January 2016 - City of Lompoc

~Senior Connection~
For active older adults in the city of Lompoc
January 2016
1120 W. Ocean Ave. Lompoc, Ca 93436
(805) 875-8085
Senior Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM
Recreation Manager: Mario Guerrero, Jr.
Recreation Coordinator: Sue Slavens
www.cityoflompoc.com/parks & rec (Newsletter on the internet)
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RECURRING EVENTS EACH WEEK
SENIOR NUTRITION: Serving-Mon-Fri: 11:30AM TO 12:00 PM
Our Pool Room open 8am-3:30pm, Computer in the Library is open 9am-3:30pm
January 2016
Closed January: 1st & 18th
MONDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
American Cancer Society: 9:00AM-12:00PM, (call for appt.), room 118
FIT 101:10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-B
Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room
HICAP Med: 1:00PM-3:00PM (call for appt.1-800-434-0222), room 118
Technological Literacy Class: 4:00PM-5:00PM room 108
TUESDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-A
Fine & Applied Arts Painting: 9:00AM-12:00PM, room 105/106
(Register at 125 West Walnut Avenue)
Braille, Spanish: 10:00AM-12:00PM, room 108
Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room
Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM-3:00 PM, room 107
Rag Rug & Misc. Handwork: 1:00PM-3:00PM, room 105/106
WEDNESDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FIT 101:10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-B
How to Write Your Memoirs: 11:00AM-1:00PM, room: 107
Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room
Tai Chi: 1:30PM-2:30PM, Multi-Purpose room
THURSDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TOPS: Weigh in 8:00AM-8:55AM meeting 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 105/106
Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-A
Grief Recovery Transition Group: 10:00AM-11:30 AM, room 118
Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM,
Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM—3:00PM, room 107
Caring For the Caregiver: 3:00PM-4:30PM, room 108
FRIDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS DURING THE MONTH:
(Note: programs are subject to cancellation)
January 2016
4th Mon:
Dignity Health Bereaved Support Group: 2:30PM-4:00PM, room 107
6th Wed:
Tea Leaves: 9:30AM -11:00AM, room 107
Brown Bag: 10:00AM-11:00AM, room 102 C&D
8th Fri:
7th Thurs:
Blood pressure check: 9:30AM-12:00PM, room Library
Assisted Hospice Bereavement Support Group: 1:00PM-3:00PM, room 108
Cancer Support Group: 1:00PM-3:00PM, room 102 C&D
14th Thurs:
Lompoc Mac User Group: 10:00AM-11:00AM, room 107
20th Wed:
Tea Leaves: 9:30AM-11:00AM, room 107
Brown Bag: 10:00AM-11:00AM, room 102 C&D
25th Mon:
Dignity Health Bereaved Support Group: 2:30PM-4:00PM, room 107
28th Thurs:
Lompoc Mac User Group: 10:00AM-11:00AM, room 107
29th Fri:
Braille Institute: 9:30AM-11:30AM, room Library (schedule appointment call: 682-6222)
Movie Matinee: 12:30PM-3:00PM, room 105/106
Happy New Year
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Food Distribution
Sunday-- 4pm: Trinity Church of the Nazarene (500 E. North Ave)
Monday- 4pm: Lompoc Foursquare Church (125 North C St.)
Tuesday- 5pm: St. Timothy’s (403 North J St.)
Wednesday- 12pm: Bethany Lutheran Church (135 South E St.)
Thursday- 5pm: First Baptist Church (220 West Cypress Ave)
Friday- 5pm: La Purisima Parish Hall (213 West Olive Ave)
3rd
d Saturdayy off each
h month-- 5pm:: New Life Christian (816 North C St.)
Monday-Wednesday- 11am-1:30pm: New Hope Christian (213 North J St.)
1st & 3rd Thursday- 10am-12pm: Coast Valley SATC (125 North C St.)
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Monday-Friday from 10am-3:30pm
325 North 2nd Street
736-6226
Financial Resources
Catholic Charities
325 North 2nd Street
736-6226
737-7080
County Social Services
1100 West Laurel Ave
Housing Resources
Marks house
Bridge House
203 North N Street
805-735-9980
2025 Sweeney Road
805-737-9449 – on call
805-737-9443 - main
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11am at the Dick DeWees Senior Center, 1120 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc
February 23: Understanding dementia, Symptoms, Communication & Intimacy
March 22: Approaches to Treatment, Healthcare Team, Family and Friends
April 26: Care Planning, Financial and legal Matters, Safety Issues and Driving
There is NO COST for participation.
Call 800-272-3900 to RSVP (required)
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Help Wanted!
AARP – Tax-Aide Program
Seeking a volunteer receptionist on
Wednesdays starting February 3rd 2016
through April 13th 2016 from 8:30am to
4:15pm.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact
Dan Sabatini at 805-680-8047
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Coming Soon!
How to Write Your Memoirs Classes January 20, 2016 to February 17, 2016
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
The DeWees Community Senior Center
Fee: $10.00 per class
Your Instructor,
Patsy Bellah, has
written a book on
how to write your
memoires. It’s
available at
https://www.creat
espace.com/3637
717.
These classes will get you started down
Memory Lane and writing your own
“The Dinner Was Delicious But The Plates
Were Cold.”
This was a comment offered by a guest at a Thanksgiving
dinner. The best dinner service had been used: hand painted,
gold china, the best silverware and crystal wine glasses. That
statement has been passed down for the past 50 years in my
family.
Are there similar memories in your family? –
OR
memoirs.
ġThere will be class participation.
ġEach week we’ll write a chapter in your
memoires.
ġYou’ll get ideas and instructions on
how to do this and there will be many
tips on how to make capturing your
memoires easier.
ġŊŵ ġŸ Ūŭŭġţ Ŧ ġŧŶ ů ĭġŪů ŵ Ŧ ų Ţ Ť ŵ Ūŷ Ŧ ĭġŴ ũ Ţ ų Ūů Ũ ġ
Attend one or all of the classes. Fees will
be collected at each week’s class.
ġHave there been any natural disasters that affected your
family?
ġWhere were you and your family when you heard of
John F. Kennedy’s shooting? Or a famous trial (O. J.
Simpson’s Not Guilty Verdict for example?)
ġMaybe you had children early.
ġDo you remember cloth diapers? Changing, washing,
folding them?
ġWhat about a life changing decision that was made?
Move, change jobs, get married, divorced?
Capturing Your Memories Is Like
Preserving History.
For More Information, Call
Sue Slavens, Senior Citizen Center
(805) 875-8098
Or
Patsy Bellah – 310-840-2957
We often need a “spark” to get started
down memory lane. Sometimes answering a
simple question or thinking of a special incident
can get you thinking about a certain period in
your life, and suddenly lots of memories you
hadn’t thought of in ages are right at your
fingertips.
Now Is The Time To Write Them Down!
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Tea Leaves
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Bereavement
Support Group
Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at Assisted
Hospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healing
From the wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive setting
that allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process.
Location and Time:
Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center
1120 West Ocean
Room 107
Lompoc
805-875-8085
The first Thursday of each month
1:00-3:00 pm
Attendance is free of charge and open to the
Community.
If you need additional information contact, Robert Valerio MSW at 805-722-1181
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Join Us Mondays in Room 108
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Instructor: Lakeshia Dudley
Dick DeWees Community
& Senior Center
1120 West Ocean Ave.
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Homemaking Help for Seniors
You may qualify for free help!
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, in
partnership with the Area Agency on Aging,
For
more
information,
is currently able to
offer
homemaking
helpcall
to qualified seniors.
www.vnhcsb.org
Homemaking chores include vacuuming,
dusting, mopping, laundry, cleaning the
kitchen and bathroom, making beds, meal
preparation and clean up.
Eligibility Requirements:
• 60 years of age or older
• Resident of Santa Barbara or Lompoc
• Needs household help for medical
reasons
• Paying for help would be a financial
hardship
For more information, call 690-6257
www.vnhcsb.org
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Ayuda en casa para Adultos Mayores
Usted podría calificar para ayuda gratuita
Requerimientos para ser elegible:
• 60 años de edad o mayor
• Vivir en Santa Barbara o Lompoc
• Necesidad de ayuda en casa por
razones medicas
• Pagar por ayuda en casa podría
afectar su economía
Visting Nurse & Hospice Care, en sociedad con
“The Area Agency on Aging”, tiene la
oportunidad de brindar ayuda en casa para
Adultos Mayores que califiquen.
Las tareas de la personas que ayudan en
casa incluyen; aspirar, sacudir, trapear,
lavar, limpiar la cocina y el baño. Hacer las
camas y preparación de alimentos.
Para mas información, llámenos al
690-6257
www.vnhcsb.org
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SENIOR PROGRAMS 2016
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Programs are FREE for participants 50 years of age and older, unless otherwise indicated. The Lompoc
Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel or change class locations and/or times due to low
participation, or unexpected circumstances. If you should have any questions regarding the current
programming for seniors, please contact us at (805) 875-8085. All senior programs are held at the Dick
DeWees Community & Senior Center (DDCSC) located at 1120 West Ocean Avenue.
AARP STATE & FEDERAL TAX PREPARATION
Available for low to middle income taxpayers with special focus on those ages 60 or older. There is no fee for
this service. Service is by appointment only. 875-8085
AARP – SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM
If you are a senior and need Driving Safety and Defensive Driving Tips, The American Association for Retired
Persons has a program for you. There is a $15 fee for AARP members and a $20 fee for non-members for the
workbook. (805) 875-8085
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Stop by for information on local FREE services for cancer patients, cancer prevention and early detection.
Special events include the Daffodil Days Campaign and Relay for Life. Sign up as a volunteer driver or find out
how YOU can support the fight against cancer. Or, make an appointment. (805) 736-2610
ASSISTED HOSPICE-BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at Assisted
Hospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healing
from the wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive setting
that allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process. Meets first Thursday of each month.
Contact Robert Valerio (805) 722-1181
B LOOD PRESSURE CHECKSS
Lompoc Valley Volunteer Nurses will be giving free blood pressure checks to keep you updated on the status
of your blood pressure. Stay healthy and monitor your blood pressure with this free service! Facilitator:
Lompoc Valley Nurses.
BRAILLE INSTITUTE
The Braille Institute will be available the fourth Friday of the month to do low-cost vision care. This class is for
our Spanish speaking patrons who are suffering from low vision which cannot be corrected with glasses.
Presented by the Braille Institute of America. To schedule an appointment, please call 682-6222. Instructor:
Braille Institute Staff
RAILLE, LOW VISION CLASS -NEW
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BROWN BAG PROGRAM
The mission of the Brown Bag Program is to provide bags of groceries to low-income seniors as a supplement
to their own food budget and to assist seniors with maintaining an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. To
apply, please stop by and pick up an application.
Caring For the Caregiver
Need professional help caring for senior family members? We have a class for you too. On Thursday
afternoons, to learn strategies, share common experiences and strengthen your coping skills along with
various other supports. Family service agency endeavors to help caregivers help seniors. Call Valerie to
make an appointment: 805-965-1001, x419
DIGNITY HEALTH-BEREAVED SUPPORT GROUP
Working through grief is not an easy task. Many times, we think it would be best to just keep busy and not
think about our loss, but in reality, the only way to work through our grief is to allow ourselves to hurt and feel
the pain of our loss. Join us in the Newly Bereaved Support Group where you can find the support you need to
help you work through your grief in a healthy way. Every Second and Fourth Monday of each month.
DOMINOS
Drop in and have some fun! Join others after lunch in a few games of Dominos. Have a good social time and
experience the enjoyment of playing Dominos and an opportunity to catch up on the latest news.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
If you have played party bridge or duplicate bridge before, or if you have been away from the game for a while,
or if you want to hone your duplicate playing and convention skills, come and join us!
FINE & APPLIED ARTS PAINTING
This class offers beginning to advanced instruction in acrylic painting, using oil techniques, experimenting
with a palette knife in color mixing, composition, values and techniques. Demonstration and lively class
critique with valuable discussion are a vital part of each session.
(Register at the Anderson Recreation Center)
FIT INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING: FIT 101
This is an Arthritis based exercise program, SPONSORED BY Carnahan Therapy, to increase strength,
flexibility and balance. Exercises are performed while sitting. Come join the fun!
The Senior Lounge has games available for your use at anytime. Feel free to stop in and play Scrabble,
Monopoly, Yahtzee, Cards and Dominos.
GRIEF RECOVERY TRANSITION GROUP
This transition group is for those who have moved beyond grief, but still find the need to get together and talk
about their loss and to be with each other for social and emotional support. Feel free to join our group.
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HICAP ASSISTANCE
Assistance to Medicare beneficiaries for understanding their coverage, HMO'S and medical insurance.
HICAP also assists with billing problems and appeals. Please call 1-800-434-0222 for appointments.
LOMPOC MAC USERS GROUP
LMUG meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to answer your questions about today’s new technology.
Come and learn about your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
LOOK GOOD. . . FEEL BETTER
Look Good/Feel Better is a program that teaches beauty techniques to women in active cancer treatment to
help them combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment. To register, call 1-800-227-2345.
MOVIE MATINEE
If you don't go to the movies or own a VCR or DVD player, this is your chance to watch current movies! Join
us for a fun afternoon enjoying a movie and some delicious popcorn on the last Friday of the month.
Rag Rug
Participants can bring their own projects to work on and share ideas with others in the group. Class will be
working on, but not limited to: knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitch. This class is for
seniors 50 and older.
STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS
Come and join a free Strength Training Class. Increase balance, coordination, and flexibility while having
FUN. This class uses sitting and standing positions only to aid in a gentle approach to wellness. Terri, the
instructor, makes this class fun and enjoyable.
TAI CHI FOR SENIORS
Instructor Yuka Freeman presents a gentle way to fight stress and increase flexibility and balance.
THE TEA LEAVES
Tea Leaves is a local group of women writers who meet the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Their
group of 12 members conducts writing exercises and presents readings of their writings which can include
prose or poetry and fiction or non-fiction for constructive critique. New guests are encouraged to attend three
sessions to see if it is a good fit for them. To sign up for the group, please call: 875-8085
Technological Literacy
What is technological Literacy? The ability to productively use technology, such as computers, cell phones
and kindles. This class is on Mondays from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Lakeshia Dudley a Senior at Cabrillo High
School is the instructor.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Do you want to lose or maintain your weight? Then TOPS is for you. A World Wide organization with a local
chapter, designed to help people lose weight through healthy eating, activities, and the support of fellow
members. Our mission is to support our members as they Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Come join our weekly
club and lose. Our leader is Kathleen Remington, and we meet every Thursday morning. Please call Kathleen
at 736-1489 for more information.
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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
(805) Area Code: unless otherwise stated
AARP Tax Aide Program
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(888) 227-7669
Adult Protective Services
_____737-6020
Alzheimer’s Association
636-6432
Area Agency on Aging
925-9554
Brown Bag
_967-5741, x102
CAC Senior Nutrition Program
310-1557
Central Coast - Senior Connection
928-2552
Community Kitchen
736-4882
Community Health Center
737-1169
Family Services Agency
735-4376
Food Pantry
737-4140
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling)
928-5663
Meals on Wheels
736-3257
Community Partners In Caring
______737-1976 +62yr
Legal Aid
736-6582
Lompoc Hospital E. R.
737-3333
Lompoc Library
875-8775
Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare
Lifeline (24-hour home emergency response)
Dignity Health Hospice Care
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740-0355
737-3307
739-3803, x1136
Dignity Health Senior Homecare
Meals on Wheels
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739-3830
______736-3257
Post Office
______(800) 275-8777
Senior Programs(Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center)__875-8085
Social Security Administration
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934-2793
Social Services, Department of
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737-7080
Vial of Life
(800) 510-202
TRANSPORTATION PHONE NUMBERS
SMOOTH
922-8476
AMTRAK
______ (800)_872-7245
BREEZE (BUS TO-FROM SANTA MARIA, VAFB & LOMPOC)
____(800)417-2137
CENTRAL COAST SHUTTLE (BUS TO-FROM LAX)
__928-1977
C.O.L.T. (CITY OF LOMPOC TRANSIT)
_______736-7666
GREYHOUND BUS
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LOMPOC TAXI
_925-8841
_____ _____ __736-3636
SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT
_______681-4803
SANTA MARIA AIRPORT
________922-1726
COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING
________737-1976
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Colt Bus Service
805-736-7666
MONDAY- FRIDAY
Colt Black Route
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COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION NUTRITION SERVICES PROGRAM
January 2016 Adult Lunch Menu
310-1557
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1-Jan
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
4-Jan
ROSEMARY CHICKEN
LIMA BEANS
CARROTS
WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE
ORANGE
6-Jan
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
MASHED POTATOES/GRAVY
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE
FRUIT MIX
7-Jan
BEEF STEW
BROCCOLI
CORNBREAD/PROMISE
APPLE
MILK
MILK
MILK
11-Jan
12-Jan
13-Jan
SAN FRAN CHICKEN
MACARONI & BEEF/TURKEY
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN
SPINACH
CAULIFLOWER
BROCCOLI/LF CHEESE
SLICED CARROTS
GREEN SALAD
YELLOW SQUASH
WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE
BANANA
WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE
ORANGE
APPLESAUCE
MILK
14-Jan
SPAGHETTI
MEAT SAUCE
ITALIAN VEGETABLES
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
APPLE
8-Jan
TURKEY BURGER
WW BUN
BURGER SIDES
CAL BLEND VEGGIES
LT. MAYO
ORANGE
MILK
15-Jan
CHICKEN POZOLE
POZOLE MIX
PINTO BEANS
WW TORTILLA
ORANGE
MILK
21-Jan
CARNITAS
WW TORTILLA
PINTO BEANS
ZUCCHINI
APPLE
MILK
22-Jan
MEATLOAF
MASHED POTATOES/GRAVY
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
WG BISCUIT
ORANGE
MILK
28-Jan
CHICKEN FIDEO
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
CARROTS
APPLE
MILK
29-Jan
PORK LOIN
SWEET POTATO
GREEN BEANS
WG BISCUIT/PROMISE
ORANGE
MILK
MILK
MILK
18-Jan
HOLIDAY
5-Jan
CHILI CON CARNE
GREEN BEANS
GREEN SALAD
CORNBREAD/PROMISE
BANANA
MILK
MILK
19-Jan
20-Jan
BEEF STIR-FRY
CHICKEN FAJITA
STIR-FRY VEGETABLES
WW TORTILLA
WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE FAJITA BLEND VEGETABLES
ORANGE
APPLESAUCE
25-Jan
BBQ CHICKEN
SWEET POTATO/PROMISE
GREEN BEANS
WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE
ORANGE
MILK
26-Jan
BEEF TACOS
PINTO BEANS
BROCCOLI
WW TORTILLA
BANANA
MILK
MILK
MILK
27-Jan
BAKED PARMESAN FISH
SACANDINA VEGGIES
WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE
CAULIFLOWER
APPLESAUCE
TARTAR SAUCE
MILK