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WALK THE BLOCK PROGRAM

January 2016

City of Whittier

Come walk the block with Peanuts and Angela!!! Walking is an effective way to lower blood sug-

ar, reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, promotes positive mental stimulus and is a great

stress reliever.

We will meet on Monday and Tuesdays, beginning January 11th, at 10 a.m. at the Uptown

Senior Center. Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. We welcome all— especially begin-

ners!! It is a great opportunity to start your new year and enjoy meeting new people.

For every ten laps completed your name will be entered

into a drawing for a prize.

What’s Inside

Trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Uptown Programs . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Parnell Park Programs . . . . . . . .5

Special Event & Services... . . . .6

Clubs & Committees. . . . . . . . . 7

Walkers’ Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tax season is upon us! Need help preparing your taxes? The City of Whittier is partnering up

with AARP once again to assist you. Call to make an appointment beginning Monday, January 4,

2016 at the Uptown Senior Center (562) 567-9470 and Parnell Park (562) 567-9450. Appoint-

ments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesdays or Thursdays begin-

ning February 3, ending April 14 at both centers. Appointments are one-hour, beginning at 9:00

a.m. to 12 noon. Please bring ALL necessary paperwork such as: Form SSA-1099/SS Card, W-2

Wage Statements, Last Years Tax Return (2014). Please call for more information.

The senior center will be closed on Monday, January

18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holi-

day.

AARP driver Safety Program will be having their two-day driver

education class.

AARP Members $15; Non-Members $20 Barcode: 40804

Pay at the first class. 1/11-13 M/W 12:30-4:30 p.m.

AARP DRIVERS EDUCATION CLASS

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

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Trips TRIP REMINDER

Wednesday, January 13– Grammy Museum and LA Live

Parnell Park: 8:00 a.m. Departure

Depot: 8:30 a.m. Departure

Returns: 4:00 p.m. You will enjoy the official exhibit of

the Frank Sinatra Centennial, Sinatra: An American Icon traces 100

years of Sinatra legacy, from Hoboken, N.J., through superstardom,

chronicling the meteoric rise of his music career, his Hollywood suc-

cess, personal life, and humanitarian work. Followed by the rest of

this great museum. 2 1/2 hour Lunch on own at LA Live. Cost: $20 members $23 non-members Barcode# 40767

Saturday, January 23– The Eagles and Beach Boys Tribute

Uptown Senior Center ONLY: 5:00 p.m. Dinner

Returns at 10:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner

at the Uptown Senior Center and concert at the Whittier Center

Theatre. Dinner is included.

Cost: $25 members $30 non-members Barcode# 40768

UPCOMING TRIP

Wednesday, February 3- Trail of Treats in Solvang


Returns at 7:00 p.m. You will enjoy a day in Solvang with a

guided tour absorbing all the sights, sounds, and smells of Solvang.

At the end of the tour you will enjoy Trail of Treats where you will

be able to sample sweet treats from several of the local stores.

Lastly, you will have a few hours to walk around on your own and en-

joy the charming little town. Lunch is on your own.


Tuesday, February 16- Canyon Crest Winery

Parnell: 8:30 a.m. Departure


Return time : 6:00 p.m. As a custom wine making winery, Can-

yon Crest Winery is the only winery in Riverside County that offers

you the ability to bottle your own personal vintage and custom label

your bottles in our facility. Customize special labels for your person-

al wine with your personal greetings, family name, business logo, spe-

cial occasion, or whatever you’d like on the label – making your wine

the perfect wine gift for any occasion! 2 1/2 hour Lunch on own.


UPCOMING TRIPS

Saturday, March 5 - Fillmore Railroad & Lunch on the

train.

Uptown Senior Center ONLY: 9:45 a.m. Departure

Returns at: 5:45 p.m. Enjoy a moving lunch experi-

ence in the 1923 Powhatan Parlor car. This trip also in-

cludes the meal on the train which is Orange Chicken and

rice, vegetables, dessert, beverage tax and tip. Come ride

with the Fillmore and Western and step back in time

onboard the moving train.


Thursday, March 17 - The Really Big Shooo

Parnell Park: 9:45 a.m. Departure


Return at: 5:30 p.m. The Ed Sullivan Show was the long-

est-running variety show in tv history. While it showcased

comedians, circus performers, a little mouse, actors, and

more, the show became famous for its cutting-edge musi-

cal performances " A REALLY BIG Shooo " featuring FOR-

MER PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES CAST MEMBERS, delight-

ing audiences with their incredible talent, "Ed Sulli-

van", "The Beatles" (LIVE BAND ) , "Can We Talk," -"

Joan Rivers", "Diana Ross", "ELVIS", "Tina Turner", A Ven-

triloquist, Magician, "The June Taylor Dancers", a Little

Mouse and plenty of memories from the "good old days".

Lunch on your own.


TRIP RATING SCALE Easy -Generally only light walking.

Moderate - Some walking necessary,

should be able to stand or walk for longer

periods of time without assistance.

Active - Better physical condition, lots

of walking included.

http://canyoncrestwinery.com/custom-labeled-wine/

Senior Services Division

Information LUNCH RESERVATION PROCEDURE

To participate in the SASSFA Nutrition Program

at the Uptown Center, please note the following

procedures:

1. Participants must submit a completed intake

form Intake forms are available at the Senior

Center front desk.

2. RESERVATIONS FOR LUNCH MUST BE MADE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE. RSVP between 9am-1pm

3. If you are not able to make it

to lunch, please call the Nutri-

tion Coordinator to cancel.

To contact the Nutrition Site Co-

ordinator or to RSVP for lunch call (562) 567-

9439 between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Suggested donation for lunch - $2.75 for seniors

60 years and older.

HELPFUL HINTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) serves

an ethnically and culturally diverse community through

programs designed to both alleviate hardship and pro-

mote health, personal responsibility, and economic inde-

pendence. The Department provides the following bene-

fits and services to low-income residents of Los Angeles

County: Temporary financial assistance and employment ser-vices for families and individuals.

Free and low-cost health care insurance for families with children, pregnant women and aged/blind/disabled adults;

Food benefits for families and individuals;

In-home services for elderly and disabled individu-als; and

Financial assistance and advocacy for federal disa-bility benefits for disabled individuals.

These services are provided locally throughout the many

communities that comprise Los Angeles County.

Senior Services Division 3

PRANIC HEALING TWIN HEARTS MEDITATION Pranic Healing® is a simple yet powerful & effective system of no-touch energy healing. It is based on the

fundamental principles that the body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses the ability to heal itself

and that the healing process is accelerated by increas-ing this life force that is readily available from the

sun, air and ground to address physical & emotional imbalances.

2nd Thursday of each month, 2:00-4:00

p.m. @ Uptown Whittier Senior Center

3rd Wednesday of each month , 6:00-

7:00 p.m. @ Parnell Park Community and Senior Center

The DMV has established the Senior Driver Ombudsman Program

for the expressed purpose of helping all drivers maintain their driv-

ing independence for as long as they can do so safely.

To achieve this goal DMV will:

· Address specific concerns of senior drivers and provide DMV

resources (including education & training)

· Provide information and support to seniors and their loved ones

when safety becomes a concern

This presentation will take place at the Uptown Senior

Center on Tuesday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Come get your questions answered, and as much information as you

may need.

YOGA IS BACK! Starting Monday, January 25 at Parnell 10-11:30 Cost: $32 for 6 weeks Thursday, January 28 at Uptown 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $32 residents $37 non-residents 6 weeks Instructor: Beate Brookfield

We would like to introduce our new Yoga Instructor for both

senior centers. Beate comes with a wealth of Yoga experience

and physical therapy background. She is very excited to share

her knowledge with all of our seniors. Beate will teach you the

basics of Yoga the three main structures: exercise, breath-

ing, and meditation.


Uptown Senior Center

Activity Date Time Sponsored by: Pranic Healing and Meditation Thursday, January 14 2-4 p.m. Master Choa Kok Sui

Digital Tutorial Wednesday, January 20 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Social Time with a Staff Wednesday, January 27 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Birthday Celebration Friday, January 29 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

On–Going Activities

Presentations & Events COFFEE SOCIAL Monday, January 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Provided by: Humana Enjoy the morning with fresh coffee, and meet the representatives of Humana. They can answer questions you may have.

“LIVING NATURALLY AND HEALING NATURALLY” Tuesday, January 5, 9-10:30 a.m. By: Beate Brookfield What can we learn from the ancient wisdom of AYURVEDA, the complete medical system from India. Ayurveda means “The knowledge of Life.” Come and learn about Ayurveda’s unique principles. Find out how Ayurveda defines health and how illness are categorized and treated.

OVERVIEW PRESENTAT ION ON DIABETES Tuesday, January 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Do you or someone you love have diabetes? Everyone with Dia-betes Counts is a program that encourages small lifestyle changes while learning about your diabetes. Visual Aids will help through the presentation to better understand. Differ-ent topics to benefit you in the awareness of Diabetes.

L I S PRESENTAT ION Friday, January 15, 10-11 a.m. Presented By: AGA

The LIS presentation goes over what help seniors can get

with Prescription Drug Cost. It will go over qualifications,

what counts, being prepared, howto apply, application & de-

termination. Join us for this informative presentation.

HEALTHWISE 101 Monday, January 25 10-11 a.m. Presented By: Brookdale Central Whittier Get information on your health. Snacks provided.

MEDICARE 101 Friday, January 29 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Presented By: AGA Still need questions answered about Medicare? Need a re-fresher on Medicare? Get all the information you need at this informative talk.

FITNESS TALK Tuesday, January 19, 10-11:30 a.m. Provided by: Humana Let’s start on the right foot this year and learn about fitness, healthy choices, and exercise. Let’s start 2016 Healthy and Fit!

NEW YEAR’S CRAFT Wednesday, January 20 1:30-3 p.m. Welcome in the New Year with a creative art pro-ject. Enjoy the afternoon with friends socializing and craft making. Cost: $3. Call to make a reservation today! Space is limited. Barcode: # 40774

DINNER & A MOVIE Monday, January 25, 4 p.m. You are invited to join us for Beef Stew, Salad, and a

roll with lemonade and coffee. Dessert provided by

Brookdale Central Whittier. Please register by

Wednesday, January 20. Only $8 # 39957

Before We Go - PG-13 95 min. Two strangers stuck in Manhattan for the night grow into

each other's most trusted confidants when an evening of

unexpected adventure forces them to confront their

fears and take control of their lives.

Senior Services Division 5

Parnell Park Happenings

Activity Date Time Sponsored by: Bodhi Meditation Tuesdays 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

Digital Tutorial Thursday, January 21 9-11 a.m.

Dominos Club Wednesdays 10 a.m.– 12 p.m.

Birthday Celebration Friday, January 29 12:30 p.m. Brookdale of Uptown

Whittier

On-Going Activities

Presentations/ Special Events & Activities “LIVING NATURALLY AND HEALING NATURALLY” Wednesday, January 6, 9-10:30 a.m. By: Beate Brookfield What can we learn from the ancient wisdom of AYURVEDA, the complete medical system from India. Ayurveda means “The knowledge of Life.” Come and learn about Ayurveda’s unique principles. Find out how Ayurveda defines health and how illness are categorized and treated.

COOKIE SOCIAL Friday, January 8, 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. Provided by: AGA Enjoy the morning with fresh cookies, and meet the representatives of AGA

CRAFT T IME Monday, January 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Provided by: Brookdale Central Whittier Enjoy a New Years craft with friends. Cost: Free. Space is limited to call to reserve your spot.

COFFEE SOCIAL Monday, January 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Provided by: Humana Enjoy the morning with fresh coffee, and meet the representatives of Humana. They can answer questions you may have.

COOKIE SOCIAL Friday, January 22, 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. Provided by: AGA Enjoy the morning with fresh cookies, and meet the representatives of AGA

HAIR CUTS Friday, January 15, 9-11 a.m. Provided by: Caremore Start the new year looking refreshed with a FREE haircut. Space is limited, call Parnell to reserve your spot!

DINNER & A MOVIE Tuesday, January 26, 4 p.m. You are invited to join us for Beef Stew, Salad, and a roll

with lemonade and coffee. Dessert provided by Brookdale

Central Whittier. Please register by Wednesday, Janu-

ary 20. Only $8 # 39959

The Man from U.N.C.L.E In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB opera-

tive Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mys-

terious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate

nuclear weapons.

Join us for another trek to Worsham Canyon Trail,

Monday, January 25. Seating is limited, so please sign

up by Thursday, January 14. Departing from Parnell

Park at 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Should it rain they will go to La Mirada Regional Park .

*NOTE: Trails are CLOSED for 48hrs after a rainstorm

Special Events Services


LEGAL ASSISTANCE Uptown Senior Center

1st Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Starting in

February

FREE, 15-minute legal assistance to seniors.

Services include advice and counseling.

By appointment only.

HEARING AID CHECK Beginning the first Wednesday of each

month in 2016, Connect Hearing will be con-

ducting otoscopic exams, hearing screenings,

and hearing aid checks for those who sign-up!

Reserve your spot today!

First Wednesday of each month

Uptown Whittier Senior Center: 9:00 a.m.

First Wednesday, every other month

Parnell Park: 10:30 a.m.

Dial– A– Ride Transportation DAR PASSENGERS-

In order to receive your preferred pick up

time, please schedule your ride at least two or

three days in advance. You may schedule appoint-

ments up to seven days in advance. If you have

further questions, please contact Transit at

562-567-9480.

Wednesday, January 13

Breakfast served at 9:30 a.m. Only $3*

Eggs, Sausage, Potatoes, Fruit, &

Fresh Cinnamon Rolls

Co-sponsored by

Brookdale Uptown Whittier *Tickets must be purchased by the Friday

before the breakfast.

Barcode # 39953

MONDAY MOVIES @ Uptown Starring Actor : Varies

January 4 We Were Soldiers (2002)

January 11 Stargate (1994)

January 18 CLOSED

January 25 The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

All Monday Movies are within the time period of the 1940’s and up. They begin at 1 p.m.


TUESDAY MOVIES @ Parnell Starring Actor : Varies

January 5 Oceans 11

January 12 The Graduate

January 19 Mississippi Burning

January 26 To Kill a Mockingbird

All Tuesday Movies are within the time period of the 1940’s and up. They begin at 10 a.m.

SUPPORT SERVICES Blood Pressure Testing - Provided by Apple

Care Uptown Senior Center, 1st Thursday, 10:00-

10:30a.m.

Parnell Park, 1st Thursday, 12:00noon - 1:00p.m.

Blood Sugar Testing - Provided by So. Cal

Post Acute Care

Parnell Park, 2nd Wednesday, 9:00-9:30a.m. Uptown Senior Center, 2nd Wednesday, 10:00-

10:30a.m.

Entertainment By: Tony the Keyboard

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee meets the 2nd

Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the

Uptown Senior Center.

The public is welcome to attend the Senior

Advisory Committee meeting to make comments and

suggestions. The objective of the Advisory Commit-

tee is to advise staff on the operation of the Senior

Center. Committee members are elected into office

by the general senior membership.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

January 13, 2016

NOTE: Beginning January 2016, the Senior Advisory

Committee will be meeting every other month.

Whittier Accessibility Committee

The seven-member committee is an advisory body

under the Social Services Commission which

studies access issues such as sidewalks,

transportation, facilities, etc., and recommends

access improvements to assist those with

disabilities in the community. Meetings are held

quarterly on the 4th Tuesday of January, April,

July and October from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Uptown

Senior Center. Public comments are welcomed at

the beginning of each meeting.


January 26, 2016

Book Club

Meets at the Uptown Senior Center on the 4th

Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Un-

less otherwise noted. Meet new friends and dis-

cuss great literature!


January 26, 2016

Clubs Committees SENIOR CLUBS For more information on these clubs, please call

the contacts below.

Whittier Bridge Club @ Uptown Center

Mondays 12:30 – 4 p.m.

Contact: Bev Risse

(562) 947-3360

Parnell Park Club Thursdays 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Meeting and BINGO

2nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Contact: Richard Cody through Parnell Park at

(562) 567-9450

Guirado Park Club Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gatherings, Games (Bingo), Socials, Potlucks

President: Eppy Valenzuela

(323) 303-0015

Palm Park Club 2nd Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Social Gatherings and Great Trip Opportunities

Contact: Diane Dominguez (562) 458-0465, or

Eleanor Huerta (562) 902-0336

St. Mary’s Silver Tops Club @ Whittier Community Center

Non-denominational—everyone welcome!

Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gatherings, Games, Socials and Dime BINGO

Contact: Lucy Estrada

(562) 338-8499

Senior Services Division 7 Senior Services Division 7

UPTOWN WALKERS SCHEDULE

Walk to local sites or use public transportation.

Meet at times and locations listed below. All

dates are Tuesday unless otherwise noted. Jan. 5 Local Walk ( Uptown Center 10: 00 a.m. ) Jan. 12 Petersen's Automotive $ 12.00 ( Green Line 9:10 a.m. ) Jan. 19 Pacific City in Huntington Beach ( NE corner Beach & La Habra ) Jan. 26 Gold Line to the end and back for lunch ( Green Line 9:10 a.m. )

FAVORITE FLICKS

Enjoy a matinee with great movies on the big screen

TV. All showings are at 1 p.m. Please view at your own

discretion. Full movie synopses are available.

Parnell Park Wednesdays and Thursdays Jan. 6-7 Spy (R)

Jan. 13-14 Ricki and the Flash (PG-13)

Jan. 20-21 Some Kind of Beautiful ( R)

Jan. 27-28 Southpaw (R)

Uptown Center Thursdays and Fridays Jan. 7-8 Some Kind of Beautiful (R)

Jan. 14-15 No Escape (R)

Jan. 21-22 Southpaw ( R)

Jan. 28-29 Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl (PG-13)

Fernando Dutra

Joe Vinatieri

Owen Newcomer

Bob Henderson

Cathy Warner

Mayor

Mayor Pro Tem

Council Member

Council Member

Council Member

Jeffrey W. Collier

City Manager

Nancy Mendez

Assistant City Manager

Greg Alaniz

Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Joan Mithers

Community Services Manager

Vacant

Community Services Manager

Uptown Senior Center (562) 567-9470

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 12 noon - 4 p.m.

Ruri Pierre Supervisor

Angela Garner Coordinator

Parnell Park Community

& Senior Center

(562) 567-9450

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Other Important Numbers

Community Center (562) 567-9430

Transit Division

Dial-A-Ride Reservations

(562) 567-9470

(562) 698-3013

County Dial-A-Ride (800) 439-0439

City Hall (562) 567-9999

Palm Park (562) 908-3666

Uptown Senior Center

13225 Walnut Street

Whittier 90602

Parnell Park Center

15390 Lambert Road

Whittier 90604

There is a new game coming to the newsletter….

It’s called Guess What? You will need to answer the question from the newslet-

ter, and turn your answer in at the front desk. You can

ONLY turn in one answer in per month. At the end of the

month we will draw a name from those who have the cor-

rect answer. One lucky winner will win a prize! This

months question:

Q: How many trips did Dial-A-Ride do for the month of

December?

A:_________________________________________

Name:______________________________________ Answers must be turned in by Thursday, Jan. 28

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