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The Village of the Coastside is a community of active older adults who share activities,
skills and support to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging in place.

At Village of the Coastside, we believe a better experience of aging
is possible when we can grow with and rely on each other.

How We Share Activities, Skills And Support

We socialize - programs like monthly Dining Club, Coffee Break, wine tasting

We learn- about technology, photography, finances, travel, cooking and popular culture with seminars and monthly Conversations with experts

We attend - cultural and entertainment events like movies, plays, symphonies and museums

We exercise- with hiking and pickle ball and coastal bluff walks

We represent and advocate for issues that affect the 10,000 people on the Coastside over the age of 50, such as housing, transportation and health.

We participate with other villages: Bay Region Adult Village Organization; Village California Movement & Village to Village Movement

Special Event

Wed. Jan 30 VOTC and Senior Coastsiders presents The Transportation Fair
2- 4 PM at Senior Coastsiders, 925 Main St. HMB

VOTC & Senior Coastsiders is gathering transportation resources for older adults available on the Coastside to foster an environment to learn, share,and start a dialogue among seniors and transportation representatives to improve Coastside transportaion.

Agencies invited:SamTrans and their Clipper Card program, Paratransit for door to door rides for those qualifying, Uber and Lyft drivers, private drivers, VOTC volunteer drivers and even an electric bike rep. will be on hand to enlighten you and answer your questions!

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January/February Events & Conversations

Here is a listing of the VILLAGE events for January, as well as what we have planned for February at this point. See our FULL event calendar, which includes many COMMUNITY events, on the homepage www.villageofthecoastside.org – click on the menu – Event Calendar or see the list of Upcoming Events. Members should log in for more details on all events and to register for those where requested. Contact info@villageofthecoastside.org or 650.440.5030, if you have questions or need help.

Thurs Jan. 10 Village Coffee Break-- Meet at Mezza Luna Cafe 10 AM

No agenda planned! Just getting together for pleasant conversation! A great opportunity to learn more about the Village!

Meza Luna Café at the Harbor, 459 Prospect Way
Registration is appreciated for a head count! Call 650.440.5030 for assistance.

Sun. Jan. 13 Symphony Interest Group - Mozart Oboe Concerto & Bruckner's #5 See details at the event calendar. Contact: Nina Nelson nencgn@yahoo.com - 650 560-9025 - PO Box 1301, EG, CA 94018

Jan. 18 VOTC FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY 6:15 - 8:30 PM 620 Correas Feature: Book Club See the event calendar for details of this fun film starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss and more.

Bring a cushion to soften your chair! Popcorn available Open to the community!

Tues. Jan 22 Coastside Dining Club – This month – Lunch at Princeton Seafood at the Harbor – 12 PM – 1 PM 9 Johnson Pier HMB

You can order your meal and pay at the counter! A great place for conversation while we eat!

Mon. Jan. 28 VOTC Coastside Conversations – now at the HMB Library - 1 – 2:30 PM This months Conversation- Financial & Tax Strategies for A Secure Retirementwith John Parsons,CPA CFP,Parsons Accounting & Tax Services, HMB Whether you retired recently or many years ago, you may be concerned about these financial issues: How will the new tax law affect me? How can I make my retirement money last? I want to downsize. Should I sell my house and move or stay here and get a Reverse Mortgage? Is my estate plan up to date? Where can I get good advice? John will provide answers and resources and there will be time for your questions.
Please register for a head count. You are welcome to bring a friend. Also, see Feb. 25 for an evening conversation with John!

Wed. Jan 30 VOTC and Senior Coastsiders presents The Transportation Fair 2- 4 PM at Senior Coastsiders 925 Main St. HMB

VOTC in partnership with Senior Coastsiders is gathering transportation resources for older adults available on the Coastside – SamTrans and their Clipper Card program, Paratransit for door to door rides for those qualifying, Uber and Lyft drivers, private drivers, VOTC volunteer drivers and even an electric bike rep. will be on hand to enlighten you and answer your questions! Registration recommended and bring friends and neighbors.

Thurs. Jan 31 A Special Combo – Hike Burleigh Murray State Park at 2 PM and/or Join us for Happy Hour at San Benito House at 4 PM

Join members, volunteers, and guests on a hike at Burleigh Murray State Park and/or then at 4 PM meet at San Benito House for Happy Hour!

Casual Carpool from CVS at 1:30 PM or meet at the park at 2 PM

305 Higgins Canyon Rd, Half Moon Bay – Directions: Take Higgins Purisima Rd off Hwy 1 – continue on Higgins Canyon Rd. to 305 on your right.

San Benito House for Happy Hour @4 PM - 356 Main St. HMB

See details on the event site. Registration required, so we know to look for you!

Sat. Feb 9 Library Docent Talk - Gauguin: A Spiritual Journey - HMB Library at 2 PM Docents will be at the HMB library to tell us about this exceptional display of more than fifty Gauguin paintings, wood carvings, and ceramics from a renowned collection. If there is interest we will put together a visit to the de Young Museum, SF to see it live! Dates of exhibition: Nov 17, 2018 – Apr 7, 2019

Feb. 15 VOTC Friday Night Movies at the Library 6:15 - 8:30 PM Feature: Crazy Rich Asians See the event calendar for details of this romantic and witty film.

Please join us at the library for this fun film. Bring a cushion to soften your chair!

Popcorn available. Open to the community! 620 Correas St. HMB

Wed. Feb. 20 Virtual Reality Experience! At the Library 1 – 2:30 PM

Daniela and staff from the HMB Library will lead us through the experience! Experience places you haven't been virtually - through this hands on session at the Library. Should be great fun! Register for a head count.

Mon. Feb. 25 - Special Community VOTC Coastside Conversation at the Library 6 – 7:30 PM Financial & Tax Strategies Check Up!

with John Parsons This presentation, sponsored by Village of the Coastside, is open to the community. How will the new tax law affect me? How can I make my money last into retirement and more. Invite your friends and neighbors who will also have the opportunity to learn more about VOTC.