Cupertino

“Near the Heart of Silicon Valley”

The City of Cupertino

Cupertino is located in Santa Clara County directly west of San Jose with portions extending into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The San Francisco Bay Area is 45 miles away with the Northern California coastline, complete with sandy beaches and working harbors, nearby in sunny Santa Cruz and Monterey. Lake Tahoe is a few hours away with its snowcapped peaks and fun-filled gaming.

Cupertino is one of many cities who lay claim to being the “heart” of Silicon Valley, as many semi-conductor and computer companies were founded here and in the surrounding areas. A former farming community of fruit orchards and vineyards, Cupertino today is home to some of the biggest names in technology, including Apple Computers and Hewlett-Packard. The town is a thriving combination of high-technology industry, retail and residential neighborhoods.

Cupertino houses the University of California system and De Anza and Foothill colleges, and has one of the friendliest climates in the United States.

Recreation in Cupertino

For outdoor recreation Cupertino offers more than 150 acres of parkland, including Blackberry Farm with its 9-hole golf course – one of the most affordable urban golf courses around.

For indoor recreation the Cupertino Sports Center and Cupertino Senior Center offer a range of activities and the library presents events and activities for both kids and adults.

City of Cupertino Senior Services

The Cupertino Senior Center is the hub for activities, information and services that are specifically geared toward active adults, 50 years and older, including:

• A Bi-monthly Senior Newsletter
• Luncheons
• Golf and Tennis Socials
• Card laying
• Bingo
• Art and Craft Classes
• Language, Music and Theater Appreciation Classes
• Senior Issues Lectures
• Local day trips and exciting extended tours- for travel throughout the United States, international travel, and cruises
• Volunteer Services
• Transportation Discounts (BART)
• SALA Program – handles cases of Social Security, SSI, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc., and assists with the preparation of the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and simple wills for seniors with modest assets
• Counseling to assist with questions about Medicare, Medi-Cal, and supplementary insurance (HICAP)

Cupertino Retirement Community: Sunny View

Sunny View is a charming retirement community with 12 acres of tall shade trees, colorful gardens, cascading fountains and tranquil footpaths. The community’s park-like setting provides a tranquil, inspirational backdrop. Residents here have a passion for life, and for sharing it with others.

Sunny View embraces a holistic approach to making retirement the most fulfilling time of a person’s life. This means offering opportunities to enrich the mind, body and spirit.

An extensive adult education program is offered that provides cultural and spiritual enrichment, intellectual and creative stimulation, and physical expression. On-site classes, many led by visiting instructors from nearby Foothill and De Anza colleges, include World Cultures, Art Appreciation, Healthy Aging, Current Events, Painting, Meditation, Strength Training, Alternative Medicine and Contemplative Prayer.

Walking clubs, cooking classes, tours of nearby wineries, a bridge club and a poetry corner are also found here.

Sunny View is a licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Care, Skilled Nursing Care and Special Care/Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care.

Sunny View is a member of Front Porch Communities and supported by Sunny View Lutheran Communities and Services.

For more information visit their website at www.sunny-view.org or contact them at 408-454-5600.