May-Jul 2018 zest newsletter

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May/Jun/Jul2018

Person Senior Wing • 2060 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 Bennett Valley Senior Center • 704 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 • 707-545-8608

Inside this Issue!

health screenings

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nutrition

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safety

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travel

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hobbies

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planning

Launch your future.

Mark your Calendar Lots of Activities ..................... 2

Dance Spotlight Older Adult Dance Program .... 2

Community Center News Membership Drive................... 2 NEW Ice Cream Social ............ 2

Senior Resources

What’s Upcoming?

Carlton Senior Living............... 3 •

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SENIOR EXPO

May 19, 9am-12pm Finley Person Senior Wing Admission FREE

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MEMORIAL DAY BBQ

BBQ May 25, 11:30am-1pm Finley Courtyard $5 members; $8 non-members Pre-registration is required (707) 543-3737/ TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm For accessible information call (707)543-3292

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LIVE AT JUILLIARD

July 1-August 5 5-7pm, Juilliard Park, FREE

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BREAKFAST

July 6, 8:30-10:30am, FREE Person Senior Wing

ICE CREAM SOCIAL NEW

July 26, 11am-2pm Finley Courtyard $5 members; $8 non-members Pre-registration is required

PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!® BASH

July 27, 4-7pm, FREE Howarth Park Lower Lawn

Senior Interest Holiday Activities for Seniors... 3

What’s Upcoming?

Events & Programs ................. 4

RECR

Sponsored in part by

EA TI ON & PA RK S

Saturday, May 19, 2018 9 am - 12 pm

Finley Complex

2060 West College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA living • community • finances •

recreation

Come explore 60+ exhibits on the most important aspects of senior living at this year’s Senior Expo. Admission is FREE! See products, services and educational opportunities available in our community. Interact with experts from local financial and medical communities, estate planning professionals and health insurance specialists. Get your “fun agenda” in order with information on travel, recreation, fitness, and healthy eating. Plus, be there for the prize giveaway and silent auction with proceeds benefiting our City of Santa Rosa senior centers.

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retirement

Here are just a few of our sponsors and vendors: • Carlton Senior Living • Creekside Pharmacy • Brookdale Senior Living • From the Heart Senior Services • 707 Villages, Inc • Anthem Blue Cross • At Home Caregivers • Born To Age • Council on Problem Gambling • Curves Fitness • Lift and Accessibility Solutions • Memorial Hospice

Mark Your Calendar

Community Center News

BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing

JOIN!

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Santa Rosa Senior Centers Annual Membership Drive.

Attend our FREE membership drive breakfast:

May 4 Dance, Carl Green, Finley May 11 Mother’s Day Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley May 18 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley* May 19 Senior Expo, Finley PSW May 25 Memorial Day BBQ, Finley Courtyard May 25 Dance, Charlton Trio, Finley May 28 Centers Closed

Friday, July 6 from 8:30-10:30am Finley Person Senior Wing Prize basket drawing for members!

Membership benefits include: • Discounts on select events, including Memorial Day BBQ, Ice Cream Social & Oktoberfest • .50 cents off all drop-in activities with use of Frequent User Pass • Free legal clinics • Use of Person Senior Wing Library • Free admittance to select workshops • Zest Newsletter mailed to your residence • Membership supports your senior centers!

JUNE Jun 1 Jun 8 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29

Dance, Carl Green, Finley Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley* Father’s Day Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dance, Charlton Trio, Finley* Dance, TBD, Finley

JULY Jul 6 Jul 13 Jul 20 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 27

Dance, Carl Green, Finley* Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Ice Cream Social, Finley Courtyard, NEW Dance, Charlton Trio, Finley Parks Make Life Better!® Bash, Howarth Park

Membership is $24 per year for individuals ($34.00 non-resident) $40 for couples ($50 non-resident) NEW! Summer Ice Cream Social Enjoy a full-service ice cream buffet with a variety of flavors and toppings. Plus, fun games and live music!

Thurs, 7/26 – 11am-2pm Finley Courtyard $5 members/$8 non-members Pre-registration is required

* 1/2 off Dance

Dancing the Afternoon Away!

Looking for a good time? Want to make some new friends? Join the fun and dance the afternoon away at the Finley Community Center.

“It does something good for your body,” said Michael Sevilla. “I’ve danced since I was a kid, it keeps me young.” Michael is a regular at the weekly dances, where four different bands rotate throughout the month, playing Big Band tunes, ranging from Swing, to Latin and Country. Come socialize, get some exercise, reminisce and enjoy a low-cost activity. Dance admission includes cookies and coffee.

Fridays, 1pm - 4pm - Finley Community Center $8 drop-in - non-member ($9 starting June 1st) $7.50 drop-in – member ($8.50 starting June 1st)

Senior Resources

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Carlton Senior Living coming to Santa Rosa Carlton Senior Living is developing more than 138 senior rental apartments next to Larkfield Shopping Center—offering options for independent living, assisted living and memory care. “We’re excited to be joining the Santa Rosa community. There is a growing need for senior living options here and throughout the region,” says Dave Coluzzi, president of Carlton Senior Living. “Residents will appreciate this new community’s high-quality design and furnishings and our commitment to providing a wide range of activities, fresh, healthy hand-crafted food and truly compassionate care in a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere,” he says. They will also benefit from the community’s close-proximity to the new Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital and the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, as well as to the renowned Sonoma Wine Country region.

“Our Santa Rosa community will showcase some new, exciting options and amenities for residents,” says Coluzzi. Carlton Senior Living is well known, for example, for its award-winning diabetes management and fall prevention programs. It also offers a unique approach to Alzheimer’s and memory care, with programs that ignite residents’ imagination through multisensory activities, while preserving their dignity, choice and sense of personal wellbeing. The Memory Care Program will feature individual apartments and a dedicated living room, fireplace, private courtyard and indoor/outdoor dining options. “We provide a full spectrum of services customized to each individual’s needs,” Coluzzi adds.

Carlton Living is a major sponsor of the Senior Expo, be sure to stop by their booth on May 19th at Finley Community Center.

Senior Interest Tips to Stay Healthy & Have Fun During Holiday Outings Many older adults still enjoy traditional spring and summer holiday celebrations like going to a relative or friend’s house for a lively barbecue. Others love to see live fireworks in the evening.

6 ways to make these activities senior-friendly: 5 great ‘at home’ group activities: 1. Limit direct sun exposure by sitting in a cool and 1. Throw a backyard barbecue. That way, you can shady spot. participate when you want or just people-watch.

2. Bring a light jacket or blanket to keep warm at This lets everyone join the fun, but keeps seniors night. from getting overtired or overstimulated, especially 3. Standing is tiring. Make sure to always have a important for those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. comfortable seat that supports your back. Bring 2. Have a patriotic sing-a-long! Play a karaoke a cushion, portable chair, or wheelchair if needed. soundtrack from your computer or mobile device 4. Bring your favorite beverages and frequent– try America the Beautiful, My Country ‘Tis of ly drink so you’ll stay hydrated.

Thee, This Land is Your Land, or Yankee Doodle Boy 5. Take regular bathroom breaks to reduce or elimi- 3. Ooh and ahh together while watching the firenate the chance of an accident. works broadcast on TV. 6. For seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, limit 4. Watch a fun, lighthearted movie classic – the time spent at large gatherings to reduce the like Singin’ in the Rain. chance they’ll get agitated, anxious, or angry.

5. Play simple card games or classic board games.

Holiday activities for seniors who prefer to stay in: Bottom line: Many older adults can’t leave home anymore, but would There are many creative ways to adapt Memorial Day and 4th of July activities to meet seniors’ needs. The most still enjoy participating in holiday celebrations. important thing is to stay relaxed and go with the flow.

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