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. Pleasant Hill Senior Center 2 September 2019 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 When it comes to receiving your newsletter...You’ve Got Options! 1. Email …………….Our “Going Green” option—A great way to save the Senior Center paper and money! E-Sounds recipients get it sooner than the rest! 2. Postal Mail ……….A hard copy will arrive in your mailbox anywhere between 2 and 10 days after we drop off at bulk mailing. One copy per household. Pleasant Hill Senior Center 3 September 2019 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”.