Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center
A quarterly newsletter for the Gilbert Senior Center nutrition and activities.
On There are many ways to get involved in Senior Center programs. Here are just a few: It’s a beautiful time of year with the smell of spring flowers blooming. Enjoy the nice weather! In addition to this newsletter, we have a monthly calendar so don’t forget to look for new and exciting opportunities to participate in. Let’s make the next three months AMAZING!!
Amanda Shepard Activities Specialist
Volunteer
Fun Clubs
Looking to do something fun and meaningful? We need volunteer help in all areas of the center. We have a terrific group of volunteers, but we could use more.
Mondays- Wii Bowling, Coloring, Love of Music
We would not be able to accomplish all that we do if it were not for the volunteers who give their time and energy on a daily basis. Thank you to those who serve and welcome to those who are interested in serving. Contact Lisa, Outreach Specialist, at 480-503-6061 to get a list of current volunteer opportunities.
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Tuesdays- Mexican Tr ain, RummiKub, Mahjong Wednesdays- Shanghi Push Bunco, Knit/Crochet, Jewelry Thursdays- Br idge Club, RummiKub, Jam Sessions Fridays- Cr afts, Scr apbooking, Pinochle Contact Amanda, A ctivities Specialist, at 480-503-6059 for more information.
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The Senior Center offers resources to assist with the common needs of seniors. For more information, contact Lisa at 480-503-6061.
You don’t have to spend time looking for resources. I can provide information on matters such as DMV and social security questions. I also have information on resources for AHCCCS, SNAP (food stamps), legal aid, Medicare assistance, government phones, and Dial-A-Ride. I look forward to serving you! Lisa Price, Outreach Specialist 480-503-6061
Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center
Food Bags The Gilbert Senior Center is happy to provide a monthly Food Bag for qualified individuals. Participants must sign up one week in advance and not be receiving a food bag from AZCEND or affiliates. For more information, call 480-5036061. Food Bag pick up is the 3rd Wed. and Thurs. of each month.
Home delivered meals are a perfect solution for those unable to leave home or recovering from a procedure or sickness.
Picture above features one of our dining outs at Angry Crab Shack. Jennifer, Theona, Janice, and Joe enjoyed the great food and WONDERFUL conversation.
There are more ways to get information about Senior programs. Check us out online: AZCEND.org Gilbertaz.gov/seniors https://www.facebook.com/ azcendcommunity/
We deliver a hot, nutritious meal to your home. If you or someone you know could benefit, please contact our HDM Coordinator, Pat Hutfles, at (480)503-6058 or pat@azcend.org. We offer home delivered meals Monday- Friday between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm depending on your location. Participants may qualify for financial assistance or pay $6.50 per meal, billed monthly.
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6 Essential Health Tips For Seniors Soon-to-be 65-year-old Arthur Hayward, MD, a geriatrician and clinical lead physician for Kaiser Permanente says, “We need to become activists in promoting healthful behaviors and try our best to remain active and healthy the rest of our lives” So he recommends these 6 easy health tips for seniors to help baby boomers live longer and thrive: Keep active. Do something to keep fit each day, something you enjoy that maintains strength, balance and flexibility and promotes cardiovascular health. Physical activity helps you stay at a healthy weight, prevent or control illness, sleep better, reduce stress, avoid falls and look and feel better, too. Eat well. Combined with physical activity, eating nutritious foods in the right amounts can help keep you healthy. Many illnesses, such as heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis, can be prevented or controlled with dietary changes and exercise. Calcium and vitamin D supplements can help women prevent osteoporosis. Prevent falls.We become vulnerable to falls as we age. Prevent falls and injury by removing loose carpet or throw rugs. Keep paths clear of electrical cords and clutter, and use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Did you know that people who walk barefoot fall more frequently? Wear shoes with good support to reduce the risk of falling. Prevent skin cancer. As we age, our skin grows thinner; it becomes drier and less elastic. Wrinkles appear, and cuts and bruises take longer to heal. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun. Too much sun and ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer. Get regular dental, vision and hearing checkups. Your teeth and gums will last a lifetime if you care for them properly that means daily brushing and flossing and getting regular dental checkups. By age 50, most people notice changes to their vision, including a gradual decline in the ability to see small print or focus on close objects. Common eye problems that can impair vision include cataracts and glaucoma. Hearing loss occurs commonly with aging, often due to exposure to loud noise. Manage stress. Try exercise or relaxation techniques perhaps meditation or yoga as a means of coping. Make time for friends and social contacts and fun. Successful coping can affect our health and how we feel. Learn the role of positive thinking.
Apply or Renew AHCCCS, SNAP (food stamps)
Did you know that if you qualify for government assistance you may be eligible for a cell phone? Contact Lisa for more info.
Lisa Price lisa@azcend.org Phone: (480) 503-6061
Do You Qualify? Find Out NOW!
Additional Services include: Food Bank Distribution Food Boxes Family Resource Center Parenting & Early Literacy Classes Diapers & Formula Community Action Program Emergency Utility, Rental/Mortgage Assistance Homeless and Housing Programs Senior Center & Home Delivered Meals For more information about our services, visit AZCEND.org.
Make your appointment today to start your application! gilbertaz.gov/seniors
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Join in wonderful talks about various health subjects. Most presentations will be scheduled on different days, so make sure you are checking the monthly calendar.
Come join in for a fun card game that ANYONE can learn to play. It is held the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10am in the Birch room. Come join in on the fun and learn a new card game.
All Health Presentations below will be scheduled at 12:15pm in the dining room (or otherwise stated):
Safe Zone Group Session April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th at 1:30pm Matter of Balance April 6th-May 11th CGCC Nurses Fair April 16th 10:30am-Noon Doc. Talks 3rd Thursdays of the month Food for Memory April 25th Food, Movement, & Mood May 8th Different Diet approach May 23rd Blood Pressures taken the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month
Let’s go to the movies!
The Gilbert Senior Center offers exercise classes Monday-Friday.
Fat Cats Movie April 17th $7 pp Tuesdays at the movies. The movie title will be announced on the day of sign up. We will leave the center 45 mins prior to the start of the movie. Sign up from April 10th-16th
Fat Cats Movie May 15th $7 pp Tuesdays at the movies. The movie title will be announced on the day of sign up. We will leave the center 45 mins prior to the start of the movie. Sign up from May 8th-11th
Mon: Tai Chi - 9am Beg. Line Dancing- 11:15am ($3) Tues: Chair Exercise - 8:30am Silver Sneakers - 1pm Wed: Yoga- 9am Line Dancing- 11:15am ($3) Thurs: Chair Exercise- 8:30am Geri-Fit - 1pm Fri: Zumba Gold - 8:45am
Fat Cats Movie June 26th $7 pp Tuesdays at the movies. The movie title will be announced on the day of sign up. We will leave the center 45 mins prior to the start of the movie. Sign up from June 19th-25th Movies are offered at the center as well! On the 2nd Friday of every month at 1pm there will be a movie playing. Please make sure you sign up in the Activities book by the day before so we can rent the movie. Min participants: 6 Thank you.
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We have Yahtzee, Words with Friends, Mahjong, UNO, Sequence, Apples to Apples, and of course more Rummikub sets. Anyone is welcome to use them. If there is a game you don’t see that you think your fellow Seniors will enjoy, please let us know!
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Walk in the Park AZCEND’s Annual Walk in the Park Let’s End Poverty! Saturday, April 14 at Discovery Park For more info please Contact: Dara@azcend.org or 480-963-1423 ext. 108 Cinnamon Roll Greek Yogurt Pancakes Yields: 1 serving, about 6-8 pancakes
I n g re d i e n t s :
For the pancakes: 1/4 cup (60 g) plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (40 g) rolled oats* 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 large egg whites OR 1 large egg 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 ml) unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract For the cinnamon sugar filling: 1 Tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp (12 g) coconut palm sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon For the vanilla frosting: 1 Tbsp (7 g) vanilla protein Powder small amount of unsweetened almond milk (I used about 1/2 Tbsp)
Card Making Class
Directions Preheat a skillet over medium heat and generously coat it with cooking spray or oil. You want to make sure that it's nice and hot before you start cooking your pancakes. Add all the pancake ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend on high until oats are fully broken down and batter is smooth and frothy. Allow the batter to sit for a few minutes so that it has a chance to thicken up while you make the cinnamon swirl -simply mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and place it beside the stove. Pour the batter straight from the blender onto the skillet until desired size of pancakes is reached. Cook the pancakes until the edges have set and bubbles begin to form on the tops. Using a spatula, flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat until all the batter is gone, making sure to coat your skillet again with oil between each batch. To assemble, spread a small amount of cinnamon sugar filling on one of the pancakes before placing another pancake on top. Spread that one with more of the filling, and repeat the process until all the pancakes are stacked. To make the frosting, mix the protein powder with enough almond milk to get it to the consistency you want. Pour it over the pancake stack and enjoy!
ARTS & CRAFTS
April 10th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Sign up until April 6th
Drawing Class April 24th-June 12th 1pm-2pm $30 8 classes -Tuesdays Have you ever wanted to learn to draw? This is your opportunity! Sign up until April 20th
Craft Club
Card Making Class
Most Fridays 12:30pm-2pm Free Come join our wonderful Craft Club in making our amazing centerpieces that are used here at the center and many more crafts throughout the year.
Card Making Class
May 15th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Sign up from April 24th-May 4th
June 12th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Sign up from May 29th– June 8th
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Event Calendar
Join us for these fun events at Gilbert Senior Center. Transportation is provided for off-site events that have a (T). Check your monthly calendar and announcements, as dates and times may change.
Upcoming: End times on Excursions may vary by each event.
Senior Expo
Picture —————> What a fantastic trip to Tortilla Flat for lunch, then on to the Dolly Steam Boat cruise on Canyon Lake! Fun time was had by all!
April 6th 9am-Noon We will have health vendors, free massages, handmade craft items, local businesses, etc. This is your opportunity to get all the info you need or ask questions about things you are curious about.
Barleens Az Opry April 18th $43 5:15pm-10pm (T) Your home for Arizona’s wholesome family music entertainment. Enjoy music, great food, hilarious comedy and more! Sign up from March 21st-April 4th
Turf Paradise April 23rd $8 11:45am-5pm (T) Come join us for a fun day at the horse races. Lunch is on your own. :) Sign up from April 10th-20th
Mother’s Day Dessert
Sedona Trolley Trip
May 22nd $30 9am-6pm (T) Come join us for a fun trip to Sedona, AZ and take a tour on a trolley. Lunch is on your own. Sign up from May 7th-18th
D-Backs Baseball May 30th $25 11:30am-4pm (T) Come on out and join us for some great baseball! Games start at 12:40 pm. We will leave at 11:30 am. Sign up from May 9th-23rd
D-Backs Baseball June 13th $25 11:30am-4pm (T) Come on out and join us for some great baseball! Games start at 12:40 pm. We will leave at 11:30 am. Sign up from May 29th-June 6th
May 11th 12:00pm Come join us to celebrate all the Mothers in the world! Father’s Day Dessert Desserts will be served. June 15th 12:00pm Come join us to celebrate all the Fathers in the world! D-Backs Baseball Desserts will be served. May 16th $25 11:30am-4pm (T) Come on out and join us for some great baseball! Games start at 12:40 pm. We will leave at 11:30 am. Sign up from April 26th-May9th
OdySea Aquarium
June 19th $40 12:30pm-4:30pm (T) The largest aquarium in the southwest OdySea Aquarium takes you on an entertaining and educational oceanic adventure like no other. Sign up from June 4th-15th
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Gilbert Senior Center-130 North Oak St. Gilbert, AZ 85233 Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Dining Out We will leave the Senior Center at 4pm for each Dining Out event. Arrival back to the center is usually between 6pm-7pm
Grubstak
April 11th, Sign up until April 10th
Barrio Queen
Picture above: Patti & Nancy enjoying the Dolly Steam Boat outing.
Hot Wok Feng
Senior Center Closed
May 9th, Sign up April 26th-May 8th
Memorial Day May 28th
June 6th, Sign up May 21st-June 5th
July 4th (Wednesday) Independence Day
Spinato’s
July 11th, Sign up June 25th-July 10th
Party Time!
There will be a sign up sheet for all party days 2 weeks prior to the event.
Cinco De Mayo
May 3rd, 10:30am, Come join us for a fun FIESTA! Light snacks and punch will be served.
Early Happy Hour
June 8th, 1pm, Come join us for fun bar games like, Corn hole, Giant Jenga, and Trivia. Non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks will be provided. Stick around after lunch for some fun!
Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd, 10:30am, Join us for a great family fun day at the Center on Tuesday July 3rd. Great music by Carlotta and family fun picnic goodies. Invite your family & show them your Senior Center! You can even get your picture taken with your family and friends! Sign up from June 12th-June 29th
Crazy Fun Holidays
April 2ndNational Peanut & Jelly Day
May 25thNational Sing Out Day June 26th National Choc. Pudding Day July 9thNational Sugar Cookie Day
Senior Center Staff Amanda Shepard, Activities Specialist amanda@azcend.org, 480-503-6059 Lisa Price, Outreach Specialist lisa@azcend.org, 480-503-6061 Pat Hutfles, HDM Coordinator pat@azcend.org 480-503-6058 Wallis Berry, Kitchen Coordinator wallis@azcend.org, 480-503-6057 Kelly Delgado, Senior Programs Manager kelly@azcend.org, 480-782-2721
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Your If you would like to donate items or a financial contribution to support the work of AZCEND Senior Center programs, several ways to donate are listed below. Thank you.
Your support is needed... The Senior Center programs are in need of the following donation items: Gently used clothing Knick knacks Costume jewelry Arts and crafts supplies Bingo prizes needed: Grocery items, Paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries, etc. Another way you can support the programs that you and others participate in are through financial contributions. All donations are fully tax deductible as allowed by law.
Picture above: Our Geri Fit Exercise Class is one of our popular classes at the center. Thursdays 1pm
Check us out online: www.azcend.org www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and -recreation/seniors www.facebook.com/azcendcommunity
Contact us at 480-503-6061 www.azcend.org
Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center
Gilbert Senior Center 130 N. Oak Street Gilbert, AZ 85233
YOUR TAX CONTRIBUTION CAN CHANGES LIVES! Your contribution is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit! Your contribution to AZCEND as a Qualifying Charitable Organization can be claimed on Form 321 of your Arizona state return and does not need to be itemized. You have until April 15, 2018 to make this charitable gift for your 2017 taxes. At AZCEND, we serve people with food boxes, homeless shelter services, home delivered meals, managing two senior centers, rent & utility assistance and our family resource center that prepares child under 5 for kindergarten. Of every dollar given, 96 cents goes directly to the people we serve by supporting our programs. All donations are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. Gifts to AZCEND qualify for the Arizona Tax Credit up to $400 per individual and $800 per couples filing a joint income tax return in the State of Arizona. Charitable Tax Credits differs from tax deductions because they are fully taxrefundable. They will either reduce the total Arizona state income tax you owe or increase the state income tax refund you receive, dollar-for-dollar when you file your taxes. Please always refer to your tax advisor when making any decisions concerning your taxes. Donate online at http://AZCEND.org/causes/donate or by check. Make your check payable to “AZCEND� and mail to PO Box 591, Chandler, AZ 85244
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