Newsletter - City of Santa Ana

Santa Ana Senior Center
Issue: September/October 2016
City of Santa Ana
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
Learn • Have Fun • Get Fit • Be Respectful
424 W. Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Senior Center Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Telephone:(714) 647-6540
Thursday, Sept.8 & Oct.13
8:30a.m.-10:30a.m.
Friday, September 16
10:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Saturday, October 1
10a.m.-1p.m.
Thursday, Sept.15 & Oct.20
8:30a.m.-10:30a.m.
Friday, October 28
10:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Monday, October 31
8:30am-10:30am
English Conversation Club
Thursdays at 12:30pm
Learn common words and
phrases in English
Club de Conversaciones en Inglés
“Aprenda palabras y frases
communes en Ingles”
Cada Jueves a las 12:30pm
Welcome to Santa Ana Senior Center
Come try the activities, classes, and seminars at Santa Ana Senior Center. Express your culinary
skills with the Culinary Arts Club, unleash your inner crafting skills with the DIY Crafts Club, discover the artist within you with the Senior Painting Club, and have fun staying fit with the new
Table Tennis Club.
Senior activities and classes are FREE. We welcome NEW and returning participants. Visit us
during our normal business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Santa Ana Senior Center is located at 424 W. Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FREE Transportation to and from the center is available!
For more information please call (714) 647-6540 to speak with staff.
Venga a probar las actividades, clases y seminarios en el Santa Ana Senior Center. Exprese sus
habilidades culinarias con el Club de Artes Culinarias, pruebe su habilidad de artesanía con el
Club de Manualidades, descubra el artista dentro de usted con el Club de Pinturas, y Divertirse
y mantengase en forma con el nuevo Club de Tenis de Mesa.
Actividades y las clases son GRATIS. NUEVOS y regulares participantes son bienvenidos.
Visitenos durante nuestro horario normal de lunes a viernes de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm.
Santa Ana Senior Center está ubicado en el 424 W. Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Transporte GRATUITO desde y hacia el centro está disponible! Para más información por favor
llame al (714) 647-6540 para hablar con el personal
Nick Galvan
Recreation Leader
Santa Ana Senior Center Staff
Isabel Martinez - Senior Program Leader
Yolanda Toscano -Lunch Program Coordinator
Amber Alva - Senior Clerical Aide
Lawrence Yang - Program Leader II
Mina Cruz - Program Leader II
Enrique Cordova - Maintenance Aide
Francisco Morales - Maintenance Aide
Nick Galvan
Recreation Leader
Erendira Moreno
Community Services Supervisor
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Senior Transportation Services
Yolanda Carrillo - Program Coordinator
Martin Noriega - Driver
Daniel Franco - Driver
Mario Romero - Driver
Jose Aceituno - Driver
Santa Ana Senior Center Advisory Board
Chair:
Francine Harris
Co-Chair:
Luidina Hamilton
Secretary:
vacant
Treasurer:
vacant
Members at Large:
Elba Lucero, Graciela Silva, Linda Mendoza,
Amalia Molina, Heladia Campos
The Santa Ana Senior Center Advisory Board meets on the
second Tuesday of every month, in the Carnation Room,
from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
If you would like more information on the Santa Ana Senior
Center Advisory Board, please call the front desk at
(714) 647-6540 and ask for Nick.
Senior Center Daily Activities/Actividades Diarias
Monday/Lunes
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Morning Billiards / billar
Table Tennis Club (Dining Rm. 8am-10am)
Chair Dancing Exercise / baile de ejercicio
Sittercise / ejercicio
Clase de Guitarra / guitar class (Carnation Rm)
Lotería / lottery
Watercoloring w/ Senior Painting Club
12:00 p.m. Lunch / almuerzo
Culinary Arts Club/Club de Artes Culinarias
every first & last Monday at 1p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Yoga with Maria
Afternoon Billiards & Board Games
Social Hour
Tuesday/Martes
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Morning Billiards / billar
Intro to Computers Class, HICAP appts.
DIY Crafts Club—Club de Manualidades
Tai Chi
Seminar/Workshop (TBA)
Lotería / lottery
Lunch / almuerzo
12:30 p.m. Karaoke Challenge
12:45 p.m. B-I-N-G-O hosted by SA Senior Club
1:30 p.m. Table Tennis Club (Dining Rm.1:30-4pm)
3:00 p.m. Chorus Club (TBA)
3:30 p.m. Afternoon Billiards & Board Games
4:00 p.m. Social Hour
Wednesday/Miercoles
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Morning Billiards / billar
Table Tennis Club (Dining Rm. 8am-10am)
Intro to Computers Class
DIY Crafts Club—Club de Manualidades
Chair Dancing Exercise / baile de ejercicio
Sittercise / ejercicio
Lotería / lottery
11:00 a.m. Watercoloring w/ Senior Painting Club
12:00 p.m. Lunch / almuerzo
12:30 p.m. Social Dance
1:30 p.m. Yoga with Maria
1:30 pm Asian American Social Club (dance/sing)
3:30 p.m. Afternoon Billiards & Board Games
4:00 p.m. Social Hour
Thursday/Jueves
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Morning Billiards / billar
Photoshop Class
DIY Crafts Club—Club de Manualidades
Tai Chi
Lotería / lottery
Watercoloring w/ Senior Painting Club
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Lunch / almuerzo
English Conversation Club
Yoga with Maria
Afternoon Billiards & Board Games
Social Hour
(Filipino Social Club
1st & 3rd Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
Friday/Viernes
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Morning Billiards / billar
12:45 p.m. B-I-N-G-O hosted by SA Senior Club
Photoshop Class
1:30 p.m. Ping Pong Club Dining Rm.1:30-4pm*except 2nd Fri
Chair Dancing Exercise / baile de ejercicio 1:45 p.m. Club de Arte / art club
Sittercise / ejercicio
2:00 p.m. Social Dance Group
Lotería / lottery
3:30 p.m. Afternoon Billiards & Board Games
Senior Group Talk
4:00 p.m. Social Hour
10:45a.m. SALUD Walking Club / club de caminata
Traditional Brush Painting - 1st Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Chinese Opera Club - 2nd Friday, 2:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. Lunch / almuerzo
Santa Ana Senior Center enhances the quality of life for seniors by providing various
services, programs, and activities that encourage independence. It also serves as a referral and information center
that host a health fair and informative workshops. By keeping in touch with the community, bonding with peers,
receiving recognition, and engaging in meaningful activities in a place where age is honored, seniors are able to
maintain their independence and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND SEMINARS /
PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS Y SEMINARIOS
09/06/16 – Fair Housing Council of OC
Seminar Time: 10am-11am
09/08/16 – Commodity Food Distribution (Last Names: A-L)
Distribution Time: 8am-10:30am
09/13/16 – HICAP “Get the Best out of Medicare Annual Enrollment”
Seminar Time: 10am-11am
09/15/16 – Commodity Food Distribution (Last Names: M-Z)
Distribution Time: 8am-10:30am
09/16/16 – Latino Heritage Celebration
09/27/16 – Family Caregiver Resource Center
Event Time: 10:30am-1:30pm
Seminar Time: 10am-11am
10/01/16 – 1st Annual International Older Adults Fair Event Time: 10am-1pm
Health Screenings - Senior Talent Showcase - Information & Food Booths
10/04/16 – Alzheimer’s Association “Maximize Your Memory”
Seminar Time: 10am-11am
10/13/16 – Commodity Food Distribution (Last Names: A-L)
Distribution Time: 8am-10:30am
10/20/16 – Commodity Food Distribution (Last Names: M-Z)
Distribution Time: 8am-10:30am
10/21/16 – OC Nurse “Brown Bag Medication Review” Time: 9am-12pm
10/28/16 – Harvest Celebration
Event Time: 10:30am-1:30pm
Information Corner
Commodities Food Distribution Program
Food assistance distribution dates are assigned by the first letter of the registered participant’s last name. After the applicant qualifies and registers for the program, they will be
provided a card indicating the food pick-up days and times.
2nd Thursday of the month—Blue Card (Last Names A-L)
3rd Thursday of the month—Green Card (Last Names M-Z)
Requirements for certification include: Be a Santa Ana Resident & Valid Photo I.D.
Commodities Distribution Dates:
Blue Card (A-L)
September 8 & October 13 (Septiembre 8 y Octubre 13)
Green Card (M-Z)
September 15 & October 20 (Septiembre 15 y Octubre 20)
Clase de Guitarra
Lunes a las 10am
Guitar Class for
Seniors
Mondays at 10am
Assistance Programs
Legal Aid
Medicare: HICAP Counselor
Sam Walker, Attorney at Law
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
provides free and objective information and
counseling about Medicare.
A HICAP counselor can help you understand your
specific rights and health care options.
Provides seniors 60 yrs and older with FREE
legal counseling on housing, wills, power of
attorney, advance directives and conservatorship.
1st Wednesday of the month
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*By appointment only* Call (714)647-6540
1st Tuesday of the month
Call (714)647-6540
to schedule an appointment
Important Telephone Numbers
SeniorServ prepares and delivers
meals directly to the home of homebound, frail, and socially isolated seniors living in Central, and North OC.
For more information on the
Meals on Wheels,
please call (714) 823-3294.
Santa Ana Senior Center
(714) 647-6540
Office on Aging
(714) 480-6450
Adult Protective Services
(800) 451-5155
Emergency: Dispatch
911
Social Services Agency
(714) 435-5800
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
Information & Referral: Help with food, housing,
employment, health care, counseling & many more
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Orange County Transportation Authority
(714) 636-7433
Santa Ana Police Department Front Desk
(Non-Emergency)
(714) 834-4211
Active Clubs
Asian American Social Club
Wednesdays
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Come and join us for an afternoon of singing and dancing.
Table Tennis Club “Have fun and stay active with us!”
Mondays and Wednesdays 8am—10am *NEW/NUEVO*
Tuesdays and Fridays 1:30pm-4pm
Senior Group Talk
Fridays
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come and join a delightful morning of socialization and
coffee table talk.
Santa Ana Senior Club
Meets every 3rd Saturday of the Month
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join this once a month gathering filled with socialization and
group activities that stimulate mind, body, and spirit.
Senior Painting Club
Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays
11:00 a.m. FREE!/GRATIS!
Express your imaginative
and technical skills through the
art of painting.
DIY Crafts Club/
Club de Manualidades
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
FREE!/GRATIS!
Socialize with friends while learning different DIY crafts!
Club de Arte *NEW/NUEVO*
Fridays (TBA)
FREE!/GRATIS!
Practice your artistic abilities.
Culinary Arts Club *NEW/NUEVO*
Every first and last Monday
1:00 p.m. FREE!/GRATIS!
This group offers an introduction to culinary arts.
FREE Transportation to Santa Ana Senior Center
Transporte GRATUITO a Santa Ana Senior Center
FREE Computer Classes
Partnership Services
Continuing Education Classes
Asian American Senior Services
Santa Ana College - School of Continuing Education
HICAP Counseling
Intro to Computer Windows
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2nd Thursdays of the every Month
(714)973-8818
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Computer Class
Tuesdays
Intro to Photoshop
Thursdays & Fridays
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Social Dancing
Wednesdays
Santa Ana Senior Center will be
CLOSED on Labor Day—Sept. 5, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Singing
Wednesdays
Santa Ana Senior Center estara CERRADO Chinese Opera Class
2nd Friday of every month
en Labor Day— 5 de Septiembre del 2016
July/August 2016 Photos
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.