SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Good Friday April 3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SUNDAY - MARCH 8 DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR
GLADYS L. LEMMONS SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
FUN SUNDAY LINE DANCING March 15 & April 26 1 pm - 4 pm Cost $7 Kick up your heels and join in on an afternoon of line dancing and fun.
March/april 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
COMMUNITY BAND & SINGING SENIORS CONCERT Tuesday, April 7 6:30 pm
WESTERN BBQ Friday, April 17 - 5:30 pm Its time to kick-up your heels and join us for dinner and dance at our Western BBQ. The band will be Country Blues. Menu will consist of hamburgers, potato salad, fruit, and dessert, cost is $6. Deadline for tickets is Wednesday, April 15, no refunds.
Free to the public, donations appreciated for OHS Senior Scholarships.
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY TEA Friday, May 8 - 2:30 pm to 4 pm Join us as CareMore treats all you ladies to a Mother’s Day Tea at the Senior Center. This year we are asking for ladies to sign-up to host which would include decorating a round table that seats eight then you can either reserve the table for your family and friends, or keep open for guests. Please register at the front desk if you would like to host a table. This event is free, however you will need to pick up a ticket at the Hospitality Desk at the Senior Center. We will be serving tea, and refreshments. Bring your favorite tea cup, wear your favorite hat and invite your daughter or friends to this special event to honor mothers. Tickets will be available Monday, April 20.
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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 March 17, 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 Two new groups have started since the first of the year, Tell Your Story Writing Class and the Ukulele Group. Thank you to Edie Boschetti who came to me wanting to start a life story class. In this class learn to tell your life stories to share with your families. Then there are many to thank who have been involved in getting the Ukulele group going, Mickey Peabody, Kathy Murrey, with the Turlock Sunshine Strummers, and Bonnie Holtzclaw who is leading the group for their energy and enthusiasm to start a Uke Group in Oakdale. Also I would like to think my daughter Jennifer Royalty-Cuthbert who designed their logo, great job. Then there is the financial support that we received from the Stanislaus County Senior Foundation for their donation of $1,500 to purchase loaner Ukuleles. I have enjoyed working with all these volunteers in setting up these new programs.
CONGRATULATIONS OAKDALE SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION The Oakdale Senior Citizens Foundation received the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce 2014 Community Service Award in January. The award was also awarded to the Oakdale Rotary Club. Both these organizations deserved to be recognized for all they do for the Oakdale Community.
CITIZENS CHOICE HEALTH CARE SPONSORS LINE DANCING CLASS The Line Dancing Class that meets on Tuesdays 9:30 am to 11 am now has a sponsor, Citizens Choice Health Care. As sponsors the class participants are not having to pay the $3 fee the third and fourth Tuesday of each month. Thank you to Citizens Choice for their sponsorship.
NEW GROUPS TELL YOUR STORY
THE OAKDALE SILVER STRUMMERS
Everyone has a story worth preserving for future generations. Join this group as Edie Boschetti helps you write your personal life story. Seven years ago Edie started LeStoryTeller and has been creating “once in a lifetime” books ever since. In doing so she has developed questions that will help you personalize your precious story. This classes meets weekly on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm. Donations are appreciated. Come and write your story for your family and future generations.
A Ukulele Group just began here at the Oakdale Senior Center called The Oakdale Silver Strummers. 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. The group meets every Friday 9 am to 10:30 am. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theoakdalesilverstrummers.
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 HAPPENINGS OAKDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOME & GARDEN SHOW Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & Sunday, April 19, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Two whole days! Indoor and outdoor displays of products and services for your home. Located at the Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 South Second Avenue, Oakdale. Public admission is FREE!
Annual Oakdale Rodeo Parade
FRIENDS OF THE OAKDALE LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
You don't want to miss the Oakdale Rodeo Parade!! Saturday April 11th – Begins at 9:00 am and over around 11 am. The parade route begins at F and Mann, through town and it ends at F Street and Maag at the Foothill Shopping Center.
At the Gene Bianchi Community Center 110 South Second Avenue March 10, 11 & 12 Opens at 10 am All proceeds go to support the Oakdale Library
HAZARDOURS WASTE COLLECTION Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7 8 am - 12 pm at Public Works Yard 455 South Fifth Street
Oakdale Rodeo Saturday - April 11th & Sunday - April 12th Ticket Info At Gate: General Admission $20.00 Children 7 - 12 $10.00 Children 6 & under Free Online Tickets Specials: www.oakdalerodeo.com Adult General Admission Online $15.00 Child General Admission Online $10.00
Here are some of the acceptable items, car batteries, antifreeze, pesticides, fertilizers, charcoal lighter fluid, paint, paint thinner, drain cleaners, aerosol products, kerosene batteries, mercury thermometers/thermostats. List of all other items is posted on the bulletin board at the Senior Center.
Reduce * Reuse * Recycle
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 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. Next month Healthy Aging will be distributing canvas bags for your produce. They ask that you bring them back each month for your produce to help the transition of the banning of plastic bags and the cost of paper bags.
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
BLOOD PRESURE SCREENINGS
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.
1st Friday Every Month 10:30 am to 11:30 am Sponsored by Oak Valley Hospital District 3
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.
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. 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. Limited space on the bus so don’t wait to register.
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, 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
12:30 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
12:30 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
Ukulele Group
9 am - 10:30 am
Donations Welcome
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., March 4 - Papapolloni Wed., April 1 - House of Beef 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
SENIOR MEAL PROGRAMS
THE OAKDALE SILVER STRUMMERS UKULELE GROUP Fridays - 9 am to 10:30 am
SENIOR LUNCHES
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.
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.
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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CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION CLASSES
GAMES BINGO
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
Mondays, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 10 cents a card Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 10 cents a card each game
EXERCISE
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Mondays, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
YOGA BRIDGE
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:15 pm - 4:00 pm The bridge group requests that all players be present by 12:15 pm.
This class will increase circulation, flexibility and endurance plus reducing stress and blood pressure. Program Fee: $50.00 12 Class Punch Card
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.
LINE DANCING 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. The 3rd & 4th Tuesdays are free sponsored by Citizens Choice Health Plan.
HAND & FOOT Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12:30 pm
YOUNG AT HEART
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.
Strength Training/Exercise Classes Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Donation of $2 a week
CLASSES COMPUTER CLASS
BADMINTON
Wednesdays - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursdays - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
This class is for all levels and will focus on your needs. Register at the Senior Center hospitality desk or just drop in.
Come and join us in playing indoor badminton. Tennis shoes are required for your safety.
TAP DANCING iPad, TABLET & CELL PHONE CLASS
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursdays 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Wednesdays - 9 am to 10 am Learn all the things your tablet and phone can do.amazing. Class is held in the Conference Room.
Starting a beginning routine. Join the Oakdale Rockettes today. Cost is $10 a month to cover cost of costumes.
TELL YOUR STORY ZUMBA At the Senior Center
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.
Monday - 9:00 am - 9:45 am Join in this fun dancing exercise. This class is free for seniors. Sponsored by CareMore.
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GLADYS L.LEMMONS SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER 450 EAST A STREET OAKDALE, CA. 95361 209-845-3566
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