Helping People, Changing Lives: The 6 Health Benefits of Volunteering Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in the lives of others. Oftentimes, they perform with the core intention of helping others. But, did you know that volunteering can benefit your own health as well? Researchers have attempted to measure the benefits that volunteers receive including positive feeling referred to as helper’s high, increased trust in others and increased social interaction. From lowering stress to boosting self-confidence, research has shown that volunteering offers many health benefits, especially for older adults, such as: 1. Volunteering decreases the risk of depression 2. Volunteering gives a sense of purpose and teaches valuable skills Community 3. Volunteering helps people stay physically and mentally active 4. Volunteering may reduce stress levels Pasta/Bingo Night 5. Volunteering may help you live longer Friday, June 21 6. Volunteering helps you meet others and develop new relationships 5:00-9:00pm RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) recruits and refers adults to make a Adult Community difference in their communities through volunteering. Their mission is to connect Center people to volunteer positions with local non-profits that align with their interests, skills and experiences. Membership is free and they will provide their members with Meet The Mayor supplemental accident, liability and auto insurance while they are performing their Monday, June 24 volunteer duties. They also hold an annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon to show 10:00-11:00am their appreciation for their members commitment to service. Being a RSVP member is Adult Community a good way to track all service hours conveying to the community the true value of being a volunteer. Center If you are currently volunteering here at the Adult Community Center or in other areas you should consider becoming an RSVP member. It’s simple...stop by the ACC Front Desk and pick up a RSVP packet. If you are not yet volunteering and would like to do so here at the Adult Community Center stop by and pick up a volunteer form. We are always looking to add to our team in the areas of dining room servers, bingo callers, front desk receptionists, grant writing and the list goes on. San Carlos Adult Community Center 601 Chestnut Street, San Carlos (650) 802-4384 Www.cityofsancarlos.org/acc Center Staff Mission Statement The mission of the San Carlos Adult Community Center is to promote healthy lifestyles, lifelong learning and independence for adults 50 and over by providing opportunities for Recreation, Relationships and Resources. Please join us in welcoming Sammy Mestizo to the Parks & Recreation Department. Sammy joins our team as the new Senior Administrative Clerk at the Adult Community Center. His previous experience includes working for Lifetime Activities in Cupertino, as well as working as an ESL teacher for four years in Madrid, Spain. Sammy’s passions include cycling, food and wine tasting. If you haven’t already, stop by the ACC and meet Sammy! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lunch Program funded in part by a grant 1 2 3 from the Sequoia Bacon, Lettuce & Grilled Caprese Breakfast Social Tomato Sandwich Panini Sandwich Corned Beef Hash, HealthCare Eggs & Toast District Soup: Split Pea Soup: Spring Juice & Coffee Chicken Soup 6 7 8 9 10 Tacos, Beans & Turkey Pesto Panini BBQ Pulled Pork Salmon Burger Mother’s Day Rice Sandwich Sandwich Luncheon Majestic Layered Dessert Included Soup: Chicken Soup: Minestrone Soup: Italian Salad, Stuffed Talapia, Noodle Wedding Soup Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Chocolate Cinnamon Torte, Wine or Cider 13 14 15 16 17 Crab Cakes & Italian Hoagie Chicken Hummus Cobb Salad Breakfast Social Salad Sandwich Wrap Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Dessert Included Soup: Potato Bacon Soup: Corn Soup: Broccoli Juice & Coffee Chowder Cheddar 20 21 22 23 24 Loaded Baked Grilled Cheese Breaded Chicken Turkey Burger Breakfast Social Potato & Salad Sandwich Sandwich French Toast & Sausage Dessert Included Soup: Tomato Soup: Tortilla Soup: Tortellini 27 28 29 30 31 Rice Bowl w/ BBQ Chicken Tuna Stuffed Breakfast Social Orange Chicken Panini Sandwich Tomato Salad Scrambled Cheesy Eggs, Bacon, Hash Soup: Wonton Soup: Vegetable Soup: Chicken & Brown & Toast Rice Menu Prices SANDWICH Combos SOUP HOT ENTRÉE *Dessert Included on Monday Sandwich, Cup of Soup, Fresh Fruit $7.50 Cup $2.75 *Mondays: 11:00-12:45pm 7.00 Sandwich, Chips & Fresh Fruit $6.50 Bowl $3.75 SANDWICH Combos Half Sandwich & Cup of Soup $5.50 Pint $6.00 Tues & Thurs: 11:30-1:30pm $6.50 Half Sandwich & Fresh Fruit $5.00 Quart $9.00 Wed: 11:00-1:00pm $6.50 Half Sandwich & Bag of Chips $4.50 *Soup Included Tues-Wed-Thurs Menu Subject to Change Without Notice! MENU Pre-Registration Is Required! Majestic Layered Salad Stuffed Tilapia Fish Lunch Registration Closes Over Rice Pilaf Asparagus Tuesday, May 7th Friday, May 10—Doors Open 11:00 am Chocolate Cinnamon Torte Lunch Served 11:30 am Glass of Wine or Cider Boot Camp Level 1 (Beginner) 10:00am-11:00am Adult Community Center Boot Camp Level 2 (Advanced) 11:00am-12:00pm Fitness Classes Instructor: Paul Scherman Tuesdays & Thursdays $15 Monthly Fee For One Class Per Week/$5 Drop In Stretch, Strength & Balance Focuses on function with a dose of modification and Instructor: Nancy Agronin motivation. Experience a workout that includes strength, Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00-10:00am No Charge agility, balance and core. Chair exercises are great for older adults, those with disabilities, poor balance or anyone who has trouble standing. Balance & Brains Wear loose clothing and supportive shoes. Instructor: Paul Scherman nd No class on 2 Fridays of the month Tuesday & Thursday 12:15-1:15pm Mindfulness Meditation (ACC) $15 Monthly Fee For One Class Per Week/$5 Drop In Instructor: Ann & Carla An innovative combination of specific activities designed to Monday 11:00-12:00pm No Charge improve memory, reasoning, problem solving & balance skills. Meditation can help to improve your mental & physical health Balance With A Beat & decrease levels of stress, tension, pain, and also grieving. Instructor : Susan Seamount Hennessy, Licensed Physical Therapist Senior Fencing Wednesday 10:00-11:00am $15 Monthly Fee/$5.00 Drop In Instructor: Paul Scherman This class incorporates movement, strengthening, stretching Monday 10:30-11:30am $15 Monthly Fee and games with music. Will help to improve your balance, The movements, agility training & non-traumatic contact is coordination and function. perfect for those with light to moderate disabilities like Reiki Instructor: Amy Yoshida arthritis or joint replacements. Fencing equipment provided. Wednesday 1:00 or 1:30 or 2:00pm Appts No Charge Senior Tap Dance Reiki Masters & Practitioners offer this hands on energy that Instructor: Judy Rechsteiner helps your body balance, relax, be calm & energized all at the Monday 1:00-2:00pm $15 Monthly Fee same time. Call for an appointment 650-802-4384. Fun way to exercise with tap steps! Tap dancing can improve Get Fit To Travel Instructor: Paul Scherman your balance & flexibility. Tap class keeps seniors on their Wednesdays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm toes mentally & physically. $15 Monthly Fee/$5 Drop In Tai Chi Tuesdays (ACC) Wednesdays (ACC) Whether you want to take a day trip or travel abroad, this class No Charge 9:00-9:30am (Beg) Rita Hubner is designed to build your endurance, balance and strength so 9:30-10:00 (Adv) Susan Hu & Arnie Miller that you can keep up with a tour guide. Learn the practice of joy through movement. Relaxing & flowing exercises are used to energize the body. Gentle Tai - Instructor: Eliotte Mao Thursday 9:00-10:00am This free class for beginning newcomers is offered in Gentle Mat Yoga partnership with Sequoia Hospital-Dignity Health. Instructor: Christine Salah Tuesday 9:30-10:15am $15 Monthly Fee/$5 Drop In Tai Chi Wellness May 24—July 26 Gentle Mat includes gentle stretching on your yoga mat, basic $15 Monthly Fee/$5.00 Drop In yoga poses, concentrated breathing and guided meditation. Level 1 (Beginner) 9:00am-10:00am Suitable for those able to get on and off the floor with help of Level 2 (Advanced) 10:00am-11:00pm a chair. No prior yoga experience necessary. Bring your own This class is a continuation of Gentle Tai Chi classes sponsored yoga mat. by Sequoia Hospital-Dignity Health. You do not need to be a Chair Yoga graduate of that class but you will know and enjoy that much Instructor: Christine Salah more. Tuesday & Thursday 10:15-11:00am -OR- 11:15-12:00pm $15 Monthly Fee For One Class Per Week/$5 Drop In Chair Yoga brings a calm mind, a flexible body, and helps with balance. Come join us and we’ll move to the music together. Historical Benicia Friday, July 26, 2019 Course #10032 8:30am-4:30pm $85 per person Start the morning with a docent tour of the State Historic Park which includes the Capitol and the Fischer-Hanlon House. After our tour we will enjoy lunch at Lucca Restaurant. After lunch feel free to explore First Street which is the downtown of Benicia with many shops to entertain you. At the foot of First Street is the Waterfront which use to house shipyards and canneries. Trip Escort: Beverly Bouma Activity Level 2: Moderate activity, some walking, standing and flights of stairs. SF City of The Future with Craig Smith August 21, 2019 Course #10193 9 :00am—5:00pm $85 Per Person Begin our day with a true look to the future at the Autodesk Gallery! The Gallery shows how design and engineering from around the world shapes the world. Lunch will be at the Delancey Street Restaurant. After lunch we will tour the new Transit Center and walk through Salesforce Park.