November & december 2015

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving November 26 & 27

For the Holidays

GLADYS L. LEMMONS SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

December 24, 25 & January 1 December 31 close at 1 pm

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Sunday, November 1

November/December 2015 450 East A Street Senior Center Hours (209) 845-3566 Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Web Site: www.oakdalegov.com Editor: Linda Royalty Facebook: Gladys L. Lemmons Senior Community Center

HARVEST DINNER Friday, November 13 - 5:00 pm

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, October 31.

COMMUNITY BAND & SINGING SENIORS CONCERT November 3 & December 15 6:30 pm

Celebrate the Fall Season by joining us at the Senior Center for our Annual Harvest Dinner. Tickets are $14 and may be picked up at the Hospitality Desk. Ticket deadline is Tuesday, November 10. There will be entertainment by The Leftovers Band, and a raffle. The dinner will be a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Catered by Moss Rose.

Free to the public, donations appreciated for OHS Senior Scholarships. Following the December 15 concert refreshments provided by CareMore will be served.

DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

FUN SUNDAY LINE DANCING

Tuesday, December 1 - 1:00 pm Come and be a part of the decorating of the Senior Center for the holidays; this is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

November 29 & December 27 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost $7 Kick up your heels and join in on an afternoon of line dancing and fun.

HOLIDAY DINNER Friday, December 11 - 5:00 pm Come and celebrate the Holiday Season at the annual Holiday Dinner there will be entertainment and a special visit from Santa. There will also be a Holiday Sweater Contest; prizes will be given out for the ugliest sweater, the prettiest sweater, and the most creative sweater,.

Ticket cost is $14 and will go on sale November 16 through December 9. Menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, salad and dessert catered by Moss Rose.

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PLANT SALE Wednesday - November 4 There will be a plant sale at the Senior Center starting November 4. These plants have been donated by Bonny Bianchi. All proceeds will go towards our Hospitality Desk remodel. Don’t miss out, shop early.

LINDA’S LINES The Holiday Bazaar that was scheduled for Saturday, November 7 has been cancelled due to the lack of vendors. However there are three other Bazaars on November 7 that you can attend: Catholic Church, the Nazarene Church, and the Lutheran Church in Valley Home.

Thank you to the Oakdale Silver Strummers Ukulele group and the Hula Ladies for performing at the Senior Center at the Halloween Lula. Great job! Also a great big THANK YOU for all the volunteers who helped set-up, decorated, served food and cleaned up. Without these volunteers there would not be any of these special events. If you would like to volunteer contact me (Linda) at 845-3567.

COLORING BOOKS FOR ADULTS

CareMore CareMore will be at the Senior Center November 2 & 10 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, for all your Medical and CareMore questions.

Adult coloring has become very popular. So popular that not only can you come and use the Senior Center’s coloring books but you can purchase books and color pencils. So come and try it out. They make great Christmas and Birthday Presents.

HEARING SCREENING Monday, November 9th They’re back! Long time hearing aid center, Oakdale Hearing Aid Co.,( now Valley Hearing Aid & Optical), will be back at the senior center on Monday, November 9 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm to provide free hearing screenings. This is just a quick look to determine if you need more extensive hearing testing, or maybe you just have some wax in your ears. The evaluation is free and there is no obligation.

Once you have your hearing screened you can check out our partners for the event, the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP). Our friends from CTAP will be on hand with their telephones to help you get a free amplified phone if you need one.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to call our office at (209) 551-5100. We look forward to seeing you on November 9th!

TRANSPORTATION StaRT Riverbank and Oakdale Dial-a-Ride

ST. MATTI’S TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS

StaRT offers Dial-A-Ride services in Oakdale and Riverbank. Curb to curb service is available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fares (one-way) General Public $1.50 Seniors, students and disabled $1.25 Out of area fare (additional) $1.50 For further information and reservations please call 1800-262-1516.

The Saint Matthias Anglican Church in Oakdale has started a new ministry for Oakdale seniors in need of transportation to the grocery store, local appointments, or errands. The church is also in need of volunteers to provide this service.

For more information please call 846-1675 or email smfsoakdale@gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS COUNTRY DANCING RIVERBANK COMMUNITY CENTER 7 pm to 10:30 pm - Every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month Music By - Steppin’ Out Country Dance Admission $5 - For more info call 601-5519 23rd ANNUAL COWBOY CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT SHOW

OAKDALE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER

Friday, November 27 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, November 28 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Gene Bianchi Community Center

Thursday, November 26 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Spirit of Oakdale Committee invites you to attend the 22nd Annual Oakdale Thanksgiving Dinner at the Gene Bianchi Community Center at 110 South Second Ave. For more information call: Mickey Peabody 8474779.

(110 South Second Ave.) This is a free community event with over 40 exhibitor booths. You’ll find just about anything western and more such as beautiful western art, furniture, jewelry, apparel, cowboy grub and entertainment. For more information call: 847-5163.

SENIOR SERVICES GREEN BAG PROGRAM For Seniors 60+ - Free 10 lbs. of Fruits and Vegetables 3rd Thursday of each month - 11:30 am - At the Senior Center Program Requirements: Must be at least 60 years old, meet gross income requirement of $20,147 or less annually or $1,679 or less monthly for one person in the home. Only one bag per household. There will be a 15 minute presentation on eating healthy when you receive your bag. Registration forms for this program are available at the Senior Center. For more information contact Healthy Aging Association 523-2800.

HICAP

BLOOD PRESURE SCREENINGS

A Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program representative is available at the Senior Center on the first Friday of every month from 9 am to 1 pm. Appointments are available by calling 845-3566.

1st Friday Every Month 10:30 am to 11:30 am Sponsored by Oak Valley Hospital District

Let’s Get W.E.T. (Water Exercise Together) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 12:30 am Best Western Rama Inn’s Pool 1450 East F Street

CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION CLASSES Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 1 pm to 5 pm At the Senior Center Cost $15 - Register prior to the class and pay the instructor at the class.

Water exercise is a safe, ideal environment to improve your physical condition. It’s easy and fun. Class is open to all ages and abilities. Cost for 11 classes is $40.

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TRIPS & TOURS Register for trips at the Hospitality Desk at the Senior Center. Day trips must be paid in full at time of registration, other’s require a deposit when registering.

TRIPS & TOURS REFUND POLICY Sorry, no refunds on trips unless a replacement is found or if the trip is cancelled. It is the participant’s responsibility to find a replacement if unable to go on a scheduled trip. If you do not have a replacement, ask at the front desk to see if there is a waiting list.

PLEASE BE AT THE SENIOR CENTER 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE BUS LEAVING AND PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN THE UPPER PARKING LOT REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR ID ON THE TRIP For more information please contact Linda Royalty at 845-3567.

Old Town Sacramento - Theatre of Lights Thursday, December 3 $86 p/p Clement Clarke Moore’s classic Christmas poem will come to spectacular life on the balconies and facades of Old Town Sacramento. The live action retelling of Moore’s 1823 poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” will be bigger and brighter than you have ever seen...with an awe inspiring light and sound display. Prior to the show we’ll have free time to explore the Old Town Sacramento shops and museums and enjoy a traditional roasted turkey holiday meal with all the trimmings aboard the Delta King Riverboat.

Tour Includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe motor coach , hosted traditional holiday dinner aboard the Delta King Riverboat, and driver gratuity.

Murder Mystery Luncheon Show Wednesday, February 10, 2016 $89 p/p Witness a murder by Gibson House Mystery Performers, the most popular mystery theatre troupe in the San Francisco, North Bay, South Bay and East Bay Area. You will laugh, witness a crime, and help solve the mystery... while enjoying a delicious lunch at the Sunol Valley Country Club, Sunol. The fun begins the moment you step into the dining area. You become part of the scene, as colorful characters surround your every move. You are encouraged to play along, as the professional actors are well skilled in using your clue-hunting questions as springboards to present the mystery plot. Be prepared, as a three-course lunch is served between scenes of the mystery, giving you ample opportunity to ask questions and try to solve the crime.

Escorted tour includes: Roundtrip transportation via deluxe motor coach, luncheon, show, door prizes and driver gratuity.

California Costal Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights - April 17-24, 2016 Leave out of San Francisco. Ports include Santa Barbara, Long Beach, San Diego, Ensenada. Great trip book early to get the best cabin locations.

Colorado Trip September 17-25, 2016 Join us for a motor coach trip to Colorado where we will visit the Garden of the Gods, the Royal Gorge, Colorado Springs, Historic Manitou Springs at the foot of the famous Pikes Peak, visit the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Olympic Training Center. A $75 deposit due upon registering. Deadline to book is May 17, final payment is due by July 1. Cost is $755 per person double occupancy, $1,085 for single occupancy.

Fliers and registration forms for all trips are available at the Senior Center or on the City Web Site. For more information call Linda Royalty at 845-3567.

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WEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Friday

Thursday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Monday

ACTIVITY

TIME

COST

Yoga

8 am - 9 am

12 classes $50

On Your Own Painting Group

8 am - 12 pm

Free

Zumba

9 am - 10 am

Free

Young at Heart Exercise

11 am - 12 pm

$2 a week

Dominos

12:30 pm - 4 pm

Free

Hula Class

1 pm - 2 pm

Free

Bingo

1 pm - 4 pm

10 cents a card

Line Dancing

9 am - 11 am

$3 a class

Watercolor Painting Class

9 am - 12 pm

Free

Bridge

12:12 am - 4 pm

Free

Game Afternoon

1 pm - 4 pm

Free

Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group

1 pm - 3 pm

Free

Pageturners Book Club (1st Tuesday)

1 pm

Free

Widowers Support Group (2nd & 4th Tuesday)

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Free

Yoga

8 am - 9 am

12 classes $50

Craft Group

9 am - 12 pm

Free

Tap Dancing

9:30 am - 10:30 am

$5 a month

iPad, Tablets & Cell Phone Class

9 am - 10 am

Free

Computer Class

10 am - 12 pm

Free

Young at Heart Exercise

11 am - 12 pm

$2 a week

Hand & Foot Card Game

12:15 pm - 4 pm

Free

Bingo

1 pm - 4 pm

10 cents a card

Badminton

8 am - 10:30 am

Free

Drawing Class

9 am - 11 pm

$5 a class

Tell Your Story

10 am - 12 pm

Donations Welcome

Hand & Foot Card Game

12:15 pm - 4 pm

Free

Tap Dancing

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

$5 a month

Singing Seniors

2:30 pm - 4 pm

Free

Yoga

8 am - 9 am

12 classes $50

Ukulele Group

9 am - 10:30 am

Donations Welcome

Hula Class

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Free

Young at Heart Exercise

11 am - 12 pm

$2 a week

Bridge

12:15 pm - 4 pm

Free

Movie Matinee

1:15 pm - 3 pm

Free

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SUPPORT GROUPS

SOCIAL GROUPS

WIDOWED PERSONS

PURLS OF WISDOM KNITTING GROUP

The Widowed Person Support Group meets at the Oakdale Senior Center the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. WPS meetings for the newly bereaved and for those who feel in need of counseling are at 6:30 pm, with the General Group at 7:00 pm. At these meetings there are many interesting speakers from the community, travel, video evenings, crafts, and great fellowship.

Tuesdays - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gather to knit and chat is what this group enjoys doing.

Come and join them.

PAGETURNERS BOOK CLUB First Tuesday of Each Month - 1pm

Come and join us the 1st Saturday of each month for breakfast at 9:00 am and dinner on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at different locations.

The group welcomes any interested persons to join them in meeting and discussing literature. Monthly book selections are made by the group and are not confined to any genre.

ART CLASSES

CRAFT GROUP Wednesdays - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

No instructor, artists working together

Visit this group and join in on the fun. Bring your own project or learn a new technique. This group has been making all sorts of items and selling them to raise money for the Senior Center.

WATERCOLORS

OAKDALE SINGING SENIORS

ON YOUR OWN Mondays & Thursdays - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesdays - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursdays, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor Melba Pimentel.

Director: Ron Quintanal.

RED HAT SOCIETY NEWS The “Oakdale’s Fun-Lovin’ Ladies” schedule: Wednesday, November 4 - Marie Calenders, Modesto Wednesday, December 2 - Vintage Gardens, Modesto Call Countess Cookie to make your reservations at 8470761. The only requirements are to be a woman 55 years old or older and wear a red hat and purple outfit to their activities.

SENIOR MEAL PROGRAMS THE OAKDALE SILVER STRUMMERS UKULELE GROUP Fridays - 9:00 am to 10:30 am

SENIOR LUNCHES To make reservations call: 303-0946 Meals are provided by Howard Training Center to seniors Monday through Friday at 12:00 pm with a recommended donation of $3 for 60+ and $5.50 for under 60. Reservations must be made two days in advance.

Kitchen hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

All levels of play are welcome. You don’t need to know how to play to participate. There are also loaner Ukuleles to try before buying. Visit their Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/theoakdalesilverstrummers.

FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEE Join other movie goers at the Senior Center on Fridays at 1:15 pm in the Conference Room. Bring your own drinks, and we will provide the popcorn. Movies will be posted Monday prior to showing.

MEALS ON WHEELS Sponsored by the Howard Training Center For more information call 538-4000

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GAMES

EXERCISE

BINGO

YOGA

Mondays, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 10 cents a card

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 am This class will increase circulation, flexibility and endurance plus reducing stress and blood pressure.

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 10 cents a card each game

Program Fee: $50.00 12 Class Punch Card

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Mondays, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

ZUMBA At the Senior Center

BRIDGE

Monday - 9:00 am - 9:45 am Join in this fun dancing exercise. This class is free for seniors. Sponsored by CareMore.

Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:15 pm - 4:00 pm The bridge group requests that all players be present by 12:15 pm.

LINE DANCING Tuesdays - 9:30 am—11 am

GAME DAY TUESDAYS

Exercise to music! Low impact senior appropriate.

Come join a fun class and make new friends! No partner needed. Cost $3 a day. The 3rd & 4th Tuesdays are free sponsored by Alignment Health Plan.

Come down on Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm and enjoy an afternoon of playing games, such as Bridge, Pinochle, Cribbage, or Kings Corner in the main hall.

Bring your friends.

YOUNG AT HEART

HAND & FOOT

Strength Training/Exercise Classes Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12:15 pm Hand & Foot is a card game, an off- shoot of Canasta.

Come to play or learn to play. Play begins at 12:15 pm so please be at the conference room at 12:10 pm to check in.

Donation of $2 a week

BADMINTON Thursdays - 8:00 am - 11:00 am

CLASSES

Come and join us in playing indoor badminton. Tennis shoes are required for your safety.

COMPUTER CLASS Wednesdays - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

TAP DANCING

This class is for all levels and will focus on your needs.

Register at the Senior Center hospitality desk or just drop in.

Wednesdays 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursdays 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Wednesdays - 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Wednesday, September 16 going back to the basics .

Great time for beginners to join. Cost is $5 a month to cover cost of costumes.

Learn all the amazing things your tablet and phone can do. Class is held in the Conference Room.

HULA CLASS

TELL YOUR STORY

Mondays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fridays 9:15 am to 10:15 am

iPad, TABLET & CELL PHONE CLASS

Learn to Hula, this is a low key beginners class. Great way to exercise and have fun.

Thursdays - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Everyone has a story worth preserving for future generations. Join this group has Edie Boschetti helps you write your personal life story. Donations are appreciated.

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GLADYS L.LEMMONS SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER 450 EAST A STREET OAKDALE, CA. 95361 209-845-3566

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