The San Geronimo Valley Community Center
Wellness and Arts Classes For Adults Adults of all ages participate in a diverse array of programs at the Community Center and at the Community Gym. Open Gyms include coed basketball, men’s basketball, ping pong, volleyball, dance and more. Every week there are classes in yoga, tai chi, core fitness training, and other types of movement and martial arts. The Community Center partners with the College of Marin in hosting a watercolor class taught by long-time Valley resident Marty Meade. Arts and Cultural Events, Performances, and Gallery Shows The Community Center is proud to nurture the creative talents of the Valley’s outstanding artists showcasing music, painting, sculpture, photography, comedy and other works. We support the careers of emerging, local artists by pro- viding opportunities for community members to showcase their talent and to participate in arts activities. Musical and theatrical performances take place in the Cen- ter’s Valley Room, and larger events, often featuring regional and national acts, take place outdoors in the Courtyard. The Maurice Del Mué Galleries in the Valley and West rooms feature monthly solo artist exhibits or group shows with receptions for the entire community and beyond. The long running annual Spring Art Show in May features the work of up to 100 Valley artists. Other annual group shows include the Senior Lunch Group Show, Pressing Matters: Printmakers Group Show, and the Annual Photography Show. A new addition is the Valley Arts and Lectures series offering free workshops, talks and films on subjects of com- munity interest such as environmental, social, political and spiritual issues. As part of the Arts and Lectures program, the Center hosts a monthly Artist Film Night featuring a documentary on an individual artist or arts theme. The showing is fol- lowed by a discussion period. Other major annual events include the St. Patrick’s Day Talent Show, summer concerts, open mic nights, and the Holiday Arts Faire, which has taken place the first weekend every December for more than 40 years. Community Building: Healthy Community Collaborative (HCC) The Healthy Community Collaborative is made up of San Geronimo Valley, Nicasio, and other West Marin organiza- tions and local residents who meet to exchange informa- tion, and identify and work together to address community needs and support collaborative implementation of pro- grams. The Community Center has provided coordination and administrative support to the San Geronimo Valley’s
This is a donation based camp. Donations are greatly appreciated and support the sustainability of these camps. Holiday Camp hours are from 9am to 5pm. Job Training In its third year as of 2017, the Job Training Program is for youth, teens and young adults and connects middle school, high school, and college students with local businesses and community-based organizations. Students gain firsthand experience in employment and mentorship with our part- ners. This program continues to grow and thrive. School-Linked Services These programs had their genesis in 1996 when the Lagunitas School District, in partnership with the Com- munity Center, received a Healthy Start grant from the California Department of Education. Through these school-based services, the Community Center and the Lagunitas School District partner to provide programs in health, wellness, and social and emotional learning throughout the school day along with parent education in the evenings. Today, the school’s wellness policy; the school garden program; healthy school lunches; reduce, reuse and recycling programs; and safe routes to school programs all continue to thrive.
Halloween Carnival at the Lagunitas School (Photo by Anne McClain)
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50 th Anniversary
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