Silver Streak July-Aug 2010

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Danville Senior Services

JULY/AUGUST 2010

(925) 314-3490

A Newsletter of Programs, Activities and Community Services Available to Older Adult Residents

The Veterans Memorial Building is now closed for renovations. During the construction period, all classes for seniors have been relocated to the Town Meeting Hall, Village Theatre, and the Danville and Oak Hill Park Community Centers. Please check the Silver Streak Newsletter for location changes for your favorite class, program or events. If you have any questions about the relocation of senior programs, contact Jane Laris, Program Supervisor at (925)314-3465, or by email at jlaris@ci.danville.ca.us.

New Exercise Instructor

The Senior Services division is very excited to introduce exercise instructor, Sylvia Rodriguez to the program.

Beginning in July, Sylvia will be offering a Senior Stretching and a Low Impact Aerobic class. Sylvia is a nationally certified personal trainer and has been teaching exercise classes since 1990. Her style of training includes kick boxing, yoga, Pilates, dance and senior fitness and assisted stretch. If you are interested in finding out more information on her classes, please refer to the Stretching and Low Impact Aerobic descriptions located under the Classes section of the newsletter.

Back by Popular Demand!

Dance Instructor Colin Dickie, will once again host a night full of entertainment and teach you how to dance the Nightclub Two Step! Feet will be tapping and skirts twirling as big band favorites are played. Dance the night away with your friends at the Oak Hill Park Community Center on Wednesday, July 14.

Senior Services Sub-committee Do you have an idea for a new activity or an improved procedure for Senior Services? You may attend the following meeting to be heard by the decision makers.

July 28, 2010 4:00 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall Future meeting: October 27, 2010

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Senior Sneakers Trips

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Local Spotlight

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Buzz Sessions

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Cooking Demo

Book Club and Movies Registration Form

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Senior Sneakers Trips Explore, Learn and be Entertained!

The Town of Danville's Senior Sneakers program is a great way for you to make new friends and get out and around the greater Bay Area. There's always something new to see and learn. Either way, you will have a great time. Send or drop off your registration form to the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., Danville, CA 94526. The Community Center is conveniently located adjacent to the Danville Library.

Danville resident registrations submitted prior to the first day of registration will be entered on Wednesday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m., and non-resident registrations will be processed on Thursday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m. Trips will meet at the Danville Park & Ride (Sycamore Valley Exit) lot unless otherwise noted. Staff will mail out a checklist approximately one week before the trip and call a few days prior to the trip to discuss details.

Registration Priority Due to the high demand of the Town's Senior Sneaker program, seniors will be limited to registering for two trips per month, or a total of four per issue of the Silver Streak newsletter.

When choosing your trips, please number them in order of priority. See registration form for additional information.

ACTIVITY LEVELS

Each trip has an Activity Level. Plus, you must be able to walk six steep steps to board the bus.

Choose your level carefully: LEVEL 1: Easy, sitting/little walking. Must be able to stand 10 minutes without assistance or bring your walker or wheelchair.

LEVEL 2: Small amount of walking LEVEL 3: Moderate to heavy walking LEVEL 4: Heavy amount of walking/standing LEVEL 5: Strenuous walking/hiking If you aren’t sure where you fit, give us a call at (925) 314-3490.

Please let us know if you have any physical limitations prior to signing up for a trip so that we can accommodate your needs ahead of time.

REFUND POLICY: When registration falls below the minimum enrollment required, it may be necessary to cancel a trip. At the time of cancellation, the Town will initiate a full refund. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for refunds to be processed.

Withdrawal and refund requests must be submitted at least five working days prior to the trip. You may elect to receive a credit on your account with no fees charged or a refund less a $20 cancellation fee. Refunds cannot be given for any reason for trips designated NON-REFUNDABLE.

Prices are subject to change due to enrollment changes.

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Senior Sneakers Trips River Rafting continued:

Trips for July & August Lavender Bee Farm and Petaluma Historical Museum Tuesday, July 6, 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.

Our first stop to the beautiful city of Petaluma will be the Lavender Bee Farm, owned by the Wallensteins since 1947. The three-acres of land are dedicated to the cultivation of lavender and the production of gourmet honey. The farm offers beautiful views of Sonoma County and has easy-to-walk pathways throughout the grounds. Following the farm tour, the group will enjoy lunch at Dempsey's, a favorite place among the locals. A docent will join our group as we tour Victorian homes in Petaluma with a stop mid-way at the historical St. Vincent's Church. The tour will end at the Petaluma Historical Museum with time to view the exhibits on your own.

Cost: $58.50 resident; $70.50 non-resident. Price includes bus transportation, tours and lunch.

Activity Level: 4-5

whitewater "warm up." The last five mile long stretch is a challenging Level 3 filled with whitewater rapids and excitement. This trip is voted "Best of the West"

by Sunset Magazine. We will stop for pizza on the way home. Cost: $196 resident; $235 non-resident (nonrefundable). Price includes transportation, organized lunch and admission. Please bring money for dinner.

The Bay Model and House Boat TourSausalito Wednesday, July 21, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

The group will start the day touring the Bay Model in Sausalito, also known as the "Secret Water Laboratory," which is a huge three-dimensional model of the San Francisco Bay and the Delta River System. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Bay Model in the mid-1960s to test a plan that would create two fresh water lakes by damming up the north and south bays.

Following the tour, there will be time to shop and lunch on your own in Sausalito. Following lunch, the group will enjoy a "floating homes" tour where you will have the opportunity to view some of the house boats, and learn more about the residents and the environment.

Cost: $53 resident; $64 non-resident.

Price includes bus transportation, and tours.

Please bring money for lunch on your own.

Activity Level: 4-5

Cache Creek Casino, Brooks

Tuesday, July 27, 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

We'll enjoy the trees in bloom along the highway to the beautiful Cache Creek Casino where we'll try our luck at the slots and tables.

River Rafting on the American River Thursday, July 15, 8:15 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Before embarking on the river, the group will enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch hosted by the All Outdoors Adventure Team. This white-water rafting adventure trip travels down the South Fork of the American River.

The rafting trip is 12 miles long and begins at Camp Lotus. The first seven miles on the river are a Level 1 - 2

Cost: $20 resident; $24 non-resident.

Price includes bus transportation. Please bring money for lunch on your own.

Activity Level: 2-3

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Senior Sneakers Trips China Camp State Park continued:

Peter Pan Performance at the Ferry Park Theatre Wednesday, August 4, 10:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

New to San Francisco, Peter Pan was conceived by an award-winning creative team and featuring actors, puppets, epic music, dazzling flying sequences surrounded by breathtaking video. You definitely do not want to miss this extraordinary experience.

Cost: $72 resident; $86 non-resident. Price includes bus transportation and admission. Please bring money for lunch on your own at Pier 39 or the Ferry Building.

Activity Level: 2-3

Cost: $24 resident; $29 non-resident. Price includes bus transportation, and tours. Please bring money for lunch on your own.

Activity Level: 4-5

"Beauty and the Beast" Performance at Golden Gate Theatre Wednesday, August 25, 10:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is a smash hit offBroadway musical. You will love this animated feature which is filled with spectacles throughout the entire show. It's a classic, musical love story filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes.

Prior to arriving at the Golden Gate Theatre, the group will enjoy lunch together at one of San Francisco's popular restaurants Cost: $94 resident; $113 non-resident. Price includes bus transportation, admission and lunch.

Activity Level: 2-3

Upcoming Overnight Trip... with Premier World Discovery, an innovative company focusing on group travel for older adults.

China Camp State Park and Guide Dogs for the Blind-San Rafael Wednesday, August 18, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

This day will be packed with adventure throughout San Rafael and Tiburon. First stop is China Camp State Park, where a naturalist will show us around the natural watershed on the shore of San Pablo Bay. It sits on 1,500 acres and includes a variety of natural communities, as well as sweeping waterfront views.

Tiburon, a beautiful town located just north of San Francisco, is where you will have time to shop and dine (at your own leisure). For those who haven't visited the Guide Dogs for the Blind Campus (in San Rafael), please make sure you sign up for this trip! Our docent will take us through the kennels, puppy socialization area and veterinary clinic. Guide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility to qualified individuals through partnership with dogs whose unique skills are developed and nurtured by dedicated volunteers and a professional staff.

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Chicago Explorer: 6 Days (September 16, 2010)

You will visit famous landmarks such as the Sears Tower, Ernest Hemingway Museum, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and the Frank Lloyd Wright home.

For more information or to receive a copy of the flyer/reservation form, please call (925) 314-3490.

Local Spotlight Local Spotlight: Christa Brazier is full of life.

She is well-traveled, adventurous and has a heart of gold! For the past 10 years, Christa has been driving seniors around to beauty shops, doctors' appointments, lunch, and even the grocery store.

If you ever had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Christa, it does not take long to realize what a truly special and daring individual she is. She was born in Germany, but as a young child, her parents, grandmother, and siblings relocated to Los Angeles.

Her father was a brilliant man and had many patents. Once they arrived in Los Angeles, her father joined the Navy and worked as a scientist.

They settled into life in America, but her mother never really adapted to life in the U.S. Once Christa graduated from high school and was attending junior college, her mother thought it would be best if she

attended a year-long finishing school in Germany. With Christa's feisty personality and resourcefulness, she only lasted 5 months at the school.

She was then hired as a secretary in Germany. She was not very interested in working, but she and her sister loved to enter dance contests at the local pub. If they won, (which they often did), they would receive a bottle of cognac. One evening while her and her sister were out, she met an American GI. He heard of an American girl who lived in Germany and wanted to meet her. Well, they met and have been together for 46 years! When they were first married, they had very little money. She says, "We built a foundation and proved that you can have fun with very little." Today, they are still having fun!

Christa's passion for helping

others is evident; she even gave up her favorite car, a 19- year old Camaro, and bought a Toyota Avalon to better help the seniors she has been driving around. When she is not driving seniors around, she enjoys swimming and swims for 45 minutes, 3 times a day! She also loves to travel, and when she's able to do so she says, "It's almost like living in a fairytale."

Cooking Classes The Town of Danville no longer has a permanent cooking demonstration instructor. We are currently looking for volunteer instructors who have a special talent in cooking and would like to offer a demonstration in the future.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer instructor, please contact Senior Services coordinator, Jenn Overmoe (925) 314-3491.

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Book Club & Movies Danville Senior Book Club JULY Book

The Power of Ducks by Robert Mahoney

Although not about the usual tales of heroic deeds during combat with an enemy, Robert G. Mahoney's, The Power of Ducks, may also be considered a "war story." This memoir chronicles the author's participation in a resistance organization called "GI's Against Fascism," created to generally improve sailors' living conditions.

Emotionally stirring, this book narrates the group's desire for justice and willingness to sacrifice in pursuit of their goals, even up to the point of receiving mis-conduct discharges from the Navy.

(Meets Tuesday, July 13)

AUGUST Book

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Are you an avid reader, looking for

someone with whom to discuss the latest novel with? Join friends each month as they discuss the pre-selected books listed below. Participants are responsible for obtaining and reading their own book and should read it prior to attending the discussion. We meet the second Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Town Meeting Hall. FREE!

A brilliantly-detailed story of Marion and Shiva, two boys inexplicably born to an Indian nun. Richly drawn characters that love, deceive, encourage, betray, cut and bleed, live or die. Verghese brings a sharp and detailed surgical eye to the great theater where we all are players.

(Meets Tuesday, August 10)

Silver Screen Movies Location: Village Theatre

No Pre-Registration Required

Movies are shown every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre. Licensing restrictions prohibit publishing the titles of scheduled movies. Please contact Senior Services to get a list of scheduled movies (925) 314-3490.

July 2 – No Movie

July 23 – No Movie

August 13 – No Movie

July 9

July 30 – No Movie

August 20

July 16

August 6

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Buzz Sessions & Classes Buzz Sessions

What's the buzz on topics and issues facing today's older adults? Join us to talk with the experts. Buzz Sessions are FREE!

Classes

Osteoporosis Presentation by Kenny Family Chiropractic Tuesday, July 13; 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall

"What you need to know about osteoporosis".

This presentation will cover the description of the condition, who is affected and why, and most importantly, what you can do about it.

Advanced Health Care Directive, hosted

by Hope Hospice Thursday, August 26; 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall

Advance Health Care Directives means identifying someone to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself. All adults, regardless of age, need to understand how they can have control over their own life and death decisions. This presentation will provide detailed information regarding the choices you or your family may face due to an accident or serious illness. This is an opportunity to clarify your own choices and make sure they will be carried out should you become unable to make your own health care decisions. You will learn all of the myths about hospice and when it's time to make the call. When making a decision about hospice care, it helps to have a good understanding of what it is, and what it isn't. This presentation will explain some of the most common misconceptions about hospice, along with the true facts about this special kind of care.

Bridge Games

Thursdays, June 17-September 9; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location: Danville Community Center, Valley Oak Room

Instructors: Judy Lowe, Bob Collins These duplicate games are specifically designed for the intermediate player and are sanctioned by the ACBL. Bring your favorite partner or come single. Each week, there will be a 15-minute mini-lesson prior to playing. Cost: $56 resident; $66 non-resident.

Cane Do

Mondays, July 12-July 19 and August 2-August 30; 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Jose Isidro A specialized, senior self-defense training class incorporating the use of a cane. Class consists of a 30-minute lecture and warm-up, followed by an hour of training where you will learn proper techniques that will include how to hold, twirl, strike, poke, jab and block. Please bring your own cane. Cost: $10 (July Session)/$15 (August Session)

Dancercise

Wednesdays, July 7-August 25; 10:45 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Mei Mei Tsair Cost: FREE

Balletone

Thursdays, July 1-July 29; 6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. (no class on July 8) Location: Danville Community Center, Valley Oak Room Instructor: Betsey Syms Balletone is a blend of ballet, yoga and Pilates into

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Classes

Classes listed alphabetically Senior Stretching continued:

Balletone continued:

simple choreography which builds muscle strength, endurance, flexibility and provides light cardio and balance training in an invigorating workout. $5/ monthly session.

Low Impact Aerobics

Wednesdays, July 7-August 25; 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Sylvia Rodriguez Improve your heart health with a group class that includes low-impact stretching and aerobics. Bring a mat or towel for floor exercises. Cost: $20 per session

Workout includes stretching exercises to improve posture, range of motion, coordination and balance.

Bring a mat or towel. Cost: $20/one month session

Senior Tennis: Co-Ed, Drop-In

Monday, Wednesday, Friday; July 9-August 30 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location: Monte Vista High School Tennis Courts A-D Open to all levels of tennis players who would like to play together on an informal basis. Come on out to the park for exercise, fun and a chance to meet new people. Drop in play only. No registration required.

Cost: FREE

Luk Tung Kuen Exercise

Wednesdays, July 7-August 25; 10:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Chia Chia Chen

Senior Yoga

This is a very popular worldwide exercise with 36 postures. Each posture has its own pattern, which is repeated 5-10 times. Cost: FREE

Wednesdays, June 16-September 8; 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Senior Bocce Ball League

Yoga is for everyone, no matter what age or how flexible you are. This class will take you through a series of gentle stretches and joint movements for increased flexibility and an expanded range of motion. You will also learn breathing techniques to help balance your body, mind and emotions. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and firm blanket. It is also best to practice yoga on an empty stomach. Cost for classes on Wednesdays is $124 resident; $149 non-resident, and on Mondays, is $105 resident; $126 non-resident.

Thursdays, June 17-August 5; 9:30 a.m-11:30 a.m.

Location: Sycamore Valley Park, Bocce Courts Instructor: George Momaney and Spike Leonard Enjoy the fun and relaxing game of bocce! Meet new people or bring your friends to this social activity.

Basic instruction will be given to all newcomers.

Cost: $20 resident; $24 non-resident

Mondays, June 14-August 30; 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. (no class on July 5) Location: Mondays - Town Meeting Hall Wednesdays - Community Center Instructor: Marcia Conroy

Tai Gi

Wednesdays, July 7-August 25; 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Sulima Wong Learn a popular cultural dance with body movement, balance control, muscle coordination and stretches.

Cost: FREE

Traditional Korean Dance Senior Stretching

Tuesday/Thursday, July 6-July 29 and August 3-August 31; 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Sylvia Rodriguez

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Wednesdays, July 7-August 25; 11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Mija Barron Cost: FREE

Creative Pursuits and Fun & Games Wii for Seniors continued:

The Auteur: Film Criticism & Interpretation

Wednesdays, July 7-August 25 (No class on 7/14 and 8/18) 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location: Library, Mount Diablo Room Instructor: Kit Fisher

people who can no longer play sports but would like to continue to do so virtually! Lessons on using the Wii will be given prior to the start of the games. Preregistration is required. Please call the Senior Services office to reserve a space, (925) 314-3490. Cost: FREE

Who are the great filmmakers of today, or the recent past? Why are they good? Script, dialogue, narrative style, production values, music, cinematography and art direction will be evaluated. Six to ten directors and their films will be viewed and analyzed.

Cost: Beginning with July classes, there will be a fee of $10.00 for the class.

Zumba Thursdays, August 5-August 26 6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

Location: Danville Community Center, Valley Oak Room Instructor: Betsey Syms Zumba is an international-rhythm inspired dancefitness class which incorporates fast and slow dance intervals to create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. $5/monthly session.

Creative Pursuits and Fun & Games Unstructured Games There is no structured play, and no guarantee there will be people in attendance. Cost: FREE Bridge (Drop-In): Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m Card Games: Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Chinese Mah Jongg: Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

American Mah Jongg: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall If you are interested in volunteering your time to teach lessons for any of the games listed above, contact Jane Laris (925) 314-3465 or jlaris@ci.danville.ca.us

One-on-One Computer Tutoring:

Tuesdays, by appointment: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Fridays, by appointment: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Location: Town Meeting Hall, Conference Room Volunteer Instructor: Ed Bader What You Wanted to Know About Computers but Were Afraid to Ask. Questions on Microsoft Windows XP, VISTA, and System 7 Operating Systems, Microsoft applications (Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), e-mail, internet browsing, backing up files, copy and paste files and/or pictures to external media, attaching files or pictures to e-mail, and configuring new laptops, are welcome at all sessions. If you have an appointment regarding your e-mail account, please bring your e-mail address and password login information. Students may bring their own laptop or a laptop with Windows XP will be provided for use during your appointment.

Schedule an appointment by calling (925) 314-3490.

Pre-registration required at least a week in advance.

Cost: FREE

Digital Photo Fun

Wii for Seniors

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall

Appointments offered Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-Noon Location: Town Meeting Hall, Conference Room Instructor: Marge Goebel

The Wii Nintendo game system is available for anyone who would like to test their skills at bowling or golf. We hope to encourage healthy competition between participants. This activity is perfect for

Bring your digital camera for one-on-one instruction and basic editing skills to make photo products such as cards, calendars, books, etc. Register by calling (925) 314-3490 for a half-hour appointment.

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Health & Wellness Fun & Games continued:

Hiking Club The Danville Area Senior Hikes (DASH) is open to adults ages 55 and up. The group will set out from the San Ramon Valley Museum (corner of Prospect and Railroad Ave.), on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 8:45 a.m. and return about 1:00 p.m. Most hikes are not strenuous, but gradients are involved due to the local terrain. Distances are usually 4-5 miles, and the pace is moderate. Trailheads are reached via carpools; passengers are asked to make a donation of 10 cents/mile to the driver. If you think that you are physically active and want to join us for a hike, contact Jenn Overmoe, Program Coordinator, (925) 314-3491 or email jovermoe@ci.danville.ca.us.

Health & Wellness Programs for Seniors

Free Blood Pressure Screening

1st and 3rd Mondays, 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Location: Danville Community Center Seniors can drop in at the Community Center for a free blood pressure screening provided by John Muir Senior Services. No appointments necessary.

Free Insurance Counseling

Thursdays, by appointment, 10:00 a.m.-Noon 30-minute increments Ever have questions for your insurance agent but were afraid to ask? Worry no more! Please call Senior Services for a free, by-appointment only session with a retired insurance agent. Leonard Bowe will help you with auto, homeowners, and life insurance, as well as any other general insurance questions you might have.

These appointments are free and can be scheduled by calling Senior Services (925) 314-3490.

Free Memory Screening

Location: Town Meeting Hall, Conference Room

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Wednesdays, July 14 and August 11 Tuesdays, July 27 and August 24 Location: Community Center

HICAP offers free counseling services to anyone on Medicare or at least 60 years old. Counselors help clients with Medicare bills and guide seniors through the appeal process if benefits are denied. Counselors also compare policies. Appointments are available the 2nd Wednesdays and 4th Tuesdays of each month. For an appointment, call (925) 314-3400.

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There are many reasons for memory loss, from simple age-related decline to more serious conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Many times, memory loss can be improved by medical treatment. Early diagnosis and intervention provides the best outcome. Meet experts who will provide informational materials.

Seniors can schedule an appointment for memory screening provided by Caring Solutions by calling Senior Services (925) 314-3490. Appointments will be offered one day a month (there are four appointment times to choose from), which last approximately 20 minutes and will be scheduled on July 26 and August 23, between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Welcome to Medicare Seminar Saturday, July 10 and August 14; 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Only register for one session Location: Town Meeting Hall Instructor: Contra Costa County Staff or HICAP Counselors

A workshop for those new to Medicare. You will learn about Parts A, B, C & D and the benefits they offer.

Learn ways to supplement Medicare using a Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan and how to select a Part D prescription drug plan. Extensive materials provided.

Registration required. FREE!

Community Resources Adult/Senior Resource Guide

Special Events

Local Community Resources for Seniors

"Mack and Mabel" performance by SilverLiners

The Active Adult Resource Guide is available on the Town of Danville's website www.ci.danville.ca.us, or call the Senior Services office to have a copy mailed to you (925-314-3490).

Chinese American Senior Center Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Location: Pleasant Hill Senior Center Enjoy Tai-Chi, Chinese arts and crafts, cooking and Chinese writing. Contact Chia-Chia Chien at (925) 389-0149.

Danville Senior Citizens Club Every Monday, from 9:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location: Danville Community Center B ingo, mah-jongg, and more. New members always welcome! $12 for one year. Call Patricia Graber, (925) 443-0268 for more information.

Danville "Primetime" Sponsored by Community Presbyterian Church Every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location: Danville Community Presbyterian Church, 222 West El Pintado Exercise, line-dancing, crafts, mah-jongg, educational speakers, and a $4 home-cooked lunch are available.

Call Rosy Steele, (925) 552-9675 for questions or to request to be added to the mailing list.

St. Isidore's "Young at Heart" Third Tuesday, 11:15 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location: St. Isidore's, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville Mass in Ministry Center at 11:15 a.m. is optional.

Lunch is at 11:45 a.m. at no charge; non-profit bingo follows. Reservations appreciated. Please call Joan Signer at (925) 820-4447.

Seniors Bridge Every Friday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location: Town Meeting Hall

Pre-registration required for all special events.

Please call 314-3400 to register.

Location: Village Theatre Friday, July 9, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Silver Liners will perform their current show, "Mack and Mabel," a musical story of the life and love of Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, the King and Queen of silent comedy movies. The show includes the comical antics of the Keystone Kops and the stars of silent pictures including Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Gloria Swanson and others. The SilverLiners is a theatrical group of community theater actors and music professionals from the community who have been performing for over ten years together.Cost: FREE

Music, Dance Lesson and Dessert Reception Location: Oak Hill Park Community Building Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Dance Instructor Colin Dickie, will host a night full of entertainment that should not be missed. Feet will be tapping and skirts twirling as big band favorites are played. Dance the night away with your friends at the Oak Hill Park Community Center on Wednesday, July 14. During intermission, Colin will provide a lesson on how to dance the Nightclub Two Step. Light Refreshments will be provided. Cost: $5 Pre-registration required.

A Tribute to Sinatra (and Friends)!

Location: Danville Community Center Wednesday, August 18, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Join entertainer Jeff Wessman as he performs his "Tribute to the Songs of Sinatra." These classic songs always get a smile and the toes tapping. Come relive the romance, sophistication and swing of these classic big band songs from the American songbook as performed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, and Nat King Cole including such timeless songs as: "Where or When," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Night and Day" and "I've Got You Under My Skin."

Cost: $5

Cost is $1 per person, per day. Call Jerri Kaldem, (925) 837-6283 for reservations. Experienced players only please.

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Town of Danville Senior Services 420 Front Street Danville, CA 94526

Observed Holidays The Town Meeting Hall and Danville Community Center will be closed on July 5.

Visit the Town of Danville on the Web: www.ci.danville.ca.us Danville Senior Services (925) 314-3490 Registration Registration begins for Danville Residents, Wednesday, June 16, and for non-residents on Thursday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m.

Registration forms can be dropped off or mailed to the Community Center at 420 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526. All resident registrations submitted prior to the first day of registration will be entered on Wednesday, June16, with no priority given.

Non-resident registration will begin on Thursday, June 17.

The Town will only accept registrations by phone after the first day of registration.

Registration forms will not be accepted at the Veterans Memorial Building during the first week of registration.

Please call (925) 314-3400 with any questions.

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Volunteers Wanted!

Senior Events

Gallery Events Volunteer opportunities are available for driving seniors to appointments, leading walks, facilitating book clubs, organizing card games such as Bunco or Mah Jongg, or help with office work such as filing, answering calls, mailings, and helping with monthly special events.

The Village Theatre Art Gallery is looking for greeters in the gallery. Becoming a gallery greeter offers you the opportunity to learn about different works of art, artists, historical periods, and cultures. No experience necessary. Training will be provided and flexible shifts are available. Greeters provide an essential link between the exhibit and the visitor. Assignments are available on a long and short-term basis depending on the needs of the Town of Danville.

Contact Jane Laris at (925) 314-3465 or jlaris@ci.danville.ca.us for more information.

Danville Senior Services (925) 314-3490