Pleasant Hill Senior Center September 2019
September 2019 SENIOR SOUNDS
Upcoming & Not To Be Missed...
Anniversary Party-We’re cruising into 64 years! Friday, Sept. 27th * Noon PHSC Chateau Room Tickets: $15 before Sept. 13, $20 after; on sale now! Non-Members pay $5 more We’re celebrating 64 years, but don’t look a day over 6 years old . Find out more on page 4!
Fall Taste of the Vine Thursday, October 17 * 3pm $13 presale, $18 after 10/11 *on sale 9/9 Cozy up with us for the perfect fall happy hour. Wine, food & laughter with a chance to win some prizes! Non-alcoholic
beverages available. Sponsored by WiseGirl Ristorante & The Kensington. Purchase tickets online or at the Front Desk SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP
Available to anyone age 50+ Flu Clinic Friday, October 4 * 9:30am-11:30am $20 for the calendar year PHSC Game Room Discounts on events, programs No Appts needed, walk-ins welcomed. Free flu shots with and activities most insurances * Cost for those not covered: $32-low Access to free services and other dose, $65 for high dose. Shots administered by Safeway Pharmacy. members only perks To see if you’re covered, call Elizabeth Lee (925) 933-0822 Receive a monthly newsletter via email or postal mail Holiday Boutique - Call for Vendors Purchase your membership at any Are you a crafter? Do you sell unique handmade gifts? If PHRPD office during open office so, join us for our annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, hours or online at Nov. 16th. Applications can be found on our website or at www.pleasanthillrec.com the kiosk in the Senior Center Lobby.
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CONTACT US PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 233 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Thank you, Vice President Leo Vardas, for the positions of Parliamentarian, Editor, Sunshine, excellent PowerPoint presentation at the July Events Ambassador, Club Activities Ombuds- www.pleasanthillrec.com 19th New Member Orientation, and the 37 man, and Communications. If you are interest- seniors who attended. We plan to offer anoth- ed in any of these positions, leave a message Main Office er orientation on Feb. 28th 2020. at the Front Desk for Anne Haydock, Chair of (925) 798-8788 the Nominating Committee. Anyone who refers a new member, who signs Mon-Thurs: 9am-4pm / Fri: 9am-3pm up for membership in September only, will A list of nominees for the Board of Directors Travel Office* receive a free Chef’s Lunch ticket. You must will be published in the October Senior accompany the new member to the Front Sounds. Nominations will be accepted from (925) 798-8747 Desk in order to receive the free ticket. the floor, with consent of the nominees, at the Mon-Fri.: 10am-2pm October 11 General Meeting. In the event that Are you looking to have a more impactful con- only one member is running for each office, *Closed 1st Tues. of the month tribution? Election of new Board of Directors is an election will not be necessary and the en- quickly approaching and we need members tire slate can be accepted by a vote of the who are willing to serve. President, Vice Pres- Senior Club Board of Directors members present at the October General ident, Secretary, Membership Chair, and Vol- President Jeannette Holmes Meeting. unteer Chair are all elected positions. The Vice President Leo Vardas Treasurer is appointed, as are the ex-officio Jeannette
Past President Dagny Benz Secretary Rita Poulsen Upcoming Meetings Treasurer Joyce Moebius Membership Elaine Yeary Board of Directors Meeting: September 3 at 9:30am in the Arts & Crafts Room Events Coord. Joan Gaustad General Membership Meeting: October 11th at 1pm in the Arts & Crafts Room Sunshine Marianne Tannehill BE ACTIVE IN BODY & MIND… GET INVOLVED TODAY! Volunteer Chair Peggy Sutter Activity Chair Ingrid Pearce Step 1… Join Step 2… Participate Step 3… Volunteer Editor Dana Simmons Membership is only $20 per Sign up for a class, visit an Take your participation to the calendar year and offers dis- activity or take advantage of next level and become one of Communications Patty Strickland counts, exclusive access and one of the services we provide. our awesome volunteers! Help Parliamentarian Anne Haydock other great perks. Fill out an There is so much to do from in the kitchen, work an event or application from the front desk fitness to card games—being escort a trip. Volunteer more Senior Center Staff or sign up online at bored at home is not an option! than 20 hours in the fiscal year Kendra Luke Senior Manager www.pleasanthillrec.com & get invited to the Annual Ap- Holly Frates Program Supervisor preciation Party! Cassie Eternal Trip/Nutrition Coord. Karen McKimmy Administrative Asst. Dana Krider Care Manager Susan Yoshizaki Chef
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SERVICES SERVICES
Advance Health Care Directives Workshop HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy) Assistance in preparing an Advanced Health Care Directive provid- Provides free, objective counseling and advocacy to Medicare ben- ed by Contra Costa Senior Legal Services & CSAA Insurance eficiaries and their families who need assistance with enrollment Group’s Legal Division. Must be 60 years of age or older. Appoint- and issues involving Medicare and associated programs, including ments required—call front desk to schedule. prescription drug coverage. Appointments required (925) 602-4168.
10/15, 1:30pm-4:30pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday; 1pm - 4pm
For general information call (925) 602-4163 Care Management Program Provides resources and services to help seniors remain living inde- iHelp - iHelp is on summer break and will return on Octo- pendently, safely and with dignity for as long as possible. This pro- ber 10th. The Mac Users Group will continue to meet gram is partially funded with the CCC Community Block Grant. throughout the summer. Hours and days vary, call for an appt; 798-8788 ext. 640 General help for Mac, iPad & iPhone users. Bring your questions and your equipment! Facilitator: Rick Calicura, DVMUG C.C. Cafe 2nd & 4th Thursday; 10am-12pm Reservations required by noon on prior business day: 771-7641. Mac Users Group Discussion - Facilitator: Donald Turner Menu on page 11. No membership or PH residency required. First time eating with us? Come 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. 1st & 3rd Thursday; 10:30am-12pm
Monday - Friday; lunch served at noon Memory Screening Suggested donation of $3; if under 60 years of age $5 fee Provided in partnership with Senior Helpers. Drop-in only. Coffee Lounge 2nd Thursday; 10am-12pm
A minimal payment of 50¢ per day requested for coffee. The Senior Club generously supports the coffee stations but requests contribu- Notary Service tions to enable continuation of this service as costs rise. Thank you. Drop-in only, no appointment required. Provided by Florence Moy
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 10:30am-11:30am Consult an Attorney Program Free general advisory and self-help services. No wills, trusts or Open Computer Lab - Members Only! Estate Planning help. Appointment Required. Call to schedule or inquire about requirements (925) 798-8788. 15 PC’s with Windows 7; 1 with Windows 8 & 4 Mac’s. Fees for printing services. Facilitators available to help with basic questions. 1st Tuesday, 9am-11:30am Mon 9am-12pm; Tues 12pm-3pm; Wed 9am-11:45am; Fri
12pm-3pm Easy Listeners Are you or someone you know homebound and looking for some Transportation Services friendly conversation? Sign-up for our Easy Listeners Program and receive a phone call from one of our awesome volunteers on a reg- The following services are not affiliated with or provided through the ular basis. How often is up to you! Call the front desk to get your PH Senior Center. If you have questions please the number listed. name on the list. County Link: (925) 680-2045
PH Senior Van: (925) 671-5272 Healing through Grief Addressing the challenges of loss. Through sharing find comfort, Transportation Tickets—New Information! courage and personal reward. Drop-in only. County Connection has eliminated their paper tickets and month- Tuesdays, 10-11:30am ly passes and moved to a Clipper Card only system. The Senior Center is no longer selling County Connection tickets.
For more information call (925) 676-7500 *Please note our Book Library cannot accept hard back books. Thank you for continuing to support Video Library - Members Only! our Book Library! Members can check out up to 5 movies at a time. New and gently used DVD donations gladly accepted. Returns go to the front desk during off hours. New DVD’s added regularly plus the Friday Flik additions! Have old eyeglasses? Monday - Friday; 10am-1pm The Lions Club of PH has a dona- tion box located on the counter in the Coffee Lounge. Pleasant Hill Senior Center 4 September 2019
MONTHLY EVENTS MONTHLY PROGRAMS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST—All welcome! Trip Meeting featuring Sun., Sept. 1: 8:30-10:30am in the Chateau Rm PLEASANT GETAWAYS Enjoy a stack of pancakes, scrambled eggs and sau- Tues., Sept. 3; 1pm in the Chateau Rm sage with bottomless orange juice and coffee. Special addition, biscuits and sausage gravy! Not your average meeting… Adults (11+): $5 Don’t miss the unveiling of the December 2019 trips! Those attending the Trip Meeting get first opportunity to Children (5-10): $3 register for all new trips plus a possible chance to win Ages 4 & under are FREE! our new “Getaway Bucks”. BEST DEAL IN TOWN!
ANNIVERSARY PARTY FRIDAY FLIK Friday, Sept. 27 at noon in the Chateau Room Fri., Sept. 20 at 1pm The Senior Center is celebrating 64 years! Travel POMS across the seas on our cruise ship. We aren’t sure where we are going but we know we will have a deli- An uplifting comedy about Martha, a woman who moves into a retirement community and starts a cheer- cious chef-prepared lunch featuring Chicken Cordon leading squad with her fellow residents, proving that it’s Bleu and an awesome comedy show from the hilarious never too late to follow your dreams. Ms. Sandra Risser. Rated: PG-13 ● Run Time: 1hr 30 mins ● Released: 2019
Tickets: $15 before Sept. 13, $20 after; on sale now Non-members pay $5 more. Click here for tickets All Friday Fliks are added to our DVD library after they are
AARP SAFE DRIVER CLASSES CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR Learn the most current rules of the road, defensive driving SUMMER BOCCE CHAMPIONS techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely. Refresher course is only for those who have taken the full course in the last 3 years. Payment (checks only-made out to AARP) due at time of registration. $20/ $15 AARP members. Space is limited, register early. Please note: we cannot accept registration without check.
Refresher Class: Wednesday, Sept. 25: 1-6pm, Classrooms
at PH Senior Center Pleasant Hill Senior Center 5 September 2019
SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL PROGRAMS
NEW Wellness Classes: Nutrition Workshops Instructor: Janet Franklin, RD
The MIND Diet: Can it Prevent Cognitive Decline? Learn about the MIND Diet that has been shown to slow cogni- tive decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. 2212.101 9/16 M 10am-11:30am PHSC Game Room Fee: $31/$25(Dist. Res) Healthy Eating with Minimal Cooking: This class will cover shortcuts and strategies for eating well while minimizing the effort involved. Learn ideas and examples for putting together balanced meals and snacks with nutrients seniors need while avoiding low-quality unhealthy convenience foods 2212.102 9/23 M 10am-11:30am PHSC Game Room Fee: $31/$25(Dist. Res) Consumer Beware: Smart Supermarket Strategies: This class will expose the strategies and marketing gimmicks used by food product manufacturers. Learn how to evaluate products based on healthfulness, quality and value. 2212.103 9/30 M 10am-11:30am PHSC Game Room Fee: $31/$25(Dist. Res) Dietary Supplements: Helpful or Hazardous: Supplements are not regulated by the FDA and the claims on the packaging are often unproven and misleading. How do you know if they are safe and/or effective? 2212.104 10/7 M 10am-11:30am PHSC Game Room Fee: $31/$25(Dist. Res) Quick & Nutritious Dishes: Cooking Demo & Tasting Banquet: Add some new simple recipes to your repertoire. Come hungry and join us for a live cooking demonstration. Price includes fee for cost of food. 2212.105 10/14 M 11am-12:30pm PHSC Game Room Fee: $31/$25(Dist. Res)
Advance Registration Required. To Register, call 798-8788, go online to www.pleasanthillrec.com or visit the Senior Center.
Care Management Series Presents… “Be Safe & Sound In Your Home” Thursday, Sept. 12th at 2pm in the Dining Room A presentation of safety precautions and maintenance issues surrounding your home. Expect funny stories and embarrassing situa- tions to bring humor to your heart and tears to your eyes! Presented by Carol Tracy-Handy Ma’am * Free, but please RSVP to 798-8788 or online
Medicare 2020-What you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 1pm in the Chateau Room What’s happening with your Medicare drug or Advantage plan for the coming year? Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15th-Dec. 7th. Every year plans can and do change their covered drugs, co-pays, doctor networks and more. Even if you like your current plan, it may no longer be best for you in 2020. Also, your needs may have changed. During this presentation, you will get an overview of the 2020 changes affecting Medicare Prescription and Advantage Plans in our county. You’ll learn about coverage options and receive helpful handouts. No selling, just help. For more info visit: www.cchicap.org Presented by Contra Costa County HICAP Medicare Counseling * Free, but please RSVP to 798-8788 or online
For the PHRPD Refund Policy on all special events please visit www.pleasanthillrec.com /178/Refund-Policy Pleasant Hill Senior Center 6 September 2019
FITNESS FITNESS/ENRICHMENT
Fit for Life—Senior Aerobics!- Tari Nicholson Beginning Tai-Chi Chuan and Qigong - Bryce Ikeda Easy to follow moves to great music that can be modified for every Introduction to the Tai Chi Chuan Yang style long form. Through fitness level! Includes stretching and strength training. gentle movements and meditative breathing, students will improve Senior Center: Dance Studio balance, relieve stress and quiet the mind. Open to all levels. 8-class punch card: $50 Senior Center: Dance Studio Monthly Fee: $43/$35 (Dist. Res.) $60/$48 (Dist. Res.) Senior Club Members: $40/$32 (Dist. Res.) 2210.101 9/11-10/2 W 10:00-11:15am
2215.101 9/3-9/26 Tu/Th 9:00-10:00am Intermediate Tai-Chi Chuan and Qigong - Bryce Ikeda
The Intermediate class is an ongoing practice of Tia Chi Chuan Flex for Fitness - Varies Yang style long form, for those comfortable with the Yang Style first Band exercises and more! All ability levels welcome. set and would like to continue learning beyond the first set. Mon; 1:00pm in Dance Studio Senior Center: Dance Studio Wed/Fri; 9:30am & 10:30am in Classrooms 1 & 2 $60/$48 (Dist. Res.)
12-class punch card: $18/$15 (Dist. Res.) 2218.101 9/11-10/2 W 11:30am-12:30pm Senior Club Members: $15/$12 (Dist. Res.) Line Dance - Millie Dusha Gentle Pilates & Functional Fitness - Alison Klippel Partners not required. Please refrain from wearing heavy perfumes & scents—instructor experiences perfume allergies. Pay at class Improve balance, build core strength & maintain muscle. Bring light weights, a pillow case and water. Senior Center: Dance Studio Senior Center: Dance Studio Saturday drop-in: 1 class=$5 2=$8 3=$10 (same day) 6-class punch card: $90 Basics (for the true beginner) 8:15-9:00am 8-classes: $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) Beginners (basic knowledge required) 9:00-10:00am
Senior Club Members: $92/$77 (Dist. Res.) Improver (more advanced steps) 10:00-11:00am
2238.101 9/4-10/23 W 1:00-2:00pm Intermediate (most advanced) 11:15-12:30pm
- No class: 9/14, 9/21 Gentle Yoga - Maxine Davi Fun & healthy mind/body activity to help what’s ailing you! Bring a Weight & Strength Training - Debbie Murdock, CPT yoga mat and light blanket. Wear loose clothing. Jump-start your day with a combination of low-impact weight work. Senior Center: Dance Studio Students should bring hand weights and a mat. 5-class punch card: $75 Senior Center: AM Classrooms/PM Dance Studio 8-classes: $119/$104 (Dist. Res.) 7-class punch card: $70 Senior Club Members: $111/$96 (Dist. Res.) M/Th 8:15-9:15am; 9:25-10:25am; 5:25-6:25pm
2235.101 9/5-10/24 Th 10:30-11:30am -No class 9/2, 9/26, 9/30, 10/3, 10/7 (PM class only)
Zumba® Gold - Janet Tilander Dance Choreography - Dianna Rowley NEW! Easy to follow class is the lower impact version of Zumba® A fun new way to get moving! Learn simple yet famous choreogra- phy. Impress your family and friends. No experience required. Senior Center: Dance Studio Senior Center: Dance Studio 8-class punch card: $68 “THRILLER” BY MICHAEL JACKSON Monday’s & Friday’s: 10:00-10:50am 5 classes/ $77/$62 (Dist. Res.)
Stretch and Be Fit...with a smile - Darlene Roth 2355.103 10/3-10/31 Th 1:30pm-2:15pm Designed to improve your balance & coordination with a wide varie- ty of exercises including floor warm ups, resistance bands, simple yoga poses and dance moves. Bring your own yoga mat. PH Senior Center: Dance Studio 8-class Anytime punch card: $68 Tuesday’s 10:30am-11:30am
For the PHRPD Refund Policy on all classes please visit www.pleasanthillrec.com /178/Refund-Policy Pleasant Hill Senior Center 7 September 2019
FITNESS/ ENRICHMENT ENRICHMENT
Quilting Courses - Carol Madsen New Classes!
More information can be found online: www.pleasanthillrec.com Smart Phone Workshop- Crystal Lin Senior Center: Room varies depending on class Don't know what a smart phone is? Think your smart phone is smarter Beginning Quilting than you? This workshop will help! The first hour will go over the basic components of the phone and the second hour will teach about the 10 classes I $71/$57 (Dist. Res.) accessibility features. Senior Club Members: $66/$52 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Game Room 2243.101 9/16-11/25 M 12:30-3:00pm Androids: 1 workshop I $12/$10 (Dist. Res.) -No class on 11/11 2304.104 10/18 Fri 9:30-11:30am
Quilting: Beyond the Basics iPhones: 1 workshop I $12/$10 (Dist. Res.) 10 classes I $75/$60 (Dist. Res.) 2304.105 11/15 Fri 9:30-11:30am
Senior Club Members: $69/$54 (Dist. Res.) Living Joyfully– Victoria O’Kane 2244.101 9/16-11/25 M 9:00am-12:00pm If you are not as happy as you’d like, then this class is a must! Students -No class on 11/11 will learn how to find joy within themselves and how to live in that joy. Senior Center: Classroom2 Quilting Basics + $84/$69 (Dist. Res.) 10 classes I $80/$65 (Dist. Res.) 2260.101 9/3-9/24 Tu 12pm-2pm Senior Club Members: $74/$59 (Dist. Res.) 2245.101 9/17-12/10 Tu 6:30-9:00pm Living MORE Joyfully– Victoria O’Kane -No class on 11/26 Learn and hone the skills to heal emotional damage and raise your self -esteem will teach you how to improve the quality of your life. Saturday Quilt-In: Focus on projects: $50 for 5 / $15 drop-in Senior Center: Classroom2 10/12, 11/2, 12/7 8:30am-1:30pm $84/$69 (Dist. Res.)
2260.102 10/8-10/29 Tu 12pm-2pm Exploring Watercolor - Casey White Perfect for the artist who wants a fresh start or needs a gentle push Puppetry Workout for the Hands & Heart - Dianna Rowley along the way. This NEW class offers a unique combination of hand exercises, vocal Senior Center: Arts & Crafts Room sounds and character puppet play. No experience required and pup- pets are provided. 6-classes: $100/$85 (Dist. Res.) Senior Center: Dance Studio Senior Club Members: $92/$77 (Dist. Res.) $62/$50 (Dist. Res.) 2231.101 9/10-10/22 Tu 9:30am-12:00pm 2355.101 9/5-9/26 Th 1:30pm-2:15pm
2231.102 9/12-10/24 Th 1:00-3:30pm -No class on 10/1, 10/3 Brain Body Fitness - Dianna Rowley This class unites the brain and body through a series of exercises in- iPhone Basics - Clark Murray cluding isolations, stretching, opposition training, coordination, strength Covers iPhone basic usage such as voice calls, texting, email & pho- and balance work. Each class is different! No experience necessary tos. There is also an overview of common Apple & third party apps. and work can be done from a chair. The Control Panel, iCloud & device connections will also be discussed. Senior Center: Dance Studio Senior Center: Game Room $62/$50 (Dist. Res.)
4 classes I $22/$18(Dist. Res.) 2354.101 9/5-9/26 Th 12:30pm-1:15pm
2304.101 9/4-9/25 W 3:00pm-4:00pm Golden Notes - Doug Emigh Mindfulness Meditation Practice - Tra Boxer Love to sing and can read music? Join us! Students need to bring a 3- Learn useful meditation techniques and practices that help reduce ring black binder to the first class. $10 lab fee payable to instructor at stress, improve memory an dlower the risk of serious health conditions. first class to help defray cost of accompanist. Mindfulness will calm your mind and promote healthy sleep. Senior Center: Chateau Room Senior Center: Classrooms 12-weeks: $56/$45 (Dist. Res.)
$60/$48 (Dist. Res.) Senior Club Members: $52/$41 (Dist. Res.)
2248.101 9/12-10/31 Th 5:30pm-7:00pm 2350.101 9/17-12/10 Tu 9:30-11:30am
- No class 11/26, 11/12 class is from 1:30pm-3:30pm Pleasant Hill Senior Center 8 September 2019
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
“AMISTAD” – Spanish Resource Group Facilitator: Cloty MEN’S CORNER Coordinator: Richard, 937-2924
Wednesdays, 9:30am to 12pm Discussion on current events, politics, financial world & more!
Tuesday, 2pm AMERICAN MAH JONGG - Drop In Tuesday, 12:30pm to 3:45pm Coordinator: Sue PATHFINDERS - Walking Group Coordinators: Colleen, 707-599- 6264 May, 408-8609. Meet in the PHSC on Tues. for departure. We Friday, 1pm to 4pm - Drop-in for experienced players. Coordinator: walk approx.1.5 hours and split our time between exploring the Barbara, 658-0121, streets of PH and walking the Canal Trail. $1 donation Tuesday, 8:30am-10am (SC library/lounge)
BOUTIQUE GROUP Coordinator: Edna, 323-8281 PINOCHLE Coordinator: (M) Jan, 979-0202; (Th) Annie, 391-5531 Monday/Thursday, 9am to 11:30am All welcome! No partner required - some experience required.
BINGO Monday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm / Thursday, 1pm to 4pm Wednesday, lunch served at 11:30am, Games begin at 12pm $2 donation on Mondays / $1 donation on Thursdays
Cost: $7 for a 10-game pack, special games & daubers are extra OPEN GAME ROOM Lunch: $3 donation, $5/under 60 yrs. old. Must reserve week before. Drop-ins welcome! Limited space—first come first serve. Bistro lunch served—Menu on page 11. Mondays, 1pm-4pm
BOCCE - Coordinators: Carol, 229-4098 or Sandra, 372-0690 SENIOR BRIDGE - Coordinator: Peggy, 672-6878 Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday; 9:00am at Rodgers-Smith Park Drop-ins welcome!
Must pre-register for season. Contact coordinators for details Tuesday, 10am to 2pm
BOOK CLUB - facilitated by the P.H. Library SPANISH BOOK CLUB ”Tertulia Literaria” 1st Monday of month, 12pm to 1pm 3rd Thursday, 1pm-3pm Contact Adriana Nino for book selection, [email protected] La sombra del cipres es larga, Author, Miguel Delibes
Facilitators: Beatriz, 849-5908 & Katia , 963-7226. Call BUNCO facilitators to reserve a spot-space is limited. September 24th - Last Tuesday of the month, 2-5pm TEA DANCE Bring snack food item plus $4/person at the door only Live DJ, refreshments and dancing. No partners required.
Thursdays, 1pm to 4pm CHESS - Coordinator: Steve, [email protected] $3 per person 2nd & 4th Friday of month, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Drop-ins welcome; basic knowledge of chess required TED TALKS & DISCUSSION - Coordinator: Jeannette & Leo
Bring your chess boards 2-4 videos shown—based on time. Topics change monthly.
1st Friday , 10am to 11:30am EXPLORERS Hiking Group Coordinator: May, 228-8218. Hike the hills of Mt. Diablo to the hills of San Francisco! Join us for our 5 to 8 mile Thursday hikes, starting at 8:30 a.m. Membership required. Contact TUESDAY TALKERS Facilitator: Anne, 349-6543 May for details to join-leave message. Details will follow by email. Do you have something to say and no one to say it to? If so, Schedule Lunch consider joining us. We talk about current events, theatre, movies, books, articles and more. September 12 Pleasant Hill Hike Picnic Tuesdays, 10:30am to noon September 26 Pleasant Hill /DVC TBD WIT AND WISDOM MAGIC OF CONTROVERSY Coordinator: Wilda, 682-4135. Discuss A stimulating interaction of ideas and life experiences. Topics will important questions that affect each one of us in a civilized manner. be provided by the leader. Choose what you prefer to talk about.
Wednesday, 1pm to 2:30pm Thursdays, 10:30am to noon
MARATHON BRIDGE Coordinator: Barbara, 689-3591 Advance registration required.
Monday, 12:30pm to 3:30pm
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CARE MANAGEMENT SUNSHINE
Dear Center Members, I quite often talk about affordable housing in my column, but there is one more piece of advice I would like to share. I have had this conversation SUNSHINE REPORT several times recently with either seniors, or adult children who are helping Please contact our Sunshine Chair, Marianne Tannehill, their parent look for affordable housing. The conversation goes something (682-4694) with updates for our Sunshine Report - sad news, good news or great news! Thank you to those who like this; Senior “I've called everywhere, and no one answers the phone” have donated through their membership. Best wishes to all Me “Who have you called?” Senior “Oh, I don’t remember, just everyone“ of our August birthdays! The next most common conversation is: Senior “I am on the waitlist” Me, “What waitlist?” Senior “I don’t know, but they’re going to call when If you know someone who is ill, injured or has passed away please fill out a form at the front desk so we can something becomes available” Me “Who is going to call?” send a card to the person or their family. Thank you. LAUGH FOR THE MONTH: When you start the process of looking for affordable housing you need to keep very detailed records. First thing to do, go to the dollar tree and pur- M: "I have your next assignment 007. I'm sending you to a chase a notebook, just like we buy the kids for back-to-school. Every effort party.” you make has to be logged into your Housing Journal. This includes: 007: "What are my orders?" who you contacted, how you contacted them, and who responded to you. Also, keep in mind, if you are dealing with the Housing Authority of Contra M: "Mingle, Meet people, Make friends....Bond, Costa County , you will need an email address to apply. Nothing is done James. Bond." over the phone anymore. Housing applications and waitlists are tracked GOOD NEWS: Best wishes to new first time grandmoth- online. (Don’t have a computer? Use our FREE Computer Lab!) Second, ers: Kathie Whitehead and Kathrine Guilford! when it comes to your housing research, you’ll find there are many different entities who are involved with subsidized housing. You need to know which GET WELL CARDS SENT: one you have applied to, not just the properties they are in charge of. This Inge Noble Joyce Swearingen Cassie Eternal is important because when it comes to income, the income limits (minimum and maximum) will vary. That’s right , I just said minimum income. Most CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: Chris Myrtle Walter Stephen people are aware that for some Subsided Housing, like Section 8, you can’t make over a certain amount, per year. Other entities, like Satellite Afford- able Housing Associates (SAHA), there is a minimum you have to make annually in order to pay the rent. So the morale of the story, there is no one formula used to see who qualifies for subsidized housing. Be sure to keep an accurate journal of all of the research, you have done and hopeful- ly it will pay off in the end. Happy Labor Day and Grandparents Day to you all,! Fondly, Dana
CHEF’S LUNCH: It’s Salad Season! Fridays at 11:30am; tickets stop being sold at 12:30pm ● No reservations required (vegetarian options available) $7 General / $5 SC Members ● $45 for 10-lunch punch card (available only to members)
Salad season includes the featured salad below as well as desserts and other tasty surprises!
Sept. 6 - Tuna Nicoise Sept. 27 - No Lunch-Anniversary Party Sept. 13 - Chicken Waldorf
Sept. 20 - Ham Salad
Pleasant Hill Senior Center 10 September 2019
ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEER CORNER
DONATIONS NEEDED VOLUNTEER CORNER If you are interested in volunteering and have never filled out Boutique: The PHSC Boutique group needs red yarn to make the volunteer application, please visit the front desk and fill one hats for the annual Red Cross “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program for out and our Volunteer Chair will contact you! newborns at the Children’s Hospital. Yarn has to be: Red, Cotton or Acrylic, Medium to Heavy weight & machine washable. Thank you to all of our hard working volunteers. Over the last fiscal year, our volunteers worked 23,500 hours. We have vol- Holiday Boutique: We are collecting donations of your gently unteers that do so many different jobs around the Senior Cen- used jewelry for our Holiday Boutique fundraiser. Please drop off ter and the Community-be sure to Thank them for their dedica- by Oct. 31. Questions: Call Helen: 925-937-7466 tion the next time you see them working! Candy: Trunk or Treat! We are collecting candy for the annual PHRPD Trunk or Treat event in October. Candy must be individual-
ly wrapped items. All donations may be dropped off at the Front Desk at the Senior Cen- ter during business hours. Thank you for supporting our programs! Volunteer With AARP Tax Aid
PHSC Scholarship Program-Apply Now! Do you like working with people? Are you good with numbers?
Did you know the Senior Club offers a Scholarship program for AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to become members of a current senior members who may need financial assistance in team providing free tax preparation for individuals of all ages resid- order to attend Senior Center events, day trips (casino trips ex- ing in Contra Costa County. Tax-Aide volunteer positions include cluded) and fitness or enrichment classes. Tax Counselors who are trained by Tax-Aide and certified by IRS, If cost has been a factor in your participation please consider and Client Facilitators, who schedule appointments and assist cli- ents at tax sites. Orientation is in November 2019, classes for tax applying for a scholarship - That’s why we have it! counselors start in January 2020. Service is from February through The success of this program is dependent upon financial dona- April 15, 2020. tions. For more information on how to donate or how to apply, please stop by the Senior Center Front Desk or visit our website If interested, apply online at www.aarp.org/taxvolunteer or call (925) to download an application. 726-3199 for additional information.
Thank you to our PHSC Partners & Supporters!
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The services advertised above are not affiliated with or provided through the Pleasant Hill Senior Center. The Pleasant Hill Senior Center is not responsible for, and clearly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained from our paid sponsors. PleasantC.C. Hill Senior Café Center Menu 11 C.C. CaféSeptember Menu 2019 September C.C. Café MENU You can pick up our calendar style menus in the Dining Room at the Senior Center.
Monday’s Thursday’s
9th - Grandparents Day! R: Veal Parmesan, Italian Veggies, Pasta, 5th - R: Cheese Omelet, Pork Sausage, Red Potatoes, Green Salad, Mandarin Oranges B; Sunflower Seed Butter & Jelly, Steamed Spinach, Muffin (Choice of Sliced Pears) B: Meat- Fruit Punch, Veggie Salad, Applesauce loaf Sandwich, Carrot Raisin Salad, Green Salad, Watermel- 16th - R: Turkey Enchilada Bake, Orange-Pine Juice, Corn, Spinach on Salad, Cookie (Sliced Peaches) B: Tuna Salad Sandwich, Zucchini 12th - R: Chicken Tamale, Corn, Broccoli, Coconut Cream Salad, Fruit Pie (Choice of Fresh Fruit) B: Macaroni Salad w/ Turkey & 23rd - First Day of Fall! R: Chicken & White Bean Chili, Orange Cheese, 4-Bean Salad, Fruit Cocktail Juice, Veggies, Green Salad, Cornbread, Chocolate Pudding 19th - R: Baked Ham, Yams, Veggies, Green Salad, Fresh (Choice of Mixed Fruit) B: Cottage Cheese, Tomato Juice, Pasta Fruit B: Mock Crab Salad, Potato Salad, Carrot Raisin Sal- Salad, Diced Pears ad, Fresh Fruit
30th - R: Stuffed Bell Pepper, Minestrone, Scalloped Potatoes, 26th - R: Swiss Beef Patty, Veggies, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Red Velvet Cake (Choice of Fresh Fruit) B: Macaro- Lemon Gelatin (Choice of Diet Lemon Gelatin) B: Chef’s ni Salad w/ Turkey & Cheese, Beets & Onions, 4 Bean Salad, Man- Salad, Fruit Punch, Citrus Fruit darin Oranges Friday’s Tuesday’s 6th - R: Mushroom Chicken, Pasta, Veggies, Green Beans, 3rd - Labor Day Celebration! R: Krabby Cake, Clam Chowder, Scal- Ice Cream (Choice of Fresh Fruit) B: Seafood Louie Salad, loped Potatoes, Broccoli, Fresh Fruit B: Hard Boiled Eggs, Pasta Orange-Pine Juice, Fresh Fruit Salad, Apricots 13th - R: Pork Afritada, Rice, Apple Juice, Carrots, Green 10th - R: Curried Chicken Salad, Greens, Lentil Soup, 4-Bean Sal- Salad, Tropical Fruit B: Greek Yogurt, Coleslaw, Pasta Sal- ad, Carrots, Tropical Fruit B: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Potato ad, Diced Pears Salad, Beets & Onions, Pineapple Chunks 20th - R: Beef Stew, Stewed Tomatoes, Green Beans, Va- 17th - R: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Veggies, Green Salad, Cinnamon nilla Pudding (Choice of Fresh Fruit) B: Chicken Salad on Applesauce B: Egg Salad Sandwich, OJ, Green Salad, Mixed Fruit Greens, Broccoli Salad, Citrus Fruit
24th - R: Roast Turkey Sandwich, Mushroom Barley Soup, Beets & 27th - R: Tuna Salad Sandwich, Tomato Basil Soup, Pine- Onions, Potato Salad, Sherbet (Choice of Pineapple Chunks) B: apple Coleslaw, Zucchini Salad, Mandarin Oranges B: Hard Seafood Louie Salad, Orange-Pine Juice, Fresh Fruit Boiled Eggs, Potato Salad, Green Salad, Apricots Wednesday’s
4th - R: Turkey Salad Sandwich, Veggie Soup, Beets & Onions, Potato Salad, Citrus Fruit B: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Apple Juice, 4- Bean Salad, Mandarin Oranges
11th - R: Fish & Chips, Veggies, Pineapple Coleslaw, Cherry Gela- Call (925) 771-7641 to make your reservation. tin (Diet Cherry Gelatin) B: Roast Beef Sandwich, Pea Salad, Spin- Reservations must be made before 12pm the business day before ach Salad, Fresh Fruit service. Substitutions of Veggie Burger, Cheeseburger, Seafood Salad or Chef’s Salad can be made for Regular Meals. 18th - R: Chicken Fiesta Salad, Pork Posole Soup, Tortilla Chips B: IMPORTANT: If you are taking a class or will be eating your lunch Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Tomato Juice, Macaroni Salad, Apricots in a program other than the CC Café (ex: BINGO) you MUST order the Bistro Meal (B) or one of the salads and specify that AT THE 25th - R: Cheese Tortellini w/ Pesto, Sliced Carrots, Spinach Salad, TIME OF PLACING YOUR RESERVATION. Fresh Fruit B: Sunflower Seed Butter & Jelly, Grape Juice, 4-Bean R = Regular Meal Salad, Tropical Fruit B = Bistro Meal Pleasant Hill Senior Center 12 September 2019
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Important Information
Travel Office Hours Trip Departure Location Stay up to Date...Stay Connected! (925) 798-8747 ALL trips depart from the Old School More details on upcoming trips can be found on our web- House parking lot (unless otherwise noted) Mon-Fri.: 10am-2pm site www.pleasanthillrec.com/351/daytrips 2050 Oak Park Blvd., PH 94523 Closed 1st Tuesday of month for Sign up for our Travel E-News and receive updates, exclu- Pleasant Getaways Trip Mtg. at 1pm Bus departs ONTIME. Arrive early. sive videos & photos as well as occasional discounts!
Join us in the Chateau Room on September 3 for our Christmas in September Travel Meeting from 1pm-2:30pm for all the newest Extended & Day Trips for Dec. 2019! Upcoming trips (click the link to find out more information) In the Heights 8/24, Day in Sacramento 8/29, Hamilton 9/4, SF Movie Tour 9/5, Elvis on the POTOMAC 9/21, Patsy Cline 9/22, Anastasia 9/25, Mickey Mouse Exhibit 9/30, Yosemite SECOND DATE 9/16-9/18 (Call for details), CA Capital Airshow 10/6, Apple Hill 10/8, Fleet Week 10/12, Sharpsteen Museum 10/14, Island Breeze 10/20, Day of the Dead 10/29
Please note, all trips advertised in this publication are priced at the member price, non-members will pay an additional $10 charge for trips. Day Trips
Forever Motown - Modesto Gallo Center November 3rd Sunday | Cost: $130NR/$125R | Escort: Darlene Direct from New York, it’s Forever Motown—a blast from the past with your favorite songs from all the great ones! This flashy full-stage production features an all-star live band and the show’s original cast of nine terrific performers: G.C. Cameron, original lead singer of The Spinners; Glenn Leonard, a former lead singer of The Temptations; former members of The Marvelettes, and more! If you love the music of The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and other Motor City legends, this show is for you! Before the show, enjoy lunch at Dust Bowl Brewing with a limited menu for you to choose from (provided on bus). Arrive @ School House 10:40am/Board Bus & Depart by 11am/Return @ 8pm
THE FINAL SHOWS! Beach Blanket Babylon - SF SOLD OUT! Make sure to come to Trip Meeting to get your first chance at tickets like these. November 10th Sunday | Cost: $171NR/$166R | Escort: Jeannette Carolands Chateau Tour - Hillsborough - 15 Passengers ONLY! No Wheelchair Bus Available. One of the top San Francisco at- November 6th Wednesday | Cost: $85NR/$80R | Escort: Sue | An example of American Renais- tractions, Beach Blanket Babylon is the longest running musical sance and Beaux-Arts design, the building is a California Historical Landmark and is listed on revue in live theater history. Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Baby- the National Register of Historic Places. Carolands is one of the last great houses to be built lon follows Snow White as she takes a fast-paced journey around during the Gilded Age, a period of great mansion-building that included famous houses of the world in search of her prince charming. Beach Blanket Baby- the Vanderbilt family, such as Marble House, Biltmore Estate and The Breakers, and stately lon continues to delight everyone with its hilarious spoofs of pop California houses such as Filoli and The Huntington mansions. Enjoy a tour with docent as you culture, spectacular costumes and outrageously gigantic hats.
focus on all the California history you can soak up. There is no lunch provided on the tour, Please note, all seats are in Rear Cabaret, no stairs to climb. please eat before you come and bring yourself a snack. We will provide light snacks on the bus. Arrive @ School House 9:40am/Board Bus & Depart @ 10am/ Arrive @ School House 11:10am/Board Bus & Depart @ 11:30am/Return @ 6pm Return @ 5:30pm Pleasant Hill Senior Center 13 September 2019
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Aging Well with Cannabis - San Francisco November 12th Tuesday | Cost: $134NR/$129R | Escort: TBA | Aging Well with Cannabis Tour, San Francisco: Hosted by Emerald Country Tours, this full day experience is specially-curated for baby boomers, active adults, and retirees that are curious about cannabis and how it may improve wellness and quality of life. It includes a VIP cannabis shop visit and time in a cannabis consumption lounge. You will enjoy a tasty lunch, and an additional surprise point of interest in San Francisco. Throughout the day, you will learn about the biology of cannabis, it's therapeutic properties, the cultural cannabis movement, and why this historical San Francisco story is so special. This is a non-consumption tour, however you will be able to purchase cannabis and CBD products from the retail shop we visit. Arrive @ School House 7:55am/Board Bus & Depart By 8:15am/Return @ 4pm
Napa Mill & Sonoma Mission - 20 Passengers ONLY! November 14th Thursday | Cost: $122NR/$117R | Escort: Laroice | Visiting Bale Grist Mill in the heart of Napa Valley offers a fascinating peek into Californians’ rural heritage. Built in 1846 by Edward Turner Bale, this fully restored water-powered grist mill still grinds grain. Visitors can watch the original set of French Buhr millstones in action when the mil- ler grinds grain into Bale Mill flours and meals. Take a docent lead 1 hour tour of this amazing piece of milling history. After your tour, you will enjoy a picnic lunch with a sandwich of your choice from Cal Mart. After lunch, you will head on down a little farther into Napa to visit the Mission San Francisco Solano. Mission San Francisco Solano was the 21st built, it was the only mission built in Alta California af- ter Mexico gained independence from Spain. Arrive @ School House 7:40am/Board Bus & Depart @ 8am/Return @ 4:15pm
A Christmas Story the Musical - Sacramento November 17th Sunday | Cost: $126NR/$121R | Escort: Rita | Based on the perennial holiday movie favorite, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSI- CAL chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ry- der® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (“You’ll shoot your eye out kid!”). An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajam- as, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand be- tween Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Before the show, enjoy lunch on your own in Old Town Sacramento. Arrive @ School House 9:40am/ Board Bus & Depart By 10am/Return @ 6:30pm
Academy of Science Skin Exhibit November 20th Wednesday | Cost: $82NR/$77R | Escort: TBA Uniquely personal yet universal, skin forms a living interface between organ- isms and their environment—and is our public face to the world. Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity invites guests to explore the beauty and sophistica- tion of this organ through rarely seen scientific specimens, fascinating inter- actives, and thought-provoking investigations of a challenging subject that’s
far from black and white. Enjoy 4 hours of free time in the museum. Enjoy lunch on your own at the Café, menu’s will be provided on bus. Arrive @ School House 9:10am/Board Bus & Depart @ 9:30am/Return @ 6pm Pleasant Hill Senior Center September 2019
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Christmas in September - Are we crazy? No, just embracing those holiday feelings early. Come to Trip Meeting on September 3rd and join in our Holiday Spirit! Wear your reds, greens and Christmas themes! Mayflower tours will be here to celebrate with us and they will have deals and discounts for upcoming trips.
Join us from 1pm-2:30pm on September 3rd in the Chateau Room for the Pleasant Getaways Meeting - Christmas in September Edition with a special presentation from Joan from Mayflower Tours.
NEW! 2019/2020 Live Theater Schedule Find out when the newest trips to the theater will be from November 2019-May 2020 Pick up a brochure in the Travel Office or click here!
Pleasant Hill Senior Center September 2019
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES BY DAY
This list does not include class schedules or special events & programs. For the days & times of classes please see page 6 & 7.
MONDAY THURSDAY 9:00 am Open Computer Lab (Computer Rm) MDF 8:30 am Explorers (Meet in Library) 2nd & 4th DM 9:00 am Boutique (Arts & Crafts) DF 9:00 am Boutique (Art & Craft Rm) DF 12:00 pm Book Club (Game Rm) 1st DF 10:00 am iHelp (Computer Rm) 2nd & 4th DF 12:00 pm C.C. Café Lunch (Dining Rm) $@ 10:00 am Memory Screening (Conf. Rm) 2nd DF 12:30 pm Marathon Bridge (Classrooms) R 10:30 am Mac Users (Computer Rm) 1st & 3rd DF 1:00 pm Flex for Fitness (Dance Studio) D$ 10:30 am Wit & Wisdom (Game Rm) DF 1:00 pm Open Game Time/Scrabble Group (Game Rm) DF 12:00 pm C.C. Café Lunch (Dining Rm) $@ 6:30 pm Pinochle (Classrooms) $D 1:00 pm Pinochle (Classrooms) D$ TUESDAY 1:00 pm Spanish Book Club (Game Room) 3rd DF 8:30 am Pathfinders Gathering (Library Area) DF 1:00 pm Tea Dance (Chateau Rm) D$ 9:00 am Consult an Attorney (Conf. Rm) 1st @F FRIDAY 10:00 am Healing through Grief (Classroom 2) DF 9:30 am Flex for Fitness (Classrooms) D$ 10:00 am Senior Bridge (Classrooms) D 10:00 am Ted Talks (Computer Lab) 1st DF 9:30 am Board Meeting (Arts & Craft Rm) 1st D 10:30 am Flex for Fitness (Classrooms) D$ 10:30 am Tuesday Talkers (Game Rm) DF 11:30am Chef’s Lunch $D 10:30 am Notary Service (Conf. Rm) 2nd & 4th DF 12:00 pm C.C. Café Lunch (Dining Rm) $@ 12:00 pm C.C. Café Lunch (Dining Rm) $@ 12:00 pm Open Computer Lab (Computer Rm) MDF 12:00 pm Open Computer Lab (Computer Rm) MDF 12:30 pm Chess (Game Rm) 2nd & 4th DF 12:30 pm Mah Jongg (Game Rm) $D 1:00 pm Friday Flik (Chateau Rm) See Schedule DF 1:00 pm Trip Meeting (Chateau Rm) 1st DF 1:00 pm Mah Jongg (Classroom) $D 1:30 pm Adv. Health Care Dir. (Dining Rm) See Schedule @F SUNDAY 2:00 pm Men’s Corner (Arts & Crafts Rm) DF 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast (Chateau Rm) 1st $D 2:00 pm Bunco (Dining Rm) Last $D WEDNESDAY 9:00 am Open Computer Lab (Computer Rm) MDF 9:30 am Spanish Resource Group (Arts & Crafts Rm) FD 9:30 am Flex for Fitness (Classrooms) D$ 10:30 am Flex for Fitness (Classrooms) D$ 12:00 pm C.C. Café Lunch (Dining Rm) $@ 12:00 pm Bingo (Chateau Rm) $D CODES 1:00 pm Magic of Controversy (Game Rm) DF 1:00 pm HICAP - Medicare Counsel (Conf. Rm) 1st @F $ = Fee attached @ = Res./Appt. Required R = Pre-registration Required M = Membership required D = Drop-in’s accepted F = Free activity/service/class Pleasant Hill Senior Center September 2019 PRSRT STD Pleasant Hill Senior Center US Postage Paid 233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill Concord, CA CA 94523 PERMIT #835 Phone: (925) 798-8788
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Italicized events are trips being offered through our Travel Office. Call (925) 798-8747 for tickets. Sept. 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Board Mtg, 9:30am Pancake Breakfast, Hamilton SF Movie Tour 8:30am Center Closed Trip Mtg, 1pm Ted Talks, 10am 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
CMP Series, 2pm Yosemite Bus 1
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Elvis on the Yosemite Bus 2 Friday Flik, 1pm POTOMAC 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Anastasia Patsy Cline Anniv. Party, 12pm Tribute Bunco, 2pm AARP Refresher Class No Chef’s Lunch 29 30
Disney Museum