Like many residents, we’re ready for autumn’s spookiest spell-ebration, MONSTER BASH. This annual event has been transformed from a one-day bash to a month-long series of ghoulish challenges, tricky trivia, enchanting activity kits and a hair-raising virtual concert with Andy Z. Beginning in September, ghouls and goblins will be able to see the full list of activities on our website: apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/

To start the season off right, families will be able to purchase Boo-in-a-Box, a Halloween activity kit that contains crafts, treats and decorations that celebrate the season. The Boo-in-a-Box will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, September 1 at www.mountainview.gov/register and will be available for pick-up during the month of October.

The Senior Center Nutrition Program is available Monday – Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. for curbside pick-up of to-go boxed lunches that take place in the back of the Senior Center parking lot.

Second Harvest Food Bank Brown Bag Distribution Program is available for Curbside pick-up in the back of the Senior Center parking lot. Brown Bag will operate under normal hours, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on the first through fourth Tuesday of each month. To register for Second Harvest please call 1-800-984-3663.

Description: Due to its strategic location at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and its mosaic of ecosystems, Shoreline at Mountain View is home to approximately 22 protected species and a vast array of native animals and plants, several of which are endemic and found no-where else in the world except the Bay Area. This workshop will provide an overview of the ecology and diversity of some of these unique species that call Mountain View home. To sign up for this workshop on Zoom, please email senior.center@mountainview.gov.

Description: Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), how it affects senior health, and how to better manage life with COPD. To sign up for this workshop on Zoom, please email senior.center@mountainview.gov.

Description: We cannot manage our financial situation without measuring. This workshop provides a process for attendees to collect their income and expense information, to organize that information, and to develop a budget, so that you can manage your financial situation. To sign up for this workshop on Zoom, please email senior.center@mountainview.gov.

Description: A City staff member from the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act program will be providing a virtual workshop to inform those about rent stabilization and eviction protections in Mountain View. To sign up for this workshop on Zoom, please email senior.center@mountainview.gov.

Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias

Description: Alzheimer's Disease is only one of the several kinds of dementia, although it is the most common. The dementias share a number of common symptoms, but have different origins and eventually have different symptoms and treatments. Come learn how to tell the difference with Dr. Elna Tymes, a Mountain View specialist. To sign up for this workshop on Zoom, please email senior.center@mountainview.gov.  

Description: Beatriz Lopez, Senior Staff Attorney with Senior Adults Legal Assistance, will speak about how senior homeowners can protect the equity in their homes. The presentation will cover scams, reverse mortgages, transfer on death deeds, and Medi-Cal recovery. To sign up for this workshop on Zoom, please email senior.center@mountainview.gov.

Description: HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) will be giving a comprehensive introduction for both Medicare and Medi-Cal for eligible Santa Clara County residents. To sign up for this workshop on Zoom, please email senior.center@mountainview.gov.

Please visit the Senior Center website at www.mountainview.gov/seniors for our up to date information and the current newsletter. 

We still have a few spots open in our morning preschool program. The City of Mountain View Preschool Program is in compliance with County, State, and CDC COVID-19 guidelines for safe childcare. The Preschool Program is open for children 3-5 years old. 

        8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. (last appointment at 1 p.m.)

Make an appointment at: www.mountainview.gov/lapswim

Cuesta Tennis Center and Rengstorff Park Tennis Court lights were recently retrofitted to state-of-the-art LED lights. The new lights will reduce energy consumption, minimize light outages, and provide players with a quieter atmosphere for play.

Be sure to “swing” by the courts to check them out!

Mountain View’s Human Relations Commission (HRC) is holding four upcoming listening forums with facilitated small group discussions about local policing. We want to hear your story about your experience with the Mountain View Police Department. Based on your input, the HRC will prepare a report to the City Council and Police Department to help inform future police policies and programs. Each forum is designed to listen to different groups and in different languages. Please sign up for the forum that works best for you at engage.mountainview.gov.

This year, as part of our Monster Bash, we will be having a Community Recipe eBook.

If you would like to share one of your favorite Halloween appetizers, entrees or desserts, please email your recipe to bill.mykytka@mountainview.gov before September 18th.

By sending us your recipe, you are giving The City of Mountain View permission to include your recipe on the City website and publications.

This year our Monster Bash will have a new look, complete with decorating contests, virtual concerts, trivia nights, activity kits and much more!

If you would like to promote your business and help your community celebrate Halloween by being a sponsor, please contact Bill Mykytka at bill.mykytka@mountainview.gov or (650) 903-6607.

ENGAGE with Parks & Recreation

The Mountain View community is invited to engage with staff, commissioners and other community members through a variety of events and meetings. You are invited to attend the Commission meetings to hear the latest Parks & Recreation updates as well as provide feedback.