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Contact Senior Coastsiders at 650-726-9056 or www.seniorcoastsiders.org
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All listed classes and programs take place at Senior Coastsiders and are FREE unless otherwise indicated.
Senior Coastsiders provides accommodations for people with disabilities. Please check with the office at least 24 hours in advance if you will need extra support. Our hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8am to 4pm & Friday 8am to 3pm.
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Announcements:
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Daylight Savings: Sunday, November 2 (2am - clocks go back one hour)
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Veterans Day Luncheon: Monday, November 10, 12pm
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Closed: Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Luncheon: Wednesday, November 26, 12pm
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Closing Early at 2pm: Wednesday, November 26
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Closed: Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28: Thanksgiving
Class Cancellations & Changes: Please refer to the Activities Calendar
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Upcoming Classes & Activities
(activities are free unless otherwise noted)
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Chair Yoga - Tuesdays/Thursdays 1pm - 2pm (no class first Thursday of every month) 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. Please wear comfortable clothing. $5/class - paid directly to instructor, Anna
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Functional Movement - Mondays/Fridays 10:30am - 11:30am This class includes mobility and strength to improve your movement for everyday life. Class includes exercises like squats, lunges, balance training, pushing and pulling movements like push ups, bicep curls, tricep extensions, deadlift, shoulder presses, back rows, planks and more! We use body weight training in addition to bands, and weights. Please bring a mat and a set of hand weights. Class is offered in-person and virtually. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. $10/class - paid directly to instructor, Kerri
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Guided Meditation with Michelle – Wednesday, November 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Guided meditation calms the mind and relaxes the body! Participants are comfortably seated as the instructor guides them through a positive and uplifting visualization intended to ignite the imagination to create positive mental and physical changes such as stress reduction, increased concentration, and pain relief. Must sign up at the Senior Coastsiders office.
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Parkinson's Support Group – Wednesday, November 5, 2pm - 3pm
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.
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Qigong - Tuesdays 1pm - 2pm
An ancient art that helps develop flexibility and balance. Instructor Judy Pruzinsky. Class will be offered in-person and virtually. Cost is on a sliding scale, consult teacher.
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Wise Woman Yoga - Tuesday 11am - 12:30pm
This class focuses on yoga practices for bone building, the pelvic floor, stiff joints, insomnia and hot flashes. LindaGrace has collected or created practices to bring strength and flexibility to the spine; to balance the endocrine system; to soothe and cool the nervous system and to focus the mind. Each class includes relaxation to promote a good night’s sleep. New students need to contact LindaGrace prior to attending at wisewomanyoga3@gmail.com. Class is offered in-person and virtually. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. $5/class - paid directly to instructor, LindaGrace
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Everyday Strength - Wednesdays 2pm - 2:50pm Build strength, stability, and confidence in this energizing class designed to support your everyday life. Using bands, light weights, and bodyweight exercises, you’ll improve core strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility—while gentle cardio and mindful movement boost energy, reduce stress, and leave you feeling refreshed. $10/class, paid directly to instructor, Tiffany.
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Gentle Yoga - Mondays/Wednesdays 8:45am - 10:15am
Composed of vibrant, active seniors who wish to develop strength and maintain mobility and flexibility. Students should be comfortable getting up and down from the floor and will also use chairs and other tools to further practice. Class is offered in-person and virtually. New students need to contact LindaGrace prior to attending at wisewomanyoga3@gmail.com. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. $5/class - paid directly to instructor, LindaGrace
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Line Dancing - Fridays 9:15am - 10:15am
Join in for some casual and fun line dancing with Carmen! This class is free and geared toward beginners. Class meets in the sunroom.
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Parkinson's Exercise Class – Wednesdays, 1pm - 2pm
This exercise class is for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and is designed to delay symptoms. Students go through a series of exercises that are adjusted to individual needs and are both challenging and fun. $10/class - paid directly to instructor, Jetta
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Pilates Fusion - Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30am - 10:30am
Builds core strength and stability using a mat, towel, roller, small ball, bands, floorwork and barre work. If you have them, please bring a mat, roller, and towel. Class will be offered in-person and virtually. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. Class cost is $10/class - paid directly to instructor, Kerri
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Rosen Movement - Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:30am
Weekly one hour classes are held at the center using fluid motion to increase joint mobility and flexibility. Donation based: $0-$5/class- paid directly to instructor, Jetta.
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Stable & Strong - Select Saturdays @ Swell Yoga in El Granada, 2:30pm - 3:20pm
This class includes both standing and mat-based exercises targeting the core, upper body, and lower body. Using light weights and higher reps in a flowing sequence, the class is designed to improve overall strength and stability. What to Bring: yoga or Pilates mat, light hand weights (1–3lbs), and grippy socks or barefoot. Must sign up at Senior Coastsiders office.
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Card Making with Cindy McCool- Thursday, November 6 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Learn new techniques to refine your skills and enjoy creating seasonal cards the first Thursday of the month. This class is free of charge and priority is given to those age 60 or older. Class size is limited and registration is required. Students should have their own basic tool kit but the remaining supplies will be provided by the instructor.
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Half Moon Bay Library at Senior Coastsiders – Wednesday,
November 19, 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!
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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: Tues. 11/4
- Lighthouse String Band: Wed. 11/12
- Vocalist Tina & Guitarist Harry: Wed. 11/19
- Mike McCall on Spanish Guitar: Thurs. 11/20
- Jon Zilber on Piano: Fri. 11/21
- Blue City Jazz: Wed. 11/27
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Mystery Book Club – Wednesday, November 5, 12:00pm
November Book: The Marlow Murder Club, by Robert Thorogood. For more information contact Vaughn Harrison at vaughnharrison@yahoo.com. Copies of the book are available at Senior Coastsiders and San Mateo County libraries.
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Singing Groups
Chinese Singing: Thursdays 11am - 12pm
Coastside Singers and Players: Mondays 12pm - 1:30pm
If you sing or play an instrument—ukulele, guitar, bass, etc.—join our group! We welcome all skill levels, enjoy all kinds of music, and most importantly, we have fun!
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Coastal Arts League Art Classes – Fridays, 1pm
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 Click here for information.
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Drop-In Arts & Craft Groups -Monday, 1pm - 3:30pm
Bring your own projects and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters.
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International Lunch in the Dining Room – Wednesday, November 12, 12pm
Celebrating Belgium with Beef Carbonnade (beef stew).
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Matinee Movie – Sense & Sensibility – Mon 11/17, 2:45pm
In Georgian era England, wealthy Mr. Dashwood dies leaving his second wife and three daughters destitute. The ladies move to a modest cottage where the two older daughters vie for the attention of various suitors in search of true love.
Rated: PG Running time: 2hr 16mins. Popcorn & refreshments provided.
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Rhythms with Richard – November 10 & 24, 2pm - 3pm
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.
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Watercolor with Mary Kay Jolley – Wednesdays, 1:30pm
All levels are welcome. Class is offered in-person and virtually. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. Class cost is $10/class - pay directly to instructor, Mary Kay
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Bridge Groups
Casual Bridge - Mondays 1pm - 3:30pm
Duplicate Bridge - Fridays
11:45am - 2:45pm
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Computer Tutoring With Volunteer Tech Tutors
Come in and troubleshoot or learn how to better use your computer or smart phone! Now offering tutoring appointments at Granada Community Services District Office. Appointments required. Call 650-726-9056 or visit the Senior Coastsiders office to schedule.
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Trivia Hour – Wednesday, November 19, 1pm - 2pm
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!
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Canasta - Tuesdays 2:15pm - 4pm
Canasta is a rummy-style card game, typically played with four players in two partnerships, using two decks of cards. Interested in playing or have questions? Please contact group lead, Meg Redden - redden.meg@gmail.com
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Improve Your Memory With Puzzles – Tuesdays, 1pm
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!
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Grocery Bus Service
Safeway and New Leaf Shopping Centers –
Grocery Outlet
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Chavez Market
- Monday, Nov. 24, 9:30am - 1:30pm
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: $4 round trip.
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Community Garden
Our community garden is thriving and open for all to enjoy! For now, garden beds are limited to vegetables to focus on growing nourishing food. Feel free to harvest what you can eat. To join the Garden Group or plant your own veggies, contact Rose at rhernandez@seniorcoastsiders.org
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Senior's Dinner Club at It's Italia – 2nd Thursday of Each Month - 5pm
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.
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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 some financial reimbursements towards pet expenses.
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Did you know that in addition to congregate dining and home delivered meals, Senior Coastsiders provides ongoing information and assistance including referrals and care management? Information on a variety of services is available to respond to the diverse needs and interests of older adults and adults with disabilities, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in the community. A care manager is available on staff to consult, advise, and assist older adults and adults with disabilities with the issues they may face. Check with the Senior Coastsiders office for more information.
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Reminder to ALL class participants - Our classroom schedule is very tight so please do not linger after class and DO NOT enter a closed classroom or a classroom that is being rearranged by staff. In order to quickly change classroom set-ups, staff needs a room clear of participants.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Power Walking into 80: How One Woman Celebrated Her Milestone Birthday by Completing the Senior Coastsiders
Half Moon Bay Half Marathon
When most people think about how they’d like to celebrate their 80th birthday, a quiet dinner or a trip with family might come to mind. But for Pam Dunnett (pictured right with her daughter Kate and husband Rob), who has been power walking for decades, the perfect way to mark the occasion was to take on a challenge: completing the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run Half Marathon—on her 80th birthday.
Her journey to the starting line began long before that October morning. She has always been active—playing tennis in her younger years before transitioning to power walking. Over the years, she’s walked three Avon 60-mile fundraising walks from Santa Barbara to Malibu, each covering 20 miles a day over three days. “It takes a lot of practice,” she said. “But I love it. And the fundraising part makes it even more meaningful.” She’s also no stranger to distance events, having completed five full marathons and six half marathons. “I love being out on beautiful coastal trails,” she said. “It’s even better when I’m walking with my youngest daughter.” These days, she also keeps up with Zumba three times a week, a routine that keeps her strong, balanced, and energized.
A Milestone Run
This wasn’t her first Pumpkin Run—she participated last year alongside a friend who raises funds for pediatric cancer. “It’s just such a wonderful community on the coast,” she said. “The scenery, the people—it’s all so uplifting.”
But this year was special. As she turned 80, she wanted to celebrate not with cake, but with a finish line. “I didn’t know what to expect when I came around that final corner,” she said. “I thought maybe no one would be there—but then I saw my husband waiting for me and the staff and volunteers of Senior Coastsiders there to cheer me over the finish line. It was very special.
Her family was fully behind her plan from the start. “They told me, ‘Go for it!’” she said. “Only my youngest daughter joined me this time, but everyone was cheering me on.”
Training and Tenacity
Even for someone who walks every day, preparing for a half marathon takes dedication. “I walk four to five miles a day, but I had to build that up to get strong for this event,” she said. “It had been a while since my last big race.”
There were setbacks along the way, including a knee injury from pickleball, but she took it in stride—adjusting her training, listening to her body, and staying focused. “You just keep moving,” she said. “That’s what matters.”
Race Day Reflections
Race day dawned cool and foggy—a blessing for endurance walkers, even if it meant her daughter couldn’t see the ocean. The atmosphere, though, was bright with energy. “The volunteers were amazing, cheering us on,” she said. “And the other participants—everyone was inspiring each other. It really felt like a community effort.”
By the time she crossed the finish line, she felt not just proud but grateful—to her family, to her training, and to the community that made the event possible.
Living Well at Every Age
Staying active isn’t just a hobby for her—it’s a way of life. “It plays a big role in my well-being,” she said. “And volunteering is just as important. Staying connected to people keeps you healthy.”
Her advice for others who want to stay active as they age? “Stay involved—physically, socially, and in your community. Do things with friends or family. It gets you out of bed in the morning,” she said with a laugh.
And she’s not done yet. “I’m already thinking about another half marathon,” she admitted. “Having a goal and achieving it—it’s good for people, no matter how old you are.”
Celebrating the Journey
After the race, she celebrated with a well-earned margarita and plenty of smiles. If she could give her younger self one piece of advice about aging, it would be simple: “Take care of yourself. Eat properly, sleep well, exercise, and stay involved in different things. And don’t forget to enjoy life—go to the farmers market, listen to music, have fun.”
As for the soundtrack to her 80th birthday half marathon? Without hesitation, she answered: “Old Time Rock and Roll.”
And really, that says it all—a classic tune for someone proving that age is just a number, and joy, movement, and community never go out of style.
Take care.
Sandi
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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!
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Get Free or Low-Cost Museum Entry With Your EBT Card!
Did you know that you can get free or low-cost admittance to several Bay Area museums if you receive food assistance? If you participate in the CalFresh program (food stamps, SNAP), you can access free or reduced admission through the Museums for All program. All you have to do is show your EBT card (the card you receive your benefits funds on) and a valid ID. Participating museums include the de Young Museum, the Exploratorium, Filoli HIstoric House & Garden, and many more.For more information and a list of participating museums, visit: museums4all.org
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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
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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.
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Wavecrest Raptor Walk-with San Mateo County Bird Alliance
Saturday, November 15, 10am - 12pm
Wavecrest is the single most important site on the San Mateo Coast for wintering raptors, which can be seen hunting in the property's broad fields. Raptors and other species rely on its expansive grasslands, wetlands, and roosting sites. Wavecrest is the place to see many raptors, including White-tailed Kites, Northern Harriers, Turkey Vultures, Sharp-shinned/ Cooper's/ Red- tailed/ Rough-legged Hawks, American Kestrels and Falcons. Cost: $15 Visit www.coastsidelandtrust.org/events for more information.
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Grocery Distribution at The Ted Adcock Center:
November 13 & 24, 3pm - 5pm
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley distributes free groceries to those in need 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).
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Coastside CERT: Community Emergency Response Team
As Northern California’s rainy season approaches, meteorologists are predicting a La Niña weather pattern. This means we may experience extended dry periods punctuated by large, long-lasting atmospheric river events. Visit coastsidecert.com for the latest information on storm preparation and emergency preparedness.
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City of Half Moon Bay: 2025 Flows to Bay Rain Barrel Program
The 2025 Flows to Bay Rain Barrel Program is now available for San Mateo County residents. Residents can order up to two 50-gallon rain barrels for $85 each, plus tax. Rebates range from $50 to $100 per barrel, depending on your water provider, while supplies last. More info: flowstobay.org/bulk-rain-barrel-program
Pick-up events will be held:
- Daly City: Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Half Moon Bay: Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
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