Mar-May 2020 Zest Newsletter

Mar/Apr/May2020

Person Senior Wing • 2060 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 Steele Lane Recreation Center • 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 • 707-543-3282 Ext 1

Inside this Issue!

Mark your Calendar Activity Highlights . ................. 2

Community Center News Where Are the Computers ..... 2 New Art .................................. 2 Book Exchange........................ 2 Lunch at Steele Lane............... 2

Senior Interest

SantaRosaRec.com

Explore Opportunities & Find Resources at Senior Expo April 4th, Admission is FREE! Save the date and plan to join us on April 4th from 9am-12pm for the Senior Expo of Santa Rosa! This popular annual event is now in its 21st year, bringing together 60-plus exhibits to showcase senior living in Santa Rosa. Discover resources, products, services and educational opportunities available in our community, such as meeting with financial and medical experts, estate planning professionals and health insurance specialists. Explore opportunities for travel, recreation, fitness and nutrition. Don’t miss the prize giveaway and silent auction with proceeds benefiting your Recreation & Parks’ senior centers!

Guest Speaker Series .............. 3 Did You Know.......................... 3

Word Find Activities We Offer for Seniors... 4

FREE ! admission Thank You Covia Please join us in three cheers for Covia! This active aging organization has sponsored many Santa Rosa seniors over the years, allowing them to participate in drop-in classes and activities at our centers.

Though Covia can no longer continue their financial support, we will step in beginning in March to assist seniors who qualify. Community donations to the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund will make this possible. To learn if you qualify for a scholarship or to donate to the fund, please stop by the front counter at Person Senior Wing or Steele Lane Community Center or visit SantaRosaRec.com.

Mark Your Calendar

Community Center News

PSW = Person Senior Wing STL = Steele Lane Center

Where Are the Computers?

Did you notice the computers in Room 23 at Person Senior Wing are missing? Don’t worry, they haven’t gone far! Most are now located downstairs in Room 2B and two are in the social room at Steele Lane Community Center. These computers with internet access are available from 9am-2pm to check the news, do some research, practice your skills, or play a game. Plus, the large space in Room 23 is now available for many other uses and activities.

MARCH Mar 6 Dance, Carl Green, Finley Mar 13 St Patrick’s Day Lunch, PSW

Pre-registration required

Mar 13 NO Dance, Finley Maintenance Mar 20 Dance, Steve Luther, Finley Mar 27 Dance, Tom Shader, Finley

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APRIL

New Art Look for new permanent artwork coming this spring to Person Senior Wing! Over 50 large photo prints will add color to the space and highlight Santa Rosa’s many beautiful parks, amenities and recreation programs.

Dance, Carl Green, Finley Senior Expo, PSW Dance, Tom Shader, Finley Dance, Steve Luther, Finley Dance, Steve Luther, Finley

MAY May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 25 May 29

Book Exchange Take a book, leave a book, and read a book! Please join us in saying ‘Thank You’ to Connor from Boy Scout Troop 125, for designing, building and donating a lending library to the seniors at Steele Lane Community Center. The library is in the Social Room which is open to members from 9am to 2pm.

Dance, Carl Green, Finley Dance, Tom Shader, Finley Dance, Steve Luther, Finley Memorial Day Dance, Steve Luther, Finley Memorial Day, Centers Closed NO Dance, 5th Friday

New Activity Spotlight Bunco Instructor: Cindy Skinner Steele Lane/Rm 6 Tue, 3pm-4 $3.50 members, $4 non-members Dementia Caregivers Support Group Instructor: Susan Kay Gilbert M.A. Edu PSW/Rm 28 Wed, 10:30am-12 $5.50 members, $6 non-members

Lunch at Steele Lane Steele Lane Community Center is working with the Council on Aging’s Health and Nutrition Services to bring healthy lunch options to seniors. Center staff say it’s a work in progress but that they are hoping to begin offering lunches in the spring. Please keep an eye out for more information.

Tai Chi Instructor: Karen Fleming Steele Lane/Dohn Rm Tue, 11am-12, $4.50 members, $5 non-members Did you know you can bring a friend to try an activity for FREE? Or, try a new activity yourself for free!

We have lots of activities and classes to try!

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Senior Interest

Guest Speaker Series for Senior Members

Join us for engaging, educational presentations on a wide variety of topics.

Premier World Discovery presents: Upcoming Trips Learn about upcoming trips to the Canadian Rockies, New England Fall Colors, Italy’s Amalfi Coast and the Music Cities of Branson, and Memphis & Nashville. A representative from the tour company will be available to answer all your questions.

Friday, March 6, 10-11am Person Senior Wing/Rm23 $2 non-members CaptionCall presents: Life is Calling CaptionCall is a NO-COST phone and captioning service for individuals with hearing loss who need captions to use the phone effectively.

Friday, March 13, 1-2pm Person Senior Wing/Rm1 $2 non-members

Trips 4U presents: Upcoming Trips Come learn about available trips and meet with a representative who will provide highlights and answer questions.

Friday, April 17, 12-1pm Person Senior Wing/Rm1 $2 non-members ClearCaptions presents: See Every Word ClearCaptions is a NO-COST phone and captioning service for individuals with hearing loss who need captions to use the phone effectively.

Friday, May 8, 12-1pm Person Senior Wing/Rm1 $2 non-members (Refreshments included for those pre-registered by May 1st)

Did You Know?

Engage Your experience and your ideas are needed to help inform the State of California’s Master Plan on Aging. ‘EngAGE’ is new initiative by the Department of Aging to develop a set of strategies and partnerships to promote healthy aging and to prepare for changes ahead, including projected growth of the 65-plus population to 8.6 million people by 2030. Learn how you can help shape the future for older Californians at www.EngageCA.org

Neighborfest What’s Neighborfest? It’s a locally organized event or a block party, bringing your neighborhood together to have fun and build a stronger, more connected community. This program aims to strengthen social cohesion or connectedness, resilience and to prepare neighborhoods for disasters.

Visit srcity.org/neighborfest for more info.

Census Older Americans Month

Get Counted Santa Rosa!

Older Americans Month held every year in May recognizes From March to May, the U.S. Census Bureau will count the contributions of older adults across the nation. every person in the U.S. The data will be used to distribute Older Americans Month also serves to raise awareness concerning elder abuse and neglect. People of all ages are over $675 billion in annual funds for vital programs, such as housing, healthcare, roads and emergency services. A encouraged to take part! Learn more and get involved at: complete and accurate count will help ensure our community oam.acl.gov gets its share of funding and political representation! Every household will have the option to respond online, by mail, or by phone. Learn more about why the census matters and 3 what to expect at: srcity.org/census-2020

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