Calendar of Events: Published in the April 3 – 16, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life

Click here to find more stories published in the April 3 – 16, 2019 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, 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
• 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 lessons 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, a 12-step program for those suffering from overeating, under-eating or bulimia, meet at 7 p.m., Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. Details: 800-600-6028 or 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 meets at 7 p.m. at the Villa Mira Monte on Monterey Road. Details: www.valledelsur-aaca.com.

Active Living Programs
• Meet from 1:30 to 2:40 p.m. at Merrill Gardens, 7600 Isabella Way. Details: (408) 607-8254 or [email protected].

Monday & Thursday

Duplicate Bridge
• Bridge games begin 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].

Monday through Friday

Spring Boutique Fundraiser
• Visit the Annual Spring Boutique Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Live Oak Adult Day Care, 651 W. Sixth St., Ste. 2. The sale, which runs until Easter, features Spring and Easter décor, jewelry, home-baked goods, garden items, books, and more, all at good prices and to help raise funds for the nonprofit. If you have items you’d like to add to our sale, drop them by anytime.

Tuesday & Thursday

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, at 13570 Depot St., San Martin. Details: (408) 857-4516.

Wednesdays

Student Recovery/Life Skills Class
• “God Heals” is an eight-step program for middle and high schoolers providing life skills. Free classes take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cathedral of Faith, 7250 Forest St. Details: Suzie at (408) 497-2494.

Alzheimer, Dementia Care 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.

Thursdays

Alanon Family Meeting
• An Alanon meeting for family and friends of alcoholics takes place at 7 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.

Creative Writing Class
• No experience required, meets at 2 p.m. for 13 weeks, Merrill Gardens, 7600 Isabella Way. Details: (408) 621-5114.

Second Thursdays

4-H Meeting
• Learn leadership skills and life skills at the Pacheco Pass 4-H meetings. Held at the Lion’s Club of San Martin, 12415 Murphy Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. Details: email: [email protected].

Thursdays to April 14

Intermediate Bridge Lessons
• Learn to play bridge from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7871 Hanna St. There will be a lecture, pre-dealt practice hands and handouts. Register at [email protected] or call (408) 981-1043 or (408) 846-2952.

Fridays

Friday Night Bingo
• Doors open at 4 p.m., early games start 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.

Late Evening Gym
• Come to a safe space and have fun from 6 to 9 p.m. at the El Portal gym, 222 I.O.O.F. Ave. Food is served. Program for ages 13 to 19 though younger children are allowed if accompanied by a parent or sibling older than 18. A permission slip is needed if attending for the first time. Details: (408) 846-0460 or (408) 846-0313.

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.

Second Saturday

Poetry Meeting/Readings
• Join the Gilroy Garlicky Group of poets for poetry fun from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Gilroy Public Library, 350 W. 6th St. Come join the fun. This is very low key with all levels welcome from the South Valley.

First & Third Sunday

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

April 3

Flower Lovers Meet
• The Morgan Hill Flower Lovers meet at 12:15 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. They will discuss the annual flower show and hear a presentation on planting a container garden for your yard or patio.

Dine and Help Compassion Center
• Visit Black Bear Diner, 395 Leavesley Road, from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the restaurant will donate 10 percent of all sales to assist the Gilroy Compassion Center, which helps the homeless in South County. Details: www.gilroycompassioncenter.org.

April 6

Walking Tour of Old Gilroy
• Enjoy a walk through Old Gilroy (Railroad and Alexander streets) from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in front of the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St. Details and reservations, call (408) 846-0446.

April 7

Free Health Screenings
• Saint Mary Parish, Congregation Emeth, Morgan Hill and Congregation Shir Hadash, Los Gatos host the Healthy Living Health Fair offering cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes screenings, dental exams and treatment, and eye exams and hearing tests. It takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy, 11 First St., Details: (408) 842-8149 or [email protected].

April 13

Library Book Sale
• Fill a grocery-sized bag with books for $8 or $5 for members at a book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 350 W. Sixth St. Proceeds benefit classes and events at the Gilroy Library. Details: [email protected].

April 24
Age Well, Drive Smart
• Take part in a free senior driver education class from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Contact Officer Chris Miceli at (408) 848-2324, ext. 211.

Please send calendar items to [email protected].