September/October 2011
Linda Here! Linda Gaul, Manager, Senior Health Care Services/Volunteer Services, Providence Health & Services September/October 2011 The summer is gone and it’s Fall already! Planning for the Holiday Celebration! The Beyond 50 Holiday Celebration will be Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at the Castaway Restaurant, 1250 Harvard Rd, Burbank, 91501. The cost to attend this year’s event will be $20 per person. There will be free transportation from the Joslyn Adult Center as in the past. Remember there is a fee for the valet parking; self parking is free and also available. There will be entertainment, the Banjo Band is returning, gifts for everyone, door prizes and a visit by the Jolly Gentleman in the rd suit! Invitations and reservation slips will be mailed with the Beyond 50 November/December Newsletter. Reservations may also be made online. There will be more information in the next Newsletter. Remember if you have questions about Beyond 50 please call 818.847.4535 or email beyond50@providence.org . . Exercise Safely with Guidance and Support Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center offers a comprehensive fitness, nutrition, and support program open to the community at the Cardiac Fitness Center. This program provides individualized exercise and nutrition prescriptions, education and support classes to those who would like the guidance and encouragement of our professional team of exercise physiologists, registered nurses, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. Our team works with each participant's physicians to develop the most effective exercise and nutrition programs to achieve individual health goals. Our staff and specialized equipment allow us to cater to a wide range of systemic and orthopedic conditions. Join us in our quest to relieve pain, improve health, balance, agility, and quality of life every day! Call 818-953-4494 for more information. Reminder to register on line for classes, programs and to become a member You can now register for Beyond 50 programs, classes and membership on line. Go to: http://www2.providence.org/tarzana/services/senior/Pages/default.aspx or www.providence.org/holycross and put Beyond 50 in the search box.
Guild Fall Card Party Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center Guild will hold their Annual Fall Card Party & Luncheon on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at Lakeside Golf Club, 4500 Lakeside Drive, Burbank. The popular games played are: Bridge, Poker, Rummy Tiles, Gin, Pinochle, Mah Jong, Bingo or any other game of choice. Please call Deedee Walser at 818-766-2747 for information and reservations, which are required by September 30. The price is $35.00 per person
The Book & MOVIE Club Meetings are the Third Thursday of the month, 2-3pm Barnes & Noble 731 N. San Fernando Rd. Burbank Selections for September and October Sept 15 : Birth of Venus – Sarah Dunant
Stroke Meets: Third Tuesday of each month, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Providence Saint Joseph, Acute Rehab Dining Room North Tower 5th floor 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank 91505 Co -Facilitators: Gloria Ling, clinical social worker, Sam Scrivan, senior Chaplain Info: 818-847-3799 Heart Disease Support Group Meets: Monthly at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehab/Fitness Center 3413 W. Pacific Ave. Suite 202, Burbank Info: 818.953.4494 for meeting dates and times Nutrition Roundtable Meets: Every Monday 12:30-1:30p.m. & 5-6pm 3413 W. Pacific Ave., Suite 202, Burbank Info: 818.953.4494
Oct 20 : Cutting the Stone – Abraham Verghese For further information please contact: Lynn Freedman-Weiss at lynnwe@gmail.com
Support Groups
SAVE THE DATE! Annual PSJMC Diabetes Community Fair November 17, 2011 5pm-8:30pm Hope AB&C For people with diabetes and their family members. Diabetes Support Group - FREE Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Location: Acute Rehab Dining Room 5-6pm North Tower 5th floor Sept 22: Topic to be Determined Oct 27: Nutrition *No need to call for reservation. For questions, Call 818.847.3295
Reduce Your Automobile Insurance Rates This two-part AARP/Driver Safety Program is for people 55 or older who want to reduce their automobile insurance premiums. You must attend both four-hour sessions, in the same month, to receive your AARP Certificate. Sept 14 1-5pm Meets: Part 1, Part 2, Sept 21 1-5pm Or Oct 12 1-5pm Meets: Part 1 Part 2 Oct 19 1-5pm Fee: $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers payable to AARP. Contact your insurance agent and be eligible for a three-year safe driver’s discount. R.S.V.P: 818-847-4535 Location: Providence Occupational Health Center, 3413 Pacific Ave., Burbank NO AARP CLASSES IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER FITNESS Location for all of the following fitness classes: Providence Occupational Health Center, 3413 Pacific Ave., Room 104, Burbank Cha Cha, Salsa, Merengue Dance!!
Facilitator: Madeline Vallejo, RN, CDE Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program A land-based exercise program that provides gentle movements and activities to help increase joint mobility, muscle strength and stamina. The classes include stretching, strengthening, endurance and relaxation exercises. Meets: Tuesdays, 8:45-9:45 a.m. Fee: $4 per class Location: Providence Tarzana, 18321 Clark St., Tarzana Info: Eileen - 818-883-0849
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Meets: Tuesdays 5-6pm Fee: $5 per class per person Info : Walter Elias 310.902.9417 ZUMBA®GOLD Meets: Mondays 5-6 pm Wednesdays 6-7pm Thursdays 9:15-10:15am Fee: $5 per class Info: Zumba2day@yahoo.com or Sara 818.447.7425
Kundalini Stretch Yoga Meets: Mondays, Fridays 9-10am Fee: $5 per class Info: Jim Eldridge 818.823.8056 Pilates / Core Conditioning with Karen Meets: Tuesdays 10:45am 11:45am Fee: $3 per session, Please bring a mat and towel as all exercises are on the floor Info: 818.847.4535 Sit n’ Tone with Anne Meets: Wednesdays 11:30-12:30pm Fee: $2 per session Info: 818-847-4535 Sit and Be Fit with Karen Meets: Mondays & Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm Fee: $2 per session Info: 818.847.4535 Cardio ‘n’ Tone with Anne Meets: Fridays 1:30-2:30pm Fee: $2 per session Info: 818 847-4535 Tai Chi Meets: Saturdays; Beginners, 11am- Noon Advanced 10:30 am -Noon. Fee: $5 per class_ Monthly payment due on first Saturday depending on number of classes that respective month, i.e. Four Saturdays = $20. Info: HULA HOOP DANCE FITNESS & CARDIO Meets: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7-8pm (November dates 11/8 and 11/22) Fee: $5 per session HoopDance Instructor: Venise Vinegar Info: 818.759.9834 Qigong Starting August 16 - December 13, 2011 Meets: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am Fee: $10 per class Info: 818.847.4535 Instructor: Antoinette Rohner Be sure to speak with Antoinette about the ―Tour de Suisse with Qigong‖ for 2012 DIABETES CLASSES
Diabetes Self Management Education Class 9am-1pm Doctor authorization and registration needed Register at: 818.847.3550 September 10 & 17 October 22 & 29 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank Lockheed B&C
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LECTURES IN SEPTEMBER
The Basic Legal Tool Kit: What Seniors must have to their Health and Assets Meets: Sept. 6 1:45-2:45pm Location: Gardens of Tarzana 18700 Burbank Blvd. Tarzana 91356 Speaker: Mitchell Karasov ESQ.
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Bone Health Light refreshments will be served Meets: Sept. 8 9:00-10:00am Location: Location: Westfield Fashion Square (Food Court Mezzanine), 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks Speakers: Dr. Boyd Flinders M.D. Navigating Through Cancer Light Refreshments will be served Meets : Sept. 9 9-10am Location : Westfield Valencia( Food Court) 24201 W. Valencia Ave, Valencia Speaker : Tricia Eugenio RN,BSN,OCN Radiation Introduction to Yoga - FREE Meets: Sept. 9 12:30-1:30 Location: Roy & Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center 181 S. Buena Vista, Burbank ,2nd floor Yoga Room Reservations Needed - call 888.432.5464 Cataracts! Meets: Sept. 13 1:30-2:30pm Location: Belmont Village Burbank, 455 E. Angeleno, Burbank Speaker: Dr. Kourash Eghbali M.D. Diabetes and Your Eyes Light refreshments will be served Meets: Sept. 14 9-00-10:00 a.m. Location: Burbank Mall Walkers (Food Court, 3rd Level), Burbank Town Center, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank Speaker: Dr. Kourosh Eghbali MD The Aging Eye Meets: Sept. 15, 10-11am Location: Don Tuttle Sr. Center 1731 N. Ontario, Burbank Speaker: Dr. Suhas Tuli MD Get the 411 on Where to Find Reliable Health Information Meets: Sept. 16 12:00-1:00pm Location: Roy & Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center 181 S. Buena Vista, Burbank ,2nd floor Yoga Room Reservations Needed - call 888.432.5464 Carotid Artery Screening - FREE Meets: Sept 16 1:30-2:30pm Location: The Village at Northridge 9222 Corbin Ave. Northridge RSVP 818.812.4617 Speaker: Karen Carrol-Kowalski, Facey Medical Group
No meeting at Valencia Mall on Oct. 14 Healthy Eating Through a Balanced Diet Meets: Sept 20 1:30-2:30pm Location: Belmont Village Hollywood 2051 N. Highland,, Los Angeles, 90068 Speaker: Maria Fisk Registered Dietitian Healthy Living Meets: Sept 21 9-10am Light refreshments will be served Location: Westfield Topanga (Dining Terrace), 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park Speaker: Linda Gaul Special Presentation! Aging Focus on Function & Quality of Life Meets: Sept. 22 1:30-2:30pm Light refreshments will be served Location: Vintage Burbank 2721 Willow St, Burbank. 91505 RSVP to 818.954.9500 Speaker: Dr. J. Malachowski MD Carotid Artery Screening - FREE Meets: Sept. 28 1-2pm Location: Santa Clarita Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Santa Clarita Karen Carrol-Kowalski, Facey Medical Group Understanding Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma from Diagnosis Through Treatment Meets: Sept. 29 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Roy & Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center 181 S. Buena Vista, Burbank ,2nd floor Yoga Room Reservations Needed - call 888.432.5464 LECTURES IN OCTOBER Social Security Update Meets: Oct. 11 1:30-2:30pm Location: Belmont Village Burbank, 455 E. Angeleno, Burbank Speaker: Representative from Social Security Admin. Macular Degeneration BYOB&B = Bring your own Bagel and Beverage Meets: Oct 12 9-00-10:00 a.m. Location: Burbank Mall Walkers (Food Court, 3rd Level), Burbank Town Center, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank Speaker: Dr. Kourosh Edhbali M.D. Wrist Fractures & Fall Prevention BYOB&B = Bring your own Bagel and Beverage Meets: Oct 13 9:00-10:00am Location: Location: Westfield Fashion Square (Food Court Mezzanine), 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks Speakers: Val Hunter CHT
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Your Medicare Options Light refreshments will be served Meets: Oct. 19 9-10 a.m. Location: Westfield Topanga (Dining Terrace), 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park Speaker: Paul Davis - Patient Educator Facey Medical Group Your Medicare Options Meets: Oct. 21 1:30-2:30pm Location: The Village at Northridge 9222 Corbin Ave. Northridge RSVP 818.812.4617 Speaker: Paul Davis-Patient Educator Facey Medical Group Your Medicare Options Meets Oct. 26 1-2pm Location: Santa Clarita Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Santa Clarita Speaker: Paul Davis – Patient Educator Facey Medical Group Providence Tarzana’s Center for Cardiac Rehabilitation Providence Tarzana’s Center for Cardiac Rehabilitation has been serving the San Fernando Valley for almost 20 years, offering outpatient—Phase II programs (for those suffering recent cardiac events) and Phase III programs (for graduates of Phase II and those with risk factors for developing heart disease). Programs combine both cardiac health education and exercise tailored to meet individual needs and health conditions, under the supervision of critical care nurses and exercise physiologists. Program goals include the reduction of further complications from heart disease, reduction of future risk by modifying applicable risk factors, promotion of heart healthy life styles and improvement in overall quality of life. For further information, please call us at 818-708-4070.
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