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1 fullerton COMMUNITY CENTER Volume 35 Number West Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA (714) January 2015 Income Tax Assistance Program The free volunteer income tax assistance program will be available Thursdays, from 12 to 3 p.m., February 5 through April 9, for adults 60 years of age or older with moderate incomes. Appointments are required: starting January 5, you may call the center at It is important to call the center if you must cancel your appointment. Bring the following to your appointment: last year s state and federal tax returns, Social Security Card and statement (SSA-1099), any income records, including W-2s from employment, unemployment statements, pension and IRA statements, interest and dividend statements, itemized deductions, brokerage statements, state and federal estimated tax payment records, and for those under Covered California Health Care, Form 1095A or Exemption Certificate; also a voided check for any direct deposit refund. Hearing Impaired Class Thursdays, January 8 - March 26 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the science of hearing, gain practical training and acquire helpful techniques to improve communication skills. Basic lip-reading will be introduced. Also, understand more about the basics of using assistive hearing devices. Preregister for this free OAP semester course at Karaoke Up! Preview January 15 1st Thursdays (regular schedule begins February 5) 4:30 to 7 p.m. 18+ years welcome Meet our Karaoke DJ s on January 15 - sing from an extensive range of song titles - free, energizing fun for all. FYI: Karaoke is not just for seniors! The Senior Club invites you to a Winter Happy Hour Social Thursday, January 29-3 to 6 p.m. Entrance Fee: $4 at the door. Complimentary hors d oeuvres served. NO-HOST BAR: $3 Wine and Beer $1 Soft Drinks and Waters Plus raffle/opportunity drawing (no cash value) Music by the 5 Star Band Please join us! (Age 21 and over only) Diabetes Education Series Fridays, January 9 - January to 11:30 a.m. R.N. Yvonne Ahmid will lead a 4-week program, covering more than the basics: topics will include getting diabetes under control, complications, prevention, nutrition other self-care issues. Preregister for this class at New: Gentle Yoga & Pilates Class Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Session 33238: M/W 01/19-03/11 Session M/W 03/30-05/20 $56 per 8-week session or $4 drop-in rate (18+ years) Silver Sneaker members free - pass required Gentle routines improve balance, posture, strength, coordination and more. Register at Healthy Meals for Healthy Living Wednesdays, February 4, 18, March 4, 18, April 1 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to utilize the following MyPlate nutrition concepts: building a healthy plate, planning meals, shopping on a budget and better understanding nutrition labels. Call to register. Sponsored by Adult Public Health Nursing Services.

2 OFFICERS President: Dennis Hittle Vice President: Ruth Johnston Secretary: Carol Wright Treasurer: Gerry Phillips Assistant Treasurer: Mary Neumann Past President: Beverlie Ticer DIRECTORS Phyllis Levin (2015) Virginia Palazzolo (2015) Fred Berg (2016) Annelies Fugler (2016) George Tsuda (2016) APPOINTEES Senior Club Sunshine Chairperson: Ellie Honeycutt Senior Club Desk Coordinator: Phyllis Levin Travel Director: Ellen Hanley SENIOR CLUB DESK: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR PROGRAMS: BOARD MEETING: Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m. A Message from Your Senior Club President On December 12, it was quite an honor to have been elected as your new President. One of my main goals for 2015 is to help recruit new members to join us so that we might have one of the largest senior club memberships in Orange County. We encourage our current members to become more involved with the club; we also encourage you to become a regular volunteer. If you can help in any way or if you have any questions, please feel free to see me or one of our newly elected officers. We want to thank our former devoted Travel Director, Ellen Hanley, and wish her a wonderful retirement. Also, we would like to thank our outgoing President, Beverlie Ticer, and wish her a speedy recovery. She thanks everyone for all her cards, letters and flowers received. Thank you and Happy New Year! ~ Dennis Hittle Let s take a moment to celebrate the lives of... Alfredo Hernandez Leona May James Stewart Senior Transportation Program Taxi Voucher Program Offers subsidized taxi vouchers to travel anywhere within Fullerton City limits or up to 5 miles beyond the City limits. $50 value book - Your price: $12 OCTA Senior 30-Day Bus Pass Passes are good for unlimited use on all local routes. 30-Day Senior Bus Passes are available for purchase 30 days after previous purchase date of pass. The City of Fullerton is not responsible for lost or stolen passes. OCTA Senior 30-Day Bus Pass ($22 value) - Your price: $5 Taxi voucher books and bus passes are available for sale at the Fullerton Community Center front desk. Proof of age and Fullerton residency required at time of purchase. Adult Public Health Nursing Services 2 nd & 4 th Mondays - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments taken at Front Desk or call Free health and nutritional assessments and counseling, various health screenings and individualized health care plans provided by Lori Funke, RN, PHN. Preventive health care services sponsored by Orange County Health Care Agency SeniorServ Winter Dance & Luncheon Friday, January a.m. Music to dance to featuring Elias with Love Lunch is $5 for those under 60; over 60, a $3 donation is appreciated. 2

3 Services SeniorServ Daily Nutrition Program Patricia Serrano, Site Manager: Winter Dance: Friday, January a.m. Entertainment: Elias with Love SeniorServ Bingo (sponsored by Team Alvarez): Wednesday, January 14 & 28-10:30 a.m. December Birthdays (sponsored by Care1 st ): Thursday, January 29-10:30 a.m. The price of lunch for those under 60 is $5; over 60, a suggested donation of $3 is appreciated. Notice: No SeniorServ program on Friday, January 2 nd, due to New Year s Day Holiday for SeniorServ. January Lunch Menu Lunch is served weekdays at 11:50 a.m., with Early Bird pickup from 11:15 to 11:35 a.m. 1 Thursday Center Closed 2 Friday No lunch program today 5 Monday Beef Pot Roast and Gravy 6 Tuesday Baked Ham with Raisin Sauce 7 Wednesday Chicken Pot Pie 8 Thursday Homemade Beef Stew 9 Friday Four Cheese Baked Ziti 12 Monday Raspberry Topped Pork Loin 13 Tuesday Swedish Meatballs 14 Wednesday Chicken Breast with Sauce 15 Thursday Beef and Bean Burritos 16 Friday Tilapia with Vera Cruz Sauce 19 Monday BBQ Chicken Sandwich 20 Tuesday Tuna Salad Sandwich 21 Wednesday Stuffed Bell Peppers 22 Thursday Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry 23 Friday Roast Beef with Brown Gravy 26 Monday Szechwan Chicken 27 Tuesday Turkey Pot Roast 28 Wednesday Beef Fajitas 29 Thursday Spinach and Cheese Lasagna 30 Friday Chicken Fried Steak Assistance Programs Appointments required call MEDICARE - HICAP Monday, January 5, 19, 1 to 3 p.m. 2. LEGAL AID Thursday, January 15, 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. 3. ADULT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES Monday, January 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments Not Required 1. VITAS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS Mondays, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 2. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Friday, January 2, 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 3. BROWN BAG GROCERY PROGRAM Wednesday, January 7, 21, 12 to 2 p.m. 4. CTAP - California Telephone Access Program Monday, January 26, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 5. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Next Meeting: Friday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. 6. LUNCH - SeniorServ Dining Program Weekdays: Lunch served at 11:50 a.m. Early Bird Pick-up from 11:15 to 11:35 a.m. 7. KOREAN PARKINSON S SUPPORT GROUP Friday, January 9, 10 a.m. 8. SURPLUS FOOD DISTRIBUTION Tuesday, January 13, 9 to 11 a.m. Driver Safety Program Fee: $15 AARP members, $20 non-members (AARP members must present membership card to instructor for certificate) Next available two-day class: Wednesday, Thursday January 7, 8-12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please pre-register at the front desk or call Pay for class with instructor. How s Your Blood Pressure? Free blood pressure checks are offered on 1 st & 3 rd Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Nurse s Office. 3

4 Activities January Movies - Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Admission donation minimum: $1 at the door. Movie days subject to change due to program operations. January 2 - Words and Pictures - An art instructor and an English teacher form a rivalry which leads to a competition in their school - now students will decide whether words or pictures are more important. Starring Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche. PG January 9 - Maleficent - A new take on the classic Sleeping Beauty tale reveals a vengeful fairy driven to curse an infant princess, only to find that the child holds the key to restoring peace in their troubled land. With Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning. PG January 23 - The Railway Man - A biographical tale of British Army officer Eric Lomax, who, decades after enduring torture in a Japanese WWII Japanese POW camp, learns that his tormentor is still alive and plans to confront him. Heroic tale of redemption stars Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. R (POW violence) January 30 - Take the Lead - Antonio Banderas stars in the true-life story of a ballroom dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of troubled students in the New York City public school system. Personal differences are overcome and in the process, a new style of dance is born. PG13 Surplus Food Driver Still Requested The monthly surplus food program, on each second Tuesday morning, includes deliveries to home-bound recipients in Fullerton. Are you available to help with deliveries once a month? Please contact senior programs coordinator Vickie Wiles at Thank you. Our World Travelogue Expand your horizons by attending the Our World travelogue as fellow travelers take pleasure in sharing their world trips and travel tips with you. It happens every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Grand Hall A. January 7 Antarctica by Gloria Rice 14 Exploring Russia & Helsinki 21 France by Ken Luke 28 Kayaking the Galápagos by Fritz Von Coelln February 4 Great Britain by Car by Phil Ross Betty Martinovich, Chairperson Bryan Moffet, Coordinator 4 Line Dance Alive! Wednesdays 9 to 11 a.m. Session 33244: 1/14-3/4 Session 33245: 3/11-4/29 $20 per 8-week session or $3 drop-in rate This energetic class will have you learning the Electric Slide, Slap Leather and other popular dances. To register, call The Nurse Is In Adult Public Health Nursing Services Monthly, 2 nd and 4 th Mondays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free screenings include blood pressure, pulse, hearing, vision, hemoccult, hemoglobin, urine, blood sugar, oral/dental, skin, weight and more. Visits with the nurse may better prepare you to coordinate care with your health care provider. Sponsored by the Orange County Health Care Agency. For an appointment, call Medications Brown Bag Day Monday, January 26 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please bring in all prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, plus any vitamins/mineral supplements you are taking, and Nurse Lori Funke and Pharmacist Bill Liu will answer questions about your regimen. Medi-Cal information also available. Appointments are required and limited: call Senior Splash! Monday & Friday 12-2 p.m. Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Time exclusively for SENIORS (55+) and includes lap swimming and water walking - floating noodles are included. COST: $2 drop-in. Aqua Fitness Monday & Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Silver Fitness: Fridays: 10:30-11:30 a.m. SENIOR RATE: $2 drop-in. Take advantage of this fun one-hour water aerobics exercise program with a trained instructor. First class free. (714)

5 Travel Travel Director : Ellen Hanley Travel Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Travel Office Phone: (#1) OLD TOWN TEMECULA & GRANNY S ATTIC Wednesday, January 21 Price: $34. Leave 8:30 a.m. Return 5:30 p.m. We start off with Granny s Attic Antique Mall - fun to browse through. They also have a candy store and soda shop. Then off to lunch at Penfold s Café and Bakery. After lunch, we ll walk over to the Valley Museum for the rest of the trip down memory lane. GADABOUT VACATIONS TRAVEL PREVIEW Thursday, January a.m. We invite you to join us for a presentation on Gadabout s 2015 trips. Reserve at the Community Center front desk or in the Senior Club Office. Forgot to sign up? Please come anyway - refreshments and door prizes too. (#2) THE AUTRY WESTERN NATIONAL MUSEUM Wednesday, February 11 Price: $39. Leave 9 a.m. Return 5 p.m. The museum is dedicated to sharing stories of the diverse people of the American West. Visit the Gift Store to browse an array of items, from books to fine art, Native American jewelry, pottery and much more. Lunch on your own at the Crossroads West Café - homemade soups, salads, hand crafted sandwiches and more. So come and join us to enjoy great western history. (#6) PECHANGA CASINO Monday, February 23 Price: $10. Leave 9 a.m. Return 5 p.m. You will need date of birth or Casino Card number for each person signing up. Be prepared to show a valid I.D. upon arrival at casino; be sure to use your Casino card at all times. (#3) RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTAL LIBRARY/ ULTIMATE CAR EXHIBIT Wednesday, March 18 - NEW LISTING GOES ON SALE JANUARY 13. Price: $65. Leave 8 a.m. Return 5 p.m. As we travel to Simi Valley, we remember our 40 th President and former California Governor. The library and museum, home of Air Force One, and the Ultimate Car Exhibit will make this a special trip. Buffet lunch included: roasted Rosemary chicken, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. (#7) PALA CASINO Monday, March 30 - NEW LISTING GOES ON SALE JANUARY 13. Price: $10 Leave 9 a.m. Return 5 p.m. Date of birth or Casino Card number needed for each person when signing up. Be prepared to show a valid I.D. upon arrival at casino; be sure to use your Casino card at all times. EXTENDED TRIPS ARIZONA GEM TOUR January 22 - Three days Price: $299 per person double, $399 single. (FRI) HIDDEN LAS VEGAS February 8 - Four days Price: $799 per person double, $998 single. (GAD) MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS February 7 - Seven days Price: $1699 per person double, $2049 single. (TRI) BORREGO SPRINGS March 16 - Two Day Motorcoach Price: $365 per person double, $445 single. (GW) 5 SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL April 13 - Five Day Air/Motorcoach Price: $1599 per person double, $1899 single. (GW) SHADES OF IRELAND April 7 - Ten days Price: $2949 per person double, $3349 single. (COL) GARDENS AND MANSIONS May 11 - Seven days Price: $2099 per person double, $2699 single. (PRE) KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE May 12 - Eight days Price: $1899 per person double, $2199 single. (TRI)

6 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY January 2015 Walking Group Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8 to 9 a.m. Start the new year off on the right foot... Walking Group leaves from Grand Hall C. 8:00Walking Group 5 9:00 Hawaiian Dance Lessons 6 8:00Walking Group 7 9:00 Needlecraft Service Group 9:00 Bridge Practice 8:30 Tai Chi Chuan 9:00 Longevity Stick Balance 9:00 Robin s Exercise & Health 9:00 Line Dance Lessons 9:00 Fun & Fitness Health 9:00 Laughlin Casino Trip 10:00 Our World 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 11:30 Lunch SeniorServ Dining Program 11:30 Lunch SeniorServ Dining Program 12:00 Table Tennis 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Table Tennis 12:30 Bingo 6:00 Tuesday Evening Dance 12:00 Brown Bag 12:30 VITAS Bereavement Support Group 12:30 Driver Safety Program - Part I 1:00 Chess 1:00 VITAS Bereavement Support Group 1:00 Medicare Counseling - HICAP 1:00 & 1:45 Fit & Healthy with Kenny 8:00Walking Group 12 9:00 Hawaiian Dance Lessons 13 8:00 Walking Group 14 9:00 Needlecraft Service Group 9:00 Bridge Practice 8:30 Tai Chi Chuan 9:00 Longevity Stick Balance 9:00 Robin s Exercise & Health 9:00 Line Dance Lessons 9:00 Fun & Fitness Health 9:00 Surplus Food Distribution 10:00 Our World 9:00 Adult Public Health Nursing Services 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 10:30 SeniorServ Bingo 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 12:00 Table Tennis 6:00 Tuesday Evening Dance 12:00 Table Tennis 12:30 Bingo 1:00 VITAS Bereavement Support Group 12:30 VITAS Bereavement Support Group 1:00 & 1:45 Fit & Healthy with Kenny 1:00 Chess 8:00Walking Group 19 9:00 Hawaiian Dance Lessons 20 8:00Walking Group 21 9:00 Needlecraft Service Group 9:00 Bridge Practice 8:30 Tai Chi Chuan 9:00 Longevity Stick Balance 9:00 Robin s Exercise & Health 8:30 Granny s Attic - Temecula Trip 9:00 Fun & Fitness Health - Video Exercise 11:30 Lunch SeniorServ Dining Program 9:00 Line Dance Lessons 10:30 Gentle Yoga & Pilates 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 10:00 Our World 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 6:00 Tuesday Evening Dance 10:30 Gentle Yoga & Pilates 12:00 Table Tennis 11:30 Lunch SeniorServ Dining Program 12:30 Bingo 12:00 Table Tennis 12:30 VITAS Bereavement Support Group 12:00 Brown Bag 1:00 Chess 1:00 VITAS Bereavement Support Group 1:00 Medicare Counseling - HICAP 1:00 & 1:45 Fit & Healthy with Kenny 1:00 Kitchen Band Practice Same as Monday, January 19, except: 26 Same as Tuesday, January Same as Wednesday, January 21, except: 28 Add: 9:00 Medications Brown Bag Day Delete: Temecula Trip 9:30 CTAP Telephone Services Brown Bag 6

7 THURSDAY Center Closed for New Year s Day Holiday FRIDAY 1 8:00Walking Group 2 8:30 Tai Chi Practice 8:30 Beginners Tai Chi Practice 10:00 Fitness - Video Exercise 10:00 Blood Pressure Checks 12:00 Table Tennis 12:30 Movie: Words and Pictures No Fit & Healthy with Kenny class today. No SeniorServ Dining Program today. 9:00 Crocheting & Knitting Class 8 8:00Walking Group 9 9:15 Senior Reading Club 8:30 Tai Chi Practice 9:30 Hearing Impaired Class (1 of 12) 8:30 Beginners Tai Chi Practice 10:00 Exercise Plus Health Class 9:00 Fitness - Help Yourself to Health 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 10:00 Diabetes Education (1 of 4) 12:00 Fitness Zone Health Class 10:00 Korean Parkinson s Support Group 12:15 Legal Aid 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 12:30 Driver Safety Program - Part II 12:00 Table Tennis 12:30 Movie: Maleficent 1:00 & 1:45 Fit & Healthy with Kenny 9:00 Crocheting & Knitting Class 15 8:00 Walking Group 16 9:15 Senior Reading Club 8:30 Tai Chi Practice 9:30 Hearing Impaired Class (2 of 12) 8:30 Beginners Tai Chi Practice 10:00 Exercise Plus Health Class 9:00 Fitness - Help Yourself to Health 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 10:00 Blood Pressure Checks 12:00 Fitness Zone Health Class 10:00 Diabetes Education (2 of 4) 1:00 Senior Club Board Meeting 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 12:00 Table Tennis 1:00 & 1:45 Fit & Healthy with Kenny Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday: 12 to 3 p.m. Billiard Room Senior Play Hours: (guests 50 years of age or older) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Public Hours: (18+, including Seniors) Monday through Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. TABLE TENNIS FOR FUN Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 12 to 3 p.m. Session 33240: $20 for a 3-month pass Session 33241: $35 for a 6-month pass $3 drop-in rate Don t call it ping pong! Serious fun for players age 18 and over, from beginners to more advanced, with singles and doubles play provided. Register at :00 Crocheting & Knitting Class 22 8:00 Walking Group 23 9:15 Senior Reading Club 8:00 Bulletin Collation 9:30 Hearing Impaired Class (3 of 12) 8:30 Tai Chi Practice 10:00 Exercise Plus Health Class 8:30 Beginners Tai Chi Practice 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 9:00 Fitness - Help Yourself to Health 12:00 Fitness Zone Health Class 10:00 Diabetes Education (3 of 4) 10:00 SeniorServ Winter Dance 11:30 Lunch - SeniorServ Dining Program 12:00 Table Tennis 12:30 Movie: The Railway Man 1:00 & 1:45 Fit & Healthy with Kenny Same as Thursday, January 22, except: 29 Same as Friday, January 23, except: 30 Add: 10:00 Gadabout Travel Preview Add: 12:30 Movie: Take the Lead 3:00 Senior Club Winter Happy Hour Delete: Bulletin Collation SeniorServ Winter Dance Next Month: Karaoke Up! First Thursday monthly - 4:30 p.m. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Thursdays, February 5 - April 9 Healthy Meals Series Four-part class starts February 4 SeniorServ Valentine s Day Dance February 13 7

8 SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB FULLERTON 340 West Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FULLERTON, CA PERMIT # 284 Or Current Resident 2015 Senior Club Dues - Have you paid your dues yet? Please check the mailing label on your Fullerton Senior News. If it shows 2014, it indicates that your renewal is still due. Please pay your 2015 dues of $10 per member by January 9 to ensure delivery or your February issue. Thank you for your continued support. Time-sensitive material January 2015 Assistance Directory Adult Protective Services (800) Adult Public Health Nursing Services Aging & Disability Resource Connection (800) Department of Insurance Hotline (800) 927-HELP Eldercare Locater (800) FISH (Transportation) Fullerton City Hall Fullerton Main Library Fullerton Senior Citizens Club Membership Desk Fullerton Community Center HICAP - Medicare Assistance Legal Aid Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services Meals on Wheels Office on Aging Information & Assistance (800) One Stop - SCSEP (Employment) Orange Caregiver Resource Center OCTA Access (Transportation) (877) Retired Senior Volunteer Program SeniorServ Case Management SeniorServ Dining Program Social Security (800) Travel Office Veterans Service Office Orange County - Dial 211 (toll free) or (888) Community Center Supervisor: Brian Yourstone Program Assistant: Vickie Wiles Rental Assistant: Paul Dominguez (714) (714) FAX seniorcenter@ci.fullerton.ca.us The Fullerton Senior News is a monthly publication of the Fullerton Community Center. It is prepared and edited by the City of Fullerton's Parks and Recreation Department and printed, assembled and mailed by the Fullerton Senior Citizens Club. The information deadline is the 5th of the month. This project is funded in part through funds from the Federal Older Americans Act as allocated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Programs are offered at no cost, though donations are gratefully accepted. Website: