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What Can Your Mobile Device Do for You? 10 a.m. Thursday, February 3 Via Zoom Learn how to get the most out of a smartphone, tablet and other mobile devices during this presentation that will provide clear and simple instructions as well as answer all questions. Monthly Food Distribution Program 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 4 Pasadena Senior Center parking lot Low-income adults 60 and older receive one free box of food, and couples receive two. Each box includes foods that meet specific nutritional needs, such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk and related dairy products, cereals and other grain products. Proof of income and California ID are required for first-time recipients. Boxes are heavy, so bring a pullbehind personal cart to the parking lot between the Pasadena Senior Center and the Metro Gold Line station. Opening boxes on the premises is prohibited. Masks and social distancing are required.
The Fun and Practical
Social hour highlights February events at senior center
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By Arroyo Staff
uring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, offers many free online activities via Zoom and some on-site activities for adults 50 and older. Registration for Zoom activities and most on-site events is required by visiting pasadenaseniorcenter.org and clicking on “activities and events,” “lectures and classes” or “resources.” Everyone who registers for Zoom events receives an email link for joining each activity online. Anyone who does not have Wi-Fi or an email address can call 626-7954331 to receive a phone number to call and listen to live Zoom events. COVID-19 protocols are observed for all on-site events at the center. Neither Pasadena Senior Center membership nor residency in Pasadena are required for these events.
Social Hour 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in February Via Zoom Annie Laskey, Pasadena Senior Center’s director of events, moderates a different topic every week. Participants share their related experiences and offer tips and suggestions, or simply listen while enjoying the company of others. February 1: How do you get around town if you no longer drive? February 8: Share something surprising about yourself. What do most people not know about you? February 15: What everyday items do you keep on supply? February 22: Are you patient with yourself and do you motivate yourself? Do you give yourself some slack when you don’t meet your own expectations?
Movie Matinees 1 p.m. Fridays in February Pasadena Senior Center Watching a movie can be revitalizing and can help viewers relax and disconnect for a couple of hours. February 4: “As Good as It Gets” (1997, PG-13), with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. A single mother and waitress, an unsociable author and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted during a robbery. February 11: “Get on Up” (2014, PG-13), starring Chadwick Boseman and Dan Aykroyd. James Brown rose from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history. February 18: “Think Like a Man” (2012, PG-13), starring Gabrielle Union and Kevin Hart. When they discover the women in their lives have been using Steve Harvey’s relationship advice against them, four friends conspire to turn the tables on them. February 25: “Ali” (2001, R), starring Will Smith and Jamie Foxx.
More than any other athlete and heavyweight champion in history, Muhammad Ali changed the sport of boxing amid triumphs and controversies. Chair Yoga 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 8 Via Zoom Improve balance, strength, flexibility and well-being while sitting in a chair or standing while using a chair for support during this gentle and meditative class. Case Management 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 9 Pasadena Senior Center Meet with a trained case manager who can assist with issues such as meal delivery, transportation options, caregiver services, affordable housing, Social Security, Medi-Cal, CalFresh and other subjects. Provided by Human Services Association. Is Your Health Care Coverage at Risk? 10 a.m. Thursday, February 10 Via Zoom Medicare has a large and complex set of rules for what sales agents can and cannot do when, for example, making presentations to prospective recipients, what types of medical tests and procedures are covered, and how claims are handled. Learn about the most up-to-date information about Medicare, beneficiary rights, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from current fraud schemes. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. Music on the Patio: Bob and Don 2 p.m. Thursday, February 10 Pasadena Senior Center Join singer Don Snyder and pianist Bob Lipson for an afternoon of music featuring showtunes and standards. Stroke Awareness 10 a.m. Thursday, February 10 Via Zoom A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, so education is the key to a better outcome. Learn about types of strokes, how to help prevent them and what to do in a stroke emergency. Presented by Dr. Navdeep Sangha, a Kaiser Permanente vascular neurologist.
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