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Transportation: (530) 747-8240 Office: (530) 757-5696 Travelaires: (530) 753-4159 Volume XXXVI Number 3 Office Fax: (530) 758-0463 March 2012 $10.00/Year Subscription Email: [email protected] www.cityofdavis.org/cs/seniors ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY What’s Inside: Join us to celebrate the Irish tradition of St. Patrick’s Day SCD Events 2 with refreshments and entertainment on Thursday, March 15 at 12:30 p.m. We will have a special raffle for those who completed Tax Help 4 the Wellness Challenge at 12:30; at 12:45 piano by Paul Sheeran and violin by Diane Wagstaff; at 1:30 enjoy fiddlers of the Davis Waldorf Movies 5 School. Sign up for this free Senior Center activity by calling 757-5696. Support Groups 5
TITANIC MEMORIES RECALLED Fitness Classes 6 The 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is bringing Davis resident Joan Randall back to speak at the Davis Senior Center on Food Talks 6 Tuesday, April 3 at 3:30 p.m. Joan’s grandparents and mother, pictured at right, Games & Cards 7 were all Titanic survivors. Her mother, Louise Kink Pope, was four years old when NAMI Walk 7 the ship hit an iceberg and sank in 1912. She Ceramics Workshop 8 often told her survivor story after the wreck was discovered in 1985. (cont. on page 10) Culture Classes 9
BONJOUR LA FRANCE! Genealogy Club 9 The Senior Center and Senior Citizens of Davis Computer Groups 10 brings you Bonjour la France!, a celebration of French culture, on Tuesday, April 10, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Midstream Players Perform 10 Tickets for this annual international day fundraiser are $10 per person, $8 for SCD members, and will include Mental Health First Aid 11 French cuisine, as well as exciting entertainment and raffle prizes. Tickets will be available starting March 5. Supportive Services 12 Look for more information in the April Scene. Travelaires 13 2 Creating Quality of Life
SENIOR CITIZENS OF DAVIS Exploring New Possibilities
"I Love Lucy" is Back Evening Dance Cabaret Lucille Ball is brought to life Join us for an for the March show at the SCD early evening of Luncheon Theatre, Tuesday, March dance music, Friday, 13 at 11:30pm! March 23, provided Tons of laughter, absurd by our own SCD DJ. situations, and a hilarious red head Appetizers and a cash bar will be will bring smiles and memories to provided by SCD. Dancing from everyone. "I Love Lucy" captured 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Doors open at Celebration Continues the hearts of millions in the 1950s 4:45 pm. Tickets are $8 for SCD Let’s start with a and Judith Lynne Faverol imper- members, $10 for non-members, great big SCD “Thank You” to sonates this beloved icon with an and $10 at the door. our event attendees. With a incredible performance. Judith has sold-out crowd for the Febru- traveled through- SCD Spring Dinner Dance ary luncheon and a full out the United Instead of waiting busload for our fundraising States dazzling until the year-end holi- trip to Tahoe this month, hundreds of au- days to have an event like you’re making this a grand diences with this, SCD welcomes back start to a very special year. such reenact- a perennial favorite, The This year’s events are ments as the fa- Frank Oddo Quartet. Frank and the shaping up to be sellouts, so mous “Grape Stomping Escapade” group will entertain for an evening remember to get your tickets the “Chocolate Factory,” and eve- of dining and dancing delights on early to make sure you have ryone’s favorite commercial, Friday, April 20. (Please note this is a seat reserved. “Vitameatavegamin!” an event date change.) Please note the date This multi-talented actress Dinner is catered by Univer- change for our April “Spring has an uncanny ability to recreate sity Catering. Appetizers and a Dinner Dance.” Due to room the expressions and gimmicks of cash bar provided by SCD. Mixer maintenance, the event will Lucy during her greatest moments. starts at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 5:30 now be held on April 20. Laughter is the best medicine and p.m., dancing continues until 8:30 If you have any ques- we guarantee an overdose for eve- p.m. Tickets go on sale March 5, tions about attending our ryone at this luncheon! Sure to be $25 per person. Advanced tickets events or donating to our a sellout so buy your tickets early! only! various support funds, please Catering provided by Atria do not hesitate to contact us Covell Gardens and refreshments Sunshine Lady at 757-5696. by SCD. Tickets, $7 for SCD mem- Sunshine Lady Elisabeth bers, $10 for non-members, are on Bogren has sent: SCD Board of Directors sale now at the center’s front Thinking of You card to Amy John Gerlich—President desk. Feldman and Virnelle Triebsch. Wes Penny—Vice President No SCD Luncheon in April. Sympathy cards to family of Yvonne Butler—Secretary Instead, we’ll co-sponsor the Senior Nola Haggerty and family of Ce- Barbara Takesue—Treasurer Center’s annual International Party celia Killingsworth. Barbara Hodson Membership on April 10. Stay tuned for more Contact Elisabeth at 756- Vacant—General Services details. 5703 for sympathy, get well or Betty Iams—Past President thinking of you card requests.
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TRANSPORTATION FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ & ELDERLY NUTRITION Davis Community Transit This month we wel- PROGRAM come our new driver Sean Christiansen. Sean comes Cecilia Plascencia, Site Manager to DCT with experience -5870 Phone #: 747 from Unitrans. Our drivers Office Hours:- M F 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Alex and Shawna are in the process of dispatch training. Please be patient as Meal Highlights they are learning new skills and there is a lot to Join us in the Friendship Café, Monday — Friday at learn! 11:30 a.m. for good friends & great eats! Please remember to cancel your scheduled Friday, March 16 — "St. Partrick’s Day” rides at least 30 minutes before the bus arrives to Corned beef and cabbage with carrots and potatoes, pick you up. If you have questions about our no- rye bread and Emerald Isle dessert. show policy contact our Paratransit Coordinator James Haven at 747-8242. Tuesday, March 20 —”Brunch for Lunch” Pan-style omelet, turkey sausage patty, zucchini, bran Free Bus Vouchers Limited muffin and citrus cup. A limited number of free bus vouchers for Wednesday, March 28 Davis Community Transit (DCT) and YoloBus Special — “Happy Birthday” are available through the Senior Center. To qualify Join us for chicken for the vouchers, you must be over age 60 and qual- Marsala, brown rice ified to use one of these paratransit services. If you pilaf, chefs veggie have received vouchers after July 1, 2011, you are blend, fruit juice and not eligible for more vouchers until July 2012. There birthday cake. are no income restrictions. The program is funded through Area 4 Agency on Aging. Call the Senior Center at 757-5696 for more Bring your favorite coffee mug! information. The Senior Center is working together with ENP Driver Safety Class staff and volunteers to re- A eight-hour duce waste and do our part AARP Driver Safety to help the environment. Be- Class will be held on ginning March, we encourage Wednesday and lunch participants to bring Thursday, April 25 & your own coffee or tea mug. 26, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at The Senior Center has desig- the Senior Center. nated a secure storage space. Lunch volunteers Class size is limited, and advance registration is re- will show you where to rinse and dry your mug and quired. The cost is $12 for AARP members, and $14 where to store it. Thank you for supporting our for non-members. Register with your check to AARP ongoing efforts to go green! at the Senior Center front desk. 4 Creating Quality of Life
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
New Resource Guide Sign Up for Tax Help The 2012 Davis Senior Resource Guide is now AARP’s Tax Aide program is underway, available. You can pick up a copy of the guide at the providing free tax preparation for low- and middle- front desk of the Senior Center. The guide is online income individual taxpayers, with special attention at www.cityofdavis.org/cs/ to taxpayers 60 and older, seniors (click on Senior Resource although you do not have Guide.) to be a member of AARP or The guide is filled with over 60 years old to receive the names, phone numbers and help. websites of many services and Tax preparation ses- programs for older adults in Yo- sions are held at the Senior lo County. You'll find resources Center on Mondays, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays for advocacy, home care, legal 1:00—5:00 p.m., and Wednesdays noon - 8:30 p.m. assistance, transportation and many other needs in through mid-April. Call the center at 757-5696 to this handy 14-page document. make an appointment with a trained tax volunteer. Thanks to Senior Citizens of Davis for fund- ing the printing of the guide. Tax Aide Program Serves Many AARP’s Tax Aide Program assists almost 600 Hazardous Waste Pick-Up Service people in filing their tax returns from the Senior Senior and disabled Yolo County Residents Center every year at no cost. Dedicated volunteers who are unable to drive may call 1-866-714-8470 to make this program possible. schedule a free pickup of hazardous waste materi- Although the services offered by the pro- als. This service is underutilized, so please spread gram are free, donations to the Davis Senior Center the word to those who might need it. are always welcome to help offset the costs of pho- Here are just a few of the items that are con- tocopying and mailing reminders. sidered hazardous waste and can be accepted for pickup: fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint, house- Roadmap to Medicare 2012 hold cleaners, mercury thermometers, container- On Tuesday, April 24 at noon, we’ll try to ized syringes, and old medicines (uncontrolled). shed some light on who is eligible for Medicare, what you must do to Help with Utility Bills enroll, enrollment deadlines, and HEAP provides utility assistance once per your plan options. Barbara Walters, calendar year for qualifying households (income un- outreach coordinator for HICAP der $29,784 annually for a one-person household, (Health Insurance Counseling and $38,952 for a two-person household.) Advocacy Program) will be our pre- HEAP can also provide free weatherization senter. services. For an application, stop by the Senior Cen- You’re welcome to bring a brown bag lunch ter or call 669-5700. If you need help in completing to this free presentation. Please reserve your spot a HEAP application, make an appointment with Lisa by calling 757-5696. at 757-5696.
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MOVIES SUPPORT GROUPS
12:15 on Fridays. Join us! The Davis Senior Center does not endorse the opinions, services or products discussed in support March 2- Ides of March (2011), R, groups. The meetings are for informational and 1 hour 41 min sharing purposes only. Participants are encouraged An idealistic staffer for a newbie presi- to consider a variety of sources when making deci- dential candidate gets a crash course on sions about their health. dirty politics during his stint on the cam- paign trail. Alzheimer’s Support Group Wednesday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. March 9- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991),
PG-13, 2 hours 10 min Breathers Support Group A housewife who is unhappy with her Thursday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. life befriends a woman in a nursing home and is enthralled by the tales she tells of people she used to know. Hear! Here! Support Group Meets in Woodland this month. March 16- Far and Away (1992), PG-13, The group is planning for a program on trained 2 hours 20 min assistance dogs. A young man (Tom Cruise) leaves Ire- land with his landlord's daughter ( Ni- cole Kidman) after some trouble with Men’s Group her father, and they dream of owning Wednesday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. land at the big giveaway in Oklahoma Here’s a chance to gather in an informal social ca. 1893. When they get to the new setting, enjoy some cookies, and hear about topics land, they find jobs and begin saving of the men’s choosing. Drop by! money. Meanwhile, the woman's parents find out where she has gone and have come to America to find her and take her back. Parkinson’s Support Group Thursday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. March 23- Moneyball (2011), PG-13, (Please note new day) 2hours 13 min The story of Oakland A's general manag- er Billy Beane's successful attempt to Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group put together a baseball club on a budg- Tuesday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m. et by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
March 30- The Last Station (2009), R, Transitions Support Group 1 hour 52 min Wednesday, March 14 & 28 at 10:00 a.m. A historical drama that illustrates Rus- Whether you’re dealing with health problems, feel- sian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to ing blue, loss of a loved one, or just the trials of ag- balance fame and wealth with his com- ing, you can find insight and support with this mitment to a life devoid of material group. things.
Creating Quality of Life 6 HEALTH AND FITNESS
For more information, inquire at the Senior Center office, 757-5626. We encourage you to speak with your doctor before starting any exercise program to ensure your health and safety. Bones for Life Chair Yoga Afternoons Back, Hips, Knees Thru—Mar 14 Our Senior Center adds a (W 9:00—10:15 a.m.) $27 res/$34/$40 non-res Thursday afternoon Chair Yoga class starting April 5. Classes will be taught by Lisa Dynabands March 2—April 30 Erskine, our morning Yoga class instructor. (M,W,F 2:00—3:00 p.m.) $28 res/$28/$33 non-res
Feldenkrais (Continuing Students) March 6—27 Be Food Safe! (T, 10:15—11:15 a.m.) $22 res/$29/$35 non-res The USDA estimates that there are 48 million cases Feldenkrais (New Students) March 6—27 of foodborne illness that (T, 11:30—12:30 p.m.) $22 res/$29/$35 non-res occur each year in the U.S. Want to know how long you Fitness for Life 1, 2 & 3 March 2—30 can safely keep meat in the (MWF, 7:45—8:45 a.m.) class full refrigerator? Or how long to boil an egg? (MWF, 9:00—10:00 a.m.) class full Cyrus Soltani, center volunteer and former (MWF, 3:15—4:15 p.m.) $49 res/$56/$62 non-res restaurant manager for Ikea, will lead a discussion on food safety Wednesday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. Gaining Balance—Level 1 March 19 Cyrus will share information on safe food storage, (M, 1:00—2:30 p.m.) $14 res/$21/$27 non-res handling, and preparation; product dating and
labeling; and much more. Hula Dance March 1—29 Please sign up at the Davis Senior Center (Th, 1:30—2:30 p.m.) $10 res/$17/$23 non-res front desk for this free presentation 757-5696.
Pehlke Pacers/Walk & Talk Ongoing (M,W,F 8:45 a.m.) free High-Carb vs. Low-Carb Diet In the field of nutrition and diet research, Tai Chi/Chi Gung March 6—27 studies are conducted all over the (T, 9:00—10:00 a.m.) $21 res/$28/$34 non-res world concerning all aspects of diet. One major debate among Tap Dancing researchers in the U.S. today is (M, 3:00—4:00 p.m.) free which diet is “better:” high- carbohydrate or low-carbohydrate? Yoga – Intermediate March 1—29 On Monday, March 12 at (M,Th, 8:15—9:45 a.m.) $71 res/$78/$84 non-res 1:00 p.m., come learn about this debate and the difference between these two diets. The Yoga – Chair March 1—29 presentation will also address how research is (M,Th, 10:30—11:30 a.m.) $50 res/$57/$63 non-res conducted and what type of research is used to prove or disprove theories and how to distinguish Zumba March 2—30 between these on your own. (F, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.) $21 res/$28/$34 non-res This presentation is put on by a UC Davis undergraduate doing an individual project and is open to anyone who has an interest in nutrition. Please sign up at the front desk.
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Health Cont. GAMES AND CARDS The following game groups are led by volunteers and Come Walk with Us! may be cancelled on occasion. The Davis Senior Center invites you to join Duplicate Bridge us in this annual NamiWalks Event Saturday, April 28 through our Pehlke Pacers Team. Mondays - 12:30 p.m. To register, go to www.nami.org/walks, and join the “Pehlke Scrabble Pacers” in this na- Mondays - 1:00 p.m. tional effort to stamp out the stig- Mah Jongg ma of mental illness Mondays - 12:00 noon and send a message of hope and recovery. Stop by the front desk for more infor- Evening Social Bridge mation and for help registering online. Team cap- Mondays - 6:00 p.m. tain Maria Lucchesi will guide you through the Pinochle registration process. Spe- Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. cial thanks to Senior Citi- zens of Davis who will Poker once again donate to the Nami Yolo Chapter. Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m. Bingo SCD Style The Gift of Giving Whether you enjoy playing the Indian Star, Six & Nine Pack, 2 Postage Stamps, Railroad, the Kite or We gratefully acknowledge the following groups Blackout, we have it all at our weekly Bingo game for their contributions to the Senior Center: held every Thursday from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Snacks Duplicate Bridge – Monday $ 76 are provided. The cost is 25¢ per card for two games. Hem & Haw (SCD) $ 40
Members of Project Linus $ 24 Pinochle Players $ 12 Saturday Bingo—March 17 Tap Dancers $ 15 In addition to the ongoing weekly program, Watercolor Group Donation $ 300 Saturday Bingo is now being played on the third Thank you also to those who donated toward the Saturday of each month, 12:30 to 3:00 pm, with the following: exception of holiday weekends. Our next Saturday Greeting Cards $ 30 game will be on March 17 at 12:30 p.m. Handy Helpers $ 10 In keeping with Senior Citizens of Davis year- th Medical Equipment $ 290 long 40 anniversary Miscellaneous Programs & Services $ 15 celebration, SCD is offering $40 Tax Assistance $ 60 in additional prize money each Tea Affair $ 384 Saturday that Bingo is played Total Donations $ 1256 in 2012. So join your friends We appreciate your continued support! and have fun at Davis Senior Center Bingo!
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ARTS AND CRAFTS Ceramic Butterfly Sculpture Work- Watercolor Painting Scraps of this and that means shop that it is time for collage at the water- Celebrate the first day of Spring by having color class on Friday mornings. Carole some creative fun with clay Forest will be teaching on March 2, 9, & 16. Materials are $5. Other infor- in this "short but sweet" mation concerning supplies will be workshop! Local artist Hei- available at the class. Thanks to Carole di Bekebrede, creator of Cuteware, will lead you and all our volunteer teachers. step-by-step in making a clay butterfly to hang on an interior wall or outdoor garden fence. Betty Berteaux will take us back to watercolor Enjoy an 90-minute workshop on Tuesday, on the two following Fridays in March. March 20 at 10:00 a.m. The fee is $10 to register. A Come at 9:00 a.m. for set up. Instructions be- $15 fee for materials is payable to the instructor gins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at approximately 11:15. the first day of class. (This fee is per butterfly - limit two per person). All finished projects will be fired Project Linus of Yolo County and ready for display in about one week. You are invited to our gathering on Wednes- Please sign up at the center front desk. day, March 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. for a wonderful cause. Join us if you enjoy quilting, sewing or knitting. We Learn To Paint with Acrylic share ideas, patterns and companionship. The Senior Center still has spots available For more information please contact Diane for this two-day, six-hour Acrylics Painting work- McGee at [email protected] or call 753-3436. shop on two consecutive Fridays, March 2 and 9, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Pine Needle Basket Making is Back! Join artist Lynne Cunningham as she ex- Join our informal Pine Needle Basket group plores the flexibility and spontane- Monday mornings in the Valente room during our ity of painting with Acrylic while Open Art Studio hours (Mondays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.). enhancing skills, design, composi- Basket makers and aspiring basket makers are wel- tion, and color. This workshop is come to join this friendly group. intended for painters who want to Volunteer Lena Contre- learn acrylic painting and have fun ras will be on hand to give you with it, painters who want to ac- tips and help you get started. If quire skills in a new medium, or you are new to basket making, those who want to strengthen de- please contact Alisa Fisher at sign and composition in their paintings. 757-5696 to let her know when The cost is $80 for this two-day workshop. you'll be attending. Please register at the front desk.
Open Art Studio Hem & Haw The center’s Valente Room is open to all art Hem & Haw meets on Wednesdays, 1:00 - enthusiasts Monday mornings beginning at 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Anyone who loves to knit, crochet or Whether your medium is oil, acrylic, watercolor or stitch is welcome to join our friendly group. Just pine needles, you are welcome to bring your supplies drop in! and work on your project.
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SPECIAL INTEREST
Arm Chair Travel Dance & Jam Session Join Rick Pow- Our Music from the Back Room band invites ers, world traveler, as you to come, listen and dance if the spirit moves he recounts more of you! Friday, March 2 & 16 at 2:15 p.m. his worldwide adven- tures. On Tuesday, Davis Stamp Club March 27, 10:00 a.m. - We meet Tuesday, March 6, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 12:00 noon, Rick will show pictures and tell of his Everyone is welcome. For more information, call travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Anne Hance at 753-7265. Please sign up at the front desk, 757-5696 for this free program. Genealogy Club The topic for our next meeting on Monday, Russian Culture March 26 at 1:00 p.m. is Getting Ready for the 1940 The Russian Culture classes Census: Searching Without a Name Index, present- continue on Wednesdays at 9:00 ed by Stephen Morse. a.m. Feel free to pick and choose When the 1940 census is released in April which classes you prefer. 2012, it will not have a name index. So finding peo- February 29—Russian Art & Litera- ple in the census will involve searching by location ture instead. The census is organized by Enumeration March 7—Russian Music Districts (EDs), so the location needs to be convert- March 14—Russia and Science ed to an ED before the census can be accessed. Morse’s One-Step website contains numer- French Culture ous tools for obtaining EDs. This talk will present the The class on French cul- various tools and show circumstances in which each ture continues on Fridays at can be used. It will also demonstrate a tutorial quiz 10:30 a.m. at the center. Learn for determining the best tool to use in each specific about France and other French- situation. speaking countries and commu- Morse is the creator of the One-Step Web- nities. Come to all or some of site for which he has received both the Lifetime the remaining classes. Achievement Award and the Outstanding Contribu- March 2 - Cuisine of France & Haiti tion Award from the International Association of March 9 - Artistic Movements & Pieces Jewish Genealogical Societies, Award of Merit from March 16 - Celebrities/Historical Figures & Party the National Genealogical Society, first-ever Excel- lence Award from the Association of Professional Genealogists, and more.
Brain Games and Fitness Our library remains open to the public on There’s still time to get involved with Brain Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Volun- Games. Discover and participate in cognitive exer- teers are available during these hours to help with cises and games that can help you reach your questions. To learn more about the Davis Genealogy brain’s potential. This exciting new program was Club and Library, visit our website at developed by two UC Davis interns, Anya Alisova www.davisgenealogy.org or call Lisa Henderson at and Luiza Margaryan. This free program will be on 753-8943. Wednesdays, March 7 and 14 at 10:15 a.m. Creating Quality of Life 10
SPECIAL INTEREST cont.
Chinese Culture Club Midstream Players Performance The Chinese Culture Club will meet on Fri- The latest offering of this group day, March 9 & 23 1:00—3:00 p.m. The group en- is an adaptation of The Red Feather joys exercising, playing games and socializing to- Ladies Investment Group Activities. gether. Everyone is welcome. It’s a worldly farce, with ample ele- ments of self-deception and illu- Current Events Discussion Group sion—and the ultimate dose of reali- Everyone is welcome to drop in and join the ty. Holding the mirror up to nature and seeing our- discussion. Historical and timely events of interest selves laughing! are featured. The discussion group will meet on Join us Wednesday, March 21 at 3:00 p.m. for Fridays, March 2 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. the play, light refreshments, and good fellowship.
Mac Users Group Titanic (cont. from page 1) Mac Users will meet on Tues- Cameron’s film The Titanic was released in day, March 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the 1997, and Joan Randall was nudged into standing in Senior Center. For more information, since her mother died in 1992. She brought her fami- call Eric Thompson at 758-3098. ly’s Titanic story to the Senior Center in 1998. Davisites of all ag- Internet Users Group es are invited to join us as The next meeting of the Internet Users Joan briefly re-introduces Group will be in April. The topic, date and time will her mother, followed by be in the April Senior Scene. Announcements, and her own Titanic story. conversations about Internet topics, occur on the Joan anticipates her first IUG email list. If you are not on the list you can ocean cruise on April 10. A sign up at http://www.dcn.org/iug/iuglist.html Titanic Memorial Cruise will take her to that spot on Contacts: Anne Hance [email protected] or the Atlantic Ocean where her mother last saw her Lois Richter 758-5058. Aunt Maria and Uncle Vincenz Kink who went down with the ship. Nostalgics Singalong Please join us as we listen, then wish her a Our group of singing enthusi- bon voyage! Please reserve your seat by calling 757- asts gathers every Friday at 1:00 5696 or stop by the center’s front desk. A $2 dona- p.m. at the center. Please join in and tion is encouraged for this special program. sing along! Display Cabinet March 20th marks the first day of Spring! Queen Bees Stop by the display cabinet to view beautiful butterfly Join us for Game Day on Friday, portraits taken by Doyle Cutler. March 16 at 1:00 p.m. Bring a treat to During March, we’ll also display some inter- share and willingness to have fun. esting items related to the Titanic in advance of our We also invite you to join our upcoming 100-year anniversary program. Queen Bees group for lunch on Tuesday, March 20 If you are interested in displaying a hobby or at 11:30 a.m. at IHOP on Cowell Boulevard. Call collection of your own, please contact Alisa Fisher Joyce at 758-4757 if you would like to join us. 757-5696.
11 Creating Quality of Life MISCELLANEOUS
Mental Health First Aid Senior Citizen Commission A recent survey showed The city of Davis Senior Citizen Commission that one in five U.S. adults suffers will meet at the Senior Center on Thursday, March 8 from mental illness, and many of us at 2:30 p.m. Members of the will encounter someone in mental public are encouraged to attend health crisis. Just as CPR training these monthly public meetings - helps a layperson deal with a heart held every 2nd Thursday at 2:30 attack victim, Mental Health First p.m.—and voice their concerns Aid Training can help a layperson assist someone ex- and/or suggestions relating to matters affecting Davis periencing a mental health crisis, such as contem- seniors. plating suicide. In both situations, the goal is to help support an individual until appropriate professional Raffle Prize Donations help arrives. Help the Senior Center by donating new items On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, to use as raffle prizes at programs and special March 27, 28, 29, 1:00-5:00 p.m., the Senior Center events! If you have something you wish to donate will host a free, 12-hour Mental Health First Aid please call Alisa Fisher at 757-5696. Training course. Members of the public will be taught how to apply a five-step strategy in a variety of situations, such as helping someone through a Computer Tutoring Available panic attack, engaging with someone who may be The center has volunteers to show you how suicidal, or assessing an individual who has over- to use a computer. Make an appointment for one-on dosed. Trainees are also introduced to risk factors -one tutoring at the Senior Center by calling 757- and warning signs for mental health or substance use 5696. problems, engage in experiential activities that build understanding of the impact of illness on individuals Cell Phone Help and families; and learn information about evidence- Do you need help with your cell supported treatment and self-help strategies. This phone? We have a tutor available by ap- simple experience can make it easier to apply the pointment. Call the center at 757-5696. knowledge in a real life situation. The Senior Center is teaming up with NAMI- Yolo (the Yolo County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) to sponsor the training. The course will be provided by Yolo County Department of Alco- hol, Drug and Mental Health. (This program is sup- Senior Center Staff ported by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) of Yolo County.) Maria Lucchesi, Community Services Supervisor Enrollment is limited to 25 people, and Lisa DeAmicis - Information & Assistance attendance is required for the full 12 hours in order Coordinator to receive your course certificate (good for 3 years). Alisa Fisher - Program Coordinator To register, please call 757-5696. For more infor- Jan Butler - Senior Office Assistant mation online, go to www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
12 Creating Quality of Life SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Call the Davis Senior Center at 757-5696 for more Legal Consultations - Davis attorneys Bill Kopper information about services listed below. and Marian Cantor are available for brief appointments once a month. Information and Help Available We help guide you through the maze of programs Minor Home Repairs - Do you have a leaking faucet, and services available to older adults. Call our or a squeaky door? Do you need a light bulb or Information and Assistance Coordinator for an furnace filter changed? These and other minor appointment. home repairs can be done through Handy Helpers program. Advance Health Care Directives The “Advance Health Care Directive” kit is available Medical Equipment Loans - Check out wheelchairs, for a suggested donation of $2.50. walkers, crutches, canes, commodes, shower chairs & toilet seat raisers from our medical equipment- Are You OK? lending closet. Donations gratefully accepted. A daily computerized phone call from the Davis Police Department. If you answer the phone, they’ll Dianne Hinsz Memorial Scholarships - Scholarships know you are O.K. If not, they check on you. are available to pay for Senior Center classes for those who can’t afford it. To be eligible, your annual Blood Pressure Checks income must be below $26,950 for an individual or Free checks by American Medical Response (AMR) $30,800 for a couple. monthly each second Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Time Off for Caregivers - Do you need a break from Elder ID Program - Aimed at identifying care giving? This respite program, through Citizens “wanderers” so they can be quickly returned to Who Care, offers a safe, fun environment for frail loved ones. Photo and information are kept by law older adults on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays at the enforcement. Senior Center. (There is a charge for this program.) Call 758-3704 for information. Family Caregiver Program A resource specialist is available for consultations by Veterans’ Services - Consultations on services appointment. The service includes counseling, available to veterans on Mondays, March 12 & 19, resource information and service coordination. Call 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Information on disability aid, 666-8828. pensions, burial, dependent’s and survivor’s benefits, health care, prescription drugs and life Guide To Resources and Services for Older Adults in insurance, etc. Call 530-406-4850. Davis—Copies are available at the front desk or online at www.cityofdavis.org/cs/seniors/ then click This newsletter can be made available upon on the right column on Senior Resource Guide. request in an alternative format as required by Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have questions about Medicare, long-term Direct your request to: care, HMOs, or other health insurance matters, Community Services Department make an appointment with a HICAP volunteer (530) 757-5626; (530) 757-5666 (TDD) or counselor. [email protected]. Davis Travelaires A Non-Profit Travel Organization 646 A Street, Davis, CA 95616 (530) 753-4159 Office Hours : Tuesday—Thursday, 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Kay Jeffery, Executive Director; E-mail: [email protected] All Travelaires trips depart from the Target parking lot in Davis
Palm Springs Elegant Ladies-San Francisco Victorians March 14-18. Fabulous Palm Springs—Don't miss Thursday, June 7. With our guide, Craig Smith, tour this extraordinary trip which includes guided tours the three best Victorians open for private viewing in of Joshua Tree Nat'l. Park, Anza- Borrego Desert S.F. By bus, we will see the neighborhoods of the city State Park, Palm Springs Valley, reserved seating at which reflect the best examples of Victorian archi- the famed Palm Springs Follies, and more. $940 pp, tecture. Lunch at the Blue Muse. $98 dbl., ss add $300 Amador Flower Farm Thursday, June 21. Nestled in beautiful Shenandoah IMAX Valley, near the town of Plymouth, the farm boasts Thursday, March 29. Enjoy lunch at an old Sacra- 12 acres of gardens, and four acres of landscaped mento favorite, the Old Spaghetti Factory, then take demonstration gardens. Enjoy a guided tram tour of your seats for special showings at the IMAX Theatre. the grounds before siting down at our reserved pic- Thrill to the adventures of Lewis and Clark through nic tables for a gourmet boxed lunch. Be sure to the untamed west; also see the highly acclaimed browse the gift store before we leave to visit a local Born to be Wild, which documents the rescue of ele- winery for tasting. $75 phants and other animals in Africa. $60 Les Miserables Mama Mia! Wednesday, July 11. At the Orpheum Theatre in San Sunday, April 15. Mamma Mia! Join the millions of Francisco, the new 25th anniversary production of people around the world who have loved the magic the spectacular musical based on Victor Hugo’s clas- of ABBA's music and the enchanting tale of love, sic novel is breaking box office records. Enjoy this laughter and music. The show is at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Lunch at Canal Street Grille. magnificent show from our orchestra seats. Lunch $130 at Fog Harbor Fish House. $155 Lake Tahoe Castello di Amorosa Tuesday & Wednesday, July 24 & 25. Free time at Friday, April 27. Trip sold out. If you wish to go, put the Village at Squaw Valley. Lunch at Jake’s on the your name on the wait list. Lake, including Jake’s famous Hula Pie. Check into Embassy Suites located in the new development just Ring of Fire steps away from Stateline. Shop the many stores, do Wednesday, May 9. at the Fallon House Theatre in some gambling or ride the tram to Heavenly Valley. Columbia. Enjoy the tuneful, foot-stomping celebra- This evening, enjoy a cocktail reception and spend tion of America's legendary singer/ songwriter, John- the evening on your own. Next day, after a comple- ny Cash. His remarkable life story is told through his mentary breakfast, board the Tahoe Queen for a music, performed by gifted singers and instrumental- luncheon cruise. $290 pp dbl, ss add $85 ists. Lunch at the historic City Hotel in Columbia. $110 Flyers now available in Travelaires Office:
Julia Morgan-Her Life and Architecture July 24 & 25—Lake Tahoe overnight Thursday, May 17. Wait list. August 7 - West Marin County Travelaires Board Meeting, March 13, 9:00 a.m.
Davis Senior Center Activities – March 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Room Key Transportation Services 1 8:15 am Intermediate Yoga* (A) 2 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) Multi Purpose Room East MP2 Tax Appointments 747-8240 9:30am Memoirs* (MP2) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 9:30am Bridge Lessons*(G) 9.30am Memoirs*(A)9:30am Watercolor Painting (V) Multi Purpose Room West MP1 Monday 8:30 11:30 a.m. Senior Center Offices Game Room G 10:30am Chair Yoga* (A) 10:30am French Culture (G) Tuesday 1:00 5:00 p.m. 757-5696 10:30am Interactive Poetry* (L) 12:15pm Movie (G) 12:30pm Zumba* (MP2) Library - Lib 12:30pm Bingo (V) 1:00pm Nostalgics (MP1) Activity Room A Wednesday 12:00 8:30 p.m. * Indicates need to register in 1:00pm Chair Yoga* (Veterans’ Memorial Center) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) Valente Room V advance, and/or by appointment 1:30pm Hula Dance* (MP2) 2:00pm Current Events (A) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) Lobby Ly Lounge - Lg Please call 757 5696 1:30pm HICAP* 2:15pm Jam Session & Dance (MP1) 2:30pm Midstream Players (MP1) 3:00pm Exploring Acrylics Workshop* (V) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2)
5 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 6 9:00am Tai Chi* (MP2) 7 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 8 8:15 am Intermediate Yoga* (A) 9 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 8:15am Intermediate Yoga* 10:30am Chair Yoga*(A) 10:15am Feldenkrais*(A) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 9:30am Memoirs* (MP2) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 11:30am Feldenkrais*(A) 9:00am Bones for Life* (A) 9:30am Bridge Lessons*(G) 9.30am Memoirs* (A) 9:00am Open Art Studio/Pine Needle Baskets (V) 1:00pm Bridge/Pinochle (Lg) 9:00am Russian Culture (V) 10:00am HICAP* 9:30am Watercolor Painting (V) 12:30pm Duplicate Bridge (MP1) 1:00pm Genealogy 2:00pm Legal Asst.* 10:00am Peer Counselors Meeting (G) 10:30am Chair Yoga* (A) 10:30am French Culture (G) 1:00pm Scrabble/Bridge/Mah Jongg/Canasta (G) 7:00pm Stamp Club (A) 10:00am Wii Bowling(MP1) 12:30pm Bingo (V) 12:15pm Movie (G) 12:30pm Zumba* (MP2) 1:00pm Balance Level 2* (A) 10:15am Brain Games (V) 1:00pm Chair Yoga* (Veterans’ Memorial Center) 1:00pm Nostalgics (MP1) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 1:00pm Hem & Haw (A) 1:00pm Poker (Lg) 1:30pm Hula Dance* (MP2) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) 3:00pm Tap Dancing (V) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) 2:30pm Senior Commission Mtg. (MP1) 1:00pm Chinese Culture Club (A) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 6:00pm Social Bridge (G) 2:30pm Midstream Players* (MP1) 3:00pm Exploring Acrylics Workshop* (V) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 12 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 13 9:00am Tai Chi* (A) 14 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 15 8:15am Intermediate Yoga* (A) 16 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 8:15am Intermediate Yoga* 10:30am Chair Yoga*(A) 10:15am Feldenkrais* (A) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 9:30am Memoirs* (MP2) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 8:30am Veterans Services (L) 11:30am Feldenkrais* (A) 9:00am Bones for Life* (A) 9:30am Bridge Lessons*(G) 9:30am Watercolor Painting (V) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 10:30am Blood Pressure Check (MP1) 9:00am Russian Culture (G) 10:00am Hear! Here! Support Group (V) 9:30am Memoirs* (A) 10:00am Legal Assistance* 9:00am Open Art Studio/Pine Needle Baskets (V) 11:30am SCD Luncheon* (MPR) 10:00am Transitions Group (Lib) 10:30am Chair Yoga* (A) 10:30am French Culture (G) 12:15pm Movie (G) 12:30pm Duplicate Bridge (MP1) 1:00pm Genealogy 1:00pm Bridge/Pinochle (Lg) 10:00am Wii Bowling (MP1) 12:30pm St. Patrick’s Day Party* (MP1) 12:30pm Zumba* (MP2) 1:00pm Scrabble/Bridge/Mah Jongg/Canasta (G) 3:30pm Peripheral Neuropathy Group (MP1) 10:15am Brain Games (G) 1:00pm Hem & Haw (A) 12:30pm Bingo (V) 1:00pm Nostalgics (MP1) 1:00pm High Carb v. Low Carb (V) 6:30pm Mac Users Group (A) 1:00pm Poker (Lg) 1:00pm Chair Yoga* (Veterans’ Memorial Center) 1:00pm Queen Bees – Game Day (V) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 2:00pm Legal Asst.* 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) 1:30pm Parkinson's Support Group (A) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) 3:00pm Tap Dancing (V) 1:30pm Project Linus (V) 1:30pm Hula Dance* (MP2) 2:00pm Current Events (A) 2:00pm Dynabands* 3:15pm Fitness for Life*(MP2) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 1:30pm HICAP* 2:15pm Jam Session & Dance (MP1) 6:00pm Social Bridge(G) 2:30pm Midstream Players* (MP1) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) March 17 Saturday Bingo 12:30 p.m. (V) 19 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 20 9:00am Tai Chi* (MP2) 21 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 22 8:15am Intermediate Yoga* (A) 23 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 8:15am Intermediate Yoga* 10:30am Chair Yoga*(A) 10:00am Ceramic Butterfly Workshop* (V) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 9:30am Memoirs* (MP2) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 8:30am Veterans Services (L) 10:15am Feldenkrais* (A) 10:00am Alzheimer's Support Group (Lib) 9:30am Bridge Lessons*(G) 9:30am Watercolor Painting (V) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 11:30am Feldenkrais* (A) 10:00am Wii Bowling (MP1) 10:30am Chair Yoga* (A) 9:30am Memoirs* (A) 9:00am Open Art Studio/Pine Needle Baskets (V) 11:30am Queen Bees lunch at IHOP 11:00am Food Distribution (MP2) 12:30pm Bingo (V) 12:15pm Movie (G) 12:30pm Zumba* (MP2) 12:30pm Duplicate Bridge (MP1) 1:00pm Genealogy 1:00pm Bridge/Pinochle (Lg) 1:00pm Hem & Haw (A) 1:00pm Poker (Lg) 1:00pm Chair Yoga* (Veterans’ Memorial Center) 1:00pm Nostalgics (MP1) 1:00pm Scrabble/Bridge/Mah Jongg/Canasta (G) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) 1:30pm Hula Dance* (MP2) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) 1:00pm Balance Level 1* (A) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 1:30pm Breathers Support Group (MP1) 1:00pm Chinese Culture Club (A) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 3:00pm Tap Dancing(V) 3:00pm Midstream Players Performance* (MP1) 2:00pm Dynabands (MP2) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 6:00pm Social Bridge (G) 5:00pm SCD Evening Dance Cabaret* (MPR) 26 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 27 9:00am Tai Chi* (MP2) 28 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 29 8:15am Intermediate Yoga* (A) 30 7:45am Fitness For Life* & 9:00 am (MP2) 8:15am Intermediate Yoga* 10:30am Chair Yoga*(A) 10:00am Arm Chair Travel - Equador (G) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 9:30am Memoirs* (MP2) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 8:45am Walk N’ Talk/Pehlke Pacers (Ly) 10:15am Feldenkrais* (A) 10:00amWii Bowling(MP1)10:00am Men’s Group (G) 9:30am Bridge Lessons*(G) 9:30am Watercolor Painting (V) 9:00am Open Art Studio/Pine Needle Baskets (V) 11:30am Feldenkrais* (A) 10:00am Transitions Group (Lib) 10:30am Chair Yoga* (A) 9:30am Memoirs* (A) 12:30pm Duplicate Bridge (MP1) 1:00pm Bridge/Pinochle (Lg) 10:00am Be Food Safe! (V) 12:30pm Bingo (V) 12:15pm Movie (G) 1:00pm Scrabble/Bridge/Mah Jongg/Canasta (G) 1:00pm Mental Health First Aid Class* (MP1) 1:00pm Hem & Haw (A) 1:00pm Poker (Lg) 1:00pm Mental Health First Aid Class* (MP1 12:30pm Zumba* (MP2) 1:00pm Genealogy Club Meeting (A) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library Hours (Lib) 1:00pm Chair Yoga* (Veterans’ Memorial Center) 1:00pm Nostalgics (MP1) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 1:00pm Mental Health First Aid Class* (MP1) 1:30pm Hula Dance* (MP2) 1:00-4:00pm Genealogy Library (Lib) 3:00pm Tap Dancing (V) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 2:00pm Dynabands* (MP2) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 2:30pm Midstream Players * (V) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2) 6:00pm Social Bridge (G) 3:15pm Fitness for Life* (MP2)
Elderly Nutrition Program in Yolo County People Resources, Inc March 2012 Alternate Meal Thursday March 1 Friday March 2 Suggested Contributions: Bean &Cheese Crab Stuffed Pollock Chicken Florentine $3.00 Seniors California Vegetables*+ Steamed Carrots* Burrito $3.50 Volunteers(< 60) Oven Roasted Jazzy Brown Rice+ Tossed Green Salad $ 7.00 GUEST FEE Potatoes Wheat Roll Corn Tortilla Chips & (< 60 unless w/ senior spouse) = High Sodium Meal No Shellfish Fruit Cocktail Salsa Fruit Juice+ Monday March 5 Tuesday March 6 Wednesday March 7 Thursday March 8 Friday March 9 Ginger Plum Chicken Hot Turkey Crispy Baked Fish Spaghetti & Meat Cornbread Pizza California Vegetables*+ Sandwich w/ Gravy Coleslaw+ Sauce w/Cheese & Veggies Couscous Sweet Peas Cottage Potatoes Garden Salad Steamed Spinach Wheat Bread Whipped Sweet Wheat Roll Garlic Bread Wheat Bread Blushed Pears Potatoes* Fruit Juice+ Fruit Juice+ Tropical Fruit+ Applesauce+ Monday March 12 Tuesday March 13 Wednesday March 14 Thursday March 15 Friday March 16 Herb & Garlic Chicken Chicken Tortilla Glazed Ham St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Stewed tomatoes SCD Luncheon/Meeting soup w/ Black Capri Vegetables* Cabbage Broccoli Bake+ Beans Yams w/ Orange Sauce* w/Carrots* & Potatoes Wheat Bread MOW delivery only Green Salad* Wheat Roll Rye Bread Fresh Fruit Ambrosia+ Fruit Juice+ Emerald Isle Dessert+ Monday March 19 Tuesday March 20 Wednesday March 21 Thursday March 22 Friday March 23 Sweet & Sour Pork Swedish Meatballs Brunch for Lunch Brunswick Chicken Greek Cheese Ravioli Pan Style Omelet Fritter Scandinavian Veggies* Stew + w/ Feta & Artichokes Turkey Sausage Patty Asian Vegetable Blend+ Scalloped Potatoes+ New Potatoes Garden Salad* Zucchini Stir Fry Brown Rice Wheat Bread Wheat Bread Wheat Roll Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit Peaches Apricot Halves* Fruit Juice+ Citrus Cup+ Fortune Cookies Monday March 26 Tuesday March 27 Wednesday March 28 Thursday March 29 Friday March 30 Baked White Fish with Southern Fried Steak Happy Birthday Roast Beef w/ AuJus Italian Vegetable tomatoes and peppers w/ Country Gravy Chicken Marsala Baked Potato w/sour Soup* Mixed Vegetables Green Beans Brown Rice Pilaf cream w/cannellini beans Quinoa Mashed Potatoes+ Chefs Veggie Blend* Brussel Sprouts+ ½ turkey sandwich on Wheat Roll Biscuit Birthday Cake Wheat Bread rye bread Fruit Juice+ Mandarin Oranges+ Fruit Juice+ Fresh Fruit Gelatin w/ Fruit+ Each meal includes 8 oz 1% milk Margarine & Condiments optional +Vitamin C * Vitamin A =Higher Sodium Meal. Menu subject to change. Congregate Dining Sites Reservations/Cancellations must be made by noon the day before by calling the site: Davis Senior Center 646 A Street 747-5870 West Sac Senior Center 664 Cummins Way (916) 373-5805 Winters Community Center 201 Railroad Avenue 795-4241 Woodland Senior Center 2001 East Street 668-0974 Knights Landing/Esparto 662-7035 Elderly Nutrition Program Main Office 662- 7035 Partially funded by A4AAA