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Atascadero Fun Club

Spring 2014

NewsletterActivities for all

SLO County Residents 50+

COME JOIN US FOR ABEHIND-THE-SCENES

TOUR OFFIRESTONE WALKER BREWING COMPANY

Firestone Walker Brewing Com-pany started up in Santa Ynez in 1996, and the facility moved to Paso Robles in 2001. Firestone

Walker’s brew staff is a four-time winner of “Mid-Size Brewery of the Year” at the World Beer Cup

competition.

Our 45-minute guided tour of this award-winning brewery will include a comprehensive look at the brewery’s oak barrel brewing system, lab, brew deck, cellar, and

packaging line.

The date of our tour will be sched-uled in April, and the tour is lim-ited to 15 participants. To make a reservation, please call Ann at (805) 674-7092 before April 4th.

Don’t miss out on the fun!

NEW Come PlayPickleball

Wednesdays

More Info?470-3360

Colony Park Community Center5599 Traffic Way

America’s Fastest Growing Sport Is Here!Like Tennis, But Played on a Smaller Court

Easier to Learn...Serve UnderhandGreat Exercise...Low Impact

Open to the Public - All Ages Welcome!Don’t miss the FREE opportunity to learn about a “new” sport

that currently has almost 200,000 people playing across the U.S.

12:00-2:00 pmSaturdays

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Tuesdays5:30-7:30 pm

Starting

March 25th!

Going OnNow!$2/player

Free Pickleball Clinic March 18 @ 6:00-7:30 pm

Atascadero Fun Club Newsletter Spring 2014

Weekly ActivitiesAll activities are located at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way in Atas-

cadero, unless otherwise specified. All SLO County residents 50+ are welcome!Call 674-7092 for details.

MONDAY50+ Line Dancing Class, 9:00 – 10:00 am

($5.50/class)Kick up your heels & enjoy the music!

Sign to Song Class, 10:00 – 11:00 am (Free)An easy way to learn sign language while signing to

music.Poker for Prizes, 10:00 am – Noon

($3-$4 to play)A fun group of men & women – all skill levels wel-

come! Winners receive gift cards.

TUESDAY Pool, 10:00 am – Noon (Free)

Pool table equipment provided by Community Center staff.

Badminton, 10:00 am – Noon (Free)All skill levels welcome –

rackets & birdies are provided.

Senior Yoga & Stretch Class, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm ($6/class)

Gentle yoga, restorative stretches, strengthening exer-cises and deep breathing.

Pickleball, 5:30-7:30 pm ($2/player)Play Pickleball in the evening! Equipment provided.

(New day & time - starts March 25th!)

WEDNESDAY

Jewelry Art Group (1st & 3rd Wed. each Mo), 12:30-3:30 pm (Free)

If you enjoy making jewelry, bring your projects & supplies & work in a casual, supportive atmo-

sphere.Ping Pong, 10:00 am – Noon (Free)

Ping pong equipment provided by Community Center staff.

Pickleball,12:00-2:00 pm ($2/player)Low-impact fun! Equipment provided.

THURSDAYMovies at the Pavilion (2nd Thursday of each

month), 10:00 am (Free)Bring your snacks & drink, & enjoy the movie at

the Pavilion on the Lake!

Badminton, 10:00 am –12:00 pm (Free)All skill levels welcome – rackets & birdies are

provided.

Senior Yoga & Stretch Class, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm ($6/class)

Another class to keep you relaxed & fit.

FRIDAYBunco for Prizes, 10:00 am – Noon

($4 to play)Enjoy this easy-to-play dice game. Lots of fun &

cash prizes!


FREE MOVIES AT THE

PAVILION!

Come join us to watch a free movie at 10 am on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Community Room of the Pavilion on the Lake. We will be showing a variety of popular movies, and you are welcome to bring your own drink & snacks! Tentatively scheduled for the months ahead are:

March 13: THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL (2005) This poignant documentary chronicles the true story of a homeless San Francisco street musician who adopts a flock of wild parrots as he search-es for meaning in his life. An inspiring film with a surprise ending. Rated G, 83 mins

April 10: THE MAGIC OF BELLE ISLE (2012) This is a heartwarm-ing & beautifully written story about a renowned author who has lost his enthusiasm for writing. He renews his creative passion after moving to a quaint island & gets to know his next-door neighbors – a single mother & her three daughters. Starring Morgan Freeman & Virginia Madsen; directed by Rob Reiner. Rated PG, 109 mins

May 8: CHOCOLAT (2000) A romantic comedy/drama about a single mother & her young daughter who move into a peaceful French village & open a chocolate shop during the height of Lent. The shop’s rich, sensu-ous desserts scandalize the town, but soon the villagers learn to savor the sweetness. Starring Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Judi Dench and Johnny Depp. Nominated for five Academy Awards. Rated PG-13, 121 minutes.

June 12: LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (2013) Based on a true story about Cecil Gaines, who served as the White House butler under eight presidents over three decades. This political drama stars Forest Whitaker, Terrence Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, & Oprah Winfrey. Rated PG-13 (language, disturbing image), 113 mins

July 10: CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (2013) This suspenseful movie is based on true events that made international headlines. A cargo ship is taken hostage by Somali pirates & the US Navy plans to rescue the crew. Star-ring Tom Hanks & Barkhad Abdi. Rated PG-13 (some violence), 134 mins.

August 14: CHASING ICE (2012) In this science & adventure docu-mentary, environmental photographer James Balog deploys time-lapse cameras to capture a record of the world’s changing glaciers, compressing years into seconds to illustrate how ice mountains are disappearing at an alarming rate. PG-13, 76 mins.

SPRING TIME GARDEN FUN!

ATASCADERO COMMUNITY GARDENNow is the time to get your gar-den plot ready for Spring plant-ing! The Paloma Community Gar-den is located be-hind the Method-ist Church south of Atascadero at 11605 El Cami-no Real. This garden is supported by the Methodist Church and is open for anyone to rent a bed to grow any pesticide-free fruits, flowers, and vegetables. To visit the restful garden & enjoy this work-in-progress, drive in past the church and towards the soccer fields – you’ll see the garden nearby. For more information, call the church secretary at 466-2566.

FUN CLUB DOWNTOWN DUCKIESCome join other volunteers and help maintain Atas-cadero’s beautiful downtown plant & flower urns. Only one hour per month of your assistance is needed, and everything – including hand tools & gloves – will be provided for you! Volunteers meet the third Wednesday of every month at 9:30 am. For details, call 461-6533.

NORTH COUNTY MULTIFLORA GARDEN CLUB

Meets at the Paso Robles Community Church, 2706 Spring Street, at 1 pm on the second Wednesday of the month. (May meeting will be at a different location with a luncheon and installation of officers.) There are no meetings during the months of June, July and August. New members and visitors are always welcome. Gar-den Club activities include tree planting on Arbor Day, maintaining the rose garden at PR Centennial Park, gar-dening work at the Colony House in Atascadero, garden and nursery visits, speakers at the monthly meetings, herb and spice groups, plant exchanges, and many more activities. Upcoming special events: The Club will meet Wednesday, April 9, at 1 pm. James Rikel, from Atas-cadero, will give an overview of how he and his wifeCont’d on Page 5


Line DancingLine dancing is a choreographed sequence of steps per-formed in unison by several dancers all facing the same di-rection in parallel lines. Studies have shown Line Dancing in particular to be a great help in areas of memory, balance, cardiovascular, and vertigo. You never need a partner and have lots of fun and great exercise without knowing it. Meets at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way.

Class meets Mondays, 9:00-10:00 am or Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 amDates: On-goingCost: $5.50/class or Punch Passes Available

Clogging (Beginning, Easy Intermediate & Intermediate Classes)A fun way to stay fit & meet new friends! No partner needed. NEW beginners can start in September only. Experienced cloggers can join anytime. Meets at the Colony Park Com-munity Center, 5599 Traffic Way.

Class meets Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 am (Beginning)Dates: On-goingCost: $5.50/class or Punch Passes Available

Senior Yoga, Stretch ClassEnjoy a combination of gen-tle yoga, restorative stretches, strengthening exercises and deep breathing. Shirley Bruton, herself a senior, brings years of experi-ence as a Certified Yoga Instructor and extensive training in fitness and flexibility. She has cre-ated a unique class for seniors and the physically challenged. Basing her class on the student’s need, always adaptable, in a friendly, warm and supportive environment. Work at your own pace and capabilities; all levels welcome. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring your own mat, towel and water to class. This class is a great way to embark on your day! Meets at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way.

Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:15am-12:15 noonDates: (on-going, join anytime)Cost: $7/class drop-in or Punch Passes Available

CLASSES! CLASSES!The City of Atascadero’s Recreation Division’s

“Senior Friendly” Classes

WatercolorPick up your brush and join our class exploring the exciting world of watercolor. Enjoy learning a va-riety of techniques while painting landscapes, florals, seascapes and other subjects. For supply list please call instructor, Evelyn at 466-7459.

Class meets Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00 noon or Thursdays, 1:00-4:00 pmDates: On-goingCost: $41.50 (6 week class)

Figures & FacesMulti-media workshop class with students painting inde-pendently using oils, acrylics, pastel and pencil on subjects of their choice. For supply list please call instructor, Evelyn at 466-7459.

Class meets Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00 noonDates: On-goingCost: $41.50 (6 week class)

Classical Music AppreciationMusic of twelve 20th-21st Century composers. In this class we will learn about and hear music of twelve composers from the 20th-21st Century up to today, one each week over two 6-week sessions. Composers presented will include De-bussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Vaughn Williams, Cop-land, Barber, Shostakovich, John Adams and others. Class meets at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way.

Class meets Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pmDates: 3/12-4/23Cost: $51.50


You can register for any of these classes at the Colony Park Community Center

(5599 Traffic Way) or online (free) at

www.atascadero.org. For more information please

call 470-3426.

Ballroom DanceNo Partner Needed! Join the resurgence of Ballroom Dance. Discover the self-confidence, physical benefits, and just plain fun dancing can provide. Session I focuses on the basics of Swing & Fox Trot. Session II introduces Waltz while continu-ing more steps in Swing and Fox Trot. Session III takes on a Latin theme with instruction in Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, and Salsa! All sessions include beginning, intermediate, and advanced instruction to accommodate the varying abilities of the class. Students may enroll in all three or choose sessions separately. For more information please call the instructors, Dan or Sharon Davis 461-0599.

Class meets Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm at the PavilionDates: 3/4-3/25, 4/1-4/29 & 5/6-5/27Cost: $36/session

CLASSES! CLASSES!The City of Atascadero’s Recreation Division’s “Senior Friendly” Classes

TuesdayMarch 4, 1:00 PM

Colony Park Community Center5599 Traffic Way , Atascadero, CA

Multiflora garden club cont’d: turned a yellow lawn to public gardens at Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Mr. Rikel taught Human Physiology and was department chair for more than 30 years. His wife is a biologist and taught Biology Majors in the Life Sciences Department. She also studied Landscape Design. Meeting will be held at the Paso Robles Community Church. For more information, call 805-712-7820.

The Club will hold a Plant Sale/Fundraiser on Sat-urday, April 26, 9 am to 1 pm, at the First Presby-terian Church, 610 South Main Street, Templeton. Lots of quality, locally grown plants. Funds go to a scholarship for a student majoring in the Earth Sciences. Call 805-712-7820 for more information.


Community Announcements& Special Events

“WELCOME TO MEDICARE” SEMINAR, Tuesday, March 4, 1 pm, Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way. This is a free presentation by HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program). HICAP is a non-profit organization that provides information about Medicare so you can make informed decisions. To reserve a seat, or for more information, call 1-800-434-0222.

FINE ART AND WINE TASTING TOURS, downtown Atascadero. March 21, 5:30-8:30 pm, AND June 6, 5 - 9 pm. $10.00. For details, contact Lisa Echeveria, 805-712-1619, or email [email protected]

“SOLUTIONS TO PREVENTING FALLS”. This free, 45-minute presentation by Physical Therapist Tom McLaugh-lin discusses the problems and causes of falls in adults, as well as practical solutions to avoid or reduce falls. Tuesday, March 25, 1:00 pm, Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way.

LIVE OAK SINGLES - This is an active group of north county senior men & women who meet every month for ac-tivities such as shows, theatre & potlucks. Special outings include the Melodrama, Morro Bay Cruises, and other ad-ventures. This social group is for seniors 65+. Call Evelyn Sturgis at (805) 239-4123 for more information.

ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND – Everyone is in-vited to the Spring Jazz Concert, Sunday, May 11, 3–5 pm, at the Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Mall. Free; donations are welcome. “Tuesday Night at the Lake” is held Tuesday evenings, 7 – 8 pm, June 17 through August 26, at Atascadero Lake Park. For more information, call 805-239-4644. Join the Band! The Community Band is always look-ing for new members. If you are interested in joining this wonderful band, contact Mr. Basi at 546-3100, ext. 2700.

HISTORICAL ATASCADERO CITY HALL TOURS. Do-cent led tours are offered Monday through Thursday at noon. To schedule a special tour, email [email protected], or call 805-466-8341.

ATASCADERO LIBRARY – BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. A different book is discussed each month, old or new, fiction or non-fiction, by authors from all over the world. The only qualifications for the books chosen are that they are well written, interesting, & available in the library

system. First Tuesday of the month, 11:00 am, library’s Mar-tin Polin Community Room. For more information, call Brian at 461-6162.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS SE-RIES, June 21 through August 9, 6:30 pm. Bring your fold-ing chairs, blanket, and a picnic basket, and enjoy a variety of wonderful bands. Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes!

CENTRAL COAST PETANQUE CLUB meets Sunday and Tuesday afternoons at the Colony Park Community Center. Learn how to play this easy French outdoor ball game. For more information, call (805) 438-4726, email [email protected], or visit their website at www.central-coastpetanque.com

SENIOR TUESDAYS AT THE VINEYARD – Come to “Se-nior Tuesdays” at Poalillo Vineyards, every Tuesday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. The vineyard is located at 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles (on Vineyard Dr, north of Hwy 46 West). Receive 15% off all purchases in their wine tasting room, in-cluding wine, food & accessories. Sit out on the shaded pa-tio & enjoy your pizza and salad! (805) 238-0621.

AARP (Atascadero Association of Retired People) offers ac-tivities for seniors at their Clubhouse, located at the Lake Park between the Zoo & the Pavilion, 7848 Pismo Ave. For general information, call Virginia Carsley at 466-0447. Party Bridge: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, Noon – 3 pm. Bridge lessons are offered on Fridays at 10:30 am.Pinochle: Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Call Margaret at 466-0836 for details.Mah Jongg: Tuesday & Thursday, 10:15 am – 1 pm. Call Claudia at 462-3138, or Kathy at 460-9496 for more infor-mation.

BINGO – The Templeton Lions Club holds Bingo every Monday at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. The doors open at 4:30 pm, and games start at 5:30 pm. For more information, call (805) 434-2844.

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Bunny Town & Chick CityApril 12-April 27 @ Charles Paddock Zoo

Spring will be spectacular this year at the Charles Pad-dock Zoo because your favorite backyard friends are

back! Come enjoy the fur and feathers for a limited time this Spring. The fun begins on April 12th and ends on

April 27th. Hope over to Bunny Town and see what egg-citing friends they have...and it’s all FREE with your zoo admission.

MEMOIRS WRITING GROUP meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10 am, in the building behind the Berean Church, 9325 El Bordo, Atas-cadero. This group is dedicated to writing memoirs, but other writing may also be included. Those who are interested in writing, sharing ideas about writing, or just like to listen, are all welcome to attend. For details & directions, call Bob at (650) 208-5229, or Marge at (650) 208-5233.

RANCH DOG KNITTING, 5835 Traffic Way in Atascadero hosts a knit-along (or crochet!) every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 – 8 pm. Enjoy so-cializing while you’re working on your projects. For information, call 464-4075.

SINGLE SENIORS CLUB – This social club cur-rently has openings for more men to join. Monthly socials are held at restaurants & coffee shops, and also includes activities such as music events. For details, call 541-4515.

PHILOSOPHICAL & CURRENT EVENTS DIS-CUSSION GROUP for seniors, Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Hagen Center, 5905 East Mall, Atascadero. Call 466-4764 for more information.

Announcements Cont’d

Join the Downtown DuckiesDo you enjoy being outdoors? Do you enjoy planting flowers? Then the Downtown Duck-ies are for you! Come join other volunteers and help maintain our beautiful downtown plant and flower urns. Only one hour per month of your assistance is needed, and everything – including hand tools & gloves – will be provided for you! We meet the 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 am at Sunken Gardnens. No ex-perience neccessary! To sign up, call 461-6533 or email [email protected].

ATASCADERO FIRE DEPARTMENTBEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR

Have you ever wondered how firefighters prepare for the emergencies they respond to? Do you want to see the equip-ment hidden inside the com-partments of fire engines? Do you know what firefighters do at the fire station while they’re waiting for emergency calls? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Atascadero’s Main Fire Station #1 to find out! In addition to the tour, we will attend a presentation on Home Fire Safety and Fire Prevention, and a demonstration will be made on the proper way to use a fire extinguisher.

If you are interested in attending this special event, please call 674-7092 by no later than April 18 to make a reservation for the 90-min-ute tour and demonstration. The date for the tour and presentation will be scheduled for the end of April.

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT RIDE-ALONG PROGRAMThe Atascadero Police Department offers citizens the opportunity to ride along with a patrol officer in order to learn more about how they serve our com-munity. Ride-alongs are allowed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the availability and scheduling of officers. For more information, please contact Commander Allen at 470-3236.


ARE YOU READY FOR A LITTLE ADVENTURE?

RSVP/SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES & SILVER BAY TOURS PRESENTS:

RSVP trips are geared to a slightly slower pace, and special arrangements may be made for those with mobility issues. You do not need to be an RSVP member or senior to travel on a RSVP trip.Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino plus Day Trip to Yosem-ite: October 12, 13 & 14, 2014. Enjoy the beauty of Yo-semite or remain at the Casino (your choice). $375 double occupancy, or add $75 for single. Includes transportation, 2-nights lodging, luggage handling, entrance to Yosemite, one $20 meal credit & $20 slot play. Call RSVP at (805) 544-8740 to reserve your seat!

Lazy Arrow Outdoor Adventures in Santa Margarita: April 3, 2014. This ranch is full of many exotic and native animals, beautiful tree-sloped hills, picturesque open fields of grass & wildflowers, and photo opportunities galore. You’ll have fun on the hay ride to the chuck wagon lunch. Cost is $75 per person – includes transportation, entrance to venue, and lunch. Call RSVP at (805) 544-8740 to reserve your seat!

SILVERADO TOURSSilverado Stages is offering luxury motorcoach tours to a variety of destinations. Upcoming tours include: 3/19 - “Jeopardy!” TV show at Sony Studios; 3/22 - Monterey Bay Aquarium & Cannery Row; 3/26 – Piedras Blancas Light-house & lunch; 4/6 – Dodgers vs Giants Game; 4/19 – For-ever Wild Animal Sanctuary; 4/27-4/30 - Aquarius Casino & Resort, Laughlin; 5/26-6/1 – Grand Canyon RR & Sedona; 6/7 – Huntington Library; 6/10-6/11 – Hilmar Cheese Plant Tour & Lunch, Oakdale Cheese & Stanislaus River Float Trip; 6/12 – SF Bay Cruise & Alcatraz Tour; 8/9 – Nethercutt Collection; 9/14 – Giants vs Dodgers Game; 9/27 – Getty Center; 10/6-10/11 – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta; 12/10 – Reagan Library; 12/31-1/1 – Rose Bowl Pa-rade Overnight. For more information, call David Maislen at (805) 474-4010, or go to www.silveradostages.com.

SILVER BAY TOURSEscorted overnight motorcoach trips are being offered by Silver Bay Tours. Upcoming trips for 2014 include: 4/16-4/18 - Palm Springs Follies & Descanso Gardens; 5/4-5/7 – History of Missions of San Diego & Ramona Pageant; 5/22-6/2 – Colorado Trains; 6/16-7/1 – Grand Tetons, Yel-lowstone, Mt. Rushmore & Custer’s Last Stand Battlefield &

More; 7/30-7/31 – Pageant of the Masters, Getty Museum; 7/13 – Disney Concert featuring Western themed music; 8/3 – Oasis LA Dodgers vs Cubs Game; 10/23 - Fillmore Railroad Train Tour; Fall 2014 – Coast Redwoods, Ferndale, Eureka; 10/26-10/29 & 11/10-11/13 – Catalina Island Tours. For more information, call (888) 304-3006, or visit www.sil-verbaytours.com

CHUMASH CASINO SHUTTLEChumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez offers a weekly shuttle to its casino for a $20 per person fee, and you will receive $20 slot ‘free play” when you arrive at the casino. On Thursdays, the shuttle will pick you up at 8:45 am at the Target shopping center in Paso Robles, and the pick up time for Atascadero is 9:00 am at K-Mart. The return shuttle leaves the casino at 5 pm. For reservations, call (805) 543-3130.


Newsletter Advertising SpaceAre you a business or organization who would like to

advertise in our bi-monthly newsletter? Please contact the Fun Club at [email protected].

The North County Humane Society (NCHS) is now waiving the adoption fee for seniors 62 & older who adopt a senior cat (8 years & older) with our free “Se-niors for Seniors” program. Find your free, perfect fe-line companion at the NCHS! We also have over 60 kittens up for adoption. Adoption fee is $100, which includes a FIV/FELV test; treatments for ear mites, fleas & worms; vaccinations at 8 & 12 weeks; cost for spay/neuter; and microchipped! Due to superstitions that are in some people’s heads, we are overflowing with black kittens. So change their luck by adopting a won-derful black cat or kitten & let them into your heart!

We currently have too many cats & kittens at the shelter and too little funds, so any donation would be greatly appreciated. Stop by the shelter, or mail your donations to: North County Humane Society, 2300 Ramona Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422, or call 805-466-5403.

Our Pet Bereavement Support Group offers a free sup-port group the last Thursday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. This group is open to all family members & is led by a Bereavement Counselor. The group is in-tended to help those who have lost a pet to transition from grief, emotional pain, & sadness, to appreciation & acceptance. For more information, call Sherry at 466-5403.

HOW TO GET YOUR COPY OF THE FUN CLUB

NEWSLETTER!Be the first to learn about the Fun Club’s new activities and special events! If you would like our newsletter emailed to you, contact us at [email protected], or call (805) 674-7092.

Our newsletter is also available on the City of Atascadero’s website, www.atascadero.org: click on “Living Here”, “Ac-tivities & Recreation”, then “Seniors & Boomers” to read the newsletter.

The Fun Club Newsletter is also available at the following locations:*Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way*Atascadero Public Library, 6850 Morro Road*Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, 6904 El Camino Real*AARP building at Atascadero Lake Park*Paso Robles Senior Center, 270 Scott Street*Templeton Community Services District Office, 420 Crocker

Weed Abatement Deadline for the public to clear their

weeds is June 1, 2014. Thank you for doing your part!

SANDBAG INFORMATION:Sand is available free of charge at Fire

Station 1 located at 6005 Lewis Avenue.You must, however, purchase your own

sand bags at any Hardware Store.


And the award goes to…..

Senior Helpers of the Central Coast announced that it has been awarded with Home Care Pulse's "2014 Best of Home Care" distinction. This is the second year in a row that Senior Helpers has been recognized as one of the best. Awarded to the top 50% of agencies in client and employee satisfaction scores from Home Care Pulse, Senior Helpers of the Central Coast is now ranked among a select few of the best agencies in the United States. "We know that sometimes it is difficult to make care decisions when you don't have specific experience with an agency. It was our goal to provide families with the ability to make an informed decision, have tangible ways to measure quality and help them find a comfort level when choosing an agency to work with," commented Aaron Marcum, founder of Home Care Pulse. Husband and wife owners, Richard Snouffer and Lark Ireland, were thrilled to share this news with their staff. "Our caregivers and internal staff are integral parts to our organization as well as helping us achieve this prestigious award," remarked Ireland. "Our respect and compassion for each other's responsibilities and duties mirror how we feel about our clients." Selection Process - Many factors are determined in the selection process for the "Best of Home Care" award including the evaluation of client and employee satisfaction in areas such as agency training, communication, overall quality of care, caregiver performance, caregiver morale, response to problems and recommendation of services to name a few. About Senior Helpers - Senior Helpers is dedicated to helping individuals and families living on the Central Coast. Specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care and using the unique Senior Gems program, Senior Gems focuses on what those with dementia can do, instead of what they cannot do. Visit www.seniorhelpers.com/sanluisobispo or call the office at 461-5892 to learn more about their services.

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