January & February 2015

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED New Year’s Day January 1

Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 19

Presidents’ Day Monday, February 16

GLADYS L. LEMMONS SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

FUN SUNDAY LINE DANCING January 25 & February 22 1 pm - 4 pm Cost $7

January/February 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

VALENTINE DINNER Friday, February 13 5:30 pm Plan to attend our Valentine’s Dinner and enjoy an evening of live entertainment and a lasagna dinner. Ticket cost $10.

Deadline to purchase tickets February 11 no tickets will be sold after this date and no refunds.

Special Travel Presentation Tuesday, February 10, 1 pm at the Senior Center OAKDALE SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS Southern Charm Excursion Featuring Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island October 18-24, 2015 If you are interested in taking this trip plan to attend this special travel presentation. More information regarding this trip is available at the Senior Center or visit: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/667495#.VItCXZ3TlaQ

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Kick up your heels and join in on an afternoon of line dancing and fun.

COMMUNITY BAND & SINGING SENIORS CONCERT Tuesday, February 17 6:30 pm Free to the public, donations appreciated for OHS Senior Scholarships.

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION Chair, Clarice Kleeman; Vice Chair Wally Huhn; Members at large; Joan Baker, Jeannie Cavanaugh, and Earlene Dene.

Senior Commission meets at the Senior Center. Next meeting January 20, 2 pm.

SUNSHINE LADY If you know someone who participates at the senior center and needs a little pickme-up because they have been ill, in the hospital, or just lost a loved one, please contact the Hospitality Desk at 845-3566 and we will notify our Sunshine Lady, Clarice Kleeman . Just a simple note in a card will make someone’s day a little bit brighter.

LINDA’S LINES Many, Many Thanks!!!

To an anonymous donor who donated $1,000 towards the purchase of a new ice machine, after 14 years our ice machine called it quits. To Andy Anderson who made a coat hanger for the pool room. They now have a place to hang their hats. To all the volunteers who helped at the Harvest and Holidays Dinners. Without their help these events could not take place. Also to the Senior Citizens Foundation who sponsored our entertainers at the dinners. A special thanks to our Santa Clause, Buzz Smith, who made a great Santa. To CareMore who provided refreshments at the December Community Band and Singing Seniors Concert. To Moss Rose Owner, Mary Ann, who donates cakes all year long to the Senior Center to be enjoyed by the participants. What a treat! Also Cost Less Market donating baked goods that are distributed and enjoyed at lunch.

The Senior Center is lucky to have so many generous people, businesses, and agencies helping out through out the year. Happy New Year!

Someone to talk to...

Home visits Caring, supportive, helpful people.

Something to look forward to...

Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging

Feel alone, isolated, sad?

WE CAN HELP…

F Se ree rv ic e

We offer free programs for adults 60 or older providing social visits , peer support and counseling.

Sometimes just having someone there to listen, to care, really helps.

For more information Call: (209) 558-8698 Brief or Peer Counseling & Friendly Visitor Programs

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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CONGRATULATIONS OAKDALE SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION The Oakdale Senior Citizens Foundation has been nominated by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce for the 2014 Community Service Award. This award is awarded to an non-profit organization that has provided services to the Oakdale Community. The Oakdale Senior Citizens Foundation was established in 1999 with the specific purpose of supporting the Oakdale senior community and within that time has fundraised approximately $300,000. The Foundation does an incredible job of financially supporting the Gladys L. Lemmons Senior Community Center and other Oakdale senior groups, including CAPS Senior Outreach. With the Foundations support these groups are able to do projects, purchase much needed items, and provide services to the senior community where these items are not funded in their budgets. The winner of this award will be announced at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Award Dinner on January 16th.

Good Luck Foundation we are all rutting for you!

SENIOR SERVICES ASTRO FOUNDATION The ASTRO Foundation was established in 2012 to save the lives of homeless animals in the communities of Riverbank and Oakdale. The Oakdale Animal Shelter is far too small to meet the needs of the current population that it serves. As a result, many healthy, adoptable pets are euthanized. The ASTRO Foundation rescues animals from the Oakdale Shelter, and also from the community at large, and finds loving homes for them. In addition ASTRO works with students in both Oakdale and Riverbank and involves them in the animal rescue process. The students help with fostering, at adoption events, with fundraising and marketing. The students learn responsibility, leadership and teamwork while enriching the community. To date over 100 animals have been saved thanks to the work of the ASTRO Foundation. We are an approved nonprofit 501 (c)(3) and all donations to ASTRO are tax deductible. If you are looking to adopt a new best friend you can find us at astrofoundation.org or at www.facebook.com/ AstroFoundationInc. You can also call us at (209) 604-2649 or by mail at ASTRO Foundation, P.O. Box 457, Oakdale, CA, 95361.

The ASTRO Foundation has and will continue to bring by dog and cat food to the Senior Center towards the end of each month for those who are in need of pet food.

GREEN BAG PROGRAM For Seniors 60+ - Free 10 lbs. of Fruits and Vegetables 4th Thursday of each month - 11:30 am - At the Senior Center Program Requirements: Must be at least 60 years old, meet gross income requirements $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

Let’s Get W.E.T.

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.

(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

MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

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.

For more information call 847-5121 Ext. 10.

Free blood pressure checks on the second Monday of each month from 10 am to 12:30 pm, provided by Provident Care.

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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 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.

MONTEREY ZOO & PHIL’S FISH MARKET Thursday, March 5 - Cost $86 Enjoy the day on a tour of the Monterey Zoo formerly known as Vision Quest Ranch in Salinas. This sanctuary is for retired Hollywood animals including trained wild/exotic birds, large cats, bears, elephants and alligators and offers an educational and entertaining safari-like experience. Following our visit, off to Moss Landing, for a hosted lunch at Phil’s Fish Market & Restaurant with a choice of: 3 piece Halibut & chips with coleslaw, stir fry Calamari served with rice and green salad, or Sicilian Pasta with Roma tomatoes, basil, spices and sauce. Remember to bring a small cooler so you can take some fresh seafood home! Depart from the Senior Center at 8am and return by 9 pm.

Applications are available at the Senior Center, deadline is February 11.

EUREKA DISCOVERY TOUR Three Day Two Night Trip - May 4-6 Tour Highlights: Round trip motor coach transportation, 2 nights deluxe hotel accommodations at the Bear River Casino featuring 24-hour live gaming action, restaurants and entertainment, breakfast vouchers are included.

Hosted Welcome Banquet a the Samoa Cookhouse, guided tour at Loleta Cheese Factory, free time in Old Town Eureka, step-on-guided tour of Victorian Architecture and Fort Humboldt. Step-on-guided tour of Founders Grove, Redwood State Park, Avenue of the Giants including the visitors center and gift shop. Hosted luncheon at the Historic Benbow Inn. Trip meals included 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. Cost is $430 per person double occupancy, single supplement $90, deadline for registration is March 2. Applications are available at the Senior Center.

Oakdale Senior Center Presents Southern Charm Featuring Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island October 18-24, 2015 This is a 7 day trip. Price includes transportation from the Senior Center to airport, round trip air from San Francisco to destination, 2 night stay in Charleston, South Carolina, 1 night stay in Savannah Georgia, 2 night stay at Jekyll Island, 1 night stay in St. Augustine, Florida, 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners and plenty of side trips. Please attend the special travel presentation, Tuesday, February 10 at 1 pm at the Senior Center for more information and to register. Brochures are available at the Senior Center, or visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/667495#.VItCXZ3TlaQ. There does not need to be a minimum amount of passengers for this trip.

Any questions regarding these trip please contact 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

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

Widowers Support Group

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

Free

iPad & iPhone 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

Hand & Foot Card Game

12:15 pm - 4 pm

Free

Tap Dancing

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Free

Singing Seniors

2:30 pm - 4 pm

Free

Yoga

8 am - 9 am

12 classes $50

Wii Games

10 am - 11 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.

DRAWING CLASS

RED HAT SOCIETY NEWS

Thursdays - 9 am to 11 am $5 per class

The “Oakdale’s Fun-Lovin’ Ladies” schedule: Wed., January 7 - House of Pot Stickers Wed., February 4 - Marie Calendars 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.

Sign-up today and receive a list of supplies you will need for the class. Instructor: Jackie Beaty

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

FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEE

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

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

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.

iPad & iPhone CLASS Wednesdays - 9 am to 10 am Learn all the things your iPad or iPhone can do, it is amazing. Class is held in the Conference Room.

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 Register and pay at the Senior Center 6

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

LINE DANCING

Mondays, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesdays - 9:30 am—11 am Exercise to music! Low impact senior appropriate.

Come join a fun class and make new friends! No partner needed. Cost $3 a day.

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

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

GAME DAY TUESDAYS 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.

Donation of $2 a week

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

HAND & FOOT Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12:15 pm

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

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.

TAP DANCING Wednesdays 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursdays 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Starting a beginning routine. Join the Oakdale Rockettes today. Cost is $10 a month to cover cost of costumes.

Wii SPORTS Fridays - 10:00 am Come, learn, and play Wii Sports. Learn this fun gaming system. Try bowling and tennis, once you play you won’t want to stop.

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

SENIOR MEAL PROGRAMS 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.

MEALS ON WHEELS Sponsored by the Howard Training Center For more information call 538-4000 7

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

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