Senior newsletter mar apr2016 final

Mar/Apr2016

2060 W. College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 • www.santarosarec.com • Volume: 4 Issue: 2

Inside this Issue!

Spring/Summer Activity Guide

See what’s in it for you!....... 1

Mark your Calendar

Lots of planned activities … 2

Noteworthy Upcoming Opportunities

Clear Clutter, AARP Tax Aid and more............................. 2

Instructor Spotlight

Line Dancing with David Hamley...................... 4

Health & Fitness Corner

Dancing is Heart Healthy ... 4

Around Town

Free Senior Movies! ............ 5

Did you know?

New World Ballet................ 5

Spring Summer Activity Guide Your Spring/Summer Activity Guide has arrived in the mail!

Please take a look at all of the fun things we have arranged for you and your family to participate in this season. Here are some highlights of programs available for the 50+ community this season.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K Join us for the fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K! Proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund. Race time is 3pm in Juilliard Park. There will be a commemorative mug for all participants. Post-race festivities include free beer or root beer mug fill-up for all racers, judged costume contest and entertainment. March 13.

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EARTH DAY ON STAGE Check out an outdoor showcase of Santa Rosa’s performing arts scene, earth day activities and “green” vendors in Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy FREE live performances by some of the area’s most talented performing arts groups. Visit srcity.org/arts for schedule of performances. April 23.

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SANTA ROSA HISTORY TOUR ON ROSIE THE TROLLEY Rosie the Trolley will take you on a fascinating two-hour tour with Santa Rosa’s most charismatic historian, Bill Montgomery. Bill will share the captivating history of our local treasures from the early 1800s to the great earthquake. Participants will take a few short walks to get a better view of historical sites. Board Rosie the Trolley from the main parking lot at Howarth Park, near the snack

bar. A water bottle is recommended.

Tickets are sold in advance. $20/ person; register at santarosarec.com and use barcode #79787.

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DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT BEES? Curious about honey bees and what’s happening with them? Spend two hours learning honey bee basics, the current status of how they are faring, and some simple facts about becoming a beekeeper. The swarm season is beginning so it’s a great time to consider becoming a beekeeper or learn about other ways to support these very important pollinators. *NOTE: NO LIVE BEES IN CLASS. Tuesday 3/1, 7-9pm Finley/ Maple Room $36 (S.R. Resident $26) #78451.

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POSTURE, BALANCE AND RELACATION WITH PARMATMA In this special two 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. Join us on Thursday, 4/ 14, 1:30 – 3:30pm at Person Senior Wing, Pre-register #80040.

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Mark Your Calendar

Community Center News

BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing

New faces and retirements Please welcome our new Senior Centers team at Bennett Valley Senior Center: Nicole Lowery is our new Recreation Coordinator, Erin Sullivan is our new Recreation Specialist. At Person Senior Wing, welcome Jennifer Mendoza as our new Recreation Specialist. All three ladies have years of experience working for the Recreation & Parks Department and are excited to join you in their new roles at the Senior Centers.

March Mar 4 Dance, Larry Broderick Trio, Finley Mar 11 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Mar 13 Daylight Saving Time Begins Mar 17 Pool Tournament, BVSC Mar 20 First Day of Spring Mar 18 Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Mar 25 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley

Best Wishes to Mary Keith Roberts on her retirement. Mary Keith has worked for the City for 20 years!

april Apr 1 Dance, Larry Broderick Trio, Finley Apr 8 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Apr 15 Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Apr 21 Pool Tournament, BVSC Apr 22 Earth Day Apr 23 Big Buck$ Bingo, BVSC Apr 22 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Apr 29 Dance, Jess Petty Band, Finley

AARP Tax Aide Program

The AARP Tax Aide program is available this year at the Recreation and Parks Department’s Franklin Clubhouse, 2095 Franklin Ave. Santa Rosa. First come, first serve.

Preparers will be available until April 15, M-Th 9a-3p.

Clear Clutter – 4 Easy Steps (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!)

Join Kimberlee Foster owner of Chucket Organizing and Move Management for a one-hour workshop about clearing clutter and keeping it under control!

Thurs, March 12, 10:30-11:30am, Person Senior Wing, Please RSVP # 76148

Friendly Reminder:

Thursday Morning Motivations

Our facilities are “scent-free.”

Please refrain from wearing perfumes and other scented products as they affect the health of many people.

PG&E Thurs, March 10, 10:30 – 11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #77560 Cal Mentor Being a mentor is one of the greatest things one can do for another. The reason a person becomes a mentor varies, but the one thing they typically have in common is a big heart. California Mentor works to find nurturing, supportive homes for their clients, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Those who open up their homes are called “Mentors” and receive ongoing support as well as a competitive monthly stipend. Sharing your home and watching an individual’s progress can be tremendously exciting and bring immeasurable rewards. Thurs, April 14, 10:30 – 11:30am, Bennett Valley Senior Center, Please RSVP #77562

Go Paperless It’s simple, just visit www.srcity.org/seniors and click on “e-subscribe to Zest for Life” in the right-hand column.

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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 9:00-10:10 Tai Chi 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 9:00-10:30 Computer Lab 10:30-12:00 Needlecraft 11:00-2:00 Bingo 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 12:30-2:00 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 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 10:30-11:30 TMM 2nd Thurs 10:30-12:30 Whist 11:15-2:00 Party Bridge 12:00-1:00 Legal Clinic Nov 12th 12:30-1:30 Intermediate Line Dance 12:30-2:00 Adv Spanish Friday 9:00-10:00 Morning Exercise 9:00-11:00 Computer Lab 11:00-2:00 Bingo

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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 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 10:00-11:00 Tai Chi $5/$4.50 9:30-11:00 Line Dance REBEL’S CHALLENGE $3/$2.50 10:00-11:45 Zumba Basics /Zumba Plus $6/$7.50 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 1:30-4:30 Drop-In Watercolor Studio $4/$3.50 1:00-3:00 Scrabble $3/$2.50 1:00-4:00 Ping Pong - Competitive, Inter. $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 10:30-12:00 Singing Party $5/$4.50 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 $3/$2.50 *Line Dance Practice will move to Mondays starting 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 Line Dancing with David Hamley Line dancing is a great way to stay healthy and make new friends all while having fun.

At Bennett Valley Senior Center, David has been teaching Line Dancing for nine years.

Before that he umpired for softball for many years. He first got interested in line dancing through hanging out at Kodiak Jack’s which used to be located in Petaluma. He now enjoys dancing with his wife and friends around Sonoma County. The main enjoyment of line dancing for David is the variety of music and his overall love of dancing. David looks forward to teaching all participants line dance moves on Wednesdays 11:00 - 12:30pm at Bennett Valley Senior Center.

David Hamley Line Dance Instructor

Health & Fitness Corner Dancing is Heart Healthy Dancing is a unique form of exercise that provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while allowing you to engage in a social activity. Dancing, especially line dancing, not only works out your body but also your mind. The combination of having to focus on the steps along with the timing of the dance creates a wonderful brain stimulation. A 21-year-old study published in the New York Journal of Medicine found dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In the study, participants over the age of 75 who engaged in reading, dancing, and board games once a week had a 7 percent lower risk of dementia compared to those who did not. Those who

engaged in these activities at least 11 days a month had a 63 percent lower risk. Dancing also helps to improve balance, posture, bone density and cardiovascular and muscular strength as well as flexibility. Come join one of our many dance classes where you will be immersed in a great environment and gain confidence while having fun and meeting new friends.

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Around Town Free Senior Movies!

Free movies for seniors are back! The free senior movie series is offered the first Thursday of every month through June. The movies will be presented at the Third Street Cinemas in Downtown Santa Rosa. The theatre is located at 620 Third Street between Santa Rosa Ave. and D St. (Next to the Third St. Aleworks, and only 1.5 blocks from the transit mall.)

The movies are free for seniors 60 & older, and will begin at 10am. No tickets are needed and the doors

open at 9:30am. For a list of films for each month, call the Third Street Cinemas recording, after the previous Friday: 522-0330 x 3#. The series is generously sponsored by Kobrin Financial Services, Santa Rosa Memorial Park & Mortuary/ Eggen & Lance Chapel, and Synergy Medical Group.

For more information, contact Gwen Adkins at the Santa Rosa Entertainment Group: 523-1586 x 21.

Did You Know?

New World Ballet Dance Classes for Seniors Bennett Valley Senior Center has a NEW user group. New World Ballet will be leasing space at the center AND will also be providing dance classes to seniors coming soon!

New World Ballet also hosted the first & second Annual Humboldt Dance Festivals, which featured dance instructors and musicians of African Diaspora, including Afro-Cuban, Congolese, Samba/ Afro-Brazilian, and West African as well as classical New World Ballet was originally founded in Arcata, ballet, contemporary ballet, pointe, and hip-hop California in 1994 by Nadine Cole, former workshops.

Chicago Opera Ballet dancer. In 2005, Nadine retired and Victor Temple, assumed the position New World Ballet is excited to bring this legacy to of Artistic Director. Victor is a former dancer with the Sonoma County community. After only a short the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Central Ballet of time in Santa Rosa, New World Ballet has a thrivChina, Shanghai Ballet, Oakland Ballet and Liaiing and diverse School, performing companies and son of Western Dance Styles to China’s Chinese many outreach programs. New World Ballet is exDancers’ Association. Past performances presented cited about their new location at the Bennett Valley by the company under Victor Temple’s direction Senior Center and looking forward to working with include acts from Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker and the City of Santa Rosa to develop new programs. a modernized version of Cinderella. In addition, 5

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