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TRANSIT APPRECIATION DAY - MARCH 18
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CONTACTS
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
Join us on March 18 as we celebrate Transit Employee Appreciation Day and recognize the dedicated Dial-A-Ride team who keep our community moving!
This year is especially meaningful as Dial-A-Ride proudly marks 50 years of service to the residents of Manhattan Beach. For five decades, our drivers and staff have provided safe, reliable, and friendly transportation, helping neighbors stay connected to the places and people that matter most.
Take a moment to say thank you and share a kind word to show your appreciation to the incredible team behind the wheel. Let’s come together to honor their commitment and celebrate this golden milestone in community service!
DIAL-A-RIDE COFFEE SOCIAL
Join us for a special mid-morning coffee outing to Pure Bean Coffee! Enjoy good conversation, quality coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere with fellow seniors.
When: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 11:00am-11:40am
Location: Dial-A-Ride pick-up at JCC
Cost: $0.50 round trip (coffee and pastries purchased individually; 15% senior discount) Starting March 2, after 9:00am for Manhattan Beach residents and March 4 for non-residents.Call (310) 802-5430 to make your reservation.
LEADERSHIP MANHATTAN BEACH
"Iron Rails to Green Trails" A Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2026 Project
Did you know Manhattan Beach’s Veterans’ Parkway, also known as the Greenbelt, was once part of the Santa Fe rail line? The LMB Class of 2026 is launching Iron Rails to Green Trails, a community history project that will install a permanent public sign across from the Joslyn Center along with a mobile friendly digital history hub. Together, these will share the story of the rail line, the 1980s running boom, and the community advocacy that transformed this former railway into the green space we enjoy today.
Residents are invited to learn more and support the project at a happy hour fundraiser at Culture Brewing, 327 Manhattan Beach Blvd. A gift of $20 at the door will gain you entry, one beer, appetizers, and will help support this project. Come share your stories!
When: Thursday, March 12
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Culture Brewing, 327 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Cost: $20 donation.
This effort helps preserve local history while celebrating a space that supports recreation, wellness, and community connection. Learn more at https://leadershipmb.org/class-project/ All aboard!!
COFFEE, TECH, AND YOU
Drop in on one of the Saturdays, March 7 or 28 to the Joslyn Community Center for coffee and an opportunity to talk with tech savvy Mira Costa High School students. See page 13.
*Requires Registration Activities
ARTS & CRAFTS
Renewal Through Art/9:30am-12:30pm (SH)
Basic Techniques in Drawing/10:00am-12:00pm (SR)*
CLUBS
MB Senior Club Meeting/11:30am-11:45am (OBH)
French Club/2:00pm-3:00pm (JCC/TBD)
Book Club/11:00am-12:00pm (SS)
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)*
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-8:55am (JCC)
Qi Gong/8:00am-9:00am (SD)
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)
SOCIAL
Discussion Group/10:00am-12:00pm (OASIS)
Woman to Woman/10:30am-12:00pm (SS)
By Heart Music/1:00pm-2:00pm (SD)
Movie Discussion Group/1:00pm-2:00pm (Zoom)
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)
Socrates Cafe 1:30pm-3:00pm (SS) Feb. 4-Apr. 15
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)
March 12,26
March 27
On hold for now
*Requires Registration 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*
Special St. Paddy's Day Lunch
Tuesday, March 10
Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, March 24
Coffee, Tech & You
Saturday, March 7, 28 10:00am-12:00pm
dine & discover*
Medical Aid in Dying Thursday, March 26 12:00pm-2:00pm
Upcoming Bus Trips*
San Gabriel Mission - 3/14
Spirit of Ireland Revue - 3/16
Scottish Fiddlers - 4/11
San Gabriel Mission - 4/18
Carlsbad Flower Fields - 4/22
Catalina Island - 5/20
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. Current class ends March 25
When: Wednesdays (April 15-June 17) 10 weeks
Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Where: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall
Cost: Residents: $150 Non-Residents: $165
Activity Number: 48358
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 March 17.
When: Tuesdays (April 7-June 16) 11 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164
Activity Number: 48353
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 Current session ends March 19.
When: Thursdays (April 9-June 18) 11 weeks
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Where: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $132 Non-Residents: $164
Activity Number: 48354
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. Current session ends March 13.
When: Friday (April 3-June 5) 10 weeks
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $60 Non-Res: $66
Activity Number: 48352
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.
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.
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. Current session ends February 23.
When: Mondays (March 30-May 18) 8 weeks
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Activity Number: 48337
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Activity Number: 48338
Cost: Res: $200 Non-Residents: $220
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
When: Mondays (March 30-May 18) 4 weeks
Pick 4 (4 classes for either afternoon/evening)
Individuals new to improv would benefit from taking the first four classes
Activity Number: 48339 (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. Current session ends March 16.
When: Monday (April 6-June 8) 10 weeks
Time: 1:00pm-1:45pm
Location: JCC/Surf Dance Room
Cost: Residents: $78 Non-Res: $86
Activity Number: 48359
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. March 12 at MB Heights
When: Tuesday & Thursdays (February 17-April 2) 7 weeks
Time: 9:00am-9:55am Activity Number: 47610
Time: 10:10am-11:05am Activity Number: 47611
Location: JCC/Ocean Banquet Hall Cost: Res. $120; Non-res. $132
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. Class will be held in the Scout House on Wednesdays in February-April.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays (March 23-May 6) 6 weeks
Time: 10:10am-11:00am Activity Number: 47535
Location: JCC Cost: Residents: $120 Non-Res: $132
BASIC TECHNIQUES IN DRAWING
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. Current session ends March 3.
When: Tuesdays (April 7-May 26) 8 weeks
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunrise Room
Cost: Residents: $155 Non-Residents: $170
Activity Number: 48336
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 topics are: "Is it better to be lucky rather than good? Are there situations that not telling the truth may be considered?"
When: Wedneday, March 18
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset during Tax-Aide season
Cost: Free
QI GONG
MB SENIOR CLUB BINGO
When: March 2, 30
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH
We are upping the stakes!! Join us for fun Bingo and a chance to win a $25 prize on our final Bingo game "Black-out". Come shop the 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
RENEWAL THROUGH ART
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: Thursdays
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Scout House
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..
When: 2nd and 4th Monday
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 Meet in the JCC Lobby
Time: 8:00am-8:55am
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.
When: Thursdays Time: 8:00am-9:00am
Location: JCC/OBH
Free Discussion Groups Free Support Programs
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.
When: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room (February 4-April 15)
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
Beginners: March 5
Advanced: March 12, 26 No class on the19th
APPLE STORE CLASS
Apple Wallet is like a little backpack on your iPhone that holds important “cards” for you. It helps you pay, get on planes or buses, and show tickets without needing paper. You can use your Apple Wallet to:
Buy things in stores
Keep tickets and boarding passes
Hold passes and cards
It can keep lots of “passes,” like coupons or other gift cards
Ride buses and trains
Send and use money with Apple Cash
When: Friday, March 27
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Apple Store, Manhattan Village Mall Reservation required. Limited to 15 students.
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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
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.
When: Mondays
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Sunset Room
Cost: Free. Drop-ins welcome
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)
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
THE FITNESS COURT®
BCHD Group Exercise Instructor and certified NASM Personal Trainer, Nahid Mohammidifar will provide a class 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, February 11
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.
March Discussion: Fracture by Andres Newman
An earthquake unnerves Tokyo on March 11, 2011, triggering the Fukushima nuclear disaster―and a tectonic stirring of the collective past. Mr. Yoshie Watanabe, an aging executive at an electronics company and a survivor of the atomic bomb, feels as though he is a fugitive of his own memory. As the seams of his country threaten to come undone yet again, he braces himself to make the biggest decision of his life.
When: Thursday, March 19
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset Room
April Discussion: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
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 or Conference Room
March Activities Calendar
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 (SS)
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)+
9:00am-2:00pm AARP TAX-AIDE (SR)
9:30am-10:30am ABC (OBH)
10:10am-11:00am Stretch w/Carmen (SH)*
10:30am-12:00pm Woman to Woman (SS)
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)*
+Stretch with Carmen will be in the Scout House from February 4 through April 15
During this time there will only be outside Ping Pong. Inside Ping Pong begins @ 11:30am
9:00am Registration opens up for MB residents
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO and Meeting (OBH)
2
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour with Charlotte (Zoom)
3
9:00am Registration opens up for non-residents
12:45pm-2:15pm Line Dancing (OBH) 9
4
9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH)
1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
2:00pm-3:00pm Social Hour w/Charlotte (SS) 10
12:00pm-1:30pm St. Paddy's Day Lunch Bunch* (OBH)
1:30pm-3:00pm Sn Advisory Committee (SR) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS) 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD)
11:00am-12:00pm The Fitness Court exercise class (Polliwog Park)
10:00am-5:00pm Spirit of the Ireland Trip
10:00am-11:00am Social Hour w/Charlotte (Zoom) 18 Transit Appreciation Day 1:30pm-3:00pm Socrates Cafe (SS)
9:00am-10:00am ABC (OBH)
1:00pm-3:00pm AOA (OBH)
10:00am-1:00pm MB Senior Club BINGO (OBH) 30
10:00am-11:30am Friendship Foundation (SH)
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch Bunch* 1:30pm-2:30pm Dementia Caregiver Support Group (SD) 1:30pm-3:00pm Poetry Circle (SS)
11:00am-11:40am Dial-A-Ride Coffee Social
8:00am-9:00am Qi Gong (SD)
8:00am-8:55am Walking Group (JCC)
9:00am-1:00pm Ping Pong (SH) Outside only
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)
No Qi Gong today
10:00am-12:00pm Beginner iPhone Class (SR) 1:00pm-2:00pm Bob's Movie Class (Zoom)
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+
iPhone Class today
Heights
Movie: Sinners (OBH)
10:00am-12:00pm Advamced iPhone Class (SR)
12:00pm-2:00pm Dine & Discover Medical Aid in Dying (OBH)*
Movie: Blue Moon (OBH)
Apple Store Class 1:30pm-4:00pm Movie: Hamnet (OBH)
South Baths will return in a couple of months
(OBH)
Zoom Only Class Schedule
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, March 5 Movie Discussion Group 1:00pm-2:00pm
https://citymbinfo.zoom. us/j/92536852582 FREE
FREE Tax Preparation
AARP Tax-Aide provides FREE tax assistance to low-to-moderate income taxpayers IRS trained and certified Volunteers will prepare Federal and CA returns
AARP Tax-Aide
This program is a cooperative effort of the AARP Foundation, IRS and the City of Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program
If you are unable to make an appointment on-line you can call the Older Adult Program office at 310-802-5449 and we can assist you. An emailed confirmation of your appointment goes to your email address. If is not necessary to have an email address but it definitely helps.
Joslyn Community Center
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - Shala Smith
Each year, Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults (LACCOA) and the Department of Aging & Disabilities (AD) requests nominations for their Annual Older Americans Recognition Day (OARD). The event seeks to identify and honor older adult community members for their dedication and meaningful contributions to our communities. The awards ceremony takes place in May.
This year we nominated Shala Smith for the Older Americans Recognition Award. Shala is a dedicated member of the Older Adult Program Senior Advisory Committee and a longtime community volunteer. For several years, she has generously taught Agility, Balance, and Coordination classes at no cost, helping older adults stay active and healthy. She volunteers at numerous Older Adult Program events, including the Hometown Fair, newsletter stuffing, and the Holiday Luncheon. Shala is currently one of the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), where she has taught CPR classes. She had a full career as a registered nurse and healthcare administrator, and is a Certified RN Case Manager, and is currently a certified disaster service worker. She was a RN Homehealth and Hospice Coordinator and Health Education Instructor. Shala has changed the lives of many older adults in our program by keeping them active and engaged.
Congratulations Shala! Thank you!
NEW STORY FEATURED AT STORYWALK AT POLLIWOG PARK
Take a stroll through StoryWalk at Polliwog Park and enjoy a newly installed book by Angela Pham Krans, Another Word for Neighbor. This beautifully illustrated story celebrates the power of intergenerational and multicultural friendship, inviting readers of all ages to explore the themes of community, connection, and belonging. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to combine reading, nature, and community in one delightful outing! The Storywalk begins near the rose gazebo.
When: Everyday 8:00am - 10:00pm
Location: Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach Storywalk is sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Library Commission
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.
When: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: JCC/Scout House Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome!
LOCAL MOVIE PREMIERE - "Being Adolph Gasser"
John C. Alliano
John C. Aliano is an award-winning producer, director and cinematographer as well as a professor of film production at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. "Being Adolph Gasser" is his second feature documentary as producer and first as director. The film chronicles the life of Adolph Gasser, who looks back on a seventy-year career as a world-class camera repairman, WWII veteran, inventor, and best friend of nature photographer Ansel Adams, contributing developer of the first Nikon camera and a sales/rental/camera repair store owner who empowered other prominent Bay Area visual artists and inventors to succeed. As eminent domain, the internet and changing technologies threaten everything he has built, he struggles to find a way to keep moving forward.
When: Saturday, April 11
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm (Q&A after the movie)
Location: JCC, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Free. Light refreshments provided
Dining & Movies
Dining
LUNCH BUNCH
When: Tuesday, March 10, 24
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Joslyn Community Center Cost: $5 Residents and $7 Non-residents
Reservations required. No walk-ins. Reservation required. Starting March 2, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and March 4 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel.
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JCC MOVIES
Sinners
Vampire Horror
St. Paddy's Day Lunch Bunch: corned beef sandwich, chips and a cookie
Shrimp Caesar Salad Box: caesar salad, shrimp, homemade croutons, caesar dressing, bread and a cookie
When: Friday, March 6
2025 R/2 hr 17 min
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Starring: Michael B. Jordon, Hailee Steinfeld
Also leads Golden Globe nominations 2026 including Best Picture
Blue Moon
Comedy/Biography
When: Friday, March 20 2025 R/1 hr 40 min
OSCAR PARTY 2026
When: Fridays Time: 1:30-4:00pm
Where: JCC/OBH
Song Sung Blue
Docudrama
When: Friday, March 13
2025 PG-13/2 hr 12 min
Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson
Tells the story of Lorenz Hart's struggles with alcoholism and mental health as he tries to save face during the opening of "Oklahoma!".
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale, Margaret Qualley
Hamnet
Drama
When: Friday, March 27 2025 PG-13/2 hr 5 min
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal
Joslyn Community Center and More
DINE & DISCOVER
Dine & Discover - Living with Veracity and Dying with Dignity
In her book, Alison Clay-Duboff chronicles her journey when her husband decided to legally end his own death.
Faced with impending death, Ken Duboff chose his own exit with the aid of Death with Dignity, or MAID (Medical Aid in Dying)
A Southern California couple survives dangerous far flung travel, and a global pandemic only to discover the unexpected presence of a rare deadly disease that will change the course of their lives. A story of love, heartbreak, strength, personal choice, and the fortitude of one woman who walked her husband to the doors of death and kept walking.
Charlotte Barnett, Care Manager for Beach Cities Health District will be on-hand to provide additional information.
When: Thursday, March 26
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH
Cost: Free. Reservation required. Starting March 2, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and March 4 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. Slice of pizza and a cookie will be served
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, March 7, 28
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: JCC/OBH Cost: Free. Walk-ins welcome. Coffee, Technology, and You is a Helen Putnam Award winning program
OSCAR PARTY 2026 - March 13
COSTUME CONTEST AWARDS
Best Dressed Oscar Attire Awards
Most Creative Oscar Awards Attire Best "Neal Diamond" Inspired Costume
OSCAR PARTY
12:30PM - 1:30PM Games, Snacks, and More 1:00PM Costume Contest 1:30 PM "Song Sung Blue" begins Movie is 2 hours and 12 minutes
OASIS is open My 10am-4pm JCC/OASIS IS FOR
Joslyn Community Center Games
OASIS is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
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 BRIDGE
Join us for drop-in Rummikub on Wednesdays 12-4pm and Rummikub on Saturdays 12-4pm in the JCC/Oasis
PONG
When: Monday-Friday (Outside tables only on Thursday)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Location: JCC/Scout House. Inside tables are available Mon, Tues, Friday and at 11:30am on Wednesdays (Feb. 4-April 15). Tables are available outside weather permitting. Bring your own equipment. PING
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: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: JCC/Sunset 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
TWEEN FLOORS
by Bob Olsen
Drama from the start of birth
When mind is blank and free
Life’s spotlight waits at center stage
For who that you’re to be.
Reaching out, you dance and spin
I felt you touch my hand
In my lift that stopped tween floors
Of never never land.
In love, I see you pass screen tests
Your acting makes it so That part can’t last for very long
One act don’t make a show.
You walk down-stage to meet some guy
You do your parts on cue
You have to pay an orchestra
To keep the music new.
You’re acting like a loser
And messing up your mind
Your life’s an old rejected script
Where love’s another line.
I watch you from behind the stage
In my lift that stopped tween floors
A dressing room with lighted mirrors
And elevator doors.
My lift can move with honesty
It’s powered by the mind
I’m going to a secret floor
Stage robots cannot find.
So speak the role that gets you by Where programmed spotlights play
Then come back to my lift tween floors
We’ll skip the matinee.
Community Events
Joslyn Community Center Excursions
Cindy's Mini Bus Trip - San Garbriel Mission
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded in 1771, is one of California’s most historic Spanish missions and is often called the “Godmother of Los Angeles.” Located just east of downtown L.A., the mission features distinctive Moorish-influenced architecture, a six-bell campanario, peaceful gardens, and a small museum with artifacts from the region’s early history. Still an active parish today, it offers visitors a compact but meaningful look into Southern California’s cultural roots. Lunch with the group at the Lunas Grill (2 blocks away).
When: Saturday, March 14
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 9:00am sharp)
Location: San Gabriel Mission, 428 Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Cost: $12 for a guided tour; $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip. Reservations required. Starting March 2, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and March 4 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. You must pay within 5 days of making your reservation.
Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles Spring Concert
Get ready for an electrifying toe-tapping, hand-clapping evening as the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles return to the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre on Saturday, April 11, for the 42th edition of their Annual Concert, this year with featured guests Susie Glaze & the New Folk Ensemble and acclaimed fiddler Michael Kelly of Sligo Rags.
When: Saturday, April 11
Time: 7:00pm-10:30pm (bus leaves JCC at 7:00pm sharp). Includes one intermission.
Location: Hermosa Beach Community Center, Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Cost: $15 and $2 for the Dial-A-Ride bus due the day of the trip. Reservations required. Starting March 2, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and March 4 for non-residents call 310-802-5430 to make your reservation. You must pay within 5 days of making your reservation.
Carlsbad Flower Fields Activity #48462
Immerse yourself in a vibrant sea of color at the world's largest ranunculus flower field, where 80 million blooms create a living rainbow each spring. This Southern California attraction offers scenic walking paths and the perfect backdrop for Instagram-worthy photos, promising an inspiring and joyful experience that will leave you in awe. Take a narrated wagon tour of the fields with lunch on your own at the Carlsbad Outlets.
When: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm (bus leaves JCC at 8:00am sharp)
Location: 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA
Cost: $65 residents; $72 for non-residents for a wagon tour, admission and transportation Reservations required. Starting March 2, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and March 9 for non-residents. You can register on-line at www.manhattanbeach.gov or in-person at JCC or City Hall
Catalina Island Activity #48461
A World Away, Just an Hour Away
Enjoy a picturesque boat ride on the Catalina Express and a day of activities or leisure in the city of Avalon. There's plenty to do in Avalon from a 1 hour golf cart tour around the city, island jeep tours, zip-lining or just a day of exploring, shopping, and dining.
When: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm (bus leaves JCC at 8:00am sharp)
Location: Catalina Island
Cost: $50 residents; $55 for non-residents, bus and ferry transportation to and from Reservations required. Starting March 2, after 9am for Manhattan Beach residents and March 9 for non-residents. You can register on-line at www.manhattanbeach.gov or in-person at JCC or City Hall