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Wednesday, July 12, 2013 — Senior Scene
SIERRA GASTROENTEROLOGY GROUP
Edward T. Wong M.D. FACP
Trained at UCLA and USC and Board Certified In Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
S.E. Moorthy M.D.
Trained at Boston University and Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
We Treat All Gastrointestinal Diseases Involving: Esophagus, Stomach, Colon, Pancreas, Liver, Gall Bladder
We Perform Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Colonscopy, Polypectomy ERCP, Liver Biopsy, Laser Surgery We Accept All Major Medical Insurances.
20960 Sage Lane Suite #B, Tehachapi, CA 93561 (Tehachapi Surgery Center)
Tel (661) 945-1874 • Fax (661) 945-2584
Tri-Tip dinner at Senior Center on July 12 Enjoy a Tri-Tip dinner and help raise funds for the Tehachapi Senior Center on Friday, July 12. The 3rd Annual Senior Center Tri-Tip barbecue dinner begins at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m. but reservations are suggested or you might get turned away). There'll be live music, a 50/50 with prizes and plenty of fun. The cost is $10 per person. The center is located one block off Tehachapi Boulevard at the corner of South Hayes and East "F" Street. To make reservations call 822-5412.
Center: Helps to keep seniors active Continued from page 4 King said attendees must RSVP by noon the previous day to ensure a ready plate. With the help of volunteers — primarily churches in the Tehachapi area — the center is able to provide meal deliveries to shut-ins, according to Senior Nutritional Coordinator Luanne Jones. Jones does not work in Tehachapi, but oversees the program throughout portions of Kern County. “We want to make sure people get fed,” Revelle said.
To keep costs down but activities up, Revelle said the center relies heavily upon volunteers. While some come for one day and others come on a regular basis, Revelle said all the help is appreciated. Mountain Pathways, an adult day care at 311 W. “F” St., Tehachapi, partners with the Senior Center to provide volunteers. Most recently, 24-year-old James Mackie has been a regular with his job coach, Jennifer Atkinson.
“He has this way of folding plastic bags into triangles,” Atkinson said. “It’s great.” Revelle said she can’t emphasize enough her desire to have more seniors and other community members join in the activities. “If you need a good conversation and a good time, come in,” Revelle said. “There’s no age limit, just no little kids... Our main goal when seniors come in is that they will feel welcome, loved and accepted.”
HIGH DESERT GASTROENTEROLOGY, INC
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VIVAIK TYAGI, MD Board Certified in Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine
661-823-8350 • 20211 Valley Blvd., Tehachapi Offices also in Lancaster & Ridgecrest • All major insurance accepted including Tricare.