1

1120 W. Ocean Ave. Lompoc, Ca 93436 (805) 875-8085 Senior Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM

Recreation Manager: Mario Guerrero, Jr. Recreation Coordinator: Sue Slavens

www.cityoflompoc.com/parks & rec (Newsletter on the internet)

For active older adults in the city of Lompoc

~~SSeenniioorr CCoonnnneeccttiioonn~~

Febuary 2016

2

RRECURRING EVENTS EACH WEEK

SENIOR NUTRITION: Serving-Mon-Fri: 11:30AM TO 12:00 PM

Our Pool Room open 8am-3:30pm, Computer in the Library is open 9am-3:30pm

Closed February 15th MONDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

American Cancer Society: 9:00AM-12:00PM, (call for appt.), room 118FIT 101:10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-B No class on Feb. 8th

Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose roomHICAP Med: 1:00PM-3:00PM (call for appt.1-800-434-0222), room 118

Technological Literacy Class: 4:00PM-5:00PM room 108

TUESDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-AFine & Applied Arts Painting: 9:00AM-12:00PM, room 105/106

(Register at 125 West Walnut Avenue)

Braille, Spanish: 10:00AM-12:00PM, room 108Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room

Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM-3:00 PM, room 107Rag Rug & Misc. Handwork: 1:00PM-3:00PM, room 105/106

WEDNESDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FIT 101:10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-BHow to Write Your Memoirs: 11:00AM-1:00PM, room: 107 ends on Feb. 17th

Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose roomTai Chi: 1:30PM-2:30PM, Multi-Purpose room

Yoga: Room 107 9:00am-10:00amAARP Sate & Federal Tax Preparation: Call for appointment between 9:00am-3:00pm

THURSDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TOPS: Weigh in 8:00AM-8:55AM meeting 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 105/106Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-A

Grief Recovery Transition Group: 10:00AM-11:30 AM, room 118Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM,

Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM—3:00PM, room 107Caring For the Caregiver: 3:00PM-4:30PM, room 108

FRIDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room

SATURDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

AARP Sate & Federal Tax Preparation: Call for appointment between 9:00am-3:00pmMonday-Friday

3

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS DURING THE MONTH: (Note: programs are subject to cancellation)

FFebruary 2016

Wednesday Feb. 3rd: Brown Bag Program: Room 102 C&D 10:00am-11:00amTea Leaves: Room 107 9:30am-11:00am

Thursday Feb. 4th: AARP Safe Driving Program, call to register 12:00pm-4:00pm

Friday Feb 5th: AARP Safe Driving Program, call to register 12:00-4:00pmBlood Pressure Checks: 10:00am-11:00am, room 102 C&D

Thursday Feb. 7th: Assisted Hospice Bereavement Support Group: Room 108 1:00pm-3:00pmCancer Support Group: Room 102 C&D 1:00pm-3:00pm

Monday Feb. 8th: Dignity Health Bereaved Support Group: Room 107 2:30pm-4:00pm

Wednesday Feb. 17th: Brown Bag Program: Room 102 C&D 10:00am-11:00amTea Leaves: Room 107 9:30am-11:00am

Thursday Feb. 14th: Lompoc Mac User Group: Room 107 10:00am-11:00am

Tuesday Feb. 23rd: Alzheimer’s Association: Flyer on page 7

Wednesday Feb. 25th: Dignity Health Bereaved Support Group: Room 107 2:30pm-4:00pm

Thursday Feb. 28th: Lompoc Mac User Group: Room 107 10:00am-11:00am

Friday Feb. 29th: Braille Institute: Room Library 9:30am-11:30am (schedule appointment call: 682-6222)Movie Matinee: Room 105/106 12:30pm-3:00pm

4

Valentines Wishes

Food Distribution

Catholic Charities Food Pantry

Monday-Friday from 10am-3:30pm 325 North 2nd Street

736-6226

Financial Resources

Catholic Charities County Social Services 325 North 2nd Street 1100 West Laurel Ave 736-6226 737-7080

Housing Resources Marks house Bridge House 203 North N Street 2025 Sweeney Road 805-735-9980 805-737-9449 – on call 805-737-9443 - main

Sunday-- 44pm: Trinity Church of the Nazarene (500 E. North Ave) MMonday- 4pm: Lompoc Foursquare Church (125 North C St.) Tuesday- 5pm: St. Timothy’s (403 North J St.) Wednesday- 12pm: Bethany Lutheran Church (135 South E St.) Thursday- 5pm: First Baptist Church (220 West Cypress Ave) Friday- 5pm: La Purisima Parish Hall (213 West Olive Ave) 3rdd Saturdayy off eachh month-- 55pm:: New Life Christian (816 North C St.)

Monday-Wednesday- 11am-1:30pm: New Hope Christian (213 North J St.) 1st & 3rd Thursday- 10am-12pm: Coast Valley SATC (125 North C St.)

5

6

99-111am at the Dick DeWees Senior Center, 1120 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc

February 23: Understanding dementia, Symptoms, Communication & Intimacy

March 22: Approaches to Treatment, Healthcare Team, Family and Friends

April 26: Care Planning, Financial and legal Matters, Safety Issues and Driving

There is NO COST for participation. Call 800-272-3900 to RSVP (required)

7

8

9

“The Dinner Was Delicious But The Plates Were Cold.”

This was a comment offered by a guest at a Thanksgiving dinner. The best dinner service had been used: hand painted, gold china, the best silverware and crystal wine glasses. That statement has been passed down for the past 50 years in my family.

Are there similar memories in your family? –

OR

Have there been any natural disasters that affected your family?

Where were you and your family when you heard of John F. Kennedy’s shooting? Or a famous trial (O. J. Simpson’s Not Guilty Verdict for example?)

Maybe you had children early. Do you remember cloth diapers? Changing, washing,

folding them? What about a life changing decision that was made?

Move, change jobs, get married, divorced?

Capturing Your Memories Is Like Preserving History.

We often need a “spark” to get started down memory lane. Sometimes answering a simple question or thinking of a special incident can get you thinking about a certain period in your life, and suddenly lots of memories you hadn’t thought of in ages are right at your fingertips.

These classes will get you started down Memory Lane and writing your own memoirs.

There will be class participation.

Each week we’ll write a chapter in your memoires.

You’ll get ideas and instructions on how to do this and there will be many tips on how to make capturing your memoires easier.

Attend one or all of the classes. Fees will be collected at each week’s class.

For More Information, Call

Sue Slavens, Senior Citizen Center

(805) 875-8098

Or

Patsy Bellah – 310-840-2957

Coming Soon!How to Write Your Memoirs Classes January 20, 2016 to February 17, 2016

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM The DeWees Community Senior Center

Fee: $10.00 per class

Your Instructor, Patsy Bellah, has written a book on how to write your memoires. It’s available at https://www.createspace.com/3637717.

Now Is The Time To Write Them Down!

10

Tea Leaves

Sleeping Through the Storm

Like a living thing,the wind

howled and moaned,seeking entry through any opening.

The heater struggled gamelyto warm the old house.

I lay in my blanket-piled bedand listened

with that sense of contentmentthat comes from being warm and dry inside

while the elements rage without.Then I remembered the man I’d seen

walking the streets that day,wearing a backpack

and leading a shaggy dog.Where are they sleeping tonight?

Still warm and dry,but less contented,

I listened to the storm.

--Carol Linger

11

12

Bereavement Support Group

Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at Assisted Hospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healing

From the wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive setting that allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process.

Location and Time:Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center

1120 West OceanRoom 107

Lompoc805-875-8085

The first Thursday of each month1:00-3:00 pm

Attendance is free of charge and open to the Community.

If you need additional information contact, Robert Valerio MSW at 805-722-1181

13

Join Us Mondays in Room 108

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Instructor: Lakeshia Dudley

Dick DeWees Community

& Senior Center

1120 West Ocean Ave.

14

15

16

17

Homemaking Help for SeniorsYou may qualify for free help!

For more information, call

www.vnhcsb.org

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging, is currently able to offer homemaking help to qualified seniors.

Homemaking chores include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, laundry, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, making beds, meal preparation and clean up.

Eligibility Requirements: • 60 years of age or older • Resident of Santa Barbara or Lompoc • Needs household help for medical reasons • Paying for help would be a financial

hardship

For more information, call 690-6257www.vnhcsb.org

18

AAyuda en casa para Adultos Mayores Usted podría calificar para ayuda gratuita

Visting Nurse & Hospice Care, en sociedad con “The Area Agency on Aging”, tiene la oportunidad de brindar ayuda en casa para Adultos Mayores que califiquen.

Las tareas de la personas que ayudan en casa incluyen; aspirar, sacudir, trapear, lavar, limpiar la cocina y el baño. Hacer las camas y preparación de alimentos.

Para mas información, llámenos al690-6257

www.vnhcsb.org

Requerimientos para ser elegible: • 60 años de edad o mayor • Vivir en Santa Barbara o Lompoc • Necesidad de ayuda en casa por razones medicas

• Pagar por ayuda en casa podría afectar su economía

19

�

20

SSENIOR PROGRAMS 20166

Programs are FREE for participants 50 years of age and older, unless otherwise indicated. The Lompoc Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel or change class locations and/or times due to low participation, or unexpected circumstances. If you should have any questions regarding the current programming for seniors, please contact us at (805) 875-8085. All senior programs are held at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center (DDCSC) located at 1120 West Ocean Avenue.

AARP STATE & FEDERAL TAX PREPARATION

Available for low to middle income taxpayers with special focus on those ages 60 or older. There is no fee for this service. Service is by appointment only. 875-8085

AARP – SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM

If you are a senior and need Driving Safety and Defensive Driving Tips, The American Association for Retired Persons has a program for you. There is a $15 fee for AARP members and a $20 fee for non-members for the workbook. (805) 875-8085

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Stop by for information on local FREE services for cancer patients, cancer prevention and early detection. Special events include the Daffodil Days Campaign and Relay for Life. Sign up as a volunteer driver or find out how YOU can support the fight against cancer. Or, make an appointment. (805) 736-2610

ASSISTED HOSPICE-BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at AssistedHospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healingfrom the wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive settingthat allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process. Meets first Thursday of each month.Contact Robert Valerio (805) 722-1181

BBLOOD PRESSURE CHECKSS

Lompoc Valley Volunteer Nurses will be giving free blood pressure checks to keep you updated on the status of your blood pressure. Stay healthy and monitor your blood pressure with this free service! Facilitator: Lompoc Valley Nurses.

BRAILLE INSTITUTE

The Braille Institute will be available the fourth Friday of the month to do low-cost vision care. This class is for our Spanish speaking patrons who are suffering from low vision which cannot be corrected with glasses. Presented by the Braille Institute of America. To schedule an appointment, please call 682-6222. Instructor: Braille Institute Staff LOW VISION CLASS -NEW

BROWN BAG PROGRAM

The mission of the Brown Bag Program is to provide bags of groceries to low-income seniors as a supplement to their own food budget and to assist seniors with maintaining an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. To apply, please stop by and pick up an application.

21

Caring For the CaregiverNeed professional help caring for senior family members? We have a class for you too. On Thursday afternoons, to learn strategies, share common experiences and strengthen your coping skills along with various other supports. Family service agency endeavors to help caregivers help seniors. Call Valerie to make an appointment: 805-965-1001, x419

DIGNITY HEALTH-BEREAVED SUPPORT GROUPWorking through grief is not an easy task. Many times, we think it would be best to just keep busy and not think about our loss, but in reality, the only way to work through our grief is to allow ourselves to hurt and feel the pain of our loss. Join us in the Newly Bereaved Support Group where you can find the support you need to help you work through your grief in a healthy way. Every Second and Fourth Monday of each month.

DOMINOS

Drop in and have some fun! Join others after lunch in a few games of Dominos. Have a good social time and experience the enjoyment of playing Dominos and an opportunity to catch up on the latest news.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

If you have played party bridge or duplicate bridge before, or if you have been away from the game for a while,or if you want to hone your duplicate playing and convention skills, come and join us!

FINE & APPLIED ARTS PAINTING

This class offers beginning to advanced instruction in acrylic painting, using oil techniques, experimenting with a palette knife in color mixing, composition, values and techniques. Demonstration and lively class critique with valuable discussion are a vital part of each session. (Register at the Anderson Recreation Center)

FIT INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING: FIT 101

This is an Arthritis based exercise program, SPONSORED BY Carnahan Therapy, to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Exercises are performed while sitting. Come join the fun!

The Senior Lounge has games available for your use at anytime. Feel free to stop in and play Scrabble, Monopoly, Yahtzee, Cards and Dominos.

GRIEF RECOVERY TRANSITION GROUP

This transition group is for those who have moved beyond grief, but still find the need to get together and talk about their loss and to be with each other for social and emotional support. Feel free to join our group.

HICAP ASSISTANCE

Assistance to Medicare beneficiaries for understanding their coverage, HMO'S and medical insurance. HICAP also assists with billing problems and appeals. Please call 1-800-434-0222 for appointments.

LOMPOC MAC USERS GROUP

LMUG meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to answer your questions about today’s new technology. Come and learn about your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

LOOK GOOD. . . FEEL BETTER

22

Look Good/Feel Better is a program that teaches beauty techniques to women in active cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment. To register, call 1-800-227-2345.

MOVIE MATINEE

If you don't go to the movies or own a VCR or DVD player, this is your chance to watch current movies! Join us for a fun afternoon enjoying a movie and some delicious popcorn on the last Friday of the month.

Rag Rug

Participants can bring their own projects to work on and share ideas with others in the group. Class will be working on, but not limited to: knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitch. This class is for seniors 50 and older.

STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS

Come and join a free Strength Training Class. Increase balance, coordination, and flexibility while having FUN. This class uses sitting and standing positions only to aid in a gentle approach to wellness. Terri, the instructor, makes this class fun and enjoyable.

TAI CHI FOR SENIORS

Instructor Yuka Freeman presents a gentle way to fight stress and increase flexibility and balance.

THE TEA LEAVES

Tea Leaves is a local group of women writers who meet the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Their group of 12 members conducts writing exercises and presents readings of their writings which can include prose or poetry and fiction or non-fiction for constructive critique. New guests are encouraged to attend three sessions to see if it is a good fit for them. To sign up for the group, please call: 875-8085

Technological Literacy

What is technological Literacy? The ability to productively use technology, such as computers, cell phones and kindles. This class is on Mondays from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Lakeshia Dudley a Senior at Cabrillo High School is the instructor

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Do you want to lose or maintain your weight? Then TOPS is for you. A World Wide organization with a local chapter, designed to help people lose weight through healthy eating, activities, and the support of fellow members. Our mission is to support our members as they Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Come join our weekly club and lose. Our leader is Kathleen Remington, and we meet every Thursday morning. Please call Kathleen at 736-1489 for more information.

23

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

(805) Area Code: unless otherwise stated

AARP Tax Aide Program ______ (888) 227-7669

Adult Protective Services _____737-6020

Alzheimer’s Association 636-6432

Area Agency on Aging 925-9554

Brown Bag _967-5741, x102

CAC Senior Nutrition Program 310-1557

Central Coast - Senior Connection 928-2552

Community Kitchen 736-4882

Community Health Center 737-1169

Family Services Agency 735-4376

Food Pantry 737-4140

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling) 928-5663

Meals on Wheels 736-3257

Community Partners In Caring ______737-1976 +62yr

Legal Aid 736-6582

Lompoc Hospital E. R. 737-3333

Lompoc Library 875-8775

Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare _______ 740-0355

Lifeline (24-hour home emergency response) ______ 737-3307

Dignity Health Hospice Care 739-3803, x1136

Dignity Health Senior Homecare _____ 739-3830

Meals on Wheels ______736-3257

Post Office ______(800) 275-8777

Senior Programs(Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center)__875-8085

Social Security Administration ________ 934-2793

Social Services, Department of ___ 737-7080

Vial of Life (800) 510-202

24

TRANSPORTATION PHONE NUMBERS

SMOOTH 922-8476

AMTRAK ______ (800)_872-7245

BREEZE (BUS TO-FROM SANTA MARIA, VAFB & LOMPOC) ____(800)417-2137

CENTRAL COAST SHUTTLE (BUS TO-FROM LAX) __928-1977

C.O.L.T. (CITY OF LOMPOC TRANSIT) _______736-7666

GREYHOUND BUS ____ _925-8841

LOMPOC TAXI _____ _____ __736-3636

SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT _______681-4803

SANTA MARIA AIRPORT ________922-1726

COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING ________737-1976

25

805-736-7666

MMONDAY- FR IDAY

Colt Black Route

o 6:18 am o 7:03 o 7:58 o 8:43 o 9:28 o 10:13 o 10:58 o 11:43

o 12:33 pm o 1:23 o 2:08 o 2:58 o 3:48 o 4:33 o 5:18 o 6:13

Colt Bus Service

310-1557

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday1-Feb 2-Feb 3-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb

BAKED CHICKEN TURKEY BURGER MEATLOAF FISH FILLET/CHEESE TURKEY STROGANOFFBAKED POTATO/PROMISE WW BUN MASHED POTATOES/GRAVY WW BUN BROCCOLI/CHEESE

SPINACH BURGER SIDES BRUSSEL SPROUTS CAL BLEND VEGGIE YELLOW SQUASHWW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE BROCCOLI WG BISCUIT TARTAR SAUCE WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE

ORANGE LT. MAYO/BANANA ORANGE APPLE APPLESAUCEMILK MILK MILK MILK MILK8-Feb 9-Feb 10-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb

CHILI CON CARNE MACARONI & BEEF/TURKEY BEEF STEW CHICKEN CORDON BLEUGREEN BEANS CAUIFLOWER BROCCOLI MASHED POTATOES/GRAVY

Sack Lunch GREEN SALAD SLICED CARROTS CORNBREAD/PROMISE BRUSSEL SPROUTSCORNBREAD/PROMISE APPLESAUCE APPLE WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE

BANANA FRUIT MIXVALENTINE PARTY

MILK MILK MILK MILK MILK15-Feb 16-Feb 17-Feb 18-Feb 19-Feb

C C A A A C C S AG C C

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION NUTRITION SERVICES PROGRAM

February Adult Lunch Menu

CHICKEN FIDEO HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CHICKEN POZOLEBRUSSEL SPROUTS BROCCOLI/LF CHEESE MEAT SAUCE POZOLE MIX

HOLIDAY CARROTS YELLOW SQUASH ITALIAN VEGETABLES PINTO BEANSORANGE WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE BRUSSEL SPROUTS WW TORTILLA

APPLESAUCE APPLE ORANGE

MILK MILK MILK MILK22-Feb 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb

SAN FRAN CHICKEN BEEF STIR-FRY CHICKEN FAJITA CARNITAS PORK LOINSPINACH STIR-FRY VEGETABLES WW TORTILLA WW TORTILLA SWEET POTATO

SLICED CARROTS WW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE FAJITA BLEND VEGETABLES PINTO BEANS GREEN BEANSWW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE ORANGE APPLESAUCE ZUCCHINI WG BISCUIT/PROMISE

ORANGE APPLE ORANGE

MILK MILK MILK MILK MILK29-Feb

BBQ CHICKENSWEET POTATO/PROMISE

GREEN BEANSWW DINNER ROLL/PROMISE

ORANGE

MILK