Senior newsletter jul aug 2016

Jul/Aug2016

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

Inside this Issue!

Mark your Calendar

Lots of planned activities … 2

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities

New Faces, Learn to Ride the Bus and more! ............. 2

Instructor Spotlight

Crafting with Bobbette........ 4

Health & Fitness Corner

Drink Plenty of Water.......... 4

Instructor Spotlight

Yoga with Lauren Ann ......... 5

Talent Wanted!

October 8 Talent Show ....... 5

Fun in the Sun! Summertime and Rec & Parks go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that National Parks and Recreation month is appropriately celebrated in July.

To honor the special season, Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Department is offering a wealth of outdoor experiences to get you celebrating here at the local level all summer long!

Here’s a list of highlights to look forward to …

Old Fashioned Picnic at Finley Park Thurs July 14, 11am-3pm, $5 member/$10 non-member, #77610

Neighborhood Flea Market Sat 8/20, 8am-1pm, FREE, BV Senior Center

Enjoy the extra hours of daylight at this evening outdoor concert series.

Hear the musical styling of (Listed in order): The Lucky Losers (Blues, R & B), Derek Irving and His Combo (Rock n Roll, Rockabilly, Blues), Afrofunk Experience (World, Funk, Soul), Drifting South (Classic Country and Western Swing), Girls & Boys (Alternative Rock, Blues), The Bootleg Honeys (Americana).

Big Bucks Bingo July 23 10am-2pm, $10, Bennett Valley Senior Center#77604

Join us for our annual neighborhood Relax in the shade with friends and flea market featuring 50 vendors enjoy a lunch of beef, turkey or selling potential treasures for you! veggie burgers, beverages, salads Vendor space is still available: and dessert. Be prepared for the $20 will get you a space festivities, including performances approximately 9’x12’, a six-foot and prizes! Lunch is served at noon. table and two chairs, where you can Get your tickets early as event sells make some money on those hidden out fast and there are NO tickets sold treasures in your attic, closets and at the park! Remember, membership garage. Tables can also be rented has its rewards! for $5. BVSC will also host a hot dog BBQ on the patio, proceeds Live at Juilliard benefitting senior programming Sundays July 3 - August 14, 5-7pm, and activities.

FREE, Juilliard Park

Admission includes 18 game sheets and hot dog BBQ lunch. We have daubers! Pre-registration is required, but payment is made at the door.

Additional Bingo packs (9 games) $5 each, available at game.

Mark Your Calendar

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities

BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing

New Faces

JULY Jul 1 Jul 4 Jul 6 Jul 8 Jul 13 Jul 14 Jul 15 Jul 15 Jul 18 Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 27 Jul 29

Please welcome Joanna Moore, our new Recreation Coordinator to Person Senior Wing. A native to the Bay Area, Joanna fell in love with community service when she was only a teenager. Inspired as a volunteer at an assisted living home, Joanna quickly developed a deep passion for working with seniors.

Joanna Moore This resolve stuck with her through Recreation Coordinator her involvement in the non-profit community and now working as the Recreation Coordinator at the Person Senior Wing. She has extensive experience in coordinating programs and strongly believes bringing residents together to experience all that the City of Santa Rosa has to offer will strengthen their sense of community pride and enhance health, wellness and quality of life.

Dance- Larry Broderick Trio, Finley CENTERS CLOSED- HOLIDAY Move! Outdoor Fitness, Finley Park Dance- Tom Shader Trio, Finley Move! Outdoor Fitness, Finley Park Senior Picnic at Finley Park Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Parks Make Life Better!® Bash, Howarth Park Hearing Screening, PSW Move! Outdoor Fitness, Finley Park Pool Tournament, BVSC Dance- Manny Gutierrez, Finley Big Bucks Bingo, BVSC Move! Outdoor Fitness, Finley Park Dance, Jess Petty, Finley

August

Learn to Ride the Bus Mon, July 11, 9:30-11:15am, BVSC, #77567 Mon, Aug 8, 9:30-11:15am, BVSC, #77568

Aug 5 Dance- Larry Broderick Trio, Finley Aug 10 Hearing Screening, BVSC Aug 12 Hawaiian Luau Dance, Gutierrez, Finley Aug 18 Pool Tournament, BVSC Aug 19 Dance- Steve Luther DJ, Finley Aug 20 Neighborhood Flea Market, BVSC Aug 26 Dance- Tom Shader Trio, Finley

Classroom instruction on the City Bus system, then the class takes a ride on the bus! You will learn CityBus routes, the transfer system and fares in this fun and entertaining class. See your City for the first time as a passenger rather than a driver. **Shares Cards**

As of April 1, Lucky’s Supermarket changed their “Shares Card” program to escript. The link to the new program is escript.com. It is finally up and running and Rec & Parks senior programs are listed under “Senior Center.”

We would be happy to help you get signed up at the front desk at the Bennett Valley Senior Center.

Senior Membership Drive The 2016/17 membership drive is underway have you purchased your membership yet?

Membership isn’t required to attend any of our activities, but does have its rewards!

New Classes

Two new senior classes just started at Bennett Valley!

Better Balance with Jae on Wednesday 12-1pm and Crafting with Bobbette on Tuesday and Friday from 11am-2pm. Read about these great classes on page 4 & 5.

For $24/year for individuals and $40/year for couples you receive a photo ID card, bi-monthly “Zest for Life” Newsletter mailed directly to your home and discounts on a variety of activities throughout the year!

Join Today!

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Person Senior Wing

Drop-In Activity Schedule

2060 College Ave. • (707) 543-3745

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

Monday 9:00-10:10 Tai Chi 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 9:00-10:30 Computer Lab 10:00-12:00 Needlecraft 11:00-2:00 Bingo 12:00-1:15 Yoga Tuesday 9:30-10:30 Medicare/ S.S. 2nd & 4th Tue 9:30-11:00 Spanish - Intermediate 10:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend 10:00-11:00 Spanish - Basic A 10:30-12:00 Spanish - Intro 11:00-12:30 Spanish - Adv Beg 11:00-12:30 Spanish - Adv 11:00-2:00 Spanish - Basic B 12:00-2:00 Crafting w/Bobbette 12:30-2:00 Spanish - Study Wednesday 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 9:00-10:30 Computer Lab 9:00-12:00 Ladies Billiards 10:00-12:00 Blood Pressure 4th Wed 10:30-12:30 Chinese Mahjong 11:00-12:30 Line Dance w/David 12:00-1:00 Better Balance w/Jae Thursday 9:00-10:00 Tai Chi w/ Dr Carl 9:00-11:00 Wii Games 10:00-11:00 Stretch & Bend 10:15-11:15 Silver Silvers Choral 10:30-12:00 Neuropathy 1st Thurs 11:30-12:30 TMM 2nd Thurs 10:30-12:30 Whist 11:15-2:00 Party Bridge 12:30-1:30 Legal Clinic - 1st Thurs 12:30-2:00 Adv Spanish Friday 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 10:00-11:15 Yoga 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab 12:00-2:00 Crafting w/Bobbette 11:00-2:00 Bingo

** FREE for members

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

Finley Community Center FRIDAY 1:00-4:00

Ballroom Dance

$8

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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 10:00-11:00 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 11:00-12:00 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 Fee/Pass 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab $2/$1.50 9:00-10:00 Walking Group $2/$1.50 9:30-10:30 Pilates with Jae $7/$6.50 9:30-11:00 Line Dance REBEL’S CHALLENGE $3/$2.50 10:00-11:00 Tai Chi $5/$4.50 10:00-11:45 Zumba Basics /Zumba Plus $6/$7.50 11:00-12:00 Balance with Jae $4/$3.50 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 $3/$2.50 2:00-4:00 Photography 1st & 2nd Tues.

Fee/Pass 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 12:30-3:30 Party Bridge Odds/Ends $4/$3.50 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 Fee/Pass Thursday 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab $2/$1.50 9:00-10:00 Walking Group/meets offsite $2/$1.50 9:00-10:00 Line Dance with Anita - Inter. $3/$2.50 10:00-11:00 Frisbee Golf $4/$3.50 10:00-11:00 Zumba Basics $6/$5.50 10:30-12:00 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 9:30-12:30 Mah Jong *Line Dance Practice will move to Mondays starting$3/$2.50 June 2nd.

10:30-11:30 Better Balance with Jae $4/$3.50 10:45-12:15 Line Dance- Intermediate $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 1:00-3:00 Scrabble $3/$2.50 2:00-3:00 Line Dance Practice $3/$2.50

Instructor Spotlight Crafting with Bobbette!

You asked we listened!

Introducing a brand new class!

Bobbette has been creating and teaching crafts of various kinds for over 20 years. Paper crafting is very popular right now and Bobbette will be bringing her diecutting machines and tools to teach you how to create beautiful cards to keep or share as well as gift tags, gift bags that look like miniature purses, home décor items like fall banners and Halloween treat boxes.

You won’t want to miss her 12 weeks of Christmas series!! You can bring in your own crafts that you need help with or do the craft

of the day. Come meet new people with similar interests in this fun and creative class. You won’t believe what you can make. There is always something to learn so come and be crafty! $3 drop-in; Tuesday & Friday 11am-2pm

Bobbette Burns Craft Instructor

Health & Fitness Corner The Benefits of Water Water is an all important component in our lives. Drinking water is vital to our health. Three fourths of the body consists of water and we need to keep water flowing through our digestive system in order to stay healthy and alert.

some signs of dehydration can be fatigue, dry skin and headaches. Giving water to our bodies is much like giving water to a wilted plant, it perks up! Taking care of our bodies can just be a matter of changing some habits. We are never too old to pick up new habits; exercising regularly, eating Water protects and keeps our joints and lungs more fruits and vegetables and drinking more moistened. It helps metabolism, helps organs absorb nutrients, regulates our body temperature, water. The Recreation and Parks Department can and detoxifies our body. Adequate intake of water help you in that quest. We have ongoing classes and programs to help you enjoy a vibrant lifelightens the work of the heart because pumping style that will perk you up! Chat with our front thinner blood is easier on the heart than pumping thicker blood. You may want to increase your desk staff about your goals or interests, so we can water intake if you are exercising, if the weather help match you to the right activities for you! is hot, you are eating more fiber, taking vitamins/ You can find more information on this subject and or diuretic medications. by following the link below or by looking on the Centers for Disease Control website: So how do you know if you are getting enough water? Since thirst is a poor intake measure, it is http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/nutrition/ best to check your urine output. If it is clear or a light yellow, you are probably in good shape. But 4

Talent Wanted!

Talent Show in October!

The annual Senior Talent show at Bennett Valley returns October 8 and we are looking for individuals to perform and celebrate the creativity of the people around us. If you don’t like performing but want to still be a part of this great production there are numerous volunteer opportunities available. Past performances have included Scottish dancing, poetry, comedy skits, and even a Barbershop Quartet!

Further information will be available in the coming months for those wanting to attend the show. With any questions call Bennett Valley Senior Center at (707) 545-8608.

Instructor Spotlight Better Balance with Jae Newman New class starting July 6 at Bennett Valley Senior Center with current Person Senior Wing instructor Jae Newman! Since 2013, Jae Newman has done a phenomenal job teaching Balance and Pilates classes Jae Newman at the Person Senior Wing. Jae teaches the classes Instructor with a solid foundation on balance designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. include “I don’t feel pain anymore.” Jae is a grandJae has been an instructor since 2001, and what she mother of 2 lovely girls and she brings a playful spirit to her enjoys the most about teaching is the students. She loves the “ah, ha” moments, when people do what classes, making them fun and non-competitive. Jae they thought they couldn’t do. She also likes the invites everyone to come join her classes and learn to relief when students are told that they only need to better balance or to move with more grace! do what feels good for them, and they don’t have to Balance with Jae - $4 drop-in; Wednesday 12-1pm in sweat and hurt their bodies. One of the greatest comthe California Room pliments she has received from her students 5

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