LOOKING FOR FUN WAYS TO SPEND VALENTINES DAY WITH YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE, AS A FAMILY OR WITH FRIENDS… HERE ARE A FEW LOCAL PLACES TO HELP MAKE THE DAY MEMORABLE.
                                           
Valentine's Day in Monterey
Valentines Dinner and Show
Group Adventure
Fun Activities for the Kids on Valentine's Day
 

WHETHER YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY PLANS ARE TO SPEND TIME WITH A SPECIAL SOMEONE, FRIENDS OR ALONE...  YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON OUR
VALENTINE’S GIVEAWAY!
 

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FEBRUARY 17^TH IS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY. FIND WAY TO INCORPORATE ACTS OF KINDNESS TO HELP MAKE SOMEONES DAY BRIGHTER! CLICK HERE FOR SUGGESTIONS!

1. JOIN A FITNESS CLASS

FITNESS CLASSES ARE GREAT FUN AND HELP YOU TONE UP AT THE SAME TIME!

2. JOIN OR START A BOOK CLUB

IF YOU FEEL MORE AT HOME IN A LIBRARY THAN A GYM, THEN JOIN A BOOK CLUB

3. START A LOCAL COURSE

THERE ARE COURSES FOR EVERYTHING… FROM CAKE DECORATING TO ZUMBA

4. JOIN A WALKING GROUP

WALKING IS GREAT EXERCISE, YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE

5. VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEERING IS REWARDING AND FUN WHILST MAKING A DIFFERENCE

6. CONTRIBUTE TO A FORUM

AN ONLINE FORUM IS A GREAT PLACE TO MEET LIKE MINDED VIRTURAL PEOPLE

7. START GAMING

WHAT BETTER WAY TO MAKE COMRADES AND OPPONENTS THAN BY FIGHTING SIDE BY SIDE TO DEFEAT THE MISSION

8. GO TO FESTIVALS

IF YOU LIKE GOOD MUSIC AND GOOD FOOD, THEN A FESTIVAL IS A GREAT PLACE FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND TO SOCIALIZE

9. START PLAYING BINGO

          IF YOU ARE COMPETITIVE, THEN THIS IS THE HOBBY FOR YOU!

WHAT NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS WILL YOU CHOOSE IN 2022?

• NOTICE THE LITTLE THINGS
• TAKE PICTURES
• KEEP A JOURNAL
• DRAW EVERYDAY
• ADD MORE HEALTHY CHOICES TO YOUR DIET
• EXERCISE
• STOP PROCRASTINATING
• GO FOR WALKS
• DE-CLUTTER
• TRY A NEW HOBBY

A NEW YEAR MEANS A NEW CHAPTER.
MAY IT BRING NEW HAPPINESS, NEW GOALS & NEW ACHIEVEMENTS. MAY 2022 BE AN INCREDIBLE PART OF YOUR STORY.

WISHING YOU A JOYFUL NEW YEAR.

Head to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to enjoy the holiday fun with family and friends 
 

Click  Boardwalk Winter Wonderland for more details!

Activities Include:

• Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades • Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) • Photos with Santa • Delicious Boardwalk Treats • Boardwalk Racers: Pedal Karts in the Main Plaza!

• Fire Pit Rentals & Holiday S'mores

• Holiday Fun Package (includes MyBoardwalk Card and a photo with Santa) • Holiday Shopping • Classic Holiday Movies (Rotated at Neptune's Stage 5–7pm) • And don't forget the breathtaking beach view!

NEED SOME FUN ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY DURING THE HOLIDAYS? HERE ARE A FEW ACTIVITES TO CHECK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY BUCKLIST!!!

• WALK/DRIVE TO LOOK AT HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS

• TAKE FAMILY PICTURES

• DONATE TOYS

• BAKE AND DECORATE COOKIES

• MAKE A HOLIDAY CHEESEBOARD

• HAVE A HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON

• MAKE FESTIVE COCKTAILS/MOCKTAILS

• READ A HOLIDAY THEMED BOOK

• MAKE HOT COCOA FROM SCRATCH

• BUY MATCHING FAMILY PAJAMAS

• DECORATE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE

• VISIT A TREE FARM

• GO FOR A WINTER WALK

• PAY IT FORWARD (RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS)

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• APPRECIATION.

Over the past few years phone and internet scams have increased worldwide. Scammers pretend to be from organizations you know, tell you there is a problem or prize and pressure you to act immediately. No legitimate organization will ask for gift cards as payment and if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. The best practice is to never give out personal information to someone who calls you and get the callers information, hang up and then call the organization back directly (via their public phone number) to confirm.

IMPERSONATOR SCAM

If someone calls claiming to be from IRS, Social Security Office or Law Enforcement demanding payment HANG UP. The government and law enforcement will NEVER demand payment over the phone.

PHISHING SCAM

If you receive a text or email with a link to confirm your account, get information on late package, or claim a refund, DO NOT CLICK THE LINK. Delete the message and if you are concerned about your account status, call the company directly to follow up.

VENMO SCAM

If you receive money from a stranger by “accident” and they request you send it back, DO NOT TRANSFER THE MONEY. Let the payment sit. Venmo can reverse the transaction.

REMEMBER if you receive a call from someone demanding payment, you should:

-Never give personal or financial information over the phone.

-Ask for contact information from the caller and end the conversation. 

-Legitimate organizations DO NOT ASK FOR GIFT CARDS as payment.