Calendar of Events – Published in the September 5 – 18, 2018 issue of Gilroy Life

Published in the September 5 – 18, 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 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. There is a minimal DMV certificate fee. Details and to register: (408) 779-7117 between 1 and 7 p.m.

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 program for those 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, call 800-600-6028 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Second Monday

Parkinson’s Support Group

• Meet at the Merrill Gardens Activity Room, 7600 Isabella Way, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Details: Judy at (408) 607-8254.

Car Lovers Meet

• The Valle del Sur region of the Antique Automobile Club of America in Morgan Hill meets at 7 p.m. at the Villa Mira Monte on Monterey Road. Details: www.valledelsur-aaca.com.

Last Monday

Parenting Support Group

• Join with other moms to learn, share and journey through parenting at 10 a.m. Details: (408) 847-8880.

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].

Mon., Wed., Fri.  & Sat.

Join the Gilroy Gators Masters

• From 5 to 6 a.m. and most Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Gilroy High School. Masters swimming for adults 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].

Tuesdays

Ladies Golf Club

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

Meditation Class

• Each class consists of a short introduction, a 20-minute meditation, and a brief discussion. It takes place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. E-mail artofyogamorganhill.com, or drop by 16165 Monterey Road, Suite 200. Suggested donation $5. No one turned away.

Fourth Tuesday

Free Ukulele Jam Session

• Have fun with an enthusiastic group of ukulele players at the monthly Gilroy Ukulele Jam, 6 to 8 p.m., at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey Road. All playing levels are welcome; free beginner lessons from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Community Closet

• The St. Catherine Community Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the first Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Get free gently used clothing and household items. Visit 13570 Depot St., San Martin. Details: (408) 857-4516.

First Wednesday

Flower Lovers Meet

• Morgan Hill Flower Lovers meeting will resume their fall meeting schedule at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Dessert will be served at 12:15 p.m. with a speaker to follow. Ashlee Hill, manager at Johnson’s Garden Center and specialist in Horticulture and Landscape design will lecture about succulents. Please bring a teacup or wide mouth small container for a succulent.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia’s Care Giver Support

• Find support, respite, and education 6:30 p.m. in the activities room at Merrill Gardens, 7600 Isabella Way. Details: Anne Seckinger at (408) 857-7811.

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, San Martin and Hollister. The group meets at 7 p.m. in Morgan Hill. Details: www.southvalleywoodworkers.org.

Second, fourth Wednesday

Indivisible South Valley

• Indivisible South Valley, a grassroots effort aligned with the national Indivisible Movement, works to protect democracy and core values, focusing on local communities. Meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the clubhouse on Montoya Circle.

Thursdays

Naranon Family Meeting

• For family and friends affected by a loved one’s drug abuse, these meetings take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Gilroy First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.

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.

Writer’s Class

• Creative writing class, no experience required, meets at 2 p.m. for 13 weeks, Merrill Gardens, 7600 Isabella Way. Details: Amanda Chiado at (408) 621-5114.

Fridays

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.

Poetry Readings

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

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.

Saturdays

Ukulele Sunrise Jam

• Players meet at 8:30 a.m. for an hour of jamming at Café 152 Bread Company, 60 4th St. They play songs from their past three songbooks, which are available at www.GilroyUkuleleJam.com.

First, third Sundays

Grief Support 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].

Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, & Dec. 5

Disaster Preparedness Workshops

• Attend one of the disaster preparedness workshops at 7 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 660 W. Sixth St. Learn what to do if you can’t return home after a disaster, how to reconnect with family and friends, how to create a disaster kit and how to protect yourself in an earthquake. Details: (408) 842-8207 or www.sccl.org.

Sept. 8

Vets Hall Fundraiser

• The Veterans Memorial Hall, 74 W. Sixth St., is hosting a fundraising event from noon to 5 p.m., featuring artwork by local veterans, games, music, a raffle and a silent auction. All proceeds go toward making necessary improvements to the Veterans Memorial Hall so the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District can continue to provide a quality, first-class facility for local veterans and the community. Tri-tip tickets are $18 and spaghetti tickets are $15. They can be purchased at the Hall or from a SSCVMD board member. Details: Christine West, at 408-842-3838 or [email protected].

Conversation & Coffee with the Mayor

• Enjoy a conversation with Mayor Roland Velasco and candidates for city council. from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. Discuss issues, share ideas, ask questions and connect in a friendly, casual environment.

Library Book Sale

• Fill a grocery bag with books for just $8 ($5 for members), at 10 a.m. at the Gilroy Library, 660 W. Sixth St. Proceeds support free classes and events at the library. Details: www.friendsofgilroylibrary.org.

Sept. 9

Democratic Fundraising Barbecue

• The South County Democratic Club will host a fundraising barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. at Morgan Hill Cellars, 1645 San Pedro Ave. The cost is $20 for adults, children are free. RSVP to Joanne Fierro at [email protected]. The link to donate is www.secure.actblue.com/donate/scdc-9-2018.

Sept. 12

Life Skills Class

• Life Hurts God Heals is an eight-step recovery program for middle and high school students with unresolved behavioral issues, addiction, school absenteeism and other issues. This free class take place at 7:15 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith, 7250 Forest St. Details: Suzie at (408) 497-2494.

Get Financial Peace

• Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson, money-management class taught by Dave Ramsey, who will take attendees through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and more. It takes place at 7:15 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith, 7250 Forest St. Details: Pastor Daniel Herrera at [email protected] or call (408) 267-4691. Space is limited.

Sept. 22

Red Barn Fundraising Dinner

• The Red Barn Fundraising Dinner takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. at the VFW Memorial Hall, 74 W. Sixth St. Funds will go toward foundation and flooring in the barn. The fun-filled evening benefits the Miller Red Barn restoration. There will be a silent auction, wine pull, and barn art auction. Tickets are $50 and are available at www.TheMillerRedBarn.org.

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