SENIOR TIMES QUICK GO TO GUIDE. Trip Talk - Pg. 6 NEW Computer Lab Classes- Pg. 10 Taste of Travel - Back Page

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1 SENIOR TIMES The City of Glendora Community Services Department Published by The City of Glendora, Community Services Department, Human Services Division Printing courtesy of Partners of La Fetra QUICK GO TO GUIDE Trip Talk - Pg. 6 NEW Computer Lab Classes- Pg. 10 Taste of Travel - Back Page Taste of Travel will be held at the American Legion Building: 159 N. Cullen Ave

2 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS LA FETRA CENTER 333 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, CA 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: Glendora Seniors Computer Club website: Glendora Woman s Club 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: (1) promote dignity and self-esteem; (2) foster independence; (3) facilitate social interaction; and, (4) dispel negative stereotypes about aging. Numbers to Remember All numbers are 626 area code Glendora City Homepage Community Services Department Glendora Minibus La Fetra Center/Reception Desk La Fetra Center Offices/Information and Referral La Fetra Center Fax Debbie Dozal, Superintendent, Human Services Megan Stone, Part time Office Assistant Carol Stellato, Part time Administrative Aide Jennelle Markel, Rental and Program Coordinator Alicia Dominguez, Non-Fee Programs & Trips 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 senior population of the City of Glendora. Your membership gift for PARTNERS goes directly for programs, equipment, and support of the La Fetra Center. Donations are tax deductible as provided by law. Membership is open to any person; dues are $10 per year, per person. For further information or to join, please contact the La Fetra Center, 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.

3 LEGAL CLINIC FOR SENIORS Sara Polinsky, Attorney at Law, is available to answer legal questions (primarily Estate Planning and Elder Law issues) or concerns FREE of charge on the FIRST MONDAY of each month. Please call La Fetra Center at for more information or to schedule your appointment. HELP WITH YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES Saturday, August 19 10:00am 12:15pm DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS FOR THIS MONTHS BRAIN BUSTER RIDDLES? Ask the Reception Desk for your answer sheet and TREAT! Sudoku Puzzle #1 Volunteer students will be available to help you with your ipad, Tablet or Smart Phones. Please call the La Fetra Center at (626) to schedule your appointment. Consultations only. Tuesday s 1:00pm - 3:00pm *NOT 4th Tuesday* This coed, physical activity is a fun way to be active and includes social interaction, healthy competition and lots of laughs! JOURNEY BEADING BUDDIES TUESDAYS THROUGH GRIEF 12:30 3:30pm Sudoku Puzzle #2 MONDAYS 10:00 11:30 am This ongoing group meets to share ideas, We offer a safe environment where everyone aid each other in learning new projects and techniques, and just work together on can share feelings, discuss fears, learn about individual projects. the grief process and gain strength for the ANYONE WELCOME ANYTIME! journey! JOIN ANYTIME! BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join friends who share the love of reading! FIRST THURSDAY of each month 10:00am 11:00am. This casual group meets to discuss a wide genre of novels from thought provoking to suspense, and humor. August Selection: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amore Towles September Selection: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult 4 9

4 LA FETRA CENTER COMPUTER LAB CLASSES Class Instructor: AGI Academy Fee Per Class: $120 Introduction to Computers and Internet Learning Never touched a computer before? You did, but felt confused? It s never to late to learn! Explore the basic skills to enrich your knowledge, understand the terminologies, and access the online world through the Internet. Experience learners can sharpen their skill to advance their levels. Our hands-on practice can accelerate students to master the computer learning easy and fun. $10 supply fee due to instructor on the first day of class. Date Age Day Time Sep 26 - Oct Tue 11:15am-12:00pm Nov 7 - Dec Tue 11:15am-12:00pm Challenge Your Computer Skills In Microsoft Word Enrich your knowledge and understand the different functions of Microsoft Word to create and edit documents which will help you with basic communication. Explore what you can do with this useful program and integrate with you re your cellular phone for inserting pictures. We develop a series of hands-on exercises and accelerate students to master the essential skills properly and quickly. $10 supply fee due to instructor on the first day of class. Date Age Day Time Sep 26 - Oct Tue 10:30am-11:15am Nov 7 - Dec Tue 10:30am-11:15am Do YOU want to be the next winner?! Join us for BINGO and YOU could win the Powerball Jackpot EVERY FRIDAY at 1:30pm Doors open at 12:30pm OR come early for lunch ($3 suggested donation) Please Note: Lunch reservations must be made 48 hours in advance! Pack of 10 games for only $5.00. $2.00/each additional pack $1.00/Bullets and U-pick ums Register in person at the La Fetra Center or online at Fall 2017 registration start dates: Online Registration ONLY - August 9, 2017 Walk-In Registration - August 23, 2017 Movie Voting will take place from July 10 to July 31 3

5 NEWS PL 333 E. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! You are cordially invited to travel to the faraway land of Cerritos California to encounter the adventures and dangers awaiting King Arthur and his Knights. Friday August 18, 2017 $ :30pm 11:30pm International Community Club Tuesdays 1:00pm 3:00pm We live in the world that is getting closer through advanced technology and dynamic movement. Such evolutionary phenomenon affects our life in many ways. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of the changes so that we can be better prepared for the future. Our mission is to enhance our world view and broaden the horizon of perception by sharing member's knowledge, opinions Bananadogand experience. Current Events discussion group Thursdays 1:15pm - 3:15pm This group meets to discuss current topics and events that are of interest to adults in an active community. This group is ongoing and you can join at anytime! Hollywood Bowl Tickets The Planets with Dudamel Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger has generously gifted the La Fetra Center with FREE tickets to see The Planets with Composer Dudamel. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Tickets are free and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Please call for more information. DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Co-sponsored by AARP $20 or $15 AARP members w/card Sept 7 & 8, 1:00pm 5:00pm Classes are held on a bi-monthly basis. For those enrolling in the renewal class, you may be required to show your certificate of completion of an 8-hour course within the past 3 years. To register, call

6 TABLE TENNIS TUESDAY MOVIE Join friends OR make new ones!! Mondays & Thursdays from 1-3pm in Sage for some rousing games of ping pong. This group is growing come join the fun! The National Table Tennis Association guidelines are followed. *INSURANCE FEE REQUIRED* Keep Calm & play pool! Monday - Friday 8am-4pm* Don t have a cue stick?! That s OK! We have one for you! *The Palm Room is closed on the M-W-F 12:30pm-3:30pm *Monday & Wednesday in Sage B and Friday in the Lounge 2nd Thursday from 11am - 2:30pm. *The Palm Room is reserved for Intermediate/ Advanced pool players on Tuesdays & Fridays from 8am-12pm. Come over for a friendly tile, board, or card game. Some of the games look deceivingly simple, but they can involve strategy that makes the time pass faster than you expect! Join us and BRING A FRIEND for a fun afternoon! PARTY BRIDGE Mondays PINOCHLE CANASTA BUNCO Thursdays Tuesdays Fridays Thursdays Wednesdays 12:30 pm 4:00 pm 8:30 am 12:00 pm Join in ANYTIME, 12:30 pm 3:30 pm meet NEW friends, 12:30 pm 3:30 pm and HAVE FUN! 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:00 pm (1st, 3rd & 5th) Genealogy Group Tuesday, August 22, :00pm Refresher Workshop 7:00pm Business Meeting Join us EVERY Tuesday at 1pm in the Living Room! August 1: Dark Horse August 8: A Bigger Splash August 15: Nice Guys August 22: The Shallows August 29: Born to Be Blue Movies are FREE! Our speaker will be Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow (PBS). Ms. Berry will be presenting Beginning Your Genealogical Journey. Over 60% of retired Americans are interested in their family lineage, who they are and where they come from. Genealogy is now a TV genre with websites like Ancestry.com. Interviewing family members, collecting documents, organizing your research are the key components of any genealogy research. CHAIR MASSAGE For more information, please contact Pat Chavarria at (909) nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH August 10, :30am-2:00pm Inez Schaeffer - Massage Therapist Aging With Vision Loss Program Limited to 15 minutes each; sign up Presented by: The Dayle McIntosh Center Pre-register for a FREE 20 minute appointment. This program is for individuals 55 years of age or older who are experiencing vision loss that is impacting their daily activities and lives. The Dayle McIntosh Center is a non-profit organization that partners with people with disabilities to address barriers and help them achieve independence. Need help with your computers? ASK THE COMPUTER GUYS! 2nd Thursday, August 10, :00am 12:00pm Bring your computer questions and/or problems and our computer software techie, will attempt to help you solve them! August 8, 2017 Pre-register at the La Fetra Center or by calling

7 AUGUST Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 am Gentle Yoga 9:00am Sing for Health, Sing for Joy 9:30 am Remember the Good Old Days - How to Write Your Memoirs 10:00 am Journey Through Grief 12:30 pm Party Bridge 12:30 pm M-W-F Gamers 1:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm How To Listen To and Understand Opera 8:00 am Int./Adv. Pool Players 8:30 am Morning Pilates 8:45 am Bridge Tournament 9:00 am Tai Chi Chuan 10:00 am Strength Training 12:30 pm Beading Buddies 12:30 pm Pinochle 1:00 pm Indoor Chair Volleyball 1:00 pm Movie 4:00 pm Fall Proof Balance & Mobility 6:30 pm Beginning Line Dance 7:45 pm Intermediate Line Dance 9:00 am Patch, Pin, & Purl 9:00 am After Stroke Center 11:00 am Senior Fitness 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 (3 rd week) 8:30 am Morning Pilates 9:00 am Party Bridge 10:00 am Strength Training 10:00 am Mah Jong 12:30 pm Music Appreciation for Lovers of Classical Music: Great Conductors in Action 1:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm Canasta 1:15 pm Current Events Discussion Group 4:00 pm Fall Proof Balance & Mobility 6:00 pm Bridge Tournament 8:00am Int./Adv. Pool Players 8:45am Bridge Tournament 9:00 am Gentle Yoga 11:00 am Senior Fitness 12:00pm Senior Café* 12:30pm Pinochle 12:30pm M-W-F Gamers 1:30pm Bingo Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12:00pm Basic Hearing Screening 1:00 pm Movie: Dark Horse :00 am Meet & Greet Group 10:00 am Book Discussion Group A Gentleman in Moscow by Amore Towles :00 am Legal Clinic 7:00 pm Alzheimer s Support Group 7 10:00 am Vision Loss Program 1:00 pm Movie: A Bigger Splash :00 am Ask the Computer Guys 11:30 am Chair Massage 8:00am Pool Tournament :00 pm EYE DAS 14 1:00 pm Movie: Nice Guys :30am Presentation: Medicare Overview 18 10:00 am Help With Your Electronic Devices :00 pm Movie: The Shallows 1:00 pm FOOD BANK 6:00 pm Glendora Genealogy Group 5:00pm Dinner and a Movie (Ticket Required) 23 10:30am Presentation: Your Life, Your Legacy :30am Presentation: 50 Ways to Self-discovery, & Personal Inspiration 1:00 pm Movie: Born To Be Blue 30 31