Dec/Jan/Feb2019
Person Senior Wing • 2060 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 Steele Lane Recreation Center • 415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 • 707-543-3282 Ext. 1
Inside this Issue! Mark your Calendar Lots of Planned Activities ....... 2
Community Center News Activity Spotlight .................... 2
Senior Resources Is It Time to Stop Driving? ...... 3
Senior Interest FREE Movies............................ 3
What’s Upcoming? Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair ................................ 4
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Seniors Return to Steele Lane Steele Lane Community Center is abuzz once again with senior programs! Many programs from the Bennett Valley Senior Center are now offered at Steele and seniors are enjoying the new billiards room created just for them! Enjoy Activities Mon- Fri, 9am-2pm Drop by for a cup of coffee in the social room or play a game of pool (members only). Bingo happens every Mon and Fri (11:30am2:30pm, $2) as well as Needlecraft on Mon (10am-noon, $3) and Party Bridge on Thu (11am-2pm, $4). Drop-in exercise classes are available too, such as: Tai Chi on Mon (9-10am, $4), Stretch & Bend on Tu and Thu (9:45am-10:45am, $3), Chair Volleyball on Mon (10:30-11:30am, $3) and Senior Exercise on Mon/Wed/Fri (9-10am, $3). If you like music, beginning and advanced Ukulele classes are available on Wed or join the Silver Singers on Thu (10-11am, $2).
Take a Tour & Meet the Staff Linda Kynoch is at the front desk to check you in, sell membership passes, and answer questions. Mickey Remy is the coordinator who oversees programs and classes. Facility attendant Preston Schubert sets up the rooms and makes the coffee each day! Plus, many additional staff with the Recreation & Parks Department also work out of Steele Lane, making it a bustling and vibrant place! Linda Kynoch
Preston Schubert & Mickey Remy
New Activity Coordinator at Person Senior Wing
Joanna Moore & Al Pritchard
Please welcome Al Pritchard to the Person Senior Wing (PSW). After working at the Bennett Valley Senior Center for the past two years, he’s looking forward to taking over for Joanna Moore, who is moving on to Rec & Parks’ Neighborhood Services program. “I’ve really enjoyed working with seniors,” says Joanna. “It’s fun helping to make a difference and improve people’s quality of life. I’ve loved learning about our participants’ experiences and building strong relationships” she adds. Join us in wishing Joanna success as she continues her career path!
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Community Center News
PSW = Person Senior Wing STL = Steele Lane Center
DECEMBER Dec 1-2 Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair, Finley Dec 5 Dance, Carl Green, Finley Dec 13 Holiday Choral Concert, STL Dec 14 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, PSW Dec 19 Holiday Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dec 25 Christmas Day, Centers Closed
JANUARY Jan 1 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 21 Jan 25
New Year’s Day, Centers Closed Dance, Carl Green, Finley Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley MLK Day, Centers Closed Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley
fEBRUARY Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 18 Feb 22
Dance, Steve Luther, Finley Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Valentine’s Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Presidents’ Day, Centers Closed Dance, Charlton Trio, Finley
Psw Legal Clinics Obtain free legal advice from a lawyer available onsite. 1st Thursdays, 12:30-1:30pm 3rd Thursdays, 10-11:30am Free for Members, $5 Non-Members Call 543-3745 for an appointment Psw Computer & Technology Lab Our lab offers participants the opportunity to check email, work on a project or browse the web. Our facilitators are available to answer your New questions. NEW Clinic added: Having trouble with your device? Bring it in for ! troubleshooting assistance on Fridays, 9-10:30am $1.50 members, $2 non-members PSW DISCUSSION GROUP New NEW Starting February 6th: ! Sharing Life Stories Exchange reminiscences and vignettes inspired by photos or mementos of your lives. Wednesdays, 10-11am $2.50 members, $3 non-members
Instructors Needed This is a fantastic opportunity to make some extra money while teaching your passion! Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks is seeking contract instructors to teach the following senior activities: Job Title: Contract Instructor (History) Pay Rate: $10-$20/class DOE Schedule: Mon. 10:30-11:30am (ongoing starting Jan 7, 2019) Location: Person Senior Wing, 2060 W College Av Primary Duty: Lead a weekly course on history
Job Title: Recreation Aide (Bingo Caller) Pay Rate: Volunteer or $11/hr Schedule: Mon/Fri 11:15-2:45pm (ongoing) Location: Steele Lane Center, 415 Steele Lane Primary Duty: Lead a twice weekly bingo game
Job Title: Recreation Aide (Silver Singers Pianist) Pay Rate: Volunteer or $11/hr Schedule: Thurs. 10-11am (ongoing) Location: Steele Lane Center, 415 Steele Lane Primary Duty: Accompany weekly choral group
Successful candidates communicate clearly, work independently and with direction, have a friendly demeanor, and are positive representatives of the Recreation & Parks Department. Requirements: Contract Instructors must obtain a Business Tax Certificate and are responsible for carrying adequate liability insurance as needed. Any costs associated with these procedures are the responsibility of the instructor. To apply: If interested, please contact Recreation Coordinator Mickey Remy mremy@srcity.org or 707-543-3285. 2
Senior Resources Is it Time to Stop Driving? As people age, it inevitably becomes harder to get around independently. This is especially the case if you have medical issues that require special attention. The good news is there are plenty of ways for seniors to travel here at home and abroad!
Know Your Options If you no longer feel comfortable driving or can’t drive, consider asking your children or family members to drive you. If that’s not an option, investigate the availabilThings to Consider ity of public transportation, paratransit programs, It goes without saying that driving helps everyone stay volunteer services, senior shuttles, and taxi voucher mobile and independent. However, visual impairment programs. is a common and inevitable issue among seniors and is the cause of many vehicle accidents. Without good Making Your Choice vision, it’s challenging to make safe driving decisions Giving up driving can be a tough lifestyle change and night driving can be an even bigger challenge. In and is a difficult choice to make but is often for the general, seniors take longer to register and distinguish best. If you’re ready to make the choice, ask family things like flashing brake lights, which is dangerous and friends to support you in finding and selecting for everyone on the road. alternate forms of transportation that will work for you. Information to help you is available online at SeniorLiving.org (https://www.seniorliving.org/ research/transportation-guide/) and our Senior Center staff are also happy to help with resources locally.
Free Movie Series For Seniors The Free Movie Series for Seniors begins again on November 1st! Each first Thursday of the month through June 6th, seniors age 60-plus are invited to enjoy a choice of three or four films at no cost.
For the monthly movie titles, call Third Street Cinemas at 707-525-8909, ext. 2. The FREE Movie Series for Seniors is generously sponsored by Santa Rosa Memorial Park & Mortuary, Eggen & Lance Chapel and Kobrin Financial Services. For more information, contact Gwen Adkins at the Santa Rosa Entertainment Group at 707-523-1586, ext. 21.
When: 10am, first Thursday of each month, November 1 – June 6 Where: Third Street Cinemas, 620 3rd Street, Santa Rosa* *Located between Santa Rosa Ave and D Street in the courtyard behind Third Street Aleworks and Bibi’s Burger Bar, near the transit mall. 3
(707) 543-3737/ TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm For accessible information call (707)543-3292
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Ride “Rosie the Trolley”
Holiday Open House
Burbank Home & Gardens
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Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave. A $3 admission fee gets you in all weekend!
DECEMBER 1, 9AM-5PM DECEMBER 2, 10AM-4PM
Featuring 90 artisans & live entertainment
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