The Goleta Senior Zone Newsletter of Goleta Valley Senior Center 1st Quarter 2017 A publication of GVSC Advisory Council Chuck Hughes Editor At a Glance Featured member 1 Manger’s Report 1 Dues & benefits 2 Coordinator 2 Income Tax Prep 2 Drawing 2 Program Highlights 3 5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA, 93117 D. Hall: [email protected]Phone (805) 683-1124 and support your center Win some money General Manager’s Report Remember to pay your member ship dues— Just $10 per year! We are honored to feature Mary Felts as the New Year featured Senior Center member. Mary was born August 29, 1936 right here in Santa Barbara. In 2004 Mary saw an ad in the newspaper about the Senior Center. She talked to Dolores who told her all about the programs at the Center. After that talk, Mary and Dolores began to be great friends. Mary retired from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital where she worked for 28 years. She is blessed with 6 children and 8 grandchil- dren. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, arts & crafts, reading, baking and also volunteers here at the Senior Center. Mary consid- ers the Senior Center her “home away from home.” Mary shares her home with “Toki” here beloved cat. The people that attend the Senior Center are such great people. Happy New Year from the GVCC Staff and Board of Directors. Best wishes for a prosperous and joyful year ahead! Looking back, thank you for allow- ing Jo and I to join you for lunch at the Senior Center Christmas Party. Good food, good company and wonderful music. It was a very en- joyable event, getting everyone into the Holiday spirit. The GVCC was all dressed up for the first Christmas Parade in Old Town Go- leta. “Santa” commented that our parade had the heart and soul of our community. We couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome! So, as we begin the new year let’s remember what makes the GVCC and the Senior Center so vibrant— it’s all of us being intentional in our participation in activities here at the Center! Mary Felts
Transcript
The Goleta Senior Zone Newsletter of Goleta Valley Senior Center
1st Quarter 2017
A publication of GVSC Advisory
Council
Chuck Hughes Editor
At a Glance
Featured member 1
Manger’s Report 1
Dues & benefits 2
Coordinator 2
Income Tax Prep 2
Drawing 2
Program Highlights 3
5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA, 93117 D. Hall: [email protected] Phone (805) 683-1124
and support your center
Win some money
General Manager’s Report
Remember to pay your member ship dues— Just $10 per year!
We are honored to feature
Mary Felts as the New Year
featured Senior Center
member. Mary was born
August 29, 1936 right here
in Santa Barbara.
In 2004 Mary saw an ad in
the newspaper about the
Senior Center. She talked
to Dolores who told her all
about the programs at the
Center. After that talk,
Mary and Dolores began
to be great friends.
Mary retired from Santa
Barbara Cottage Hospital
where she worked for 28
years. She is blessed with 6
children and 8 grandchil-
dren. In her spare time she
enjoys gardening, arts &
crafts, reading, baking and
also volunteers here at the
Senior Center. Mary consid-
ers the Senior Center her
“home away from home.”
Mary shares her home with
“Toki” here beloved cat.
The people that attend the
Senior Center are such
great people.
Happy New Year from the GVCC
Staff and Board of Directors. Best
wishes for a prosperous and joyful
year ahead!
Looking back, thank you for allow-
ing Jo and I to join you for lunch at
the Senior Center Christmas Party.
Good food, good company and
wonderful music. It was a very en-
joyable event, getting everyone
into the Holiday spirit. The GVCC
was all dressed up for the first
Christmas Parade in Old Town Go-
leta. “Santa” commented that our
parade had the heart and soul of
our community. We couldn’t have
hoped for a better outcome!
So, as we begin the new year let’s
remember what makes the GVCC
and the Senior Center so vibrant—
it’s all of us being intentional in our
participation in activities here at
the Center!
Mary Felts
Senior Zone Page 2
Coordinator’s Report
Meets on the 3rd
Thursday every other
month at 10:00 a.m.
Please try to make this
meeting.
T he Senior Center is holding a monthly
50-50 drawing. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00. We will do the drawing for the Spring on the last Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Win some money and sup-port your Senior Center. Buy tickets in the Senior Lounge.
RAFFLES
O ur annual Christmas
Party here at the Senior Cen-ter was a huge success. Over 85
folks attended and a merry time was had by all! There was a delicious banquet, live music, a lot of dancing, door prizes and everyone received a cup of goodies!
GVSC Advisory Council
W e hope you had a won-
derful Holiday Season.
You can now pay your 2017
dues in the Senior Office.
Such a deal for only $10.00
per year!!!
Let’s all keep moving and try
to take off a few pounds from
all of the Holiday goodies we
splurged on.
Maybe try a new class of Tai
Chi, Chair Yoga or Line
Dance.
A yearly membership is
worth far more than the
annual dues amount …
I wish you all the best in 2017
and hope to see and hear
from you throughout the year.
V isitors are always wel-
come at the Senior Cen-
ter, either to take a tour, try
out programs any time
throughout the month, or just
poke around on your own.
Tuesday and Fridays are par-
ticularly good times to visit—
that’s when Swing-Along
Band is performing.
Membership Dues Are Due
T he Area Agency on
Aging (AAA) Advisory
Council advocates on
behalf of older persons.
A AA Advisory Council
is looking for new
members. We are looking
for retired persons who
have an interest in help-
ing senior citizens and
enjoying advocacy and
reviewing senior issues
and legislation.
F or additional infor-
mation contact Barry
Jay Marks, Area Agency
on Aging Advisory Coun-
cil Chair, or Ms. Lippman,
AAA Director, at 925-9554
or 1-800-510-2020.
Looking for Retired Persons
Free Income Tax Preparation
This year let’s all: Live in the moment
Start each day with Gratitude Laugh More
Create Meaningful Connections Meditate
Stick to Your Goals Be Generous
Choose To Be Happy.
H ope to see you at your senior center.
D on’t forget member-ships are now due.
$10.00 a year, what a deal.
C heck the senior lounge for any news
that might be added, that didn’t make the newsletter.
A ARP is offering free income tax return prepara-tion for Seniors. Starting on February 3 through
April 14, come in on any Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and they will help you on a first come first served basis. Be sure to bring all of your infor-mation with you.
Big Birthday Parties Wednesday January 18th
Thursday February 14th Tuesday March 17th
Senior Zone Page 3
MUSIC & DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!!
Mondays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM In the Dining Hall. This class is for every-one who would like to improve their own personal health, flexibility and strength in a gentle, low impact move-ment class. This class is suitable for all levels of physical ability. Don’t let physical limitations stop you from join-ing us. What CAN’T you do??
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM,
the Swing Along Band performs in our dining hall.
Join the group to dance or just come to listen and
sing along. You are sure to have an enjoyable time.
Every Friday morning, 10:00AM to 11:30AM in the Auditori-
um Tuesday afternoons, 1:30PM to 3:00PM in Auditorium
(Quarterly Schedule check newsletter.) Come join these
very active groups! There is fun to be had by all, and be-
ginners are welcome! Your instructors are talented and
giving individuals who will welcome you with open arms!
Line & Round Dance for fun & Exercise
RUBBER BRIDGE Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, in the Senior Lounge. The Bridge Club consists of active, semi-active and substitute players. Previous bridge experience is not nec-essary. All are welcome. Contact Vir-ginia at 682-6590 or Hal at 683-2035.
Wednesdays & Fridays 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, in the Dining Hall. Our bingo group is dedi-
cated! They play, rain or shine. There are two sessions. Each includes 5 games where
each card is 25 cents, followed by two games at 10 cents per card. The 10 cents cards
include letter X games and cover all games. Why not come for lunch & stay for bingo?
Chair Yoga
Check the bulletin board in Senior Lounge for schedule updates or
Chair Yoga is for everyone. No matter what age you are or what condition you are in you can experience the health benefits of yoga. Chair Yoga is approved by the Arthritis Foundation to ease the aches and pains of arthritis sufferers. For many people just start-ing off with yoga, "Chair Yoga" is an easy and gratifying way to get started. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 to10:45 am, Instructor: Roberta Hewson
TAI CHI
to set your clocks for-ward when you go to bed on Saturday
March 11th
GOLETA VALLEY SENIOR CENTER 5679 HOLLISTER AVENUE GOLETA, CA 93117Phone (805) [email protected]
~ January~
Mon Tue Wed Thursday Fri
3
10:30 Music with Swing Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bridge
1:30 Line Dancing
4
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
5
10:30 Music with Swing
Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Knitting/Crochet
6
10:00 Line Dancing
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Bingo
9
10:00-11:00 Tai Chi
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:30PorcelainArtists
10
10:30 Music with Swing Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bridge
1:30 Line Dancing
11
10:00 Chair Yoga
2:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Bingo
12
10:30 Music with Swing
Along Ban
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Knitting/Crochet
13
10:00 Line Dancing
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Bingo
16 Martin Luther King Day
Senior Lounge
closed
No Lunch
No Tai-Chi
17
10:30 Music with Swing Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bridge
1:30 Line Dancing
18
Birthday Cake
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Bingo
19
10:30 Music with Swing
Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Knitting/Crochet
20
10:00 Line Dancing
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Bingo
23
10:00-11:00 Tai Chi
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:30 Porcelain Artists
24
10:30 Music with Swing Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bridge
1:30 Line Dancing
25
10:00 Chair Yoga
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Bingo
26
10:30 Music with Swing
Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Knitting/Crochet
27
10:00 Line Dancing
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Bingo
30
10:00- 11:00 Tai Chi
12:00 Lunch
1:00-3:30 Porcelain Artists
31
10:30 Music with Swing Along Band
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bridge
1:30 Line Dancing
Schedules are subject to change see calendars at center for updates. To reserve a lunch pleases call one day in advance
