THE Senior Services Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm For more information on any of our upcoming events, services, classes or trips please contact the Senior Center at (626) 331-5366 or visit our city website at www.westcovina.org COME VISIT US! 2501 E. Cortez Street West Covina, CA 91791 Attention: Facility Closure: New Years Monday, January 1st Monday, February 19th January - February 2018 Catalog VOICE WEST COVINA SENIOR CENTER BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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SPECIAL EVENTS Happy New Years Join us in bringing in the New Year as we celebrate with our annual brunch. This day will have entertainment and food, as we serve the first 180 participants on a first come first serve basis. Special Events Date: Wednesday, January 3rd Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fee: Suggested $2.00 donation SAVE THE DATE! St Patricks Day Celebration Wednesday, March 14th 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Valentines Day Luncheon Come celebrate a magical day with friends and your loved ones. The event will include great music and dancing. The food will be served on a first come first serve basis to the first 180 participants. Date: Wednesday, February 14 3
Excursions Trip Registration Information Preregistration is required for excursions. To register or for information, call the center or visit the City website at www.westcovina.org. Deluxe motor coaches and professional drivers are used on all trips. 1. All trips leave from the West Covina Senior Center, 2501 E. Cortez St. 2. Registration is accepted in person or online with our registration program DASH. 3. Full payment must be made at the time of registration. 4. If all seats are sold, a waiting list will be established. 5. Trips are subject to change without notice. 6. Trips may be cancelled due to low registration. 7. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and older for casino trips (Bring Valid ID) 8. Trips go rain or shine. 9. Special mobility accommodations must be requested 30 days prior to an excursion. 10. A credit will be provided only if cancellation is made prior to the credit deadline date. No Refunds!! 4 Harrahs Casino Get more of the sights, sounds and sizzle of Vegasstyle action at Harrah s Resort Southern California! You can play all of your favorite games, including 1,700 hot slots, and more than 59 exciting table games. ($5 voucher given upon arrival, subject to change). Moderate sitting and walking DATE: Thursday, February 8 TIME: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm FEE: $15 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, January 8 Elvis Tribute Concert Shake Rattle & Roll! Enjoy a day of tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time. This Elvis concert comes with a great show including songs like Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Love Me Tender and many more top hits. The fun doesn't stop there, this day will also include raffle prizes, lunch and wine. Moderate sitting and walking DATE: Wednesday, February 21 TIME: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm FEE: $55 plus tax (Lunch included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, January 26 Pechanga Casino and Resort Choose from over 3,800 reels, keno and video poker machines on Pechanga s casino floor. Our easy ticketing system combined with the convenience of redemption, change & ATM kiosks makes cashing out fast and easy. ($5 voucher given upon arrival, subject to change). Moderate sitting and walking DATE: Thursday, March 8 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm FEE: $15 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, February 9 Reagan Museum and Library Sitting atop a hill overlooking the southland valleys, The Reagan Museum is one of the most attracting sites in the country. The largest Presidential Museum in the United States, the Reagan Museum hosts a replica of the Oval Office as well as Air Force One, the exact plane that flew around 7 different US Presidents. Also present will be a special Genghis Khan exhibit. Moderate sitting and walking DATE: Thursday. March 29 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm FEE: $65 plus tax (Lunch included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, February 23 Pauma Casino Come get a feel for modern gaming and delectable dining. Pauma has 35,000 sq. feet of casino gaming featuring 1,000 slot machines and 19 table games. ($5 voucher given upon arrival, subject to change). Moderate sitting and walking. DATE: Thursday, April 12 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm FEE: $15 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, February 23 Getty Villa Malibu Constructed in the early 1970s, the Getty Villa is modeled after a first-century Roman country home. Explore over 44,000 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities dating from 6,500 BC to 400 AD. The 64 acre museum complex sits on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the beautiful beach city of Pacific Palisades. Moderate sitting and walking DATE: Thursday, April 28 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm FEE: $30 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, March 30
Dance/Shadow Oak Shadow Oak Community Center 2121 East Shadow Oak Drive (626) 965-0328 Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm and Fridays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Shadow Oak Community Center is now OPEN and offering Mt. Sac classes for older adults. Classes include stretching and computer programs. Spring Session: February 26 - June 17 Inquire by calling (626) 965-0328. CURRENT CLASSES: Basic Computing Level 1 - Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm (FULL) Basic Computing Level 2 - Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm (FULL) Internet Research - Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm (FULL) Digital Photography - Tuesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm (FULL) Healthy Aging - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00am-9:00am - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 1:00 pm- 2:00pm - Tuesdays & Thursday, 1:00pm- 2:00pm Lifelong Learning for the Special Needs Population Fridays, 9:00am-12:00pm 5
Support Groups & Services Support Groups/Services EYE DAS (Support for the Vision Impaired) A non-profit organization dedicated to helping the visually impaired in the San Gabriel Valley. Membership is open to anyone with impaired, partial or no vision. Sighted individuals are always welcomed. EYE-DAS encourages those with visual problems to become more independent in order to be able to lead more productive and satisfying lives. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1st Thursday of each month 6 NEW! Free Notary Services provided by Sona E Baghdassarian CalBRE 01079462 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Notary services will be provided the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 10am by appointment only. For seniors 50 and older and only one page document notarized per person. Make an appointment at the front counter or call the senior center at (626) 331-5366. West Covina Dial-A-Ride 1-800-425-5777 West Covina Dial-A-Ride offers transportation to residents 55 years of age and older. Residents under the age of 55 that have a physician-certified disability are eligible. Fill out your application and submit here at the Senior Center. Valid identification required. Immediate Needs Transportation Program Coupons are provided by the International Institute of Los Angeles Coupons are intended for emergency use only and are available upon request and approval. For more information or for income qualification guidelines please contact the center. Bring the following: - Valid California ID - Proof of income - Proof of residency (utility bill, etc.) Braille Institute Mobile Unit Solutions Low Vision Screenings Location: West Covina Senior Center Parking Lot Appointments must be made directly with the Braille Institute by calling (323) 663-1111 ext. 1242 Legal Assurance Program Provided by Kevin Stapleton Assists seniors in understanding their legal concerns. Offered by attorneys at no charge. Please call the senior center to schedule an appointment. January 9/ January 23 February 13/ February 27 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. West Covina Librarian Save a trip to the West Covina Library and check out a book at the Senior Center! Rentals are picked up weekly in the library drop box located at the center. Requests can be made through the West Covina Librarian on Thursdays in the Main Hall.. Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group for Caregivers A time where caregivers can share their experiences in confidentiality with one another. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Congregate Meal Program Enjoy our award winning lunch program with your friends. Tickets are sold on a first-come first-served basis beginning at 8:30 a.m. All seniors attending the meal program for the first time are required to complete an intake form. Suggested $2.00 Donation for seniors 60+ years Non-Senior $4.00 Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Course The AARP Driver Safety Course is designed especially for driver s age 50 and older. By taking a driver safety course, you'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. $15 AARP Members/ $20 non-members Drivers Training: March 26th - 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. March 27th - 11 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. *Must attend both classes Refresher course: Wednesday, January 29 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. *Fee payable to instructor on first day of class Services Continued Free Blood Pressure Screenings! Provided by Healthcare Partners and United Healthcare The Senior Center is happy to announce FREE blood pressure screenings offered by HealthCare Partners for the year of 2018. Their next screening will take place on: Day: Wednesday Dates: February 7 Time: 9:00 a.m. Thank you for your generous service! YWCA Case Management Case Management Services are provided by Intervale Senior Services. This program is oriented to assist the elderly who have problems, which are preventing them from living independently or from receiving needed services. By appointment only. Dates of appointments: January 3, 10, 17 February 7, 14, 21 Multiple Sclerosis Spirit of Success 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs Presents: Smarter Senior Forum Thursday, January 25th 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Listen to speakers give great presentations on topics such as: Identity Theft How to recognize bullying and what to do about it Long term health facilities Recognizing signs of physical, emotional and financial elder abuse Services Continued 7
Mt. SAC Classes & Clubs FREE Mt. SAC Classes All classes are subject to availability Spring session February 26 - June 17 All classes are held at the Senior Center. Registration must be completed directly with the own materials. instructor on the first day of class. Students must provide their NOTE: All computer classes require preregistration. Students may only register for one class and must be present at time of registration. The Spring Session Registration Date for computer classes will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. COMPUTER SKILLS (FULL) Basic Computing - Level 1 Introduction to the Personal Computer - Wednesday, 8:55 a.m. 12 p.m. Basic Computing - Level 2 - Mondays, 8:55 a.m. - 12 p.m. Basic Computing - Level 3 - Tuesdays, 8:55 a.m. 12 p.m. Digital Photography for the Beginner - Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Internet Research - An Introduction - Thursdays, 8:55 a.m. 12 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. 11:50 a.m. DECORATIVE/ HOME FINE ARTS New! Intermediate Decorative Art Production for Retail Sale (Tole Painting) - Thursdays 1:30-4:00 p.m. Lettering Styles and Advertising Calligraphy- Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. Home Gardening - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Watercolor Painting - Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 8 HEALTH Healthy Aging (Physical Fitness Classes) Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Fridays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Healthy Aging - Principles of Slow Movement (Tai Chi) Mondays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Open Computer Lab The Open Computer Lab is open to adults 55+ years of age. Come in and check your email or surf the web! Printer available, user must provide own paper. All new users must register with the front counter prior to use. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Recreational Activities INDOOR VOLLEYBALL Come play a friendly game of indoor volleyball on our new nets! A beach ball is used instead of a regular ball. ALL levels welcome! Day & Time: Thursdays 12:30 2:00 p.m. Activities/Clubs Electronics Day Staff and volunteers will be available to help seniors navigate through their electronic devices including smartphones, ipads, iphones, laptops, and tablets. DAYS: 2nd and 4th Thursday TIME: 3:15-4:15 p.m. Billiards Room Available during our operating hours from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Equipment is now located in the Billiards room of the North Wing Building in the Cortez Senior Center. Disc Golf The third Wednesday of every month come enjoy a morning playing disc golf in Cortez Park. This up and coming game brings you good exercise matched with even more fun. We will meet at 9:30 am in the Senior Center front lobby. Pinochle Bridge T.O.P.S Needlework Canasta Red Hat Club Join a Club! Monday & Wednesday 9:15-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays & Fridays, 1-4 p.m. & Tuesdays 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, 12-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 12-3 p.m. 2nd Monday of each month, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Full) 9
City Classes City Paid Fee Classes Register today for classes with our new online registration program DASH or at the Senior Center! ZUMBA GOLD The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. DAY & TIME: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. FEE: $3 per class BEGINNING: Continuous INSTRUCTOR: Jorge Banda LINE DANCING WITH PAM This exciting class will teach you the basic line dance steps. Learn new steps and dances that are choreographed to current hits on the radio. Everyone will have fun dancing and getting exercise at the same time. Please wear shoes with backs, no sandals or flip flops. DAY & TIME: Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. Beginning, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Intermediate FEE: $3 per class BEGINNING: Continuous INSTRUCTOR: Pam Wagoner EVENING CLASSES LINE DANCING - HAPPY DANCERS Happy Go! Healthy Go! Happy Dancers GoGoGo! It s never too late to start dancing! Adult dance classes are designed to serve as an introduction to dance and movement for dancers at any age, with or without dance experience. Pursue the desire to dance, or try it just for fun! In our opinion, it s the best exercise that you can participate in because it tones your body while creating ageless beauty through body and spirit. DAY & TIME: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-12 p.m. FEE: $6 per class (discount given at time of checkout when registering for multiple classes) INSTRUCTOR: Roger Hwang 10
More CITY classes! Flex Fitness Low impact and easy on the joints exercise. This class is designed to maintain and improve your range of motion and flexibility. Warm up with chair exercise, move on to standing exercise then a little dance to increase endurance and circulation, finish with a cool down. Instructor: Terri Thomas Day & Time: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Begins: Continuous Fee: $3 per class Young at Heart Yoga Yoga provides benefit of a stress reducing practice. Teaching senior s gentle yoga can help combat the big psychic stresses of old age, loneliness, abandonment, and fear. An important part of the cure, is offering kindness and loving attention. In that way, to share the skills of a yoga practices to offer renewed hope. Our bodies are meant to move, we sit so much that unless there s a real effort to move in other ways, we get stuck. Instructor: Gigi Frack Day & Time: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:00 a.m. Begins: Continuous Fee: $7 per class Classes Continued Easy J & J Urban Ballroom Dancing Birthday Board Urban Ballroom Dancing is a smooth, elegant and graceful Every dance 1st Thursday which combines of the slow month, dancing, we hand dancing honor and those the Cha seniors Cha Cha who together. are celebrating It is danced on the beat their of upcoming most Urban birthday. music such Fill as out Jazz, a R&B and Soul. Birthday slip at the front desk to be added Instructor: Johnny & Joyce to the birthday board. Day Main & Time: Hall Tuesdays 7:00 January - 8:307 p.m. February 4 Begins: 11:30 Continuous a.m. - 12 p.m. Fee: $7 per class Cumbia Dance Lessons This dance rhythm was born in Columbia and today many people around the world like this style of dance. Have fun while learning the basic Cumbia dance steps. Partner not required. Instructor: Jorge Banda Day & Time: Mondays, 6:45 7:45 p.m. Beginning: Continuous Fee: $5 per class Basic Zumba Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the fitness-dance party. Classes are high energy Latin and international beats. It s easy, fun and exhilarating! Instructor: Jorge Banda Days & Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:30 6:30 p.m. Beginning: Monday, October 2/ Continuous Fee: $3 per class Beginning Salsa Add a little flavor to your life and learn the basics of Salsa! Salsa is a popular form of social dance that originated in the Caribbean. The movements of salsa have origins in Cuban Son, Cha Cha Cha, mambo and Puerto Rican bomba. Instructor: Jorge Banda Day & Time: Wednesdays, 6:45 7:45 p.m. Beginning: Continuous Fee: $5 per class 11
Volunteer Highlight: CAPS Adult Daycare A program that provides fun and socialization for adults living with Alzheimer s disease and other types of memory loss. For more information please call (626) 917-4484. Billiards Tournament! February 14 @ 9:30 am Come test your skills with the best Billiards players the Senior Center has to offer in our new tournament style competition. Sign up downstairs in the Billiards room! Nancy Banta is our volunteer of the month. Nancy has been a volunteer for about a year. Nancy comes to the center with a positive attitude everyday and is always willing to help our lunch program. Her favorite part of the Cortez center is the people and the staff. We look forward to working with Nancy for many years to come. Thank you! Movie Madness Join our center every Fridays for a movie showing! Enjoy the experience on our 70 HD TV with our very own home theatre system. Free popcorn is provided. Fridays 9:15 a.m. Showing: January 5 Girls Trip (R) January 12 Life (R) January 19 Kidnap (R) January 26 Inferno (PG-13) February 2 Bad Mom (R) February 9 Baby Driver (R) February 16 Cell (R) February 23 King Arthur (PG-13) Attention Veterans! If you are interested in having your service picture posted in our display case, please provide a current picture and military picture to the front counter so we can acknowledge your generous service! Partnership Opportunities The Senior Center is looking for organizations to sponsor events and programs throughout the year. Anyone interested in sponsoring events at the West Covina Senior Center please contact the Senior Center at 626-331-5336. For more information, contact us at (626) 331-5366 @westcovinacity