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1120 W. Ocean Ave. Lompoc, Ca 93436 (805) 875-8085 Senior Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM
Recreation Manager: Mario Guerrero, Jr. Recreation Supervisor: Sue Slavens
www.cityoflompoc.com/parks & rec (Newsletter on the internet)
For active older adults in the city of Lompoc
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February 2017
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RECURRING EVENTS EACH WEEK
SENIOR NUTRITION: Serving Mon-Fri: 11:30AM TO 12:00 PM
Our Pool Room is open 8am-3:30pm; Computer in the Library is open 9am-3:30pm
MONDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FIT 101: 10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-B Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room HICAP Med: 1:00PM-3:00PM (call for appt.1-800-434-0222), room 118
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Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-A Fine & Applied Arts Painting: 9:00AM-12:00PM, room 105/106 Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM-3:00 PM, room 107 Rag Rug & Misc. Handwork: 1:00PM-3:00PM, room 105/106
WEDNESDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FIT 101: 10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-A Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room Tai Chi: 1:30PM-2:30PM, 102-C+D AARP Taxes: 9:00AM-3:00PM, Room 105/106 (appointments only)
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TOPS: Weigh in 8:00AM-8:55AM meeting 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 105/106 Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-A Grief Recovery Transition Group: 10:00AM-11:30 AM, room 118 Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room Duplicate Bridge: 1:00PM—3:00PM, room 107 Caring For the Caregiver: 3:00PM-4:30PM, room 108
FRIDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room
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AARP Taxes: 9:00AM-12:00PM, Room 105/106 (appointments only)
Appointments can be made Monday – Friday from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. No Walk-ins.
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS DURING THE MONTH: (Note: programs are subject to cancellation)
February 2017 Facility closed February 20th
Wednesday February 1st: Brown Bag Program: Room 102 C&D 10:00am-11:00am Tea Leaves: Room 108 9:30am-11:00am
Thursday February 2nd: Assisted Hospice Bereavement Support Group: Room 108 1:00pm-3:00pm Cancer Support Group: Room 102 C&D 1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday February 3rd: Blood Pressure Checks: 9:30am-12pm
Thursday February 9th: Lompoc Mac User Group: Room 107 10:00am-11:00am Wednesday February 15th: Brown Bag Program: Room 102 C&D 10:00am-11:00am Tea Leaves: Room 108 9:30am-11:00am Thursday February 23rd: Lompoc Mac User Group: Room 107 10:00am-11:00am Friday February 24th: Braille Institute: Room Library 9:30am-11:30am (schedule appointment call: 682-6222) Movie Matinee: Room 105/106 12:30pm-3:00pm
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Food Distribution
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Monday-Friday from 10am-3:30pm
325 North 2nd Street 736-6226
Financial Resources
Catholic Charities 325 North 2nd Street
736-6226
County Social Services 1100 West Laurel Ave
737-7080
Housing Resources
Marks House
203 North N Street 805-735-9980
805-737-9443 - main
Bridge House 2025 Sweeny Road
805-737-9449 – on call
Monday-Wednesday- 11am-1:30pm: New Hope Christian (213 North J St.) 1st & 3rd Thursday- 10am-12pm: Coast Valley SATC (125 North C St.)
Saturday 1pm- 3pm: Trinity Church of the Nazarene (500 E. North Ave) Monday- 4pm: Lompoc Foursquare Church (125 North C St.) Tuesday- 5pm: St. Timothy’s (403 North J St.) Wednesday- 12pm: Bethany Lutheran Church (135 South E St.) Thursday- 5pm: First Baptist Church (220 West Cypress Ave) Friday- 5pm: La Purisima Parish Hall (213 West Olive Ave) 3rd Saturday of each month- 5pm: New Life Christian (816 North C St.)
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EXCURSIONS FOR Winter/Spring 2017
DAY EXCURSIONS
Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned 20-passenger bus. Pre-registration is required 2 weeks in advance of excursion date. Meals and souvenirs are the responsibility of the individual participant. Lompoc Recreation Division reserves the right to cancel an excursion due to insufficient registration, weather conditions, or unexpected circumstances. A letter will be sent to all participants one week in advance with the final schedule of the day including the departure time. Unless specified, all of our excursions are designed for all ages. Any participant under the age of 18 years old MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS Come and see the up and coming Lakers take on the traditional powerhouse Spurs. It should be a great matchup at the Staples Center featuring some of the great young stars of the NBA.
Session 1: Su 8:00AM-7:00PM 2/26 $99
MONTEREY & CARMEL Discover the diversity of our California Coast! Travel to Carmel, then to Monterey where you'll be free to explore Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the quaint coastline. Admission to the Aquarium is not included.
Session 1: Sa 7:00AM-9:30PM 4/22 $40
MULTI-DAY EXCURSIONS
Lompoc Recreation Division also offers overnight excursions available through Premier World Discovery! For a more detailed itinerary and registration info, please call 875-8100 or pick up a flyer at the Anderson Recreation Center. Price is per person for double occupancy.
BEST OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Tour highlights include: 3 night stays in Cairns and Sydney, catamaran cruise to Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House tour, Sydney Harbor dinner cruise, Canberra and Melbourne city tours, Aussie Sheep Station & BBQ lunch. NZ North and South islands, Christchurch and Queenstown, Maori Village & Thermal Reserve, Rainbow springs Nature Park, Maori Hangi feast, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Auckland. Tour includes: international air departure taxes/fuel surcharges, 4 inner tour flights, admissions and sightseeing per itinerary, 22 meals, hotel transfers, professional tour direction, motor coach transportation and baggage handling.
Session 1: Tu 2/21/17 departure $6795 per person
JOURNEY TO INDIA Join Hunnyfly Travel on a journey across the sea to the magical and mystical country of India for Holi, the Festival of Colors and a celebration of Spring. Spend 18 days exploring six spectacular cities and five states in North India. From the Taj Mahal to the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, you will fall in love with a culture rooted in tradition and hospitality. Participate in Holi celebration of "throwing colors ' on the Banks of The Ganges River, take a cooking class at a local Indian home, hike foothills of the Himalayan mountains and visit His Holiness The Dalai Lama's temple in MacleodGanj. Join is this Spring for a journey not to be missed! Trip includes: transport in AC privately driven car, and first AC train, all hotels/Ashram stays, airport pick-up and drop at airport upon arrival and departure, all breakfasts, all meals at Ashram, local tour guides, planned excursions and city tours. *Airfare not included in rate.
Session 1: F 3/10/17 departure $1950* per person
ARIZONA SPRING TRAINING GETAWAY Tour highlights include: Phoenix city tour, 2 Spring Training baseball games, Hall of Flame Fire Museum, Old town Scottsdale, Heard Museum of Native American Culture, Tucson area, Mission San Xavier, Arizona-Sonora desert Museum, Sabino Canyon Rec Area Tram Tour, Old West farewell dinner, 5 nights at one hotel – Phoenix area. Tour includes roundtrip airfare, sightseeing per itinerary, 7 meals, hotel transfers, professional tour direction, motor coach transportation and baggage handling.
Session 1: Su 3/12/17 departure $1795 per person
COUNTRY ROADS OF TUSCANY
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Tour highlights include: 7 nights one hotel in Tuscany, Montecatini-Terne, Siena, Tuscany wine tasting, Florence city tour, Academy Gallery-Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Lucca, San gimignano, Cooking class with Lunch & Chianti. Tour includes: roundtrip airfare, international air departure taxes/fuel, comprehensive sightseeing, admissions per itinerary, 11 meals, professional tour director, motor coach transportation and baggage handling.
Session 1: Tu 3/21/17 departure $2995 per person
For more information, please call the Lompoc Recreation Division at (805) 875-8100. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.cityoflompoc.com
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A Five Wishes document is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. It lets you choose the person you want to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to
make them for yourself. Five Wishes lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. It was written
with the help of The American Bar Association’s Commission of Law and Aging, and the nation’s leading experts in
end-of-life care. It’s also easy to use.
For more information, please call the Lompoc Recreation Division at (805) 875-8100 or register at 125 West Walnut Avenue. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.cityoflompoc.com
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Mind
Where does the mind go when it goes wandering?
Does it go skipping through
a field of daisies?
Does it go to a forest to walk beneath the tall
Pine trees?
Perhaps it hides across from where the wild strawberries grow.
Or, does it run away
to a sunny beach in search of a long lost friend?
Does it make love with
a secret lover; unknown?
Does it search the meaning of the universe?
Does it weep? Does it laugh? Does it dream?
Where does the mind go?
Barbara Arnold, Tea Leaves
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Lompoc Valley Community Kitchen
Serving Schedule - Updated 3/6/2016 This schedule is year-round
MONDAYS AT 4:00: at Foursquare Church 125 North “C” St. (Between Ocean Ave & Walnut Ave.)
TUESDAYS: 5:00-5:45pm at St. Timothy’s 403 North “J” St. (corner of “J” and Laurel)
WEDNESDAYS: LUNCH – 12 to 1pm at Bethany Lutheran Church 135 South “E” St. (Corner of E
and Cypress)
THURSDAYS: 5:00-5:45pm at Half Century Club 341 North "N" St. (Corner of No. "N" & Laurel Sts.
park in back of building and enter back door)
FRIDAYS: 5:00-5:45pm at La Purisima Parish Hall (corner of Olive & “I” St.)
Sack lunches for Saturday also given out on Friday
SATURDAYS: 1:00pm Nazarene 500 E. North Ave. (Corner of North Ave. & “E” Street –across from
Library) **Hot showers available 1:00 - 2:30pm
THIRD SATURDAY of every month 5:00pm-5:30pm – New Life Christian Academy 816 North “C”
Street
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Even if you are caring for a senior love one, you may be surprised that 1 in 6 people in Lompoc are regularly helping a senior spouse, parent or friend (many for more than 60 hours a week), yet many do not see themselves as caregivers. The Caring Together Lompoc campaign aims to increase awareness, provide tools for caregivers to better understand the impact of caregiving on their lives, and point them to supportive resources already available in the community.
Could you be a caregiver? Consider these questions:
Am I a Caregiver? You are, if you…
__ Assist a senior with household tasks, or drive them to errands or appointments.
__ Help a senior with personal care like bathing, meals, dressing or grooming.
__ Have less time for yourself because you are caring for a senior.
You are not alone!
• 88% of family caregivers in Lompoc provide assistance with cooking, shopping, laundry or chores for a senior parent or spouse
• 84% of family caregivers in Lompoc provide transportation for a senior parent or spouse • 59% of family caregivers in Lompoc manage finances for a senior parent or spouse
Visit www.CaringTogetherLompoc.org to take a caregiver stress quiz, create your own “Care Map”, find free local support services, or sign up for helpful weekly tips by email.
Caring Together Lompoc is a collaboration of local agencies and nonprofits serving family caregivers.
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Bereavement Support Group
Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at Assisted Hospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healing from the
wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive setting that allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process.
Location and Time: Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center
1120 West Ocean Room 107 Lompoc
805-875-8085
The first Thursday of each month
1:00-3:00 pm Attendance is free of charge and open to the Community.
If you need additional information contact, Robert Valerio MSW at 805-722-1181
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9:30Am-11:00AM
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SENIOR PROGRAMS 2017 Programs are FREE for participants 50 years of age and older, unless otherwise indicated. The Lompoc Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel or change class locations and/or times due to low participation, or unexpected circumstances. If you should have any questions regarding the current programming for seniors, please contact us at (805) 875-8085. All senior programs are held at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center (DDCSC) located at 1120 West Ocean Avenue.
AARP – SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM
If you are a senior and need Driving Safety and Defensive Driving Tips, The American Association for Retired Persons has a program for you. There is a $15 fee for AARP members and a $20 fee for non-members for the workbook. (805) 875-8085
ASSISTED HOSPICE-BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at Assisted Hospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healing from the wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive setting
that allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process. Meets first Thursday of each month. Contact Robert Valerio (805) 722-1181
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Lompoc Valley Volunteer Nurses will be giving free blood pressure checks to keep you updated on the status of your blood pressure. Stay healthy and monitor your blood pressure with this free service! Facilitator: Lompoc Valley Nurses. BRAILLE INSTITUTE
The Braille Institute will be available the fourth Friday of the month to do low-cost vision care. This class is for patrons who are suffering from low vision which cannot be corrected with glasses. Presented by the Braille Institute of America. To schedule an appointment, please call 682-6222. Instructor: Braille Institute Staff.
BROWN BAG PROGRAM
The mission of the Brown Bag Program is to provide bags of groceries to low-income seniors as a supplement to their own food budget and to assist seniors with maintaining an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. To apply, please stop by and pick up an application.
Caring For the Caregiver
Need professional help caring for senior family members? We have a class for you too. On Thursday afternoons, to learn strategies, share common experiences and strengthen your coping skills along with various other supports. Family service agency endeavors to help caregivers help seniors. Call Valerie to make an appointment: 805-965-1001, x419
DOMINOS
Drop in and have some fun! Join others after lunch in a few games of Dominos. Have a good social time and experience the enjoyment of playing Dominos and an opportunity to catch up on the latest news.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
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If you have played party bridge or duplicate bridge before, or if you have been away from the game for a while, or if you want to hone your duplicate playing and convention skills, come and join us!
FINE & APPLIED ARTS PAINTING
This class offers beginning to advanced instruction in acrylic painting, using oil techniques, experimenting with a palette knife in color mixing, composition, values and techniques. Demonstration and lively class critique with valuable discussion are a vital part of each session. (Register at the Anderson Recreation Center) FIT INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING: FIT 101
This is an Arthritis based exercise program, SPONSORED BY Carnahan Therapy, to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Exercises are performed while sitting. Come join the fun!
The Senior Lounge has games available for your use at anytime. Feel free to stop in and play Scrabble, Monopoly, Yahtzee, Cards and Dominos.
GRIEF RECOVERY TRANSITION GROUP
This transition group is for those who have moved beyond grief, but still find the need to get together and talk about their loss and to be with each other for social and emotional support. Feel free to join our group.
HICAP ASSISTANCE
Assistance to Medicare beneficiaries for understanding their coverage, HMO'S and medical insurance. HICAP also assists with billing problems and appeals. Please call 1-800-434-0222 for appointments.
LOMPOC MAC USERS GROUP
LMUG meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to answer your questions about today’s new technology. Come and learn about your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
MOVIE MATINEE
If you don't go to the movies or own a VCR or DVD player, this is your chance to watch current movies! Join us for a fun afternoon enjoying a movie and some delicious popcorn on the last Friday of the month.
Rag Rug
Participants can bring their own projects to work on and share ideas with others in the group. Class will be working on, but not limited to: knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitch. This class is for seniors 50 and older.
STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS
Come and join a free Strength Training Class. Increase balance, coordination, and flexibility while having FUN. This class uses sitting and standing positions only to aid in a gentle approach to wellness. Terri, the instructor, makes this class fun and enjoyable.
TAI CHI FOR SENIORS
Instructor Yuka Freeman presents a gentle way to fight stress and increase flexibility and balance.
THE TEA LEAVES
Tea Leaves is a local group of women writers who meet the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Their
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group of 12 members conducts writing exercises and presents readings of their writings which can include prose or poetry and fiction or non-fiction for constructive critique. New guests are encouraged to attend three sessions to see if it is a good fit for them. To sign up for the group, please call: 875-8085
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Do you want to lose or maintain your weight? Then TOPS is for you. A World Wide organization with a local chapter, designed to help people lose weight through healthy eating, activities, and the support of fellow members. Our mission is to support our members as they Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Come join our weekly club and lose. Our leader is Kathleen Remington, and we meet every Thursday morning. Please call Kathleen at 736-1489 for more information.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
(805) Area Code: unless otherwise stated
AARP Tax Aide Program (888)227-7669
Adult Protective Services 737-6020
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Alzheimer’s Association 636-6432
Area Agency on Aging 925-9554
Brown Bag 967-5741, x102
CAC Senior Nutrition Program 310-1557
Central Coast - Senior Connection 928-2552
Community Kitchen 736-4882
Community Health Center 737-1169
Family Services Agency 735-4376
Food Pantry 737-4140
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling) 928-5663
Meals on Wheels 736-3257
Community Partners In Caring 737-1976 +62yr
Legal Aid 736-6582
Lompoc Hospital E. R. 737-3333
Lompoc Library 875-8775
Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare 740-0355
Lifeline (24-hour home emergency response) 740-2842
Dignity Health Hospice Care 739-3803, x1136
Dignity Health Senior Homecare 739-3830
Meals on Wheels 736-3257
Post Office (800) 275-8777
Senior Programs (Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center)__ 875-8085
Social Security Administration 934-2793
Social Services, Department of 737-7080
Vial of Life (800)510-2020
TRANSPORTATION PHONE NUMBERS
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SMOOTH 922-8476
AMTRAK (800) 872-7245
BREEZE (BUS TO-FROM SANTA MARIA, VAFB & LOMPOC) (800)417-2137
CENTRAL COAST SHUTTLE (BUS TO-FROM LAX) 928-1977
C.O.L.T. (CITY OF LOMPOC TRANSIT) 736-7666
GREYHOUND BUS 925-8841
LOMPOC TAXI 736-3636
SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT 681-4803
SANTA MARIA AIRPORT
COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING
805-736-7666
Colt Bus Service
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MONDAY- FR IDAY
Colt Black Route
o 6:18 am o 7:03 o 7:58 o 8:43 o 9:28 o 10:13 o 10:58 o 11:43
o 12:33 pm o 1:23 o 2:08 o 2:58 o 3:48 o 4:33 o 5:18 o 6:13
310-1557
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1-Feb 2-Feb 3-Feb
(wg) Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Pork Chop Beef FajitasDinner Roll (wg) Dinner Roll (wg) Tortilla
Vegetable Blend Sweet Potato Pinto BeansCarrots Peas
Pear Apple OrangeMilk Milk Milk
6-Feb 7-Feb 8-Feb 9-Feb 10-FebBeef Tacos (wg) Chicken Fideo Beef Stew Pork Carnitas Roast Turkey & Gravy(wg) Tortilla Broccoli (wg) Biscuit (wg) Tortilla (wg) Dinner Roll
Lettuce, Tomato, & Cheese Cabbage & Lemon Mashed Potato Vegetable Blend Peas & Carrots Broccoli
Orange Apple Pear Apple OrangeMilk Milk Milk Milk Milk
13-Feb 14-Feb 15-Feb 16-Feb 17-FebBaked Chicken Meat Loaf Beef & Broccoli Chicken Cordon Bleu
(wg) Buttered Pasta (wg) Dinner Roll (wg) Brown Rice (wg) Dinner RollSACK LUNCH Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Spinach Baked Potato
Peas BroccoliApple Pear Apple Orange
Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk20-Feb 21-Feb 22-Feb 23-Feb 24-Feb
Chicken Fajitas (wg) Macaroni & Beef Chicken Pozole Baked Tilapia(wg) Tortilla Broccoli (wg) Tortilla (wg) Buttered Pasta
CLOSED Pinto Beans Peas & Carrots SpinachCarrotsApple Pear Apple OrangeMilk Milk Milk Milk
27-Feb 28-FebPot Roast Barbecue Chicken Quarter
(wg) Biscuit (wg) Buttered PastaBroccoli Carrots
Orange AppleMilk Milk
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION NUTRITION SERVICES PROGRAM
February Adult Lunch Menu
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