‘Silver Sneakers’ yoga
Saturdays
This free yoga class for members of the La Mesa community is taught by Jaclyn Gadd every Saturday at the La Mesa Library (8074 Allison Ave.). The class is held from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Visit SilverSneakers.com for more information.
Sharp HospiceCare volunteer training sessions
Saturday, Jan. 23; Saturday, Jan. 30; and Sunday, Jan. 31
Sharp HospiceCare is looking for caring, compassionate volunteers to provide caregiver relief and companionship for patients. These three volunteer sessions will be held at 8881 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 336 in La Mesa. Applicants must have reliable transportation and pass a security background check. For more info or to sign up, call 619-667-1900. Visit Sharp.com/Services/Hospice to learn more about Sharp HospiceCare.
‘The Future of Downtown La Mesa’
Wednesday, Jan. 27
La Mesa Conversations will present this panel with city staff, real estate professionals and business leaders discussing the future of La Mesa’s downtown from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the La Mesa Masonic Lodge (4731 Date Ave.). The panel will share their predictions, and hopes for the area. Following the panel presentation, there will be a moderated Q&A for all participants.
The panel discussion will include:
Moderator: Barry Jantz, CEO of Grossmont Health Care District and former La Mesa City Councilperson
Panelist: Dave Witt, La Mesa City Manager
Panelist: Chris D’Avignon, Land and Design, The Quarry Apartments
Panelist: Mary England, CEO and President of the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Panelist: Shon Finch, Fairfield Development
Introductory remarks will be given by Colin Parent, Policy Counsel of Circulate San Diego, and a La Mesa Conversations committee member.
Get details and RSVP at bit.ly/1Q9TFvb.
Registration for spring aquatics classes
Starts Monday, Feb. 1
Registration for spring aquatics classes at the La Mesa Municipal Pool (5100 Memorial Drive) will begin Feb. 1. Early online discounts for youth aquatics will be given through March 6. Visit cityoflamesa.com for more information. For assistance, please contact Community Services at 619-667-1300 or [email protected].
‘Old Masters’ art show
Friday, Feb. 5 – Wednesday, March 2
The Foothills Art Association will host its annual “Old Masters” show at the Foothills Gallery at Porter Hall (4910 Memorial Drive, La Mesa). Local artists will be showing their reproductions of the great works of the “old masters” (painters whose works are at least 100 years old). Visitors to the show can vote for their favorite reproduction to win the “People’s Choice Award.” The gallery is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 619-464-7167 or visit ArtID.com/Foothills.
La Mesa Woman’s Club meetings
Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Monday, Feb. 15
Those interested in the La Mesa Woman’s Club can attend either or both of the two meetings they hold each month — an evening session at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month (Feb. 10) and a daytime session at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of the month (Feb. 15). They welcome new members interested in serving the community, working on projects and more. Visit LaMesaWomansClub.org for more information or email [email protected].
La Mesa Conversations mixer
Thursday, Feb. 18
The La Mesa Conversations group will hold their monthly mixer at Riviera Supper Club (7777 University Ave., La Mesa) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the group online at LaMesaConversations.org and on their Facebook page at Facebook.com/LaMesaConversations.
‘Behind the wheel: Cognitive decline and driving’
Friday, Feb. 19
Memory changes and visual impairment impact an individual’s ability to drive safely. Participants in this class will learn about methods for evaluating driver safety, transportation resources and tips for having difficult family conversations about driving. The class will be led by Amy Abrams, Community Education Manager of Alzheimer’s San Diego from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the Grossmont HealthCare District Conference Center (9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa). Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at Sharp.com
