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: How excited are you that the holidays are quickly approaching? It’s my favorite time of year. Let’s make the best of this cool 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 in. 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
Pictures above: What a fantastic trip to Woods Canyon Lake for lunch. Beautiful weather, beautiful drive, beautiful day. A fun time was had by all!
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/
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. 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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Mental Health and General Wellness Tips When our mental well-being isn’t where it should be, we become even more susceptible to stress and illness. It is as important as ever in the winter to take a holistic approach to wellness, not only for our diets and physical exercise, but for our mental well-being, too. Here are some mental health and general wellness tips for winter so you can stay healthy during the colder, darker season: 1. Frequent Hand Washing
Though it sounds like a broken record, frequent handwashing throughout the day is an absolute must in maintaining your health during the winter. It not only helps protect your immune system and prevent you from developing flu and cold, but it protects others around you.
2. Take Vitamin Supplements
Consuming lots of vitamin C during the winter will help your body to battle cold and flu symptoms if you do experience them. Vitamin D helps to supplement the lack of light experienced during winter, but it’s still important to get out in the sun whenever it does appear. Vitamin D helps to absorb other important vitamins like vitamin A, iron and calcium.
3. Drink Herbal Teas
There are many types of herbal teas that can help you stay healthy. Herbal teas like lemon and chamomile can ease depression and anxiety by calming nerves and relaxing your body. They can also help you sleep better. Some herbal teas like green and Rooibos are great as antioxidants. For the most benefit be sure to look for organic teas made from high-quality ingredients.
4. Sleep Longer and Better
When the days get shorter, your body will naturally want to sleep longer and will adjust its rhythm to the hours of daylight. Use the longer evenings to wind down and begin relaxing before bed. Try to go to bed as early as possible to give your body enough rest during the times it craves it the most.
5. Practice Meditation and Relaxation
When you start to feel the winter blues, anxiety and stress, it’s important to know how to manage it in a healthy way. Going for a walk outdoors whenever weather permits will drastically improve your stress levels, even if it’s just once around the block. You may also want to develop the habit of deep breathing whenever you feel anxiety mounting. Meditation and mindfulness are great practices for managing stress as well.
6. Get Social
During the holidays, it’s easy to find lots of things to do. Local community Christmas programs and events like parades, tree lightings, ice skating and craft fairs abound. But after the holidays, many people start to feel lonely as the activity and buzz die down. This is the perfect time to reconnect with old friends. Plan dinner and movie nights or a day for winter-themed crafts. Organizing family game nights is also a great way to stay connected with loved ones.
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 Mastery Class Oct. 3rd-Dec. 14th 1pm-2pm (Fridays) CGCC Nurses Fair Oct. 9th 9:30am-10:45am Questions about Medicare Oct. 11th 10am 10 signs of Alzheimer's Oct. 17th Doc. Talks 3rd Thursdays of the month Arthritis Oct 23rd Stop Suffering from Allergies Oct. 30th Alternative Pain Management Nov. 1st Stay Healthy during Cold & Flu season Nov. 8th General Talk Nov. 13th Celebration of Life Dec. 4th Blood Pressures taken the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month The Gilbert Senior Center offers exercise classes Monday-Friday.
Fat Cats Movie Oct. 16th $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 Oct. 10-15th
Fat Cats Movie Nov. 20 $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 Nov. 14th-19th
Fat Cats Movie Dec. 18 $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 Dec.12th-17th 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- 11:15am ($3) Tues: Chair Exercise - 8:30am Geri-Fit - 9am Silver Sneakers - 1pm Wed: Yoga- 9am Line Dancing- 11:15am ($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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ARTS & CRAFTS Card Making Class Oct. 16th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Sign up until Oct. 12st
Card Making Class Nov. 13th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Sign up from Oct 30th -Nov. 9th
Card Making Class Dec. 11th 11:45am-1pm $3 Join us for a fun class on making your very own greeting cards. Sign up from Nov.28th-Dec. 7th
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.
Drawing Class Jan 8th– Feb. 26th 1pm-2pm $30 8 classes -Tuesdays EVERY level is welcome! Sign up from Dec. 10th-Jan. 4th
For Our City Gilbert Presents: iRun4Good
iRun4Good’s 2018 event will benefit AZCEND, a community partner serving individuals in crisis, stabilizing families in their homes and assisting seniors in need. This The Gilbert Senior Center will be putting a team of Senior is a great opportunity to rally for the good of the community and raise awareness while having participants to join in on the fun and walk for this event. If fun and making a positive difference in Gilbert you are interested, please see Amanda Shepard in the Senior and East Valley communities. Center Office for more details. This will be a wonderful way Come join us Oct 27th 7am-10:30am! to support AZCEND and our AWESOME Seniors in the www.irun4good.org community.
SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION INCREASE FOR MEALS
As everyone knows, the price of food as well as other expenses is rising. AZCEND’s Senior Nutrition program has been receiving level (the same) funding, causing a funding gap. Contributions are important in helping to fill this gap and to ensure high quality menu choices. As of July 1, 2018 the suggested contribution for meals at the Chandler and Gilbert Senior Centers will increase to $3.50 for those who are 60 and older, -60 with a disability and have completed the required participant forms. We understand it may be difficult for some participants to contribute so we encourage and appreciate whatever contribution you can make at the time. No qualified participant will be denied a meal based on their inability to pay. The charge for a person who is not 60, without a disability, or refuses to fill out participant forms will increase to $5.00 per meal. Please contact AZCEND senior center staff if you have any questions or concerns.
Empty Bowls Event at Chandler Gilbert Community College October 16 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Chandler Gilbert Community College 2626 E. Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225 SOUP PARTNERS include: Panera Bread, Liberty Market, Dilly’s Deli, Bocca DePepo & Chick Fl A
Noon Performance by: Dry Heat Pickers
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. 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!
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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.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Upcoming: End times on Excursions may vary by each event.
Cellar 433 Wine Tasting Oct 2nd, 9am-6pm, $30 per person Take a road trip to Jerome, Arizona. Lets experience the wonderful town of Jerome and we will taste a selection of red and white wines. We will be going to lunch after at The Haunted Hamburger. Lunch cost is on your own. Sign up from Sept.18th-Sept 28th
Flu Shots Oct. 3rd 9am-11am Walgreens will be at the Center with Flu, Shingles, & Pneumonia Shots. Don’t forget your insurance card. Sign up until Oct 2nd
AZ State Fair
Nov. 27th, 9:30am-2pm, $15 per person During our 45 minute Olive Oil 101 Tour, you will learn the history of their company, qualities and standards of olive oil, health benefits & why it's important to 'Know Your Farmer'! Lunch at Red Robin. Cost of lunch is on your own. Sign up from Nov. 5th-21st
Hale Theater– Christmas Carol
Dec. 1st $32 3pm (Saturday) Meet us for a fun Saturday afternoon for a matinée performance of Christmas Carol at the Hale. Sign up from Nov. 6th– 21st
Rotary Breakfast Dec. 6th 7:00am Doors open @ 6:30am This event has become a very popular yearly tradition. Please join us for a great meal, and a chance to visit with friends. There is no cost, but you must sign up in advance. Sign up from Nov. 19th-Dec. 3rd
Oct. 17th 12:00pm $10 per person (T)* Come join us for a fun outing to the State Fair. There Holiday Lights & Pie is food, rides, (for purchase) and livestock to check Dec. 17th 5:30 pm $8.00 (T)* out. We will leave at 11:00 am & return around 4 pm. Enjoy a drive through the East Valley as we check out Sign up from Oct. 3rd-16th the best displays. We will be eating pie and drinking coffee before we head out to see the lights. Hale Theater-Annie Sign up from Dec 3rd-14th Saturday Oct. 20th $30 3pm (Saturday) Meet us for a fun Saturday afternoon for a Noon Toast matinée performance of Annie at the Hale. Dec. 29th at NOON in the dining room Sign up from Sept. 24th-Oct 5th Come bring in the New Year with a Noon toast.
Veterans Day Celebration Brought to you by The Town of Gilbert Nov. 8th (T) Civic Center Campus 11:30am -Veterans Day Ceremony We will leave the center at 11:00 am. Sign up from Oct 31st - Nov 7th
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 through 100 years of history. Lunch is included Dinner is on your own. Sign up from Dec 19th-Jan 9th
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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
Cheddars
Oct 10th, Sign up Sept 26th-Oct 9th
Teakwoods
Nov 14th, Sign up Oct 31st-Nov 13th Picture above: Woods Canyon Lake Picnic outing
Singing Panda
Dec 19th, Sign up Dec 4th-Dec 18th
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED:
Rosati’s
October 8th November 12th, 22nd, & 23rd December 25th January 1st & 21st
Jan 9th, Sign up Dec 26th-Jan 8th
Party Time! 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 for a ghouling good time! Sign up from Oct 15th-26th
Give Thanks Day Nov. 15th Lunch will be served at 11:30am. Sign up from Oct. 29th-Nov. 9th
Holiday Night Party Dec. 8th Doors open @ 4:15pm. Dinner Served at 5:30pm. $12 for Active Participants $15 for Non Active/Guests Tickets sold: Nov. 15th-Dec. 3rd ONLY Holiday Day Party Dec. 13th 10:30am Lunch served at 11:30am. Sign up in Activity book Nov. 26th-Dec.7th
Crazy Fun Holidays
October 5th National World Smile Day
November 14th National Pickle Day December 12th National Gingerbread House Day January 15th National Hat 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 Form 321 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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