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Senior Notes
Tax help available for senior citizens
It's not too late to get assistance filing federal or state tax returns--free tax preparation and counseling services are available to senior citizens, as well as people with low incomes or those who are disabled. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) sponsors this program, which is available through April 11, at the Los Gatos Neighborhood Center, 208 E. Main St. Appointments are required. Call 408.354.1514 for more information.
Class teaches seniors how to write memoirs
The Senior Program at the Los Gatos-Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation offers a nine-week class called Life Stories, held on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, from April 24 through June 19, in room 11 of the Los Gatos Neighborhood Center, 208 E. Main St.
Led by instructor Sheila Dunec, the class allows seniors to participate in memory association exercises and follow guidelines that teach them how to recall long-forgotten but important incidents and anecdotes from their lives--and how to get these memories down on paper for future generations.
Students will also learn reflective techniques that promote a new understanding of these experiences. Finally, participants will engage in a search to discover what the enduring values are in their life stories.
Cost of the program is $45 per person. To register, or for more information, call 408.354.8700, or visit the Rec. Dept. at 123 E. Main St. in Los Gatos.
Good Samaritan Senior Friends welcome
West Valley residents, Good Samaritan Hospital encourages all interested local senior citizens in the West Valley area to join its chapter of the National Association of Senior Friends, a nonprofit hospital-based health and wellness program open to anyone 50 and older. The seniors in Good Sam's growing group participate in activities, outings and informational programs. Some are free; others have small fees. Following is a sample of what's available.
* Social Committee. The Senior Friends is forming a committee to plan picnics, dances, classes, trips, entertainment, lunches and other events. The committee will meet on the second Friday of every month. Call social chairperson Marilyn Woodruff at 408.377.3492 for more information.
* Alcohol Awareness in Older Adults. On April 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Good Samaritan auditorium, Dr. Jerry Calloway from the Behavioral Health Department speaks about alcohol awareness in older adults, including how to identify and learn about possible alcohol-related problems. No reservations required.
* Spring Craft & Bake Faire. Sponsored by the Employee Activity Committee, this event offers homemade treats, gifts, crafts and jewelry for sale. It takes place on April 21, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Conference Room 2/3.
* Community Forum. On April 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Good Samaritan CEO Bill Piché discusses new developments at the hospital and talks about future plans. Audience questions and comments are welcome. A buffet lunch is included. Reservations are required.
* Mature Driving Course. Together with the American Association of Retired Persons, Senior Friends offers the 55 Alive Mature Driving Course on May 13 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 6. After completing the course, each participant receives a certificate good for an auto insurance discount for a period of three years. Advance registration is required.
Other activities include movies, theater performances, health screenings, cooking classes, exercise classes, day trips and several-day tours. Senior Friends membership is $15 per year. For more information about any of the above programs, call 408.559.2555.
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