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800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA

(650)326-2025 • www.penvol.org/littlehouse

LITTLE HOUSE ROSLYN G. MORRIS ACTIVITY CENTER

DECEMBER 2017

THIS MONTH AT LITTLE HOUSE

Holiday Hours and Announcements

Fitness and Wellness Page 3-8

Life Long Learning Page 9-10

Technology Page 11

Holiday Events Page12-13

Arts and Ceramics Page 14

Games Clubs and Social Events Page 15

Transportation Page 16

• Meals on Wheels Page 17

• Movies Page 18

Travel Page 19

Menu Page 20

Holiday Closure

December Saturday December 23rd– Monday, December 25th

Saturday, December 30th– Monday, January 1st

Holiday Hours

Tuesday, December 26th– Friday December 29th

8:00 am– 4:00pm

Please visit www.penvol.org/littlehouse/programs for specific class cancelations

Hours

Open additional hours for select programs

Monday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am—1:00 pm

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FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Give the Gift of Personal Training

Know someone who is looking to improve their

balance, posture or overall well-being?

Or perhaps you are looking for a training

partner? Our Personal training program is

customized to your individual abilities and is

enhanced with web based exercises for

at-home practice. To make your gift giving

easy, we are offering personal training gift

certificates for purchase thru the end of Dec.

Each new client will receive a free fitness

assessment prior to their initial appointment.

Packages are available for individual as well as partner training.

For questions or to purchase, visit our membership desk or call 650-326-2025

Chair Yoga

Joan Sanchez

Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Gold Class Pass

Recharge your mind body and soul as Joan

Sanchez guides you through the proper

techniques of yoga within the comfort of a

chair. This class places a strong emphasis on

improving flexibility, strength, proprioception,

mental clarity, and pain management, using

the assistance of a chair. Unveil the power of

the postures and breathing techniques

taught as you are sure to open your mind,

body, and spirit .

Fitness Class Pass Pricing

Kundalini Yoga

Paramphal Kaur

Thursdays 7:00– 8:15 pm

Starts November 7th

Gold Class Pass

Kundalini Yoga is called the Yoga of

Awareness. It is a dynamic, powerful practice

that is designed to give you an experience of

your soul. It potently combines breath,

mudra, eye-focus, postures and bandhs.

When practiced regularly, it will bring you

enhanced intuition and creativity, increased

physical health and strength, heightened

sensory awareness, and greater peace.

Melt and Body Rolling

Fran Philips

Fridays, 9:45-10:45 am

Gold Class Pass

The MELT Method and body rolling is a re-

dehydration of the body's connective tissue

and deep tissue massage rolled into one! The

balls help to hydrate the tissues and re-

balance the nervous system. You will find in

this class that you will let go of unproductive

patterns in your body. Body rolling allows you

to work specific muscles in detail, to create

suppleness in tight areas and optimize range

of motion in joints.



Silver Class

Pass

Drop In 5 Class

Pass

10 Class

Pass

Members $10 $35 $65

Non-Members $13 $45 $75

Gold Class

Pass

Drop In 5 Class

Pass

10 Class

Pass

Members $23 $100 $150


Tai Chi For Mobility and Balance Jason Chan C.M.T.

Monday/Wednesday 9:45-10:45 am

November 1st-December 20th

$208/Member- $240/Non-member

T'ai Chi is proven to improve balance and has

the potential to restore the physical function-

ing of our bodies. Movements taught are

easy to learn and a joy to practice. This be-

ginner level course requires no experience.

Suitable for anyone who can stand comforta-

bly for several minutes.

Women’s Chair Based Conditioning

Dana Schuster

Tuesday/Thursday 1:15-2:30 pm

Silver Class Pass

Come join our spirited and social women’s

chair based fitness class. Develop upper

body, core, and lower body strength through

the use of hand weights, resistance bands

and/or balls as you complete a variety of

conditioning exercises. Class is performed

mostly from a seated position, with some

standing during lower body and balance

activities. This fun class will give you a great

work out as well keep you laughing!

PWR!4Life

Parkinson Exercise Programs

Stephanie Happe

Wednesdays 12:45-1:45 pm

Gold Class Pass

PWR!4Life Parkinson Exercise Program is a

research-based, integrated exercise and

wellness program designed to counteract the

inactivity, motor deterioration, and symptoms

of Parkinson Disease. It is a proactive

program that allows you to optimize your

brain change (neuroplasticity), brain repair,

and increase your desire to participate in

everyday life. Each class includes exercises

to improve cardiovascular endurance,

strength, flexibility and balance.

Zumba

Mary Furuta

Monday/Wednesday 9:45-10:45 am

Silver Class Pass

We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing

low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an

interval style, calorie-burning dance fitness

party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take

over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes

are often called exercise in disguise.




MONDAYS

Class Time Cancellations

Lifetime Fitness 8:30am—9:30am 12/25 and 1/1/18

Tai Chi 9:45am—10:45am 12/25-12/27

Zumba 9:45am-10:45am 12/25 and 1/1/18

Iyengar Yoga 11:00am—12:15pm 12/25 and 1/1/18

Mat Pilates with Jen 5:45pm—6:45pm No class in December

Jazzercise 6:00pm—7:00pm 12/25 and 1/1/18

TUESDAYS

Pilates and Props w/ Elaine 8:15am—9:15am No Class

Fun with Fitness 9:30am—10:30am 12/26-1/4/18

Strong for Life 10:45am—11:45am 12/26-1/4/18

Global Dance Workout 11:00am—12:00pm 12/22-12/29

Women’s Chair Conditioning 1:15pm—2:30pm 12/26-12/28

Jazzercize 6:00pm—7:00pm 12/25-1/1

One Heart Yoga 7:00pm—8:00pm 12/12-12/26

WEDNESDAYS

Lifetime Fitness 8:30am—9:30am

Mat Pilates for Beginners 8:30am—9:30am

Tai Chi 9:45am—10:45am 12/25-12/27

Zumba 9:45am—10:45am

Line Dancing 10:00am—11:00am

Kettlebells with Fran 5:00pm—5:45pm 12/27

Mat Pilates with Fran 5:45pm—6:45pm 12/27

Jazzercise 6:00pm—7:00pm 12/25-1/1

THURSDAYS

Pilates and Props with Elaine 8:15am -- 9:15am No Class

Fun with Fitness 9:30am – 10:30am 12/26-1/4/18

Strong for Life 10:45am – 11:45am 12/26-1/4/18

Chair Yoga 11:00am – 12:00pm 12/28

Women’s Chair Based Cond. 1:15pm – 2:30pm 12/26-12/28

Hatha Yoga 5:30pm – 6:30pm 12/21-1/11/18

Jazzercise 5:30pm – 6:30pm 12/25-1/1

Kundalini Yoga 7:00pm – 8:00pm 12/28

Tai Chi 7:00pm – 8:00pm 12/28



FRIDAYS

Class Time Cancellations

Lifetime Fitness 8:30am – 9:30am

Pilates MVe Chair with Fran 9:45am -- 10:45am

Melt and Body Rolling 10:50 am – 11:45 am

Global Dance Workout 11:00am – 12:00pm 12/22-12/29

SATURDAYS

Kettle Bells 8:00 am – 9:00 am 12/24-1/2/18

Mat Pilates 9:00 am – 10:00 am 12/24-1/2/18

Personal Training is available by appointment 650-326-2025

Pilates MVe Chair

Fran Philips

Fridays, 9:45-10:45 am

Gold Class Pass

If you are looking for something new to add to

your fitness routine consider the Pilates MVe

(maximum versatility exercise) chair.

The Pilates concept focuses on the core and

this chair will do just that. Engage your core

during every exercise and improve your core

strength, balance, and even your posture.

Do push-ups, leg presses, ab exercises and

gymnastic-like moves with this small piece of

equipment. You can even use your dumbbells

to strengthen your upper body while targeting

your core and legs for added difficulty.

The variety of exercises on this chair seem

near endless.

Iyengar Yoga

Ruchi Murlidhar

Mondays 11:00 am– 12:15 pm

Gold Class Pass

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that has

an emphasis on detail, precision and

alignment in the performance of postures

and breath control. It uses props, such as

belts, blocks, and blankets, as aids in

performing postures, making them

accessible to both young and old.

Line Dancing

Evelyn Khinoo

Wednesdays 10:00 am– 11:00 am

Silver Class Pass

Line Dancing Needs no partners! All kinds of

music are used: country, rock and roll, pop,

Latin, big band and more! One or two danx-

ces are taught each week, plus a review of

the previous weeks’ lessons

12 Days of Fitness

at Little House

For the month of December, if you attend any

fitness class, personal training session or

workout in the gym twelve times you will

receive a holiday gift.

You will also be entered to win our grand

prize of a new fitness tracker.

Stop by the front desk to register for the

competition in advance.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatha_yoga

LIFELONG LEARNING

Take Charge-Advance Care Planning

Mary Matthieson

Wednesday 1:00-3:30

December 6th, January 10th

Free in partnership with Mission Hospice

If you were facing serious illness, what kind

of care would you want? If you couldn’t speak

for yourself, who would? Planning for your

future care can bring peace of mind– to you

and your loved ones. In this free advanced

care planning workshop you will learn the

importance of planning ahead, how to

complete your advanced care directive and

have the difficult conversations with your

loved ones.

Essential Oils

Linda Watanabe

Friday December 1st at 9:40 am

Free for Members/ $5.00 Non-Members

What if you could use natural plant based

Essential Oils (EOs) for first aid conditions

and for comforting? Would you like a “First

Aid Kit” in a convenient little half ounce bottle

for the outdoors? It would hold an Essential

Oil that you could rub onto your skin for

sunburn, cuts, bruises and insect bites

including bee stings! Welcome this pure

natural wellness into your home.

Book Club

Meets the 1st Monday of the Month

December 6th—We Never Asked for Wings

Memoir Writing

Phyllis Butler

Tuesdays

1:00– 2:00 pm

December 5th– 12th

$28 Members/$30 Non-Members

What makes your creative juices flow? Come

interpret the context of your own life and

loves using: place, space, time and biography

to discover your own voice. Taught in a group

setting, you will be instructed in creative

writing for self–publishing or personal

journaling.

Weekly Lifelong Learning Schedule

MONDAYS

News & Views 10:00am—10:45am

Healing Your Life 10:00 am-12:00pm

TUESDAYS

Advanced French 10:30am—12:00pm

Memoir Writing 1:00pm—2:30pm

THURSDAYS

Great Courses 1:30pm – 3:30pm


LIFELONG LEARNING

Great Course Series:

Understanding the Inventions That

Changed the World

Thursday, December 21st—March 8th, 2018

at 1:15 pm

$30 for 12 sessions and Refreshments

To Register contact: Janusz Warszawski,

[email protected], or 650-964-0560.

We’re surrounded by inventions. Where did

all these inventions come from? How do they

work? And how do they reflect—even define—

the values of our culture?

From ancient China to 21st-century America,

from the English coal mines to the high-tech

companies of Silicon Valley, this course takes

you around the world and across the ages to

show you some of the most innovative

moments in human civilization. This unique

approach to history will boost your technology

literacy and give you a completely new

appreciation for the everyday objects around

you”. These recorded video Lectures are

taught by Professor W. Bernard Carlson, Ph.D.

University of Virginia. No formal discussion is

planned.

Advanced French

Simone Lewis

Tuesdays 10:30 am –12:00 pm

November 14th– December 19th

(No Class December 5th)

$75 Member/$75 Non-Member/$15 Drop In

Bonjour! In this high intermediate and

Advanced French conversation class you will

not only read exciting and relevant material,

but you will have open discussions with your

fellow classmates and instructor in a warm

and friendly atmosphere!

Jewelry Making with Janelle

Come join Janelle Gibson for a free jewelry

making class. Make a beaded pendant neck-

lace using crimp beads and beading wire.

This the perfect beading class for a beginner.

All material provided. Feel free to bring some

of your own tools and beads if you like.

Monday, December 11 / 5:30pm—7:00pm

Free


Travel Sites

Matt Savage

Tuesday, December 5th

1:00 pm– 2:00 pm

Technology makes travel easier, and fun!

Learn about Kayak to book flights, Yelp to

find restaurants and attractions, and AirBnB

for cool places to stay.

Holiday Shopping

Matt Savage

Wednesday, December 13th

1:00 pm– 2:00 pm

Find something for everyone on Santa’s list!

Amazon and eBay make it easy to buy gifts

online, and Etsy has unique, handmade

gifts for everyone.

Iphone/iPad Apps

Matt Savage

Thursdays, December 7th & 14th

1:00 pm– 2:00 pm

No need to brave the Apple Store! Learn to

download and use free apps for your iPhone

or iPad. Student can borrow an iPad for the

duration of the course.

Tech Class Pass Pricing

Tech Tutoring

Individual sessions with our volunteer tech

tutors are available six days a week.

Call 650-326-2025

to schedule an appointment

Open Tech Lab

Our newly renovated computer lab is

available for a variety of tech programs. We

have Apple Computers and PCs available five

days a week. The lab is open throughout the

day so it is available when you are. We also

have a classroom for a variety of tech classes

or a quiet space for one-on-one tutoring

sessions.

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

Drop In 5 Class 10 Class

Members $10 $35 $50



HOLIDAY EVENTS

Christmas Boutique

Stop by the Holiday Boutique Sale and

find homemade clothing, rare jewelry,

baby gifts and greeting cards—perfect for

stocking stuffers or that one of a kind for

someone special on your list.

Thursday, December 7

9:00am—2:00pm

Holiday Waffle Bar

There’s nothing like delicious waffles for

breakfast! Come join us for our Holiday Waffle

Bar. Have a great time with the Little House

staff as you create your own waffles to your

liking with fun, delicious toppings.

Tuesday, December 12

9:00am—12:00pm / Free

Holiday Cookies Decorating Day

.

Sugar, Shortbread, Spritz Butter– what’s your

delight? Bring in your favorite holiday cookies

to shar with others. Or decorate cookies pro-

vided by Little House.

Tuesday, December 19th

10:00 am– 2:00 pm / Free


HOLIDAY EVENTS

Holiday Luncheon

Join us for our annual PVI Holiday Lunch.

Dine on delicious holiday beef bourguignon,

green salad, French bread and a tantalizing

desert in our Café that is transformed into a

Winter Wonderland.

Monday, December 18

11:30am—1:00pm

$9 in advance / $11 at the door

ARTS AND CERAMICS

Fun with Ceramics

Janelle Gibson

Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm (cancelled 12/28)

Ceramics Class Pass

Come find your artistic niche with our exciting

ceramics class! Whether ceramics is a new

hobby or a long-time passion, the Little

House studio is open to artists of all

caliber.

Clay and Chardonnay

Katy Zwetsloot-Hyatt

Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm

December 12th

$25 Members/ $30 Non-Members

Join us at Little House for a wonderful even-

ing that will help you unwind and

release your inner artist. As you sip on wine,

the instructor will guide you on a step-by-step

artistic adventure to create your own clay

masterpiece. Supplies, aprons, and wine are

all part of the deal. Come enjoy a night out

with your friends.

Open Studio

The Studio is available to current students to

work independently during select hours.

Kids Ceramics

Janelle Gibson

Tuesdays, 4:15-5:30pm

Dates to Come in January

Come introduce your kids to the wonderful

world of ceramics. In this class, our

experienced and patient instructor will guide

the students on the basics of hand building

and sculpture. Participants are encouraged

to express their individuality and create

pieces that reflect their own interests and

personality. They will be able to create

presents just in time for the holidays!

Ceramics Class Pass Pricing


Members $23 $100 $150


Open Studio $15 $50 $80


Members $23 $100 $150


Open Studio $15 $50 $80 14 | Little House Activity Center

GAMES, CLUBS AND SOCIAL EVENTS

MONDAYS

Lunch 11:30am—1:00pm Little House Café

Mah Jong 1:00pm—3:00pm Varies

Eclectic Movies 1:00pm—3:00pm Auditorium

Duplicate Bridge 1:00pm—4:00pm Full Fitness Room

HICAP 1:00pm—3:00pm Lucy Uhl Room

Massage 1:00pm—5:00pm Conference oo

TUESDAYS

Bakery Distribution 8:00am—5:00pm Outside Cafeteria

Knitting Club 9:00am—11:30am Jane West


Mah Jong 1:00pm—3:00pm Varies

WEDNESDAYS

Acupuncture 9:00am—11:30am Conference Room

Beginning Bridge 10:30am—12:00pm Tech Center


Social Bridge 12:15pm—3:30pm Varies

Pinochle 12:30pm—3:00pm Varies

Culture Movie 1:00pm—3:00pm Auditorium

Massage 1:00pm—5:00pm Conference Room

THURSDAYS

Lunch 11:30am – 1:00pm Little House Cafe

Mah Jong 1:00pm – 3:00pm Varies

Massage 1:00pm – 5:00pm Conference Room

Thursday Night Dance 7:00pm – 8:45pm Auditorium

FRIDAYS

Hand and Foot Canasta 10:00am – 12:00pm Jane West

Lunch 11:30am – 1:00pm Little House Cafe

Bingo 1:00pm – 3:30pm Auditorium


TRANSPORTATION

Need a Lyft ?

If you need a ride from your home to Little House, the doctor or dentist, call our direct trans-

portation hotline number at 650-272-5040. We will arrange for a Lyft Driver to pick you up

from your home within in a few minutes. When you’re ready to return, call us back and we will

get you a safe comfortable ride home.

Preregistration is required for all users.

Pricing is $4.00 flat each way, for all residents of the Sequoia Healthcare District, regardless

of the distance you travel.

Standard Lyft rates are charged for residents outside of the Sequoia Healthcare District.

Hours: Mondays - Thursdays 8am to 8pm, Fridays 8am until 4pm

To Register or order a ride: (650) 272-5040


MEALS ON WHEELS

Are you over 60 years old?

Are you primarily homebound?

Are you unable to shop or cook for yourself?

You may be eligible for subsidized meals

Call: Meals on Wheels

At 650-323-2022 or

www,penvol.org

DECEMBER MOVIES

Eclectic Movies Culture Movies

Mondays 1:00 p.m. I Auditorium Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. I Auditorium

Free for Members I $3 Non-Members Free for Members I $3 Non-Members

December 4 The big Sick December 6 Hologram for the King

2017 R 120 min 2016 R 1h 38min

Romantic comedy about a romance that is

interrupted by the woman’s getting sick

and falling into a coma. Written by Kumail

Nanjiani and his wife, based on their own

life.

. A failed American sales rep looks to recoup

his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and

selling his company's product to a wealthy

monarch.

December 11 Maja Angelou: And Still I

Rise

Decenber 13 The Dressmaker

2001 NR 114 min 2015 R 1h 59min

Documentary traces the remarkable life

and work of actor, poet, and civil rights ac-

tivist, who rose from poor Southern

roots. A recipient of the Presidential Medal

of Freedom.

.A glamorous woman returns to her small

town in rural Australia. With her sewing ma-

chine and haute couture style, she transforms

the women and exacts sweet revenge on

those who did her wrong.

December 18 Holiday Inn December 20 The Light Between Oceans

1942 PG- 101 min 2016 PG-13 2h13min

Musical about a romantic triangle and the

establishment of a country inn that is open

only on holidays, starring Bing Crosby and

Fred Astaire.

A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the

coast of Western Australia raise a baby they

rescue from a drifting rowing boat.

December 25 December 27 California Indian

No Movie– Little House Closed 2011 R 1h30min

Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful

Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the

reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal

leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Ranche-

ria out of danger from a seedy casino inves-

tor.


UPCOMING TRAVEL

New Year’s Eve in Memphis

December 30, 2017 – January 3, 2018

Please note date change

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Guest House

at Graceland. Tour Graceland, Slave Haven

Underground Railroad Museum, Music Hall of

Fame, and more.

$2,730 single;$2,235 per person double

Reno Train

March 6-8, 2018

Ride train to Reno, two nights at Eldorado Ho-

tel, day trip to Nevada School of Mines Keck

Museum, optional dinner show at Eldorado.

Reservation deadline

October 12, 2017.

$343 single;$289 per person double

California Coastal Cruise April 7 – 14, 2018

Cruise round trip from San Francisco on Prin-

cess with stops in Santa Barbara, Long

Beach, San Diego, and Ensenada.

Per person double occupancy: $1160 inside;

$1355 outside;$1460 balcony

Canada and New England Cruise October 5-16, 2018

Sail on Princess from Quebec City with stops

in Sydney, Halifax, Portland, Bar Harbor,

Boston, Newport, New York City.

Confirm reservation by 8/31/17 & receive

$627 beverage package or $200/person

shipboard credit.

Texas Heroes and Presidents October 14-20, 2018

Explore 3 Presidential Libraries and more

during visits to San Antonio, Austin, Dallas

and Fort Worth.

$3245 single; $2660 per person double

Upcoming Local Adventures Information will be available soon about a

holiday day trip early in December to San

Francisco with Craig Smith as our guide.

For more information: Contact Travel Desk

(650)326-2025 ext. 5018 during office hours

on Fridays 9:30-12:30 or leave a message Statement of Non-Responsibility: All travel events and other

activities arranged for, or by Little House are for the conven-

ience and pleasure of it’s members. Little House does not as-

sume responsibility for the well-being or safety of the partici-

pants or passengers, or their property, in any matters pertaining

to said travel events or other activities. Members and their

guests participate at their own risk and should not expect to

hold Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. or Little House Travel Desk ac-

countable. Terms and conditions for trip participation: The trip

price specified on the trip flyer is the price for Little House

members. Non-members are charged $10 above member

price. The trip includes $10 non-refundable processing for all

refunds. 19 | Little House Activity Center

DECEMBER 2017 MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Café Hours

11:30am–

1:00pm

Menu Subject to

Change

1

Baked Rigatoni

with Meatballs

4

Thyme-Roasted

Chicken

5

Roasted

Vegetables with

Turkey Sausage

6

Beef Stew

7

Fish Taco

8

Beef & Rice

Casserole

11

Chicken Cordon

Bleu

12

Beef Chow Mein

13

Chicken

Cacciatore

14

Turkey Loaf with

Gravy

15

White Beans with

Ham

18

Holiday

Luncheon

RSVP Required

19

Salmon

with Pineapple

Chutney

20

Chicken Pot Pie

21

Cheese Lasagna

with Marinara

Sauce

22

Sliced Turkey

Breast, Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy

25

Café Closed

26

Turkey

Mediterranean

27

Hot Roast Beef

Sandwich

28

Baked Fish with

Sweet and Sour

Sauce

29 Chicken

Enchilada

Casserole

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