Senior Center Newsletter

Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center

A quarterly newsletter for the Gilbert Senior Center nutrition and activities.

On There are many ways to get involved in Senior Center programs. Here are just a few: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!

We made it through the holidays!!

Onto a new year with exciting new things! Let’s make this year the BEST! In addition to this newsletter, we have a monthly calendar so don’t forget to look for new and exciting opportunities to participate. Let’s make the next three months AMAZING!!

Amanda Shepard

Volunteer

Fun Clubs

Looking to do something fun and meaningful? We need volunteer help in all areas of the center. We have a terrific group of volunteers, but we could use more.

Mondays- Wii Bowling

We would not be able to accomplish all that we do if it were not for the volunteers who give their time and energy on a daily basis. Thank you to those who serve and welcome to those who are interested in serving.

Tuesdays- RummiKub, Mahjong Wednesdays- Shanghi Push Bunco, Knit/Crochet Thursdays- Br idge Club, RummiKub Fridays- Cr afts, Pinochle Contact Amanda, A ctivities Specialist, at 480-503-6059 for more information.

Contact Lisa, Outreach Specialist, at 480-503-6061 to get a list of current volunteer opportunities.

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The Senior Center offers resources to assist with the common needs of seniors. For more information, contact Lisa at 480-503-6061.

You don’t have to spend time looking for resources. I can provide information on matters such as DMV and social security questions. I also have information on resources for AHCCCS, SNAP (food stamps), legal aid, Medicare assistance, government phones, and Dial-A-Ride.

I look forward to serving you!

Lisa Price, Outreach Specialist 480-503-6061

Food Bags The Gilbert Senior Center is happy to provide a monthly Food Bag for qualified individuals. Participants must sign up one week in advance and not be receiving a food bag from AZCEND or affiliates. For more information, call 480-5036061. Food Bag pick up is the 3rd Wed. and Thurs. of each month.

Home delivered meals are a perfect solution for those unable to leave home or recovering from a procedure or sickness.

Pictures above: We had a great group participate in the iRun4Good 5k in October. It was a fun run!

Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center

There are more ways to get information about Senior programs.

Check us out online: AZCEND.org Gilbertaz.gov/seniors https://www.facebook.com/ azcendcommunity/

We deliver a hot, nutritious meal to your home. If you or someone you know could benefit, please contact our HDM Coordinator, Pat Hutfles, at (480)503-6058 or pat@azcend.org.

We offer home delivered meals Monday- Friday between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm depending on your location.

Participants may qualify for financial assistance or pay $6.50 per meal, billed monthly.

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New Year’s Resolutions 2019 While New Year's resolutions are often well-intentioned, the sad truth is that they usually fall out of focus sometime around February. Have you been there before? We certainly have. So what's a more actionable way to meet your goals every month? Mix it up and have a clear objective month by month, rather than for the year overall.

January Challenge: Try a New Workout Pick a new style of workout, and commit to it all month long. It has to be something you've never done before! If you've never run before, give yourself a goal of running a mile without stopping by the end of the month.

New to yoga? You'll be amazed at how strong you get by committing to a few classes a week.

February Challenge: Compliment Yourself More Make it a goal to give yourself five compliments a day for a month. These are words of affirmation that will build on your inner strength and self love, and they can be big things like, "I'm so intelligent," or smaller ones like, "My hair looks fabulous!"

March Challenge: Set a Strength Goal You don't have to complete your goal in March, but you definitely have to set it and start working toward it. What strong thing do you want to accomplish this year? Complete a pull-up? 50 push-ups? Your first halfmarathon? Maybe even a triathlon? Summit a mountain? Decide now what your goal will be, when you'll complete it, and create a plan to work toward goal.

Apply or Renew AHCCCS, SNAP (food stamps)

Did you know that if you qualify for government assistance you may be eligible for a cell phone?

Contact Lisa for more info.

Lisa Price lisa@azcend.org Phone: (480) 503-6061

Do You Qualify?

Find Out NOW!

Additional Services include: Food Bank Distribution  Food Boxes Family Resource Center  Parenting & Early Literacy Classes  Diapers & Formula Community Action Program  Emergency Utility, Rental/Mortgage Assistance  Homeless and Housing Programs Senior Center & Home Delivered Meals For more information about our services, visit AZCEND.org.

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Join in wonderful talks about various health subjects.

Most presentations will be scheduled on different days, so make sure you are checking the monthly calendar.

All Health Presentations below will be scheduled at 12:15pm in the dining room (or otherwise stated):          

Come join in for a fun card game that ANYONE can learn to play. It is held the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10am in the Birch room. Come join in on the fun and learn a new card game.

Aging Gracefully Jan 9th Humana Talk Jan 15th Doc Talks 3rd Thursdays of the month Exercise Dos & Don’ts Jan 24th Nutrition Session by UofA 4 Fridays Feb 1st-22nd 12:30pm Advance Planning Feb 12th Medication Dos and Don’ts Feb 20th Dehydration Symptoms March 12th CGCC Nurses Fair March 20th 10:00 am-Noon

Blood Pressures taken the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month

The Gilbert Senior Center offers exercise classes Monday-Friday.

Fat Cats Movie January 15th $7 pp Tuesdays at the movies. The movie title will be announced on the day of sign up. We will leave the center 45 mins prior to the start of the movie.

Sign up from Jan 9th-14th

Fat Cats Movie February 19th $7 pp Tuesdays at the movies. The movie title will be announced on the day of sign up. We will leave the center 45 mins prior to the start of the movie. Sign up from Feb. 12th-15th

Fat Cats Movie March 19th $7 pp Tuesdays at the movies. The movie title will be announced on the day of sign up. We will leave the center 45 mins prior to the start of the movie. Sign up from March 13th-18th Movies are offered at the center as well! On the 2nd Friday of every month at 1pm there will be a movie playing. Please make sure you sign up in the activities book by the day before so we can rent the movie. Min participants: 6 Thank you.

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Mon: Tai Chi - 9am Beg. Line Dancing– 12:30pm ($3) Tues: Chair Exercise - 8:30am Geri-Fit - 9am Silver Sneakers - 1pm Wed: Yoga- 9am Line Dancing- 10:15am ($3) Thurs: Chair Exercise- 8:30am Silver Sneakers - 9am Geri-Fit - 1pm Fri: Zumba Gold - 8:45am * Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.*

We have Yahtzee, Words with Friends, Mahjong, UNO, Sequence, Apples to Apples, and of course more Rummikub sets. Anyone is welcome to use them. If there is a game you don’t see that you think your fellow Seniors will enjoy, please let us know!

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Card Making Class

ARTS & CRAFTS

Drawing Class

Jan 8th– Feb 26th 1pm-2pm $30 8 classes -Tuesdays EVERY level is welcome!

Sign up until Jan 4th

Jan 8th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards.

Sign up until Jan 4th

Card Making Class Feb 12th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards.

Sign up from Jan 30th-Feb 8th

Craft Club Most Fridays 12:30pm-2pm Free Come join our wonderful Craft Club in making our amazing centerpieces that are used here at the center and many more crafts throughout the year.

Card Making Class March 12th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards.

Sign up from Feb 27th-March 8th

Eggs Benefit Breakfast

When: Where:

Wednesday, January 23rd Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 4955 S. Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85248 Time: 7:30am Registration 8:00am-9:00am Program About: Fundraiser and Friendraiser to raise awareness about our AZCEND’s services and programs to the community.

MUST RSVP: To Dara Gibson, dara@azcend.org or 480-963-1423 ext. 108

Save the Date AZCEND’s Annual Walk in the Park Let’s End Poverty!

Saturday, April 13 For more info please Contact: Dara@azcend.org or 480-963-1423 ext. 108 gilbertaz.gov/seniors

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Event Calendar

Join us for these fun events at Gilbert Senior Center. Transportation is provided for off-site events that have a (T). Check your monthly calendar and announcements, as dates and times may change.

Barleens Arizona Opry

Upcoming:

March 8th $43 5:15pm-10pm (T)* Your home for Arizona’s wholesome family music entertainment. Enjoy music, great food, hilarious comedy and more! We will only have 12 spots available.

Sign up from Feb 11th –22nd

End times on Excursions may vary by each event.

Verde Canyon Railroad Trip

Jan 23rd 9am-10pm $92.00 Coach 1st class $121 (T) Relax as you glide along on a 4-hour, 20 mile journey Hale Theater– Singing in the Rain through 100 years of history. Lunch is included March 23rd $32 3pm (Saturday) Dinner is on your own.

Meet us for a fun Saturday afternoon for a Sign up until Jan 9th matinée performance of Singing in the Rain at the Hale.

Sign up from Feb 27th-March 8th

Menu Meeting

Feb 5th 1pm Gilbert Senior Center Dining Room This is a great opportunity for participants to voice their opinions on what food is great on the menu and what they would like on it.

Jewish Museum Tucson Feb 6th 10:00am $15 per person (T)* The Jewish History Museum, is a museum housed in a historic synagogue building in Tucson, Arizona.

The museum's building, which housed the first synagogue in the Arizona Territory, is the oldest synagogue building in the state.

Lunch before is on your own.

Sign up from Jan 14th-Jan 30th

Saguaro Lake Horseback Riding March 28th $70 2:45pm-7pm (T)* Join us for a beautifully scenic one hour horseback ride.

A guided walking trail ride. Dinner @ Superstition Skies Restaurant, cost for dinner is on your own.

Sign up from March 6th-21st

Senior Expo April 5th 9am-Noon We will have health vendors, free massages, handmade craft items, local businesses, etc. This is your opportunity to get all the info you need or ask questions about things you are curious about.

Desert Belle Boat Tour

Activities Meeting

Feb 7th 1:15pm Is there an activity you have wanted to do that we haven't done through the Senior Center yet? This is your chance to present that idea. :) Put your thinking caps on and we will see you at 1:15pm!

Riparian Preserve Walk Feb 28th 2pm $3 (T) Come join us for a fun nature walk through the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.

Sign up Feb. 14th-27th

April 16th $52 10:00am-4pm (T)* Relax in air-conditioned comfort on a 90 minute narrated public cruise and see exotic Arizona wildlife, towering canyon walls, and dramatic desert vistas. Box Lunch is included plus boarding first!

Sign up from March 19th-April 2nd

Hale Theater– Singing in the Rain

April 27th $32 3pm (Saturday) Meet us for a fun Saturday afternoon for a matinée performance of Singing in the Rain at the Hale.

Sign up from March 27th-April 12th

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Gilbert Senior Center-130 North Oak St. Gilbert, AZ 85233 Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Dining Out We will leave the Senior Center at 4pm for each Dining Out event. Arrival back to the center is usually between 6pm-7pm

Rosati’s

Jan 9th, Sign up until Jan 8th

OHSO Gilbert

February 13th, Sign up Jan 29th-Feb 12th

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub

March 13th, Sign up Feb 26th-March 12th

Picture above: Wine Tour Group in Jerome, AZ

Joe’s BBQ

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED:

April 10th, Sign up Mar 26th-April 9th

January 1st & 21st February 18th

Party Time!

There will be a sign up sheet for all party days 2 weeks prior to the event.

Valentines Day February 14th 10:30am —Come help spread the love on Valentines Day with your friends.

Sign up from Jan 29th-Feb 12th

St. Patrick's Day March 14th 10:30am—There might be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow at this party!

Sign up from Feb 26th-Mar 12

Crazy Fun Holidays January 15th National Hat Day

February 7th National Send a Friend a Card Day March 1st National Peanut Butter Lovers Day

Senior Center Staff Amanda Shepard, Activities Specialist amanda@azcend.org, 480-503-6059 Lisa Price, Outreach Specialist lisa@azcend.org, 480-503-6061 Pat Hutfles, HDM Coordinator pat@azcend.org 480-503-6058 Jeremy Snipes, Kitchen Coordinator jeremy@azcend.org, 480-503-6057 Kelly Delgado, Senior Programs Manager kelly@azcend.org, 480-782-2721

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Your If you would like to donate items or a financial contribution to support the work of AZCEND’s Senior Center programs, several ways to donate are listed below. Thank you.

Your support is needed...

The Senior Center programs are in need of the following donation items: Gently used clothing Knick knacks Costume jewelry Arts and crafts supplies Bingo prizes needed: Grocery items, Paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries, etc.

Another way you can support the programs that you and others participate in are through financial contributions.

All donations are fully tax deductible as allowed by law.

Contact us at 480-503-6061 www.azcend.org

Picture above: Our Geri Fit Exercise Class is one of our popular classes at the center.

Thursdays 1pm Check us out online: www.azcend.org www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and -recreation/seniors www.facebook.com/azcendcommunity

Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center

Gilbert Senior Center 130 N. Oak Street Gilbert, AZ 85233

YOUR TAX CONTRIBUTION CAN CHANGES LIVES! Your contribution is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit! Your contribution to AZCEND as a Qualifying Charitable Organization can be claimed on Form321 of your Arizona state return and does not need to be itemized.

At AZCEND, we change lives by nourishing minds and bodies to create a connected, thriving community. We strengthen families and communities through food boxes; senior nutrition; rent and utility assistance; parenting, health and literacy classes; homeless services; and other comprehensive programs and resources. Of every dollar given, 94 cents goes directly to the people we serve by supporting our programs.

All donations are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. Gifts to AZCEND qualify for the Arizona Tax Credit up to $400 per individual and $800 per couples filing a joint income tax return in the State of Arizona. Charitable Tax Credits differs from tax deductions because they are fully tax-refundable. They will either reduce the total Arizona state income tax you owe or increase the state income tax refund you receive, dollar-for-dollar when you file your taxes. Please always refer to your tax advisor when making any decisions concerning your taxes.

Donate online at http://AZCEND.org/causes/donate or by check. Make your check payable to “AZCEND” and mail to PO Box 591, Chandler, AZ 85244

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