VMA Presents: Ghosts, Hauntings and Paranormal Investigations
Have you ever heard strange noises in your home? Have you ever had experiences you can’t explain? Have you heard stories about the supernatural in notorious Bay Area locations?
Our own resident Pastor Bill will join San Jose Paranormal investigators, Elle Noel and Jessie Garcia, in a panel discussion on the paranormal on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM in Foothill Center. San Jose Paranormal is a husband and wife team, comprised of a psychic medium and an investigator. This not-for-profit organization is dedicated to gathering evidence and documenting information on unexplained phenomena.
This 90-minute session will include slides and videos of actual paranormal investigations. Bring your curiosity and questions to this unique event.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
VMA Presents: Anti-Aging with Nutrition
Medical professionals are quick to prescribe pills and procedures, but sometimes food is the best medicine of all. Our choices at the grocery store and around the dining table can truly lengthen our healthspan. The best anti-aging foods can help us stay healthy, energetic and independent.
Please join our special speaker, Alexis Fields, for Anti-Aging with Nutrition on Wednesday, October 14 at 11:00 AM in the Sequoia Room. She will discuss seasonal food medicine, energy frequencies and body vibrations, cellular hydration, and Telomere support in anti- aging.
Alexis brings a unique perspective, combining Western and Eastern medicine. She emigrated to the U.S in 1975 from Vietnam and has worked in the health care field for 38 years. Alexis is a Clinical Lab Scientist at the Stanford Cancer Center in San Jose. She is also a California licensed acupuncturist with an emphasis in food medicine. Her specialty is regenerative care and health restoration.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
VMA Presents: Modern Solutions for Back and Leg Pain
Oh, my aching back – or leg – or both! Back and leg pain often happen together with common complaints such as sciatica, herniated disks or spinal stenosis. If that sounds familiar, it’s time to find out if there’s a treatment that can help.
We never have enough time with our doctors, so come to our free presentation to learn more and ask your questions. Please join Dr. Kris Okumu on October 21 at 11 AM in the Conference Room in Cribari to learn about the latest approaches to back and leg pain! Dr. Okumu will discuss the latest in minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic spine surgery, and how robotics improve spine surgery outcomes.
Dr Kris Okumu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with over 18 years of experience. He is certified in robotic-assisted spine and joint surgery – technologies that deliver hospital-grade precision with outpatient convenience.
Please register online or by phone at 408-238-4029.
Support Groups September and October 2026
Alcoholics Anonymous: Will have a weekly meeting in the Sequoia Room every Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. The next meeting September 25th. This meeting is open to Village residents.
Caregiver Support Group: Judith London Ph.D. conducts this monthly group where caregivers meet to share, listen, and learn. Next meeting 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 September 24th at 10:00 AM in the Patio room. No need to register; all are welcome.
Villages Medical Auxiliary – Since 1976