Los Gatos is famous for being a great place to work and send your kids to school.
But did you know it’s also a fantastic place to grow old in?
Los Gatos has received its official designation as an “age-friendly” community?
There’s a template put out by the World Health Organization that is sort of a roadmap for creating places to live that serve people across the life spectrum.
After all, by 2030, one in four Santa Clara County residents are expected to be over the age of 60.
And in a county-wide effort, led by the Seniors’ Agenda of Santa Clara County, Department of Aging and Adult Services, Los Gatos earned the “age-friendly” title.
Read more here: agefriendlysiliconvalley.org
LGS Recreation’s 55-Plus program held a few events recently for the entire community. There was a well-attended Mother’s Day High Tea on May 16, a Resource Fair for seniors on Saturday May 17 in celebration of Older Americans Month (approximately 40 local providers attended) and on Sunday, there was the “Thrifted Treasures Shop & Sell” at the Adult Recreation Center.
Animal blessings were offered Sunday at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, at 15885 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., Los Gatos. Rev. Andrew Koschmann did the honors. This was followed by a parade.
Selin Cirit, 7, brought her cat, “Lady,” who wore a dress at the event.
No water in the fountain
Milly Moller, age 3 (and ¾), was out at Park Plaza with mom Rachel Moller.
The young girl said, “My heart is feeling sad because the fountain is not turned on.”
Rachel had a bag packed with her swimsuit and towel so Millie could play in the fountain and kiss the bubbling water.
If all else fails, Boogie-Woogie
On Saturday and Sunday the 46th Annual “Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival” was held in perfect boogie weather. There was plenty of dancing in the street, as bandmembers strutted their stuff on their instruments.
