Thursday 1.20
‘Lil Dragon Classes
ASDA (American Self-Defense Academy), located at 7822 Monterey St., is holding classes for children, ages 3 through 8, in their ‘Lil Dragon Program. Focusing on self-esteem, self-control, respect, and safety and life skills. For details call Marieta at 607-4313.
Duplicate Bridge on Thursdays at 10:30am the game is at the Veteran’s Building, 74 W. Sixth St.
Details: 779-4317 or e-mail to d_******@*****er.net.
Play Bridge
Duplicate Bridge on Thursdays at 10:30am the game is at the Veteran’s Building, 74 W. Sixth St.
Details: 779-4317 or e-mail to d_******@*****er.net.
YMCA yoga
Join the Mt. Madonna yoga every Thursday, from 6:30 to 7:30pm Walk-ins welcome.
Details: 779-0208.
Leads Club
Learn how to expand your local business contacts with the South County Chapter of Leads Club. The club meets every Thursday from 8 to 9:15am at the Morgan Hill Community Center. Professionals are invited to bring business cards for networking and to learn more about the value of this nationwide referral-based marketing organization.
Details: Randy Peyser at 892-2820.
Toastmasters
Morgan Hill Toastmasters meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30am at Phillip Robinettcpa, 96 W. Second St., Morgan Hill.
Details: 779-6326.
Ladies Golf
The Gavilan Niners, a local ladies’ golf club, play every Thursday at the Gavilan Golf Course. Tee time is 9am
Details: 778-1745 or 779-4559.
Thursday Night Teens
Come every Thursday and play some pool, Ping-Pong, shoot hoops, table soccer or listen to music from 6:30 to 8pm at the Wheeler auditorium. Open for ages 11 to 15 years.
Details: 846-5686.
Meditation
A mindfulness sitting meditation group meets on Thursdays at 7:30pm in Gilroy, presenting meditative practices from different traditions worldwide, mainly Buddhist but not exclusively. 18 and older welcome.
For details and directions, e-mail an*****@****ic.com or call 847-1890.
Gilroy Boy Scouts
Gilroy Boy Scout Troop 711 meets every Thursday from 7 to 8:30pm at St. Stephen’s Church at the corner of Wayland Lane and Broadway. All interested boys between sixth and 12th grades are invited to attend.
For more information, call Dave Kleinke at 842-0963.
DivorceCare Program
Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., is offering “DivorceCare,” a support group for those who are going through, or have gone through divorce or separation, every Thursday from 7 to 9pm through March 31. Weekly sessions help to learn how to deal with the pain of your past and look forward to rebuilding your life. There are also weekly sessions for children. Cost is $15 for materials.
Register online at the door, www.gilroypres.org, or call 842-3000.
Friday 1.21
Day Break Support
Day Break Caregiver Support Group, a program of Catholic Charities, meets every third Friday of the month. Meetings are held in the Activity Room of Wheeler Manor, 651 W. 6th. Sreet in Gilroy, from 2:00-3:30pm. The goal is to assist in the well-being of those providing 24-hour care to a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or some other form of dementia. Each session provides a guest speaker followed by discussion and a time to share experiences. The first meeting of 2005, will be Jan. 21. The topic will be “Updates on Alzheimer’s Research”, presented by John Timbs LMFT, of the Alzheimer’s Association.
For details, call Fran at 848-9175 or 270-4900.
