Community Calendar: Published in the June 26 – July 9, 2019 issue of Morgan Hill 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 depending on the needs of participants. Details: (408) 847-8880.

AARP Safe Driving Course

• A refresher course for motorists 50 and older is currently taking place. You must call and register to get the dates 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: Please call (408) 779-7117 between 1 and 7 p.m.

Mondays

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: Call Judy at (408) 607-8254.

Car Lovers Meet

• The Valle del Sur region of the Antique Automobile Club of America meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Villa Mira Monte on Monterey Road. Details: www.valledelsur-aaca.com.

Active Living Programs

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

Last Monday

Parenting Support Group

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

Monday & Thursday

Duplicate Bridge

• Enjoy bridge games that 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. 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

Meditation Class

• 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 visit 16165 Monterey Road, #200.

Tues. & Thurs.

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.

American Sewing Guild

• If you love to sew and work with fabric, you’ll enjoy meeting a group of sewing enthusiasts who challenge and teach each other sewing skills. Meet at 10 a.m. in the Jackson Oaks area of Morgan Hill. Details: www.asgsanjose.org.

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.

2nd, 4th Wednesdays

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

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 Thursday

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].

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) 781-4498.

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

San Martin 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

Gilroy Poetry Fun

• 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. This is very low key with all levels welcome from the South Valley.

First & Third Sundays

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].

June 27

AlumNight!

• This grassroots community effort supports and recognizes the value of dedicated individuals in the California public education system and is a Cal-SOAP Fundraiser. You’ll enjoy a night of live music, local culinary delights, Solis’ award-winning wines, and hear about some of local student’s challenges, and successes from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway. The special guests will include California State Assemblyman Robert Rivas, Gavilan College Board Trustee Edwin Diaz and the recipient of the Cal-SOAP Educator of the Year award, Dr. Blanca Arteaga. Whether or not you win one of the exciting drawing prizes while you’re there, you will go home happy you were a part of our 15th Anniversary Celebration — AlumNight 2019! Tickets are $55 and available at www.soliswinery.com/news_events/.

June 29

Summer Blood Drive

• While the need is constant the gratification is instant when you donate blood. The American Red Cross and Gilroy Sunrise Rotary are sponsoring a summer blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Gilroy Veterans Memorial Building, 74 W. Sixth St. For an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

July 8 – July 19

Young Musicians STAR Summer Day Camps

• Practices are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with performances July 19 and 20. For children ages 12 to 16. Details: (408) 832-7148.

July 12 – Aug. 16

Learn to Provide Support

• Certified Volunteer Advocates provide support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Once certified, volunteers can lead prevention, education and outreach presentations; assist with legal advocacy and court accompaniment; and provide support to survivors. The next training will be held every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications for this training are due by June 30, 2019. Details and/or to request an application: Elizabeth Angulo at [email protected] or call (669) 205-2781.

July 15 – 19

Tech Theater Experience

• Learn behind-the-scenes skills at this one-week Tech Theater Experience program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with performances at 7:30 p.m. July 19 and 4 p.m. July 20. For children 10 to 16. Details: (408) 832-7148.

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