Community Connection | Winter 2021-22

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Connection A QUARTERLY GUIDE TO THRIVE AT ANY AGE | WINTER 2021-2022

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Community Connection is published quarterly by the City of West Hollywood's Recreation Services Division for everyone, but especially for people 55 and over in the community to get information about news, programs, and services.

To find our current registration schedule and sign up for recreation activities and classes, visit us at: weho.org/recreation or email: recreation@weho.org

ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PET GUARDIANS PAWS/LA offers free animal care assistance to low-income residents of West Hollywood, including seniors (55+), U.S. veterans and people living with HIV/AIDS—all at no charge.

With support from the City of West Hollywood, PAWS/LA is able to provide free veterinary care, pet food and supplies and pet grooming to qualified program enrollees. In addition, the agency’s team of volunteers is on hand to deliver pet food and assist with pet transport for homebound clients.

Enrollment into PAWS/LA’s program can be completed by contacting their office at (213) 741-1950. Enrollment forms and more information can be found on PAWS/LA’s website at www.pawsla.org.

(Eligibility requirements apply.)

WEST HOLLYWOOD EVICTION PREVENTION AND DEFENSE PROGRAM The West Hollywood Eviction Prevention and Defense Program provides rapid response legal interventions and court representation to residents facing eviction. Any tenant who has received a notice or some other adverse action impacting their housing should contact this program.

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CENTRALIZED RESOURCE HUB FOR OLDER ADULTS IN LA COUNTY The Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) has created a comprehensive resource hub (www.lacounty.gov/residents/ seniors-and-older-adults) that makes it easier for older adults, families, and caregivers to navigate and access more than 120 unique services for older adults. Visit the website to learn more about transportation, financial support, housing, health and wellness, COVID-19, nutritional services, ways to connect socially and in the community, and emergency preparedness options available throughout L.A. County.

To learn about other resources like the County’s Hub, please visit the City of West Hollywood’s website at weho.org/aging or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @WeHoCares.

SUCCULENT WORKSHOP 12828 | Tuesday, December 14 12829 | Tuesday, January 11 12830 | Tuesday, February 8 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Cost: $15 Location: Plummer Park Great Hall Courtyard Staff: Destiny Hernandez Min: 3 | Max: 8 Make your very own succulent arrangement that you get to decorate and take home! You will learn the basic steps on how to take care of your succulent. Supplies will be provided.

For more info, call (323) 848-6530, and to register, visit www.weho.org/recreation 2 | VISIT US ONLINE AT WEHO.ORG/RECREATION

Chef Next Door!

SALMON AVOCADO SALAD Ingredients: • Salmon: You can’t beat wild Alaskan salmon for the best flavor and most nutrients.

• Baby Spinach: Or any greens will work.

• Tomatoes: You can use any vine-ripened tomatoes or cherry tomatoes as well.

• Avocado: For that dose of healthy fat and creamy texture.

• Cucumber: A small cucumber adds that crisp and refreshing flavor.

• Red Onion: Can’t beat red onion in salads for that sweet, but punchy taste.

• Dressing: Vinaigrette of your choice!

Instructions:

1. Prep. Heat some olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

2. Dry. Pat your salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.

This will ensure you get that golden brown crust.

3. Season. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top. Then place the fillets skin side up on the pan.

4. Sear. Let it sear for about 4-5 minutes, top side down first.

5. Flip. Gently flip the salmon over and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, depending on thickness.

Remember that salmon will continue cooking even when removed from the heat, so a little softness in the middle is fine.

6. As you’re searing the salmon, prep the rest of the ingredients. Chop up the tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion. Then whisk together the dressing. Voila – your prep work is done!

7. Now comes the easy part. Divide the spinach into two large salad bowls. Then layer on the rest of the ingredients, add the salmon, and drizzle the dressing.

UCLA MEMORY TRAINING

THE MINDFULNESS SERIES Ages: 18+ Years | Cost: Free Must have smartphone, tablet or computer and internet to access and download Zoom Web Conferencing app. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a Zoom link to access your virtual class.

Instructor: Maggie Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a private therapy practice.

She is also a Reiki Master and Shamanic Practitioner.

RECAPPING 2021 12620 | Wednesday, December 8 | 3:30 pm – 5 pm In this workshop attendees discuss how they’ve managed in 2021 by constructively looking at prior goals and objectives. Participants will learn how to reassess their accomplishments mindfully and set intentions to have a remarkable 2022.

POWER OF ORGANIZATION AND DECLUTTERING 12621 | Wednesday, January 12 | 3:30 pm – 5 pm Are you living in the middle of so much stuff you cannot find your way around? Do you keep things for a long time that you never use? Let’s cleanup for good and take control over our stuff! This class will give you steps to get organized and create a clear path for good to flow in your life.

POWER OF LOVE FEBRUARY 12622 | Wednesday, February 9 | 3:30 pm – 5 pm This month, we will discuss the power of love and we will use various techniques to experience it’s amazing healing power. We will look at how our words can help us to love ourselves and others. The class will explore ways to heal our relationships and get that warm and fuzzy feeling of love inside and out within yourself.

For more info, call (323) 848-6302, and to register, visit www.weho.org/recreation

Must have smartphone, tablet or computer and internet to access and download Zoom Web Conferencing app. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a Zoom link to access your virtual class.

Instructor: Monica Dunahee has taught the UCLA Memory Training for more than ten years to a wide variety of audiences of all ages. She has also written and taught a variety of computer classes and served on the American Society on Aging's Lifelong Learning Committee.

12809 | Friday, February 4 – 25 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Cost: Free (4 weeks) New students may not join after the 2nd session.

This is a four-week class will teach strategies and exercises to improve your long-term memory and ability to retain and recall information. Developed by UCLA, this memory class provides practical ways to help you: Keep track of keys, phones, or other items. Retain and recall dates, phone numbers, addresses. Put names with faces.

FINDING THE STORIES KEEPING THE MEMORIES Instructor: Monica Dunahee (Please see her bio above.)

12624 | Friday, January 7 – February 11 2 pm – 3:30 pm | Cost: Free (6 weeks) This is a six-week workshop designed to help participants capture their own memories for generations to come. This is not a traditional writing class! Instead, this fun and interactive workshop will help you experiment with a variety of easy methods to identify, save, and share the memories that are important to you – maybe a story about your favorite toy, places you traveled, or how you felt when Dr. Martin Luther King was shot. You may have thought about documenting your own experiences but wondered how to start – and how to find the time!

Your experiences and your stories matter! Don’t let them be lost!

For more info, call (323) 848-6302, and to register, visit www.weho.org/recreation

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CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD RECREATION SERVICES

MASON JAR PIN CUSHION & SEWING KIT

8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 (323) 848-6308 weho.org

What you need:

Mason Jar n Fabric 6 Inch Square n Scissors n Pen n 6 Cotton Balls n Hot Glue Gun n Optional: Your Sewing Kit Supplies to Fill Jar

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What to do: 1 R emove the Mason jar lid from ring. Lay lid on your fabric and outline lid with pen.

2 U sing the outlined circle as your guide, cut a 1-inch larger circle than the lid.

3 W ith glue gun, start folding fabric towards the center of the lid and gluing it down, leaving a slight opening to stuff cotton balls in.

4 S tuff 6 cotton balls into opening and evenly distribute on lid. Once complete, glue opening shut creating a complete seal.

BRAIN TEASER Can you solve this Brain Teaser? Spot all six differences between the two Sunny Winter images!

5 Place lid into ring.

OPTIONAL: Place a few dots of glue around the edge, then place lid into the ring.

I recommend screwing the lid into the jar so that it adheres in the correct place while it is drying.

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Answers: 1. The color of the Hollywood Sign is different.

2. The bird is flying in a different direction.

3. The palm tree distances switch positions.

4. The tree lights on left tree change spots in image 2.

5. There’s more lights on right tree in image 2.

6. There’s a sun in image 2.

6 O nce your pin cushion is properly set into ring, place your sewing kit items inside. You now have a handy sewing kit.