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Drop In for Your Flu Shot!

Want to stay healthy this upcoming flu season? The VMA and Life Plus Pharmacy are working together to keep you flu free. Drop-in, no appointment necessary! Just pop in at Foothill Center on October 11th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Bring your Medicare card and an ID. It’s just that easy.

We’ll have a limited number of COVID boosters as well. Call Liz Adams at 408 621-5653 to reserve your booster.

Please support our local drop-in flu clinic and see you on October 11th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at Foothill Center!

(We wish we were able to provide shots to Kaiser members, but we can’t!)

Free Incontinent Supplies at VMA

The VMA currently has an abundant supply of incontinent products – many brands and sizes. These essential products are available for free to all Villagers. Simply stop by the VMA Office in Cribari, Monday-Thursday, 9:30-2:30 to pick up whatever you can use.

 

Look what’s happening…

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Villages Medical Auxiliary – Since 1976
Office: 408-238-4230
Service Coordinator: 408-238-4029
Hours: Monday -Thursday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Programs October 2026 and November 2026

Ghosts, Hauntings and Paranormal Investigations – Husband and wife team, Elle Noel and Jessie Garcia of San Jose Paranormal will present on Saturday October 10th from 12:30-2:00PM on their experiences and work in this field.

Anti-Aging with Nutrition – Alexa Fields, clinical lab scientist at Stanford and an acupuncturist will discuss seasonal food as medicine.  Wednesday, October 14th at 11:00 AM in the Sequoia Room.

Stay Active, Stay Independent – Modern Solutions to Back and Leg Pain – Dr. Kris Okumu, a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon will present on Wednesday October 21st at 11:00 AM in Cribari Conference Room.

Medicare Annual Enrollment – Licensed insurance Lucille Maravilla will discuss your Medicare option and open enrolment on Thursday, October 29 at 11:00 AM in Cribari Conference room.

AARP – Driver Safety Renewal Class – Irv Kaplan, AARP volunteer trainer and fellow Villager will again offer the Renewal class on Tuesday, November 3rd from 9:30 until 1:30 in Sequoia. Cost is $25.00 and is limited to 25 attendees. Sign up online at vmavillages.vgcc.club or call 408-238-4029.

Support Groups October 2026 and November 2026

Alcoholics Anonymous: Will have a weekly meeting in the Sequoia Room every Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. The next meeting is October 16th.  This meeting is open to all Village residents.

 Caregiver Support Group: Judith London Ph.D. conducts this monthly group where caregivers meet to share, listen, and learn. Nextmeeting is October 15th from 10:30 – Noon in the PATIO room and via Zoom. Please contact Judy for all meeting specifics: judithlondon@sbcglobl.net or call 650-468-9624.

Grief Support Group:  Pastor Bill Hayden will again be offering grief support for those who have experienced a loss every Monday through December 7th.  The group is held in the Sequoia room from 10:30 – noon. Booklets used are available in the chapel office.

Parkinson’s Support Group:   This monthly group is for all people interested in Parkinsons. The next meeting is on Thursday October 22nd at 10:00 AM in the Patio room. No need to register; all are welcome.