Free rides provided by City of Menlo Park
If you are no longer driving and don't want to depend on others, give us a call at Menlo Park's Transportation Department. 650-330-6770. Deborah A. Helming, TSM Coordinator
Peninsula Volunteers Little House provides education programs and classes to all members of the community, regardless of age. Little House was originally founded in 1949 to serve Seniors 50 years and older. Today, Little House provides a way of life based on the belief that no matter what their age, people have not done all the things they would like to do, met all the people they care to know, contributed all they could to the health and welfare of their community nor learned all they want to learn.
From organized classes and workshops to a variety of hobbies and games, members quickly discover that there simply aren't enough days in the week to sample all the opportunities available to them.
Along with the daily lunch program and weekly movies, there are trips and tours, birthday parties, dances and holiday celebrations. There is a computer instruction and lab program and a variety of health screening and lectures.
Little House offers information, referrals and services to meet a number of senior concerns including health insurance, legal and tax assistance, housing information, long term care, support groups, estate financial planning, and social work.
Little House, provided by Peninsula Volunteers, is located in Nealon Park, conveniently near train and bus lines, El Camino Real and the Stanford Shopping Center. Parking is free. See a map.
Annual membership is $55. There is no age or geographical requirement to become a member. Our members come from both San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Peninsula Volunteers Little House Opens New "Alzheimer's Café,"
The Alzheimer's Café is a place and opportunity that brings together people living with dementia, their families, and their caregivers. It is a warm and inviting atmosphere that nurtures friendship and mutual support.
Based on the work of Dutch psychologists, the Café is a place where everyone can be themselves, share experiences, and learn from one another. There's no agenda, only the opportunity to socialize and enjoy a day out in a creative environment. Feel free to stop in, have coffee and pastries, and become part of this growing movement.
For more information, call Julie Scales, Little House Program Manager at (650) 326-2025, ext. 229.
Days and Times: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 2 – 4 PM.
Location: Little House, The Roslyn G. Morris Activity Center 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Cost: FREE, donations gladly accepted.
NEW EVENING CLASS – CERAMICS FOR FUN
Handmade ceramics and pottery can be a very gratifying hobby that produces fun and satisfying results. For many people, it's an enjoyable release that is created by working an inanimate mound of clay into a beautiful work of art that you made through your artistic abilities.
Our instructor, Margie Starr Calabretta, has been working with clay for over 40 years. She has taught classes up and down the Peninsula and is well-known within the community.
Please call Little House for more information on this incredible opportunity to use your hands and bring the images in your mind to life.
Date: 4 weeks, begins January 5, 2012 and ends January 30, 2012 Time:Mon. or Thurs., 10:30AM – 4:30PM Location: Little House, The Roslyn G. Morris Activity Center Cost:$60.00 per session, or $15.00 per class
For more information call: Julie Scales, (650) 326-2025 ext. 229
NEW CLASS – GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FAMILY
We get great satisfaction and fun from knowing
the history of our ancestors
— where they lived, how they managed their challenges, and why you have that family heirloom. This series of genealogy classes will get you started and well on your way to a delightful excursion of a life time.
Instructor: Richard D. Rands, Director of the Los Altos Family History Center
**Bring your laptop to class if you own one. WiFi available.**
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30 AM
January 3 - March 6, 2012, 10 weeks Location: Little House, The Roslyn G. Morris Activity Center Cost: $90.00 members/$99.00 non-members
For more information call: Julie Scales, (650) 326-2025 ext. 229
The Little House Café
The unmistakable aroma of fresh brewed coffee is a powerful trigger bringing many fond memories of casual mornings, good talks, and great friends. Come join us at Peninsula Volunteers Little House and bring these memories back to the present by sitting and talking with friends over fresh coffee brewed daily in our Little House Café. The coffee is roasted by Main Street Coffee Company in Redwood City and is by far the best coffee in the Bay Area!
Service is from 8:00 AM to 3 PM Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM opening on Friday and the cost is only $1 for a cup! Come sit in our Café around bistro tables, out in our sun drenched courtyard, or at any other location of your choosing, and share your stories with the friends you have made here at Little House. Let the smell and taste of coffee start your day off right.
Little House Newsletter
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Little House is now open at 8 AM from Monday through Thursday every week. The Little House Café coffee service is also open at that time for your relaxation and a lovely way to start your day.
New early morning fitness classes are beginning, as well. Lifetime Fitness Class Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Little House, The Roslyn G Morris Activity Center 800 Middle Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Telephone: 650-326-2025
Peter Olson, Little House Director: polson@peninsulavolunteers.org
