Senior Center Newsletter Oct-Dec 2017

Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center

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

On location Greetings >>>

Fall/Winter Issue How excited are you that the holidays are quickly approaching? My favorite time of year. Let’s make the best of this hot weather and have some fun!

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 Activities Specialist

Connection Opportunities Ways to Get More Involved There are many ways to get involved in Senior Center programs. Here are just a few:

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, Coloring, Love of Music

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.

Thursdays- Bridge Club, RummiKub, Jam Sessions

Tuesdays- Mexican Train, RummiKub, Mahjong Wednesdays– Shanghi Push Bunco, Knit/Crochet, Jewelry

Fridays- Crafts, Scrapbooking, Pinochle Contact Amanda, Activities 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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Resources and Food Bags >>>

Outreach Services 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!

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 480-503-6061.

Food Bag pick up is the 3rd Wed. and Thurs. of each month.

Lisa Price, Outreach Specialist 480-503-6061

For You or a Friend >>>

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Home Delivered Meals (HDM) Home delivered meals are a perfect solution for those unable to leave home or recovering from a procedure or sickness.

Picture above features our group that went to the AZ Sea Life. Mryna, Patty, Mickey, Linda, and Victor.

Come join us on the next adventure.

There are more ways to get information about Senior programs.

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

We prepare a hot, nutritious meal delivered 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 $5 per meal, billed monthly.

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Your Health >>>

Healthy Eating for the Holidays How do you maintain your healthy eating habits during a family feast? How can you make sure that the turkey is the only one stuffed during the holiday season? These guidelines can help you make healthy food choices and limit tempting, high calorie foods during the holidays and other special occasions.

Plan before You Eat When you arrive at celebrations, check out all the food options and develop a plan which will enable you to sample foods you enjoy without abandoning the good habits you’ve formed.

Remember, it is OK to have some holiday treats, just spend your calories wisely and then enjoy the foods you choose!

Tips for Avoiding Holiday Over-Indulgence 1. Don’t arrive on an empty stomach! Although you may be tempted to skip lunch so you can splurge on dessert, don’t!

Have a bowl of cereal, vegetable sticks, fresh fruit, a salad, a handful of nuts, or a small sandwich before you arrive. Skipping breakfast or lunch may cause you to overeat and consume more calories than you would if you had eaten something beforehand.

2. Offer to bring a healthy dish. This strategy not only provides you with a good menu option, but your host will greatly appreciate the help.

3. Avoid excess alcohol and snacks. Save your calories for the main meal. Alcohol provides many calories and virtually no nutrients. Also, try not to sit within arm’s reach of tempting snack foods.

4. Select small portions. Moderation is the key. Selecting small portions allows you to control your calorie intake yet enjoy all the different items offered. If you really crave a high-calorie item, go ahead and treat yourself to a small serving.

5. Eat slowly. Take time and enjoy the taste of your meal.

Pace yourself and try to be the last person to finish each course.

Take small bites, and chew slowly. It usually takes about 20 minutes for your brain to get the message from your stomach that you are full. By eating slowly, you might be less likely to raid the dessert table.

6. Leave the table when you are done! If you linger at the table, you may be tempted to continue eating even if you are not hungry. Stay long enough to enjoy the meal, but leave the table while you are still ahead of the calorie game. Offer to help with dishes, clear the table, or take a walk.

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! Make your appointment today to start your application!

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

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Health Presentations Offered

Coloring Club Come join in for a fun afternoon on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 1pm for Coloring Club. You will have the opportunity to create beautiful pages and have great conversations with friends.

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:         

What is Dementia? Oct. 3rd Alzheimer's Info Oct. 11th Geriatric Care Management Oct. 12th Healthy Brain Education Oct 17th Adequate Loss Period Oct. 18th CGCC Nurses Fair Oct. 25th 11:15am-2:15pm Veteran Benefits Education Nov. 1st Coping with the Holidays Nov. 7th High Cholesterol Nov. 14th

MOVIES MOVIES MOVIES

Exercise Classes

Let’s go to the movies!

The Gilbert Senior Center offers exercise classes Monday-Friday.

Fat Cats Movie

Mon: Tai Chi - 9am Beg. Line Dancing- 11:15am ($3) Tues: Chair Exercise - 8:30am Silver Sneakers - 1pm Wed: Yoga- 9am Line Dancing- 11:15am ($3) Thurs: Chair Exercise- 8:30am Geri-Fit - 1pm Fri: Zumba Gold - 8:45am

Oct 17th $5 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 Oct. 13th-16th

Fat Cats Movie Nov. 21st $5 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 Nov. 17th-Nov 20th

Fat Cats Movie

* Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.*

Board Games

Dec 19th $5 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 Dec. 15th-18th Movies are offered at the center as well! 2nd Fridays 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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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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AZCEND is proud to be an organization that serves the people of our community. Please join us at our second annual Gala Saturday, October 14, 2017 at The Falls Event Center in Gilbert. We are excited to announce W. Steven Martin will emcee our Gala that will benefit the many programs we provide to people in need. We believe in creating a community where we change lives by nourishing mind and bodies to create a connected, thriving community.

The evening will include dinner, a silent auction, testimonial from a client who has received services at AZCEND and how that assisted them from being in crisis to stability.

Recognizing an honoree for the “Tracey Washington Spirit Award” and a night of true excellence.

Tickets available at azcendgala.eventbrite.com

Empty Bowls Event at Chandler Gilbert Community College October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Chandler Gilbert Community College, 2626 E. Pecos Rd Chandler, AZ 85225 For a $10 donation take home a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl and help feed the hungry. Empty Bowls is an event where art meets hunger, compassion and advocacy; where talented artists create ceramic bowls and offer them for a small contribution of $10. All donations go to AZCEND to support people in the local community who might otherwise go without food. Join us and purchase your own hand-crafted bowl and enjoy a warm cup of soup!

AZ Charitable Tax Credit

Donations are just as crucial as volunteer time to our organization. For every dollar you give, 96 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 full taxrefundable. 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.

Donate online at http://AZCEND.org/causes/donate or by check.

May your check payable to “AZCEND” and mail to PO Box 591, Chandler, AZ 85244

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Event Calendar

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

Upcoming Events Photo Day Oct. 2nd Picture day at the Gilbert Senior Center. Just like when you went to school. Packages will be available for purchase. Sign up until Sept 29th

Pictured above: Mary Cline, Lillian Arico, and Dolores Wells

Flu Shots Oct. 4th Haven’t received your flu shot yet? Sign up to get yours at the Gilbert Senior Center. Don’t forget your insurance card. Sign up until Oct 3rd.

Card Making Class Nov 14th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Kits will be available for purchase ranging from $2-$6. Limited supplies Sign up from Nov 1st– 10th

Card Making Class Oct 10th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Kits will be available for purchase ranging from $2-$6. Limited supplies Sign up until Oct. 6th

Holiday Lights & Pie Monday Dec. 4th 5:00 pm $5.00 (T)* Enjoy a drive through the East Valley as we check out the best displays. We will be eating pie and drinking coffee before we head out to see the lights.

Sign up from Nov.16th-Dec 1st

Az State Fair Oct. 20th 12:00pm $6 per person (T)* Come join us for a fun outing to the State Fair. There is food, rides, (for purchase) and livestock to check out. We will leave at 11:30 am & return around 4 pm.

Sign up from Sept. 26th-Oct. 16th

Card Making Class Dec 12th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Kits will be available for purchase ranging from $2-$6. Limited supplies Sign up from Nov. 30th-Dec. 8th

Veterans Day Celebration Brought to you by The Town of Gilbert Nov. 9th (T) Civic Center Campus11:30 -Veterans Day Ceremony We will leave the center at 11:00 am.

Sign up from Oct 31st - Nov 8th

Noon Toast Dec. 29th at NOON Come bring in the New Year with a Noon toast. What a great way to start the new!

Hale Theater-See How They Run Saturday Feb 3rd $25 3pm Meet us for a fun Saturday afternoon for a matinée performance of See How They Run at the Hale.

Sign up from Jan.8th-19th

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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.

Cheddars

Oct. 11th , Sign up Sept. 27th-Oct. 10th

The Old Spaghetti Factory

Nov. 8th, Sign up Oct. 26th-Nov.7th

Copper Still Moonshine Grill

Dec.13th, Sign up Nov. 28th-Dec. 12th In picture above: Corina Sanchez & Fred Allgood

Angry Crab Shack

Jan 10th, Sign up Dec.27th-Jan 9th

Senior Center Closed

Party Time!

Columbus Day, October 9th

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

Halloween Oct. 31st 10:30am Dress in a costume and join us or a ghouling good time! Sign up from Oct 16th-27th

Give Thanks Day Nov. 16th Lunch will be served at 11:30am Sign up from Oct. 31st-Nov. 9th

Holiday Night Party Dec. 9th doors open @ 4:15pm Dinner Served at 5:30pm $10 for Active Participants $13 for Non Active/Guests Tickets sold: Nov. 16th-Dec. 4th ONLY

Holiday Day Party Dec. 15th 10:30am Lunch served at 11:30am Sign up in Activity book Nov. 28-Dec.12

Senior Center Staff

In picture above: Our Jam Session Club which meets the 2nd Thursday of every month. Starts at 2:15pm and they jam until 4pm. Plus we have Love of Music Club that is on the 3rd Monday of each month.

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 Wallis Berry, Kitchen Coordinator wallis@azcend.org, 480-503-6057 Kelly Delgado, Senior Programs Manager

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Your support...

If you would like to donate items or a financial gift contribution to support the work of AZCEND 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, canned food, 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.

Current Topics >>> Check us out online: www.azcend.org www.gilbertaz.gov/seniors www.facebook.com/CCCommunityCenter

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

Formerly Chandler Christian Community Center

130 N. Oak Street Gilbert, AZ 85233

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