2018 NEW NAME LA FETRA TIMES Printing Courtesy of Partners of La Fetra... A Salute to Veterans Luncheon Golden Tartans Annual Craft Boutique
LA FETRA CENTER 333 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, CA 91741 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 www.cityofglendora.org Community Services Department 626-914-8228 Glendora Minibus 626-914-8233 La Fetra Center/Reception Desk 626-914-0560 Information and Referral 626-914-8235 La Fetra Center Fax 626-857-0270 Staff Phone Numbers Debbie Lopez, Acting Superintendent 626-852-4830 Jennelle Markel, Community Services Coordinator 626-914-8235 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)914-8235. 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. 800-424-3410 Adult Protective Services 888-202-4248 Glendora Office 626-963-8613 Animal Control - Humane 909-623-9777 Society/Inland Valley Center for Health Care Rights 800-824-0780 City Hall - Glendora 626-914-8200 Dial-A-Ride/LA County 800-439-0439 Elder Abuse Hotline 877-477-3646 Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Foothill Pres. Hospital 626-963-8411 Get About Transportation 909-596-5964 Glendora Historical Society 626-963-0419 Glendora Mini-Bus 626-914-8233 Glendora Public Library 626-852-4891 Glendora Welfare Assoc. 626-857-1181 Graffiti Hotline 626-963-8540 Humane Society (SPCA) 909-623-9777 Huntington Valley Hosp. 626-335-0231 In-Home Supportive Services 909-868-6074 Inland Valleys Justice Ctr. 909-621-7450 LA County Info Line 211 Meals on Wheels 626-960-2995 Medicare 800-848-7713 Metro Access Services 800-827-0829 Ombudsman (Long Term Care 909-394-0416 Pasadena Office 626-294-9123 Post Office - Glendora 626-857-9127 Santa Anita Family Services 626-358-1185 Social Security 800-772-1213 Glendora Office 866-964-6045 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer s Discussion Group 626-914-8235/La Fetra Center Charter Oak Woman s Club 626-335-7561 EYE-DAS 626-335-3937 Glendora After Stroke Group 626-963-6186 Glendora Genealogical Group 909-592-4030 Glendora Kiwaniannes website: www.glendorakiwaniannes.org Glendora Rotary Club website: ww.rotaryofglendora.org Glendora Seniors Computer Club website: www.gscclub.org
LA FETRA CENTER PRESENTATIONS *Pre-Register by calling 626-914-0560* FLU SHOT PRESENTATION/ CLINIC Monday, October 15 12:30 2:00 pm Presented by: Dr. Kassar from HealthCare Partners OPEN ENROLLMENT 101 Tuesday, October 23 & November 13 1:00 2:30 pm Presented by: Tina Brownell *SAME PRESENTATION FOR BOTH DATES* Book Discussion 10.04.18 10:00 11:00 am AUGUST SELECTION: November Selection: Beach Music by Pat Conroy
Bingo EVERY FRIDAY! 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Doors open at 12:30 pm. Cost is $5 for the 1st game and $2 for each additional pack. Also, 3 special games and the exciting Powerball Jackpot! COME JOIN THE FUN! Genealogy Group Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:00 pm The Glendora Genealogy Group will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in the Elm Room of the La Fetra Center. 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 Julie Huffman. Julie will be presenting "Genealogy Resources at the Los Angeles Public Library." Julie Huffman has been the genealogy librarian at the Central Library of Los Angeles Public Library for four years. The Genealogy and Local History Collection at the Central Library is one of the largest on the west coast, numbering more than 45,000 volumes, including over 10.000 family histories. LAPL also has many city directories, local histories, database subscriptions, and unique indexes. Julie's heritage is Swedish, English, Scottish, German, Swiss and Canadian, but she is always striving to learn about all genealogical interests. For more information, please contact Pat Chavarria at (909) 592-4030.
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Tuesday movie MOVIE EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON 1:00 3:30 pm October 2: The Glass Castle October 9: Darkest Hour October 16: The Call Chair Massage 2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH October 9, 2018 11:30am-1:45pm DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Inez Schaeffer - Massage Therapist Limited to 15 minutes each; sign up at the Reception Desk each month. $8 donation suggested. October 23: Thor: Ragnarok October 30: Edward Scissorhands November 6: Patriots Day Did you know? There is an uninhabited island in the Bahamas known as Pig Beach, which is populated entirely by swimming pigs. Catnip is ten-times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET, the main substance used in insect repellents. Film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg revived The Walt Disney Studios by producing some of their biggest hits: The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. After these he requested a promotion, and was then abruptly fired by them. He then swore revenge against Disney and founded DreamWorks Studios. 8
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 12:30 pm M-W-F Gamers 1:00 pm Ping Pong 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) October 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 Ping Pong 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 12:30 pm Pinochle 12:30 pm M-W-F Gamers 1:30 pm Bingo Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 10:00 am Legal Clinic 10:30 am Blood Pressure and Sugar Screenings 7:00 pm Alzheimer s Support Group 6:00 pm Eye-Das 8 1:00 pm Movie: The Glass Castle 11:30 am Chair Massage 1:00 pm Movie: Darkest Hour 2 9 3 4 10:00 am Book Discussion Group GOLDEN TARTANS SPIRIT WEEK 10 11 9:00 am Tech Guys 9:00 am Ask the Computer Guys 10:00 am Manicures & Haircuts 5 4:00 pm Tailgate and Game @ Citrus College $5 12 6 13 15 16 12:30 pm Learn to Use Apple Products Intermediate Class 1:00 pm Movie: The Call 17 18 19 8:00 am Pool Tournament 20 10:15 am Help with Your Electronic Device 22 23 1:00 pm Movie: Thor: Ragnarok 1:00 pm LA Regional Food Bank 5:00 pm Pizza & Pool 5:30 pm Glendora Genealogical Group 24 1:00 pm Learn to Use Apple Products Beginner Class 25 26 10:30 am Basic Hearing Screening 27 29 30 1:00 pm Movie: Edward Scissorhands DRESS UP IN YOUR BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME! 31