COMMUNITY CALENDAR – Published in the March 21 – April 3, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life

Published in the March 21 – April 3, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life

Ongoing
Women’s Support Group
• An eight-week personal study with other caring women healing from post-abortion. These are individual or group sessions. Details: (408) 847-8880.

AARP Safe Driving Course
• A refresher course for motorists 50 and older is taking place. Must call and register to get date and location. Participants will familiarize themselves with driver safety and new laws. No tests. Course, class materials and instructor provided by AARP. There is a minimal DMV certificate fee. Details and to register, call (408) 779-7117 between 1 and 7 p.m. only.

Mondays
Free Guitar Lessons
• Gorden Gibson teaches free guitar lessons at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., from noon to 1 p.m. Details: (408) 846-0414.

Line Dancing Lessons
• Line dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave.

Celebrate Recovery
• Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at South Valley Community Church, 8095 Kelton Dr., Gilroy. Details: (408) 848-2363.

Food Addict Meetings
• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. Details or a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 800-600-6028 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Second Monday
Parkinson’s Support Group
• Meet at the Village Green Senior Living Center, 7600 Isabella Way, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Details: Judy at (408) 607-8254.

Last Monday
Parenting Support Group
• Join with other moms to learn, share and journey through parenting at 10 a.m. Nutrition, postpartum and breastfeeding are discussed as well as a variety of topics. Details: (408) 847-8880.
Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat.

Join the Gilroy Gators Masters
• Workout from 5 to 6 a.m. and most Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Gilroy High School. Masters swimming is for adult swimmers looking to get in or stay in shape, or for triathletes looking for more swim time and/or instruction. Details: www.gilroygators.org or email [email protected].

Mondays, Thursdays
Duplicate Bridge
• Games at 1:20 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Details: (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected].

Tuesdays
Ladies Golf Club
• The Gilroy Ladies Golf Club is looking for new members. Details: (408) 779-0886 or (408) 776-7509.

Second Wednesday
SV Woodworkers Meet
• If you are a woodworker or enjoy working with wood you might enjoy joining the South Valley Woodworkers, serving South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. Group meets at 7 p.m. in Morgan Hill. Details: www.thvalleywoodworkers.org.

Second, fourth Wednesday
Indivisible South Valley
• Indivisible South Valley is a grassroots effort, aligned with the national Indivisible Movement, working to protect democracy and core values, with a focus on local communities. Meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W Edmundson Ave.

Thursdays
4-H Meeting
• Learn leadership and life skills at the Pacheco Pass 4-H meetings from 7 to 8 p.m. Details: email [email protected] or call (408) 824-8201.

Every Friday
Friday Night Bingo
• Doors open at 4 p.m. with early bird games starting at 6 p.m. at the VFW, 74 W. Sixth St.

Celebrate Recovery
• Group meets at 6 p.m. for food, 7 p.m. for large groups and 8 p.m. for small groups, at New Hope Community Church, 8886 Muraoka St. Details: (408) 398-5107.

Second Friday
Horsemen Meet
• The San Martin Horsemen’s Association meets at 7 p.m. at the San Martin Lion’s Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Details: www.smhorse.org.

Second Saturday
Poetry Readings
• Join the poetry fun with the longest running group in South County area from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Gilroy Public Library, 350 W. 6th St. All levels are welcome.

First, third Sundays
Grief Support Group
• This group meets at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 17175 Monterey St., and provides a safe place to share grief. Details: (408) 607-5779 or email [email protected].

March 24
Author to Visit Library
• Author Rachel Khong, author of “Goodbye, Vitamin,” will discuss her book followed by a Q & A at 11 a.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. The event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Gilroy Library.

March 29
Pop-A-Cork Celebration
• The 4th Annual Pop-A-Cork Celebration benefitting the Culinary Academy at Rebekah Children Services takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Sycamore Creek Vineyards. Enjoy a selection of culinary delights prepared and served by students and sample award-winning wine. The cost is $75 and available at www.rcskids.org./pop-a-cork.

March 31
TEDx in Gilroy
• TEDxYouth@ChristmasHillPark takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Gilroy High School. The event features youth and adult speakers talking about a variety of subjects around the theme, “Be the Change,” inspiring youth to take action their communities. Details: tedxchristmashillpark.com or email [email protected].

April 28
Help Renovate St. Joseph’s Family Center
• Executive Plan Design and Karen Aitken & Associates Landscape Architecture and Design are partnering with Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley to sponsor renovations at St Joseph’s Family Center and need help. Contact Brian Harrigan at (408) 334-3951 or by email ([email protected]) for donation information and volunteering opportunities. Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley is responsible for implementing life changing improvements to local low- income senior/family homes and nonprofits. St Joseph’s Family Center alleviates hunger/homelessness through many services and advocacy programs.

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