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Blood Pressure Screening (408-846-0414)
Blood pressure screenings are provided monthly at the Senior Center gift shop, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. A facilitating registered nurse will be available to answer questions and provide advice on controlling blood pressure. All support services are provided by Day Break Respite Services.

Brown Bag Grocery Program (408-846-0414)
Essential grocery items are provided every Thursday to pre-qualified older adults. Contact the Senior Center front desk for more information.

Computer Classes (408-846-0414)
Classes provided cover computer basics, technology terminology, and introduction to the internet. Space is limited. Please enroll at the Senior Center front counter ($25.00 fee per class).

Council on Aging - Silicon Valley (1-800-510-2020)
Provides many services and resources for older and disabled county residents.

Craft Classes (408-846-0414)
Craft class meets every Tuesday in the Senior Center Main Hall at 9:30 a.m. Classes cover new crafts and projects every few weeks. Project topics include basic painting, sketching, and yarn work.

Line Dancing Class (408-846-0414)
Class meets every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Main Dining Hall. Dolores Corrales and Fern Colyer are your instructors (Free Course).

Live Oak Adult Day Services (408-847-5491)
Live Oak Adult Day Services is the only older adult day care services in southern Santa Clara County. For program information, contact Cheryl Huguenor, Program Director.

Meals on Wheels (1-800-510-2020)
The program delivers either hot or frozen meals to the door of homebound older adults. Contact the Council on Aging for more program information.
Hot Meals: 408-961-9870
Frozen Meals: 408-350-3246

Music and Movement (408-846-0414)
Class provides instruction in safe stretching and aerobic fitness to your favorite music. The program is adaptable to suit all participants’ abilities and needs. This class is offered in conjunction with Gavilan College Community Education. Classes meet every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Nutrition Program (408-846-0428)
Catholic Charities, in conjunction with United Way Silicon Valley, and the County of Santa Clara, provide a daily noon-time meal. Meals are served Monday thru Friday in the Senior Center Main Dining Hall beginning at 11:30 a.m. Suggested meal donation is $2.00 for persons over 60 years old. Transportation is available by contacting Nutrition Program Site Manager, Maria Delgado.

Outreach Transportation (1-800-400-6222)
Taxi rides are available to pre-qualified older adults and disabled county residents. Two to three days advance notice should be provided to schedule a ride. Transportation is available for medical appointments, grocery shopping, or similar trips within county limits.

S.A.L.A (408-846-0414)
Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA) lawyers are on-site b-monthly to provide legal advice and assist with basic legal matters. Please call to schedule an appointment since space is limited.

Vision Impaired Program (408-846-0414)
The program provides essential support in coping with and enhancing the lives of people affected by vision loss. Services are designed to educate and develop lifestyle independence.

VTA Flash Passes (408-846-0400)
Bus passes are available through City of Gilroy Finance Department at City Hall. Flash passes are valid on all VTA transportation systems.