YMCA Pilates class starts at Mt. Madonna
Morgan Hill
– Pilates class starts at the YMCA Mt. Madonna Tuesday, Oct. 12
and runs through Nov. 16, from 7 to 8pm at 17666 Crest Ave. in
Morgan Hill.
YMCA Pilates class starts at Mt. Madonna
Morgan Hill – Pilates class starts at the YMCA Mt. Madonna Tuesday, Oct. 12 and runs through Nov. 16, from 7 to 8pm at 17666 Crest Ave. in Morgan Hill.
The fee is $20 for members or $40 for non-members plus a basic membership of $25. Pre-registration is required.
Call 779-020 for details.
Workshop on
customer service
Gilroy – Learn why customer service skills are so important, the keys to quality service and the 10 deadly “sins” of customer service. Gain the tools to deal with challenging customers and good customer service strategies and much more.
The workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 10am to noon at the Gavilan College SBDC offices located in the Dry Creek Village at 8351 Church Street, Bldg. E.
The cost for this 2-hour workshop is only $20 which is payable either in advance or at the door.
Due to limited space please call in advance to pre-register at 847-0373.
Save a life by giving blood to those in need
Gilroy – The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives. To give blood, you must be 17 years or older, weigh no less than 110 lbs. and enjoy general good health. Walk-ins are welcome.
ARC blood donors are required to provide identification – a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card.
To make an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.BeADonor.com.
The next drive is being held on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 1:30pm to 6:30pm: Gilroy Community Blood Drive, First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Give the gift that keeps on giving not just through the holidays, but for a lifetime.
Wheels of Freestyle at St. Mary’s School
Gilroy – On Thursday, Oct. 14, St. Mary’s School presents “Wheels of Freestyle,” a touring group that does bike stunts and teaches chlldren the benefits of being ‘drug free.’
This activity will take place at 2pm on school ground and is celebrated in anticipation of Red Ribbon Week.
Neighborhood health clinic open house
Gilroy – South Valley Junior High presents a “Gilroy Neighborhood Health Clinic Open House” on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 4:30 to 7pm.
Serving youths up through the age of 18, Gilroy Neighborhood Clinic is a resource for families in need of free or low-cost medical care for kids.
Balloons and prizes will be available for children. Learn Halloween safety with GPD, get dental screening for kids with The Health Trust, learn about low-cost health care for adults with the RotoCare Health Clinic and more.
Event is free and open to everyone.
For details call 282-4341.
Learn how to be a Mystery Shopper!
Gilroy – Course held on Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. If you like to buy clothes, play golf, watch movies, eat out and rent videos, then you can become a mystery shopper. Earn extra money and have fun at the same time.
This is a great part-time job for students, retirees, and stay-at-home parents. Learn how mystery shopping works, what types of assessment forms are used, how to complete an assignment and how to get into the “shopper’s network.”
Class fee is $49 plus a $6 materials fee.
Call Gavilan College Community Education to register at 847-2514.
Become breast
cancer aware
Gilroy – In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, GNC is distributing a woman’s health guide that focuses on early detection and prevention of breast cancer.
All customers who wear a pink ribbon to GNC on Oct. 15 – National Mammogram Day – will receive 10 percent off their purchase of regularly priced items.
In 2004, California will report 21,1860 new cases of breast cancer and more than 4,060 female breast cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
Help prevent more casualties by raising breast cancer prevention awareness and wearing your pink ribbon today.
Student becomes Principal for a day
Gilroy – On Friday, Oct. 15, Nickie Ellis will be Principal for the Day at St. Mary’s School. Her parents purchased this honor for her at the Blue and White Auction, our school’s major fundraiser.
Nickie will plan special activities for the day, visit classrooms, communicate with our pastor and superintendent of schools and write a column for the parent newsletter in addition to visiting each of the classrooms.
Help to learn how to live with change
Gilroy – The Alzheimer’s Association presents “Living With Constant Change: Dancing on the Wheel” with Janet Childs speaking on Oct. 15, from 2 to 3:30pm at Wheeler Manor, located at 651 W. Sixth St.
Get soulful with the music series at church
Gilroy – A Friday Night Music Series is being held at the Gilroy United Methodist Church.
• On Oct. 15 at 7:15pm enjoy TAIZE Worship (led by the Watsonville United Methodist Church Praise Team). The Praise team from the Watsonville United Methodist Church will present an evening of music intergrated into the TAIZE worship service.
• On Oct. 22 at 7:15 pm, Antonio Del Buono Suzuki Violins. Prelude by Allen Douglas, Gilroy United Methodist Church, led by Lori Franke, Music Director of the South Valley Suzuki Strings and the Artist in Residence at Antonio Del Buono Elementary School.
This group of elementary school students has performed before Rotary and in the Memorial Day Parade.
• On Nov. 5 at 7:15 pm enjoy an evening of Irish music featuring Audrey Haller, a concert vocalist, who will sing popular Irish folk songs. Audrey has performed with her sister as well as in serveral operas.
Symphony tickets on sale for purchase now
Gilroy – Tickets for the opening concert of the South Valley Symphony on Oct. 16 at Gavilan College, which starts at 7:30pm, are on sale now at the following locations:
The Music Tree in downtown Morgan Hill; Snappy Photo, 785 First St., California Music Company and Porcella’s Music, located on Monterey Street, in Gilroy; at Dorothy McNett’s Place in Hollister; and The Mission Gallery located in San Juan Bautista.
Tickets are only $15 for adults, $12 for seniors who are aged 60 and up, and $7 for students who are aged 12 through 18.
Details: 842-3934.
Get your photos picture perfect
Gilroy – Whether you are using film or digital format cameras, here is your chance to see like the professionals and understand what makes a great photo great.
This two-hour class will help you shoot like a pro and stop taking ‘snapshots’. No camera needed. Instructor James M. Mohs is the award-winning chief photographer of The Dispatch.
Participants should be ages 16 and older please. Classes will be held on Oct. 16 and 23 from 10am to noon in the Senior Center Meeting Room.
Registration fee is $20, or $24 to non-residents. Forms are available at Gilroy Communiyt Services Dept., at City Hall, Sixth and Rosanna streets.
For more details call
842-6400, ext. 283.
Explore United Against Diabetes Health Fair
San Jose – Come and be “Unidos Contra El Diabetes/United Against Diabetes” on Saturday, Oct.16, from 10am to 3pm at Lake Cunningham Park, located off East Capitol Expressway at Tully Road, east of Highway 101.
The event is happing alongside Council member David Cortese’s “Day In the Park” but a section will be allocated just for the health fair.
One out of every eight Latinos has diabetes.
Receive valuable evaluations and information for free, regarding diabetes, your blood pressure and much more at this fun awareness health fair.
For details call 241-1922
ext. 7532.
Go get reunited with your classmates again
Gilroy – The Gilroy Union High School Class of 1964 is holding its 40th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Elks Club.
Classmates who have not received an invitation and would like to attend, may call Loretta Ventura at 842-9741 or Susie Leonard at 842-4330.
Get together with
the class of 1954
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Class of 1954 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Old City Hall Restaurant in the Clock Tower Room.
For details call Gemma
Castro at 842-5304.
Vendors needed for Christmas Boutique
Gilroy – Vendors are needed for a Christmas Boutique being held on Nov. 12 and 13 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church located at the corner of Wayland and Broadway.
Art and crafts are to be hand crafted by the artist only. No commercial products will be allowed.
Please call to apply for space and additional information.
For details call Jan at 847-4114.
