VMA Presents: AARP Driver Safety Renewal Class
Join AARP volunteer Irv Kaplan on Tuesday, November 3rd – in Sequoia from 9:30-1:30 for the AARP Driver Safety Renewal Class. This four-hour class is intended for those who have previously attended an AARP Driver Safety Class. Instructor Irv Kaplan, an AARP instructor for over eight years, former college instructor, and Sonata resident, says, “This class is ideal for you to brush up on your driving knowledge – especially if you fear missing test questions about rules of the road.
Irv teaches his classes in a clear, thorough, and concise manner. He will cover three major points:
- Understand the technical changes in automobile design and how that may affect your driving.
- Gain knowledge about roadway systems, including roundabouts, bicycle lanes, and safe merging.
- Update your knowledge of new driving laws.
As an added benefit, by completing the AARP Driver Safety Class, you may reduce your car insurance premium.
The cost for the class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. You will need to show proof of insurance and AARP membership. You may pay with cash or checks. Checks should be made out to AARP. Credit cards are NOT accepted. Cash and checks will be collected at the door on November 3rd. YES—you may bring food and drink to the class.
Limited to 25 Participants. Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
VMA Presents: Five Wishes & Your Advance Healthcare Directive
Find peace for yourself and your family by speaking up now – before you become ill. Preparing your own Advance Healthcare Directive helps you describe your hopes for dignified, compassionate end-of-life care. Using the Five Wishes form, you can identify your healthcare advocate, goals for treatment and comfort, and important messages for your loved ones.
To learn how you can create your own Advance Healthcare Directive, please join Danette Flippin on Wednesday, Dec 2nd from 11AM – 12PM in the Cribari Conference Room. She will discuss the importance of advance care planning and provide a “how to” for completing the form.
Danette is a graduate of USC with Masters degrees in both Social Work and Gerontology. For over 25 years, she has worked as a medical social worker with older adults. Danette is an advocate and educator for advance care planning and is a trained trainer in the Advance Healthcare Directive and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) documents.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
VMA Presents: Grief and the Holidays
When you’ve lost a loved one, grief can be especially acute during the holidays. The season of joy can suddenly become a struggle.
To learn new ways of coping with grief during the holidays, please join Debbie Chinchiolo and Kristi Murnin on Thursday, December 3rd from 11AM – 12 noon in the Cribari Conference Room. They will discuss how grief affects the ‘whole person’, myths of grief, and ideas for honoring absent loved ones during the holidays.
Debbie and Kristi are bereavement counselors. Debbie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is Certified in Thanatology (the study of death, dying and bereavement). Kristi earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and has a passion for helping people navigate grief utilizing mindfulness, compassion, and client-centered, evidence-based care.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
Support Groups November and December 2026
Alcoholics Anonymous: Will have a weekly meeting in the Sequoia Room every Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. 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. Next meeting is November 12th 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 November 19th at 10:00 AM in the Patio room. No need to register; all are welcome.