Thyroid Awareness Month

Thyroid Awareness Month The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic rate (how fast calories are consumed to produce energy). Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, body temperature, the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues. Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either production of too much (overactive thyroid disease or hyperthyroidism), too little (under active thyroid disease or hypothyroidism) thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and/or goiter. Thyroid problems are much more common in women than in men. Prevention Living With Cancer Doctors aren't sure what causes most cases of thyroid cancer, so there's no way to prevent thyroid cancer in people who have an average risk of the disease. Prevention for people with a high risk People with an inherited gene mutation that increases the risk of medullary thyroid cancer may opt to have thyroid surgery to prevent cancer (prophylactic thyroidectomy). Discuss your options with a genetic counselor who can explain your risk of thyroid cancer and your treatment options. Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors Anything that increases your chance of getting thyroid cancer is a risk factor. Risk factors include: Age: Two-thirds of thyroid cancer cases occur between ages 20 and 55 Gender: Women are three times as likely as men to develop thyroid cancer. Papillary thyroid cancer is found most often in women of childbearing age Exposure to radiation, including X-rays, especially during childhood Inherited disorders: Familial medullary thyroid cancer usually is caused by an inherited mutation in the RET gene. If your parent has the gene mutation, you have a 50% chance of having it too. If you inherit the gene, you are likely to develop the cancer. Other types of thyroid cancer also may be caused by diseases that run in families. Iodine deficiency: This is uncommon in the United States, where iodine often is added to table salt. In other areas of the world, especially inland regions without fish and shellfish in the diet, iodine levels are sometimes too low. The Senior Center will be Closed Wed, Jan. 1 st & Mon, Jan. 20 th To your Health.01 Travel..02 Monthly Classes 03 Paramount Happenings 04 Happenings Continued...05 Word Search.06 Calendar of Events 07 Lunch Menu..08

For all excursions we need a minimum of 25 people for the excursion to take place. Unfortunately, if we do not meet these requirements the excursions will be cancelled. January Chinatown Tour Saturday, January 4, 2014 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $20.00 - December 2, 2013 Non-Resident: $22.00 - December 16, 2013 Deadline: December 31, 2013 Viejas Casino Trip Friday, January 10, 2014 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $5.00 - November 26, 2013 Non-Resident: $7.00 - December 10, 2013 Deadline: December 27, 2013 The Grammy Museum Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $10.00 - December 2, 2013 Non-Resident: $12.00 - December 16, 2013 Deadline: January 6, 2014 February Crafted Friday February 7, 2014 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $2.00 January 3, 2014 Non-Resident: $4.00 January 17, 2014 Deadline: January 27, 2014 MOLAA Museum of Latin American Art Thursday February 20, 2014 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Price: Resident: $7.00 January 10, 2014 Non-Resident: $9.00 January 24, 2014 Deadline: February 10, 2014 Refund policy for trips and special events are as follows: Participants are entitled to a refund if a program/activity is cancelled by the City of Paramount. Partial refunds will be issued ONLY in the event that a participant becomes incapacitated. Otherwise, no partial refunds will be granted. No refund will be given if you cancel the day of the event or trip. Refunds totalling more than $5 (minus the administrative fee) can be held on account up to six (6) months for future use. If participant chooses to have fees held on account rather than be issued a refund, administrative fee will be waived. Events/Trips cannot be transferred to someone else. Cancellations that occur after the deadline will not receive a refund. COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (562) 220-2090 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS A.A.R.P. (888) 687-2277 Adult Protective Services (213) 351-5401 City Hall (562) 220-2000 www.paramountcity.com Dial-A-Ride (562) 633-2904 Elder Abuse Hotline (877) 477-3646 In-Home Support Services (888) 944-4477 Medicare (800) 633-4227 www.medicare.gov Paramount Sheriff Station (562) 220-2002 (Non-Emergency) Social Security (800) 772-1213 H.S.A. (Meals on wheels) (562) 806-5400 x162 City of Paramount Community Services & Recreation Senior Nutrition Program 14400 Paramount Blvd. (562) 220-2090 This program is a joint venture of the City of Paramount, Human Services Association and the L.A. County Area Agency on Aging, funded in part by Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (as amended.) Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Paramount, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or participation or employment in its programs or activities. Administrative Services, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA 90723, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulation. Information regarding the provisions of the ADA Coordinator (562) 220-2027.

MONDAY Exercise Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de ejercicio (Gratis). No class on the 20 th. TUESDAY Bingo 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Donation of $1 for 3 cards. Cash prizes! WEDNESDAY Exercise Class (Free) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clase de ejercicio (Gratis). No Class on the 1 st. THURSDAY Dancing January 2 nd Brassas January 9 th Robert Field January 16 th Global Affair January 23 rd Linda Herman January 30 th Jerry Benton TUESDAY & THURSDAY Tai Chi (Free) 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. No Class on the 30 th. Spanish Class (Free) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clase de Español (Gratis). No Class on the 30 th. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY ESL Class (Free) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clase de Ingles (Gratis). No Class on the 1 st & 20 th. Computer Class (Free) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Limit 10 people. Clase de computacion (Gratis). Limitado a 10 personas. No Class on the 1 st & 20 th. Art Class Self Taught (Free) This is a self taught art class for students who are intermediate or advanced. There is no instructor for this class. Class held from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Taller de arte (Gratis). No Class on the 30 th. FRIDAY Computer Class (Free) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sign-up & at front desk. Limit 10 people. Clase de computacion (Gratis). Limitado a 10 personas. Games Games are available Monday-Friday. Please check out games at front desk.

Chinese New Year Party Join us for our Chinese New Years party on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Tickets will be available: Resident: December 30, 2013 $2 per person Non-Senior $6.50 person Non-Resident: January 13, 2014 $3 per person Non-Senior $6.50 person Deadline is on January 23, 2014. Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la fiesta del año nuevo chino el jueves 30 de enero del 2014. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 30 de diciembre del 2013 $2 por persona La personas que no son de la terced edad- $6.50 No-residentes: 13 de enero del 2014 $3 por persona La personas que no son de la terced edad- $6.50 Plazo es el 23 de enero del 2014. Senior Committee Meeting The Senior Commission meets the first Thursday of every other month at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center in rooms 1 & 2. The public is welcome to attend these meetings to make comments and suggestions. The objective of the Senior Committee is to advise staff on the operation of the senior center. Upcoming meeting date: January 2, 2014. Birthday Celebrations Happy Birthday to all our friends born in January! Join us in celebration Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 11:45 a.m. Please, birthday celebrants, remember to sign up in the patio room on the bulletin board. All celebrants will receive a treat. Valentine Candlelight Dinner Join us for our Valentine Candlelight Dinner on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Tickets will be available: Resident: January 14, 2014 $4 per person Non-Senior $6.50 person Non-Resident: January 28, 2014 $6 per person Non-Senior $6.50 person Deadline is on February 7, 2014. Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la cena de san valentin el jueves 13 de febrero del 2014. Los boletos estarán disponibles: Residentes: 14 de enero del 2014 $4 por persona La personas que no son de la terced edad- $6.50 por persona No-residentes: 28 de enero del 2014 $6 por persona La personas que no son de la terced edad- $6.50 por persona Plazo es el 7 de febrero del 2014.

CareFirst will be here on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide information about the medicare programs they offer. CareFirst estará aquí el jueves 9 de enero del 2014 de las 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Para ofrecer information de los planes de medicare que la compania ofrece. Caremore will be here Monday, January 13, 2014 to provide flower arrangement classes from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Caremore estara aquí el lunes 13 de enero del 2014 para ofrecer una clase de arreglo de flores. Estarán aquí de las 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Will be here every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. offering free blood pressure. Also there will be exercise class with resistance bands from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Estará aquí todos los miércoles del mes de 10:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. ofreciendo presión de sangre. También de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. enseñando clase de ejercicio. Food Bank The food bank will be at the Center on Monday, January 13, 2014. They are not accepting applications at this time. For more information please call (323) 234-3030. El banco de alimentos vendrá el lunes 13 de enero del 2014. En este momento no están aceptando aplicaciones. Para mas información llame a (323) 234-3030. Los Angeles County will be here Monday, February 10, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to provide information about their CalFresh Program. There will be applications available for thosewhowouldliketoapply. Please bring the following to apply: Personal I.D. (C.A. Drivers License or Identification Social security Card or Number Proof of Income Proof of Expenses El condado de Los Angeles estara aquí el lunes 10 de febrero del 2014 de las 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. para ofrecer information sobre el programa de CalFresh. Estaran acceptando applicaciones para los que quieran applicar. Porfavor traigan estos datos para applicar: Identification personal (C.A. lisencia para conducir o identification) Carta de seguro social o el numero Comprovante de sus ingressos Comprovante de sus gasto Food Reservation Our reservation system is in place. You may call in your reservation as follows: Paramount Residents: Monday Friday Non-Residents Thursday Friday To make or cancel a reservation, please call (562) 220-2096 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Nuestro sistema de reservaciones ya esta tomando lugar. Residentes de Paramount: De lunes a viernes No residentes: jueves y viernes Para realizar o cancelar una reserva, por favor llame al (562) 220-2096 de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.

SUGGESTED DONATION FOR SENIORS 60 YRS & OLDER $2.00 FEE FOR NON SENIORS $4.50 Site Closed Parmesan Baked Fish Bread Brussels sprouts Baked Potato Carrot Salad w/ Raisins Pineapple Chunks Lentil Pork Chop Dinner Roll Mashed Sweet Potatoes Succotash/Orange Vanilla Ice Cream Homemade Salisbury Steak Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Canned Peaches Bayou Chowder w/ Mushroom Sauce Macaroni Salad Carrots Spinach Salad Tropical Fruit Salad Corn Chowder Fish Amandine Brown & Wild Rice Dinner Roll Broccoli Slaw Cinnamon Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Pineapple Juice Smothered Pork Chops Corn Bread Oven Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Jellied Manhattan Jell-O Banana Pudding w/ Wafers Oven Baked (Leg & Thigh) Oven Brown Potatoes Lima Beans Stewed Tomatoes Banana Vegetable Barley Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Grapes Vanilla/Chocolate Swirl Pudding Navy Bean BBQ Pork on a Bun Corn Spinach Salad Pineapple Chunks Noodle Turkey w/ Gravy Stuffing Mustard Greens w/ Onion & Bacon Bits Romaine Salad w/ Mushrooms & Kidney Beans Orange Vegetable Spaghetti Whole Wheat Spaghetti Noodles Green Beans Caesar Salad w/ Croutons Cantaloupe Choice of Entrée Carnitas w/salsa Or Seasoned White Fish Taco Corn Tortillas (2) Squash Medley Cantaloupe Site Closed Vegetable Tuna Salad Carrot Pineapple Salad Tossed green Salad w/ Tomatoes Orange Tortilla Enchilada Verde Casserole Pinto Beans Mixed Field Greens Salad w/ Croutons & Red Onions Orange Oven Fried Dinner Roll Broccoli & Cauliflower Sweet Potatoes Apple Sauce Cake Choice of Entrée Broccoli Cheese Fish Sandwich Or Turkey Burger Whole Grain Bun Oven Roasted Potatoes Coleslaw Banana Split Pea Stuffed Bell Pepper Mashed Potatoes Carrots Coleslaw Banana Happy January Birthdays Roast Beef w/ Gravy Mustard Greens Mashed Potatoes Cantaloupe Or Honeydew Butterscotch Pudding Chinese New Year Party Hot & Sour Mandarin Whole Wheat Bread Steamed Rice/Broccoli Chinese Salad Almond Pudding Minestrone Lemon Rice Pilaf Hawaiian Sweet Bread Roll Sautéed Cabbage Tossed Green Salad w/ Onions & Red Bell Peppers Apple Cream Of Mushroom Roast Pork w/ Gravy Corn Bread Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad w/ Croutons Blushing Pears All MEALS SERVED WITH NONFAT OR 1 %LOW FAT MILK. PLEASE SEE SITE MANAGER FOR CHOICE OF FRUIT! HIGH SODIUM* MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - This project is funded, I part by Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, through the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.

Site Closed Brasas - Aud Art CR Spanish Class - CR Exercise - R1 Computer Class CR Bingo - P 10:00-11:30 Spanish Class -CR Blood Pressure - P 10:00-11:00 Resistance Bands - P Computer Class - CR Robert Field - Aud Care first - P 10:00-12:00 Art CR Spanish Class - CR Viejas Casino 9:00-4:00 Caremore 10:00-12:00 Exercise - R1 Computer Class CR Food Bank 1:00 p.m. Bingo - P 10:00-11:30 Spanish Class -CR Blood Pressure - P 10:00-11:00 Resistance Bands - P Computer Class - CR Global Affairs - Aud Art CR Spanish Class - CR Site Closed Bingo - P 10:00-11:30 Spanish Class -CR Blood Pressure - P 10:00-11:00 Resistance Bands - P Computer Class - CR Linda Herman - Aud Art CR Happy Birthdays - Aud 11:45 Spanish Class - CR Exercise - R1 Computer Class CR Bingo - P 10:00-11:30 Spanish Class -CR Blood Pressure - P 10:00-11:00 Resistance Bands - P Computer Class - CR The Chinese New Year Party 9:00 3:00