Zest for Life Jan Feb 2016

Jan/Feb2016

2060 W. College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 • www.santarosarec.com • Volume: 4 Issue: 1

Inside this Issue!

Mark Your Calendar

Lots of planned activities … 2

Community Center News

New Faces & Retirements … 2

Instructor Spotlight

Jill Freed Zumba Gold.......... 4

Health & Fitness Corner

February is Heart Health Month.................................. 4

Around Town

St. Patty’s Day 5K Run/Walk... 5

Did you know?

Computer Lab at Bennett Valley................................... 5

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities

Crab Feed Tickets Available... 6

Try Something NEW for the New Year!

A year has come and gone, and we would like to encourage you to try something new in the New Year.

Make 2016 memorable by trying one of the following activities: Meet New People The Person Senior Wing has a monthly book club that always welcomes new members! All you need to do is read the book and come to the meeting – be prepared for lively conversation about what you have read. The group will meet 1:30-3pm Jan. 25th to discuss A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler and on February 22nd to discuss The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion Fitness and Weight Loss Dance your way to fitness in Zumba, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11am at the Person Senior Wing or work on mind and body soundness in Tai Chi at the Bennett Valley Senior Center, Mondays 9-10am or Thursdays 9-10am.

Enjoy Life More Become the singer you have longed to be! Join Susana Crofton for Improv Singing Parties at the Person Senior Wing. This new program is perfect for all levels of singers and you will have more fun singing than you ever thought possible! Thursdays (beginning January 7th) 10:30am-12pm, $5 drop-in.

Learn A New Skill Have you considered learning to speak Spanish? The Bennett Valley Senior center has a Spanish Class for every level of learner.

Come learn the basics from 12:30-2pm or get conversational in Advanced Spanish from 11am-12:45pm. Or become a whiz on your computer or tablet.

Computer lab hours are available at the Person Senior Wing Tu/Th 9-11am or at the Bennett Valley Center Mon/Wed/Fri 9-11am.

Mark Your Calendar

Community Center News

BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing

New faces and retirements Please welcome Mary Keith Roberts to the Person Senior Wing. Mary Keith is an experienced program coordinator and will bring fresh prospective to this role – please welcome her!

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CLOSED New Year’s Day Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley CLOSED Martin Luther King Day 9-ball Tournament, BVSC Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dance, Jess Petty, Finley

Best wishes to Mary Beggs on her retirement! Mary has been a friendly face at the front desk at both the Bennett Valley Senior Center and the Person Senior Wing.

Mary is known for going the extra mile for our customers; whether that means mailing a hand-written note or a visit at the hospital – her kindness will be missed.

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Dance, Larry Broderick Trio, Finley Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley CLOSED President’s Day 9-ball Tournament, BVSC Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Crab Feed, Finley

Talent Show Postponed

The Talent Show scheduled for February has been postponed. The new date for the event is October 8, 2016.

Please look for information in the future.

Books, Puzzles and Videos at the Bennett Valley Senior Center

The books, puzzles and videos formerly found in the front lobby have been relocated to the Leisure Room.

Please drop by and check-out what is available.

Form and Function Wellness Workshop

Posture, Balance and Relaxation With Parmatma Thurs Jan. 28 1:30-3:30pm, $30 Res/$40 Non Res, Person Senior Wing, Pre-register #79952

Save The Date!

Crab Feed at Finley

In this special 2 hour class you will learn some simple and effective exercises to improve your posture while seated and when standing which will enhance your movement patterns for daily activities. We will explore different and fun ways to improve your balance.

February 27, 2016

Event Begins at 5:30pm, Dinner Served at 6:00pm Tickets $50

Thursday Morning Motivations: Chapel of the Chimes Thurs, January 14, 2016, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #72232 Cal Fresh (presented by Catholic Charities) Thurs, February 11, 2016, 10:30-11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #72233

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Drop-In Activity Schedule

Person Senior Wing 2060 College Ave. • (707) 543-3745

Bennett Valley Senior Center 704 Bennett Valley Rd • (707) 545-8608

Monday Rm 9:00-10:10 Tai Chi Calif 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 19 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab 17 10:30-12:00 Needlecraft 18 11:00-2:00 Bingo 19 Tuesday Rm 9:30-10:30 Medicare/ S.S. 2nd & 4th Tues 11 9:30-11:00 Spanish -Intermed 17 10:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend 19 10:30-12:00 Spanish -Intro 18 11:00-12:30 Spanish -Adv Beg 11 11:00-12:30 Spanish -Adv 18 12:30-2:00 Spanish -Basic 18 12:30-2:00 Spanish -Study 17 Wednesday Rm 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 19 9:00-12:00 Ladies Billiards Pool th 11 10:00-12:00 Blood Pressure 4 Wed 10:30-12:30 Chinese Mahjong 18 11:00-12:30 Line Dance w/ David 19 Thursday Rm 9:00-10:00 Tai Chi w/ Dr Carl 19 9:00-11:00 Wii Games Calif 10:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend 18 10:15-11:15 Silver Silvers Choral 19 st 10:30-12:00 Neuropathy 1 Thurs 16 10:30-11:30 TMM 2nd Thurs 16 10:30-12:30 Whist 17 11:15- 2:00 Party Bridge 18 12:00-1:00 Legal Clinic 1st Thurs 11 12:30-1:30 Intermediate Line Dance 19 12:30-2:00 Adv Spanish 11 Friday Rm 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 19 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab 17 11:00-2:00 Bingo 19

Fee $4 $2 ** $3 $2 Fee Free $3 $3 $3 $3 $3 $3 $3 Fee $2 $4 ** $3 $3 Fee $3 $3 $3 $2 $3 ** $3 $4 ** $3 $3 Fee $2 ** $2

** FREE for members

Finley Community Center FRIDAY 1:00-4:00

Ballroom Dance

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Monday Fee/Pass 9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6/$5.50 9:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $3/$2.50 10:00-10:30 Brand New to the Uke/2nd & 4th Mon $2/$1.50 10:00-12:00 Needlecraft $3/$2.50 10:30-11:30 History $2/$1.50 11:00-11:45 Ukulele/Bill’s Beginners $2/$1.50 11:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7/$6.50 12:30-3:30 Party Bridge/Duplicate Bridge $4/$3.50 1:00-3:00 Hand and Foot Card Game $3/$2.50 1:30-3:00 Book Club 3rd Mon $2/$1.50 2:00-3:00 Line Dance Practice $3/$2.50 Tuesday $2/$1.50 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab 9:00-10:00 Walking Group $2/$1.50 9:30-10:30 Pilates with Jae $7/$6.50 10:00-11:00 Tai Chi $5/$4.50 10:00-11:00 Line Dance REBEL’S CHALLENGE $3/$2.50 10:00-11:45 Zumba Basics /Zumba Plus $6/$5.50 11:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7/$6.50 1:00-4:00 Ping Pong—Beginning $4/$3.50 1:00-3:00 Pedro $3/$2.50 1:30-3:00 Belly Dance Fitness $6/$5.50 2:00-4:00 Photography 1st & 2nd Tues $3/$2.50 Wednesday 9:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $3/$2.50 10:00-11:30 Discussion Group $2/$1.50 11:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7/$6.50 12:30-4:00 Pinochle Experienced $4/$3.50 1:00-3:00 Ukulele– Experienced $3/$2.50 1:00-3:00 Scrabble $3/$2.50 1:00-4:00 Ping Pong—Competitive, Inter. $4/$3.50 1:30-4:30 Drop-In Watercolor Studio $4/$3.50 Thursday 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab $2/$1.50 9:00-10:00 Walking Group/meets offsite $2/$1.50 10:00-11:00 Frisbee Golf $4/$3.50 10:00-11:00 Zumba Basics $6/$5.50 9:30-10:30 Pilates with Jae $7/$6.50 11:30-12:30 Yoga with Donna $7/$6.50 1:00-4:00 Ping Pong—Beginning $4/$3.50 Friday 9:00-10:00 Boomer Blast Fitness $6/$5.50 9:30-10:30 Line Dance Rebels $3/$2.50 10:00-12:30 Mah Jong $3/$2.50 10:30-11:30 Better Balance with Jae $4/$3.50 *Line Dance Practice will move to Mondays starting June 2nd.

10:45-12:15 “Easy Interm.” Line Dance $3/$2.50 12:30-4:00 Pinochle Experienced $4/$3.50 12:30-4:00 Party Bridge $4/$3.50 1:00-4:00 Ping Pong—Competitive, Inter. $4/$3.50 2:00-3:00 Line Dance Practice $3/$2.50 1:00-3:00 Scrabble $3/$2.50 2:00-3:00 Line Dance Practice $3/$2.50

Instructor Spotlight Meet Jill Freed, Zumba Gold Instructor Jill has been teaching Zumba since 2007. Her goal as an instructor is to inspire others to fitness, no matter their age, size or fitness level. Her philosophy is that it is never too late to get stronger and fitter. And wherever you start, it’s possible to progress and start feeling better in the totality of your body, mind and spirit!

Jill has been a fitness enthusiast for most of her life. She started dancing as a child and by the time she was a teenager, she

was a member of the Elle Johnson Dance Company. Jill found her passion with dance and continued her training in New York. In 2006, Jill tried Zumba and from the first moment the Zumba music started, she knew it was something she had to be involved in. For Jill, “Zumba is Jill Freed, the perfect combination of dance Zumba Gold Instructor and fitness. Something I had been seeking for a long time.”

Jill’s Zumba classes focus on all Join Jill for Zumba Gold elements of fitness: cardiovasat the Person Senior Wing, cular, muscular conditioning, Thurs from 10-11am $6 drop-in. flexibility and balance!

Health & Fitness Corner February is Heart Health Month We can fight back against heart disease and stroke.

Prevention starts with everyone.

Practice these healthy living habits: 1. Eat a healthy diet Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke – the equivalent to 2,200 deaths per day. This month, we are highlighting Million Hearts™, an initiative dedicated to preventing the nation’s leading killers and empowering everyone to make heart-healthy choices.

2. Maintain a healthy weight 3. Be active on most days 4. Don’t smoke or use tobacco 5. Limit alcohol use To learn more, visit http://millionhearts.hhs.gov

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Around Town Announcing the 5th annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K This year, celebrate the Irish Holiday with a walk, jog or run in the 5th annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K on Sunday, March 13, 2016. This 5K chip-timed race is open to all ages and abilities … last year, line dancer Norma Rettinhouse even won her age division!

Stick around after the race for the post-run celebration complete with a judged costume contest. All event proceeds go to the Santa Rosa Rec & Parks Scholarship Fund.

For more information, visit www.srcity.org/spdrun.

Online registration opens January 4, 2016. Don’t delay – this event sold-out last year!

Did You Know?

Computer Lab at the Bennett Valley Senior Center Did you get a new camera for the holidays and want to learn how to upload and save pictures? Do you want to be able to send an email but don’t know how to set up an account? We invite people of all computer levels to participate in the Computer and Technology Lab at the Bennett Valley Senior Center Mon, Wed, Fri 9-11am, $2 drop-in fee. These open lab hours are staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers. They can help with these and any other computer questions! Don’t miss your opportunity to get one-on-one help from a savvy computer user at the Bennett Valley Senior Center.

In addition to open computer lab, the Bennett Valley Senior Center will be holding computer workshops for beginners.

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Introduction to Email and E-cards

Wednesdays Jan 6-27, 9-11am, RSVP #79950, $2 drop-in fee per session In this workshop you will create a Gmail account and then learn to make greeting cards online (including photographs!) and how to send greeting cards by email.

Introduction to Digital Photos

Wednesdays Feb 3-24, 9-11am, RSVP #79951, $2 drop-in fee per session Learn how to upload photographs off of you camera, phone or tablet, and save and organize them into Picasa web albums.

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