1120 W. Ocean Ave. Lompoc, Ca (805) Senior Program Hours: Monday Friday, 9AM 3PM Recreation Manager: Mario Guerrero, Jr.

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1 1120 W. Ocean Ave. Lompoc, Ca (805) Senior Program Hours: Monday Friday, 9AM 3PM Recreation Manager: Mario Guerrero, Jr. Recreation Coordinator: Sue Slavens & rec (Newsletter on the internet) 1

2 RECURRING EVENTS EACH WEEK SENIOR NUTRITION: Serving-Mon-Fri: 11:30AM TO 12:00 PM Our Pool Room, Computer Room and Library are always open.. November 2014 MONDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ American Cancer Society: 9:00AM-12:00PM, (call for appt.), room 118 FIT 101:10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-B Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Lounge HICAP Med: 1:00PM-3:00PM (call for appt ), room 118 Technological Literacy: 3:30PM-4:30PM, room 107 (not offered on Nov. 10 th ) TUESDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-A Fine & Applied Arts Painting: 9:00AM-12:00PM, room 105/106 Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Lounge Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM-3:00 PM, room 107 Rag Rug & Misc. Handwork: 1:00PM-3:00PM, room 105/106 WEDNESDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FIT 101:10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-B Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Lounge Tai Chi: 1:30PM-2:30PM, Multi-Purpose room THURSDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOPS: Weigh in 8:00AM-8:55AM meeting 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 105/106 Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-A Grief Recovery Transition Group: 10:00AM-11:30 AM, room 118 Beginning Meditation: 10:30AM-11:30AM, room 105/106 Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Lounge Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM 3:00PM, room 107 FRIDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Lounge Memory Screening/ Darlene Rabes: 1:00PM 3:00PM, room 118 2

3 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: DURING THE MONTH November 2014 (Note: programs are subject to cancellation) 5 th Wed: Tea Leaves: 9:30AM-11:00AM, room 107 Brown Bag: 10:00AM-11:00AM, room 102 C & D 6 th Thurs: Cancer Support: 9:00AM-12:00PM, room 118 Lompoc Mac Users Group: 10:00AM-11:00, room th Fri: Blood Pressure Checks: 9:30AM-12:00PM, library 11 th Tues: Veterans Day Center is closed 19 th Wed: Tea Leaves: 9:30AM-11:00AM, room 107 Brown Bag: 10:00AM-11:00AM, Room 102 C & D 20 th Thurs: Lompoc Mac Users Group: 10:00AM-11:00, room st Fri: Braille Institute: 9:30AM-11:30AM, Room 102 C Movie Matinee: 12:30PM-3:00PM, room 107 Medicare Open Enrollment: 1:00pm Medicare Part D 2015 Changes 27 th Mon. & 28 th Tues: The Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday 3

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6 DIGNITY HEALTH HOSPICE It s about how you live We plan for weddings, the birth of a child, college and retirement. Sometimes we spend months planning for vacations. Many Americans even plan for more difficult situations by writing wills, purchasing life insurance, and giving consent for organ donation. Yet far too many people wait until they are in the midst of a healthcare crisis before determining what options are available, or what care they or their loved ones would have wanted. If these plans have not been discussed, families find that a difficult situation can become even more painful. End of life issues can be difficult but Dignity Health Hospice is here to help you weave through this. Dignity Health Hospice is a team of health care professionals that work together to care for and support patients and families who face life-limiting illnesses. Hospice brings health professionals to your home, wherever that may be. The modern hospice movement was born in 1967 when Dr. Cicely Saunders opened St Chrisopher s Hospice in South London where she taught physicians, nurses, counselors, chaplains and physical therapists to work together to help with the problems at the end of life. Soon hospices began opening in other parts of Britain, Canada and the U.S. In 1979 the National Hospice Organization was formed in the U.S and the Medicare Hospice Benefit was passed by Congress in Dignity Health Hospice care involves a team-oriented approach to support medical care, symptom and pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient s needs and wishes. The focus is on caring, not curing and in most cases, care is provided in the patient s home. Hospice care is also provided in free-standing hospice facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes and other long term facilities. Hospice services are available to patients of any age, race, religion or illness. We neither hasten nor postpone death, as the process is one that unfolds uniquely for each of us. Our team will be your companions for whatever each day brings. 6

7 Hospice is for patients who have been given only 6 months or less to live. But sometimes the patient lives longer not because of continued treatments but because it is not their time. Regulations for hospice require the hospice team to evaluate the patient for appropriateness for continued care at regular intervals set by Medicare. Hospice patients can be discharged from care and can also revoke hospice, meaning they have decided to continue treatment for their illness and/or have decided they just don t want hospice. Patients can change their mind at any time and can come back onto Hospice service. Hospice is not only for people with cancer. We have patients on service with Alzheimer s, Parkinson s, Dementia, heart and liver disease the list goes on and on. Remember: Dying takes place on the last day of your life. The other days are about living. Dignity Health Hospice does not want you to stop living. We want you to enjoy the time you have left in spending quality time with family and friends, doing what love. This is what we do at Dignity Health Hospice. Help you to live comfortably until your last day. If you have questions about Dignity Health Hospice please call (805) to speak to a supervisor or intake nurse. Don t wait to have us help you caring for your loved one. Interested in volunteering, call Christine in the volunteer office at (805)

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10 Are You Interested In AWorkshop For How To Write Your Memoirs - Your Instructor will be Patsy Bellah, Self- Publishing Facilitator. Patsy recently moved to Lompoc from Los Angeles and is thrilled about her decision to make Lompoc her home. She has presented this and similar workshops in Los Angeles. Her book ÐHow To Write Your MemoirsÑ is available for purchase at Patsy has self-published her own books and has facilitated many other writers to self-publish their books. If you are interested in signing up for this workshop, please let us know and indicate what day of the week would be best suited for you. The DeWees Community Senior Center (805) What You ll Learn: How to Preserve Your History The importance of preserving your memoirs. The meaning of memoirs and what they mean to others. Easy steps for writing your memoirs. Different ways you can present your memoirs. How easy it actually is to write your memoirs. How to write your memoirs without writing a single word. There will be classroom demonstrations, exercises, questions, open discussion. The workshop will be lively and interactive as you learn all the different ways you can preserve your legacy for future generations. It will answer the question: How Can I Pass On My Legacy?

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14 SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Senior nutrition meals are for those 60 and over. The cost of the meal is a $3 donation. If one of our present clients wishes to bring a guest who is under the age of 60, the guest must pay a $5 donation. Reservations are required one day in advance. Please make lunch reservations by 1PM on the day before your desired meal. Reservations for Monday meals must be made by 1PM the Friday prior to your desired meal. Meal serving time: 11:30AM 12:00PM Applications for the Senior Nutrition Program are available in the lunchroom from 9AM to 12PM. For more information, please call Janea after 12PM. (805) Monthly menus are shown on the last page of the newsletter. Note: Coffee is offered in the lunchroom Monday through Friday mornings and costs 50 cents for a cup or $2 for the week. 14

15 SENIOR PROGRAMS 2014 Programs are FREE for participants 50 years of age and older, unless otherwise indicated. The Lompoc Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel or change class locations and/or times due to low participation, or unexpected circumstances. If you should have any questions regarding the current programming for seniors, please contact us at (805) All senior programs are held at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center (DDCSC) located at 1120 West Ocean Avenue. AARP STATE & FEDERAL TAX PREPARATION Available for low to middle income taxpayers with special focus on those ages 60 or older. There is no fee for this service. Service is by appointment only AARP SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM If you are a senior and need Driving Safety and Defensive Driving Tips, The American Association for Retired Persons has a program for you. There is a $15 fee for AARP members and a $20 fee for nonmembers for the workbook. (805) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Stop by for information on local FREE services for cancer patients, cancer prevention and early detection. Special events include the Daffodil Days Campaign and Relay for Life. Sign up as a volunteer driver or find out how YOU can support the fight against cancer. Or, make an appointment. (805) BEGINNING MEDITATION Learn how to relax, unwind, and simply be through meditation. This class will explore various methods of meditation and dispel all your prior myths and misconceptions. Meditation increases focus, attention span and improves memory. There is a $3 preregistration fee per class. Register at the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Lompoc Valley Volunteer Nurses will be giving free blood pressure checks to keep you updated on the status of your blood pressure. Stay healthy and monitor your blood pressure with this free service! Facilitator: Lompoc Valley Nurses (Just stop by) BRAILLE INSTITUTE The Braille Institute will be available the fourth Friday of the month to do low-cost vision care. To schedule an appointment, please call Instructor: Braille Institute Staff 15

16 BROWN BAG PROGRAM The mission of the Brown Bag Program is to provide bags of groceries to low-income seniors as a supplement to their own food budget and to assist seniors with maintaining an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. To apply, please stop by and pick up an application. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP All cancer survivors (newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, in remission or cured) are invited to attend the monthly Cancer Support Group, hosted by Joyce Morey. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month and provides a social setting to interact and share experiences with other Cancer survivors. (805) CHAIR YOGA Learn to increase flexibility, balance, mental clarity and reduce stress by using sitting and standing yoga positions. It is both safe and relaxing. COMPUTER ROOM ACCESS You are welcome to use our computer room. Computers are available for your use. DEMENTIA AT A GLANCE This class is not just for seniors, it is for all family members who wish to gain some insight on dementia, its sign and symptoms, and what preventative measures can be taken. DIABETES PREVENTION (ENGLISH/SPANISH) In this class the Lompoc Skilled & Rehab Physical Therapists will discuss different lifestyle modifications which will decrease your chances of developing diabetes. DOMINOS Drop in and have some fun! Join others after lunch in a few games of Dominos. Have a good social time and experience the enjoyment of playing Dominos and an opportunity to catch up on the latest news. DUPLICATE BRIDGE If you have played party bridge or duplicate bridge before, or if you have been away from the game for awhile, or if you want to hone your duplicate playing and convention skills, come and join us! FALL PREVENTION/BALANCING ACT Presented by the Lompoc Skilled & Rehab Physical Therapists, this class teaches techniques to prevent falls and improve your quality of life. FINE & APPLIED ARTS PAINTING This class offers beginning to advanced instruction in acrylic painting, using oil techniques, experimenting with a palette knife in color mixing, composition, values and techniques. Demonstration and lively class critique with valuable discussion are a vital part of each session. (Come to class to register) FIT INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING: FIT 101 This is an Arthritis based exercise program, SPONSORED BY Carnahan Therapy, to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Exercises are performed while sitting. Come join the fun! 16

17 GAMES: In the Lounge The Senior Lounge has games available for your use at anytime. Feel free to stop in and play Scrabble, Monopoly, Yahtzee, Cards and Dominos. GRIEF RECOVERY TRANSITION GROUP This transition group is for those who have moved beyond grief, but still find the need to get together and talk about their loss and to be with each other for social and emotional support. Feel free to join our group. HICAP ASSISTANCE Assistance to Medicare beneficiaries for understanding their coverage, HMO'S and medical insurance. HICAP also assists with billing problems and appeals. Please call for appointments. LOMPOC MAC USERS GROUP LMUG meets 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of each month to answer your questions about today s new technology. Come and learn about your Mac, iphone, ipad, and ipod. LOOK GOOD... FEEL BETTER Look Good/Feel Better is a program that teaches beauty techniques to women in active cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment. To register, call MEMORY SCREENING Screenings are held by appointment and take approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour. The service is free. To make an appointment, please call (805) MOVIE MATINEE If you don't go to the movies or own a VCR or DVD player, this is your chance to watch current movies! Join us for a fun afternoon enjoying a movie and some delicious popcorn on the last Friday of the month. Rag Rug Particapants can bring their own projects to work on and share ideas with others in the group. Class will be working on, but not limited to: knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitch. This class is for seniors 50 and older. STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS Come and join a free Strength Training Class. Increase balance, coordination, and flexibility while having FUN. This class uses sitting and standing positions only to aid in a gentle approach to wellness. Terri, the instructor, makes this class fun and enjoyable. TAI CHI FOR SENIORS Instructor Yuka Freeman presents a gentle way to fight stress and increase flexibility and balance. 17

18 THE TEA LEAVES Tea Leaves is a local group of women writers who meet the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Their group of 12 members conducts writing exercises and presents readings of their writings which can include prose or poetry and fiction or non-fiction for constructive critique. New guests are encouraged to attend three sessions to see if it is a good fit for them. To sign up for the group, please call: TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY CLASS Would you like to better understand how to use technology (computers, cell phones and kindles)? Attend our TLC class for a 30 minute presentation plus 30 minutes of personal assistance. Each class will focus on a different aspect of technology. Suggestions are welcome. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Do you want to lose or maintain your weight? Then TOPS is for you. A World Wide organization with a local chapter, designed to help people lose weight through healthy eating, activities, and the support of fellow members. Our mission is to support our members as they Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Come join our weekly club and lose. Our leader is Kathleen Remington, and we meet every Thursday morning. Please call Kathleen at for more information. 18

19 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY (805) Area Code: unless otherwise stated AARP Tax Aide Program (888) Adult Protective Services Alzheimer s Association Area Agency on Aging Brown Bag , x102 CAC Senior Nutrition Program Central Coast - Senior Connection Community Kitchen Community Health Center Family Services Agency Food Pantry HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling) Legal Aid Lompoc Hospital E. R Lompoc Library Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Lifeline (24-hour home emergency response) Marion Hospice Care , x1136 Marion Senior Homecare Meals on Wheels Post Office (800) Senior Programs (Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center) Social Security Administration Social Services, Department of Vial of Life (800)

20 Transportation Phone Numbers Amtrak (800) Breeze (Bus to-from Santa Maria, VAFB & Lompoc) (800) Central Coast Shuttle (Bus to-from LAX) C.O.L.T. (City of Lompoc Transit) Greyhound Bus Lompoc Taxi Santa Barbara Airport Santa Maria Airport

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