THE GOEBEL GAZETTE MARCH 2021 Seminars 1 CSVP Tax Program 2 CRPD Classes 3 Spring Fling Bingo 4 Grilled Cheese Madness Bingo 4 Volunteer Instructed Classes 4 Health-Related Support Groups 5 Senior Social Services 5 Senior Concerns Information 6 "Old School" Meets "High School" 6 Senior Nutrition Lunch Program 7 Stagecoach Inn Museum Information 8 COVID-19 Vaccine at GACC 8 Council On Aging 9 Braille Institute 10 Regal Medical Group Information 10 SEMINARS (All Seminars Conducted VIA Zoom) How to Leave 2020 Behind Be a Comfort and Welcome 2021 With a Fresh Mindset Keepers Caregiver Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:00-1:30pm 4:00-5:00pm We were so torn apart emotionally and some even got sick from the unexpected storm in 2020. Join us as we remove the splinter from 2020 and patch it up to get and be healthy in . 2021 with powerful techniques you cannot even Comfort Keepers Home Care is hiring retirees, imagine how it will work wonders in your life! homemakers, and caregivers to help seniors in their homes by providing companionship, meal Facilitated by: Ellen Morano preparation, errands, and light housekeeping. COVID compliant safety protocols are in place to For more information or to register, please call keep our caregivers and our clients safe. Learn Goebel Center 805-381-2744 or email [email protected] about this very rewarding (PAID) opportunity. Presented by: Cindy O'Brien For more information or to register, please call Goebel Center 805-381-2744 or email [email protected] BRAIN WORKOUT! Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:30-3:30pm 10:00-11:00am A person you designate to take care Join us for a virtual brain exercise! The of your financial affairs and medical brain is not a muscle, but it can decisions is known as a "fiduciary." function as one. We exercise it, our They are the person most people brain gets stronger. To keep it strong have given Power of Attorney to. we need to keep challenging it It is usually a family member; but regularly. Brain exercise includes the what if you do not have a trusted following skills: memory, reasoning, family member? Professional processing speed, concentration, fiduciaries are available but it is logical sequencing, language, problem not a simple decision. solving, and visual-spatial skills. Presented by: Annette Broersma, M.S. Facilitated by: Allyson Lehrich, LCSW. For more information or to register, please call For more information or to register, please call Goebel Center 805-381-2744 or email [email protected] Goebel Center 805-381-2744 or email [email protected] -1- -2- ***If the Ventura County Public Health officials have deemed it safe for recreation classes to resume at Goebel by the time the Spring session begins, more in-person classes will be offered. Fitness & Yoga LANGUAGE ZOOM! ADVANCED CHAIR-BASED STRENGTH ZOOM! SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE, Age 18+ & BALANCE, Age 50+ ZOOM! SPANISH: BEGINNING, Age 18+ ZOOM! CHAIR-BASED STRENGTH & BALANCE, Age 50+ ZOOM! ESL CLASS, Age 18+ ZOOM! GENTLE YOGA, Age 18+ ZOOM! STRETCH, TONE, & BALANCE, Age 18+ ZOOM! ART FOR ALL, Age 18+ INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI, Age 50+ ZOOM! PLAYING THE BLUES ON UKULELE, Age 18+ BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE TAI CHI, Age 50+ ZOOM! RESTORATIVE YOGA, Age 18+ ZOOM! BREATHE EASY-SLEEP SOUNDLY, Age 18+ ZOOM! LINE DANCING, Age 18+ TECHNOLOGY ZOOM! iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY, Age 18+ ZOOM! BALLROOM DANCE, Age 18+ ZOOM! iPHONE/iPAD WORKSHOP, Age 18+ -3- SPECIALTY ZOOM! INTRODUCTION TO MEMOIR WRITING, Age 50+ MEANING OF OPERA ZOOM! MENTAL FITNESS, Age 50+ ZOOM! HEALTHY MINDFUL LIVING DISCUSSION GROUP, Age 40+ SPANISH INTERMEDIATE 1 SPRING FLING SPANISH INTERMEDIATE 2 BINGO MEDITATION SHORT STORY DISCUSSION CLUB For more information, please contact Goebel Center 805-381-2744 or [email protected] DRIVE-IN STYLE PURCHASE YOUR SPOT AT (cars must contain people WWW.CRPD.ORG/REGISTER from same household) USE CLASS ID #0960.2211 OR CALL US AT 805-381-2744 SIGN UP BEGINNING MARCH 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 23 5:00-7:00PM $10 PER PERSON (Includes Bingo Papers & Dinner) DRIVE-IN STYLE (cars must contain people from same household) PURCHASE YOUR SPOT AT WWW.CRPD.ORG/REGISTER USE CLASS ID #0961.2211 OR CALL US AT 805-381-2744 SIGN UP BEGINNING MARCH 2 -4- -REGISTRATION INFO - HEALTH RELATED SUPPORT GROUPS GACC Call 805-381-2744 or visit HOSPICE OF THE CONEJO www.crpd.org to register. For more information please call, 805-341-6100. CRPD Conejo Rec & Park District DIABETES SUPPORT Call 805-381-2744 or visit www.crpd.org to register. For more information please call Livingston Memorial CVAE Conejo Valley Adult Education VNA at 805-642-0239. Call 805-497-2761 for more information or to register. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT For friends, family, and individuals affected by M.S. -OFFSITE LOCATIONS- For information, call Tere Slobodian at 818-292-0944 or Darlene Feegen at 805-908-8090. AFTC Alex Fiore Teen Center ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT 805-494-5156 For family and/or caregivers of those with Alzheimer's. For 1375 E. Janss Road information call Alzheimer's Association at 805-494-5200 Thousand Oaks, 91362 THOUSAND OAKS LOW VISION BOC Borchard Community Center For more information call 805-380-6206. 805-381-2791 190 Reino Road Senior Social Services Newbury Park, 91320 CCC Conejo Community Center ADA DIAL-A-RIDE 805-495-2163 Thousand Oaks Transit operates Americans with 1175 Hendrix Avenue Disabilities Act (ADA) para-transit service for qualified Thousand Oaks, 91360 residents. A county-issued ADA card is required. DVC Dos Vientos Community Center Applications and more information available online 805-375-1003 at http://mobilitymp.org, or 4801 Borchard Road by calling 888-667-7001. Newbury Park, 91320 GREY LAW HC Hillcrest Center Assisting individuals and non-profit groups that 805-495-6471 otherwise have limited access to legal services. Call 403 W. Hillcrest Drive 805-658-2266 for appointment. Thousand Oaks, 91360 VETERANS SERVICES NPHS Newbury Park High School Assisting veterans and their families gain access to 456 N. Reino Road, financial & medical assistance. Newbury Park, 91320 Call 805-477-5155 for more information. OMC Old Meadows Center HICAP 805-381-2739 Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program 1600 Marview Drive provides free and unbiased counseling to, and Thousand Oaks, 91362 advocacy for Medicare recipients and those who will Peppertree Fields 3729 Old Conejo Road soon be receiving Medicare. For information on the Newbury Park, 91320 new “Low Income Benefit Screening” program call HICAP 805-477-7310. Rancho Conejo Fields 950 Ventu Park Road WILLS PREPARATION Newbury Park, 91320 No charge, no obligation meetings to discuss preparation of wills and living trusts; affordable Studio 316 follow up service available. Mike Williams, Attorney; 805-480-2631 call 805-658-2266 for appointment. 2697 Lavery Ct., Unit #6 Newbury Park, 91320 SENIOR DIAL-A-RIDE Thousand Oaks Transit operates Senior Dial-a-Ride TOC T.O. Community Center services for seniors age 65 and older. A city-issued 805-381-2793 Dial-a-Ride card is required; 2525 N. Moorpark Road, call 805-375-5467 for information Thousand Oaks, 91360 ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES TOHS Thousand Oaks High School To report abuse or neglect of adults 2323 N. Moorpark Road, call 805-654-3200. Thousand Oaks, 91360 Triunfo Community Park 980 Aranmoor Avenue Westlake Village, 91361 Wildflower Playfields 635 Avenida de los Arboles Thousand Oaks, 91360 -5- . Facilitated by:. Taylor Friedman For more information or to sign up, please call Goebel Center 805-381-2744 or email [email protected] -6- -7- STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM In March, we celebrate Women's History Month with the return of our Ladies of the Conejo old-time radio show broadcast on the Grand Porch. This fun and informative performance features eight inspiring women from Conejo Valley History sharing their stories, including Mabel Stark, world's first female tiger trainer, Donna Fargo, founder of Conejo Valley Days, and others. The Show is included in the price of admission. Suggested Donation: $5 Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320 www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com -8- COUNCIL ON AGING "Lifelong Learning" Wednesday, March 3, 1:00pm We are proud to have the following guest speakers discuss this important topic: Lisa Buono, Dean, California Lutheran University, Fifty and Better Program, Jerry Clifford, Olli Program, and California State University, Channel Islands. Find out how accessible and popular their programs have become during the pandemic, where learning is available through Zoom. Log on to www.toaks.org/seniors for the zoom meeting link. To speak during public comments, email [email protected] by March 2 for a zoom meeting link. -9- While Braille Institute is temporarily closed They are Providing Free Services Remotely While Braile Institute centers remain temporarily HOW DOES IT WORK closed due to COVID-19, we are bringing "online" Braille Institute instructors will classes and services to you within the comfort and provide participants with an online link or phone number that will be used to safety of your home. You can participate in a "live" participate in a "live" session. Students session with a Braille Institute instructor or will be able to talk with the instructor and other participating students consultant by video or phone call. Like all of our ONLINE WORKSHOPS programs and services, these are free of charge. AND CLASSES We are using the "Microsoft Teams" (TEAMS) 1-1.5 hour session taught by instructors platform for our online classes. You can participate on a range of subjects such as Make using your computer, mobile device, or traditional Technology Work For You, Accessing Free Audio Books, Understanding Vision phone.