Banning Senior Center. November Spotlight 2017

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1 Banning Senior Center November Spotlight 2017 Reminder The Banning Senior Center will be closed the following days: Veterans Day: Friday, November 10th Thanksgiving Day: November 23rd & 24th Banning Senior Citizens Advisory Board Kermit Barnett President, Eike Antekelian Vice President Board Members: Luella Thornton, Carmen M. Pruitt Hattie Perry, Maxine Grey, Dianne Bennett Jan Spann, Lillian Johnson Alternate: Nora Villalpando City of Banning Senior Services SANTA S SHOPPE The Banning Senior Center Is currently accepting donations of gently used and new items for this year s Santa Shoppe. We also need ribbon, bows and wrapping paper to wrap the children s gifts. Please call the Banning Senior Center with further questions Thank you! The advisory board meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Banning Senior Center Senior Center Staff: Ana Sandoval Program Coordinator Lynette Espinoza Senior Center Secretary Lynn Lomeli & Amanda Morgan Recreational Leader And all of the wonderful Volunteers.

2 The Banning Senior Center Cordially Invites You to a Christmas Luncheon Wednesday, December 20th Banning Community Center Let s Celebrate the Season! Time: 11:30 a.m. R.S.V.P on or before December 13, 2017 $10.00 Per person -Non Refundable For more information Space is limited!

3 Program Information Lions Club International RECYCLE FOR SIGHT DONATE USABLE EYEGLASSES AT BANNING SENIOR CENTER 769 North San Gorgonio Ave. Fit After 50-An exercise program to increase strength, balance and mobility. Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Fridays 9:00 a.m. Free! Community Center Gym Braille Institute offers a wide array of programs and services designed to help people with vision loss lead enriched and fulfilling lives. Funded entirely by private donations, all of our services are completely free of charge. Want to talk to someone now? For more information call BRAILLE ( ) Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Braille Institute offers free transportation to/from its facility in Rancho Mirage for free classes for those with low vision. Zumba Gold fitness programs creates a party-like atmosphere, that is easy to learn and great for the mind, body and soul. For active adults who want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule Zumba Gold fitness is the perfect fit. It s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, fun and is great for all ages and genders. Mondays, Wednesdays and 10:30-11:30 Cost: $3.00 per class Instructor Diana Benhar Stagecoach Squares (Square Dancing) Learn basic through plus square dancing. Approximately 68 different moves. In two hours you will walk to music about 3-5 miles. 7:00-9:00pm Thursdays $3.00 per person Instructor- Tommie Morris YOGA-WEDNESDAYS 9:30A.M. REDUCE STRESS INCREASE FLEXIBILITY IMPROVE BALANCE PROMOTES STRENGTH, HEIGHTENS CARDIO CONDITIONING PROMOTES WELL-BEING & EQUANIIMITY AND SO MUCH MORE! JUST SHOW UP, ACCEPT WHERE YOU ARE AND WE LL GO FROM THERE. BRING YOUR OWN YOGA STICKY MAT. Pick up is Wednesday at 8am at Pass Hospital. For more information, please call (760) Salvation Army Registration for monthly food distribution every Thursday :10:00 a.m. 12 noon Must be a Banning, Beaumont, or Cabazon resident. The program is held in the Community Center parking lot located at 789 N. San Gorgonio Ave. FREE LINE DANCING BANNING COMMUNITY CENTER 6:00PM -7:00PM; TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS Fill the Cupboard This program is available for Banning Seniors needing extra help with food. Please stop by the Banning Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays only from 9:00am - 1:00pm

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7 Senior Center Library All books are only ten cents each. We have a wide selection of books in our library. We are currently accepting hard cover book donations at this time. Librarian: Maxine Grey Come Play Bingo At the Banning Senior Center every Friday 12:30-2:30pm No Special Bingo November Don t forget to bring a dessert to share! Senior Boutique Come visit us! Open daily from 9-12pm. The boutique carries clothing, shoes and many household items. We do not take large items or electronics. (All items must be clean) $3.00 Bag Sale on Wednesday, November 8th Tea Time Wednesday 15th; 12:30pm Must RSVP by Monday, November 13th Minimum of 10 people required to avoid cancellation. Theme: Fall Colors Remember to bring your favorite goodies to share and a small fall color gift to exchange with a friend. HICAP Wednesday, November 8th ;11:00am Desert Lawn Presentation Tuesday, November 14th; 11:00am November Birthday Celebration Special Thanks to Ruth Osborn with Scan for donating this month s cake. Health Net Sponsoring Bingo Friday, November 17th; 10:30am Anthem Donuts & Coffee Tuesday, November 21; 10:30am Popcorn and a Movie Every Thursday at 12:00pm Enjoy a movie and popcorn on us! Scan Presentation Tuesday, November 28th; 10:00am

8 Calling all Santa Shoppe volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering in this year s Santa shoppe taking place on Saturday, December 2nd from 9-12pm. Please sign up at the Senior Center front desk. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8th; 12:00-2:00pm. Donation items needed for Santa Shoppe: Toys, Jewelry, small decorative items, coloring books, crayons, children, men and women items. We are also accepting donation of wrapping paper and bows.

9 Craft Class Schedule Every Thursday at 10:00am Thursday, November 2nd, 9th, 16th ( potluck), 30th Remember to bring your crafting supplies to each class. Example: Glue Gun, Glue Sticks, Mod Podge, Scissors, Foam brushes, paint brushes, wire cutters etc. Project schedule will be discussed the last Thursday of each month. Please feel free to call us with questions on what additional items are needed for each particular craft day. Artsy Seniors Everyone is welcome to join us on the following dates: Wednesday, November 1st, 8th, 15th,22nd and 29th. Time: 12:00pm Bring the following: paint brush set, canvas size of choice and acrylic paint set. Thank you Tommie Morris For donating your time and services to our center. We enjoy having your music during lunch time.

10 Important Numbers Community Services Department Banning Senior Center Banning Pass Transit Banning City Hall Banning Chamber of Commerce Banning Police Department Paralegal Service ( 9am-10am Tues. Thurs.) San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Office on Aging Social Security Salvation Army Notary Services are provided by appointment only! Banning Library Community Action Partnership For Cool Center locations, hours and tips on how to protect yourself from heat related illnesses, please call: Summer Energy Crisis Hotlines (888) / TTY or (951) or Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EMERGENCIES CALL Animal Action League For more info: Call to get on the waiting list for an appointment. Spay/Neuter Services, Vaccinations, Microchip and many more services. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program Habitat for Humanity County of Riverside Department of Public Health Reliable Energy Utility Assistance Program ( Gas Company) Meals on Wheels / Riverside County Resources 211 Providing information and referral to: 911 Senior Emergency Cellular Phone Program Cellular phones are delivered to at-risk seniors 60 years of age or older who live alone, or with a caregiver, and may have difficulty reaching a stationary phone in an emergency. The phones are not connected to a service, but are still capable of connecting the Senior to the 911 emergency response system. To learn more about the program call: Food Assistance Shelter and Housing Services Employment Opportunities Health and Dental Care Legal Assistance Support groups Disability Services and 2800 additional programs. A Brush with Kindness Helping low-income owners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their home. Help with exterior home painting, exterior window washing, minor exterior home repairs, minor landscaping and weatherizing of exterior doors and windows. For more information contact Lee Akin at An operator is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week * All calls are confidential.

11 Monthly Program Schedule Monday- Walk with Ease 7:45 9:00 a.m. Fit After 50 9:00 a.m.-10:00am Fill the Cupboard 9:00 1:30 p.m. Advanced Spanish 9:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 10:30 11 :30a.m. Nutrition Site Lunch 11:30 a.m. Thursday- Walk with Ease 7:45 9:00 a.m. Our Creation Crafts Club 10:00 a.m. Salvation Army 10:00 a.m. English Class 9:30-11:00 a.m. Nutrition Site Lunch 11:30 a.m. Square Dancing 7:30-9:00pm Tuesday- Walk with Ease 7:45 9:00 a.m. Knit & Crochet 9:30 a.m. Beginning Spanish 9:30 a.m. Nutrition Site Lunch 11:30 a.m. Wednesday- Walk with Ease 7:45 9:00 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Fill the Cupboard 9:00 1:30pm Fit After 50 9:00 a.m.-10:00am Nutrition Site Lunch 11:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 10:30-11:30 Artsy Seniors 12:30pm Friday- Walk with Ease 7:45 9:00 a.m. Fit After 50 9:00 a.m.-10:00am Learn, Laugh & Knit 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Nutrition Site Lunch 11:30 a.m. Zumba Gold 10:30-11:30a.m. Bingo 12:30 3:00 p.m.

12 Banning Senior Center P.O. Box North San Gorgonio Ave. Banning, California Return Service Requested Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. Office: Spotlight