CLASSES & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
 

*ALL CLASSES & ACTIVITIES ARE FREE UNLESS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK.

If you are coming to the Senior Coastsiders or taking class via Zoom for the first time, please complete our MySeniorCenter member form HERE and the Senior Coastsiders waiver HERE. If you come in to the center, you will have the option to compete your membership form and waivers in person. Once you’ve completed registration, you will receive an email from Senior Coastsiders with your membership number and next steps.

If you plan to join via zoom, please also be sure to complete any individual class waivers which can be found with the class descriptions below. If you already have a membership number, learn how to create a My Active Center account and register for Zoom classes, by reading HERE.

For in-person classes, please bring check or cash to class (most classes have ticket bundle options). Online classes will be paid directly to the instructors and their payment methods are included with their class descriptions below or can be received directly from the instructor.

Scroll down for class descriptions.

Exercise, Health, and Well Being

Beginning Line Dancing – Fridays, 9:15-10:15am. Join in for some casual and fun line dancing! This class is free and geared toward beginners.

Chair Yoga* - Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1-2pm (no class first Thursday of every month). This class is an accessible form of yoga for those who have limited mobility, flexibility or who are healing from an injury. You can even join us in your wheelchair. Class cost is $5.00. Four-class packets can be purchased for $20 from instructor before start of class.

Everyday Strength - Wednesdays, 2-3pm. Build strength, stability, and confidence in this energizing class designed to support your everyday life. Using bands, light weights, and bodyweight exercises, you’ll improve core strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility—while gentle cardio and mindful movement boost energy, reduce stress, and leave you feeling refreshed. $10/class, paid directly to instructor, Tiffany.

Functional Movement* – Mondays/Fridays, 10:30-11:30am. This class will include both mobility and strength to improve your movement for everyday life. FM class will include exercises like squats, lunges, balance training, pushing and pulling movements like push ups, bicep curls, tricep extensions, deadlift, shoulder presses, back rows, planks and more! We will use both body weight training in addition to bands, weights (or other forms of resistance that you can find around your house). If you have them, please bring a mat and a set of hand weights. Class is held both in-person and virtually. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. Functional Fitness Classes with Kerri Dorn liability waiver for online students. Venmo under @Kerri-Dorn-1. Class cost is $10.

Gentle Yoga* – Mondays/Wednesdays, 8:45-10:15am. Composed of vibrant, active seniors who wish to develop strength and maintain mobility and flexibility. Students should be comfortable getting up and down from the floor and will also use chairs and other tools to further practice. Instructor LindaGrace Frost. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. Four-class packets can be purchased for $20 from instructor before start of class.

Guided Meditation with Michelle - Last Wednesday of each month, 2:15-3:15pm. This class calms the mind and relaxes the body! Participants are comfortably seated as the instructor guides them through a positive and uplifting visualization intended to ignite the imagination to create positive mental and physical changes such as stress reduction, increased concentration, and pain relief. You must register for this class in advance by calling the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056.

Parkinson’s Exercise Class – Wednesdays, 1-2pm. For individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and is designed to delay symptoms. Students will go through a series of exercises that will adjust to individual needs and will be both challenging and fun. Instructor Jetta van Hemert.

Pilates Fusion* – Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am. Builds core strength and stability using a mat, towel, roller, small ball, bands, floorwork and barre work. If you have them, please bring a mat, roller, and towel. Instructor Kerri Dorn. Class will be offered in-person and virtually. Functional Fitness Classes with Kerri Dorn liability waiver for online students. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. Venmo under @Kerri-Dorn-1. Class cost is $10.

Qigong* – Tuesdays, 1-2pm. An ancient art that helps develop flexibility and balance. Cost is on a sliding scale, consult teacher. Instructor Judy Pruzinsky. Class will be offered in-person and virtually. Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88424704520?pwd=NU9ZbVpYNnczeDYxY3FZNjhISUZSdz09#success.

Rosen Movement* – Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am. Weekly one hour classes are held at the center or over Zoom using fluid motion to increase joint mobility and flexibility. Donation based: $0-$5, paid directly to instructor, Jetta van Hemert. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85466584423?pwd=YVRUZ0N5MCsvR0NRTUpnRTkwNWpVUT09 Passcode: ROSENMeeting ID: 854 6658 4423

Stable & Strong - Saturdays, 12-1pm. This class includes both standing and mat-based exercises targeting the core, upper body, and lower body. Using light weights and higher reps in a flowing sequence, the class is designed to improve overall strength and stability. What to bring: yoga Pilates mat, light hand weights (1-3 lbs), and grippy socks (barefoot is also welcome). Class is held off-site at the Empowered Fitness studio in The Shoppes at Harbor Village. You must register for this class in advance by calling the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056.

Wise Woman Yoga* – Tuesdays, 11am-12pm. This class will focus on yoga practices for bone building, the pelvic floor, stiff joints, insomnia and hot flashes. I have collected or created practices to bring strength and flexibility to the spine; to balance the endocrine system; to soothe and cool the nervous system and to focus the mind. Each class will include relaxation to promote a good night’s sleep.

Classes will follow the cycle of the moon…

New Moon… Restorative practice
Half Moon… Bone building, Pelvic floor, Cooling practice for hot flashes... requests welcome
Full Moon… Chandra Namaskara with Mantra and Lunar Pranayama
Half Moon… Bone building, Pelvic floor, Cooling practice for hot flashes … requests welcome.

Instructor Linda Grace Frost. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class. Cost is $5, paid to instructor.

Arts at the Center

Coastal Arts League Friday Art Classes – Fridays, 1-2:30pm. The amazing volunteer instructors from the Coastal Arts League offer free weekly classes and each Friday covers a different topic or medium. Topics change from week to week and cover anything from oil pastels to cartooning and still-life to collage. Click here for the updated class schedule.

Heart & Soul Art Cards - Fridays, 1-2pm. This class helps participants use personal art symbols and words to capture what values have been important in their life to create unique value cards using various art modalities. No experience necessary. You must register for this class in advance by calling the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056.

Rhythms with Richard – Second and Fourth Monday of the month, 2-3pm. An informal and active way to connect with others, express yourself, and relieve stress. Everyone is rhythmic, there is no wrong way to drum at a drum circle. No experience required and beginners highly encouraged. Facilitator, Richard Symmons. We invite you to bring your own drum (any type), bell, shaker, rattle or any percussion instrument. If you don’t have one, no worries, we'll have some to share. All ages welcome - group is FREE.

Stamping & Handmade Cards with Cindy McCool – First Thursday of the month, 12:30-2:30pm. Learn new techniques to refine your skills and enjoy creating seasonal cards. This class is free of charge and priority is given to those age 60 or better. Please drop by the front desk to sign up or call us at (650) 726-9056 to reserve your spot. Students should have their own basic tool kit (Detail Scissors, wet glue, dry glue, dimensional adhesive, bone folder) but the remaining supplies will be provided by the instructor. You must register for this class in advance by calling the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056.

Watercolor Wednesdays* with Mary Kay Jolley – Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm. All levels are welcome. Cost is $10.00 per class. Class is offered in-person and virtually. You must be registered in My Senior Center and My Active Center to access the Zoom class.

The Written Word

Book Delivery – If you live on the Senior Campus, you can have your Half Moon Bay Library books delivered to the Senior Coastsiders office for pick up. To get your name on the list for this service, please call 1-833-YES-SMCL or email halfmoonbay@smcl.org.

Mystery Book Club – First Wednesday of the month, 12-1pm. Please call Senior Coastsiders for more information at (650) 726-9056.

More Offerings

Bridge Groups – Casual Bridge meets on Mondays from 1:00-3:30pm and Duplicate Bridge takes place on Fridays from 11:45am-2:45pm.

Canasta - Tuesdays, 2:15-4pm. Canasta is a rummy-style card game, typically played with four players in two partnerships, using two decks of cards.

Computer Tutoring – Computer tutoring is available by appointment when tutors are available. Each free session is 30 minutes. You must sign up in advance at the front desk or call (650) 726-9056.

Grief Support Group - Second Thursday of the month, 1-2:30pm. Join Mission Hospice & Home Care facilitators for compassionate conversations around grief and healing after the death of a loved one. This is a safe place to share, listen, and heal at your own pace.

HICAP (the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) – Provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Volunteer counselors can help you understand your specific rights and health care options. Contact 1-800-434-0222 for more information.

Improve Your Memory with Puzzles –Tuesdays, 1-2pm. Challenge your Brain Cells and master doing a few puzzles every day! Join either in person or through Zoom as we tackle a recent Sudoku, Ken-Ken, and the Crossword puzzle presented in the Daily Journal. Group will be led by Professor Richard Symmons as he guides participants through puzzle strategy - but with the focus on class contributions and participation! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86907544364?pwd=dks0ZnNUalhOQmdKRGVlZWtVaG5Udz09 Passcode PUZZLE.

Legal Advice – If you have concerns about elder fraud, financial abuse or any other issues of concern to seniors, you can call the offices of Attorney Jay White at Legal Aid (650) 558-0915 for help or advice.

Mahjong – Players of Chinese Mahjong meet every Friday from 12:00-2:30pm. Please contact Elizabeth Susskind by email at elizabeth.susskind@gmail.com for more information on Chinese Mahjong. Players of Western Mahjong meet from 2:00-3:45pm on Tuesdays. Please contact Wendy Rudisill by email at wendywrudisill@gmail.com for additional information on Western Mahjong.

Navigating Life’s Transitions Guided Discussion - Last Wednesday of the month, 1:30-2:30pm. Facilitated by a Peer Counseling professional from Peninsula Family Service, this is a supportive guided discussion group focused on navigating the many transitions that come with aging. This is a welcoming space to reflect, share, and connect with others.

Parkinson's Support Group – First Wednesday of the month, 1:30-2:30pm. The Half Moon Bay Parkinson's Disease Support Group (PDSG) meets monthly. The Support Group meeting will follow Jetta's 1:30 to 2:30 PM exercise group at the Center. The purpose of the group is to share information, learning, experience and issues related to Parkinson's. Caregivers and/or spouses are also welcome. The PDSG will plan to invite speakers to future meetings. We welcome all suggestions about topics for discussion.

Seniors’ Dinner Club at It’s Italia - Second Thursday of the month, 5pm at It’s Italia. Enjoy a three-course seasonal menu designed by Chef Maile del Fierro for a set price of $30. Beverages and gratuity are not included, so please remember to tip your server! Payment and reservations must be made in advance by calling the Senior Coastsiders office at 650-726-9056. Space is limited to the first 10 people, aged 65 or older, who sign up and pay.

Transportation – Redi Coast provides door-to-door service for frail adults. Please call them at (650) 560-0360 for more information. Senior Coastsiders provides transportation to and from our center during the week for classes, lunch, and grocery shopping.  Please call us at (650) 726-9056 for more information.

Trivia Hour – Third Wednesday of the month, 1-2pm. Our trivia master is Larry De Young, a long-time Coastside resident, who wants you to get those “Little Grey Cells” working. Larry formulates excellent questions with the support of fantastic slides, a timer, and score sheet. His questions will have your synapses snapping! Grab a smart friend or two to form a team - or join a team when you arrive.