Mar/Apr2017
2060 W. College Ave • Santa Rosa, CA 95401 • 707-543-3745 • www.santarosarec.com • Volume: 5 Issue: 2
Inside this Issue! Mark your Calendar
Lots of planned activities .... 2
Community Center News
New at PSW......................... 2
Free Presentation
For Senior Center Members... 3
Learn to Ride the Bus City Bus seminar..................... 3
Around Town
Santa Rosa History Tour......... 3
What’s Upcoming?
Classes, events & programs... 4
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Dancing is the Best Form of Fitness for Body and Brain! Dancing is a unique form of exercise that provides the hearthealthy benefits of an aerobic workout while allowing you to engage in social activity. Dancing, especially line dancing, not only works out your body but also your mind. The combination of having to focus on the steps along with the timing of the dance creates a wonderful brain stimulation. A study published in the New York Journal of Medicine found that dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In the study, participants over the age of 75 who engaged in reading, dancing, and board games once a week had
a 7 percent lower risk of dementia compared to those who did not. Those who engaged in these activities at least 11 days a month had a 63 percent lower risk. Dancing also helps to improve balance, posture, bone density and cardiovascular and muscular strength as well as flexibility. Come join one of our many dance classes where you will be immersed in a great environment and gain confidence while having fun and meeting new friends. See the Active Adults (50+) section of the Activity Guide or visit us online at santarosarec.com for a complete listing of dance classes.
Mark Your Calendar
Community Center News
BVSC = Bennett Valley Senior Center PSW = Person Senior Wing
NEW! AT PERSON SENIOR WING
March Mar 2 Legal Clinic, BVSC Mar 3 Dance, Steve Luther, Finley Mar 10 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Mar 15 Memory Improvement Intro, BVSC Mar 16 Legal Clinic, PSW Mar 17 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE Mar 24 Dance, Carl Green, Finley Mar 29 Alzheimer’s and Dementia, BVSC Mar 31 Dance, Larry Broderick Trio, Finley
Legal Clinic with Leo R. Alberigi Leo has over 20 years of legal experience working with seniors in the area of estate planning, probate, trust administration, public benefits planning, special needs trust, conservatorships, guardianships, debt collectors, contracts and family law. 3rd Thursday of month, 10am ($4 drop in/free to members) Sevens (Card Game) - Start Date is 3/2 1st Thursday of month, 1-3pm ($3 drop in fee) Body Talks with Gail - Start Date is 2/16 For 35 years, Gail has been a catalyst who guides people out of pain, ill health, emotional trauma, or confusion into the bright light of inner peace, empowerment, high health, a sense of joyful selflove and the awakening of their potential. 3rd Thursday of month, 11am-12pm ($2 drop in fee)
April Apr 6 Legal Clinic, BVSC Apr 7 Dance, Steve Luther, Finley Apr 11 Learn to Ride the Bus, BVSC Apr 14 Dance, Tom Shader Trio, Finley Apr 20 Legal Clinic, PSW Apr 21 Dance, Manny Gutierrez, Finley Apr 22 Big Bucks Bingo, BVSC Apr 26 Memory Improvement Intro, BVSC Apr 28 Dance, Carl Green, Finley
Music Classes for Wellness Making music is one of the best ways to embrace self-expression and let one’s creativity loose. All are welcome to participate in these senior music classes:
Memory Improvement Workshop at BVSC These are free informational meetings to introduce you to Chance Massaro, local educator and author. Chance is willing to offer future interactive presentations designed to acquaint you with the workings of your own brain to remember more, easily. Come meet Chance, and if you are interested in a class, please let senior center staff know! Wed, March 15, 10-11am OR Wed, April 26 10-11am
Ukulele Classes at the PSW ($2 drop in fee) Brand New to Uke: 2nd and 4th Monday of month, 10-11am Bill’s Beginners: Mondays, 11am-12pm Experienced: Wednesdays, 1-3pm Silver Singers Choral Class at BVSC ($2 drop in fee) Thursdays, 10:15-11:15am 2
Free Presentation For Senior Center Members Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia with Jamie Escoubas, Senior Helpers Home Care This session is designed to provide a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. During the session the differences between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia will be discussed, along with the different types of dementias and their characteristics, and what happens to the brain. Wed, 3/29, 10-11am at BVSC (Free to Members; $5 for Non-Members) Senior Helpers is a non-medical home care company that focuses on quality of care for seniors to keep them in their homes, where they want to be. They offer specialized care programs for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn to Ride the Bus Class Did you know City Bus has a 96% on-time rate, and you can buy bus passes online? This seminar will cover the basics including fares, routes and trip planning. Tue, April 11 & May 9, 9:30-11:15am, BVSC Please RSVP to 707-545-8608 (Barcode #81818 or #81819)
Around Town Santa Rosa History Tour Hometown Parks, History and Landscape – April 25 Rosie the Trolley will take you on a fascinating two-hour tour with Santa Rosa’s most charismatic historian, Bill Montgomery. Bill will share the captivating history of our local treasures from the early 1800s to the great earthquake. Participants will take a few short walks to get a better view of historical sites. Board Rosie the Trolley from the main parking lot at Howarth Park, near the snack bar. A personal water bottle is recommended. Tickets are sold in advance. $20/person; register at santarosarec.com and use barcode #83442. (See page 2 of the Activity Guide)
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What’s Upcoming? •
AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM Preparers available thru 4/10
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ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING PARTY March 11
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K March 12
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Franklin Clubhouse 2095 Franklin Ave., Santa Rosa Mon-Thur, 9am-3pm
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Performance art and festival activities at City Hall. www.srcity.org/arts
9am-12pm at Juilliard Park www.srcity.org/arborday •
EARTH DAY ON STAGE April 22
BIG BUCKS BINGO April 22
10am-2pm at BVSC Pre-registration required.
Walk or run this footrace at Finley Park. www.srcity.org/spdrun
Senior Expo of Santa Rosa May 6
9am-12pm at PSW FREE!
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