We went to Bayside Community center to dance Zumba this week! It was such a fun opportunity to engage with the community and get some exercise! I don't really have too much experience in community centers, much less this community center. While it was "just a building", simple and humble, if you looked carefully you could see the involvement of the community. There were some small gardens outside, lavender, succulents, and herbs surrounding the building with color. Once inside, earrings were for sale, tables set up, plans for expansion, flowers, and artwork on the walls were evidence of the community's presence. Even though it's just a building, there's more to it, fill it with people and now its a dance party, a community space, somewhere to forget about our worries. I enjoyed to opportunity to chat with a senior who was there with his wife. He had lived in San Diego for 40 years, has a passion for travel, and is a veteran. This experience was fun and a great first site visit, I'm looking forward for what's in store for the rest of the quarter.
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