Teen Commission openings
Cupertino teens are encouraged to apply for three vacancies on the Teen Commission. Applications are due to the city clerk’s office at City Hall by 4:30 p.m. on May 8.
City council will conduct interviews May 26-27 at 5:30 p.m. Council will also appoint at least two alternates to fill any unscheduled vacancies that may occur during the year. Commissioners must be in grades 8-11.
Applications can be downloaded at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more information, email the city clerk’s office at cityclerk@cupertino.org.
Online fitness classes
Cupertino’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting daily live fitness classes online to help keep residents active in their homes. The free classes include Zumba, Chair X, Bootcamp, Feldenkrais, Pilates, yoga, body sculpting and U-jam. To participate, visit www.cupertino.org/virtualrecreation.
Virtual lectures for older adults
Bay Area Older Adults is presenting two virtual lectures for adults ages 50 and older. Participation is free by phone and/or video conference.
On April 23 Dr. Anne Ferguson will hold forth on “How to Improve Your Sleep.” Ferguson will explain the latest sleep research, ways to improve the quality of your sleep and new non-drug therapies for common sleep problems .
On May 7 Dr. Nusrat Khaleeli will present “Understanding Your Microbiome,” explaining the role the bacteria in your body and ways to keep your gut healthy as you age. Of the 100 trillion or so cells in the human body, only one in 10 are actually human. The rest are from bacteria and other microorganisms that live symbiotically within the human body.
Both lectures are set for 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For more information and to register, visit https://www.bayareaolderadults.org/2020-virtual-lectures.