"Introduction to Meditation" with Ajahn Chandako, an American Buddhist monk, will take place on Thursday, May 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., in the Program Room at the Morgan Hill Library.
This free program will teach techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, focus concentration and develop awareness.
Ajahn Chandako has been an ordained Buddhist monk for 18 years. He has trained with many of the greatest meditation masters in Thailand and frequently leads meditation workshops and retreats. He is now abbot of Vimutti Buddhist Monastery near Auckland, New Zealand, and also spends time at his hermitage in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Boulder Creek.
Details: Contact the Morgan Hill Library, 779-3196
Beginner knitting for 50+
Now is your chance to learn how to knit, including different stitches and how to read a pattern, 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Not just for ladies only.
Details: 782-1284
Yoga for 50+
A yoga class focusing on breath awareness, stretching, and meditation, 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
Nar-Anon Meeting
Nar-Anon is a 12-step support group for families of addicts. Group meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the First Baptist Church, 8540 Wren Ave., room 202, Gilroy.
Morgan Hill Toastmasters meets 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at ComUnity Lending, 610 Jarvis Drive, Ste. 200. Visitors welcome.
Details: Nellie, 779-6973
Story Time at Library
Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., hosts "Toddler Story Time" for ages 2 to 3 1/2 at 10 a.m. and "Preschool Story Time" for ages 3 1/2 to 5 at 10:45 a.m. on Thursdays.
South County Chapter open to business professionals seeking to expand their businesses. Club meets 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Sunrise Cafe, 6120 Monterey St., Gilroy.
Details: (831) 634-1966
Art Zone Events
Karen's Art Zone, 17400 1D Second Street, holds its Open Art Studio, 10 a.m.-noon each Thursday. Come and paint, draw on your own or join a class.
Club meets the last Thursday of the month, 6:15-9 p.m. at the Golden Oak Restaurant, 16695 Condit Road. Cost is $38 for a catered meal and a guest speaker if purchased online; $50 at the door. All profits benefit a local charity.
Parents meet, 9:30 a.m. at the Morgan Hill School District office, 15600 Concord Circle, every second Thursday of the month. Group focuses on children with special needs.
Details: Kathy Sullivan, 779-6399
Child Care Providers
Family Child Care Provider Support Group, South County Day Care Association, holds a support group meeting, 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Gilroy Public Library, 7387 Rosanna St., Gilroy.
Details: Gilda, 842-5350
Piece by Piece Quilters
Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave.
Details: Beth, 776-2999
BookSmart Book Club
BookSmart Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St.
Details: 778-6467
Walking group for adults 50+
Walking group, 50 years of age and older, walk the outdoors of Morgan Hill, 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
South Valley Running Club
The South Valley Running Club meets 6 p.m., the first Thursday of the month at the Granary, 17500 Depot St. visit the club's Web site for times and places planned for local runs.
Conservative Republicans and others are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the California Republican Assembly (CRA), 7 p.m. at Mimi's Cafe, 6935 Camino Arroyo, off 10th Street in Gilroy. The objective of the local CRA chapter is to raise political sophistication and keep abreast of politics in the state and the country.
Details: Doug, 847-1692
Free Masons
Free Masons No. 463 meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Masonic Lodge, 380 W. Dunne Avenue.
Aerobic exercise for seniors will be offered, 10 and 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
Bridge for beginners
Bridge for beginning players, 50 years of age and younger, will be offered, 1 p.m. Fridays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Advance sign-up requested.
Details: 782-1284
San Martin Horsemen's Association
The San Martin Horsemen's Association meets at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of the month, at the Morgan Hill Grange Hall, 40 E. Fourth St. Bring a potluck dish to share.
Read-Aloud with Splash, the new Morgan Hill Parks and Recreation Department mascot. For kids 3 and up and parents should sit with there younger kids .It starts at 11 a.m. at BookSmart, 80 East 2nd St.
Details: 778-6467
Annual Picnic at Machado School
The Machado School
Heritage Society invites you to its annual picnic on
Saturday, June 7th from 11:30-3pm. Antique cars from
the Valle del Sur Car Club will start the day,
arriving about 11:30. New this year will be live
bluegrass music with the "Morgan Hillbillies". They
will be playing from 11:30-2:00. Sue Howell of
W.E.R.C. (Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation
Center) will give a wildlife talk and show at 2:00.
Historian Kathryn Rusconi and Board Member Dorothy
Reed will display the Heritage Society's archives,
including old class photos of former Machado School
students. Local artist John Ward will host an exhibit
of his artwork. Quilts will be on display by the South
Valley Quilt Association. Old-fashioned games for the
kids will be available before and after lunch. All
welcome!
Machado School is located at 15130 Sycamore Dr.,
Morgan Hill, near the intersection of Oak Glen Avenue.
Additional information: 422-9444.
Monday Walking group for adults 50+
Walking group, 50 years of age and older, walk the outdoors of Morgan Hill, 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
Tap Dancing
Join the Fabulous Flappers, a senior tap dance group, for classes in tap, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Dance Unlimited Studio, 15650 Vineyard Blvd.
Details: 778-0403
Bingo at the Rec Center
Bingo will be played every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
Aquatics Programs
El Toro Aquatics is offering programs for all ages at the Sobrato High School pool, 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Swim instruction, competitive swim, aquatic conditioning and adult lap swimming. Lynn Gautschi (Olympian: 1968/72) and Chris Henry are the coaches.
YMCA Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., holds a luncheon at noon, Monday-Friday. $5 fee for those under 60, $2 donation is asked for seniors over 60, but not required.
Bridge for experienced players, 50 years of age and older, will be offered every Monday at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Advance sign-up requested.
Details: 782-1284
Food Addicts Anonymous
Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave.
Details: Victoria, 778-6353
Al-Anon Meeting
Families of alcoholics meet 7:30 p.m. Monday nights at the Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., in room 5.
Details: Jonnie, 778-2333
Tuesday Morgan Hill Lions Club
The Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at Marie Callender's, 18599 Sutter Blvd.
Beginners are encouraged to attend line dancing lessons, 1 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Grange Hall, 40 E. Fourth St.
Details: 776-3222
Wings of History
Historic aircraft museum with more than 20 planes, 12777 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation requested.
Details: 683-2290
Knitters Unite
All types of knitters, new and experienced, meet Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library's public room, 660 W. Main Ave.
Details: Dianne Meek, 427-1039 or Rachelle Musser, 776-0451
Support the Troops
Operation Interdependence provides the means for you to support our troops every Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. at 8075 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy. Please register at www.oidelivers.org
Details: Susan at 847-3079 or Karen at 848-2630
Puppy Head-Start
A puppy socialization class for pups 8-15 weeks old will be held at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Princevalle Pet Hospital, 7995 Princevalle St., Ste. 100, Gilroy.
Learn the techniques of patchwork quilting assembly, 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Not just for ladies only.
Details: 782-1284
Chair yoga for 50+
A gentle yoga class focusing on breath awareness, stretching, and meditation, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
Free Computer Class
The Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, hosts a free computer class for adults, 3:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The 75-minute class covers use of software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Details: Catherine, 842-8208, ext. 3413
Wednesday Embroiders Guild of America
Guild meets 10 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday, January-October, the third Wednesday in November., and the first Wednesday in December at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1790 E. Dunne Ave. Use east side entrance.
Details: 683-2489
Hearing Loss Association of Silicon Valley
Group meets 12:30-3 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month except July and August at the Moose Lodge, 1580 Hamilton Ave., San Jose. Visitors are always welcome.
Learn the fundmental techniques for drawing, painting and collage. Discover your hidden talents, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
Tai Chi for adults 50+
A combination of graceful exercises using slow movements and deep breathing, 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Senior Center in the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
Details: 782-1284
See Inside MHAT
See how a television station works, submit ideas for programs or volunteer to help make videos, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, at 82 E. Second St.
Details: 782-8086
South Valley Garden Club
A club for devoted gardeners. Club meets 10 a.m.-12 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Senior Center, 6th and Hanna streets, Gilroy.
Details: Irene Mort, 776-2933
Newcomers Club
New to Morgan Hill? Join our coffee group. Meets 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Call for location.
Details: 776-7670
Government Review Committee
Government Review Committee meetings are held 7:30-9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Hospira Inc., 755 Jarvis Drive.
Ongoing Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (W.E.R.C.) needs volunteers to work during the morning any day of the week. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. E-mail education@werc-ca.org for more information.
California Boys and Girls Compain will accept most any car with no restrictions. Cars will be picked up anywhere is California, uscally within a week, and are sold at auction. Funds obtained by the sales go directly to help the California Clubs.
Details: 800-246-0493
Jazzercise
Memories Dance Palace is offering new Jazzercise classes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8:30amat the Memories Dance Palace
Group meets each weeknight at 6 p.m. for an hour-long moderately paced walk. Meet near the Morgan Hill Center sign at Hale and Main avenues. Group also meets at 9 a.m. Saturday mornings for a longer walk, rain or shine, year round. Dogs are welcome at this free event.
Various meetings in Morgan Hill and South County throughout the week to help those trying to break a drinking problem. Group meets daily at 12:30, 6 and 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at 18675 N. Adams Court.
Details: 297-3555
Aquatics Programs
El Toro Aquatics is offering programs for all ages at the Sobrato High School pool, 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Swim instruction, competitive swim, aquatic conditioning and adult lap swimming. Lynn Gautschi (Olympian: 1968/72) and Chris Henry are the coaches.
YMCA Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., holds a luncheon at noon, Monday-Friday. $5 fee for those under 60, $2 donation is asked for seniors over 60, but not required.
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