the magic of dance, a bottle cap pendant with a pair of ballet shoes on a harlequin patterned background and a 3d ballet dancer

DEAR JOAN: My friends and I have a question, but none of us seem to have the answer. We quite often see large and small flocks of birds in the sky, flying in such beautiful, graceful formations. What we want to know is — why? Are they looking for food? Scouting out the land below? Getting exercise?. Related ArticlesARF to build a veterans center for its Pets and Vets programWas that really a bald eagle at the top of a sycamore tree?Two dead gray whales in San Francisco Bay spur investigationWho is doing all that hooting in the wee hours of the morning?Woman attacked by Peninsula store’s ‘pet cow’ gets $2.4 millionWe love watching them and are fascinated by the fact that their patterns seem to be so choreographed. Can you fill us in on the purpose of the “dances?”.

XLIII, A Contemporary Requiem: This new, immersive performance was created by Mexico City-based composer/musician Andres Solis and choreographer/dancer Sandra Milena Gómez in association with Santa Clara University’s Chamber Choir, It was co-commissioned by Montalvo Arts Center the magic of dance, a bottle cap pendant with a pair of ballet shoes on a harlequin patterned background and a 3d ballet dancer and the Center for the Arts and Humanities at Santa Clara University, Jan, 15, 7:30 p.m, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, $10-$25, 43requiem.com, 408-961-5858, Saratoga History Museum: Exhibits focusing on local history, Admission and parking are free, Museum is open Friday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m, 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, 408-867-4311 or saratoga history.com..

VIDEO STAR: OK, so how viral is Choi’s swing, at least on YouTube? A highlight video from last year’s Shinhan Donghae Open has garnered over 130,000 views since its October posting. It’s title: “Ho-Sung Choi – Craziest Swing In Golf.”. BEING UNIQUE: Choi need not apologize for his unique swing, because, after all, it’s what got him here. “Just like how everyone looks different, I feel there are a variety of ways of swinging at a golf ball,” Choi said. “Some people are more flexible, some might be stronger, and that’s what makes golf so much fun, and that is what leads to a variety of swings on the Tour.”.

Senior Tennis: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 a.m. Bramhall Park, 1320  Willow St., San Jose, Contact Barb Jarvis at 408-286-9369, Willows Cafe: Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu usually includes entree, vegetables, side dish, salad, fruit and milk the magic of dance, a bottle cap pendant with a pair of ballet shoes on a harlequin patterned background and a 3d ballet dancer for a suggested donation of $3 for adults 60 and older/$6 for guests under 60, Willow Glen Community and Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, Reservations required 48 hours in advance to 408-265-0915, Kirk Café at Camden: Seniors are invited to enjoy lunch and make friends at this program offered every weekday, Enjoy special events, birthday parties and guest speakers, Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon, Suggested donation is $3 for adults 60 years and older, Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave, San Jose, Reservations are required (24 hours in advance). 408-371-2888..

“Puss in Boots”: The “fractured fairy-tale” musical comedy is presented by Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company; Dec. 7-15; Amador Theater, Pleasanton; $10-$18; 925-931-4848, www.firehousearts.org. “The North Pole Revue”: The teen theater troupe Center Stage of Diablo Valley presents an original holiday musical show; Dec. 7-16; Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek; $15; 925-943-7469, www.lesherartscenter.org. “The Biggest Gift”: The Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble youth theater troupe presents its annual holiday show about a plucky elf and his toy friends saving Christmas; Dec. 13-16; Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek; $14; 925-943-7469, http://fantasyforum.org.