Matches jobs to people 50+ years, no fee. Call (408) 730-7368.
Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA)
Appointments available at the Senior Center on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Call (650) 903-6330 for an appointment. Clients must be 60+ years and a Santa Clara County resident. Services provided by volunteer attorneys or paralegal personnel. Legal assistance provided for social security, medicare, housing, landlord issues, power of attorney for health care, elder abuse, consumer problems and simple wills.
Senior Services Directory Available
The Council on Aging has developed a Senior Services Directory for Santa Clara County. This directory offers resources for seniors, family members and caregivers. All services are listed by category, which makes it very easy to use. A sample is available to view at the front desk. This directory is available at the Senior Center for $3.00.
Senior Case Manager
Consultation with seniors & families regarding life changes. On the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m., representatives from the Community Services Agency of Mountain View and Los Altos will be on-site at the Mountain View Senior Center to answer your questions. You will find them in the hallway in front of the Social Hall. Stop by to ask them about all of the valuable services and resources available to you. No appointment is necessary.
Tax Preparation Assistance
During the months of February, March and April volunteers from AARP will be at the Senior Center to assist with Federal and State Tax returns. Please call the Senior Center at (650) 903-6330 for an appointment. Space is limited, and an appointment is necessary.
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Food Services
Brown Bag
Brown Bag pick-up is every Tuesday, 9:30 -10:45 a.m. Pre-registration is necessary. Please see the front desk for more information or visit the Brown Bag program on Tuesday, between 9:30— 10:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information, please call 1-800-984-3663.
Meals on Wheels
Weekly delivery of meals is available through the Council on Aging and the Health Trust to homebound seniors 60+ years. Participant donation suggested. Call Council on Aging at (408) 269-8290 or the Health Trust at (408) 961-9870.
Nutrition Program
Lunch is served Monday-Friday at 11:45 a.m., sign in by 11:15 a.m.. Suggested donation is $2.50 for those individuals 60+; $5.00 for those individuals under 60. For information, call (650) 964-6586. Sponsored by Community Services Agency.
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Transportation
VTA & Caltrain
Valley bus and train schedules are available in the lobby of the Senior Center.
VTA Transit Discount Cards/Stickers
VTA will be at the Senior Center every other month from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. to accept applications for discount cards. Seniors 65+ years or persons with qualifying disabilities are eligible. There is a $3 fee. Bring legal proof of age. Call 650-903-6330 for dates. Also, a limited number of discount stickers go on sale on the 16th of each month. Tickets are sold Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for $25.00 each. We can only accept cash, and exact change is required.
Effective, July 1, 2012, VTA is scheduled to discontinue the sale of paper monthly passes and Senior/Disabled Stickers. The VTA will transition monthly pass customers onto Clipper. At that time, the Senior Center will no longer sell the $25 discount stickers. For more information, please call the VTA ticket desk at (408) 321-5527 or visit www.clippercard.com or www.vta.org/clipper. The Senior Center will not sell Clipper cards. Clipper cards may be obtained at Walgreens.
Outreach Transportation Agency
Outreach Transportation Agency provides rides for qualified applicants who are unable to use public transit. Must apply to Outreach. Call 1-800-400-6222.
How to get to the Senior Center
The #35 bus stops at the corner of California & Escuela Ave. weekdays from the Mountain View View Transportation Center on Castro & Evelyn Ave. The #34 bus runs from San Antonio Shopping Center to downtown Mountain View with a stop at the Senior Center. Please call VTA at (408) 321-2300 or use the convenient Trip Planner for specific route information.
Roadrunners
Rides are provided for within 10 miles of El Camino Hospital on weekdays, 8:00-3:45 p.m. Fee based on miles driven. Call (650) 940-7016. Sponsored by El Camino Hospital.
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There's More!
Activity Binder
Activity guides from nearby Senior Centers & Adult Education Centers are available in the lobby. Archived editions are available at the front desk.
Coffee Bar
Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate is available for 25¢.
Computer Lab
Fifteen PCs are available for internet use in the Technology Center. The lab is closed occaisionally for computer classes and workshops.
Exercise Equipment
A variety of equipment is available in the Exercise Room. Orientation is required before use and is offered on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings each week. Please call 650-903-6330 and always remember to consult a physician before beginning an exercise program.
Movies
Donated DVDs can be checked out for one week, free of charge.
Paperback Book Library
Donated paperback books are available for 10¢ each. Please pay at the front desk.
Services Binder
The Service Binder contains employment listings, items for sale, and housing information. Please stop by the front desk to view the binder.
Stamps and Mail
A maximum of five 45¢ postage stamps can be purchased at the front counter. There is also an outgoing mail basket.
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