stretch, strengthen, and soothe. A great class for those who are new to yoga and need to take it easy. Individual modifications are given. Option to use a chair is available. Bring a mat and beach towel. Instructor: Eden Serina Current session ends December 16. When: Tuesdays (January 6-March 17) 11 weeks Time: 10:00am-11:00am Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164 Activity Number: 47529
SENIOR YOGA BEGINNING PLUS WITH EDEN
Build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance with this beginning yoga flow-style practice. Poses are done on the mat and standing, and individual modifications are provided. This class is open to all levels; no prerequisite required. Bring a mat and beach towel. Instructor: Eden Serina When: Thursdays (January 8-March 19) 11 weeks Time: 10:00am-11:00am Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164Activity Number: 47531
MINDFUL STRETCHING
This class begins with stretching followed by mindfulness for 20 minutes. Stretching is vital as it lengthens and elongates muscles improving flexibility and elasticity. Stretching has many benefits including improving posture, decreasing back pain, and preventing injury. Our mindfulness portion will give us the opportunity to drop down into stillness with an emphasis on breath and presence. Mindful awareness adds insight to our overall existence. Instructor: Timilie Losq. When: Friday (January 9-March 13) 10 weeks Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room Cost: Residents: $60 Non-Res: $66 Activity Number: 47528
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DANCE FLOW 'N FUN WITH NICKY
Improve posture, balance, coordination, & grace through tailored warm up exercises followed by simple choreographed dance sequences in order to get the endorphins flowing, release stress and have fun! No previous dance experience necessary. Instructor: Nicola Bowie. No class 1/21 and 1/28. When: Wednesdays (January 7-April 15) 13 weeks Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room Cost: Residents: $195 Non-Res: $214 Activity Number: 47515
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise program was designed to help people with arthritis maintain joint flexibility, muscle strength, and reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Taught by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor who receives detailed and ongoing training to work with people with arthritis. Instructor: Nicola Bowie. Current session ends September 16. When: Tuesdays (February 3-April 7) 10 weeks Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room Cost: Residents: $100 Non-Residents: $110 Activity Number: 47509
COMEDY IMPROV
Learn comedy improv in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Improv is the art of acting without previous preparation involving imagination and creativity. This class enhances communication skills useful for business, performance, social and personal settings. Have fun while learning the skills of improv. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Instructors: Doris Usui and Rick Ramirez. When: Mondays (January 5-February 23) 8 weeks Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Activity Number: 47512 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Activity Number: 47513 Cost: Res: $200 Non-Residents: $220 Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room When: Mondays (January 5-February 23) 4 weeks Pick 4 (4 classes for either afternoon/evening) Individuals new to improv would benefit from taking the first four classes Activity Number: 47514 (4 classes) Cost: Res: $100 Non-Residents: $110 Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
ZUMBA GOLD FOR OLDER ADULTS
Easy to follow choreography for adults looking for a fun Zumba class with some great music and original moves. The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance, and mainly fun! Instructor: Svetlana Averbukh. When: Monday (January 12-March 16) 10 weeks Time: 1:00pm-1:45pm Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room Cost: Residents: $78 Non-Res: $86 Activity Number: 47537
Paid Classes
Free Classes/Activities
KEEPING FIT WITH CARMEN
Keeping active is key to maintaining your vitality and independence. Our Senior Fit class, led by Carmen Osterling, a Psychology major with years of experience in the South Bay, is designed to help you stay limber, ease those aches and pains, and keep your joints in working order, with special attention to your spine. With Carmen’s unique understanding of both body and mind, you’ll be in good hands. Current session ends December 18. When: Tuesday & Thursdays (January 6-February 5) 8 weeks Time: 9:00am-9:55am Activity Number: 47524 Time: 10:10am-11:05am Activity Number: 47526 Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Res. $100 Non-res. $110
STRETCH WITH CARMEN: CHAIR YOGA
Join Carmen, an experienced Hatha Yoga instructor, for a gentle yet powerful chair yoga class that soothes body and mind. She will guide you through mindful breathing, helping you connect deeply with each movement. From seated pigeon poses to modified warriors and gentle backbends, each stretch is designed to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation, all while sitting on your chair. Experience the calming benefits of yoga and find your body’s equilibrium, one breath at a time. Current session ends December 17. When: Mondays and Wednesdays (January 5-February 4) 5 weeks Time: 10:10am-11:00am Activity Number: 47533 Location: JCC/Sunset Room Cost: Residents: $100 Non-Res: $110
MB SENIOR CLUB BINGO When: January 5, 19 Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Location: JCC/OBH
Play some challenging BINGO games and win Target & Starbucks gift cards and other surprises. The White Elephant Sale is back! Bring in your donations and then enjoy some shopping and Bingo. WHITE ELEPHANT SALE
BLANKETS OF LOVE
The mission of Blankets of Love: to cover babies with warmth, love, and blessings. Founded in love and hope for every newborn, Blankets of Love South Bay is working with Good+Foundation of LA to donate a handmade blanket to wrap each newborn as they leave the hospital. When: Monday & Thursdays Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
BY HEART MUSIC SING-A-LONG
Love singing along to classic songs? All voices welcome! No previous experience needed. Accompanied on piano by Karla Devine. When: Thursdays Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
BASIC TECHNIQUES IN DRAWING
RENEWAL THROUGH ART
When: Tuesdays (January 13-March 3) 8 weeks Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise Room Cost: Residents: $155 Non-Residents: $170 Activity Number: 47510
When: Thursdays Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Location: Scout House
Learn the basic drawing techniques using drawing and colored pencils, and blending tools. Bring a 9 x 12 inch drawing pad, #2 pencil, to the first class. Instructor: Cindy Svezia.
ACTING OUT AGAIN
Are you interested in having fun? Please join us as we work on monologues, scenes, jokes and stage work. If there is anything you’d like to share with the group, please feel free to do so. We keep our brains active while having loads of fun and laughter..
Free Classes/Activities SOCRATES CAFE
Socrates Cafés are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange philosophical perspectives based on their experiences, using the version of the Socratic Method developed by founder Christopher Phillips. This month the topic is: "Were any New Year's resolutions made? Does time speed up as one gets older?" When: Wedneday, January 21 Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise Cost: Free
Every Thursday, join your fellow Older Adults for Renewal through Art for Seniors. Experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques, engage imagination and connect art making to your inner self.
When: 2nd and 4th Monday (see page 10 for details) Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/OBH
WALKING GROUP
Are you newly retired and looking for ways to meet other older adults? Join us every Thursday at 8:00am at the Joslyn Community Center. We will walk for about an hour. All are welcome! When: Thursdays Time: 8:00am-8:55am
Meet in the JCC Lobby
NEW!! QI GONG
The goal of the practice of Zhineng Qigong is transformation. Through meditation and movement practitioners actively use consciousness to mobilize energy (qi) to transform the body, qi, and the mind as well as the world around them. Through diligent practice, we seek to restore the natural and original harmony and balance inherent in our bodies and in the universe. Through practice we achieve transformation; in healing ourselves we heal the world. For more information please go to www.daoinmotion.com. Walk-ins welcome. Limited to 30 participants. When: Thursdays
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
Location: JCC/OBH
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Free Discussion Groups DISCUSSION GROUP WITH STEVE
A discussion group ages 55 and older. Your wisdom, insights and, of course, your humor is expected. Discussion topics regarding politics, local issues are torn from the front pages of the newspaper, magazines, and other forms of media. Participants are welcome to bring their own discussion topics or everyday concerns as well. Participation by everyone is encouraged. When: Mondays Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: JCC/OASIS
LET'S TALK WOMAN TO WOMAN
Free discussion group for women ages 55 and older. Your wisdom, insights and, of course, your humor is expected. Senior Advisory Committee member Diane Campisi facilitates. Discussion topics regarding women’s issues are torn from the front pages of the newspaper, magazines, and other forms of media. Participants are welcome to bring their own discussion topics or everyday concerns as well. Many topics are discussed, except religion and politics. No meeting on 1/7. When: Wednesdays Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - ZOOM
Contact Karen via email for Zoom details. Being a care partner for someone with Dementia is a life altering challenge. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association this support group offers a safe time to develop a mutual support system, exchange information, and share feelings and concerns. When: 1st Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Zoom Email: kberkeypatterson@gmail.com For more information about Alzheimer's & Dementia call the 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 or go to the Alzheimer's Association website: https://www.alz.org
SOCIAL HOUR
If you have a question regarding community resources, or want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District, please join us! If you want to share ways you are keeping busy or are looking for advice on ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday (Zoom) Time: 10:00am-11:00am Zoom Link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014
Free Technology Classes IPHONE TRAINING WITH DAYLE
Dayle Eisenhauer has had years of experience teaching and training on computers. She is volunteering her time to help explain technology to those who have questions. No reservations required. Walk-ins allowed When: Thursdays Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: JCC/Sunrise room
Free Support Programs
Beginners: January 8, 22 Advanced: January 15, 29
Apple Store Class - Notes App Apple Notes is a versatile note-taking app that allows users to create, organize, and sync notes across all Apple devices, featuring powerful tools for text, images, checklists, and more. When: Friday, January 23 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Location: Apple Store, Manhattan Village Mall Reservation required. See page 11 for more details.
TAKE YOUR IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY ON HOLD Lee will be taking a break from iPhone Photography
In-person When: 2nd Monday JCC/Sunset Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and stressful. This support group offers a safe space to address the challenges that come with caring for someone, find support amongst peers who share similar experiences, and openly express your feelings around being a caregiver. In-person When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP
Jennifer Heath, volunteer, will lead you through 45 minutes of exercise and 15-20 for stretching and sharing. Each session will include exercises that improve balance, strength, mobility as well as dual task exercises that target cardio and cognition. Spread the word! If you know of anyone struggling with Parkinson's please let them know about this group. Call us if you are interested 310-802-5430. No class 1/5/26 When: Mondays Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Sunset Room Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE 6
The Senior Advisory Committee oversees all programs, classes and events for the Older Adult Program. You're Invited to stop by a Senior Advisory Committee meeting and share your thoughts. Guests are welcome to offer input on programs, classes, and events. When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
Additional Free Classes and Programs MINDFUL STRETCHING
This class begins with stretching followed by mindfulness for 20 minutes. Stretching is vital as it lengthens and elongates muscles improving flexibility and elasticity. Stretching has many benefits including improving posture, decreasing back pain, and preventing injury. Our mindfulness portion will give us the opportunity to drop down into stillness with an emphasis on breath and presence. Mindful awareness adds insight to our overall existence. The practice increases vitality, encourages health and wellness, decreases stress, promotes inner peace and calm, and has even been proven to reduce blood pressure and boost immune function. This combination of stretching and mindfulness practice will leave you feeling relaxed, calm, and serene. Instructor: Timilie Losq. Limited to 30 participants. When: Mondays Time: 10:15am-11:15am Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
MINDFULNESS
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed? Would you like to have greater focus, a feeling of relaxed awareness, relief from the experience of fight or flight? Scientific evidence shows Mindfulness can help with these life challenges. Mindfulness is a training of our attention to remain in the present moment. You can sit in a chair, cushion, or on the floor. Instructor: Timilie Losq. Limited to 30 participants. When: Wednesdays Time: 10:40am-11:40am Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
AGILITY, BALANCE, AND COORDINATION
Agility is the ability to change the direction of the body in an efficient and effective manner, requiring a combination of balance and coordination. This class will be using resistance bands to perform fun coordination exercises that utilize eye-hand coordination working towards greater stationary and moving body balance. When: Wednesdays Time: 9:30am-10:30am Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall When: 2nd & 4th Mondays w/Shala Smith (OAP Volunteer) No class 1/26 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall When: Fridays with Shala Smith (OAP Volunteer) Time: 10:00am-11:00am Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
NEW!! THE FITNESS COURT®
BCHD Group Exercise Instructor and certified NASM Personal Trainer, Nahid Mohammidifar will provide a free introductory session for seniors on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the The Fitness Court® in Pollywog Park. The Fitness Court is designed to provide a full body workout in only seven minutes, all for free in the great outdoors. The Court is close to Redondo Ave and the Middle School. Meet at the court at 11:00. When: Wednesday, January 14 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: Polliwog Park Fitness Court Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
BOOK CLUB
Interested in joining? Please email Mary at mmccabe@manhattanbeach. gov and she will email information about the club, or join us at the next book club meeting. Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month. January Discussion: Lauren Wubbells, Manhattan Beach Librarian, will present her book recommendations for 2026. We will also be picking the books for 2026. Please bring a book or title that you have read and would like to present. We will decide the Book Club schedule for the year. When: Thursday, January 15 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: JCC/Sunset Room February Discussion: the book will be decided at the January meeting as will all the books for the year
MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP
Welcome to our Monthly Movie Class — a fun, casual Zoom gathering where movie lovers unite! Once a month, we dive into what’s new and noteworthy in film and TV, watch fresh trailers together, and share thoughts, laughs, and recommendations. When: 1st Thursday of the Month Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Zoom Link: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/92536852582
POETRY CIRCLE
Join us twice a month to read and discuss poems (some that are beloved and/or famous, some by Circle members) and the interesting issues they raise. You can get involved with our Mira Costa collaboration, our public readings, publications and other projects, or you can just enjoy the poetry and conversation. We'd love to see you. When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Sunset Room A sample from one of our members is on page 14 of this newsletter.
FRENCH CLUB
Are you interested in improving your conversational French? All levels welcome. When: Tuesdays Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Sunset Room of Conference Room
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January Activities Calendar
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH) 10:00am-12:00pm Discussion Group (OA) 10:10am-11:00am Stretch w/Carmen (SS)* 10:15am-11:15am Mindful Stretching (SD) 11:30am-1:00pm Parkinson's Support (SS) 1:00pm-3:00pm Game Class with Lois (SD) 1:00pm-1:45pm Zumba Gold (SD)* 3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SR) 3:30pm-5:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)* 6:30pm-8:30pm Comedy Improv (SD)*
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH) 9:00am-10:00am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)* 10:00am-11:00am Senior Yoga Beg.(SD)* 10:00am-12:00pm Drawing Techniques (SR)* 10:15am-11:15am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)* 11:30am-12:30pm Arthritis Foundation (SD)* 2:00pm-3:00pm French Club (JCC)
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH) 9:30am-10:30am ABC (OBH) 10:10am-11:00am Stretch w/Carmen (SS)* 10:30am-12:00pm Woman to Woman (SR) 10:40am-11:40am Mindfulness (SD) 11:00am-12:15pm Yoga for Strength, Balance, and Flexibility (OBH)* 12:00pm-4:00pm Rummikub (OASIS) 1:00pm-2:30pm Dance Flow 'N Fun (SD)*
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9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH) 1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH) 1:15pm-2:45pm Travelogue (SR)* 2:00pm-3:00pm Social Hour w/Charlotte (SS)
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10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO (OBH)
JCC Joslyn Community Center 1601 N. Valley Drive
14 11:00am-12:00pm The Fitness Court exercise class (Polliwog Park) 1:30pm-2:30pm Sound Bath (OBH)
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10:00am-11:30am Friendship Foundation Bingo (SH) 12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS)
MH Manhattan Heights 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd
21 1:30pm-3:00pm Socrates Cafe (SR) No Dance Flow N' Fun Class today
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour w/Charlotte (Zoom)
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No Woman to Woman today 9:00am Registration opens up for non-residents 12:45pm-2:15pm Line Dancing (OBH)
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12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* (OBH) 1:30pm-3:00pm Sn Advisory Committee (SS) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS) 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD)
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No ABC class today 1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
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10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom)
9:00am Registration opens up for MB residents 10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO and Meeting (OBH)
AP AdventurePlex 1701 Marine Ave.
28 No Dance Flow N' Fun Class today
MBAC MB Art Center 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd
SH Scout House
NOTE: PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE *Registration Required
OASIS is open Monday- Saturday 9am-4pm. (*) Requires registration.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8:00am-9:00am Qi Gong (SD) 8:00am-8:55am Walking Group (JCC) 9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH) 9:00am-10:00am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)* 9:30am-12.30pm Renewal Through Art (SH) 10:15am-11:15am Keeping Fit w/Carmen (OBH)* 10:00am-12:00pm iPhone Class (SR) 10:00am-11:00am Senior Yoga Beg. Plus (SD)* 1:00pm-2:00pm By Heart Music Sing-a-Long (SD) 1:00pm-4:00pm Scrabble (OASIS) 3:00pm-5:00pm Blankets of Love (SR)
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH) 9:30am-1:00pm Bridge (SR) 10:00am-11:00am ABC (OBH) 11:30am-12:30pm Mindful Stretching (SD)* 1:30pm-4:00pm Movies (OBH)
12:00pm-4:00pm Rummikub (OASIS) 55+
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New Year's Day
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: The Roses (OBH)
JCC is Closed
8 10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 1:00pm-2:00pm Bob's Movie Class (Zoom)
1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Eleanor the Great (OBH)
15 10:00am-12:00pm Advanced iPhone Class (SR) 11:00am-12:00pm Book Club (SS)
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 12:00pm-2:00pm Dine & Discover Alzheimers Association (OBH)*
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10:00am-12:00pm Advanced iPhone Class (SR)
OA OASIS ROOM
10:00am-12:00pm Coffee, Tech, and You (OBH)
16 12:00pm-3:00pm COSM Trip 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Relay OBH)
9:00am-10:00am Apple Store Class* 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Good Fortune (OBH)
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OBH OCEAN BANQUET HALL
Sunday
17 9:00am-3:00pm Cindy's Mini Bus Trip "The Broad"
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SD SURF DANCE ROOM
25 3:30pm-7:00pm Beach Cities Symphony Trip
30 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Wicked: For Good Part II (OBH)
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2:00pm-3:00pm Mira Cost High School and MB Middle School Student Classical Performance (OBH)
31 10:00am-12:00pm Coffee, Tech, and You (OBH)
SS SUNSET ROOM
SR SUNRISE ROOM
CF CONFERENCE ROOM
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Zoom Only Class Schedule DAY
CLASS
TIME
ZOOM ONLY
FEE
1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the month
Social Hour with Charlotte from BCHD
10:00am-11:00pm
https://bchd-org.zoom. us/j/87651635014
FREE
Thursday, January 8
Movie Discussion Group
1:00pm-2:00pm
https://citymbinfo.zoom. us/j/92536852582
FREE
ACTING OUT AGAIN (AOA) NEWS ALERT! CHANGE IS COMING... Interested in having fun and lots of laughs? We are making some changes going forward. Instead of producing a showcase next year, we will now be focusing on acting techniques through the use of monologues, jokes, scenes, material you want to share, along with some stage work. We will still be keeping our brains active and alert and will still be enjoying ourselves. All are welcome, whether you've had any or no acting experience. There's something for everyone, and we hope you join our wonderful group! When: 2nd and 4th Monday Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
AARP FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE SOUTH BAY
AARP Tax-Aide Southbay provides FREE federal and state income tax preparation services to South Bay residents. The program is tailored for people 50 and older and those who have low to moderate incomes, but Tax-Aide services are available to anyone free of charge. When: Wednesdays, February 4-April 15 Time: 9:00am-2:30pm Location: Joslyn Community Center (Sunrise Room) Cost: Free. Appointments strongly suggested. If you need assistance making an appointment, please call 310-802-5430.
Here is the link to the 2025 Showcase "Don't Worry Be Happy"
https://vimeo.com/checel/joslyn2025?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Call 310-802-5430 and we can email the link to you
FREE Tax Preparation AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide provides FREE tax assistance to low-to-moderate income taxpayers IRS trained and certified Volunteers will prepare Federal and CA returns
Joslyn Community Center 1601 North Valley Drive Manhattan Beach CA 90266 Phone: (310) 802-5449
This program is a cooperative effort of the AARP Foundation, IRS and the City of Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program
Appointments Recommended
Walk-ins will be assisted only as time permits Visit our Website (after mid Jan'26) to Make an Appointment and for additional information. If you need appointment assistance, call above phone #
www.taxaide-southbay.org Wednesdays Only
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February 4 – April 15, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Taxpayers of all ages are welcome AARP membership is not required
Joslyn Community Center NUTRITION WORKSHOP SOUND BATH MEDITATION with Lisa
Lisa Post is a practicing Chopra Wellness Primordial Sound Meditation Facilitator in Los Angeles. She was born and raised in Canada and moved to LA and worked as a medical/surgical professional for 20 years. During that time, she was exposed to the various forms of healing. Through her own experience, transformation, and breakthroughs from this work, she has been inspired to learn and share these sacred modalities with others. Her mission is to inspire others to take the first steps on their journey of personal healing. Finding their connection with their own energetic wisdoms from within, and listening. Quickly they will feel and see the benefits of these transformative powers. When: Wednesday, January 14 Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome. Please make sure that you come in before 1:30pm. It's disruptive to the class when people come in late.
QI GONG with Regina
Qi Gong (pronounced "chee-gong") is a holistic system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and mental focus. It has roots in traditional Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, and is practiced worldwide for various purposes, including health maintenance, relaxation, and spiritual development. When: Thursdays Time: 8:00am-9:00am Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room Cost: Free. Limited to 30 participants
LINE DANCING with Peggy
Line dancing is returning in January Ultra-beginner 12:45pm-2:15pm; All levels 1:15pm-2:15pm Learn some new dances and find out where to dance more often! When: 1st Wednesday of the Month (January 7) Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome
TRAVELOGUE: CUBAN ADVENTURE OF AN AMERICAN BOY Peter explored Cuba both from the point of view of a native as well as a Scuba diver. The people were welcoming but the economy was amazingly challenging.
When: Monday, January 12 Time: 1:15pm-2:45pm Location: JCC/Sunrise Room Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting January 5, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 7 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation.
APPLE STORE CLASS - APPLE INTELLIGENCE
The New Notes App The Notes app on the iPhone is a versatile tool for taking, organizing, and sharing notes, with features for quick memos, detailed journals, collaboration, and multimedia documentation. When: Friday, January 23 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Location: Apple Store, Manhattan Village Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting January 5, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 7 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation.Please give us your email address when you call.
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Dining & Movies
Dining
LUNCH BUNCH
When: Tuesday, January 13, 27 Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm Location: Joslyn Community Center Cost: $5 Residents and $7 Non-residents Reservations required. No walk-ins. Starting January 5, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 7 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
Date
Venue
Menu
1/13
Beef Teriyaki Bowl: teriyaki beef and scallions on a bed of rice, cookie
1/27
Bread Head Sandwich: roasted turkey breast, Hooks 1 year cheddar, iceberg lettuce, cookie
JCC MOVIES The Roses
Eleanor the Great
Drama When: Friday, January 9 2025 PG-13/1 hr 38 min
Comedy
When: Friday, January 2 2025 R/1 hr 45 min
When: Fridays Time: 1:30-4:00pm Where: JCC/OBH
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down. Starring: Olivia Coleman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate McKinnon
After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on its own dangerous life. Starring: June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Relay
Good Fortune
A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive. Starring: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist. Starring: Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer
Conspiracy Thriller When: Friday, January 16 2025 R/1 hr 52 min
Comedy When: Friday, January 23 2025 R/1 hr 37 min
Wicked: For Good
Fairy Tale/Musical When: Friday, January 30 2025 PG/2 hr 17min
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Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Arianda Grande, Jeff Goldblum
Joslyn Community Center and More DINE & DISCOVER
Dine & Discover - Alzheimer's Association 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. When: Thursday, January 22 Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Location: JCC/OBH Slice of pizza and a cookie will be served Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting January 5, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 7 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation.
COFFEE, TECHNOLOGY, AND YOU
Drop in on one of the Saturdays listed below to the Joslyn Community Center for coffee and an opportunity to talk with tech savvy Mira Costa High School students. Bring your fully charged devices (iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops) or just your tech questions. Also, bring your passwords! Learn all about social media sites, adding apps, security and more! For more information call 310-802-5430. When: Saturday, January 10, 31 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome. Coffee, Technology, and You is a Helen Putnam Award winning program
"ELDERLY MELODIES" CONCERT
You're Invited! A Special Classical Music Afternoon for the JCC Community Please join us for a delightful afternoon of classical music, presented just for you! Local high school and middle school musicians will fill the Joslyn Center with beautiful melodies, offering a perfect opportunity to relax, engage with students, and connect with friends. When: Sunday, January 18 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome. We hope to see you here for an hour of beautiful music and community spirit!
FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION BINGO
Join our friends from the Friendship Foundation for a morning of Bingo and fun. The Friendship Foundation is a vibrant beacon of support for families with children and young adults, ages 8-35+, who live with disabilities. They create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can thrive through engaging activities like sports, art, music, and a variety of social programs—all designed to foster connection and camaraderie among peers. When: Tuesday, January 27 Time: 10:00am-11:30am Location: JCC/Scout House Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Happy Holidays from the amazing Older Adult Program teamand the Dial-A-Ride team. Special thanks to Peggy the Reindeer!
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OASIS is open My 10am-4pm
JCC/OASIS IS FOR SENIORS 55+ ONLY OASIS is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Joslyn Community Center Games BRIDGE
Drop-in Bridge play for ages 55 and older. Meet new players and develop new friendships. Bring your own supplies and get a game or two going! Fridays 9:30am-1:00pm in the JCC/Sunrise Room.
RUMMIKUB AND HAND & FOOT
Join us for drop-in Rummikub on Wednesdays 12-4pm and Rummikub on Saturdays 12-4pm in the JCC/Oasis
PING PONG
When: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Location: JCC/Scout House. Tables are available inside except Thursdays. Tables are available outside weather permitting. Bring your own equipment.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY VARIOUS CARD GAMES? Lois would like to teach you how to play May I, Chinese Mah Jong, Poker, and Mexican Train
When: Mondays Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room. Bring a deck of cards with your initials on it. Lois will bring 2 sets of Mah Jong boards
POEMS FROM THE POETRY CIRCLE My Mother’s Tinnitus By Elaine Mintzer
is the flapping of a thousand cranes rising off the morning lake, a stampede of wild mustangs, the static of the last dry leaves rustling in late autumn winds, and she is grateful to hear them as her world grows more silent. New hearing aids add the flute of her urine against a porcelain bowl, the thunder of lawn mowers and trash trucks, the melody of someone humming a blue tune, but they do not quiet the accompaniment. There are so many things I’d like her to hear— like my half of the conversation— not her imagined version. To see me as I am: another woman with my own sirens and silences. 14
There’s a hole in our lives no mother can mend. A wound that can’t be kissed better. It makes a noise we hear when no one is there. Ghost. Static on a late-night TV. A wind with nothing to resist.
first published in Gyroscope Review
Community Events
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REMINDERS
December 26 - January 10 - Holiday Tree, Lights and Additional Material Collection December 31 - City Hall closed early (12:00 PM) January 1, 2026 - City Hall Closed (New Year’s Day) January 1-3 - Modified refuse & street sweeping January 2 - City offices open for normal business hours January 2 - Coffee with the Mayor January 19 - City Hall Closed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) January 22 - Homeless Count January 24 - Dune Restoration Volunteer Event January 27 - Sunset at Light Gate
FY 2027 BUDGET KICKOFF SURVEY! www.manhattanbeach.gov/budget
OFFICIAL EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM OF MANHATTAN BEACH
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BEACH DUNE RESTORATION VOLUNTEER EVENT SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Check in at Bruce's Beach, 26th and Ocean. www.manhattanbeach.gov/BeachDuneRestoration
HOMELESS COUNT
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM JOSLYN COMMUNITY CENTER 1601 North Valley Drive
www.manhattanbeach.gov/Homelessness
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Joslyn Community Center Excursions
*Registration required
COSM - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Immersive Experience*
Experience Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in a whole new immersive way at COSM in Los Angeles, where a beloved classic film is transformed into a multi-sensory adventure that surrounds you with sight, sound, and taste. Step inside COSM’s cutting-edge Shared Reality dome, where the movie unfolds far beyond a traditional screen. The world of Willy Wonka expands around you with massive, wraparound visuals, immersive surround sound, and dynamic effects that make it feel as if you’ve entered the factory itself. Iconic scenes burst to life as the environment reacts to the story, enhancing the magic, music, and whimsy in ways you’ve never experienced before. With the dessert tasting ticket, the journey goes beyond watching. Throughout the experience, you’ll enjoy curated, Wonka-inspired dessert tastings designed to complement the film’s themes and moments. Each sweet bite adds another layer of immersion, engaging your sense of taste and making the fantasy feel tangible — like sampling treats straight from the chocolate factory. The result is more than a movie screening. It’s a shared, interactive event that blends nostalgia with innovative technology and playful indulgence. Perfect for fans of the film, lovers of immersive entertainment, or anyone looking for a unique day out in Los Angeles, this experience turns a familiar story into a memorable, multi-sensory trip into Willy Wonka’s imaginative world. Limited to 13 people. Refunds given if we can fill your spot. When: Friday, January 16 Time: 12:00pm-3:30pm (bus leaves JCC at 12:00pm sharp) Location: COSM, 1252 Disctrict Dr, Inglewood, CA Cost: $62 for the movie and dessert tasting and $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip. Reservations required. Starting January 5, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 7 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. You must pay within 5 days of making your reservation.
Cindy's Mini Bus Trip - The Broad*
Join us for a guided tour of The Broad, one of Los Angeles’s premier contemporary art museums. Located in the heart of downtown LA, The Broad features a world-class collection of post-war and contemporary art by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, and Yayoi Kusama. Our tour will highlight key works from the collection while also exploring the museum’s striking architecture and unique gallery spaces. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious, this tour offers an inspiring and memorable cultural experience. The tour begins at 10:30am. Lunch on your own at Vespaio, an Italian restaurant that is just steps away from The Broad. Limited to 15 people. Refunds given if we can fill your spot. When: Saturday, January 17 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 9:00am sharp) Location: The Broad Museum, 221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles Cost: $27 for a guided tour of the museumadmission and $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip. Reservations required. Starting January 5, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 7 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. You must pay within 5 days of making your reservation.
Activity Level 2: AVERAGE Average physical activity such as walking, standing, and climbing stairs
Beach Cities Symphony*
Andrés Cárdenes will perform the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1, and Beach Cities Symphony will perform works from Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Recognized worldwide as a musical phenomenon, Grammy-nominated Andrés Cárdenes parlays his myriad talents into one of classical musicʼs most versatile careers. A ferocious, passionate and personally charismatic artist; Cuban-born Cárdenes has garnered international acclaim from critics and audiences alike for his compelling solo violin, conducting, viola, chamber music, concertmaster and recorded performances. In addition to Andrésʼ performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, op. 26; Beach Cities Symphony will perform Ludwig van Beethovenʼs Egmont Overture, op. 84 and Felix Mendelssohnʼs Symphony No. 5 in D Major/D minor, op. 107. When: Sunday, January 25 Time: 3:30pm - 7:00pm (pre-concert talk begins at 4:15) Location: Redondo Union High School Cost: Free Plus $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip. Reservation required. Starting January 5, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and January 7 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. This reservation is for people interested in taking the Dial-A-Ride bus only.
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