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AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Center Staff Director of Recreation Joe Jacobs 812-5220 & Family Services jjacobs@ci.azusa.ca.

1 AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Center Staff Director of Recreation Joe Jacobs & Family Services Acting Recreation Supervisor/ Lenore Gonzales Senior Services Recreation Leader Stefanie Fultz Nutrition Site Manager Mercedes Nava Ext Home Delivered Meal Mgr. Lynda Prewitt Ext Office Specialist Jennifer Retana Ext Receptionist Gaby Dilluvio Case Manager Doris Brochu Kitchen Assistant Lydia Ramirez-Oda Chef Jerry Flores DIAL-A-RIDE Azusa Transit Center 10th & Vernon, Azusa, CA (626) Why stay inside? Call us for a ride! 605 Freeway E. Foothill Azusa Ave. N. Dalton 210 Free- Citrus Ave. E. Foothill Barranca E. Alosta W. Route 66 City of Azusa Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Services Division Monthly Newsletter **A Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging Distinguished Site Award Recipient** SENIOR MOMENTS October 2008 Azusa Senior Center 740 North Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA (626) FAX (626) Open Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. And Friday 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Accessible to persons with disabilities The Center of Azusa for Services & Programs for adults age 50 and older. Come make new friends and renew acquaintances. The WELCOME mat is always out. Senior Moments is also available online at:

2 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER ADULT CLASSES 1134 S. Barranca, Azusa, CA (626) THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE AZUSA SENIOR CENTER. NON-SENIORS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THESE CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH THE AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. CERAMICS: Myra Higley Fee: $20 Room: 2 Wednesday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EXERCISE CLASS: Ria Benbow FREE - Rooms 3 & 4 Mon thru Fri: Fitness I: 9:15 am ; Mon thru Fri: Fitness II: 10:45 am KNITTING & CROCHETING: Veronika Delvaux Fee: $20 Room 1 Thursday: 9:00 am - Noon MACHINE KNITTING: Eliza Boughous Fee: $20 Room 1 Monday: 9:30 am 1:30 pm TUESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES Yoga & Meditation 3:30 4:45 pm Tai-Chi 5:00 6:15 pm With Instructor: Kathy Chou Cost: FREE Exercise Classes for Adults and Seniors Classes will be held at the Azusa Senior Center Registration will be taken at class. This is an ongoing class, re-enrollment is required every semester. For more information, please call DRAWING & PAINTING: Myra Higley Fee: $20 - Beginning & Advanced Friday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ESL - English as a Second Language : Nellie Perez FREE - Room 1 Tue./Thurs.: 12:30 2:00 pm Every Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Appointments ONLY CASE MANAGEMENT By Doris Brochu Santa Anita Family Service Every Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Walk-In s Welcome Please call (626) to schedule an appointment with Doris. Legal Services Estate Planning & Elder Law 2nd Wednesday of each month Sara Polinsky, Attorney at Law Please call for an appt. (626) AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS (cont.) Pala Casino Wednesday, Jan 21 Fee: $20.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. Spend the day at Pala Casino. With your player s card everyone will receive free $5 play. Lunch will be on your own today, with 6 restaurants to choose from. California I.D. required. Everyone must be at least 21 years of age. Palm Springs Follies Featuring: Susan Anton Friday, Feb 13 Fee: $61.00 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Return: 6:30 p.m. Spend the day in Palm Springs! We start out with a stop in downtown for lunch and shopping time on your own before the 1:30 p.m. performance of the fabulous Palm Spring Follies, admission included. These long-legged lovely s put on one of the best performances in Southern California. Seating will be on the main floor. Register early, this one is a sell out every year! Azusa Senior Center Trip Refund Policy Please remember that the Azusa Senior Center does not issue refunds for any cancellation made by the ticket purchaser. We will assist you by providing a list located on the bulletin board by the front counter, to be used to post your ticket availability. Thank you for your cooperation! 11 Medieval Times Wednesday, Mar 18 Fee: $53.00 Leave: 5:00 p.m. Return: 10:00 p.m. Enjoy a dinner and show at Medieval Ties Dinner Theater in Buena Park (meal and show ticket is included in price). Journey back into the 11th Century, as you are greeted by King Alfonso and Princess Esperanza. You will receive a color-coded crown corresponding to your seating area and the knight will be cheering you on throughout the show. Your dinner is served in 4 courses including a beverage. Federal Reserve Bank & Philippe s French Dip Thursday, Apr 16 Fee: $22.00 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Return: 4:00 p.m. In honor of tax time let s visit the Federal Reserve Bank. This will be a 1-hour walking tour. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Philippe s French Dip. You will have a choice of any sandwich with a side, and a dessert. Last we ll take a tour at the Wells Fargo History museum (included). Exhibits and a video presentation depict the history development of the West and Wells Fargo Bank since its 1852 founding. Wear comfortable shoes. More Senior Trips on Next Page

TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE 1:00 pm Date: Movie: Type: FREE Oct 7 Dan in Real Life Comedy Oct 14 Jumper Sci-Fi Oct 21 Fool s Gold Action/Comedy Oct 28 What Happens in Vegas Comedy FREE Thursday Afternoon

Holland s Opus Drama Nutrition and Body Fat Seminar Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:00 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free, Free, Free!!! Inter Valley's Health Educator, Candice Fagan, L.V.N., will discuss the importance of understanding the food we consume as it relates to chronic conditions and weight management.

Healthcare is more than medicine and Inter Valley Health Plan wants to invest in the Healthcare of seniors by offering health education workshops.

ER 6TH 11:00 A.M. Join us as we pay tribute to all of our Senior Center Veterans. Stop by the front desk to leave your name and branch of service by Tuesday, November 3rd.

This is a rendition of the Rose Parade float the flowers will be used for. The float is being made for the City of Huntington Beach by Festival Artists in the City of Azusa.

8 6 Attention All City of Azusa Seniors: If you are an Azusa resident, you are eligible to receive up to 4 free Energy Star rated Florescent Lamps (CFL s). Only 4 lamps per household will be given.

3 TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE 1:00 pm Date: Movie: Type: FREE Oct 7 Dan in Real Life Comedy Oct 14 Jumper Sci-Fi Oct 21 Fool s Gold Action/Comedy Oct 28 What Happens in Vegas Comedy FREE Thursday Afternoon Movie Matinee Month 1:00 pm Date: Movie: Type: Oct 2 Mission Impossible Action Oct 9 The Chamber Drama Oct 16 Memphis Belle Drama Oct 23 Selena Drama Oct 30 Mr. Holland s Opus Drama Nutrition and Body Fat Seminar Tuesday, October 21, :00 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free, Free, Free!!! Inter Valley's Health Educator, Candice Fagan, L.V.N., will discuss the importance of understanding the food we consume as it relates to chronic conditions and weight management. Each participant will have the opportunity to analyze a food label and have a FREE Body Mass Index Screening. Healthcare is more than medicine and Inter Valley Health Plan wants to invest in the Healthcare of seniors by offering health education workshops. Please call or visit the Senior Center front desk at (626) to R.S.V.P. Light refreshments will be served. Save the Date! THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6TH 11:00 A.M. Join us as we pay tribute to all of our Senior Center Veterans. Stop by the front desk to leave your name and branch of service by Tuesday, November 3rd. Bring a picture or item of interest to be displayed during our tribute. Bring items by 10 am, Nov. 6th. FLU SHOT CLINIC & INFORMATIONAL FAIR Thursday, December 4th 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Surfin Family created by Festival Artists in the City of Azusa Have you seen our wonderful volunteers clipping dried flowers? This is a rendition of the Rose Parade float the flowers will be used for. The float is being made for the City of Huntington Beach by Festival Artists in the City of Azusa. If you would like to assist in the fund raising efforts by clipping flowers, please sign up at the front desk. Every little bit helps! 8 6 Attention All City of Azusa Seniors: If you are an Azusa resident, you are eligible to receive up to 4 free Energy Star rated Florescent Lamps (CFL s). Only 4 lamps per household will be given. Proof of address will be required! Energy Star Facts: Use about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Last up to 10 times longer. Save up to $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb s lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, so they are safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling. Beginning Monday, October 6 th, you may pick up your lamps at the front desk between 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Supply is limited! Thank You Azusa Light and Water for the Generous Donation. THIS BULLETIN CAN BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME FOR 12 MONTHS FOR $5.00. Make check payable to City of Azusa

4 BE SURE TO SIGN IN AT REGISTRATION DESK TO RECEIVE YOUR TICKET NUMBER BEFORE 11:45 A.M. LUNCH IS SERVED AT NOON. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Call (626) Advance reservations are forfeited at 11:45 am. Late arrivals will be added to the waiting list. All adults 60 years and older and their spouses are welcome to have lunch. The suggested donation is $1.85 per meal. Guests under 60 shall pay $3.00 per meal. This program is funded in part through Title III of the Older Americans Act as amended by the County of Los Angeles Area Agency on Aging. All meals are served with milk, bread and margarine. Transportation is available to Azusa residents from Azusa Dial-a-Ride. Call (626) ***Menus subject to change*** Starting Time for Mondays! 11:30 AM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY If you make a reservation for a Monday, please be sure to check in before 11:15 or you will forfeit your lunch reservation. Lunch is served at 11:30 am on Mondays. October 2008 POLISH SAUSAGE Split Pea Soup 1 Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Marinated Tomato, Green Pepper, & Onion Salad Banana CHICKEN ENCHILADA Vegetable Soup Spanish Rice Flour Tortilla Pinto Beans Lettuce & Tomato Salad Melon Medley 2 BAKED FISH with CRUMB TOPPING or BBQ BEEF Potato Wedges Broccoli & Cauliflower Spinach Salad Peach Crisp with Oatmeal Crumb Topping 3 BEEF STROGONOFF Buttered Noodles Normandy Vegetables Mixed Green Salad Cinnamon Applesauce 6 TERIYAKI CHICKENwith LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE Rice Pilaf with Brown Rice Peas & Carrots Marinated Zucchini Strawberry Gelatin with Fruit Cocktail 7 ROAST PORK with GRAVY Vegetable Barley Soup Au Gratin Potatoes Broccoli Black Eye Pea Salad Bread Pudding 8 CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE Green Beans & Tomato Spinach Salad Citrus Fruit Cup 9 BAKED FISH with SUMMER VEGETABLES ormeat LOAF Spanish Bean Soup Corn Bread Harvard Beets Confetti Cole Slaw Cantaloupe or Honeydew or Banana 10 Closed For Holiday BAKED HERBED CHICKEN Rice Pilaf Normandy Vegetables Combination Salad Tapioca Pudding Apple Juice 13 TURKEY A LA KING Cream of Celery Soup Parsley Noodles Corn Bread Broccoli Carrot & Raisin Salad Peanut Butter Cookie or Fruit Alternate PORK RIBLET 21 Minestrone Soup Noodles Alfredo Hamburger Bun Buttered Zucchini Lettuce & Tomato Salad Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon MEAT LOAF Chicken Vegetable Barley Soup Scalloped Potatoes Cauliflower Green Bean Salad Apple Betty with Oatmeal Crumb Topping OVEN BROWN CHICKEN Beef Barley Vegetable Soup Sweet Potato Broccoli Three-Bean Salad Lime Gelatin with Pears CHICKEN PARMESAN Spaghetti Mixed Vegetables Combination Salad Orange BEEF STEW Boiled Potatoes Stew Vegetables Confetti Cabbage Slaw Seasonal Fruit BAKED FISH with CRUMB TOPPINGOr CHILL EGG PUFF Brown Rice Pilaf Parsley Carrots Lettuce & Tomato Salad Chocolate Pudding Orange Juice 17 BAKED FISH with LEMON SAUCE 24 or ROAST PORK with GRAVY Parsley Noodles Succotash Marinated Tomato, Green Pepper, & Onion Oatmeal Raisin Cookie or Fruit Alternate LEMON HERB CHICKEN Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Cole Slaw Banana Pudding 27 BEEF LASAGNA Orange Juice Green Peas Carrot & Pineapple Salad Cake Ice Cream 28 Birthday Celebration CREOLE CHICKEN Imperial Rice Corn Bread Broccoli Spinach Salad Apple Betty or Fruit Alternate SKELETONBONES Witches Brew Toad s Stool Soft Rock Monster Tears Goblins Salad Jack-O-Lantern Birthday Celebration BAKED FISH VERA CRUZ or ROAST BEEF Vegetable Barley Soup Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Mandarin Oranges Seasonal Fruit 31 7

AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS (cont.) 5th Annual Famous Mystery Trip Thursday, May 14 Fee: $70.00 Leave: 7:30 a.m. Return: 7:30 p.m. It s that time of the year again!

Lunch will be included in this one, your choices are: BBQ Ribs, Tri-Tip Sirloin, or Chicken Fettuccini, with a non-alcoholic beverage and dessert.

An Evening at Lake Sinner/ Temecula for the 26th Annual Balloon & Wine Festival Saturday, Jun 6 Fee: $32.00 Leave: 4:00 p.m. Return: 11:00 p.m. OCTOBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (CONT.

, Oct 29 5:30 pm: Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30 pm: Wednesday Night Bingo Thurs.

Holland s Opus Wicked Menu Tri Tip Roast Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Salad Punch Bowl Cake Halloween Dinner & Dance Thursday, October 23 Dinner & Dance $10

Enjoy an evening along Lake Skinner in Temecula for the 26th Annual Balloon & Wine Festival, (admission included). We ll arrive around 5:30 p.m. wine tasting and dinner will be on your own tonight.

We would like to extend a very special thank you to Councilman Robert Gonzales for sponsoring our 2008 Autumn Wine Tasting to be held Oct 1st. SPOOKY FUN!

5 AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS (cont.) 5th Annual Famous Mystery Trip Thursday, May 14 Fee: $70.00 Leave: 7:30 a.m. Return: 7:30 p.m. It s that time of the year again! Register now for our famous Mystery Trip. Where are you going today? No hints will be given so please do not ask. Lunch will be included in this one, your choices are: BBQ Ribs, Tri-Tip Sirloin, or Chicken Fettuccini, with a non-alcoholic beverage and dessert. Please wear comfortable shoes and a light jacket also your I.D. will be needed!! Sign up early, this ha been a sell out for the past 4 years. An Evening at Lake Sinner/ Temecula for the 26th Annual Balloon & Wine Festival Saturday, Jun 6 Fee: $32.00 Leave: 4:00 p.m. Return: 11:00 p.m. OCTOBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (CONT.) Mon., Oct 27 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Oct 28 11:30 am: Birthday Celebration 1:00 pm: Movie: What Happens in Vegas Wed., Oct 29 5:30 pm: Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30 pm: Wednesday Night Bingo Thurs., Oct 30 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Council Agenda Meeting 11:30 am: Halloween Costume Parade 1:00 pm: Movie: Mr. Holland s Opus Wicked Menu Tri Tip Roast Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Salad Punch Bowl Cake Halloween Dinner & Dance Thursday, October 23 Dinner & Dance $10 Dinner Served at 5:30 p.m. Dance Only $5 Dance begins at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment by Bobby Z. Enjoy an evening along Lake Skinner in Temecula for the 26th Annual Balloon & Wine Festival, (admission included). We ll arrive around 5:30 p.m. wine tasting and dinner will be on your own tonight. The balloon glow starts at approximately 9:00 p.m. The festival offers top-name entertainment along with arts & crafts, exhibits and more. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Councilman Robert Gonzales for sponsoring our 2008 Autumn Wine Tasting to be held Oct 1st. SPOOKY FUN!!! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH Join in the fun and wear your best Halloween costume! If you would like to stay for lunch on Oct. 30, please make your reservation no later than Tue., Oct. 28. Prizes for best costumes! Wii Wednesday 12 Next Wii Wednesday October 1 10:00 a.m. The City of Azusa Recreation and Family Services Department would like you to be aware that the Azusa Senior Center Code of Conduct is available at the Senior Center front desk. 2

Wednesday Night Dinner & Bingo VOLUNTEER CORNER Mondays 1:00 p.m.

Last Dial-A-Ride Pick Up at 4:00p.m.! Bring a Friend!!!! When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Each Month (only 3rd Wed.

Next BUNCO... Oct. 15 Mexican Train Dominoes Every Tuesday in the Dining Room 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Join us for a great game of Mexican Train Dominoes.

$5 Buy-In 10 Games $7 Buys 2 Packs All adults 21 years and over **Bingo does not require reservations** Please pre-register for dinner by

-2:30 p.m. Azusa Senior Center Dining Room Hosted by Trudy Hite and Al Villescas Music by CD OCTOBER 22nd 1:00 P.M. IN THE GAME ROOM It s Back!

, Oct 2 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Meeting Tue., Oct 7 9:00 am Advisory Council Executive Board Meeting Tue.

, Oct 30 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Agenda Meeting Norma Ruiz OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH Norma Ruiz has been a volunteer at our

6 Wednesday Night Dinner & Bingo VOLUNTEER CORNER Mondays 1:00 p.m. Cards go on sale 12:30 pm Minimum BINGO Pay-out $25 $7 Buys 2 Packs Minimum buy 10 games $5 Bingo program for adults 21 years and above Last Dial-A-Ride Pick Up at 4:00p.m.! Bring a Friend!!!! When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Each Month (only 3rd Wed. in October) Where: Azusa Senior Center Dining Room Time: 1:00 pm Join us for some senior BUNCO fun! The cost will be $5 every Wednesday. Next BUNCO... Oct. 15 Mexican Train Dominoes Every Tuesday in the Dining Room 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Join us for a great game of Mexican Train Dominoes. If you don t know how to play, we will teach you! 5 OCTOBER 29 5:30 p.m. Dinner $5.00 6:30 p.m. Bingo BINGO Doors open at 5:00 p.m. $5 Buy-In 10 Games $7 Buys 2 Packs All adults 21 years and over **Bingo does not require reservations** Please pre-register for dinner by Monday, October 27 Practice, brush-up or learn a new skill Second and Fourth Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Azusa Senior Center Dining Room Hosted by Trudy Hite and Al Villescas Music by CD OCTOBER 22nd 1:00 P.M. IN THE GAME ROOM It s Back!!! 8 Ball Pool Tournament $5 Buy-In All money collected paid out to winners 1st & 2nd place Start practicing and see you there! Thu., Oct 2 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Meeting Tue., Oct 7 9:00 am Advisory Council Executive Board Meeting Tue., Oct 14 1:00 pm Advisory Council Meeting Thu., Oct 30 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Agenda Meeting Norma Ruiz OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH Norma Ruiz has been a volunteer at our center for a few years now. She volunteers every day in the kitchen by packing the meals for the home delivered recipients and also serving our seniors at lunch. Norma is a very sweet lady who enjoys our center s activities and especially the people who come here. She loves visiting her church and being with friends and family. Thanks, Norma, for being so dedicated and so helpful in our center! Please remember to stop by and sign Birthday Cards for the homebound and Get-Well and Thinking Of You Cards that bring a little sunshine to others. The table is located in the T.V. room. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of others. Mexican Independence Day! September 16th 9

7 OCTOBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Wed., Oct 1 10:00 am 11:00 am: You, Me & Wii Time 6:00 pm 8:00 pm: Autumn Evening of Wine Tasting (tickets required) Thurs., Oct 2 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Council Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Mission Impossible Mon., Oct 6 9:00 am: Bingo Committee Meeting 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Oct 7 9:00 am: Advisory Executive Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Dan in Real Life Wed., Oct 8 10:00 am: Sara Polinsky Estate Planning Attorney (by appointment) 12:30 2:00 pm: Free Dance Practice Thurs., Oct 9 1:00 pm: Movie: The Chamber Mon., Oct 13 CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY Tue., Oct 14 10:00 am 12:00 pm: Independent Living Center 1:00 pm: Movie: Jumper 1:00 pm: Advisory Council Meeting Wed., Oct 15 10:00 am: Free Hearing Screening by Susan Boutault, Accurate Hearing System 1:00 pm: Bunco Thurs., Oct 16 10:30 am: An Hour with Irene 1:00 pm: Movie: Memphis Belle Mon., Oct 20 9:30 am: Free Blood Pressure Screening by Red Cross Volunteers 1:00 pm: Bingo Tue., Oct 21 10:00 am 11:30 am: InterValley Nutrition & Body Fat 1:00 pm: Movie: Fool s Gold Wed., Oct 22 12:30 2:00 pm: Free Dance Practice 1:00 pm: 8 Ball Pool Tournament Tue., Oct 23 1:00 pm: Movie: Selena 5:30 pm: Halloween Dinner 7:00 pm: Halloween Dance 1 TRAVEL TIME TOURS Travel Time Tours of San Dimas and the CITY OF AZUSA SENIOR CENTER are pleased to offer the following ONE-DAY, OVERNIGHT, and EXTENDED tours. Trip Flyers and Registration are available now at the AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Reception Desk! STOP BY AND SEE US TODAY! PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: TRAVEL TIME TOURS ============================================================================= PICK-UP POINT: West Covina, FOOD 4 LESS/Mega Shoes (corner of Puente & Azusa Avenues) ============================================================================== OCT 7-10 S E D O N A V E R D E C A N Y O N T R A I N Share pp $ (Tue-Fri) ABOARD THE VERDE CANYON RAILROAD Sgl $ This tour combines the best of Arizona Verde Valley and Verde Canyon, along with two nights near Sedona at the BEST WESTERN COTTONWOOD INN plus an overnight stay in Laughlin, Nevada (with Buffet of Choice)! Highlights include 4-hour historic train ride through the North Verde River Canyon and Sycamore Wilderness Area aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad (view Indian ruins, desert flora and fauna, bald eagles, blue herons, & deer), Montezuma Castle National Monument and Well, Camp Verde, & Sedona! FLYER! OCT Y O S E M I T E N A T I O N A L P A R K Share pp $ (Fri-Sun) 3 DAY - 2 NIGHT WEEKEND TOUR Sgl $ FANTASTIC WEEKEND GETAWAY! Located in central California on the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada, this mountainous region offers unusual beauty, breathtaking scenery, and numerous waterfalls. The fall colors are spectacular at this time. Highlights include Wawona Hotel, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, E1 Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Village. Accommodations will be just outside the Park in Oakhurst at the Shilo Inn (Welcome Reception PLUS Deluxe Continental Breakfast DAILY). CALL FOR FLYER! OCT SAN FRANCISCO, NAPA VALLEY TRAIN, & SACRAMENTO Share pp $ (Tue-Fri) 4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS Sgl $ DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS DAILY! Two nights in FABULOUS San Francisco and one night in Sacramento (including deluxe Continental breakfast daily at EACH hotel), plus narrated City Tour (Fisherman s Wharf, Pier 39, Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park), Old Town Sacramento, and scenic 36-Mile Napa Valley Steam Train Ride through this beautiful vineyard country including lunch on train. OPTIONAL: Delicious multicourse dinner in Chinatown at the Cathay House! CALL FOR FLYER! NOV 5-9 T H E C A N Y O N L A N D S G R A N D T O U R Share pp $ (Wed-Sun) LAKE POWELL, BRYCE CANYON & ZION NATIONAL PARK Sgl $ DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN PAGE, ARIZONA (two nights). This exciting FIVE DAY tour will include three of this country s most picturesque, natural settings: Magnificent Lake Powell (located in Arizona, 2 nights), Bryce Canyon National Park (overnight), and Zion National Park (both in Utah)! Additional highlights include a narrated cruise on Lake Powell. Our first nights accommodations will be in Mesquite at the CasaBlanca Resort & Casino. CALL US TODAY FOR FULLY DETAILED FLYER! NOV 7-14 M E X I C O ' S C O P P E R C A N Y O N Share pp $ (Friday) 8 BREATHTAKING DAYS - 20 DELICIOUS MEALS Sgl $ NOV BRANSON S GRAND OLD FLAG CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Share pp $ (Mon-Fri) 5 F A B U L O U S D A Y S Single $ NOV T H A N K S G I V I N G I N L A U G H L I N, N E V A D A Share pp $ (Wed-Fri) COLORADO BELLE HOTEL & CASINO Sgl $ DEC 1-5 C H R I S T M A S I N N E W Y O R K C I T Y Share pp $ (Mon-Fri) 5 UNFORGETTABLE DAYS Sgl $ TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE RECOMMENDED ON ALL OVERNIGHT TOURS 13

8 Spend the day in Julian. We will make a stop at Dudley s Bakery for some baked goods (on own). Upon arrival into Julian the day is yours to explore this beautiful town. 10 AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS Sponsored by the City of Azusa Senior Center. Trip reservations are accepted at the Senior Center Reception Desk. Sign-ups for new trips open to residents and non-residents beginning on the first business day of this month. Your cooperation will be appreciated by having the correct amount of cash or check made payable to the City of Azusa. Avocado Festival in Carpinteria Saturday, Oct 4 Fee: $16.00 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. Spend the day at the 22nd Annual Avocado festival in Carpinteria. Enjoy a variety of vendor booths, live music and much more. Meals on own today. SOLD OUT Oktoberfest in Big Bear Saturday, Oct 18 Fee: $36.00 Leave: 10:00 a.m. Return: 7:30 p.m. Spend the day at Big Bear s Oktoberfest admission included. Upon arrival you can enjoy a traditional German meal (included). Enjoy a choice entrée of Bratwurst, Roasted Chicken or Roast Beef, sides include: Potato Salad, Sauerkraut and German Rye bread and apple strudel, and beverages. After lunch everyone will have time on own to enjoy the music and festivities. SOLD OUT Spend the Day in Julian Tuesday, Nov 4 Fee: $24.00 Leave: 7:30 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. Spend the Day in Solvang Saturday, Dec 6 Fee: $29.00 Leave: 8:00 a.m. Return: 8:00 p.m. Spend the day in the quaint little town of Solvang. Meals are not included. Huntington Harbor Holiday Boat Parade Friday, Dec 19 Fee: $47.00 Leave: 1:30 p.m. Return: 9:00 p.m. Holiday Boat Parade! We ll start our holiday evening off with an early dinner at Polly s Restaurant (included). You ll have a choice of : Roasted Turkey dinner, Tri-Tip Sirloin dinner, or Polly s original Chicken Pot Pie. All meals served with a side, non-alcoholic beverage and a slice of apple pie for dessert. After our leisurely meal we will the enjoy a 45-minute cruise along the Harbor. Every year the Huntington Harbor Philharmonic decorates the town with holiday lights and the local boaters too! SENIOR CLUBS REGULAR ACTIVITIES ESPERANZA Sundays 1st & 3rd from 1:00 4:00 pm SENIOR CLUB Annual Dues: $3.00 Note: GOLDEN AGE CLUB Fridays Room 4 1st, 3rd from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Annual Dues: $3.00 GOLDEN OAKS CLUB Thursdays Room 4 from 1:00-3:00 pm (Bingo after lunch) Annual Dues: $2.00 WRITING CLUB Thursdays Room 2 from 1:00-3:00 pm AN HOUR WITH IRENE Third Thursday at 10:30 am in the library Recycling bins are located at the northwest side of the parking lot. Please support your center by utilizing these bins. Items accepted are plastics, aluminum cans, mixed papers and newspapers. RECYCLE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE Azusa Pacific University student nurse, Mark Tuazon, will be here on Tuesdays from 9 11:30am to answer health questions and on Thursdays from 9:30 11:30am for blood pressure screening. YOU, ME, & TIME! Wednesday, October 1st Game Room (Every 1st Wednesday of the Month) 10:00 am 11:00 am Join us as we learn something new about the Wii each month. This month, we will learn how to play a new game! 4 INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY MOBILE OFFICE Is at the Azusa Senior Center Tue., June 17th from 9:00 am 12:00 pm. Free information and referrals will be available for individuals with disabilities and anyone seeking the tools for self determination and independence. For more information call

SENIOR MOMENTS. September Azusa Senior Center 740 North Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA (626) FAX (626)

SENIOR MOMENTS. September Azusa Senior Center 740 North Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA (626) FAX (626) AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Center Staff Director of Recreation Joe Jacobs 812-5220 & Family Services jjacobs@ci.azusa.ca.us Acting Recreation Supervisor/ Lenore