2018 SENIOR TIMES ... Taste of Travel Nutrition Program Annual Craft Boutique. Printing Courtesy of Partners of La Fetra

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1 2018 SENIOR TIMES Printing Courtesy of Partners of La Fetra... Taste of Travel Nutrition Program Annual Craft Boutique

2 LA FETRA CENTER 333 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, CA Mission: The City of Glendora, Community Services Department, through the efforts of the Human Services Division at the La Fetra Center, strives to maximize the quality of life for older adults by providing programs that: promote dignity and self-esteem; foster independence; facilitate social interaction; and, dispel negative stereotypes about aging. City of Glendora Website Numbers to Remember Community Services Department Glendora Minibus La Fetra Center/Reception Desk La Fetra Center Offices/Information and Referral La Fetra Center Fax Staff Phone Numbers Debbie Lopez, Acting Superintendent Jennelle Markel, Community Services Coordinator Megan Stone, Office Aide Carol Stellato, Administrative Aide Alicia Dominguez, Recreation Specialist Partners of La Fetra Center PARTNERS OF LA FETRA CENTER is a charitable, nonprofit organization established to support the Glendora La Fetra Center in an effort to enhance the quality of life of the adult population of the City of Glendora. Membership is open to any person; dues are $10 per year, per person. Your membership gift for PARTNERS goes directly to programs, equipment, and support of the La Fetra Center. Donations are tax deductible as provided by law. For further information or to join, please contact the La Fetra Center, (626) The Senior Times is available for mailing for $12 per yr. or Partners Members pay $10 per yr. and is also available online from the City website listed above. IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS A.A.R.P Adult Protective Services Glendora Office Animal Control - Humane Society/Inland Valley Center for Health Care Rights City Hall - Glendora Dial-A-Ride/LA County Elder Abuse Hotline Eldercare Locator Foothill Pres. Hospital Get About Transportation Glendora Historical Society Glendora Mini-Bus Glendora Public Library Glendora Welfare Assoc Graffiti Hotline Humane Society (SPCA) Huntington Valley Hosp In-Home Supportive Services Inland Valleys Justice Ctr LA County Info Line 211 Meals on Wheels Medicare Metro Access Services Ombudsman (Long Term Care Pasadena Office Post Office - Glendora Santa Anita Family Services Social Security Glendora Office COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer s Discussion Group /La Fetra Center Charter Oak Woman s Club EYE-DAS Glendora After Stroke Group Glendora Genealogical Group Glendora Kiwaniannes website: Glendora Rotary Club website: ww.rotaryofglendora.org Glendora Seniors Computer Club website:

3 Table Tennis Do you enjoy playing Ping Pong? Why not join friends or meet new ones! This casual group of adults meets to play together and improve their game. Ongoing group. Join anytime! Adults only please. The National Table Tennis Association guidelines are followed. Basic table tennis knowledge and skills are preferred. Mondays & Thursdays 1:00 3:00 pm Book Discussion :00 11:00 am October Selection: AUGUST SELECTION: Beach Music by Pat Conroy APPLES APPLE PIE AUTUMN FAIRS FALL GOURD GRANDPARENTS DAY HARVEST LABOR DAY LEAVES MIGRATE RAKE SCHOOL WORKERS YOMKIPPUR Visit the Reception Desk to receive your answers!

4 ASSERT YOUR POWER BY CHOOSING FREEDOM OVER FEAR, CONFIDENCE OVER ANXIETY AND COURAGE OVER SOCIAL PHOBIA Bingo September 11 October 2 Tuesdays 6:30 8:30 pm EVERY FRIDAY! 1:30 PM 3:30 PM *$12 materials fee payable to instructors at first class You have a choice between worrying and fearing what is ahead or learning and practicing ways to find inner peace. Put into practice positive changes that can help you live a more peaceful and meaningful life. Over twenty million Americans have anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is the second most diagnose depression in the world which can cause chronic stress that tires the body and can cause panic attacks. Stop avoiding social situations and don t let these phobias stop you from living a life of happiness. You deserve better! Join Barbara Steven for four weeks and learn ways to find inner peace and assert your powers. Pre-register at the La Fetra Center by calling (626) Doors open at 12:30 pm. $5 for the 1st game. $2 for each additional pack. Also, 3 special games and the exciting Powerball Jackpot! COME JOIN THE FUN! Genealogy Group CLASSIC CINEMA II September 10 January 21 Mondays 1:00 3:30 pm SPACE IS LIMITED! Movies for movie lovers! Relive Hollywood s Golden Age. In Classic Cinema II, participants will learn about actors and the making of famous movies. Additionally, screen tests and deleted scenes will be shown during the class. Following the movie a discussion of the film will take place. All are welcome! Pre-register at the La Fetra Center by calling (626) Tuesday, September 25, :00 pm The Glendora Genealogy Group will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Elm Room of the La Fetra Center, 333 East Foothill Blvd, Glendora. There will be a refresher class led by Pat Chavarria from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This will be followed by our business meeting at 7:00 PM. Our speaker for the evening will be Connie Moretti. Connie will be presenting "Sharing Your Family History With Family Who Couldn't Care Less." Share your family history by creating easy digital scrapbooks for your family members. Connie Moretti is a retired teacher and a professional genealogist experienced in most regions of the United States. She is a member of several lineage organizations and is the author or co-author of several genealogically related books. For more information, please contact Pat Chavarria at (909)

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6 Tuesday movie MOVIE EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON 1:00 3:30 pm September 4: Hidden Figures Chair Massage 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH September 11, :30am-1:45pm DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Inez Schaeffer - Massage Therapist September 11: The Shack Limited to 15 minutes each; sign up at the Reception Desk each month. $8 donation suggested. September 18: Grown Ups September 25: The Greatest Showman October 2: The Glass Castle Did you know? 78 % of NFL players are bankrupt two years after finishing their careers. In Utah, it is against the law to fish from the back of a horse. If you put a can of Diet Coke in water, it floats. Regular Coca-Cola sinks. If you combine all the ants in the world, they ll weigh about the same as if you combine all the people. Because news traveled so slow back then, slaves in Texas didn t know they were free for more than two months after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. A snail can sleep for more than three years at a time. 8

7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 am Sing for Health, Sing for Joy 9:00 am Gentle Yoga 9:30 am Remembering the Good Old Days Writing Your Memoirs 10:00 am Journey Through Grief 10:45 am Senior Fitness (Beginning September 25 th ) 12:30 pm M-W-F Gamers 1:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm Classic Cinema II 8:00 am Int./Adv. Pool Players 8:30 am Morning Pilates 8:45 am Bridge Tournament 9:00 am Tai Chi Chun 10:00 am Strength Training 11:00 am Computer Adventure for Active Adults 12:30 pm Beading Buddies 12:30 pm Pinochle 1:00 pm Computer Help with Art! 1:00 pm Movie 1:00 pm International Community Club 4:00 pm Fall Proof Balance & Mobility 6:30 pm Beginning Line Dance 7:45 pm Intermediate Line Dance Daily Activities 8:30 am Computer Help with Art! 9:00 am Patch, Pin, & Purl 9:00 am After Stroke Center 12:30 pm M-W-F Gamers 1:00 pm Bunco (1 st /3 rd /5 th week) 1:00 pm Computer Club (2 nd & 4 th week) 3:15 pm Glendora Gavel Club (1 st & 3 rd week) September Calendar 8:30 am Morning Pilates 9:00 am Party Bridge 10:00 am Strength Training 12:30 pm Music Appreciation for Lovers of Classical Music: Great Conductors in Action 12:30 pm Canasta 1:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm Current Events Discussion Group 4:00 pm Fall Proof Balance & Mobility 6:00 pm Bridge Tournament 6:00 pm Beginning Drawing 8:00 am Int./Adv. Pool Players 8:45 am Bridge Tournament 9:00 am Gentle Yoga 10:45 am Senior Fitness (Beginning September 25 th ) 12:30 pm Pinochle 12:30 pm M-W-F Gamers 1:30 pm Bingo Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Center Closed 3 1:00 pm Movie: Hidden Figures :00 am Book Discussion Group 1:00 pm AARP Driver Safety 7 1:00 pm AARP Driver Safety 8 4:30 pm Country Western Hoe Down (TICKET REQUIRED) 10 10:00 am Legal Clinic 10:30 am Blood Pressure and Sugar Screenings 6:00 pm Eye-Das 7:00 pm Alzheimer s Support Group 11 11:30 am Chair Massage 12:30 pm Learn to Use Apple Products INTERMEDIATE CLASS 1:00 pm Movie: The Shack 12 12:30 pm Learn to Use Apple Products BEGINNER CLASS 9:00 am Tech Guys :15 am Help with Your Electronic Device 1:30 pm Taste of Travel (RSVP PREFERRED) :00 pm Movie: Grown Ups :00 am Pool Tournament :00 pm Movie: The Greatest Showman 1:00 pm LA Regional Food Bank 5:00 pm Pizza & Pool 5:30 pm Glendora Genealogical Group :30 am Basic Hearing Screening 29