CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
JULY 2019
FOREVERÂ ACTIVE Our official newsletter for active adults in American Canyon
Say Cheese July 15-July 19 Photos of our classes will be taken the week of July 15-July 19. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let the photographer know.
National Night Out August 6, 6PM We're hosting a party for National Night Out! Come on over and get to know your neighbors, first responders, and city officials. National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer places to live. 2185 ELLIOTT DRIVE - (707) 647-5350
Scholarships Financial assistance is available to qualified American Canyon residents. Applications are available at the Senior Center, but must be returned to Parks & Recreation (100 Benton Way) for processing. Questions? Call (707) 648-7275.
JULY 2019
CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
WEEKLY SCHEDULE of programs at the American Canyon Senior Center
Mondays FREE Yoga/Pilates Class | 9:00AM – 10:00AM FREE Forever Young Fitness Class | 10:10AM – 11:10AM Senior Nutrition Program | 11:30AM – 12:30PM FREE Sign Language Class | 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Tuesdays FREE Pinochle Club | 10:30AM – 2:00PM Senior Nutrition Program | 11:30AM – 12:30PM Line Dancing with Evolution Soul | 7:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesdays FREE Yoga/Pilates Class | 9:00AM – 10:00AM FREE Forever Young Fitness Class | 10:10AM – 11:10AM FREE Food Smarts Class | 11:15AM-12PM Senior Nutrition Program | 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Thursdays Senior Nutrition Program | 11:30AM – 12:30PM FREE Stitchers Social Class | 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Fridays FREE Yoga/Pilates Class | 9:00AM – 10:00AM FREE Forever Young Fitness Class | 10:10AM – 11:10AM FREE Pinochle Club | 10:30AM – 2:00PM Senior Nutrition Program | 11:30AM – 12:30PM 2185 ELLIOTT DRIVE | (707) 647-5350
Cache Creek Casino AUGUST 5, 9AM-5PM
Join us for a trip to Cache Creek Casino. The entertainment is endless with multiple slots, table games, food, and more. This trip requires light to moderate walking. Bus departs from and returns to the Senior Center (2185 Elliott Drive). Ages 50+ | $25/person. Register online at http://bit.ly/actrips19 For more information, please call (707) 647-5350.
JULY 2019
CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
MONTHLY PUZZLE FALL PLAYBOOK WORD SEARCH
Find the programs below from our Fall Playbook! Apple Hill Forever Young Fitness Graton Casino Health Support Group Holiday Light Tour
Line Dancing Watercolors Low Impact Dance Oakland A's Game Pinochle Club
Rock Painting Sign Language Stitchers Social Walking Group Yoga Pilates
The ABCD’S of Medicare Presentation Thursday, July 11 @ 10am Wednesday, October 23 @11:30am Medicare Question? Wednesday, August 21, 11:30-1:30pm Wednesday, October 9, 11:30-1:30pm American Canyon Senior Center 2185 Elliott Dr, American Canyon, CA Susan Lucas is a Medicare Benefits Educator and Insurance Broker. Growing up in a multigenerational home, with parents working full-time and caretaking full-time, fueled Susan’s passion to educate her community about healthcare and well-being as we age. Before becoming an Insurance Broker, Susan owned a health and wellness practice for 12 years as a Nationally Certified Massage and Bodywork Practitioner, serving adults and retirees. In her wellness practice Susan used many different techniques and modalities to address each of her clients concerns and she brings that same philosophy to her insurance clients by paying close attention to their unique individual circumstances. Susan offers complimentary seminars and individual client sessions to help current beneficiaries and those turning 65 understand their health care options and find a plan that gives them the care and coverage they need. She guides her clients to a plan that fits their health care needs and budget; and recommends other resources in their communities that may be beneficial. Susan serves northern Alameda, Contra Costa, northern Marin, Napa and Solano Counties.
Susan P. Lucas, Health Insurance Agent, License #0L70129 My Insurance Solutions, 1075 First St, Suite 6, Benicia, CA 94510 Office: 707-243-8002** Fax: 707-745-0281 Email: info@susanplucas.com A sales person will be present with information and applications. By calling the number above you will be connected to a licensed sales agent. **For accommodations of persons with special needs call 707-243-8002 TTY 711.
concerns about falling?
DO YOU HAVE
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO:
view falls as controllable
set goals for increasing activity
make changes to reduce fall risks at home
exercise to increase strength and balance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Seniors, age 60 and over, who are:
concerned about falls
interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
who have fallen in the past
who have limited activities due to a fear of falling
Where: American Canyon Senior Multi-Use Center 2185 Elliott Dr. - American Canyon When: Tuesdays and Thursdays Aug 6 thru 29, 2019 9:00am – 11:00am Through the support of our sponsor, there is no cost for this class. However, donations are always appreciated. For more information, contact Wil Ford Falls Prevention Trainer (707) 372-7011 fptrainer@faithinactionsolano.org
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright ©1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University. A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model Recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging, 2006, American Society on Aging. A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model was developed by a grant from the Administration on Aging (#90AM2780).