Pleasant Hill Senior Center

PLAY IS ESSENTIAL! GOOD NEWS! PARK PLAY STRUCTURES RE-OPENED TODAY! On December 9, 2020, the State of California updated its stay-at-home guidelines to allo...w playgrounds to stay open as essential. "Playgrounds may remain open to facilitate physically distanced personal health and wellness through outdoor exercise," said CDPH Deputy Director of Communications Ali Bay. Please keep our parks open by practicing the following caring measures: IMPORTANT! MASKS REQUIRED for everyone over 2 years old when on and around park play structures! Keep 6 ft apart! No food or drinks on the playground Wash Hands Avoid crowding on play structures Stay home if sick (or higher risk) Share the space (limit visit to 30 minutes) For more park playstructure guidelines, read: https://bit.ly/CDPHPlaygroundMemoNov20 For more information about the latest Contra Costa Health Services orders, visit https://cchealth.org/covid19 #PHStrong #coronacoaster #keepourparksopen #bekindtothesigns #parksmakelifebetter Contra Costa Health Services City of Pleasant Hill - Government Pleasant Hill Police Department

Seniors - join us on Zoom on Thursday at 11 am for a free interactive workshop on how to safely receive home care during the pandemic, courtesy of Pleasant Hill's Commission on Aging. (https://zoom.us/j/98449816001)

SAFETY ALERT: EFFECTIVE SUNDAY (12/6) @ 10 PM PLAY STRUCTURES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 through JANUARY 4, 2021 due to the new public health stay-...at-home order (see info below) to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Good news: PARKS WILL REMAIN OPEN with restrictions. Fields, basketball courts, bocce courts, and picnic areas are limited to members of a single household only. Play safe. Be well. And please be kind to the park signs and fencing. We are trying to do our part to keep you and your family safe. , Masky, our Safety Mascot Read Contra Contra Health Services Press Release: https://cchealth.org/press-r//1204-Joint-Press-Release.pdf Read Updated (12/4) CCC Openings At A Glance: https://cchealth.org//Contra-Costa-County-Openings-at-a-Gl #playitsafe #maskup #PHStrong

A Salute To Veterans! Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill - RI Club #454 is honoring all veterans next month with a drive-by event as part of Veteran's Day! If you are a veteran or know a veteran who would be interested in a celebratory drive-by, email Rotary at [email protected]. See more details below. ... #PHStrong #community

PARKING LOT BINGO HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Due to the rising cases of Covid 19, we have been limited by the County in what we can now offer until 2021. We loved seeing all of you on the 3rd and we hope to be able to host Parking Lot Bingo again soon. We will be contacting you by phone for refunds. Thank you for your continued support!

Can your outdoor Halloween decorations top these?! Enter our FREE SPELLBINDING HOUSE & YARD DECORATING CONTEST for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card (most spellbinding) or $50 gift card (most "2020")! Show your neighbors your Halloween spirit! Enter here by this Friday, October 23: https://bit.ly/PHRecHouseDecorating Judging will begin 10/27 and we will announce winners on Friday 10/30! Happy Halloween! ... #octoberfun #ParksMakeLifeBetter #WeAreStillHereForYou P.S. Our Halloween Trick R Treat Drive-Boo is now sold out and the waiting lists are full! Thank you to everyone for participating in this social distance event. Costumes strongly encouraged. Masks on!

Add some color to your day! Enter our new WINTER COLORING CONTEST! We have teamed up with Pleasant Hill Library and California Pleasant Hill Lions to ...bring some more seasonal fun to the community this month! Coloring page artwork by the talented, Patrick Remer, Pleasant Hill Librarian! Download coloring page here: https://bit.ly/WinterColoringPage Don't have a printer handy? Visit Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library bookstore (35 A Crescent Drive, PH) or outside of our District office (147 Gregory, PH) to pick up a printed page! Here's how to enter: Color, bedazzle and/or decorate your coloring page to your heart’s desire! Open to all ages! Entry Deadline: Friday, December 11 at 5:00 pm Two ways to enter: 1) DROP OFF with contact info in the MAIL SLOT at PH Rec & Park District office at 147 Gregory Lane, PH 2) EMAIL clear PHOTO with contact info to [email protected] (Subject line: Coloring Contest) Prizes: $50 gift card to 1st place winner in each of the 4 age categories (see below). Here are the age categories: Preschool (<5 years) Youth (Grades K-5 Teen (Grades 6-12) Adults (18 yrs & up) Winners will be displayed on 12/12 at our Ho! Ho! Holiday Express Drive Thru event (weather permitting) and posted online on pleasanthillrec.com, Facebook & Instagram. Happy Coloring! Thank you to our sponsor, California Pleasant Hill Lions! Interested in joining this local service organization? Click here: https://bit.ly/JoinPHLionsClub And thank you to our friends and co-partners at the Pleasant Hill Library and Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library! MORE Holiday Fun: HO! HO! Holiday Express Drive Thru (December 12) Have you registered for our Ho! HO! Holiday Express Drive Thru yet? Spaces are filling fast! Register here: https://bit.ly/PHRecHolidayExpressRegistration SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME Light Fest Contest (December 1-21) If you like to decorate for the holidays, our Snow Place Like Home Light Fest Contest registration is also now open here: https://bit.ly/PHRecSnowPlaceLikeHome Happy Holidays! #decemberfun #parksmakelifebetter #PHStrong

We’re happy to announce that the Senior Van Service will reopen on a limited schedule beginning Monday, October 26. Rides will initially be limited to Mondays a...nd Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with extended periods between passengers for cleaning and sanitizing the van. The fare remains at $1.50 per ride. Registered passengers can call (925) 671-5272 one business day in advance of the ride to schedule their pick-up. Staff will evaluate after two weeks to determine if the schedule can be expanded. See more

Stay active and engaged with the newest events both online and in person. Highlight? Thanksgiving Senior Meal Deal is live and delicious! Stay tuned for more! Want to be on the list to get this weekly e-mail? Let [email protected] know!

JOIN THE POOL PARTY!! FALL AQUA ZUMBA CLASS STILL AVAILABLE! Turn up the heat on your workout by registering now for our Aqua Zumba class making a splash this fall! Ages 16 & up! Register here: http://bit.ly/PHRecFallAquaZumba... Fall Session: November 2-16 Days: Mondays Time: 6:45-7:45 pm Instructor: Sandra Franklin Location: Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane Aqua Zumba integrates the exotic rhythms of Zumba with water fitness to create a fun and exciting water workout! AZ give you a complete cardio-conditioning and body toning workout without the impact on your joints. You’ll walk away with a stronger body and a smile on your face! No swimming skills required. Water shoes recommended. For more information of fall aquatic programs like water aerobics and lap swim, visit https://pleasanthillrec.com/260/Water-Fitness Aquazumba #poolparty

Calling all culinary geniuses! We're Cookin' Up Some Fun! Participate in our new Mystery Cooking Contest this week! Pick up a bag of mystery ingredients TOMORROW (10/13) and whip up something amazing to share virtually with fellow participating master home chefs. Must Pre-Register here: http://bit.ly/PHRecMysteryCookingContest Fee: $5 Mystery Ingredients Pick Up:... October 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PH Senior Center Meal Reveal via Zoom: October 20, 12:30 pm Link emailed to participants #octoberfun

A Spellbinding Halloween Decorating contest, a Trick 'R Treat Drive Boo, a Mystery Cooking Contest & and lots more October activities to keep you active and having fun!

IT’S PH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY! Pleasant Hill If you didn’t get a chance to donate food this morning for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, please consider making a financial donation here to support those in need: https://give.foodbankccs.org/PHCSD2020... #PHStrong City of Pleasant Hill - Government

Discover what magical fall activities we've brewed up this month in our October eNews! You may be simply bewitched. ;) #October 2020#ParksMakeLifeBetter#WeAreStillHereForYou

Virtually Meet Rec & Park Board Candidates (10/12, 6-7 pm) Join the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce as they host the three candidates for the two open seats of the Pleasant Hill Rec & Park District Board. See more information below. Follow this link for the live viewing Monday night http://ow.ly/ePh950BLaen

NEW! Mystery Cooking Challenge! Like a good mystery and enjoy cooking? You will love this new mystery cooking challenge! Pick up a bag of mystery ingredients and conjure up something delicious to share with fellow participating culinary wizards! Get creative! Get cookin'! Pre-Registration required in advance! Click here: http://bit.ly/PHRecCookingChallenge... Fee: $5 | Open to all ages. Mystery Ingredients Pick Up: October 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PH Senior Center Meal Reveal via Zoom: October 20, 12:30 pm Link emailed to participants #octoberfun

Check out our frightfully fun & spellbinding activities to lift your spirits in our October eNews! #ParksMakeLifeBetter #WeAreStillHereForYou

HELLO MUSCLES! HOW ARE YOU?! Get those muscles stronger TODAY (10/5) at 9:00 am at our Weight & Strength class this morning, IN PERSON at PH Community Center Dance Studio. Quick! Register for Monday classes here: http://bit.ly/PHRecWeights_Mondays Enjoy the best combination of low impact training and strengthening all in one fun session. Improve your flexibility, strength, balance, and well-being. Appropriate for all fitness levels! Students should bring their own weights an...d floor mats. Instructor: Debbie Murdock October 5-26 (Starts this morning!) Mondays, 9:00 am -10:00 am Register Here: http://bit.ly/PHRecWeights_Mondays $40 October 8-29 (STARTS THIS THURSDAY!) Thursdays, 9:00 am -10:00 am Register Here: http://bit.ly/PHRecWeights_Thursdays $40 Note: Covid-19 protocols will be in place. Participants must wear a mask to & from class, have temperature checked prior to entering the building, and maintain 6 feet distance from other students. If unwell, please stay home. Thank you for your cooperation! #PHStrong