Nov/Dec/Jan2018
Person Senior Wing • 2060 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 Bennett Valley Senior Center • 704 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 • 707-545-8608
Inside this Issue! Mark your Calendar
Lots of planned activities........ 2
Community Center News
Employee Spotlight................. 2 Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair.... 2 Happy Anniversary and New Year................................. 2
Senior Interest
Tips for Managing the Holiday Blues......................... 3
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Recovery Underway Santa Rosa is a different community since we last wrote to you. The October 9th firestorm changed us in painful ways, but also brought us together. A neighbor who carried an elderly friend from a burning home, a Red Cross worker, a shelter volunteer...we are all now connected. While our Finley Community Center and Person Senior Wing provided respite for fire evacuees, many of our senior members became shelter volunteers helping those in need. And now, as we move through grief and on to recovery, we believe these new connections carry forth. We want to thank you for your support during this truly difficult time and to assure you that we are committed to Santa Rosa seniors, providing you with gathering places where you are welcome and programs to enjoy healthy living. Let the holiday spirit take you away with a Holiday Concert and A Christmas Carol reading performed by our very own Senior Center Members! Readers’ Theatre Thurs, December 7th, 12-12:45pm Bennett Valley Senior Center Thurs, December 14th, 3-4pm Person Senior Wing, Room 5
Senior Services
Free Movies .......................... 3
What’s Upcoming?
Events & programs.............. 4 Silver Singers Chorus Thursday, December 7th, 11am-12pm Join us for this FREE Christmas Concert at the Bennett Valley Senior Center with refreshments served following the concert.
With an emphasis on the dramatic art of storytelling, this adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” features director Michal Welch, who has acted in and directed nearly 100 plays, and Bill Montgomery of the popular Lamplight tours at the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery. Join us for these FREE performances to enjoy a heartwarming holiday outing.
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BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing
NOVEMBER Nov 3 Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley Nov 8 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Nov 10 Veteran’s Day, Centers Closed Nov 17 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Nov 22 Dance, Charlton Trio, Finley Nov 23-24 Thanksgiving, Centers Closed Nov 29 Dance, Carl Green, Finley
Community Center News Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Attend this annual fair featuring 70+ booths with handcrafted items created and sold by the artists. Plus, ride Rosie the Trolley free between the Craft Fair at Finley Community Center and the Holiday Open House at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. December 2nd 9am-5pm & 3rd 10am-4pm. Admission is $3 adults, kids 12 and under free. For more information, call 543-3737.
Happy New Year and Anniversary! 5-day celebration, celebrating 5-years of service!! This year marks the Person Senior Wing’s 5th year DECEMBER of serving the community. We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us. We hope Dec 6 Dance, Steve Luther DJ, Finley you have enjoyed your time spent at our center as Dec 7 Holiday Concert/A Christmas Carol, BVSC much as we have enjoyed having you. During the Dec 13 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley week of January 8th-12th, we will be offering compleDec 14 A Christmas Carol, PSW mentary “try-it” classes and will have special 5-year anniversary giveaways at the front desk. Dec 20 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Dec 25 Christmas Day, Centers Closed • Monday January 8th History: Join Malinda Napier for a dynamic history presentation 10:30-11:30am JANUARY Crafting with Bobbette: Weekly craft projects Jan 1 New Year’s Day, Centers Closed all supplies included Jan 12 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley • Tuesday January 9th Jan 15 MLK Day, Centers Closed Computer lab: Our Facilitators are prepared to Jan 19 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley answer any questions you may have or help you Jan 26 Dance, Carl Green, Finley with any computer related issues. 9-11am Balance: Increase steadiness, stability and balance. 11am–12pm • Wednesday January 10th Please join us in Yoga: Easy flow Vinyasa style yoga with deep acknowledging one stretching and standing balancing as well as some of our amazing meditation. Bring a mat and towel 11:30-12:30pm employees, Ping Pong: Get your work out and improve your Katherine Roberts! hand eye coordination. 1-4pm • Thursday January 11th Zumba: Join us for a fun filled hour as you learn • Employed by the City: the basic Zumba moves to energetic Latin and 8 years international music. 10-11am • Favorite part of the job: Loves daily interaction Chair Volleyball: Promotes fitness, fun, and friendwith customers ship! Played seated with a beach ball. 11am-12pm • Hobbies: Gardening (she has 40 rose bushes), and Volunteering at Sutter Hospice Thrift Shop • Friday January 12th Member bring a friend Day: Bring someone that Katherine, thank you for being such an important has never been to the Person Senior Wing and you part of our team! Your dedication, hard work and both will get to attend a class for free of your choice positive attitude is much appreciated. Thanks for Cake Celebration: Join us as we wrap up our 5-day going above and beyond for our customers and celebration and enjoy some cake in the Person creating such a welcoming environment for all Senior Wing Lobby from 11am-1pm who visit our centers. 2 *Limited space in classroom. Spaces will be first come first served.
Tips for Managing the Holiday Blues By Laura Greenstein Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. People who already live with a mental health condition should take extra care to tend to their overall health and wellness during this time. Extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental memories that accompany the season can be a catalyst for the holiday blues. Some can be at risk for feelings of loneliness, sadness, fatigue, tension and a sense of loss. A lot of seasonal factors can trigger the holiday blues such as, less sunlight, changes in your diet or routine, alcohol at parties, over-commercialization or the inability to be with friends or family. These are all factors that can seriously affect your mood.
1. Stick to normal routines as much as possible.
However, there are certain things you can do to help avoid the holiday blues. Ken Duckworth, M.D., NAMI’s medical director, shares advice for managing your health—both mental and physical —during the holiday season
9. Listen to music or find other ways to relax.
2. Get enough sleep. 3. Take time for yourself, but don’t isolate yourself. Spend time with supportive, caring people. 4. Eat and drink in moderation. Don’t drink alcohol if you are feeling down. 5. Get exercise – even if it’s only taking a short walk. 6. Make a to-do list. Keep things simple. 7. Set reasonable expectations and goals for holiday activities such as shopping, cooking, entertaining, attending parties or sending holiday cards. 8. Set a budget for holiday activities. Don’t overextend yourself financially in buying presents. Remember – The holiday blues are short-term. Be patient. Take things week by week or day by day.
Free Movies For Seniors Begin Again!! The Free Seniors Movie Series begins again on Thursday, November 2, 2017. A choice of 3 or 4 Films will be shown on the 1st Thursday of every month through June 7, 2018, at the Third Street Cinemas. The Theatre is located at 620 3rd Street in Downtown Santa Rosa, between Santa Rosa Avenue and “D” Street (behind the 3rd Street Aleworks, and only 1-1/2 blocks from the Transit Mall). The movies are Free for Seniors 60 & older, and will begin at 10am.
No Tickets are needed and the Doors open at 9:30am. For a list of the 3 or 4 Movie Titles for each month, call the Third Street Cinemas Recording the week of the Series: 525-8909 x 2. The Series is generously sponsored by Santa Rosa Memorial Park & Mortuary/Eggen & Lance Chapel, Kobrin Financial Services, and Hired Hands Homecare. For more info, contact Gwen Adkins at the Santa Rosa Entertainment Group: 523-1586 x 21 or 484-7328 Cell. 3
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HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIR
Dec 2, 9am-5pm Dec 3, 10am-4pm Finley Community Center $3 Admission Kids 12 and under free
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Dec 2 & 3, 10am-4pm Luther Burbank Home and Gardens $3 Admission Kids 11 and under free 524-5445
(707) 543-3737/ TDD (707) 543-3289 M-F 8am-5pm For accessible information call (707)543-3292
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HOLIDAY CONCERT & A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dec 7, 11am-12:45pm Bennett Valley Senior Center FREE RSVP 545-8608
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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Happy Anniversary to Person Senior Wing
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Dec 14, 3-4pm Person Senior Wing FREE RSVP 543-3745
January 8-12, 2018 Enjoy complementary “try-it” classes and special giveaways.