THE Senior Services Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. July - August 2018 Catalog VOICE CORTEZ PARK COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROYO WEDNESDAY!! 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 @westcovinacity Don t forget!! The 4th of July event will be held on Tuesday, July 3rd. Entertainment will be provided as well as lunch to the first 180 participants. TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us Wednesday, July 18th as we enjoy some tasty Frozen Yogurt. 100 in total will be available: 25 Pineapple 25 Strawberry 25 Chocolate 25 Vanilla Fee- $3.00 Time- 12:30 pm Purchase your ticket at the front counter, and let us know which flavor you d like to enjoy on this hot summer day. Holiday Closure : Wednesday, July 4th Monday, September 3rd Energy Wise Workshop! Thursday, August 16 9:30 a.m. *Preregister at the Front Counter
Cortez Center Notes SUSIE NOTE: Please help me welcome Eric Vargas to the team! He comes to us with knowledge from multiple city departments, most recently Public Works. We look forward to having Eric as part of the team. So, if you see him around, say hello! Monthly Birthday Celebration Every 1st Thursday of the month, we honor those seniors who are celebrating their upcoming birthday. Fill out a Birthday slip at the front desk to be added to the birthday board. Those being celebrated will receive a slice of cake. The City of West Covina Presents: Summer Concerts Series Every Wednesday till July 25 concerts will be going on at the Civic Center of City Hall. Good music and great times, so don t miss out. DJ from 6pm - 7pm Concert from 7pm - 9pm *No concert on the 4th of July Cortez Café VIP MEMBER $5 (Unlimited Coffee for ONE Month) OR 2 DAILY COFFEE FEE $1 Purchase your card at the front counter! Inside This Issue: Special Events Excursions Dance/Shadow Oak Support Groups/Services Mt. Sac Classes Activities/Clubs City Classes/New Classes Volunteer Highlight/Movies Page 3 Pages 4 Page 5 Pages 6-7 Pages 8 Page 9 Page 10-11 Page 12
SPECIAL EVENTS Hawaiian Luau Join us Friday, August 31st for some Hawaiian fun. The Luau will include dinner, ukulele performance and the fantastic fire dancing. The event will take place from 6:00-9:00 pm Call or visit the front counter to preregister for this event. $15 - Preregistration $20 - At the door Special Events Save the Date Real Estate & Trust Information Session DATE: Monday, July 30th TIME: 10:00 a.m. FEE: Free!! *Register for this presentation at the front counter CORTEZ COOLER FRIDAYS ARE BACK Cool off and enjoy a fun Friday indoors. Free scheduled events include: July 6 Dance with DJ Rudy July 13- Friday the 13th!! Movie Madness August 3 Dance with DJ Rudy August 10 Shaved Ice and Karaoke All events begin at 1:00 p.m. here at the Cortez Park Community and Senior Center. Lets have some fun! 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! 11. A 3% administration fee will be added to each excursion transaction. 4 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). DATE: Thursday, August 2 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm FEE: $15 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, July 6 King Tut Exhibit with Clifton's (Sold out) Come with us to the largest King Tut exhibit ever toured. Discover over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut s celebrated tomb at the California Science Center. Includes an IMAX movie Mysteries of Egypt and Space Shuttle Endeavor visit. Then lunch at Clifton s Republic. DATE: Thursday, August 23 TIME: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm FEE: $40 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Thursday, July 26 Little Italy Tour Indulge yourself in the tastes and sites of Little Italy in beautiful San Diego! Enjoy festive Italian lunch/dessert at the Little Italy s oldest restaurant. Live Italian musical performance. Italian folk dance performance and some Bocce ball (Italian bowling). Free time can be spent at the Italian food emporiums and historic church. DATE: Thursday, September 20 TIME: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm FEE: $65 plus tax (Lunch included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, August 24 - Trip requires high amount of walking - Trip requires moderate amount of walking -Trip requires low amount of walking San Manuel Casino Come take a spin on any of our 4,200 hot slot machines. Pull up a seat at one of our gaming tables located throughout the casino and play Vegas-style blackjack, Pai-gow or other exciting games. This 24/7 gaming destination offers bingo, slots and table games. ($10 slot play given upon arrival, subject to change) DATE: Thursday, October 4 TIME: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm FEE: $15 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, August 3 Oktoberfest Join us for Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest in one of the largest, most authentic and truly a festival like no other. Enjoy traditions and old-world ambiance, celebrating with friends, family and good times. Admission includes a full German meal, dessert, a beer, wine or beverage of choice. DATE: Saturday, October 27 TIME: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm FEE: $55 plus tax (Lunch included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, September 21 Grammy Museum & Skyspace LA The Grammy Museum features four floors of exhibits exploring the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the enduring legacy of all forms of recorded music. Also, enjoy a view of LA from nearly 1,000 feet above the city in the iconic US Bank Tower. Skyspace LA is the premiere destination for panoramic, 360 degree views of Los Angeles. DATE: Thursday, November 29 TIME: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FEE: $35 plus tax (Lunch not included) CREDIT DEADLINE: Friday, October 26
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. Fall Session: August 27 - December 14 Inquire by calling (626) 965-0328. CURRENT CLASSES: Basic Computing Level 1 - Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Basic Computing Level 2 - Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Internet Research - Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Healthy Aging - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00am-9:00am - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Tuesdays & Thursday, 1:00pm- 2:00pm *Computer classes enroll on July 19 from 10:00-10:30am 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. (Will not be meeting in July/August) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1st Thursday of each month 6 NEW! Free Notary Services provided by Sona E Baghdassarian CalBRE 01079462 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and CJ Consulting Company Advisory Services CalBRE 01999922 Notary services will be provided the 1 st Monday as well as the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. 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 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. July 10, July 24 August 14, August 28 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, Two Day Course: July 23rd: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. July 24th: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Refresher course: Monday, September 24 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. *Fee payable to instructor on first day of class Services Continued 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: July 3, July 10, July 17 August 7, August 14, August 21 Multiple Sclerosis Spirit of Success 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 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. 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: August 1, September 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. Thank you for your generous service! MEALS ON WHEELS! This is a non profit food delivery program. They deliver well balanced meals to those that have difficulty obtaining meals for themselves due to physical, mental or financial conditions. It is a Monday thru Friday service. For more information please call (626) 333-4570, or visit their website at www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org 7
Mt. SAC Classes & Clubs FREE Mt. SAC Classes All classes are subject to availability Fall session: August 27 - December 14 All classes are held at the Senior Center. Registration must be completed directly with the instructor on the first day of class. Students must provide their own materials. NOTE: All computer classes require preregistration. Students may only register for one class and must be present at time of registration. The Fall Session Registration Date for computer classes will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. COMPUTER SKILLS (FULL) Basic Computing - Level 1 Introduction to the Personal Computer - Thursday, 8:55 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Basic Computing - Level 2 - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Basic Computing - Level 3 - Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 p.m. Digital Photography for the Beginner - Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Internet Research - An Introduction - Tuesdays, 8:55 a.m. 12 p.m. Creative Computing - Fridays, 9:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m. DECORATIVE/ HOME FINE ARTS New! Intermediate Decorative Art Production for Retail Sale (Tole Painting) - Thursdays 1:30-3:45 p.m. Lettering Styles and Advertising Calligraphy- Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. Home Gardening - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Watercolor Painting - Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. HEALTH *Preregistration for Physical Fitness only is now required. Healthy Aging (Physical Fitness Classes) Summer Session Registration will be held on Monday, July 25, 2018 10:00am-10:30am Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00-9:50 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00-10:50 a.m. Fridays, 9:00-9:50 a.m. Fridays, 10:00-10:50 a.m. 8 Healthy Aging - Principles of Slow Movement (Tai Chi) Mondays, 1:00-2:50 p.m. Healthy Aging - Principles of Posture and Flexibility (Yoga) Tuesdays, 10:15-11:05 a.m. Thursdays, 8:15-9:05 a.m.
Recreational Activities 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 users must check in and out with the front counter staff prior to use. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Electronics Day New Now sponsored by T Mobile, their staff will be available to help seniors navigate through electronic devices including smartphones, ipads, iphones, laptops, and tablets. DAYS: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays TIME: 10:00 a.m. Activities/Clubs Walking Club Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. Waters will be provided to those who participate. Please meet in the Main Lobby of the Center to get your fitness for the day. Billiards Tournament!! August 8 at 9:30 a.m. Come test your skills with the best billiards players the Center has to offer in our tournament style double elimination competition. Sign up downstairs in the Billiards room or at 9:15 am morning of the tournament. 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. 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, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Beginning, 1:45-2:45 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: Tuesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 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, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: $7 per class Classes Continued Birthday Board Every 1st Thursday of the month, we honor those seniors who are celebrating their upcoming birthday. Fill out a Birthday slip at the front desk to be added to the birthday board. Main Hall January 7 February 4 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 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, 4:30 5:30 p.m. Fee: $3 per class Easy J & J Urban Ballroom Dancing Urban Ballroom Dancing is a smooth, elegant and graceful dance which combines slow dancing, hand dancing and the Cha Cha Cha together. It is danced on the beat of most Urban music such as Jazz, R&B and Soul. Instructor: Johnny & Joyce Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fee: $7 per class 11
Volunteer Highlight: The volunteer we would like to recognize is Ulises Perez. Ulises has been coming to this center for the last 5 years, and all 5 years he has been a valuable volunteer to our meal program. Ulises favorite part of the Cortez Park Community and Senior Center is spending time in the computer lab as well as the billiards room. Thank you for all your help over these last 5 years Ulises! For information about the Cortez Center, contact us at (626) 331-5366 Intervalley Health Scheduled Presentations 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m July 11th July 18th August 15th August 22nd September 12th September 19th July 25th August 29th September 26th Partnership Opportunities 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: July 6 Risen (PG) July 13 Central Intelligence ((PG) July 20 Sky Bound (PG 13) July 27 Man with the Iron Heart (R) August 3 Ghost Busters (PG 13) August 10- Tomb Raiders (PG 13) August 17 The Light Between Oceans (PG 13) August 24-12 Strong (R) August 31 Jumanji (PG) 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.