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. Wear comfortable clothing. $5/class - paid directly to instructor, Mitra.

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

Line Dancing - Fridays, 9:15am - 10:15am

Join in for some casual and fun line dancing! This class is geared toward beginners. Class meets in the sunroom.

Qigong - Tuesdays,

1pm - 2pm

An ancient art that helps develop flexibility and balance. Class will be offered in-person and virtually. Cost is on a sliding scale, consult instructor Judy Pruzinsky at judy@judypruzinsky.com for details.

Silver Stars Jazz Dance Class - Wednesdays at Pack Dance Studio,

November 11 - December 16,

11am-12pm

Taught by Shely Pack-Manning, well-known dance educator for over 50 years. This class will begin with a standing warm up concentrating on moving various muscles head to toe. The warm up also introduces the technique of body isolations, which is the base of Jazz movement. The class will proceed with the students sitting on the floor for gentle stretching of the leg and lower back muscles. The second part of the class will be devoted to learning Jazz Progressions (various jazz walks) and the students will travel across the floor with these locomotor skills. In time, students will be introduced to simple Musical Theater combinations. Above all, the class is designed for fun with movement. $10/class or $50 for the 6-week series - paid at the Senior Coastsiders office. Classes are held at the Pack Dance Studio at the Shoppes in Harbor Village. Must sign by calling 650-726-9056.

Wise Woman Yoga - Tuesdays, 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

Gentle Yoga - Mondays, 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

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

Parkinson's Support Group – Wednesday, November 4, 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.

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

Rosen Movement - Wednesdays,

10:30am - 11:30am

Rosen Movement is an easy class for all ages and mobility levels that improves mobility and balance while serving as an excellent antidote to anxiety and depression. The sessions are led by a registered physical therapist and movement teacher. Get moving with Rosen Method Movement! Donation based: $0-$5/class- paid directly to instructor, Jetta.

Silver Swans Ballet Class - Mondays at Pack Dance Studio, November 9 - December 14, 2-3pm

Taught by Leigh Ann Koelsch, ballet teacher for over 30 years, this class offers graceful, low impact movement designed especially for older adults. $10/class - paid at the Senior Coastsiders office. Must sign up in advance by calling 650-726-9056.

Silver Steppers Tap Dance Class -

Wednesdays at Pack Dance Studio, November 11 - December 16, 10am-11am,

Taught by Shely Pack-Manning, well-known dance educator for over 50 years, this is an upbeat tap class that blends rhythm, coordination, and plenty of fun. Tap shoes are recommended but not required. $10/class or $50 for the 6-week series - paid at the Senior Coastsiders office. Must sign up in advance by calling 650-726-9056.

Card Making with Cindy McCool- Thursday,

November 5, 12:30-2:30pm

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. Students should have their own basic tool kit, including tools and adhesives, but the remaining supplies will be provided by the instructor. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Must sign up in advance by calling 650-726-9056.

Half Moon Bay Library at Senior Coastsiders – Wednesday,

November 18, 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!

International Lunch in the Dining Room – Canceled in November

Once a month we celebrate a different country by serving a dish that is representative of that nation’s cuisine. We also share flyers chock full of facts and trivia about the featured country.

Live Music!

Who doesn’t love a little live music? We have live music in the dining room during lunch throughout the month.

• Peter Master: piano: Tue. 11/3
• Sister Line with Hazel and Joanna: Tues. 11/10
• Coastside Singers & Players: Mon. 11/16
• Vocalist Tina & Guitarist Harry: Wed. 11/18
• Blue City Jazz: Thu. 11/25

Mystery Book Club – Wednesday,

November 4,

12pm-1pm

November Book: Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect, by Benjamin Stevenson. When a fellow writer is murdered, the remaining authors must solve the crime while using their professional knowledge of how murders are plotted and committed.

For more information contact Vaughn Harrison at vaughnharrison@yahoo.com. Copies of the book are available at the San Mateo County libraries and we have a few books at the Senior Coastsiders office while they last.

Drop-In Arts & Craft Groups - Mondays,

1pm - 3:30pm

Bring your own projects and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters.

Zentangle Class - Mondays, 9:00-11am

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, meditative, and fun way to create beautiful images by mindfully drawing structured patterns. No art experience is necessary! Class and all materials are provided at no cost. Class is taught by Cheryl Hankin, PhD, Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT).

Coastal Arts League Collage Class – Fridays, 1pm-2:30pm

• Drop-in, November 6: Work on your own art projects.
• Matisse-inspired Collage Art, November 13: Taught by coastside artist, Laura McHugh (with Dragonfly Community Arts)
• Collage Art, November 20: Taught by coastside artist and volunteer, Nancee McDonnell.
• Class Canceled: November 27

Movie Matinee:

English Language: Monday, November 16, 3pm, Guarding Tess

A former U.S. First Lady wants a particular Secret Service agent to head her bodyguard detail, even though he can't stand her. Rated PG 13, 1hr 26m.

Chinese Language (in English with Chinese subtitles): Monday, November 2, 3pm, Mrs Doubtfire

窈窕奶爸

Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus and starring Robin Williams as a divorced father who disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper to spend time with his children. We will show the movie in English with Chinese subtitles. Rated PG-13, 2hrs 5m

Popcorn and refreshments provided!

Rhythms with Richard – Monday, November 9 and 23, 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, including beginners!

Watercolor with Mary Kay Jolley – Wednesdays,

1:30pm-3:30pm

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 - paid directly to instructor, Mary Kay

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!

Bridge Groups

Casual Bridge - Mondays, 1pm - 3:30pm

Duplicate Bridge - Fridays,

11:45am - 2:45pm

Computer Tutoring With Volunteer Digital Navigators

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.

Learn English through Singing – Thursdays, 1pm - 2pm

Join our Chinese Community Liaison, Kiki Wolfeld, for a fun and interactive English-learning session through singing and music!

Mahjong

Western Mahjong - Tuesdays, 2pm - 3:45pm Please contact Wendy Rudisill at wendywrudisill@gmail.com for more information

Chinese Mahjong - Fridays, 12pm - 2:30pm. Please contact Elizabeth Susskind at elizabeth.susskind@gmail.com for more information

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

Cornhole Club - Canceled in November,

2:30pm - 4pm

Join us for a fun, low-key afternoon of cornhole! We play on the last Friday of the month. Beginners are welcome! Call 650-726-9056 or visit the Senior Coatsiders office for information.

Improve Your Memory With Puzzles – Tuesdays, 1pm - 2:30pm

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!

Trivia for Boomers – Canceled in November,

1pm - 2pm

Trivia for Boomers with Larry De Young is a team game. The quiz includes 30 questions on custom slides. Slides use multimedia and cover topics famliar to boomers, including history, movies, geography, pop culture, literature, and more! There are lots of laughs and lots of fun!

Aging Together: A Support and Discussion Group -

Wednesday, November 25,

10:00- 11:00am

Facilitated by a Peer Counseling professional from Peninsula Family Service, Aging Together is a welcoming group for older adults, caregivers, and supportive family members. Participants explore practical tools for maintaining independence, strengthening social connections, managing life transitions, and accessing community resources. Groups use simple explanations, discussion, hands-on activities, and

peer support.

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

Grief Support Group - Thursday, November 12, 1pm - 3:00pm.

Join Mission Hospice & Home Care for compassionate conversations around grief and healing after the death of a loved one. This is a safe place to share, listen, and heal at your own pace.

Senior's Dinner Club at It's Italia – Thursday, November 12, 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.

Pet Buddy Program

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.

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!

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

Got Wheels Program Update

The Got Wheels program and waitlist has reached full capacity. If you have already submitted a completed application, you are on the waitlist and will be contacted at the email address on your form when enrollment reopens. They are no longer able to accept new applications at this time.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of this Measure K-funded program, participants will now receive up to two one-way rides (or one round-trip) per month. For questions or support, call 650-403-4300 or email gotwheels@pfso.org

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

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.

Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting an estimated 20 million people in the United States alone? This condition impacts the macula—the part of the eye responsible for sharp, central vision—making everyday activities like reading, driving, and recognizing faces more difficult. Common symptoms include blurred or distorted vision, dark or empty areas in the center of sight, and difficulty seeing in low light. While AMD does not cause complete blindness, early detection and support can make a meaningful difference.

For reliable information, resources, and support, visit the American Macular Degeneration Foundation at www.macular.org

Pet Loss Support Group: 2nd Thursday of every month, 7-8pm

It’s natural to feel grief, sadness, or depression when your companion animal dies. Led by a professional counselor, the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA hold a monthly support group to help work though the emotions. Some people come only once or twice, some come several times. No need to RSVP. Email Brian Probst at BProbst@PHS-SPCA.org to get the Zoom link and more information.

Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9-10:50am; 2nd Wednesday of the month,

6-7:50pm, Coyote Point Shelter -

12 Airport Blvd, San Mateo.

The low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics are by appointment only and appointments do fill up quickly. Please note that days and times are subject to change. To book an appointment, go to: SPCA Clinics

Foot Notes Jazz Band: November 15, 4:30pm, $15

Foot Notes Jazz is a San Francisco Bay Area jazz ensemble that showcases contemporary and original music classics. The group performs the music of contemporary writers such as Gordon Goodwin, Tom Kubis and Vince Mendoza in addition to classics from Thad Jones, Duke Ellington and Sammy Nestico. Footnotes also features original sounds by some local Bay Area composers such as Wayne Wallace, Rick Walsh, Tod Dickow, Howard Cespedes and their own pianist Paul Mernyk.

Footnotes Jazz rose from the ashes of the Foothill College Big Band program after budget cuts dismantled the music program. The members of the Foothill Evening ensemble renamed and reconvened as an independent group, Foot Notes Jazz.

Buy tickets here.

Speaker Series: Food as Art - Holiday Edition: November 19, 6pm, $10

Culinary historian Carolyn Tillie explores the remarkable intersection of food and art, tracing how ingredients such as eggs, wax, saffron, sugar, nuts, and vegetables have served as artistic materials for thousands of years. From ancient pigments and Renaissance table sculptures to marzipan, gingerbread houses, carved vegetables, and elaborate holiday confections, the presentation reveals the surprisingly deep roots behind many familiar seasonal traditions. Richly illustrated and spanning cultures across the globe, Food as Art: Holiday Edition shows how the impulse to transform food into something beautiful has long been part of the way we celebrate.

Buy tickets here.

A Christmas Carol, The Musical: December 4-20

Bah Humbug no more! This spirited adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved story comes to life with Alan Menken’s festive score. On a frosty Christmas Eve, the grumpy and greedy Ebenezer Scrooge gets the shock of his life when four ghosts crash his evening and whisk him through Christmases past, present, and future. Can he change his miserly ways before it’s too late? Full of heart, humor, and holiday magic, this musical journey is a joyful reminder that it’s never too late to find the spirit of the season.

Buy tickets here.

Grocery Distribution at The Ted Adcock Center:

November 12 and 20, 3 - 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. Bring a cart or wagon to carry your groceries. You will choose and bag your own food.

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 Hope Food Pantry and Wednesday Dinner

In partnership with Table of Plenty, enjoy a ready-to-eat meal on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Food Pantry is avalaible Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00pm (Wed: 1:00-6:00pm) at Coastside Hope, 248 Main St, HMB. 650-726-9071. Find out more at: www.coastsidehope.org.

Coastside Land Trust: Remote Sensing and Imagery in Conservation - Free Community Webinar: November 7, 10-11am.

What can we learn about the places we care about by looking at them from above? Join Coastside Land Trust for an introduction to the fascinating world of remote sensing and imagery—and how these tools are helping conservationists better understand and care for landscapes. Register here.

Wavecrest Raptor Walk - with San Mateo County Bird Alliance,

November 14, 10am-12pm, $18

This walk will explore our local overwintering raptor population. 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! We will tour the open space preserve in small groups, each led by a docent from the San Mateo County Bird Alliance. Scan the QR code to register. Register here.

CoastPride Agin’ Well: Last Wednesday of the month, 11:30am-1pm

Agin’ Well provides social, active and informational monthly activities for our LGBTQ+ community members ages 55+. The group format begins with a check-in, then has a facilitated activity for 45 minutes, and ends with a debrief and social time over snacks. Attendees will need to complete a signup form before joining the group, or may complete a physical form on-site. For more information, reach out to contact@coastpride.org or 650-515-2028 (call or text).

Fill out the registration form here.

SamTrans: Connect Bay Area Local Investment Plan

An independent group of citizens has submitted signatures to place a 14-year, 5 county sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot. The measure would provide approximately $50 million in annual, locally controlled funding dedicated to public transit in San Mateo County to be administered by SamTrans. After several months of robust stakeholder engagement and community input, SamTrans adopted its Connect Bay Area Local Investment Plan, a roadmap for investing return-to-source funds if the measure passes. Learn more about the plan here.

Coastside Hope Food Pantry and Wednesday Dinner

In partnership with Table of Plenty, enjoy a ready-to-eat meal on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Food Pantry is avalaible Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00pm (Wed: 1:00-6:00pm) at Coastside Hope, 248 Main St, HMB. 650-726-9071. Find out more at: www.coastsidehope.org.