Fall 2019 Activity Guide
Fall 2019 Activity Guide
Fall 2019 Activity Guide
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this force of nature, for creating beauty in Blach Gym Team Fit Staff
contemporary and abstract paintings. art! All skill levels are welcome, and individual No code required co-ed class 18+yrs
coaching is emphasized. We'll work from M/W/F on-going 6-7am
Grant Rm 3 Chan
photographs and from life, using real objects, No code required co-ed class 18+yrs
230553-01 18+yrs natural or crafted. Tue/Thu on-going 6-7am
Fri 9/13-11/22 12-2pm No code required co-ed class 18+yrs
Residents $342* All Others $408* Equipment Note: A supply list will be provided. Sat on-going 6-7am
*Materials fee of $10 due first day. No code required co-ed class 18+yrs
Grant Rm 2 Olsen
Sat on-going 7-8am
230510-01 18+yrs
Wed 10/16-11/20 6-9pm
No class 11/6
Residents $137 All Others $162
JACKI SORENSEN’S
STRONGSTEP
Jacki's StrongStep is an easy-to-follow, low
impact workout to motivating music that
incorporates aerobics, strength training, abs
work, and stretching. Participate at your own
level.
Grant Rm 2 Franich
No code required 18+yrs
Mon/Wed on-going 8:30-9:30am
Register at class; 10 classes for $65
ADULT Classes
No class 10/25
Residents $171 All Others $203
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MARTIAL ARTS
JUJITSU
For beginning and advanced students.
Through a unique and supportive teaching
style, students will learn punching, kicking,
throwing, falling, grappling, and real world,
practical self-defense techniques. Join this
exciting class and improve your self-confidence,
condition your physical self and develop a
positive self-image.
DAY TRIPS
Mon/Thu 9/9-12/12 7:30-9pm
Redwood Creek Kayak No class 11/11, 11/28
This is a great beginner's paddle in the Residents $272 All Others $324
marshlands next to Redwood Creek. Harbor
GREG MEYER TRIPS seals and many species of shorebirds are often
[email protected] spotted here around Bair Island. We’ll pull
(831) 345-1973 ashore for a midday lunch and stretch before
paddling home. No experience necessary.
Note for ALL Greg Meyer Trips: 1. Trips will take
place rain or shine. 2. Greg will send an email Redwood Creek Meyer
to participants prior to trip specifying meeting 233106-01 18+yrs
place and equipment needed. 3. If you have Sun 10/20 9am-3:30pm
any questions, contact Greg. Residents $53* All Others $61*
*Materials fee of $50 per person due day of trip.
Brooks Island Kayak
This is a beautiful kayak trip in northern SF
Bay to view a “secret spot” — the scenic
Sunset Paddle Elkhorn
Brooks Island. We’ll paddle along the shoreline, Slough
looking for wintering birds and resident harbor Join us in visiting one of California's largest
seals, then pull ashore to eat lunch. No remaining coastal wetlands and the habitat
experience necessary. for numerous wildlife. We’ll spend an afternoon
exploring the quiet waterways of the preserve
Brooks Island Meyer and then watch the sunset as we head back.
233101-01 18+yrs No experience is necessary.
ADULT Classes
Neutra House
Los Altos Community Foundation Staff
No code required 18+yrs
Sun 10/20 4:30-6pm
No code required 18+yrs PSA/EIRS Training FINANCES
Sun 11/17 4:30-6pm [PRELIMINARY SAFETY ASSESSMENT +
Residents & All Others FREE! EMERGENCY INFORMATION REPORTING SITE] RETIREMENT TALK
BAT leaders learn the Preliminary Safety 40+
Personal Emergency Assessment (PSA) process used after a
Preparedness (PEP) disaster to more quickly bring help to their Passport to Retirement
neighborhood. Learn how to calculate how much money
Learn how to prepare your family to be
you'll need, make the most of your current
self-reliant the first 72 hours following a major Prerequisite: New BAT Leader Training.
resources, select the appropriate pension
disaster. This class includes information on
Registration Note: To register, please go to options, get a higher return on your investments,
types of disasters, home and workplace pre-
losaltosbat.org and "inflation-proof" your income. Other topics
paredness, fire safety, treating life-threatening
include Social Security, long-term care and
conditions, and building a disaster supply kit.
lifestyle issues.
Neutra House
Registration Note: To register, please go to Los Altos Community Foundation Staff Grant Rm 3 Evans
losaltosca.gov/pep No code required 18+yrs 231801-01 40+yrs
LAYC Sat 9/14 10-11:30am Thu 10/10-10/24 6:30-9pm
Santa Clara County Fire Dept Staff No code required 18+yrs 231801-02 40+yrs
Sat 12/14 10-11:30am Tue 10/15-10/29 6:30-9pm
No code required 18+yrs
Residents & All Others FREE! Residents $75* All Others $88*
Thu 9/19 6-9:15pm
Residents & All Others FREE! *Spouse/guest may attend at no charge.
Additional Emergency Prep
information and classes available at
losaltosca.gov/emergencyprep 55+
Rejuvenate
SPECIAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: Your Retirement
FAMILY EMERGENCY This unique and comprehensive course
PREPAREDNESS focuses on the issues and concepts important
to retirees. In straightforward language,
ADULT
runs from September 19, 2019 to Shoup Park Garden House Evans
January 19, 2020. Please see the website, 230824-02 55+yrs
losaltosca.gov/exhibitevents for the Wed 10/16-10/23 1-3:30pm
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PETS
ADOBE DOG TRAINING
Basic Manners
for Community Dogs
For dogs five months of age or older. Focuses
on training basic behaviors, walking nicely
on a leash, and canine manners. Content
includes discussion of developmental stages
and responsible dog ownership.
BEGINNING
Hillview Baseball Field Hughes
230837-01 18+yrs
Wed 9/11-10/9 9-9:50am
230837-02 18+yrs
Wed 10/23-11/20 9-9:50am
Residents $102 All Others $120
INTERNATIONAL TOPICS MUSIC
ADVANCED
50+ TACO Hillview Baseball Field Hughes
FOREIGN AFFAIRS [TERRIBLE ADULT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA] 230801-01 18+yrs
This self-led group meets weekly to discuss Wed 9/11-10/9 10-10:50am
Equipment Note for ALL Terrible Adult Chamber 230801-02 18+yrs
and debate foreign affair issues. Class members Orchestra classes: Bring your own instrument
give prepared presentations on topics of their Wed 10/23-11/20 10-10:50am
and a music stand. Residents $102 All Others $120
choice followed by open discussion. Class
concludes with a summary report of the Note for ALL Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra
foreign affairs news of the week. classes: Contact director at [email protected]
if you have questions.
Grant Rm 3 Director
645543-04 50+yrs NEW!
Fri 9/13-12/6 10am-12pm
No class 11/29 Intro to Orchestra
Senior Program Members $30 All Others $35* Tired of playing alone? Ready to step up your
*For Senior Program membership info, plus all game? Learn how to follow a conductor,
ADULT
Egan Gym
LA Recreation & Community Srvs Staff
No code required 18+yrs
Wed on-going 8-10pm
Residents & All Others $3 (at the door)
ICE SKATING
NAZARETH ICE OASIS (NIO)
3140 Bay Rd, Redwood City
SPORTS Archery 2
This class is a continuation for those who are
following lesson included in fee.
WHITLINGER/SARSFIELD
TENNIS
whitlingersarsfieldtennis.com
Enjoy top-flight instruction from the staff of
Stanford University Hall of Famer John Whitlinger
and longtime Stanford/USPTA Professional
Tom Sarsfield. All classes will consist of only
two to six players and eight lessons.
Adult Individual Tennis Lessons
Equipment Note for ALL Whitlinger/Sarsfield
Tennis classes: Bring a racquet to all classes! Low Intermediate Tennis Personal and semi-private lessons (1-4 play-
ers) taught by the staff of Stanford University
Special Service, only two to six players per
Make-up Policy for ALL Whitlinger/Sarsfield Hall of Famer John Whitlinger and Stanford/
court! For players who are consistent on a
Tennis classes: Make ups will only be given on USPTA Professional Tom Sarsfield.
slow-paced rally but need to develop better
those occasions when inclement weather or depth, directional control and use of spin. For lessons at Marymeade Park, Courts 2/3:
an instructor's absence requires that a class be Review and strengthen stroke techniques Francois Chan ………………………345-8768
canceled. Unless notified to the contrary, make with more emphasis on basic strategy and James Knofler ……………….. (408) 410-0434
up lessons will be forwarded to the next normal tactics.
For lessons at Rosita & McKenzie Parks,
meeting day and time. However, Fridays (for
Marymeade Courts 2/3 Court 1:
weekday lessons) or Sundays (for Saturday lessons)
Whitlinger/Sarsfield Tennis Staff James Knofler ………………. (408) 410-0434
may be used at the instructor's discretion.
230963-01 15+yrs Sharon Lamond ……………. . (408) 712-7361
Rain Policy for ALL Whitlinger/Sarsfield Tennis Tue/Thu 9/10-10/3 7:30-8:30pm Glenn Uguccioni ……………..(408) 797-9471
classes: In case of rain, contact Recreation & No class 11/28 For lessons at Montclaire Park, Court :
Community Services at 947-2790 Monday-Friday*, 230963-02 15+yrs Joe Bassi ……………………………. 576-0988
8am-5pm, within an hour before scheduled Tue/Thu 10/15-11/7 6:30-7:30pm Glenn Uguccioni ……………. (408) 797-9471
starting time for class status. Or check with the No class 11/28
instructor whose contact information is listed on Residents $145 All Others $172 Hourly Rate* & Payment
whitlingersarsfieldtennis.com. For evening or For one player: $80 per hour
weekend classes, check with the instructor at For two players: $42.50 per hour each
the court. If at any time the instructor is absent, For three players: $30 per hour each
report to the next scheduled lesson for make-up For four players: $25 per hour each
ADULT Classes
date. No postponement announcement will be *Discounts may be offered for four or more
initiated by the instructor or Recreation & lessons paid in advance.
Community Services.
Payment by check only; payable to
*Office closed alternating Fridays: check City
Tom Sarsfield. Payment due first day.
website for schedule.
Terrific 3s
All our Tiny Tots
Tue/Thu
Preschool Programs 9-11:30am
are now at the
San Antonio Club! Schedule your tour today at
LosAltosRecreation.org
Kinder Prep
3 Day Program | Mon/Wed/Fri
9am-12pm
* Extended Care Available | 12-2pm *
NEW!
THANKSGIVING CAMP REBOUND BASKETBALL STEM Learning
The popular Los Altos Recreation & Community CAMP
Services camp continues its fall session! Camp emphasizes basketball skills through with Lego® Bricks
Camp will be filled with Thanksgiving fun activities as well as games at the end of We will build "real life" objects out of Lego
themed crafts and games, as well as the the day. Campers should wear appropriate bricks while exploring the concepts of engi-
summer favorites. All supplies provided, and sport clothing and bring snacks and water. neering, architecture and physics. Students
all activities are tailored for the appropriate will develop problem solving skills and critical
age groups. Note: Fee includes a participation ribbon. thinking skills as they bring their models to
life with batteries and motors.
Grant Rm 1 Egan Gym Minzer
LA Recreation & Community Srvs Staff 213307-01 5-14yrs Grant Rm 2 Bricks 4 Kidz Staff
211301-01 5-11yrs Mon-Wed 11/25-11/27 9am12:30pm 212629-01 5-12yrs
Mon-Wed 11/25-11/27 9am-2pm Residents $165 All Others $195 Sat 9/14-10/19 10:30-11:30am
Residents $149 All Others $177 Residents $162 All Others $192
ARTS
Grant Rm 1
tals, and dance routines. A fun and creative
Mademoiselle Anne Staff
environment to help nourish your child’s love
250501-01 1.5-3yrs of dancing.
Tue 9/10-10/22
Residents $168
9-10:15am
All Others $200
TIPTON’S TUTUS
Equipment Note: Leotards and soft ballet shoes
Equipment Note for ALL Tipton’s Tutus classes: are required.
Grant Rm 1
Mademoiselle Anne Staff Leotards and soft ballet shoes required.
Grant Rm 2 Tipton
250501-02 1.5-3yrs
Tue 10/29-12/10 10:30am-12pm
Tiny Tutus 260203-01 3.5-5yrs
Thu 9/12-11/14 10:45-11:15am
This class is an introduction to ballet and
No class 11/26 Residents $132 All Others $156
creative movement using many props and
Residents $144 All Others $171
YOUTH Classes
Ballet & Tap HIP HOP & BREAK DANCE Prerequisites: Class is suitable for beginners
A great introduction to both tap and ballet. Current Hip-Hop styles and steps are introduced over eight years old and students who have
Students will stretch and learn the basics of in an upbeat environment, using fun and age met requirements from Chang Tai Do Karate:
tap and ballet that will develop their dancing appropriate music. Dancers will also learn the Tots classes. Instructor will inform students if
skills. A fun and creative environment to help seven elements of Break-Dance: Top Rock, they meet requirements to advance to next
nourish your child's love of dancing. Feet-Work, Freezes, Spins, Drops, Treading, level class.
and Swipes.
Grant Rm 2 Tipton Shoup Park Garden House CTD Staff
260205-01 3.5-5yrs Grant MPR Ali 211106-01 8+yrs
Thu 9/12-11/14 12:30-1:15pm 210249-01 6-8yrs Tue/Thu 10/1-12/12 6-8pm
Residents $147 All Others $174 Wed 9/11-11/20 6:30-7:30pm No class 11/28
No class 9/25, 11/13 Residents $317* All Others $375*
Residents $272 All Others $324 *Fee is per person.
Ballet & Tap
Beginner/Intermediate Shoup Park Garden House
211106-02
CTD Staff
8+yrs
YOUTH
Grant Rm 2 Tipton
210246-01 6-8yrs
Thu 9/12-11/14 3:45-4:45pm
Residents $157 All Others $186
210104-02 4-5yrs
Sun 9/15-10/20 12-12:45pm
210104-03 4-5yrs
Sat 9/28-11/2 9-9:45am
210104-04 4-5yrs
Sat 10/19-11/23 1-1:45pm
210104-05 4-5yrs
Wed 11/6-12/11 5-5:45pm
Residents $192* All Others $228*
*Materials fee of $45 due first day.
BASKETBALL
REBOUND BASKETBALL
ACADEMY
Basketball classes focus on developing sports
skills, improving self-esteem, and fair play
while teaching the fundamentals of basketball
such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Fun
games will be played in each class.
PARENT & ME
Egan Gym Minzer
210974-01 2-3.5yrs
Sat 9/14-10/19 9:05-9:30am
250974-01 2-3.5yrs
Sat 11/2-12/14 9:05-9:30am
No class 11/30
YOUTH Classes
FIRST SHOTS
Egan Gym Minzer
210974-02 3.5-5yrs
Sat 9/14-10/19 9:35-10:10am
250974-02 3.5-5yrs
Sat 11/2-12/14 9:35-10:10am
No class 11/30
Residents $115 All Others $136
Skyhawks Basketball
Skyhawks Basketball coaches focus on the
development of fundamental skills through a
variety of fun and creative drills, exercises and
scrimmages. Curriculum is age-appropriate
and pays special attention to ball handling,
passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, and
conditioning.
No class 11/11
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WHITLINGER/SARSFIELD
TENNIS
whitlingersarsfieldtennis.com
Enjoy top-flight instruction from the staff of
Stanford University Hall of Famer John Whitlinger
and longtime Stanford/USPTA Professional
Tom Sarsfield. All classes will consist of only
two to six players and eight lessons.
KLS: Pre-Soccer Residents $99 All Others $117 initiated by the instructor or Recreation &
Teaches the basic techniques of the game Community Services.
and builds self-esteem through participation *Office closed alternating Fridays: check City
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220947-01 11-14yrs
220946-02 11-14yrs
Sat 9/14-11/2 1:30-2:30pm
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Enjoy your favorite activities As a Member, you can enjoy many benefits! Go to
here at our Senior Center LosAltosRecereation.org to join or mail your completed
and bring your friends for a application form (available at LosAltosRecreaton.org) with
SENIOR
real good, feel good time! check (payable to “City of Los Altos,”) to:
Come by for a class or activity
and stay for coffee or lunch. Los Altos Senior Program, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
Drop in is FREE; Residents $26/yr All Others $40/yr
membership is encouraged!
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A NOTE ABOUT
ACTIVITIES AND
LOCATIONS DURING
CONSTRUCTION
Due to construction of the
new Commuity Center,
the Senior Program is
seeing changes in activities.
Please check our website,
LosAltosRecreaton.org,
then click on the Senior
Program OR check out
SENIOR
TE E N CENTER
TeEn
VolUNteERisM
The Underground Teen Center is now
CLOSED Get Involved!
to temporarily make room for the
Recreation & Community Services office
while the new Community VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Center is under construction.
- Special Events
Don’t despair ... new and exciting
events are planned! Visit
- Senior Program
LosAltosRecreation.org for the most - City Hall
up-to-date info! - and more!
Twitter (@Losaltosrec)
Program
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Program Happenings
Fall Volunteer Opportunities include Weekend volunteer workdays are held 1-2
(but definitely are not limited to): times per month. For dates and to register,
visit our website at grassrootsecology.org
Senior In-Home
Repair Program
VOLUNTEER Prog/REDWOOD Grove
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*Friendly facility attendant included **$500 deposit required. † $250 deposit required
This classic, and creepy, tale comes to life on the Bus Barn Stage this
Adults
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) &
fall! Timid and meek Seymour finds and capitalizes off a new species
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP)
of plant, Audrey II. However, this conversing, carnivorous sprout has
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more than fame on its mind. Check out the Los Altos Stage Company’s
Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chacmv.org
website for more information at losaltosstage.org.
965-2020
Fit4Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sfpeninsula.fit4mom.com / 395-7558
Performances Foothill College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . foothill.edu / 949-7777
Los Altos Stage Company Box Office hours are BAT, LEAD
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3pm-6pm.
Los Altos Dispute Resolution Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-5267
Box Office address: 97 Hillview Ave (next to the theater).
Los Altos Stage Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .losaltosstage.org / 941-0551
For telephone purchases Mountain View/Los Altos Adult Ed Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Call 941-0551 during box office hours (as listed above). 940-1333
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
691-1200
Midpeninsula Widows & Widowers Assn
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Every Fri from 1:30-3pm
Always Sun, 12 pm to 4 pm.
BOOK GROUPS FOR ADULTS
The Whodunit? Mystery Readers Group at Los Altos Main Library Free Admission is always free,
1st Wed of each month from 10:15-11:30am thanks to the support of the
City of Los Altos and our
The Los Altos Senior Book Club at Los Altos Main Library
community.
Come at 12:30pm for an optional brown bag lunch and social time
before the book discussion. The Museum is proudly
2nd Thu of each month at 1pm
supported by local residents
The Great Books Club at Los Altos Main Library Program Room Join like you. Become a member
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3rd Tue of each month at 7pm and find out about upcoming
Adult Book Discussion Group at Los Altos Main Library events and volunteer
Join us as we discuss the latest in contemporary fiction. opportunities.
Light refreshments served.
Museum
The Woodland Senior Book Club at Grant Park, Room 4 51 South San Antonio Rd
3rd Wed of each month at 1pm Los Altos, CA
losaltoshistory.org
READ & SIGN BELOW: Through this registration form, I hereby absolve the City of Los Altos, its employees & officers from all liability which may
arise as the result of my participation in the activities listed below, and in the event that the below-named participant is a minor.
I hereby give my permission for his/her participation as indicated & in so doing absolve the City of Los Altos, its employees & officers from such
liability. In addition, I agree to allow use of my/our photograph for program publicity. I have read & understand the City of Los Altos Recreation
& Community Services Department refund policy. Furthermore, reservation of a place in a class or program does not constitute any form of
guarantee by the City of Los Altos that the class or program will take place. The City of Los Altos reserves the right to cancel any program or
class at any time for any reason, at its sole discretion. Money paid in advance for any class or program that is canceled by the City of Los Altos
will be refunded in full.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS Refund and transfer requests must be submitted in writing up to the day prior to the second class meeting. All refunds
will be charged a $20 service fee. Email your refund and transfer request to [email protected]. No refunds or transfers will be given
after the day prior to the second class meeting.
TOTAL DUE:
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
Office Hours Contact Info
Monday – Thursday, Phone: 947-2790 Fax: 947-2738
alternate Fridays** [email protected]
8am – 5pm
**Office is closed every other Friday. Please see city website for schedule.
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The Recreation & Community Services office will be moving to accommodate contruction of the new Community Center.
Information
Moving date will be soon (actual date is TBA). Our new address will be: Shoup Park, 400 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
The Los Altos Recreation & Community Services Department strives to enrich community
members through active participation in life-long learning, health and wellness, community
involvement, and recreational activities.
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