Calendar published in the July 24 – August 7, 2019 issue of Gilroy Life

Mondays

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.

Line Dancing Lessons

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

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

• Swim from 5 to 6 a.m. and most Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Gilroy High School. These sessions are 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.

4-H Meeting

• Learn leadership skills and life skills at the Adam’s 4-H meetings. Held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Gilroy Grange, 8191 Swanston Lane. Details: email: [email protected].

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.

2nd & 4th 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

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.

Line Dance Lessons

• Get some exercise, have some food and drinks and a lot of fun with free line dance lesson from JMJ for beginners that take place from 7 to 8 p.m. and intermediate lessons from 8 to 9 p.m. at Capos Night Club, 7588 Monterey Road, Gilroy.

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].

Third Thursday

Women in Touch

• Women in Touch II invites others to renew friendships and make new ones. Meetings, which include lunch and entertainment, take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gilroy Elks Lodge. The cost is $23, reservations required. Call 408) 847-1964 or 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.

July 25

Learn About Medicare

• Are you confused by Medicare and Health plan choices? We can help! Join us at our Free Medicare 101 event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Details: Michele Campbell at (408) 848-2271 or [email protected].

Aug. 1-4

Santa Clara County Fair

• The 75th annual Santa Clara County Fair celebrates the diversity of Santa Clara County with a mural painted by more than 20 county residents that will be unveiled at the opening of the fair. There will also be firework shows every night, a ‘History of the Fair exhibition and a new livestock tent exhibit area. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children younger than 12 and seniors older than 65. In celebration of the 75th anniversary, tickets will be .75 cents from 1 to 5 opening day. They are available at www.thefair.org.

Aug. 3

Elks Car Show

• The Gilroy Elks Car Show takes place at the lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. There is a 75-car limit and a free T-shirt to the first 50 entries. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There is a $5 fee for visitor parking. Awards for Best of Show and People’s Choice. Details: (408) 842-9397.

Aug. 9-11

Gilroy Rodeo

• The Gilroy Rodeo takes place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday; from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For a complete schedule and more details, visit www.gilroyrodeo.com.

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