HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene December 2012 - 12.01.2012Sports Center Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Breakfast with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
No Feed Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cupertino Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tree Lighting Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cupertino Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Reusable Bag Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Recycling during the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .10
Holiday Trash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Environmental Recycling Day . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult Education . . . . . . .15
C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
Would You Like To Serve on a
City Commission?
Application Deadline: January 18, 2013, 4:30 pm
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for
City Commissions and Committees with openings
in January 2013. – see page 2
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
cupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxv no.10 | december 2012
Cupertino Alert System
Critical Information when you need it
Cupertino has a new system to alert residents.
Get alerts about emergencies and other important
community news by signing up for the Cupertino
Alert System at www.cupertino.org/cas
– more info on Page 4
Sports Center Open House
The City of Cupertino invites you to an Open
House of the Cupertino Sports Center on
January 12, 2013, at 21111 Stevens Creek
Blvd. Cupertino, from 8:30 am – 1 pm. Check
out the “Best Special of the Year” and join us for
free activities and gifts.
– See details on page 2
happenings in cupertino
Would You Like To Serve on
a City Commission?
The application deadline is 4:30 pm on
Friday, January 18, 2013. Council will
conduct interviews beginning at 5 pm on
Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29.
There are openings on the following
commissions and committees:
Audit Committee – 1 vacancy
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission –
2 vacancies
Fine Arts Commission – 3 vacancies
Housing Commission – 1 vacancy
Library Commission – 3 vacancies
Planning Commission – 3 vacancies
Applications can be downloaded from
the website at www.cupertino.org/
vacancies.
For more details, please visit the
website or call the City Clerk’s Office at
408.777.3223. The deadline to apply is
Friday, January 18, 2013 at 4:30 pm.
Veteran’s Day, continued from page 1– City Commission, continued from page 1
Sports Center Open House
January 12, 2013, 8 am – 1 pm
Body Sculpting, Yoga, Zumba, Tennis Games,
Body Fat Testing, Face Painting
11 am Raffle to win a FREE membership,
must be present to win
Free Gifts for the 1st 300 people
Best All Inclusive Membership Special of the Year
New Member Single $339,
New member Family $839
Single Renewal $299,
Family Renewal $799
Teen Center 8 am – 12 pm
Pool Tournament, give aways, Wii Sports and More
No Feed Ordinance
On October 17, the Cupertino City Council
directed staff to bring back to them for con-
sideration a “no-feed” ordinance that would
allow administrative citations to be issued
to anyone feeding geese or ducks on City
owned land. This item is currently sched-
uled to be heard at the December 18 meet-
ing of the City Council. The fine amount
that staff will recommend for the citation
has not been yet determined but will be in-
cluded in the staff report that will be avail-
able on the City’s website by December 12.
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b y J e r r y Ta l l i n g e r – C u p e r t i n o C E R T m e m b e r
simply safe | december
Have a Safe Holiday
According to National safety agencies, the
upcoming holidays are a prime source of
accidents, injuries, and fires in and around
the home. We want you to consider the safety
of you and your family in your preparation for
the holidays and while you are enjoying them.
Keep your family safe and secure by keeping
in mind the following:
Driving
Lots of parties happen this time of year and
driving while under the influence of alcohol not
only endangers you but everyone else as well.
Be smart and do not drive if you have had too
many drinks. Better yet, have one person in
your party be the designated driver or use a
cab service when consuming alcohol.
Decorating
For all your holiday decorations, including
artificial Christmas trees and ornaments,
look for fire retardant materials and buy only
UL rated lights and decorations. Make sure
all your old lights and extension cords are not
frayed or have defective sockets. If they do,
replace them. Do not overload outlets with
too many plugs. Be safe on ladders around
the home when putting up lights on the house
or trees.
Fireplace Fires and Candles
Make sure you have a spark screen in place
when buring wood in a fireplace. Do not burn
pine or other sappy woods which cause sparks
and embers to pop and coat you chimmney
with cresote. Place candles in fire safe con-
tainers and do not place them where young
children can reach them. Extinguish all
candles and fire before retiring or going out.
Be sure to test your smoke detectors and re-
place batteries, if needed. Batteries should be
replaced twice a year. Put the used batteries
in electronic toys or gifts.
Give a Holiday Gift of Safety
Wondering what gift to give that special
person who has everything? How about safe-
ty supplies? I know it is unconventional, but it
may just save the life of a friend or loved one.
Add these items to your Holiday gift list: fire
extinguisher (“ABC” type, 5-6 lbs with a hose
and nozzle), Safety to-go pack, LED flash-
light, battery or hand-crank emergency radio,
first aid kit, hard hat, smoke detector, CO2
detector (now required by CA law). Give
yourself and family the gift of safety by
attending one of the classes below.
Have A Safe And Fun Holiday!
From the staff and volunteers at Cupertino
Emergency Response Team, the Medical
Reserve Corps, and the Cupertino Amateur
Radio Emergency Service.
NEW! The Cupertino Alert System
Cupertino has a new system to alert residents in
case of emergency . Get alerts about emergencies
and other important community news by signing
up for our Cupertino Alert System . This notification
system enables the City to provide you with critical
information quickly in a variety of situations, such
as severe weather, unexpected road closures,
missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or
neighborhoods . You can receive alerts on your
home phone, work phone, mobile phone, SMS,
FAX or email . Sign-up today and keep informed
by signing up now at www .cupertino .org/cas or,
if no Internet access call the Cupertino Office of
Emergency Services (OES) at 408 .777 .3335 .
Upcoming Public Sessions:
FREE!Earthquake Preparedness and Home
Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled
on request for Cupertino businesses, churches,
or social groups of 8 or more. This class can
come to you! Contact the Cupertino Office of
Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335,
email OES@cupertino.org for more informa-
tion, or to request a class for your company,
group or organization.
FREE! Personal Emergency Preparedness
Workshop (PEP)
•Earthquake safety,
•Disaster preparation
•Disaster communication tips
•First aid techniques that save lives
•Home safety
•Fire Safety including how to use a fire
extinguisher
•Emergency supply suggestions – and More!
The next PEP classes are on Tuesday,
December 4, 6 - 9 pm, Saratoga Senior Center,
19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, Thursday,
January 10, 6 – 9 pm, Cupertino City
Hall/EOC, 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino.
Register by e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org,
(provide your full name, e-mail address,
phone number and residential or work
address in the West Valley, or contact
stephanie.morrison@cnt.sccgov.org
or 408.341.4422.
If you do only one thing
to prepare this month…
Replace old retro large bulb Christmas Lights with mini-lights or low voltage LED lights to save
on electricity and improve fire and child safety.continued on page 14
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roots |
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
The Cupertino Museum had a distinguished
visitor recently; Fernando Guida, from our
sister city in Copertino, Italy. It was such a
treat to meet someone from our namesake
city and our visitor brought us many books
on Copertino (in Italian) and photographs of
St. Joseph of Copertino, the patron saint of
that town. It was especially fitting that Mr.
Guida came this year, as 2012 is the 100th
anniversary of St. Joseph’s of Cupertino
Catholic Church on De Anza Blvd. After his
museum visit, Cupertino Historical Society’s
board president, Donna Austin, took Mr.
Guida to a special luncheon at the church as
part of the anniversary celebrations.
St. Joseph’s church is one of the two oldest
churches in Cupertino (along with non-de-
nominational Cupertino Union Church) Dia-
rist and cartographer, Petrus Font, who ac-
companied the De Anza expedition to our
area in 1776, gave our area and the yet-to-be
established church the name -Arroyo de San
Guiseppe (St. Joseph) in honor of Copertino’s
patron saint.
The parish of St. Joseph’s traces its’ roots
to Villa Maria, the 320 acre retreat built by
the Jesuit priests from the College of Santa
Clara at the mission. Shortly after the 1871
purchase of the land situated in Stevens
Creek Canyon (originally called Cupertino
Creek) the Jesuit brother Tom Cunningham
cleared the land for a prune and apricot or-
chard and vineyard. He built a simple frame
chapel of redwood in the mission style with
buttresses and towers. It was covered with
shingles and measured 18 by 25 feet. Origi-
nally built as a worship for the workmen,
the small chapel in the midst of Australian
eucalyptus trees soon attracted neighbors
from some distance around Cupertino to its
Sunday masses. Father Anthony Cichi, S.J.,
a distinguished chemist of Santa Clara
College, was the first priest - he served for
22 years. In 1894, he was succeeded by
Father Jerome Sextus Ricard, Padre of the
Rains, who was a famous weather scientist
who first used sun-spot theory as it related
to long range
weather forecasts.
His skill in predic-
tions brought con-
siderable attention
to Santa Clara
University.
In 1902, Father
Henry Gabriel
took charge of the
rapidly growing
congregation and in 1907 he sought permis-
sion from the Archdiocese of San Francis-
co to build a church closer to the population
center of Cupertino where most of his pa-
rishioners lived. Alexander Montgomery, a
prominent Cupertino citizen and member of
the Protestant Cupertino Union Church, do-
nated one acre of land for the new church
site on Mt. View-Saratoga Rd (which became
Highway 9 and then De Anza Blvd). The lit-
tle chapel at Villa Maria was removed from
the canyon to the crossroads site in Cuperti-
no but money to build the church was anoth-
er question. But build they did, at an initial
cost of $9,000.
The first rectory was built in 1921 - it con-
tained 8 rooms and a kitchen. In 1951 the
church membership was 400 families. A one
day fundraising event was held in July of
1952 and in 1953 the cornerstone of the new,
larger building was lain on April 12. It was
dedicated on Aug. 30, 1533, by Archbishop
John J. Mitty.
The church school was constructed in 1956
and today educates hundreds of students
in our area. Throughout the ensuing years,
there were additional parishes’ established
nearby and further additions to the St.
Joseph property. In 1976, after parish
boundaries changed, 400 families were
added to the already busy church.
Today, venerable St. Joseph’s church is a
landmark in Cupertino. We wish the church,
its staff, and parishioners a wonderful
100th anniversary and many more years
of worship, education, and community
involvement in our fair city of Cupertino.
A Very Special 100th Anniversary
Villa Maria, Early 1900’s – Forerunner of St. Joseph’s of Cupertino
Inside of Small Chapel, August 1953
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cupertino library
Featured Family Program
The Cupertino Library presents a wide
variety of programs for children of all ages.
For more information on all of our Children’s
programs, including our Storytimes, please
visit the Events section of the Library’s
website at www.sccl.org, or stop by the
Children’s Desk in the Library. The staff
would like to thank the Friends of the Cuper-
tino Library for its generous sponsorship of
many of the Library’s Children’s programs.
CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB
Thursday, December 13, 4 pm
Thursday, January 10, 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons
may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free
movie title. This program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Programs for Teens
SILICON VALLEY READS 2013
CUPERTINO TEEN ESSAY CONTEST
This essay contest is open to Cupertino
teens in grades 9-12, and focuses on
responses to a question springing forth from
the two featured books from the
2013 Silicon Valley Reads program.
This year’s essay contest question is: “In 500
words, reflect on a difficult personal experi-
ence with which you, your family or a friend
were involved. How is this experience simi-
lar to, or different from, the challenges faced
by either Brian Castner, the author of The
Long Walk, or Sue Diaz, the author of Mine-
fields of the Heart? What lessons did you
learn from either of these authors that would
be helpful in dealing with your difficult ex-
perience?
The entry deadline for the essay contest
is Monday, March 18, 2013, before midnight.
A grand prize of $500 is awarded
to a teen winner. There is also a second
place prize of $300.
Complete contest rules and how to
submit essays may be found at:
www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org
TEEN BOOk CLUB
Thursday, December 20, 4 - 5 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Join us for fun, friends, and food as our Teen
Book Club discusses this nail-biting, futur-
istic thriller Unwind by Neal Shusterman.
Register and pick up your copy of the book
at the adult reference desk. Space is limit-
ed. Ages 13-18. Generously sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
TEEN STUDY DAYS
Saturday, December 8, 12-5:30 pm
Sunday, December 9, 12 – 5:30 pm
Saturday, December 15, 12 - 5:30 pm
Sunday, December 16, 12 – 5:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Join us in Community Hall to study, work
on projects, and get ready for the end of the
school semester. Open work spaces and seat-
ing will be available. Refreshments will be
served throughout the day. Ages 13 - 18.
Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
TEEN BOOk CLUB
Thursday, January 17, 4 – 5 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Join us for fun, friends, and food as our Teen
Book Club discusses the riveting, dystopian
page-turner Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Reg-
ister and pick up your copy of the book at the
adult reference desk. Space is limited. Ages
13-18. Generously sponsored by the Friends
of the Cupertino Library.
POPCORN & MOVIE DAY!
Saturday, January 19, 2 – 4:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Celebrate National Popcorn Day by joining us
for an afternoon matinee, The Dark Knight
Rises, and indulge in America’s favorite,
healthy snack: popcorn, where you can
choose from a variety of flavors. Generously
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm
Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm
Sunday ............................................12 pm – 6 pm
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Library Number .................408.446.1677
Adult and
Teen Reference ................408.446.1677, ext. 3372
Children’s Reference ..........408.446.1677, ext. 3373
Accounts, Billing ..............................800.286.1991
TeleCirc ............................................800.471.0991
To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Libraries, search our online
catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using our online
databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library Web site at: www.sccl.org
The library will be closed
or closing early on the
following holidays:
Closing at 5 pm on December 24 for Christmas Eve
Closed on December 25 for Christmas Day
Closing at 5 pm on December 31 for New Year’s Eve
Closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day
Closed on January 21 for Martin Luther King, Jr . Day
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sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Li-
brary.
Programs for Adults
SILICON VALLEY READS 2013
CUPERTINO ADULT ESSAY CONTEST
This essay contest is open to Cupertino adults,
and focuses on responses to a question spring-
ing forth from the two featured books from the
2013 Silicon Valley Reads program.
This year’s essay contest question is: “In 500
words, reflect on a difficult personal experi-
ence with which you, your family or a friend
were involved. How is this experience similar
to, or different from, the challenges faced by
either Brian Castner, the author of The Long
Walk, or Sue Diaz, the author of Minefields of
the Heart? What lessons did you learn from
either of these authors that would be helpful
in dealing with your difficult experience?” The
entry deadline for the essay contest is Monday,
March 18, 2013, before midnight. A grand
prize of $500 is awarded to an adult winner.
There is also a second place prize of $300.
Complete contest rules and how to
submit essays may be found at: www.
cupertinolibraryfoundation.org
CUPERTINO LIBRARY’S FALL ARTS AND
CULTURE SERIES
The Cupertino Library is excited to continue
its series of arts and culture programs. These
programs are sponsored by the Cupertino
Library Foundation.
ART LECTURE: IMPRESSIONISTS IN WINTER
A Fall Arts and Culture Series event
Sunday, December 2, 1 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Intrigued by the challenges of painting a
predominantly white subject, the French
Impressionists, in painting winter landscapes,
explored infinite combinations of color and
light to create images that still resonate.
Speaker: De Young Museum Docent Carol
Nelson. Sponsored by the Cupertino Library
Foundation.
OPERA SAN JOSE
A Fall Arts and Culture Series event
Wednesday, December 5, 7 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Cupertino Library is proud to welcome
Opera San Jose to Cupertino Community
Hall. The program will feature Opera San
Jose’s principal artists in highlights from
the company’s 2012-2013 season, including
Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers, Johann Strauss’ Die
Fledermaus, Verdi’s Il Trovatore and Puccini’s
double bill - Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi.
If you love opera and would like to learn more
about Opera San Jose’s current season, please
join us for this special evening. Sponsored by
the Cupertino Library Foundation.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL featuring Duffy Hudson
A Fall Arts and Culture Series event
Saturday, December 22, 2 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Ebenezer Scrooge. Jacob Marley. Bob Cratchit.
Tiny Tim. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present
and Yet to Come. These are characters we have
come to love and welcome into our homes and
hearts. Join us as Broadway and film actor
Duffy Hudson, without the aid of props or
costumes while playing all 46 characters, brings
this magical tale to life. This 75 minute show is
ideal for the entire family. For additional infor-
mation visit www.duffyhudson.com. Spon-
sored by the Cupertino Library Foundation.
MATHEMATICS OF PREDICTION
Saturday, December 1, 3 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Do you know how easily we are deceived by
things we do not know? Mr. Farhad Mosh, a
mathematics professor at DeAnza College,
will explain how some of these deceptions
are predetermined. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Cupertino Library.
ESL CONVERSATION CLUB
(Note location & day change)
Every Friday from 1 - 2:30 pm
NOTE: no meeting on Friday, December
28 Cupertino Community HallCupertino Library is proud to announce the
commencement of an English as a Second Lan-
guage Conversation Club! Please join us for this fun learning experience. Stop by and improve
your English listening and speaking skills, and learn about other cultures in a
friendly, casual setting. All levels are welcome.
Native speakers of English who would like to volunteer to assist with the ESL Conversation
Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org.
@ YOUR SERVICE... PERSONAL E-READER
TUTORIALS BY APPOINTMENT
Mondays 4 - 6 pm:
December 3, 10, 17, January 14 & 18
Does your new e-reader seem like an expen-
sive paperweight? Not sure how to turn on your shiny new device? Do you want to learn how to
load e-books and library e-content on your fancy new device? Get all of your e-reader questions
answered by scheduling a personal consultation with our Electronic Resources Librarian! For
more information, visit our web site at www.
sccl.org or stop by or call the Cupertino Library Adult Reference Desk at 408.446.1677.
E-READER PREVIEW FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Wednesday, December 12, 7 pm
Cupertino Library Story RoomGetting ready to buy an e-reader for a friend
or family member? Join our Technology Guru for a preview of some of the e-reader devices
currently on the market this Holiday season.
Drop by to learn about e-reader devices, including the Kindle, Nook, and iPad.
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adult 50 plus news
Easy Membership Renewal
It is easy to renew for 2013. Please ask at the
front desk for your pre-printed renewal form-
just verify and sign! Renew your membership
from November 1 - December 12 to receive
the January/February, 50+ Scene, by mail
or email. The annual membership fee is $27,
for Cupertino residents, $22. The Stay Active
Fund provides assistance to subsidize the cost
for senior center membership and registration
for classes and events. Please contact the senior
center for more details.
Socials
Holidays in Hawaii
Wednesday, December 5, 1:30 – 3 pm
Sway with our own Aloha Nani Hula dancers
as they celebrate the holidays with Hawaiian
songs and dances. Refreshments will be served.
Please sign up at lobby table. Free for members,
$5 day pass for senior guests.
Bingo Holiday Lunch
Friday, December 7, 12 pm
Gather friends and bingo players around this
bountiful harvest. Featuring our mouthwater-
ing Holiday Ham served with the homemade
taste of our most popular side dishes plus a
dessert. Register at the front desk. Members
$5, senior guests add $5 day pass. Bingo cards
sold separately. Once you have enjoyed the
delicious meal you will be ready for an after-
noon of Bingo fun with 12 cash prizes.
Big Band Dance Social- Live Music
Monday, December 10, 2 – 4 pm
Dick McConville’s Swing Quintet will play live
music for this pre-holiday special event. Enjoy
a lively afternoon of big band music and ball-
room dancing. Free for members, $5 day pass
for senior guests.
Holiday Sing-A-Long
Monday, December 17, 2 - 3:30 pm
Come and sing holiday songs accompanied
by guitar and ukulele. Members free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at lobby table
VTA Photo Session
Thursday, December 20, 10am
Valley Transit Authority will be at the Senior
Center to take photos for the Regional Transit
Connections (RTC) Clipper Card. No appoint-
ment needed.
Vintage Holiday Party and
Birthday Bash
Wednesday, December 19, 12 - 1:30 pm
As we wrap up our 50 Years of Fun celebration,
we thought it would be a kick to have a vintage
1962 Holiday Party and December Birthday
Bash. The menu features all the classics from
1962 – Jello salad, deviled eggs, chicken arti-
choke casserole and much more. Lunch will be
served family style, and we will have great
holiday entertainment including a visit from
Santa. Members with December birthdays will
be honored. Members $10, senior guests add
$5 day pass. Please sign up early. Please
register by December 14.
Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, December 13, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join
our circle of support.
Volunteer Corner
Greeting Cards Fundraiser
Have you ever spent $6 on a Greeting Card?
Not anymore, stop by the front desk to pick up
greeting cards 2 for $1. We have holiday cards
as well as birthday, get well, sympathy, and
thank you cards. Greeting card purchases
directly benefit the Case Management and
Bingo programs, so save money and help a
great cause.
Volunteer Nurse -
Blood Pressure Checks
Monday, December 10, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Tuesday, December 4, 18, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Presentations
Senior Scam Stopper
Monday, January 14
10 - 11:30 am - CPUC Presentation
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Office of the Sheriff
Presentation
Representatives from the California Public
Utilities Commission and the Office of the
Sheriff will be here to discuss ways to recog-
nize scams, thefts, and how to avoid them.
Topics include fraudulent practices by phone
companies, door-to-door solicitors, mail fraud,
home and auto repair fraud, auto thefts,
etc. Join us to learn ways to become savvy
consumers. Please sign up at the lobby table.
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Safe Medication Use
This presentation is by Carrie Fu, a Consul-
tant Pharmacist. Seniors are more likely to
experience side effects from medication therapy
due to body changes in the aging process and
experience multiple drug interactions. It is
important to understand what you are taking
and how to take medication safely. This three-
part health lecture is to help promote medica-
tion therapy management and overall wellness.
Part I. Understand Your Medicines
Monday, January 28, 10 – 11 am
Introduction to how body changes with age
and multiple drug interactions. 30 minutes
of lecture, 30 minutes of interactive session.
Please bring your medications; she will work
with you on how to fill the med list.
Part II Safe Medication Use in Seniors –
Diabetes, Monday, February 11, 10 - 11 am
Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that has
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER
ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
PHONE: 408.777.3150
EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org
WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on any trip.
TOURS
kentucky – Unbridled Spirit,
April, 15 - 19, 2013, flights.
Call 408.777.3150 for cost information.
Highlights include the Kentucky Derby Museum,
Shakers Village, Bluegrass Horse Country,
Bourbon County, Historic Louisville, and more!
Discover Switzerland, Austria,
and Bavaria, September 18 - 27,
2013, $4,406 double occupancy.
Highlights include Chateau de Chillon, Bern
Dian Around, Montreux Golden Pass Panoramic
Train, Gstaad, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps
Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant
Bavaria, Oberammergau, and more!
Discover Cuba – A Cultural Exploration,
March 10 - 18, 2013, $4499 double occupancy.
Call for more information or a flyer.
DAY TRIPS
Comfort and Joy,
Friday, December 7, $101
Neiman Marcus Rotunda Luncheon and
Union Square, Tuesday, December 11, $99
Gospel Holiday Concert,
Friday, December 21, $108
Mystery Movie at Stanford Theater,
Thursday, January 10, $39
Best in Show, Sunday,
January 27, $48
Coffee, Tea, or Me, Wednesday,
January 23, $85
Beach Blanket Babylon,
Thursday, January 31, $93
Saint Michael Trio at Villa Montalvo,
Sunday, February 10, $89
From Russia With Love,
Wednesday, February 20, $TBA
Girl with a Pearl Earring,
Tuesday, February 26, $73
Flower Power with Gary,
Friday, March 8, $TBA
China’s Terracotta Warriors,
Tuesday, March 12, $65
The Better Part
The programs listed below are aired on
Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15.
The repeat showings are on Channel 15
at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
DECEMBER 3, 4 & 5
Humanitarian Vacations – A humanitarian
vacation to Cartagena, Columbia. Hear how
your next vacation can make someplace in the
world a better place.
DECEMBER 10, 11 & 14
Memories of Christmas Past – A potpourri of
video clips from the past Christmas Programs.
DECEMBER 17, 18 & 21, 24, 25 & 28
Christmas with the Bay Bells – Visions of
sleigh bells and snow brought to you by the
sounds of hand bells.
DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 1 & 4 2013
Frank Dicker – Singer and Song Writer –
We’re entertained today by an interesting
fellow, who in retirement, is fulfilling his life-
long dream as a singer and songwriter.
no cure, but can be managed with medications,
learn safe ways to control your blood sugar.
Part III Safe Medication Use in seniors –
Hypertension and Other Cardiovascular
Conditions, Monday, February 25, 10 - 11 am
High blood pressure is the most common car-
diovascular disease among seniors; drugs are
used to control the blood pressure. Learn safe
ways to use your meds and prevent drug in-
teractions. Please sign up at the lobby table
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass
Classes
Cooking with Lilian
Monday, December 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn to make Chinese yeast onion bread
and steamed buns. Material fee included.
Member fee $30
Cooking with Suzanne
Mediterranean Soups and Stews
Wednesday, December 5, 10 am – 1 pm
Suzanne will demonstrate ways to make
delicious and nutritious stews and soups for
the cold winter days. She will prepare bean
and vegetable soup with Gruyere croutons,
a Tunisian chicken and chickpea Tagine
(stew) with turnips and green herb sauce
and Harissa condiment, accompanied with
a whole grain couscous. As a sommelier, she
will tantalize you with low calorie red wine
poached pears, French style. Bring a container
to class for leftovers. Member fee $60
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
From everyone at the
City of Cupertino
volume xxxv number 10
eco news | december
Residents, Businesses & City
Council to Review Single Use
Bag Ordinance
In January, Cupertino will consider joining
a long list of cities and counties that have
made the transition to reusable shopping
bags. The City is one of twenty-five partici-
pants in the San Mateo County Health De-
partment’s Environmental Impact Review
(EIR) for a regional reusable bag ordinance.
San Mateo County’s regional ordinance was
drafted to heighten customer use of reusable
shopping bags, to stop unnecessary waste,
and to reduce litter that is harmful to aquatic
life. On October 23rd, 2012, the County
Board of Supervisors certified this EIR and
unanimously adopted
this ordinance. Local
agencies involved in
this regional effort are
considering taking the
same action.
Cupertino will consider
a draft ordinance on
January 15, 2013, that
would prohibit the distribution of free single-
use plastic carryout bags, similar to ordi-
nances adopted by neighboring communities
including San Jose and Sunnyvale. The
ordinance would also require all retail
establishments in Cupertino to charge ten
cents for paper bags or durable carryout
bags designed for multiple use. Exempted
from the ordinance are restaurants and non-
profit charitable organizations. The draft
ordinance would allow grocery stores and
produce markets to distribute free plastic
bags for the handling of fresh fruit, vegeta-
bles and meat.
For more information on the draft
ordinance, and its exemptions, please visit
www.cupertino.org/reusebags.
To learn more about a potential bag ordi-
nance, Cupertino community members are
invited to join the following conversations:
• Informational Meeting for Businesses:
Tuesday, January 8 from 9:30 – 11 am at
the Quinlan Community Center.
• Informational Meeting for Residents:
Wednesday, January 9 from 7 – 8:30 pm
held at City Hall.
Registration information is available at
www.cupertino.org/reusebags. Free
reusable bags will be distributed to all
attendees.
Recycling During the Holidays
Every year during the period from
Thanksgiving to New Years,
Americans generate an extra
one million tons of trash per
week. That’s not too hard to
believe considering all the
cards, ribbons, wrapping pa-
per, packaging, and food
waste that makes its way
to garbage cans this time of
year.
By practicing simple, earth-friendly behav-
iors, we can significantly reduce the amount
of garbage that is land filled during the
festive season. Here are some recycling and
garbage reminders:
Christmas Trees: Christmas trees will be
collected at homes in Cupertino on regular
collection days during the month of January.
Cut trees into 5-foot lengths, with all deco-
rations and stands removed. Place trees in
your brown yard waste cart or at the curb.
Trees will be picked up at apartment and
condominium complexes during the same
period. Managers should call Recology Cu-
pertino when the complex is ready for tree
pick-up: 408.725.4020. Flocked trees are
accepted for composting.
Corrugated Cardboard: Corrugated card-
board can be placed in the blue recycling
cart or flattened and placed alongside your
recycling cart. Boxes must be flattened and
cut into 3-ft by 3-ft pieces. If desired, large
quantities can be taken to the Sunnyvale
Recycling Center at the north end of Borre-
gas Ave. Call 408.752.8530.
Styrofoam: Blocks of Styrofoam and Sty-
rofoam “peanuts” and all Expanded Polysty-
rene Styrofoam “EPS” are not accepted in
the City’s recycling program. UPS Stores
will accept Styrofoam “peanuts” for recycling.
Closest stores are @ 20660 Stevens Creek
Blvd. 408.213.219 and 1072 S. De Anza
Blvd. 408.253.6561.
Wrapping paper: Gift wrapping paper can
be included with other recycling in your curb-
side recycling container. (Most apartment
and condominium complexes have recycling
containers.) Plastic-coated and foil wrapping
paper, ribbons and bows cannot be recycled.
No limit: Remember that there is no limit
to the amount of recyclables that can be set
out on your collection day. Extra recyclables
can be placed in boxes or clear plastic bags
and set next to the recycling cart.
Produce Less Waste and Shop Smart for
the Holidays: Avoid producing unnecessary
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waste for recycling or disposal. Try these
ideas in your holiday routine:
• Give an experience and create a memory,
such as tickets to a movie, sporting event,
stage play, restaurant, salon spa, mani-
cure/pedicure. The choices are endless!
• Package gifts in reusable gift bags
• Shop with your own reusable bags
Be creative and have fun. Have an
environmentally SMART and “GREEN”
Holiday Season!
Extra Holiday Trash?
On-Call Disposal Days: Residents (with
garbage can service) are reminded that they
have the option of using their two free On-
Call Disposal Days for disposal of large
amounts of trash. Schedule a Disposal Day
by calling Recology Cupertino at 408.725.4020.
For details, visit Recology’s website at
www.recologycupertino.com
(click On-Call Collection).
Extra Bag Tags: Another option for
residents who periodically generate extra
garbage is “Extra Bag Tags.” Tags cost $6.50
each or 10 for $61.76 and have no expira-
tion date. Place extra trash in plastic trash
bags and attach a tag to it where your gar-
bage collector picks up. Bags cannot be larg-
er than 32 gallons or weigh more than 25
pounds. Tags are available by calling Recol-
ogy at 408.725.4020.
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
Thursday, December 13, 7 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Join us for a Seed and Cutting Exchange of
native plants at the Cupertino Library. Bring
native plant seeds and cuttings from your
garden to show, explain and share. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
ADULT BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, December 20, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
This month, the Cupertino Library Adult
Book Discussion Group will read and
discuss The House I Loved by Tatiana de Ros-
nay, a poignant story of one woman’s
indelible strength, and an ode to Paris,
where houses harbor the joys and sorrows
of their inhabitants, and secrets endure in the
very walls. This program is sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GARDEN SOIL
Wednesday, January 9, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Learn the importance of healthy soil for
growing healthy plants. Master Gardener
Laura Monczynski will teach a class on how
to improve your garden soil. Topics include
evaluating and testing your soil, composting,
amending, and mulching. It all starts with
the soil!
CHINESE BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, January 10, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
The group will read and discuss Wild Swans:
Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang.
This program is conducted in Mandarin
Chinese. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
ADULT BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, January 17, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
This month, the Cupertino Library Adult Book
Discussion Group will read and discuss Sea-
biscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, the true story of
how three men and a great racehorse captivat-
ed the world. This program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
INVESTING EDUCATION SERIES
Wednesday, January 23, 7 pm
Topic: Asset Allocation
Wednesday, January 30, 7 pm
Topic: Hatching a Nest Egg
Wednesday, February 6, 7 pm
Topic: Mutual Funds or ETFs
Wednesday, February 13, 7 pm
Topic: Estate Planning
All workshops will be held in the Cupertino
Library Story Room. The Investing Education
Series is presented by the Silicon Valley Chap-
ter of the Financial Planning Association.
kNITTING AT THE LIBRARY
Every Tuesday from 4 - 6 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Bring your needles and yarn to the Library
every Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting
program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages
are welcome.
For Your Information:
NEW THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO
LIBRARY BESTSELLER COLLECTIONS
Print, DVD and BluRay formats now available
Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library, these Bestseller Collections are
designed to make it easier than ever to find
a bestselling book or movie (in DVD or
BluRay formats) when you visit the Library.
The items are available on a first-come,
first-served basis (no reserves). All titles
check out for one week.
Library News, continued from page 7
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community calendar
De Anza Flea Market 8-4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10-12:30pm 10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich
[cchesschampions@yahoo.com]
Organization of Special
Needs Families*
2-4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd.996.0558 osfamilies.org/
Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu
Cupertino Toastmasters*6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino
School-Science Room,
10110 N. De Anza Blvd.
650.492.0859
Ask for
Dorothy Liu
cupertino.freetoasthost.net
Schools Emergency
Preparedness
9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 777.3176
American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
Cupertino Amateur Radio
Emergency Service (CARES)
7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinocares.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lamdres.org
De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1832 classic.kiwanis.org
CCWG 6:30-8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
HP Communicator
Toastermasters
7:30 am 10181 Finch Avenue-
Bethel Lutheran Church
673.1820 jwassocs.com
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres. Church
6191 Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
Cupertino-West Valley
Welcome Club
11:30 am 252.1529 newcomersclub.com
American Association of
University Women
11 am Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church,
728 West Fremont Ave.
298.6560 eadorable@sbcglobal.net
Hindu Swayamsevak
Sangh USA*
10 -1:30 pm Creekside Park Hall 368.0357 www.hssus.org
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991
Ask for Janki
Chokshi
falc.org
CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church,
940 S. Stelling Rd.
379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/
De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters*12-1 pm
HP Building 48L, Caml
Conference Room 19483
Pruneridge Avenue
447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp.
com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infite
Loop
macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_
Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lamdres.org
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
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DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Morales,
City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.1312, brittanym@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.
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De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803
Alves Drive 351.2444 yserviceclub@ymcasv.org
Connect Club I*Noon Holders Country Inn 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
Connect Club II*8 am Chamber of Commerce 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 996.9111 BNI.com
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 253.8394 oa.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Embroiderers' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
996.8119 ega-gpr.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lamdres.org
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org
Montevideo premiere at
BlueLight Cinemas
see
showtimes
21275 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino
255-2552 bluelightcinemas.com
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women's Group
7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
374.8511 aasanjose.org
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church,
10181 Finch Ave., Fireside
Room
379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.296.8146 kofc.org/un/
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 252.2667
DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
DEC 4 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
DEC 5 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
DEC 5 Library Commission (EOC) 7 pm
DEC 6 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:15 am
DEC 6 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
DEC 6 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)*** 7 pm
DEC 11 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
DEC 12 Teen Commission (QCC) 6:15 pm
DEC 13 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
DEC 13 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
DEC 18 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
DEC 19 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
DEC 20 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
DEC 20 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
CITY MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
*** These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda
City Hall will be closed December 24 – January 1
for Christmas and New Year’s holiday.
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REGULAR MEETING MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 05, 2012 Council Members Present:
Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None
Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager and City Attorney and no action was taken
Conference with legal counsel and anticipated litiga-
tion; significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov’t Code 54956.9(b) and no action was taken
Proclamation presented to Santa Clara County Supervi-
sor, Liz Kniss for her service to Cupertino
Presented the certificates of appreciation to recog-nize students for their volunteer work at Silicon Valley
Korean School
Proclamation presented to Natalie Ng for her academic and scientific achievements
Presented certificates to five Cupertino Students who
placed at the regional science fair
Proclamations presented to the organizations for the design and implementation of the Green@Home Do-It-
Yourself Tool Kit
Received the Annual report from the Public Safety Commission
Approved the October 16th City Council minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 12-125 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending October 05, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-126 to accept Accounts
Payable for period ending October 12, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-127 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending October 19, 2012
Continued the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget
Report for Quarter Ending September 2012 item to November 13th
Approved Alcohol Beverage License for, Andre Boudin
Bakeries, Inc., 20682 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Adopted Resolution No. 12-128 to accept an authoriza-tion of the submittal of applications to CalRecycle for
grant monies and authorize Director of Public Works to execute documents necessary to secure and implement approved grant funds
Accepted Project No. 2012-03, 2012 Various Park Path
Lot Repairs Project
Accepted Municipal Improvements, 10218 & 10228
Orange Avenue
Adopted Resolution No. 12-129 and No. 12-130 to ac-cept the resolutions to vacate portions of easements on properties near the north approach to the Don Burnett
Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge
Reviewed options regarding Protected Trees on private property (Chapter 14.18) and gave the following direc-
tions to staff:
• Bring back ordinance amendment to protected tress chapter on February 5th to remove “Public Trees”
and change the penalty from a misdemeanor to an
infraction
• Come back with a report on February 5th regarding the following:
– Streamline the process for R1/A1/A/RHS zones and consider R2
– Review smaller protected trees with mitigation
– Look at size of tree in diameter to help protect the
homeowner
– Review the appropriate penalties for larger pro-
tected trees
Asked for information and statistics from staff regarding complaints from the public on overcrowding of public trees, especially in the Rancho Rinconada area
Adjourned to a special meeting on November 13th beginning at 6:30 pm
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None
Adopted Resolution No. 12-131 intention to approve
amendment to Contract with the California Public
Employees’ Retirement
Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget Re-
port for Quarter Ending September 2012
Adjourned to December 4th; November 20th meeting
has been cancelled
council actions
Simply Safe, Continued from Page 4
Eco News, Continued from Page 11
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) training schedule. Learn to be part
of the disaster response solution. CERT
members can give critical support to over-
whelmed first responders and provide im-
mediate assistance to victims. The CERT
program educates people about disaster
preparedness for hazards that may impact
their area and trains them in basic disaster
response skills, such as fire safety, light
search and rescue, disaster medical
operations and team organization. Class-
es run January 29 - February 7 (Tuesdays,
Wednesdays & Thursdays) 6 – 9 pm &
February 9 (Saturday morning) 10am-1pm,
Campbell Community Center (Orchard
City Banquet Hall), 1 West Campbell Ave,
Campbell. You must be able to attend all
classes for graduation. The cost is $35 for
all classes which is reimbursed for Cupertino
residents upon successful completion. For
If you have questions or want to register
contact: info@sccfd.net or 408.341.4410.
Environmental Recycling Day
& Document Shredding Event
Saturday, January 19
The next Environmental Recycling Day and
Document Shredding Event will be held on
January 19 from 9 am to 1 pm at De Anza
College’s Parking Lot A. Accepted items are
as follows:
• Electronic Waste
(i.e., computers, monitors and printers)
• U-Waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs
and fluorescent tubes)
• Reusable furniture
(not dirty, stained, or torn. No mattresses),
• Clothing
• No Paint or toxic chemicals
• Residential documents (for confidential
onsite shredding; two box limit).
Recycling Day compliments the FREE
e-waste drop off location offered weekly by
Apple Computer for residents of Cupertino.
Look for more details on the Calendar of
Events at www.cupertino.org or contact
Recology at 408.725.4020
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news items
Submission deadline
for the February edition is January 9.
Welcome
New Businesses
Acrowit Inc
20380 Town Center Ln Ste 250
Amelita Taquaria and Resturant
20371 Stevens Creek Blvd
Estend Adviser Inc
10056A Orange Ave
Law Offices of Robert E Greeley
21580 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 105
Lu Dumpling Inc
10895 S Blaney Ave
No 1 Foot Spa & Massage
10495 S De Anza Blvd Ste A
Randall G Garfield Chiropractor
21801 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 2
Senior News, Continued from Page 9
Ballroom Dance Class
Wednesday, November 27 - December 19,
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Waltz is the dance of the month for December,
taught by Babi & Ron, they will provide per-
sonal instructions to students. Come to the
class for fun and exercise. Member fee $20
Evening Zumba Gold
and Toning
Wednesday, January 9 - February 27,
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Come dance the night away with Haideh!
Learn this Latin-style music and dance
geared especially to 50+ adults. Have fun
while you exercise! Member fee $ 45
Digital Camera Fundamentals
Wednesday, January 30 - February 20,
9 - 10:30 am
Plan on taking photos in the future? Learn
the basics of camera operation and photo-
graphic concepts, photo composition, and
creative tools that can be used to take control
of your photography. You will explore how
to utilize tools and features available on your
camera to create better pictures. No “post-
processing” steps are covered in this class.
Please bring your camera and owner’s/
operation manual to class. Member fee $40
ZUMBAlates
Monday, January 28 - March 25,
5:30 - 6:30 pm
No time to exercise? This new combo class
is for you! Warm up with Pilates; strengthen
your core muscles with Yoga; then low impact
aerobics to the Latin music of Zumba Gold.
Easy to follow steps for all levels. Member
fee $45
Free demo on Monday, January 14, 5:30 -
6:30 pm. Sign up at the lobby table. Free for
members, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult
and Community Education
Are you nervous and worried about your
citizenship interview? Come to the free cit-
izenship practice interview class on Sat-
urday, April 28, 2012. On Saturday, De-
cember 15, 2012, from 11:45 am - 1:45 pm,
Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Commu-
nity Education will be offering a free spe-
cial one-day class, ESL/Citizenship In-
terview Preparation, to help prospective
citizens prepare for their interview. Volun-
teers from the community will act as inter-
viewers. At this class there will also be an
immigration expert who will talk about the
interview process and answer questions.
The class will meet in the Professional
Learning Center at the Adult Education
Center, 591 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunny-
vale. Students can register online at www.
ace.fuhsd (course code 144000) or by call-
ing 408.522.2700. Students may also regis-
ter in class.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help conduct
mock citizenship interviews for Sunnyvale-
Cupertino Adult and Community Educa-
tion’s ESL/Citizenship Interview Prepa-
ration Class. This is a commitment for
one morning only, Saturday, December
15, 2012, from 11:15 am - 1:45 pm. Since
many prospective citizens are apprehen-
sive about the interview process, this one-
day class gives students an opportunity to
practice for their citizenship interview in
a relaxed and friendly setting. As a volun-
teer, you will ask prepared questions and
dictate prepared sentences, thus simulat-
ing an actual interview. Training for vol-
unteers will be done on the morning of the
class. If you are interested, please call Lin-
da Brummer at 408.522.2733.
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