Trivia Hour – Wednesday, January 6 & 15, 1:00-2:00pm

Test your brain and meet up with friends for Trivia Day at Senior Coastsiders. Our trivia master is Larry De Young, a long-time Coastside resident, who wants you to get those “Little Grey Cells” working. Larry formulates excellent questions with the support of fantastic slides, a timer, and score sheet. His questions will have your synapses snapping! Grab a smart friend or two to form a team - or join a team when you arrive. If you win, you'll enjoy...bragging rights!

Monday Matinee Movie – Thelma – January 27, 3:00pm

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

Rated: PG-13

Starring: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree

Running time: 1hr, 38minutes. Popcorn and refreshments will be available.

Live Music! Who doesn’t love a little live music? We have live music in the dining room during lunch at least once a week

• Peter Master on Piano: Tuesday 1/7
• Lighthouse String Band: Wednesday 1/8
• Vocalist Tina & Guitarist Harry: Wednesday 1/15
• Blue City Jazz: Thursday 1/23
• Mike McCall on Spanish Guitar: Tuesday 1/28

Half Moon Bay Library at Senior Coastsiders – Wednesday, January 15, 12pm

Library staff will be in the Senior Coastsiders Dining Room during our birthday celebration. Swing by the table to check out and return books and see what's new at the library!

Welcome to Yoga and Welcome Back to Yoga

Have you been curious about yoga, but have never taken a class? Have you enjoyed practicing yoga in the past, but have not taken a class in awhile because you are recovering from surgery, injury, illness or other life circumstance? If so, this opportunity is for you. LindaGrace offers a three or four class series to new or returning students to evaluate current strength, flexibility, balance, and familiarize you with the warm ups and basic poses before you enter the Gentle Yoga Class or the Wise Woman Yoga Class. These intro classes can be arranged directly with LindaGrace at lindagrace@wisewoman-yoga.com.

Mystery Book Club - January 8, 12:00pm

January Book: The Exchange, by John Grisham

For more information contact Vaughn Harrison at vaughnharrison@yahoo.com. Copies of the book are available at Senior Coastsiders and the San Mateo County libraries.

Michelle‘s Guided Meditation – January 29, 2:15-3:15pm

Reduce your stress, increase your concentration and pain relief and improve your sleep by joining Guided Meditation to calm your mind and relax your body. Must sign up at the Senior Coastsiders office.

Rhythms with Richard – January 13 & 27, 2:00-3:00pm

Come find a comfortable rhythm with a drum or other percussion. Instruments provided, but bring what you have! Basic instructions & gentle guidance offered as well. Since everyone alive has a heartbeat, rhythm is built in! All are welcome! Beginners encouraged to join.

Senior's Dinner Club at It's Italia – 2nd Thursday of Each Month

5:00 pm. Enjoy the fun and community of a family style dinner served at It's Italia's "Grandfather Table" that seats 10 guests. Enjoy a three-course seasonal menu designed by Chef Maile del Fierro for a set price of $30. Beverages and gratuity are not included, so please remember to tip your server!

Payment and reservation to be made with the Senior Coastsiders office. Space is limited to the first 10 people, aged 65 or older, who sign up and pay each month. This is a very popular evening, so call early to get on the reservation list!

Senior Coastsiders Cookbook - Cooking on the Coast

This collection of recipes comes from volunteers, participants, and even our own chef! Cookbooks available for purchase now for $20.00 each. Call or come to the Senior Coastsiders office to purchase.

International Lunch in the Dining Room – Wednesday, January 6, 12pm

Celebrating Nigeria with Nigerian Chicken Jollof (rice with tomatoes, chilis, onions, and spices served with chicken).

Chair Yoga - NEW TIME: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm

(no class first Thursday of every month) Please bring your own mat. Chair Yoga is for everybody. You do not have to stand, or get down on the floor or hold complex yoga postures. This is an accessible form of yoga for those who have limited mobility or flexibility or who are healing from an injury. You can even join us in your wheelchair.

Instruction will be given in English with the option of Spanish as well.

Please wear comfortable clothing. $5/class - pay directly to Anna

Parkinson's Support Group – Wednesday, February 5, 2:00-3:00pm

The group is made up of those with Parkinson's and their family members and caregivers and provides a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and resources. This support group meets the first Wednesday of the month.

Parkinson's Exercise Class – Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm

This exercise class is for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and is designed to delay symptoms. Students will go through a series of exercises that will adjust to individual needs and will be both challenging and fun. (Class is held in person with instructor Jetta van Hemert. $10.00/class.)

Pet Buddy Program Volunteers

Senior Coastsiders Pet Buddy Program provides support services for seniors and their pets. Volunteers can help with temporary dog walking, in home cat care, medication assistance, transportation to the vet, and more! The program also provides pet food, cat litter, and limited financial assistance towards veterinary care. Are you living on a fixed income and struggling with the high cost of quality pet food? Senior Coastsiders Pet Buddy program can help!

If you are interested in volunteering with our Pet Buddy Program, please contact Rose Hernandez at 650-726-9056.

Computer Tutoring With Volunteer Tech Tutors

Come in and troubleshoot or learn how to better use your computer or smart phone! Appointments required. Call 650-726-9056 or visit the Senior Coastsiders office to schedule.

• Mondays with Wanda and Brook
• Tuesdays with Carolyn
• Wednesdays and Fridays with Beccie
• Thursdays with James

Improve Your Memory With Puzzles – Tuesdays, 1:00pm

Did you know that playing numbers games can help your memory? Join us every Tuesday to solve Sudoku and KenKen puzzles and keep those gray cells firing! All levels welcome! Never worked with Sudoku or KenKen? We can teach you!

Coastal Arts League Art Classes – Fridays, 1:00pm

Coastal artists volunteer to teach various art mediums to our participants every Friday. This free class is limited to 12 participants and starts promptly at 1:00 pm Visit coastside-artists.com/art-classes.html#/ for information.

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• January 10
• January 17
• January 24
• January 31​

Grocery Bus Service

Weekly trips to the Safeway and New Leaf Shopping Centers –

Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:45-2:00pm

Grocery Outlet

Tuesday, January 7, 9:30am - 11:30am

Trader Joe's

Tuesday, January 21, 9:30am - 11:30am

You must sign up at the office or call Emma at 650-726-9056 if you are interested. These trips fill up fast, so don’t delay. Suggested contribution = $2 round trip.

Seniors' English Lessons, (SEL) Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm

SEL classes are for older adults who want to learn or improve English language skills. All seniors are welcome!

Donate Your Car to Senior Coastsiders

Do you have an old car just taking up space? Wish you had a way of easily donating it? You’re in luck! Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) makes donating your car easy. They take care of everything from the pick-up and sale to sending you the donation receipt and necessary tax documents. To make it even better, Senior Coastsiders receives a donation for every car you donate! To donate, go to: www.seniorcoastsiders.org or call 855-500-7433.Thank you!

Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. Find information on such topics as:

• Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect
• Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams
• Health Care Information
• Your Rights

Check it out at seniors.insurance.ca.gov

Coastal Repertory Theater – Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, 1/31 - 2/16

“Pay What You Can” Night, 1/30, 7:30pm

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress takes place in an upstairs bedroom where all five of the bridesmaids run to escape the wedding reception and the people in it, for many reasons past, present or future.

Click here for more information.

San Mateo County Transit District

Get your copy of The Senior Mobility Guide, a brochure that provides information about free or low-cost transportation options for older people in San Mateo County. The Guide includes information about driver safety, shuttles, public transportation, walking, and other mobility topics beneficial to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities who prefer not to drive, are unable to drive, or want to be prepared for “what if’s” and future transition. Even for those who are currently able to drive, driving abilities may be affected temporarily or long term by unexpected illness, injury, or surgery. Advance awareness of available options will help lessen the impact on your mobility and independence.

English, Spanish and Chinese editions of the Senior Mobility Guide are available. Copies of the guide can be picked up at Senior Coastsiders or by calling the Transit District’s Customer Service at 800-660-4287 to request a copy or online at www.samtrans.com/rider-info/seniors.

Grocery Distribution at The Ted Adcock Center:

January 9 and 23, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley distributes free groceries to those in need on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at The Ted Adcock Center, located at 535 Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay.

Need a ride? Call us at 650-726-9056 at least 24 hours in advance to book a seat in our van (subject to availability).

Coastside Land Trust:

Saturday, January 25, 10am-11am

What’s in a Name; Plant Species Explained

Have you ever wondered what it means to be a “species”? Or how scientists define the unique plants that thrive along our coast? Join us for a fascinating talk from Dr. Sarah Jacobs, curator in the Botany Department at the California Academy of Sciences, as she explores the world of Castilleja—the vibrant, colorful Paintbrush plants that paint our California coast.

Dr. Jacobs will explain how new species are born in the plant world, and what it takes to understand the biology and ecology of these incredible plants. Plus, she’ll share her insights into the Coastal California Castilleja Complex—a rare and stunning group of perennial species found only along our shoreline. To register: https://www.coastsidelandtrust.org/events