SENIOR MOMENTS. April Azusa Senior Center 740 North Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA (626) FAX (626)

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1 AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Center Staff Director of Recreation Joe Jacobs & Family Services Recreation Supervisor/ Lenore Gonzales Senior Services Senior Recreation Leader/ Stefanie Fultz Program Coordinator Nutrition Site Manager Mercedes Nava Ext Home Delivered Meal Mgr. Lynda Prewitt Ext Senior Office Specialist Jennifer Retana Receptionist Gaby Dilluvio Case Manager Doris Brochu Kitchen Assistant Paul Hernandez Chef Jerry Flores Custodian A.J. Lira DIAL-A-RIDE Azusa Transit Center 10th & Vernon, Azusa, CA (626) Why stay inside? Call us for a ride! 605 Freeway E. Foothill Azusa Ave. N. Dalton Ave. Citrus Ave. 210 Freeway E. Foothill Barranca E. Alosta Ave. W. Route 66 City of Azusa Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Services Division Monthly Newsletter **A Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging Distinguished Site Award Recipient** SENIOR MOMENTS April 2013 Azusa Senior Center 740 North Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA (626) FAX (626) Open Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. And Friday 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Accessible to persons with disabilities The Center of Azusa for Services & Programs for adults age 50 and older. Come make new friends and renew acquaintances. The WELCOME mat is always out. Senior Moments is also available online at:

2 CITY OF AZUSA RECREATION ADULT CLASSES THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE AZUSA SENIOR CENTER. NON-SENIORS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THESE CLASSES. CERAMICS: Caselles CHINA PAINTING: Jones Fee: $80 for residents per session Fee: $80 for residents per session $84 for non residents per session $84 for non residents per session ($10 lab fee due first class for supplies) Thu: 9am 12:30 pm Wed: 9am Noon Sessions: 3/21/13 5/16/13 Session: 4/17/13 6/19/13 (No Class 3/28/13) EXERCISE CLASS: Benbow Fee: $20 for residents per session $24 for non residents per session Tue, Thu & Fri: (except 1st Fri. of ea. month) Low Impact: 9:15 am 10:15am Tue, Thu & Fri: (except 1st Fri. of ea. month) Chair Exercise: 10:45 am -11:45 Session: 4/2/13 5/24/13 CASE MANAGEMENT By Doris Brochu For Azusa Residents Every Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Appointments ONLY Every Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Walk-In s Welcome If you are not an Azusa resident but need assistance please call Santa Anita Family Services at Floral Design Class: Corella Fee: $35 for residents per session $39 for non residents per session (weekly supply fee determined by instructor) Tue: 9am Noon Sessions: 4/30/13 7/2/13 3 Legal Services Estate Planning & Elder Law 2nd Wednesday of each month Sara Polinsky, Attorney at Law Please call for an appt. (626) THIS BULLETIN CAN BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME FOR 12 MONTHS FOR $5.00. Make check payable to City of Azusa Spend the Day in San Pedro The U.S.S. Iowa BB-61 Wednesday, June 5 Fee: $46.00 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. At 10:15 am, we arrive at the newest attraction in the Port of San Pedro, CA The U.S.S. Iowa will be an interactive tour experience that will allow the visitor to experience what life at sea on board Battleship Iowa was like during active duty. Tours are self guided and NON-ADA compliant. At 1:00 pm we arrive for lunch (included) at the 22nd Street Landing Seafood Grill & Bar near the ship. Entrée choices are: Smoked Salmon Spinach Salad tossed with bacon, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms & cucumbers prepared in a creamy grilled apple vinaigrette dressing & shredded fried yams, or a Barbecue Chicken Salad with black beans, corn, and grilled onions, tossed with chipotle ranch dressing, or a Chicken Marsala braised in wild mushrooms marsala sauce, served over fettuccini, or a Penne Pasta Primavera tossed with fresh broccoli, spinach, mushrooms in a marinara sauce. All come with fresh baked bread, a non-alcoholic beverage and a chocolate chip mousse for dessert; then returning home. Azusa Senior Center Trip Refund Policy The Azusa Senior Center does not issue refunds for any cancellation made by the ticket purchaser. We will assist you by providing a list located on the bulletin board by the front counter, to be used to post your ticket availability. 11 Alpaca Hacienda & Old Towne Temecula Thursday, June 20 Fee: $15.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. This morning we will visit the Alpaca Hacienda for a guided tour, admission included. Enjoy a brief lecture on the history of the alpaca, basic husbandry, and general facts about alpacas. You can also hand feed the animals if desired, take lots of pictures, and learn about their fiber and how it is processed. There will also be a demonstration on how the fiber is handspun into yarn. We will stop in Old Towne Temecula for lunch and on your own; then to Tom s Farm in Corona. Spend the Day in Ventura with Lunch at Whale s Tail Restaurant Thursday, July 11 Fee: $42.00 Leave: 8:00 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. We will arrive at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum for a 1 hour docent led tour that features artwork that reflects maritime history from ancient times to the present along with a large display of the 18th Century bone POW ship models and some fabulous stories. We will then visit the Whale s Tail Restaurant for lunch. You will have your choice of: Top Sirloin Steak sandwich on sourdough cheese toast served w/fries, Chicken Marsala pan seared with olive oil & wine, or a Parmesan crusted Seabass topped with orange curry sauce. All meals come with Continued on next page

3 YOU, ME, & TIME! Wednesday, Apr 3 Game Room 10:00 am 11:00 am TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE 1:00 pm Date: Movie: Type: Apr 2 Moonrise Kingdom Romantic Apr 9 Skyfall Action Apr 16 Playing for Keeps Drama Apr 23 Argo Drama Apr 30 Alex Cross Suspense FREE FREE Thursday Afternoon Movie 1:00 pm Alfred Hitchcock Month Date: Movie: Type: Apr 4 Gridiron Gang Drama Apr 11 Dave Comedy Apr 18 Jurassic Park 3 Suspense Apr 25 Forces of Nature Comedy Diabetes Roundtable! Tuesday, April 16 10:00 a.m. These meetings offer both preventative and important information on this controllable disease. This is a good time to ask any questions that you might have. Sunday, April 28 Noon 6:00 p.m. Azusa City Hall Front Lawns FEATURING Great Food Vendors Homemade Craft Vendors Live Entertainment Free Activities for Kids Kentucky Derby Event Date: May 4th Time: 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: $7.00 Azusa Senior Center Patio Area Come celebrate the 139th Kentucky Derby with us as we enjoy all the festivities from the event. Enjoy food, games, raffles and the race on the Big Screen Casual Dress or Sunday Best!!! Tickets available at the front desk. Ladies Southern Hat Parade & Contest MENU: Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Corn Bread and Dessert Beware of Scams! There has been an increase of Senior Scams! Please make sure to check with our Azusa Business License Department to check references of contractors etc. You can call and they will be able to assist you. Memorial Day Tribute May 23 11:00 am Dining Room Join us in wearing red, white and blue as we pay tribute to our fallen soldiers today. Thursday, May 16 *Dinner & Dance: $12 5:30 10:00 pm *Dance Only: $ 6 7:00 10:00 pm Food Catered by: Max s Mexican Cuisine Spring Fling Dinner & Dance Entertainment By: Bobby Z Band Please remember to stop by and sign Birthday Cards for the homebound and Get-Well and Thinking Of You Cards that bring a little sunshine to others. The table is located in the lobby. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of others. 8 GOLDEN AGE TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER Friday, April am Noon Come and visit the Golden Age Club Fundraiser, raising funds for VFW overseas service people. 6 Purchase tickets by Mon., May 13 The City of Azusa Recreation and Family Services Department would like you to be aware that the Azusa Senior Center Code of Conduct is available at the Senior Center front desk.

4 BE SURE TO SIGN IN AT REGISTRATION DESK TO RECEIVE YOUR TICKET NUMBER BEFORE 11:45 A.M. LUNCH IS SERVED AT NOON. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Call (626) Advance reservations are forfeited at 11:45 am. Late arrivals will be added to the waiting list. If you make a reservation for a Monday, be sure to check in before 11:15 or you will forfeit your lunch reservation. All adults 60 years and older and their spouses are welcome to have lunch. The suggested donation is $1.85 per meal. Guests years shall pay $3.00 per meal. This program is funded in part through Title III of the Older Americans Act as amended by the County of Los Angeles Area Agency on Aging. All meals are served with milk, bread and margarine. Transportation is available to Azusa residents from Azusa Dial-a-Ride. Call (626) ***Menus subject to change*** Starting Time for Mondays! 11:30 AM MONDAY SLOPPY JOES Orange Juice Green Beans and Corn BBQ Beans Lettuce & Tomato & Pickle Gingered Pears SOFT CHICKEN TACOS Spanish Rice Pinto Beans Lettuce & Tomato Salad Orange Sections CHICKEN FAJITAS W/ PEPPERS & ONIONS Orange Juice Rice Pilaf w/brown Rice Carrot Coins Pinto Beans Lemon Cake BEEF FAJITAS Spanish Rice Pinto Beans Coleslaw Banana BAKED TURKEY Broccoli Sweet Potato Three-Bean Salad Gingered Pears 15 TUESDAY CHILI MACARONI Buttered Noodles Normandy Vegetables Sunshine Salad Cinnamon Spiced Apples 9 16 Birthday Celebration April 2013 WEDNESDAY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD Croutons Beef Barley Soup Whole Grain Roll Carrot & Raisin Salad Melon Medley ROTTESSERIE CHICKEN Green Beans and Corn Sweet Potato Spinach Salad Citrus Fruit Cup 22 CHICKEN DIVAN 23 STUFFED PEPPER Cauliflower 24 Mashed Potatoes Green Bean Salad Pineapple Chunks Cream of Celery Soup Buttered Noodles Corn Bread Broccoli Carrot & Raisin Salad Peanut Butter Cookie 7 THURSDAY 1 HOT TURKEY SANDWICH BEEF BURGUNDY CHICKEN W/GINGER Havard Beets 2 Tomato Bisque Soup Barley Mushroom Soup 4 Mashed Potatoes Broccoli & Carrot Slaw Egg Noodles Zucchini & Tomato Rice Pilaf Green Peas Apple Crisp w/oatmeal Spinach Salad w/mushrooms Cabbage & Bell Pepper Orange Pumpkin Bread 8 29 SHEPHERD S PIE Buttered Squash Soup w/ginger Spinach Salad w/oranges Banana HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICH Gravy Peas &Carrots Mashed Potatoes Confetti Cabbage Coleslaw Birthday Cake CHICKEN PARMESAN Chicken Veg. Barley Soup Buttered Spaghetti Mixed Vegetables Combination Salad Orange If you make a reservation for a Monday, please be sure to check in before 11:15 or you will forfeit your lunch reservation. Lunch is served at 11:30 am 25 FRIDAY BAKED FISH VERA CRUZ OR ITALIAN SAUSAGE Orange Juice Spaghetti w/marinara Sauce Italian Bread Normandy Vegetables Mixed Greens w/carrot Salad Vanilla Pudding 10 PORK ORIENTAL BAKED FISH W/CRUMB TOPPING Brown Rice OR BBQ BEEF Corn Bread Zucchini & Tomato Green Beans Confetti Slaw Potato Wedges Iced Chocolate Cake Marinated Tomato & Green Pepper Salad Oatmeal Cookie BEEF BURGUNDY Barley Lentil Soup Egg Noodles Stewed Tomatoes Green Pea Salad Tapioca Pudding BAKED FISH W/SUMMER VEG OR MEAT LOAF Corn Bread w/whole Grain Havard Beets Confetti Coleslaw Scalloped Potatoes Cantaloupe BAKED FISH W/CRUMB TOPPING OR CHILI EGG PUFF Orange Juice Wheat Bread Carrots Lettuce & Tomato Salad Chocolate Pudding 5 26

5 Ventura w/lunch Continued... a garden salad, fresh baked bread, a non-alcoholic beverage and chocolate mousse with raspberries for dessert. After lunch, we will be visiting the Channel Islands Visitors Center for a 25 minute video with time to visit the grounds and an opportunity to visit the observatory. Register early! Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket. Valley View Casino Wednesday, July 24 Fee: $22.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. Whether you love video poker, keno, penny, nickel, or higher denomination slots, you will find them at the Valley View Casino in Valley Center, CA. Valley View Casino is home to 2,000 of the newest and most exciting slots with San Diego s most innovative slot floor. If you are a first time player card holder, you will receive a free buffet lunch and you an possibly earn up to $20.00 in free play after 20 points are earned on your card. If you are a return card holder you will receive $2.00 off buffet and $15.00 in More Play. Please bring your players card when you register for the trip. Las Brisas & Casa Romantica Cultural Center Thursday, August 8 Fee: $40.00 Leave: 7:45 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. This morning we arrive into beautiful Laguna Beach for a brunch style 12 Breakfast (included) at Las Brisas. Enjoy made-to-order omelettes, fresh fruits, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pastries, orange juice, coffee, and more at the buffet. After brunch we will drive to San Clemente for a tour of the Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens located along the beach, admission included. You ll be taken on a tour of the Spanish Colonial Revival Estate of the founder of San Clemente. This is a 1 hour walking tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes! Spend the Day in Old Town San Diego Tuesday, August 20 Fee: $24.00 Leave: 8:45 a.m. Return: 6:30 p.m. Spend the day on your own in Old Towne San Diego. Historic Old Towne is filled with art and culture dating back to the 1700 s. There are 32 restaurants to choose from today for lunch on your own. Within walking distance there are a great many places to shop and dine with unique products and a quaint atmosphere. Bazaar Del Mundo, Fiesta de Reyes, the Old Towne Market and many boutique shops offer a variety of uncommon gifts. We will re-board the bus at 3:30 pm to head back home. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes! U.S. Navy SeeBee Tour Thursday, Sep 12 More Information to Come Soon! APRIL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (CONT.) Mon., Apr 29 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Apr 30 11:30 am: Birthday Luncheon 1:00 pm: Movie: Alex Cross Important Information Regarding the Partial Closure of Dalton Ave. February 18, 2013 Mid April 2013 You will have access to the Azusa Senior Center. Dial-A-Ride will still be available for pick-up and drop off to and from the center. The senior center parking lot will be available, but we will only have one entrance and exit. The northern exit will be closed. Upon exiting the parking lot, you will only be able to travel south. Thank you for your patience during this time of construction. If you should have any questions, please feel free to speak to Lenore Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor. Azusa Senior Center 25th Anniversary Cookbook On Sale! $10.00 The Azusa Senior Center s 25th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook is on sale at the senior center front desk. Our cookbook has over 50 recipes. Don t miss out, buy your cookbook now! Monday, April 8 th Lobby 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Kick off spring time with a Craft Fair! Craft vendors will be with us today, selling their home made craft items. This is a great time to buy those handmade gifts for your loved ones or for yourself. 2 BBQ Hot Dogs, Chips & Drink for $2 Proceeds Benefit Senior Programs

6 Mondays 1:00 p.m. Cards go on sale 12:30 pm Minimum BINGO Pay-out $50 $7 Buys 2 Packs Minimum buy 10 games $5 Bingo program for adults 18 years and above. Sorry, no children allowed. Last Dial-A-Ride Pick Up at 4:00p.m.!! When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Where: Azusa Senior Center Dining Room Time: 1:00 pm Wednesday Night Dinner & Bingo April 24 5:30 p.m. Dinner $5.00 6:30 p.m. Bingo BINGO Doors open at 5:00 p.m. All adults 18 years and over $5 Buy-In 10 Games $7 Buys 2 Packs **Bingo does not require reservations** Please pre-register for dinner by Monday, Apr 22 **DIAL- A- RIDE INFORMATION** Transportation is offered for this event through our Transportation Department only if there is a minimum of 6 stops booked the day before; otherwise, transportation will be cancelled. To reserve your ride, please call Tue., Apr 2 Thu. Apr 4 Tue., Apr 9 Thu. Apr 25 Advisory, Nutrition & Bingo Council Meetings Christell Hutchison 9:00 a.m. Advisory Executive Meeting 9:00 a.m. Nutrition Site Council Meeting 1:00 p.m. Advisory Council Meeting 9:00 a.m Nutrition Site Agenda Meeting VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH Christell Hutchison is a busy volunteer. She helps with Bingo every Monday and at our Wednesday night Bingo once a month. Christell delivers meals to our homebound seniors every Wednesday with her husband, Hutch. She is a member of our center s Advisory Council and also a member of our Nutrition Site Council. In her spare time she enjoys cooking for her church events and also upon special request will cook for her special friends at the Sheriff s department in L.A. Christell is always lending a hand at our socials, dances and special events. She is very special. Thanks, Christell! VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH Join us for some senior BUNCO fun! The cost is $5. Next BUNCO. April 3 & 17 Bring a Friend!!! Mexican Train Dominoes Every Tuesday in the Lobby 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Join us for a great game of Mexican Train Dominoes. If you don t know how to play, we will teach you! 5 It s illegal to throw used syringes in the trash, yard waste barrels, recycling or compost bins 1ST Container is FREE 2nd & 3rd Container $5 each For Azusa Residents Only. Call Refuse Hotline (626) for more details. Linda Aguirre Linda Aguirre is a wonderful lady who helps with Bingo on Mondays. She served in our Nutrition Site Council for a few years and was always so helpful. Linda has a good personality and she can make you laugh in no time! She also volunteers at the VFW and really has a heart for our servicemen and supports them well. Even though she sometimes struggles physically at times, it doesn t stop her giving of her time and we appreciate her so much. Thanks again, Linda, you re also so special! The Azusa Senior Center & Azusa Woman s Club Are available to rent for your special occasions, family gatherings, meetings and celebrations. Please call for rates and availability. 9

7 APRIL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Mon., Apr 1 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Apr 2 9:30 am: Advisory Executive Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Moonrise Kingdom Wed., Apr 3 10:00 am: Wii Wednesday in the Game Room 1:00 pm: Bunco Thurs., Apr 4 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Council Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Gridiron Gang Mon., Apr 8 9:30 am 1:00 pm: Spring Craft Fair 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Apr 9 1:00 pm: Advisory Council Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Skyfall Wed., Apr 10 10:00 am: Sara Polinsky Estate Planning Attorney (by appointment) Thu., Apr 11 1:00 pm: Movie: Dave Mon., Apr 15 10:00 am: Free Red Cross Blood Pressure 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Apr 16 10:00 am: Diabetes Roundtable Discussion (library area) 1:00 pm: Movie: Playing for Keeps Wed., Apr 17 1:00 pm: Bunco Thurs., Apr 18 1:00 pm: Movie: Jurassic Park 3 Mon., Apr 22 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Apr 23 1:00 pm: Movie: Argo Wed., Apr 24 5:30 pm: Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30 pm: Wednesday Night Bingo Thu., Apr 25 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Agenda Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Forces of Nature TRAVEL TIME TOURS Travel Time Tours of San Dimas and the CITY OF AZUSA SENIOR CENTER are pleased to offer the following ONE-DAY, OVERNIGHT, and EXTENDED tours. Trip Flyers and Registration are available now at the AZ- USA SENIOR CENTER Reception Desk! STOP BY AND SEE US TODAY! PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: TRAVEL TIME TOURS ============================================================================= PICK-UP POINT: West Covina, FOOD 4 LESS/Mega Shoes (corner of Puente & Azusa Avenues) APR Y O S E M I T E N A T I O N A L P A R K Share pp $ (Fri-Sun) 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS Sgl $ INCLUDES DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST DAILY! FANTASTIC WEEKEND GETAWAY! Located in central California on the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada, this mountainous region offers unusual beauty, breathtaking scenery, and numerous waterfalls. The waterfalls are never more spectacular than in the spring. Highlights include Wawona Hotel, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Village, the historic Ahwahnee Hotel and even a visit to picturesque Bass Lake. Accommodations will once again be just outside the Park in Oakhurst at the Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites (formerly Shilo Inn). MAY 5-9 N E W Y O R K C I T Y SPRINGTIME ON BROADWAY Share pp $ (Sun-Thur) 5 MORE UNFORGETTABLE DAYS Sgl $ This tour is a direct result of our hugely popular Christmas in New York tour we offer each December. Same GREAT non-stop flight to New York City, same GREAT hotel (The Edison, excellent midtown Manhattan Times Square property) and another GREAT itinerary. Highlights: Broadway show, narrated City Tour, 3-hour fully narrated Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan and (optional) Central Park Carriage ride. We See it All : Central Park, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick s Cathedral, 5 th Avenue, Harlem, Greenwich Village, Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Battery Park, Empire State Building (additional cost for ride to the top), Ground Zero (yes, we have a timed GROUP reservation to visit the recently opened 9/11 MEMORIAL), and much, much more. And of course, your airfare is included! Start getting in shape now for this MUST DO active tour. CALL OFFICE TO- DAY FOR FULLY DETAILED DAY-TO-DAY FLYER! MAY R I V E R S I D E H O T E L & C A S I N O G E T A W A Y Share pp $ (Wed-Fri) 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS ZERO REGRETS! Sgl $ INCLUDES THREE DELICIOUS BUFFETS! That s right, our Laughlin, Nevada, getaway this month will be back to Don Laughlin s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino: Laughlin s first casino. Optional: Don s Celebrity Theatre show with excellent Front/Center seating will be available too... more info soon. FLYER! MAY G R A N D A L A S K A L A N D T O U R Share pp $ (Friday) 10 DAY 9 NIGHT INTERIOR ALASKAN ADVENTURE Sgl $ PLUS AIRFARE (approx $500). INCLUDES BREAKFAST DAILY PLUS SEVERAL OTHER MEALS! Fullyescorted tour upon arrival at Anchorage hotel. Highlights: deluxe motorcoach transportation, Anchorage (3 nights), Valdez (2 nights), Fairbanks (2 nights), Denali Park (2 nights), cruise Prince William Sound to Columbia Glacier, Chena River Cruise aboard grand sternwheeler, Alaska Railroad between Denali Park and Anchorage, Denali Park Tundra Wilderness Tour (looking for bear, moose, caribou, sheep, and more), 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, PLUS Welcome & Farewell Dinner Parties, and much more! CALL FOR FLYER! MAY 30 JUN 3 OUR NATION S CAPITOL: D I S T I N C T I V E L Y D. C. Share pp $ (Thur-Mon) ANOTHER 5 DAY 4 NIGHT 1 HOTEL TOUR Sgl $ TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE RECOMMENDED ON ALL OVERNIGHT TOURS 1 13

8 Sponsored by the City of Azusa Senior Center. Trip reservations are accepted at the Senior Center Reception Desk. Sign-ups for new trips open to residents and non-residents beginning on the first business day of this month. Your cooperation will be appreciated by having the correct amount of cash or check made payable to the City of Azusa. The Endeavor at the California Science Center Thursday, April 11 Fee: $21.00 Leave: 9:30 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m. AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS Today you will visit the California Science Center for a self guided tour, admission included. The public will be able to view the shuttle in the Endeavor Display Pavilion, located just outside the main Science Center Building, while a new Air and Space Center is being built. When completed, Endeavor will be the centerpiece of this new building, a 200,000 square foot master plan. Combining, an exceptional collection of aeronautic and space artifacts with immersive experiences and hands-on, inquiry-based exhibits, the Air and Space Center will inspire guests to explore the scientific concept underlying aeronautics and the formation and exploration of our universe. We will have a short stop for lunch (on own) at L.A s own Farmer s Market and then we will be off to Downey for a visit at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. This is a self guided tour that allows you to have a hands-on technology inside the 20,000 square foot visitor s center with visual teaching exhibits and more! SOLD OUT 10 Spend the Day at the Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens Friday, April 26 Fee: $20.00 Leave: 11:00 a.m. Return: 6:00 p.m. First stop today will be into Pasadena for lunch (on your own) at the Souplantation from 11:30 am 12:45 pm. After lunch we drive into the beautiful area of San Marino for a visit to the Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens, admission included. Tours are self-guided. The library houses one of the world s greatest collection of rare books and manuscripts along with 120 acres of gardens. The main Gallery contains one of the finest collections of full-length 18th century British portraits to be found outside of Britain, and provides and unrivaled opportunity to study British art. Tours last up to 2 1/2 hours, then we will return home. MYSTERY TRIP #2 Wednesday, May 22 Fee: $50.00 Leave: 9:30 a.m. Return: 6:30 p.m Register now for this popular trip, this is a sell-out every year! Make sure to bring a light jacket and wear comfortable shoes. SENIOR CLUBS REGULAR ACTIVITIES ESPERANZA Sundays 1st & 3rd from 1:00 4:00 pm SENIOR CLUB Annual Dues: $5.00 GOLDEN AGE CLUB First Friday Room 4 from 11:00 1:30 pm Annual Dues: $3.00 GOLDEN OAKS BINGO TIME Thursdays Dining Room from 1:00-3:00 pm (Bingo after lunch; 5 cents a card) WRITING CLUB Thursdays Room 2 from 1:00-3:00 pm **BILLIARDS Mon. 8:30 am 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Tues. & Fri. 10:30 am closing Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 am 4:00 pm BINGO Mondays: 1:00 pm in Dining Room **PING PONG Mon. 1:00-2:00 pm Tues. & Fri. 8:30-10:30 am Average Savings of 20% Free Enrollment & No limit on usage Coverage for all family members No age or income requirements Recycling bins are located at the northwest side of the parking lot. Please support your center by utilizing these bins. Items accepted are plastics, aluminum cans, mixed papers and newspapers. RECYCLE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE Azusa Pacific University student nurse, will be here on Tuesdays from 9 11:30am to answer health questions and on Thursdays from 9:30 11:30am for blood pressure screening. **GAME ROOM WILL BE CLOSED NOW THRU APRIL 9, 2013, DUE TO TAX APPOINTMENTS LOWER THE COST OF YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS! Start saving today with City of Azusa prescription discount card! The prescription discount card is easy to use and can be used anytime your prescription is not covered by insurance. 4 No limit on how many times you use the card 9out of 10 pharmacies participate Card available at the Azusa Senior Center For more information call