April 2015 Complete Issue

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Gloria McClellan Adult Activities and Resource Center
Come to where the action is...a warm and friendly place to be!
April 2015
Spring Luncheon
April 3rd at noon
Come at 10:00 a.m. to decorate a
spring bonnet or fedora. The
Music Men will perform at 11:00
a.m. For lunch, enjoy baked fish
filet with tartar sauce, red potatoes, Brussels
sprouts, and strawberries.
Brain Games Buffet
April 16th at noon
Senior Helpers hosts Brain Games at
11:00 a.m. followed by a buffet luncheon of
fried chicken, barbecued pork shank,
mashed potatoes, fiesta corn, roll, tossed
salad, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Earth Day Buffet
April 24th at noon
Featuring One Man Band “Dean Ratzman” at 11:15
a.m. followed by a buffet of beefsteak
with gravy, savory baked chicken, mashed
potatoes, Scandinavian vegetables, tossed
salad, and peach cobbler for dessert.
GLORIA McCLELLAN CENTER
1400 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084 ∗ (760) 639-6160
This program is supported by Older American Act funds awarded through the San Diego County Aging and Independence Services, the City of Vista
and your contributions.
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Senior Center Happenings………...
Play Ball Buffet with Jason Lohrke, March 6th
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon with Eugene McCarthy &
Mary Lou Ritch, March 17th
Gloria McClellan Center
Vista Senior Voice
Gloria McClellan
Center –
Hours: 8am-4pm
Office: (760) 639-6160
McClellan Center Staff
Program Manager
Bill Crane
(760) 643-5280
Recreation Coordinator
Home Delivered Meals
Maia Hodge
(760) 639-6162
Food Services
Supervisor
Walter Hartman
(760) 643-5285
Office Specialist
Maureen Cooper
(760) 643-5282
Food Services Staff
Javier Hernandez
Michael Slaughter
Joanne Wilkinson
(760) 643-5286
Home Meal Driver
Mark Koontz
(760) 639-6160
Culture Caravan
Veronica Giancola,
Travel Coordinator
(760) 643-2828
Doriance Purchase,
Asst. Travel Coordinator
(760) 643-2828
Out & About Vista
Veronica Giancola,
Transportation
Coordinator
(760) 639-6161
John Donovan, Driver
Kellie Hodawanus,
Driver
David McKenzie, Driver
Robert Vidaurri, Driver
(760) 643-5284
Nutrition
Transportation
Mary Colonello
(760) 639-6160
Interfaith Senior
Services
Nadine Kaina
(760) 941-0140
Lunch Reservations
(760) 724-3362
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Bill’s Byline........
Anyone who has ever visited the Gloria McClellan Adult Activity and
Resource Center know how integral volunteers are to the services we
provide. Whether you take a volunteer driver ride with Out & About,
register for or are served by a Nutrition Program Volunteer for lunch, or
take a trip with Culture Caravan, you are being served by one of the
McClellan Center’s many wonderful volunteers. Even though it has been
said a hundred times, it bears repeating, we would not be able to provide
the services we do without the efforts of the McClellan Center’s many
wonderful volunteers.
April is National Volunteer Month, which is the time we recognize the
thousands, if not millions of volunteers around the country that, by their
efforts, help make our communities great. Here at the McClellan Center
we have about one hundred volunteers serving our nutrition program,
Out & About Senior Transportation Program, and our Culture Caravan
Travel program. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their services.
This year Maia Hodge is planning our Annual Volunteer Recognition
Event on the afternoon of Thursday, April 16th. Invitations will be
distributed shortly. Speaking of Maia, in March she was selected by her
peers as the 2014 City of Vista Employee of the Year! Maia was selected
based on all of her positive efforts here at the McClellan Center and her
involvement in the City’s Employee Outreach and Recognition
Committee. The recognition should not be much of a surprise to
everyone here at the McClellan Center who has seen what a great job
she is doing. When you see Maia, please congratulate her on this award.
In March, quite a few of our regular participants were involved in
individual and “focus group” surveying conducted by business students
from CSU: San Marcos. The students completing these surveys were
working on behalf of the Vista Silver Star Foundation (VSSF) to prepare
a needs assessment of the McClellan Center and the senior community
in Vista. The needs assessment will be used by the VSSF to plan their
efforts in the coming years. If you were one of the people that participated
in one or both of the surveys, thank you for your participation!
April is hopping at the McClellan Center with all kinds of events and
activities. Some of the month’s highlights include the Spring Luncheon
on April 3rd, buffets on April 16th and 24th and the North County
Community Dance on April 10th at 2:00pm, but these are only a few of
the many activities in April. To see what else is happing, check out the
Mark Your Calendars feature on page 11.
I hope to see you soon.
Bill Crane
Senior Services Program Manager
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Maia’s Musings
April is usually associated with tax time but it is also a time of renewal. I cannot think of a better place
to pass the time than the Gloria McClellan Adult Activity and Resource Center. Yes it is a new name and
the unveiling of which will occur on Tuesday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the front parking lot. While you wait for the official ribboncutting ceremony of the new sign for the Gloria McClellan Center, why not join us for memorable events during the month.
Don your best spring hat and parade your style at the 2nd Annual Hat Parade to be held at the Spring Luncheon on Friday, April 3.
Hat decorating begins at 10:00 a.m. with the parade at 11:45 a.m. The day will be “hopping” with fun as The Music Men provide
classic barbershop harmony entertainment before lunch is served at 12:00 p.m.
The Community Dance features the Billy Harper Band on Friday, April 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Please join us this month as we
glide across the dance floor, sample delicious hors d’oeuvres, and win festive door prizes.
Partnering with health care organizations at the center is key to providing the services we may need. This month we are beginning
an Alzheimer’s Support Group for individuals and caregivers on Tuesday, April 14 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Then on Friday, April 17 we have an Alzheimer’s workshop entitled Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters from 10:00-11:00
a.m. in the Jasmine Room. Both events are free and co-sponsored by the Gloria McClellan Center and the Alzheimer’s Association
– San Diego/Imperial Chapter. Sign up with Maia at 760-643-5281.
How’s your brain strength? Have you done your brain exercises today? No “worries” because you can join us on Thursday, April
16 for our Brain Games Buffet. Nourish your body and flex your brain with interactive and entertaining brain teasers to keep your
memory sharp. The games start at 11:00 a.m. in the Park Terrace Café.
Greatcall has returned to guide us in the use of our smartphones. An Introduction to the Smartphone Class will begin at 11:00
a.m. in the Park Terrace Café on Friday, April 17. Then at 1:00 p.m. Allen Farberov of Greatcall will instruct the Smartphone Class
in the Azalea Room. Please reserve a seat in the class by calling Maia at 760-643-5281.
Let’s go fly a kite and send it soaring up in Brengle Terrace Park! Wednesday, April 22 is the day to share your love of kite flying
with the Vista Preschool children. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. we will meet in the park and fly kites. Then the children with walk with
us back to the center to entertain us with a few songs before lunch. Sign up with Maia at 760-643-5281.
Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city slickers
and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection
Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. – www.earthday.org
Today we celebrate Earth Day to remember to be environmentally conscience of our planet. We will celebrate on
Friday, April 24 at our Earth Day Buffet with entertainment by Dean Ratzman. Wear that comfy tie dye T-shirt and blue
jeans and join us as we celebrate flower power and a clean, healthy, diverse world!
“The first of April, some do say, is set apart for All Fools’ Day. But why the people call it so, nor I, nor they themselves
do know. But on this day are people sent on purpose for pure merriment.” – Poor Robin’s Almanac, 1790
Technology Tip: How to safely clean your technology – not on the inside but on the outside. Please follow these steps once per
month to eliminate germs and bacteria from your devices: 1) Turn off your smartphone or tablet; 2) Remove your screen
protector and case; 3) Use a microfiber cloth and tech-safe cleaning solution to clean the surfaces of your device; 4) Clean the
ports of your device with compressed air (designed for use with electronics); and 5) Put your screen protector and case back on
your device.
Vista Senior Voice
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Kitchen Capers with Walter
BUTTER CAKES and POUND CAKES
“Shortened” cakes have just four ingredients: fat, sugar, eggs, and flour. Some recipes
also call for baking powder or baking soda, milk, buttermilk or sour cream, flavoring extracts, and a
pinch of salt to heighten the flavors.
Butter cakes and pound cakes are characterized by their high proportion of fat and sugar to flour,
which makes them tender and moist. To achieve these results, you must use high quality butter and
pure flavoring extracts, measure carefully, and follow the recipe directions.
Before you begin, make sure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature, particularly the
fat, eggs and any liquid you may be using. It’s essential because if the butter is too cold, the batter
will not increase in volume when during baking. When the eggs and liquids are cold, the batter will
curdle, and the liquids and fats will separate. This will make the cake’s texture dense. And, if any of
the ingredients are warm, the fat will melt and you will not be able to whip air into the batter.
You don’t have to have a stand-up mixer to make these cakes, but it helps when adding the ingredients
because we add them a little at a time. After the softened butter is creamed until fluffy, the other
ingredients are added slowly starting with the sugar and then the eggs one at a time. After you’ve
beaten in these items, the remaining dry ingredients must be added as gently and quickly as possible
to avoid deflating the air from the batter. You see why a stand –up mixer is better? Any other
ingredients like berries, chocolate chips, etc. must be folded in with a rubber spatula by hand so
their colors do not bled into the rest of the cake.
Now it’s time to bake. Pour the batter immediately into a greased and floured baking pan and bake in
a pre-heated oven. To test for doneness, lightly press the cake on top at the center. If it springs
back…it’s done!
BLUEBERRY POUND CAKE
2 T. butter
¼ cup white sugar
2¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
1¼ cup all-purpose flour
DIRECTIONS:
1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees, grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan with 2 tablespoons of
butter, sprinkle with ¼ cup sugar. Mix together 2¾ cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Set
aside.
2. In a bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs
one at a time, then gradually add the flour mixture. Dredge blueberries in the remaining flour,
and fold into the batter with a spatula. Immediately pour into pan and bake for 70 to 80
minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Have a great day! Walter Hartman, Food Services Supervisor
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TRIBUTE TO DEAN MARTIN – SD SYMPHONY
Dean Martin: American icon and Member
of
the
Rat
Pack,
Entertainer
Extraordinaire. There’s no one better to
showcase his life, music and contribution
to the entertainment industry than his
very own daughter, Deana—a successful
show business veteran herself. Deana
Martin made her television debut
performing on The Dean Martin Show. More recently, she’s
performed at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and Harrah’s in
Atlantic City. Deana’s concert tour, “Memories Are Made of
This,” featured her singing the fabulous hits of Dean Martin,
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Judy Garland. Most
memorable of all-Deana singing her father’s "Everybody
Loves Somebody Sometime."
DATE: Saturday, April 11
LOCATION: Copley Hall/San Diego
LEAVE: 6:30 pm RETURN: 11:00 pm
COST: $52
GUYS AND DOLLS
One of the finest musical comedies ever written, GUYS AND
DOLLS is packed with one unforgettable
song after another, including “A Bushel
and a Peck,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’
The Boat,” the show-stopping “Adelaide’s
Lament” and, of course, “Luck Be A Lady.”
Based on the stories of Damon Runyan and featuring the
music and lyrics of Frank Loesser, this classic show brings to
life an indelible cast of characters – small-time gamblers
and petty criminals, and the women who love them – in
New York City in the late 1940’s. Whether you’re the
betting type or not, GUYS and DOLLS is always the odds-on
favorite to transport you to The Golden Age of Broadway.
Lunch at Soup Plantation is included.
LOCATION: Segerstrom-Costa Mesa
LEAVE: 11:00 am RETURN: 5:00 pm
COST: $79
MEAL: Soup Plantation Included
LA COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN
Come with us to stroll through a unique 127-acre botanical
garden and historical site located in what was once the
heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita in the city of
Arcadia. In the spring, we can expect to see the beautiful
meadow of California wildflowers, the Arboretum’s
crowning glory. Lunch will be “On Your Own” at the Peacock
Café at the Arboretum.
DATE: Tuesday, April 21
LV: 9:00 am
RT: 5:00 pm
COST: $50
MEAL: On your own
ART ALIVE 2015 FLORAL EXHIBITION
See the Museum in full bloom! A beloved
tradition for 34 years, Art Alive is The San
Diego Museum of Art’s signature fundraiser
and annual floral exhibition. Bringing the
Permanent Collection to life in a uniquely
beautiful way, Art Alive 2015 will feature more than 100
exquisite floral interpretations of famous works of art, and
three bloom-filled days of special events.
LOCATION: SDMA-Balboa Park
COST: $41
MEAL: On Your Own
WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
Come with us to visit the premier “water-wise garden” in San
Diego. So many exhibits and gardens to explore; you will tour
the Meadow exhibit – an attractive alternative to turf; the turf
exhibit – compare 7 different kinds
of turf and their varying water
requirements; the cactus and
succulent garden – a stunning, yearround beauty of these plants; and many other interesting
gardens and exhibits depicting water conservation. We will
stop for lunch at the famous DZ Atkins in San Diego for lunch
“On Your Own”.
DATE: Wednesday, April 29
COST: $56
MEAL: DZ Atkins “On your Own”
IDAHO ADVENTURE TOUR
Explore Boise, Sun Valley, the Sawtooth Mountains, the
Clearwater Mountains, and the historic towns of Lewiston and
Wallace. This spectacular Idaho adventure includes round trip
home pickup, round trip airfare (including baggage fee), and
12 meals.
LV: Thursday, June 11 Return: Wed., June 17
Per Person: Single $2649 Double $2099
Coming Attractions: SD Symphony Carmina Burana, Tour
of New San Diego Library, Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival,
Tour of Walt Disney Concert Hall, Cabaret at Welk Theatre and
much more.
Call us at 760-643-2828 or email
[email protected]
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Out & About Vista
Vista’s own transportation service for seniors! Do you need a
ride to your doctor’s office, the grocery store, or maybe to do
errands? Then give us a call, and we’ll register you to get out
and about with our Shuttle Service or a Volunteer Driver!
Do you need a ride?
Registered Vista residents 60+
are eligible for transportation
with our volunteer drivers.
Please call in your reservations
with at least one week’s notice.
Taxi Scrip
is intended to provide another option for
those who no longer drive. With Scrip,
riders can schedule rides directly with the
taxi provider(s) WHEN they want, to
WHEREVER they want.
SATURDAY,
APRIL 5TH
at 2:00 pm
$15
CALL
VERONICA FOR
RIDE AND
TICKET INFO
760-639-6161
Two of the world's greatest
musical theatre
collaborators, Kander and
Ebb, are celebrated in this
brilliant revue, featuring
songs from Chicago, Cabaret,
Kiss of the Spider Woman
and more.
Please note the following:
You must be registered with Out and About
before you can purchase Scrip. *Limit 5
booklets per month, per household. *The taxi
meter is not discounted. The discount comes in
the sale of the booklet only. You get a
twenty dollar booklet for only $8.00!
Helping older adults stay
independent longer.
We welcome your
suggestions!
Please call Veronica
at 760.639.6161!
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SENIOR SERVICES
By Nadine Kaina, Outreach Specialist
Veteran and Family Resource Center Groundbreaking Event
Interfaith Community Service's (ICS) initiative to address veteran homelessness was witnessed
recently by over 150 people as an official "sledgehammering" was done to begin construction of
the new Veteran and Family Resource Center in Escondido. Upon completion, this 10,000
square feet facility will enhance ICS’s mission of "Helping People Help Themselves".
Brandon Enggleston, a Palomar Jazz
student, provided guitar music to the
Senior Connection event held at St.
Francis of Assisi Church in Vista for over
24 persons from all over North
County. Once a month music is provided
to all four sites, two each in San
Marcos and Vista.
The Aloha Hawaiian Dancers from
Carlsbad show a dance using bamboo
sticks at the Senior Connections event
held in the San Marcos Lutheran Church.
Every Thursday seniors are welcome to
attend from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lynn Paine, Master Gardner from the Vista
Garden Club gave an informative
talk about Monarch Butterflies to the Senior
Connections lunch group at the Vista Village
Mobile Home Park. All seniors are welcome to
these talks and can call Nadine Kaina at (760)
941-0140 for schedule information.
Dancing one of several Hawaiian
dances are the Aloha Dancers,
under the direction of Christinia
Pualani, held recently at the San
Marcos Lutheran Church with
Senior Connections. Once a month
music is provided while the other
days, Monday thru Thursday,
weekly guest speakers talk about
hobbies and services for seniors at
two sites in Vista and San Marcos.
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April
Volunteer Recognition
2015
National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, 2015, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek
out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working
together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.
National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities
to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a
difference.
National Volunteer Week, a program of Points of Light, was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially
each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the week.
This month we are spotlighting our Senior Center, Out & About, and Culture Caravan volunteers who will be
honored at the Volunteer Recognition event on April 16th. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers!
Macaria Alberto
Ed Alspach
David Alspach
Adelino Bacani
Michael Battaglia
Lori Baumann
Esther Berkowitz
Ken Biccum
Charlotte Bogdan
Tom Boscacci
Betty Bowden
Shirley Boyer
Susan Brady
Rebecca Buchen
Lillian Bunting
Bill Campbell
Judy Campbell
Florence Carr
DeEtte Chambers
Pinush Chayman
Carolyn Chetister
Chris Clarke
Norma Claycomb
Margaret Coon
Ignacio Del Rio
Eunice DeLuca
Bud Dilla
Norma Dilla
Adrian Donica
Connie Dowell
Antonieta Escamilla
Nicolas Escamilla
Theresa Fahlgren
Jerry Farrell
James Franklin
Les Fries
Rosemarie Fries
Laurie Froelich
Valerie Garrett
Ken Gilbert
Sandi Graham
Norman Halus
Robert Hickman
Raven Hock
Sonia Hollingsworth
Anthony Hurts
Robin Iveson
Julie Johnson
Richard Kim
Glydell Knight
Dean Koon
Dean Koon Jr.
Sheila Koon
Helen Korhel
Marie Koval
Nancy Kropf
Toshie Lake
Sharon Larimar
Christa Laske
Carmenite Like
Diane Loder
Ruth Love
Charlotte Lunger
Fredy Luque
Adrian Magana
Eugene McCarthy
Mac McClelland
Marlene McClelland
Christine McFadden
Sue Melchert
Barbara Michelsen
Darcy Mulholland
Jackie Murphy
Grave Navarro
Eleanor Nedjar
Marie Nelson
Kate O’Brien
Belen Oropeza
William Pierce
Carlota Polanco
Stacey Prinic
Amanda Rigby
George Rios
Robb Roberts
Chris Robinson
Heidi Robinson
Rose Roesch
Beverly Rogers
Dalia Rojas
Barbara Rotert
Laurel Ryan
Bunny Salas
Shirley Schmitz
Sarah Schouten
Christina Schulenberg
Linda Setter
Andrea Shaw
Phyllis Skall
Roy Smith
Pat Stockard
Dominique Tcheng
Michael Tomaszewski
Jerry Tooley
Larry Tourtillote
Harold Trudeau
A. Mike Vellinga
Marie Therese Vermeyen
John Waterman
Donald Waters
Jeanne Wilson
Chuck Woods
Emiko Yamashita
Matt Zimmerman
Vista Senior Voice
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Mark Your Calendars
April 1st – April Fool’s Day! Mix a little foolishness with your prudence…it's good to be silly at the right
moment ~Horace~
April 3rd – Spring Luncheon at 12 noon in the Park Terrace Café. Please join us at 10:00 a.m. to decorate
spring bonnets and fedoras. Then sit back and enjoy entertainment by the Music Men (Palomar Pacific Chapter
of the Barbershop Harmonies Society) at 11:00 a.m. At 11:45 a.m., join us in our second annual hat parade.
Lunch will be served at noon. The main entrée is baked fish filet with tartar sauce, red potatoes, Brussels sprouts
and strawberries. Alternatives to the main entrée are taco salad or burgers.
April 3rd – Newcomers Recognition at noon in the Park Terrace Café. Join us as we recognize the newest
members of our lunch nutrition program!
April 10th - North County Community Dance from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Park Terrace Café. Featuring
the Billy Harper Band! Cost is $5.00 and includes admission, refreshments and door prizes.
April 12th through 18th – National Volunteer Week! Thank a volunteer!
April 13th – National Peach Cobbler Day! Peach cobbler for dessert today!
April 14th – Alzheimer’s Support Group from 3-4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. For those whose lives
are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease including family members and friends.
April 14th, 21st, and 28th – Bingo for Prizes from 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon in the Park Terrace Café. Free!
Come early to play a fun game of bingo and enjoy lunch at noon – participants need to register for lunch if they
want to play. Bring a friend!
April 16th - Brain Games Buffet at noon in the Park Terrace Café. Lisa Damron of Senior Helpers presents
Brain Games – join the fun and play! The games will start at 11:00 a.m. Then enjoy a buffet of fried chicken,
barbecued pork shank, mashed potatoes, fiesta corn, tossed salad and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
April 16th – Volunteer Appreciation Movie and Dinner at 1:30 p.m. in the Azalea Room. Enjoy “March
of the Penguins” followed by an appreciation dinner. By invitation only…
April 17th Smartphone Class at 1:00 p.m. in the Azalea Room. Given by Allen Farberov of Great Call. Free
class! Look for Allen at 11:00 a.m. in the Park Terrace Café for an introduction to this class.
April 17th – Alzheimer’s Workshop at 10:00 a.m. in the Jasmine Room. Given by the Alzheimer’s
Association.
April 22nd – Let’s Go Fly a Kite with the preschool children of the Recreation Center! We’ll leave the senior
center at 10:00 a.m. and walk over to the park where we’ll enjoy flying kites with the Rec Center’s Tiny Tots.
When we’re done having fun, we’ll go back to the senior center to have lunch and enjoy some singing
entertainment by the Tiny Tots.
April 24th – Earth Day Buffet at noon in the Park Terrace Café. One Man Band, Dean Ratzman, will be here
to entertain at 11:15 a.m. The buffet will include beefsteak with gravy, savory baked chicken, mashed potatoes,
Scandinavian vegetables, tossed salad, and peach cobbler for dessert. Free coffee day too!
April 24th - Birthdays & Anniversaries Celebration at noon in the Park Terrace Café. Presents and cake!
Sign up clipboards are located in the lobby. Please sign up before the day of the event!
April 24th - Monthly Movie at 1:00 p.m. in the Azalea Room. Featuring “Imitation Game.” Based on the
real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing
and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley
Park, during the darkest days of World War II. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
April 28th – New Sign Unveiling and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. in the front parking lot.
Gloria McClellan Center Activities and Services for April 2015
MONDAY
LOCATION LEGEND:
AZAL Azalea Room
JAS Jasmine Room
LAB Computer Lab
PT
Park Terrace Café
CONF Conference Room
PALM Palm Game Room
ORCH Orchid Room
LOB Main Lobby Area
ALOB Azalea Lobby Area
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
APRIL FOOL'S DAY
9:00 Painting Club
9:00 Tax Assistance
9:15 HICAP
10:00 Computer Lab
10:00 Knitting Circle
10:00 Stretch Exercise with Carl
10:00 Zumba Gold
12:30 Duplicate Bridge for Prizes
The Music Men
April 3, 11:00am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINKIES!
8:00 Sunset Strummers
8:30 Toe Tappers
9:00 Tax Assistance
10:00 Zumba Gold
10:00 Computer Lab
11:30 Line Dance-Beginning
1:00 Line Dance-Intermediate and
Advanced
6
JAS 9:30
PT 9:00
ORCH 10:00
AZAL 10:00
LAB 10:30
AZAL 12:00
AZAL 1:00
1:00
1:00
Positively Fit
Tax Assistance
Spanish
Computer Lab
Positively Fit
Pinochle
Tri City Computer Club
Friendship Group
Yoga
NATIONAL PEACH COBBLER DAY!
8:30 Toe Tappers
9:00 Tax Assistance
10:00 Zumba Gold
10:00 Computer Lab
11:30 Line Dance-Beginning
1:00 Line Dance-Intermediate and
Advanced
13
JAS 9:00
PT 9:30
ORCH 10:00
AZAL 10:00
LAB 10:30
AZAL 11:15
AZAL 12:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
3:00
Tax Assistance
Positively Fit
Spanish
Computer Lab
Positively Fit
Bingo for Prizes
Pinochle
Friendship Group
Yoga
Alzheimer's Support Group
7
AZAL 9:00
ORCH 9:00
PALM 9:30
LAB 10:00
AZAL 10:00
ALOB 10:00
JAS 10:00
LOB 10:00
AZAL 12:30
12:30
2:00
14
ORCH 9:00
AZAL 9:00
CONF 9:15
LAB 10:00
AZAL 10:00
PT 10:00
ALOB 10:00
JAS 12:30
LOB 1:00
AZAL
CONF
NAT'L PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE DAY!
20
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
AZAL
Positively Fit
Spanish
Computer Lab
Positively Fit
Bingo for Prizes
Pinochle
Friendship Group
Yoga
21
AZAL
CONF
LAB
AZAL
PT
ALOB
LOB
JAS
AZAL
8:00
8:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
1:00
8:00
8:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
1:00
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Zumba Gold
Computer Lab
Line Dance-Beginning
Line Dance-Intermediate and
Advanced
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Zumba Gold
Computer Lab
Line Dance-Beginning
Line Dance-Intermediate and
Advanced
27
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
AZAL
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:15
12:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Positively Fit
Computer Lab
Positively Fit
Contract Bridge for Prizes
8 NATIONAL ALMOND COOKIE DAY!
LOB 8:00 Sunset Strummers
ORCH 8:30 Toe Tappers
CONF 9:30 Positively Fit
AZAL 10:00 Legal Assistance
PT 10:00 Computer Lab
LAB 10:30 Positively Fit
ALOB 12:30 Contract Bridge for Prizes
PT
PT
AZAL
CONF
15
Tax Assistance
ORCH 8:00 Sunset Strummers
Painting Club
JAS 8:30 Toe Tappers
HICAP
CONF 9:30 Positively Fit
Zumba Gold
AZAL 9:30 Nutrition Education
Computer Lab
LAB 10:00 Computer Lab
Knitting Circle
ALOB 10:30 Positively Fit
Stretch Exercise with Carl
PT 11:00 Brain Games
Duplicate Bridge for Prizes
AZAL 12:00 Brain Games Buffet
Nutrition Advisory Committee CONF 12:30 Contract Bridge for Prizes
1:30 Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner and Movie
Angel Food Box Distribution
Tax Assistance
Bereavement Support Group
Parkinsons Support Group
Blood Pressure Checks
Computer Lab
Knitting Circle
Sewing Group
Hearing Screenings
EARTH DAY/JELLY BEAN DAY
9:00 Painting Club
10:00 Computer Lab
10:00 Stretch Exercise with Carl
10:00 Zumba Gold
10:00 Blood Pressure Checks
10:00 Kite Flying in the Park
11:00 Bereavement Support Group
12:30 Sewing Group
12:30 Duplicate Bridge for Prizes
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PIE DAY!
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9:30 Positively Fit
AZAL 9:00
10:00 Spanish
CONF 10:00
10:00 Computer Lab
LAB 10:00
10:30 Positively Fit
AZAL 10:00
11:15 Bingo for Prizes
PT 10:00
12:00 Pinochle
ALOB 12:30
1:00 Friendship Group
LOB 12:30
1:00 Tri City Computer Club
JAS
1:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Parking Lot
1:00 Yoga
AZAL
THURSDAY
1
JAS 8:00
ORCH 8:30
CONF 9:30
LAB 10:00
ALOB 10:30
PT 12:30
AZAL
AZAL
Painting Club
Computer Lab
Knitting Circle
Zumba Gold
Sewing Group
22
JAS
LAB
ALOB
PT
AZAL
LOB
PARK
CONF
PT
AZAL
29
JAS
LAB
ALOB
PT
AZAL
PT
AZAL
8:00
8:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Positively Fit
Computer Lab
Positively Fit
Contract Bridge for Prizes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUGS BUNNY!
8:30 Toe Tappers
9:30 Positively Fit
10:00 Computer Lab
10:30 Positively Fit
12:30 Contract Bridge for Prizes
FRIDAY
2
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
JAS
9
JAS
PT
AZAL
CONF
LAB
AZAL
JAS
16
JAS
PT
AZAL
CONF
LAB
AZAL
PT
PT
JAS
AZAL
23
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
JAS
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:45
12:00
12:00
12:00
Healthier Living with Diabetes
Computer Lab
Popcorn
Knitting Circle
Spring Bonnets and Fedoras
The Music Men
Hat Parade
Spring Luncheon
Vista Garden Club
Newcomers
Recognition
3
PALM
LAB
PT
ALOB
PT
PT
PT
PT
AZAL
PT
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
2:00
10
Healthier Living with Diabetes PALM
Computer Lab
LAB
Popcorn
PT
Knitting Circle
ALOB
Frozen Meals
PT
North County Community
PT
Dance - Billy Harper Band
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:00
1:00
Computer Lab
Popcorn
Knitting Circle
Alzheimer's Workshop
Frozen Meals
Intro to Smartphone Class
Free Smartphone Class
FREE COFFEE DAY
10:00 Computer Lab
10:00 Popcorn
11:15 One Man Band "Dean
Ratzman"
12:00 Birthdays and Anniversaries
Celebration
12:00 Earth Day Buffet
1:00 Monthly Movie
featuring
"Imitation Game"
17
LAB
PT
ALOB
JAS
PT
PT
AZAL
24
LAB
PT
ALOB
PT
PT
PT
AZAL
30
JAS
PT
Activities subject to change. Please call
AZAL
760.639.6160 to verify dates and times.
LAB See pages 19-22 of the Vista Senior Voice
AZAL
for a complete description of services,
JAS
activites and programs.
OASIS catalogs and registration forms are
available in the administration office.
Gloria McClellan Center Lunch and Salad Menu for April 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
High Sodium Meal
300-500mg
Crab Cake
Wild Rice Pilaf
Seasoned Peas
Caesar Salad
Fruit Salad
~or~ Egg Salad on Wheat Bread
High Sodium Meal
More than 500mg
Norma Claycomb on Piano
7
Barbecued Pork Shank
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Fresh Roll
Peach Cobbler
~or~
Tuna Salad
13
Chicken Oscar
Wild Rice Pilaf
Green Bean Medley
Garden Salad
Mandarin Orange
~or~ Greek Salad
Bingo for Prizes
20
Baked Salmon with
Hollandaise Sauce
Rice Pilaf
Malibu Blend Vegetables
Mixed Green Salad * Pear Halves
~or~ Turkey and Monterey Wrap
Ignacio del Rio on Piano
Meat Loaf with Gravy
Twice Baked Potato
Broccoli Florets
Fresh Roll
Apple Tart ~or~ Salami
Baked Ham
Pineapple Sauce
Santa Fe Potatoes
Capri Vegetables
Fresh Roll * Tropical Fruit Cup
~or~ Grilled Chicken Salad
and Provolone on Italian Bread
Brain Games
Bingo for Prizes
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22
Beef Burgundy
Egg Noodles
Spinach Salad
Buttered Corn
Fresh Pear * Jelly Beans
~or~ Tuna on Wheat Bread
Rotisserie Chicken
Gravy * Baked Potato
Oregon Bean Medley
Fresh Roll * Tropical Fruit
Blueberry Pie ~or~
Italian Tossed Salad
Breadstick
Fresh Orange ~or~ Spinach
Salad with Strawberries
Diced Ham & Egg on Mixed Greens
Bingo for Prizes
Henry DeMichele on Piano
16
17
Baked Fish Filet
AuGratin Potatoes
Peas and Carrots * Fresh Roll
Mixed Berries with Pudding
~or~ Turkey & Dried Cranberries
on Mixed Greens
Henry DeMichele on Piano
23 Earth Day Buffet
29
Chicken Enchilada
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice * Tossed Salad
Pineapple Tidbits
Churro ~or~ Roast Beef
and Cheddar on Onion Roll
10
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Fresh Melon
~or~ Seafood Salad
Roast Turkey with Gravy
Candied Yams
Brussels Sprouts
Cornbread Dressing
Fresh Roll
Baked Apples
~or~ Cottage Cheese with Fruit
28
The Minute Men
Yankee Pot Roast
Potatoes and Carrots
Creamed Spinach
Fresh Roll
Strawberries * Almond Cookies
~or~
Chicken Salad
Fried Chicken
Barbecued Pork Shank
Mashed Potatoes
Fiesta Corn
Roll * Tossed Salad
Strawberry Shortcake
3
Baked Fish Filet
Tartar Sauce
Red Potatoes * Brussels Sprouts
Fresh Roll * Strawberries
Hot Cross Buns
~or~ Taco Salad
9
15 Brain Games Buffet
21
Teriyaki Chicken
Steamed Rice * Oriental Vegetables
Asian Cabbage Salad
Mandarin Ambrosia
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
~or~ Taco Salad
Homemade Lasagna
Buttered Succotash
8
14
Veal Parmesan
Cauliflower
Spinach Salad
Garlic Bread
Fresh Banana * Peach Cobbler
~or~ Cobb Salad
2 Spring Luncheon
Baked Ham
Pineapple Sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Mixed Vegetables * Tossed Salad
Mixed Berry Parfait
~or~
Grilled Chicken on Mixed Greens
6
Chicken Pot Pie
Winter Blend Vegetables
Tossed Salad
Fresh Roll
Tropical Fruit * Twinkies
~or~ Cottage Cheese with Fruit
FRIDAY
30
24
Beefsteak with Gravy
Savory Baked Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Scandinavian Vegetables
Tossed Salad * Fresh Roll
Peach Cobbler * Free Coffee
One Man Band 'Dean Ratzman'
Burgers must be ordered by 12:15 pm
Stuffed Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
California Vegetables
Fresh Roll * Carrot Sticks and
Ranch Dip * Mixed Berry Cobbler
~or~ Martha's Vineyard Salad
Daily Substitutions:
Hamburger with Potato Chips
Cheeseburger with Potato Chips
Veggie Burger with Potato Chips
Salad or Deli Platter (see menu)
and Soup of the Day
Dominique Oei on Piano
No substitutions on buffet days.
•Reservations may be made same day or one day in advance. Call 639-6160 between 9:00 am and 12 noon. Suggested contribution: Age 60+: $4.00; guests under 60: $6.00 charge.
•Center hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Front office phone number is (760) 639-6160. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Buffet, special luncheons,
and Bingo day lunches are served at noon.
No eligible person shall be denied a meal because of failure or inability to contribute.
This program is supported by the Older Americans Act funds, awarded through the San Diego County Aging and Independence Services and the City of Vista.
Menus are subject to change without notice.
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UPCOMING COMPUTER CLASSES
For information on computer class dates, times, costs, etc., please call the administration office at
(760) 639-6160 or stop by the office for an OASIS catalog and registration form.
OASIS COMPUTER CLASSES –
MAY through AUGUST
Class information and/or registration
forms are in the administration office. You may also
register by calling (760) 796-6020 or logging onto
www.sandiegooasis.org.
Pre-registration is required. OASIS charges a
$10.00 trimester fee in addition to class fees.
iPads, iPods & iPhones: An Introduction, Fri, May
15, 1-3pm, $10
iPad1: The Basics, Fri, May 22, 1-3pm, $10
iPad2: Communicating Using Your iPad, Fri, June
12, 1-3pm, $10
Google It, Mon, June 15, 1-3pm, $15
Windows 8, Tue, June 16 & 23, 1-3pm, $24
iPad3: Photo, Working with Pictures, Fri, June 19,
1-3pm, $10
Computer Basics: First Experience, Mon, June 22,
1-3pm, $14
Document Management, Thu, June 25, 1-3pm, $15
Computer Basics: My Computer, Mon, June 29, 13pm, $14
Computer Basics: Text Editing, Mon, July 6, 13pm, $14
iPad4: Connecting Your iPad, Fri, July 10, 1-3pm,
$10
I’m Online, Mon, July 13, 1-3pm, $14
Best Browser For You, Thu, July 16, 1-3pm, $15
Brain Fit – Boot Camp, Mon, July 20, 1-3pm, $15
Cloud Computing, Thu, July 23, 1-3pm, $15
Brain Fit – Brain Games, Mon, July 27, 1-3pm, $15
Senior Driver Assessment, Mon, August 3, 1-3pm,
$15
The center’s computer lab is free and open from
10:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday,
except during computer class time, and is fully
equipped with Internet, Windows 8, and Microsoft
Office Business Edition 2007. Computer lab
assistants are usually available to assist you on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-12 noon. A printer,
scanner and copier is also available, but due to
high ink cartridge costs, each copy/print costs 25¢.
GLORIA McCLELLAN
CENTER WISH LIST
Sponsorship Opportunities
• Bingo – Provide $5 gift cards as bingo
prizes (10 to 14 prizes). A thank you and
acknowledgement will be printed in our
monthly newsletter.
• Sponsor a Senior Meal – Lunch Bunch
$4/one meal or $20/week or $85/month
• Sponsor a Senior Meal – Home-delivered
meals
$4.50/one meal or $32/week or
$140/month
• Out & About Senior Transportation –
‘Adopt a Senior’
$10/week for shuttle rides
• Annual Volunteer Recognition – gift
certificates, gift cards, theater tickets, gift
baskets, flowers, etc.
• Monthly Senior Birthday/Anniversary Party
- provide gift tokens, decorations, and cake
for monthly events.
• Monthly Movie – Provide refreshments. A
thank you and acknowledgement will be
printed in our monthly newsletter.
• Knitting Class – Provide NEW knitting
yarn and needles or cash/gift cards to
purchase knitting materials. A thank
you and acknowledgement will be
printed in our monthly newsletter.
The computer lab needs volunteers from 10am – 12
noon (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays). Volunteers are needed to answer
computer-related questions, report computer and
printer problems to administrative office staff,
monitor computer usage and report inappropriate
computer use to administrative staff, and monitor
eating and drinking (not allowed) in the lab. If you are
interested, please contact Maureen at (760) 643-5282.
Vista Senior Voice
~For Your Information~
North County Community Dance
at the Gloria McClellan Center!!!
When:
Friday, April 10th
Time:
2-4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.00
Dance the afternoon away to
the music of the Billy Harper
Band!
Refreshments and Door Prizes included with
admission.
Dances are held the second Friday of each month.
Join the Tri City Computer Club!
The computer group meets on
Tuesdays from 1-3:00 p.m. There is
no membership fee! Everyone
interested in computers is invited to
attend. A different topic is presented each
week.
Topics for the month of April are:
• Questions and Answers about
Computers will be held on April 7th.
• Perfecting your Computer Back Up will
be held on April 14th. Presenter will be John
Kindsvater.
• Computer and Your Identity will be held
on April 21st. Presenter will be Randy
Crumpler.
•
Windows 10 Overview will be held on
April 28th. Presenter will be Bill Godwin.
For additional information, contact Jacqueline
Marazzi at 760.650.9290 or Randy Crumpler at
760.940.4253.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Association of San
Diego is sponsoring an Alzheimer’s
Support Group for those whose lives are impacted
by Alzheimer’s disease including family members
and friends. The group will meet here at the senior
center on the second Tuesday of each month from
3-4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. For
information please call (760) 639-6162.
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Food for Thought
Lunch in a library? Why not?
The San Diego County Library, Aging &
Independence Services, and the City of Vista
invite you to enjoy a special program twice a
month, plus lunch at the Vista Library. The
program each month is Gentle Yoga by Yoga
Vista. Here’s the planned lunch for each
session:
Apr 2
Grilled Chicken on Mixed Greens
Apr 16
Chef’s Salad
May 7
Southwest Salad w/Citrus Chicken
May 21
Gourmet Turkey Club Sandwich
Jun 4
Greek Pasta & Chicken Salad
Jun 18
Tuna Salad on Croissant
Program starts at 11 a.m., with gourmet boxed lunch at noon.
Please make your lunch reservations prior to 8:00 a.m.
Library address: 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista. No cost for
the program. The lunch is a suggested donation of $4.00 for
seniors (60+); $6 charge for others.
No eligible person shall be denied a meal because of failure
or inability to contribute.
Reservations required for lunch. Call (760) 643-5280.
Last Chance, Procrastinators!
AARP volunteers will be here at the
center to provide tax services for the
2014 tax year until April 15th and then
they are GONE until next year!
Appointments are held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. You may call (760)
643-5290 to make an appointment.
Walk-in
appointments will also be available.
Volunteers needed for the
Coffee and Soup Counter and
the Bread Donation Table. Time
commitment is 1-2 days per
week, 3½ hours per day. To apply, contact Maia
in the office or call (760) 639-6162.
The senior center wants to send a special
thank you to these stores in Vista…Vons,
Albertsons, Fresh & Easy, and Costco for
their weekly bakery and food donations. The
donations offered for these items help fund
senior center programs. Thank you!
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NUTRITION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE NEWS
Board Member Positions for 2014-2015:
Chairman: Don Waters
Vice-Chairman: Bob Hickman
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Christa Laske
Countywide Representative: Vacant
Sunshine Ladies: Antonieta Escamilla
Other Members: Nicolas Escamilla, Grace
Navarro
Staff Liaison: Maia Hodge
In February, the Nutrition Advisory Committee
collected $1594.96 in donations from sponsors
and our coffee, candy, bread and raffle
fundraisers. The committee subsequently spent
$1726.40 on decorations for the dining hall,
helium, mileage reimbursement and special
desserts during the month of February.
At the March 2015 meeting, the Nutrition
Advisory Committee approved decorations and
desserts for April events and entertainment for the
Earth Day Buffet. The Vista Silver Star Foundation
reported that Focus Group meetings were ongoing
with the student team from CSUSM. The Nutrition
Advisory Committee approved tuning of the Pearl
River Piano by Jeff Lehman. The NAC also
suggested periodic presentations to the
congregate illustrating donations received via
glass jars and/or a pie chart or bar graph. April
raffle is a bottle of Tequila to be raffled on May 5,
2015 from a (150) number board.
Thank You for supporting the committee’s
fundraising efforts this year! Every donation you
make towards a cup of coffee, a loaf of bread, or a
candy bar makes a difference!
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS! Let
us know what you think of the food. Comments
and suggestions are always welcome and are
reviewed by the committee and food services staff.
The suggestion box is located at the lunch
reservation desk.
Become involved! Attend a meeting and
consider becoming a regular board member. We
meet every third Wednesday of the month in the
Conference Room.
Thank you to the following sponsors and donors for supporting
events at the senior center.
Spring Luncheon Entertainment, April 3rd
Stan McNiel of Windermere Real Estate
Spring Bonnet and Fedora Supplies, April 3rd
Dina Kelsay of Hospice of the North Coast
North County Community Dance Entertainment,
April 10th
Dick Rodriguez of AGA Medicare Options
Bingo for Prizes, April 14th
Sandi Graham, Senior Center Volunteer
Bingo for Prizes, April 21st
Jacqueline Reisner of Humana
Kites, April 22nd
Vista Silver Star Foundation c/o Jack and Nancy Kropf
National Jelly Bean Day, April 22nd
Kelly Sanders of Vista Health Care Center
Monthly Movie Refreshments, April 24th
Mike Cohn of United Health Care
Elizabeth Tamulis of Greater Tri City
Free Coffee Day, April 24th
Stan McNeil of Windermere Real Estate
Earth Day Entertainment, April 24th
Alfonso Castellanos of Healthnet
Earth Day Decorations, April 24th
René Wilburn, Americare Adult Day Health Care
Birthday and Anniversary Cakes, April 24th
Kathie Virissimo of A Better Solution Home Care
Bingo for Prizes, April 28th
Sandi Graham, Senior Center Volunteer
We appreciate their support and encourage everyone to
consider their services as they are needed in the future. And a
special thanks to our Nutrition Advisory Committee and
Donors.
April Raffle
Presented by your Nutrition Advisory Committee
150 Number Board Drawing for a
Bottle of Tequila!
Pick the lucky number and you win!
Drawing will be held on Tuesday, May 5th
Raffle tickets are $1 each
Vista Senior Voice
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~Martin Luther King Jr.
Louis Khan
Dorothy Kiley
Make a difference and join our
Paper late Campaign!
Help to sponsor lunch meals for seniors in the community. Their
average age is 82 and many of them live alone and depend on a
daily nutritious meal. Your donation will help to pay their
contribution!
Senior Center Dining Room Meals:
$4.00 for one meal
$20.00 for one week
$85.00 for one month
Home-delivered Meals:
$4.50 for one meal
$32.00 for one week
$140.00 for one month
We wish to extend our sympathy,
support and heartfelt condolences.
You can make checks payable to the City of Vista (Memo:
Paper Plate Campaign) and send directly to the Senior Center
c/o The Paper Plate Campaign, McClellan Senior Center, 1400
Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA, 92084. Thank you!
Happy Birthday to Haruko Yamana who
turned 100 years old on March 5th!
Blue Jean Thursday
Welcome to our Newcomers! Join us on
Friday, April 3rd at noon and the first Friday
of each month as we recognize the newest
members of our lunch nutrition program!
Laurie Shelton
Thomas Shelton
Irene King
Delia Huff
The Knitting Circle wants to thank everyone
who contributed to their raffle. $467 was raised
to purchase yarn for future volunteer projects
and Debbie Blair was the lucky winner of the
afghan!
Sybil Sowby
Gladys Baird
Joe Baird
Happy Birthday to Louis Meiers
who turned 97 years old on March 19th!
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Health and Wellness
Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep
Seniors Safe This Allergy Season
Spring is finally here, and so is allergy season.
Whether you are providing care for your elderly
loved one, or (s)he is in the hands of a caregiver, it
is important to take the proper precautions to avoid
any allergy-related complications this spring. The
following are a few pointers on how to reduce
exposure to allergens and maintain a healthy
environment.
Allergens that are often trapped inside homes
include: pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander.
For seniors (especially those with respiratory and
other chronic illnesses), common allergies can
cause serious health complications.
Here are a few spring-cleaning tips to reduce
exposure to these allergens:
•
Filters: Clean or replace any filters around the
home, including air conditioners, humidifiers,
and furnaces.
•
Box springs: When cleaning your sheets and
pillowcases, vacuum the box spring in order to
eliminate any excess dust and allergen build-up.
•
Rug bottoms: Often times, area rugs are moved
out of the way to sweep and mop underneath.
Make sure to wash or vacuum both sides of the
rug frequently, as they trap dust.
•
Window and door tracks: These are often
times overlooked, but serve as prime spots for
mildew and mold to grow. Spray the track and
wipe it clean to avoid exposure.
•
Pets: Pet dander is a common allergen. Avoid
letting your pet in your bedroom; wash and brush
your pet frequently; and keep litter boxes clean
and isolated from the rest of the home.
•
Bathrooms: Keep bathrooms clean and wellventilated to minimize the presence of moisture
and mold from building.
Other Tips to Avoid Allergies:
•
Limit the use of ceiling fans and windows.
Windows bring in pollen from outside, while
ceiling fans circulate it throughout the home.
•
Avoid hanging clothes to dry outside, as
allergens may collect on the items.
•
Bathe after coming in from a day outside to
remove any allergens that may be trapped on
skin and hair.
•
Medications: WARNING: Over-the-counter
allergy medications may have harmful effects
when combined with other medications.
Before providing your loved one with allergy
medication, contact his or her physician.
•
Consider using non-toxic cleaning supplies and
avoid using bleach, ammonia, and other
products that can irritate allergies and respiratory
systems.
If you think your patient or loved one may be
experiencing allergies, contact his or her physician.
Often times, senior citizens have more than one
medical condition; therefore, diagnosing allergies
may be complicated.
[Source: www.familyprivatecareinc.com]
Vista Senior Voice
Activities, Social and Health Services,
and Programs
AARP Smart Driver Initial Course
Seniors 55+, mature refresher driving course
qualifies seniors for discounts on their auto
insurance.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Jasmine Room
12:30 – 5:00pm
Last Tuesday and Thursday in January,
May, and September. (Next class is
May 26 and 28.)
AARP-sign up in the office or call (760) 6396160. Reservations taken starting May 1st!
$15 – AARP Members
$20– Non-AARP Members
(checks only-payable to AARP)
AARP Smart Driver Renewal Course
Seniors 55+, mature refresher driving course
qualifies seniors for discounts on their auto
insurance. Must have taken either the initial or
renewal course in the past 48 months.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Jasmine Room
12:30 – 5:00pm
Last Thursday in March, July, and
November. (Next class is July 30th.)
AARP-sign up in the office or call (760) 6396160. Reservations taken starting July 1st!
$15 – AARP Members
$20 – Non-AARP Members
(checks only-payable to AARP)
Alzheimer’s Support Group
by Alzheimer’s disease including family members
and friends.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Contact:
Conference Room
3:00 – 4:00pm
2nd Tuesday
Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego
Free
858.996.3303
Angel’s Food Depot Boxes
For seniors 60+ and those with disabilities 55+; low
income Vista residents.
Location:
Days:
Park Terrace Lobby – by application only
Monthly 20 pound box of nonperishable food
– the Wednesday following the second
Monday
Contact:
Angel’s Depot – (760) 599-7093
NOTE: To qualify for a food box, you must be a Vista
resident, be over 60 years of age, or 55 years with a
disability and your income cannot exceed $1,100 per
month.
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Audiologist (Hearing Screenings)
Seniors 55+, licensed audiologist provides hearing
screenings.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Conference Room
2:00 – 4:00pm
2nd Wednesday (subject to change)
February, April, June, August, October,
December
Greg Hall-sign up in the office!
No charge
Bereavement Support Group
Seaport Hospice cares about your well-being and
would like to support you.
Location:
Conference Room
Time:
9:30 – 11:00am
NOTE: Group will meet from 11:00am to 12:30pm on April
22 and May 27.
Days:
2nd and 4th Wednesday
Contact:
Sara Poore, Bereavement Coordinator
Bingo for Prizes
Seniors, 60+, play a fun game of Bingo – Free!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
11:15am - 12:00pm
Second, Third, Fourth Tuesday
760-639-6162
No charge. However, in order to play bingo,
you must be registered for lunch that day!
Birthday & Anniversary Celebration
Sign up on the clipboards in the lobby! Cake and
gifts!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Park Terrace Café
11:45am
Last Friday of the month
Bocce Ball
Seniors, learn how to play Bocce Ball!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
Brengle Terrace Park, Bocce Ball
Courts
1:00 - 3:00pm
Tuesdays
Jeanne Wilson c/o 760-643-2828
No charge.
Blood Pressure Checks
Seniors 50+, registered nurse provides blood
pressure checks twice monthly.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
2nd Wednesday, Park Terrace Café
4th Wednesday, Lobby Area
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Danny Wilson, RN, CSCM
Free
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Bridge (Contract) for Prizes
Friendship Group
Seniors 55+, social bridge group-bring a friend!
Seniors 50+, discussion group that socializes and
discusses topics of the day – promotes friendship.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
Skill Level:
Jasmine Room (Azalea Room on AARP
driver course days)
12:30-4:00pm
Thursdays
Ken Gilbert (760) 936-1386
Free
Intermediate to Advanced
Bridge (Duplicate) for Prizes
Seniors 55+, duplicate bridge group.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Contact:
Cost:
Azalea Room
12:30-4:00pm
Wednesdays
Vista Duplicate Bridge Club
Marie Nelson (760) 726-3542
Free
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Main Lobby Area
1:00-3:15pm
Tuesdays
No charge
(Vista) Garden Club
Open to the public – all adults.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Contact:
Azalea Room
12:00am-3:00pm
1st Friday (except May, July, August,
and November – no meeting)
Vista Garden Club
Bob Sangster (760) 536-9404
(North County) Community Dance
Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy
Program (HICAP)
Dance the afternoon away; refreshments included
with admission. Live Band!
Seniors 60+, trained counselors help with medical
bills, insurance questions, and HMO assistance.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Second Friday
Maia Hodge
$5.00
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Computer Lab
Lab open to surf the net, check emails, & have
computer fun!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
Computer Lab
10:00am to 3:30pm
Monday thru Friday
Maureen Cooper
No charge (print charges are 25¢ per page)
Conference Room
9:15am to 12:15pm
1st and 3rd Wednesday
(call 1-800-434-0222
for next available appointment).
No charge
Home-Delivered Meals
Seniors, 60+, Vista residents, nutritious meals
delivered to qualified home-bound seniors.
Location:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Delivered to home
Monday-Friday
(760) 639-6162
Suggested contribution - $4.50/meal
Food for Thought (see page 15 for menu)
Interfaith Senior Services
Seniors 60+, gentle yoga followed by gourmet
lunch.
Interfaith Senior Services’ (formerly known as
Project C.A.R.E.) free program includes Postal
Alert, Gatekeeper, “How Are You?”, Vial of Life,
Minor Home Repairs, Home Safety Checks, Safe
Return, and You Are Not Alone.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Contact:
Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave.
11:00am - 1:00pm
1st and 3rd Thursdays
$4.00 suggested contribution for lunch
760-643-5280 for reservation (before 8am)
Frozen Meals
Purchase frozen meals (cooked by our kitchen staff)
most Fridays. Enjoy senior center lunches at home!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Contact:
Park Terrace Café
11:00am - 12:00pm
Every Friday
$2.00
760-639-6160 for information and to
ask if meals are available.
NOTE: No frozen meals on buffet or luncheon days!
Location:
Contact:
Interfaith Senior Services Office
Nadine Kaina (760) 941-0140
Knitting Circle
Seniors 50+, beginning to advanced – all knitters
and crochetiers welcome!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Lobby Area/Jasmine Room
10:00am to 12 noon
Wednesday and Friday
No charge, free yarn and needles (if
available) or bring your own projects.
Vista Senior Voice
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Legal Assistance
OASIS
Seniors 60+, in need of legal advice.
Seniors 50+. A non-profit organization offering
classes for adults 50 years and older. Join us for a
wide range of computer classes (catalogs are
available in the administration office).
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Conference Room
10:00am to 3:00pm
Second Thursday
(760) 439-2535 for appointment
No charge
Line Dance
Seniors 50+...great exercise and lots of fun!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Instructor:
Cost:
Azalea Room
11:30am-12:30pm (Beginning)
1:00-2:30pm (Intermediate & Advanced)
Mondays
Helen Pietroforte
Suggested Donation of $3/am class
Suggested Donation of $4/pm class
Monthly Movie
Seniors 50+, free movie, free snacks and drinks!!!!
Location:
Azalea Room
Time:
1:00-3:45pm
Days:
Last Friday
Cost:
Free
Featuring “Imitation Game.” During the
winter of 1952, British authorities entered the
home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and
war hero Alan Turing to investigate a
reported burglary. They instead ended up
arresting Turing himself on charges of 'gross
indecency', an accusation that would lead to
his devastating conviction for the criminal offense of
homosexuality - little did officials know, they were actually
incriminating the pioneer of modern-day computing. Famously
leading a motley group of scholars, linguists, chess champions
and intelligence officers, he was credited with cracking the socalled unbreakable codes of Germany's World War II Enigma
machine. An intense and haunting portrayal of a brilliant,
complicated man, this film follows a genius who under nail-biting
pressure helped to shorten the war and, in turn, save thousands
of lives. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Nutrition Education/Individual Dietary
Planning
Seniors 60+, individual nutrition planning, one hour
appointments.
Location:
Days:
Time:
Contact:
Cost:
Conference Room
3rd Thursday
9:30-11:30am
Courtney Staruch, Tri-City Dietician
Call 760-639-6162 for appointment.
FREE
Nutrition Program Transportation
Seniors 60+ Vista residents, transportation to and
from lunch program.
Location:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Door-to-door service
Monday-Friday
760-639-6160; call one day prior
Suggested contribution is $1.00 round-trip.
Location:
Varies
Days and Time:Various; see monthly OASIS section for
class dates and times.
Contact:
OASIS (760) 796-6020
Cost:
Varies by class; $10.00 processing fee.
Out & About Transportation
Seniors 60+ Vista residents, provides daily bus
shuttle service for errands and medical
appointments; also provides mileage reimbursement
for volunteer drivers when seniors are transported in
privately-owned vehicles.
Location:
Door-to-door service
Days:
Monday-Friday; Saturday special events
Contact:
(760) 639-6161; call 24 hours prior
Cost:
$3/shuttle bus; $5/volunteer driver for out of
town trips ($10.00 for trips greater than 50 miles); mileage
reimbursed to volunteer drivers. Taxi Scrip is also available for
Out & About participants. See page 7 for details.
Painting Club
Seniors, 50+, ongoing…express your creativity!
Location:
Jasmine Room
Days:
Wednesdays (except 2nd Wednesday)
Time:
9:00am – 12 noon
Cost:
Free
Contact:
760-639-6160
Note: For this club, you must provide your own
materials. A list will be given to you upon registration.
Parkinson’s Support Group
by Parkinson’s disease including the
Parkinsonian’s, family members, and friends.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Held by:
Contact:
Azalea Room
10:00am-12:00pm
2nd Wednesday
North County Parkinson Group
For info call Paul Dawson at (760) 497-1200
Pinochle
Seniors 50+, bring your friends!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Contact:
Lobby Area
12:00-4:30pm
Tuesdays
No charge
Betty at 760-712-8176
Popcorn!
Free popcorn for everyone!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
11:00am – 12noon
Fridays (unless we’re having a buffet)
Free
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Positively Fit Class
Seniors 50+, focus on balance and flexibility; helps
participants prevent falls.
Seniors 50+, easy and fun way to stretch and build
strength.
Location:
Azalea Room
Instructor:
Carol Hydrusko
Days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Advanced Class 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.
Beginning Class10:30 – 11:20 a.m.
April Classes ($27) 9 classes
Registration is the first class of each month!
Senior Commission Meeting
Open to the public, advises and discusses issues that
affect seniors in the community.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Conference Room
1:30-3:00pm
4th Wednesday (January, March, May,
July, September and November)
Senior Nutrition Advisory Committee
Nutrition Advisory Committee meeting. All are
welcome!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Conference Room
1:00-2:30pm
3rd Wednesday
Senior Nutrition Program
Seniors 60+, nutritious meals, entertainment and
fellowship.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
11:30am – 12:30pm (12 noon on buffet,
special luncheon, or Bingo days)
Monday-Friday
(760) 639-6160 for reservations only-taken
up to 1 day prior to lunch. Bus
transportation reservations must be
received by 9am.
Suggested contribution $4.00/meal
($6.00 charge for less than 60 years old.)
Sewing Group
Come join us – sew independently!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Park Terrace Café
12:30-4:00pm
2nd and 4th Wednesday
[email protected] or call
(760) 643-5281
Spanish Class
Seniors 55+, for those who want to learn
conversational Spanish. No beginners.
Intermediate to advanced skills only.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Instructor:
Cost:
Conference Room (except 1st Tuesday –
Palm Game Room)
10:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesdays
Carol Fiero
$30.00 for 8 weeks
Location:
Time:
Days:
Instructor:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
10:00am
Wednesdays
Carl Grubbs
Suggested Donation $3.00 for dropins/$10.00 per month for regulars.
Sunset Strummers
A group of seniors having fun, singing, and
strumming along!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Jasmine Room
8:00-8:30 (Beginning Recorder Class)
8:30–10:00am (Beginning Ukulele Class)
10:00-12 noon (Intermediate/Performing)
Mondays and Thursdays
Eleanor Nedjar: (760) 458-9322
Free
Tax Assistance
Sponsored by AARP (Feb. 2 thru April 15 only)
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Orchid Room
9:00am-2:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
(760) 643-5290 for appointment
Toe Tappers
Senior tap dancing group practice.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Park Terrace Café Stage
8:30 – 10:00am
Monday and Thursday
Fran (760) 845-5705 (www.toetappers.org)
Seniors 50+, personal computer user group meeting
and presentations.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Fee:
Jasmine Room (Palm Game Room – (Jan,
May, Sept)
1:00 – 3:00pm
Tuesday (except 5th Tuesday)
President Randy Crumpler 760-940-4253
Free
Yoga
Seniors 50+ for your better health.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Azalea Room
1:00 – 2:30pm
Tuesdays
Pinush Chayhan
Suggested Donation of $5
Zumba Gold
Seniors 50+, get active with great people at the
dance party workout that moves at your pace.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Instructor:
Cost:
Azalea Room
10:00-11:00 am
Mondays and Wednesdays (no class on the
2nd Wednesday of the month)
Ralda Rizke/register at (714) 414-2013
4 week session ($16) or $5 per class.
Vista Senior Voice
More Senior Center Happenings………
Fly A Kite Buffet with Carolyn Jaynes, March 20th
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GLORIA McCLELLAN ADULT
ACTIVITY AND RESOURCE CENTER
The Gloria McClellan Center, located in beautiful Brengle Terrace Park in Vista,
California, offers one-stop shopping for area seniors. The multipurpose center is the
‘Main Entrance’ to a wonderful array of services, classes, resources and activities.
The mission of the center is to promote the physical, emotional and social well-being
of older adults and to involve them in all aspects of community life. The gift of
longer life means more time to travel, learn, try out new careers and give something
back to the community. Living longer can sometimes lead to greater need and
vulnerability in later years. The center is a valuable resource to access and address
all of these issues.
“It is never too late to be what
you might have been.”
1400 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084

April 2015 Complete Issue

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