HEALTHY AGING WEEK CELEBRATION
HEALTHY AGING WEEK CELEBRATION
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City of Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Senior Center morgan-hill. ca. gov
Santa Clara County Department of Aging & Adult Services sccgov. org
Sourcewise mysourcewise. com
World Health Organization who. int
Morgan Hill Aging Council
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce identifies“ Senior Care, Housing and Quality of Life” as an integral service area. The Chamber convened the Morgan Hill Aging Council with the mission to enhance the lives of Morgan Hill’ s seniors and their families. Council members act as a body of support for the City of Morgan Hill’ s Senior Advisory Committee, and a working group of senior service providers addressing issues faced by the older adult population. Learn more or sign up as a participant by contacting Brittney Sherman:
Brittney @ morganhill. org.
Monday October 8th 1-1:55 pm Functional Fitness( Centennial Recreation Center-Studio) 2-5:00 pm Older Adult Dance with Hawaiian Luau theme. Morgan Hill GrangecHall. Hula performance sponsored by Visiting Angels. Event and refreshments hosted by CareMore Health / Anthem Blue Cross. Free.
Tuesday October 9th 9-9:55 am Fitness for Arthritis( Centennial Recreation Teen Center) 11-11:55 pm Chair Yoga( Centennial Recreation Senior Center-Activity Room 1) 1-3:30 pm Free Movie,“ Lives Well Lived,” Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. Event and refreshments hosted by Home Instead and Westmont of Morgan Hill. Free.
3-4:00 pm“ Bingo for Beginners,” Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. Free buy-in, 3 games total, $ 25 winning prize per game.
Wednesday October 10th 10-10:55 am Zumba Gold( Centennial Recreation Center-Gym) 10 am-1 pm Guided Hike at Little Uvas Creek Preserve led by Ron Horii
( classified as a low-grade trail) 1-1:55 pm Functional Fitness( Centennial Recreation Center-Studio) 2-4:30 pm Movies with Grant, Morgan Hill Playhouse. Featuring“ The Intouchables,” a Golden Globe Nominated Film. Hosted by Grant Richards, Gavilan College. Free admission.
Thursday October 11th 9:30-11 am Veteran’ s Affairs Presentation,“ VA Benefits,” MH Senior Center. 10-10:55 am Pilates( Community and Cultural Center) 2-4:30pm Older Adults’ Bocce Ball Tournament, Senior Center Bocce Court. Event and refreshments hosted by Home Instead Senior Care. Pre-registration required. Free.
Friday October 12th Annual Senior Resource Fair, Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. 10 am-1 pm Over 40 exhibitors. Resource tables, health / wellness, class demonstrations, health screenings, education and fun!
10:30 am-12 pm Screening of the“ Sue’ s Story” documentary, followed by Q & A session: how our community can empower families living with dementia disorders. Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, El Toro Room. Free admission. Doors close at 10:40 am. Co-hosted by the City of Morgan Hill and The Sue’ s Story Project( thesuesstoryproject. com).
Downtown Morgan Hill Dining Deals During Healthy Aging Week, Rosy’ s at the Beach, Bubbles Wine Bar & Bistro, GVA Café, Siam, Trail Dust BBQ, and other participating restaurants in downtown Morgan Hill are promoting special offers to customers.
For more information about Healthy Aging Week events: Debbie Vasquez,( 408) 310-4254; debbie. vasquez @ mhcrc. com or Brittney Sherman,( 408) 779-9444; brittney @ morganhill. org
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