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Special Events & Lectures

LECTURES
Collette Vacations: Heritage of America Presentation

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
1-2pm / FREE

@ Veterans Memorial Senior Center (map)
Collette Vacations will give an exciting presentation about an upcoming partnership trip featuring a 9 day adventure to New York, Philadelphia, Amish Country, Gettysburg, Shenandoah Valley, Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Washington DC and the Smithsonian!  If you love to travel and would like to help the VMSC, please check out this free, no pressure, informational presentation about this trip and others to be offered!

Before & After: The Life of a Soldier, Presented by Henry Hensleigh
Thursday, November 18, 2009
1-2pm / FREE

Redwood Room @ Veterans Memorial Senior Center (map)
Join us for a fascinating and inspiring presentation from a decorated WWII Veteran who will share his story of fighting in 5 major battles and his life after the war.

Beating Those Holiday Blues
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1-2pm / FREE

Sunset Room @ Veterans Memorial Senior Center (map)
We are told that the holidays are a time of joy and happiness….but if that’s the case, how come so many of us feel blue?  This lecture will talk about the holiday blues and provide tools for working through them.

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movie theater
ok- not our theater, but you get the idea!
Friday Movies for Everyone
1:15pm (Unless Otherwise Announced)

Come to the Veterans Memorial Senior Center in August for a FREE featured movie in our state of the art movie theatre!   
Friday, November 6:
The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3

Friday, November 13: My Life In Ruins
Friday, November 20: The Proposal
Friday, November 27: No Movie (Holiday)
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AARP Drivers Safety Class
Saturday, November 7th & 14th
9am-1pm /
$12 AARP Member / $14 General

This class is held over two Saturday mornings.  You must attend both meetings.  Insurance companies may provide a discount to those who complete this class.  To sign up, please come to the hospitality desk at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center or call (650) 780-7270.

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flags Veterans Celebration
Friday, November 13, 2009
6-9pm

Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Join us for a special evening honoring our United States Military Veterans. Program will consist of a no-host bar to benefit the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, appetizers and a special USO presentation by the Singing Blue Stars of the USS Hornet. For more information or to RSVP, please call Christina at (650) 780-7343.
Fee: $10 General Admission/Free for individuals who wear their Military Uniform
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cornocopia Thanksgiving Gathering Lunch
Friday, Nov. 19, 2009
12-1:15pm

Veterans Memorial Senior Center

Spend an afternoon with your friends at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and celebrate the blessings in your life with VMSC friends. This special luncheon will provide a full thanksgiving feast, along with
entertainment and few surprises. Cost is $8.
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Senior Center Decoration Day
Monday, November 30, 2009
10am-Noon
Redwood Room / FREE
Veterans Memorial Senior Center

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating the Veterans Memorial Senior Center with your friends and family.  A winter themed extravaganza will take over the room and lobby of the VMSC!  Complimentary pizza lunch will be provided for those who volunteer.  No sign up required! 

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Holiday Gift Bag Assembly
Monday, December 7, 2009
9:30-11:00am
Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Celebrate the holiday season by helping seniors and children in need throughout the community. Volunteers are needed to assemble gift bags that will be delivered to homebound seniors & a local children’s center! Coffee, hot cider and breakfast goodies will be complimentary to all who volunteer. No sign up required.
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west bay community band West Bay Community Band Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 12, 2009
7:00-9:00pm
Veterans Memorial Senior Center Theatre
The VMSC is happy to welcome back the west Bay Community Band for a very special holiday concert. Enjoy a no-host bar from 7-7:30pm, with a concert starting at promptly 7:30pm. To receive $10 discounted tickets, please call (650) 780-7264 to be placed on our VIP Will Call List. If your name is not on the list, tickets will be $15 at the door.
 
 

 

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