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

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AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Center Staff Director of Recreation Joe Jacobs 812-5220 & Family Services jjacobs@ci.azusa.ca.

1 AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Center Staff Director of Recreation Joe Jacobs & Family Services Recreation Supervisor/ Lenore Gonzales Senior Services Recreation Leader Stefanie Fultz Nutrition Site Manager Mercedes Nava Ext Home Delivered Meal Mgr. Lynda Prewitt Ext Senior Office Specialist Jennifer Retana Ext Receptionist Gaby Dilluvio Case Manager Doris Brochu Kitchen Assistant Lydia Ramirez-Oda Chef Jerry Flores 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 210 Free- Citrus Ave. E. Foothill Barranca E. Alosta 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 November 2009 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 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER ADULT CLASSES 1134 S. Barranca, Azusa, CA (626) THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE AZUSA SENIOR CENTER. NON-SENIORS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THESE CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH THE AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. CERAMICS: Staff Fee: $25 per session Wed: 9am Noon Session 1: 9/2/09 11/6/09 Session 2: 11/9/09 1/29/10 EXERCISE CLASS: Ria Benbow Fee: $25 per semester Mon thru Fri: Low Impact: 9:15 am 10:45am Mon thru Fri: Chair Exercise: 10:45 am -11:45 Semester 1: 9/2/09 1/29/10 MACHINE KNITTING: Eliza Boughous Fee: $25 per session Mon: 9am Noon Session 1: 9/2/09 11/6/09 CASE MANAGEMENT By Doris Brochu Santa Anita Family Service Every Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Appointments ONLY Every Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Walk-In s Welcome Please call (626) to schedule an appointment with Doris. DRAWING & PAINTING: Carmen Armiento Fee: $25 per session Fri: 9am Noon Session 1: 9/2/09 11/6/09 Session 2: 11/9/09 1/29/10 KNITTING & CROCHETING: Veronika Delvaux Fee: $25 per session Thur: 9:00 am - Noon Session 1: 9/2/09 11/6/09 Session 2: 11/9/09 1/29/10 ESL - English as a Second Language : Nellie Perez Fee: Free Tue./Thurs.: 12:30 2:30 pm Legal Services Estate Planning & Elder Law 2nd Wednesday of each month Sara Polinsky, Attorney at Law Please call for an appt. (626) **Please Note: For the month of November, Sara will be seeing clients on Wednesday, November 18. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Thursday, Jan 14 Fee: $10.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival everyone will receive with his or her player s card $15 free play. We will stay a minimum of 6 hours, lunch will be on your own today. All passengers are required to bring a valid California I.D. or you will not receive casino incentives. Remember to bring your I.D. or Driver s License! Palm Springs Follies Featuring the Four Aces Friday, Feb 5 Fee: $60.00 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Return: 6:30 p.m. Spend the day in Palm Springs. We ll arrive in downtown for lunch on your own before the Palm Springs follies show at 1:30 pm. You will have main floor seating (included) at the Plaza Theater for the fabulous follies performance with headliners being The Four Aces today. We will return home after the show! 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. Thank you for your cooperation! Spend the Day at the Orange County Marketplace (Costa Mesa Swap Meet) Saturday, Mar 27 Fee: $10.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 3:30 p.m. Spend the day at the Orange County Marketplace in Costa Mesa, admission included. Enjoy shopping at the outdoor swap meet for some great bargains, everyday items, fruits & vegetables, interior & exterior décor and more! Meals are on your own today! Lots of walking on this trip, make sure to wear comfortable shoes! The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch & The Premier Outlet Mall Saturday, Apr 24 Fee: $40.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. At 10:30 am enjoy a self guided audio wagon tour at the Carlsbad Ranch of the flower fields (included). For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up approximately six to eight weeks each year. After the tour, we will spend the remainder of the day at the Carlsbad Premier Outlet mall for lunch and shopping time on your own. More Senior Trips on Next Page 3 11

TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE 1:00 pm Date: Movie: Type: FREE Nov 3 The Pink Panther 2 Comedy Nov 10 My Life in Ruins Romantic/Comedy Nov 17 Year One Comedy Nov 24 The Proposal Comedy YOU, ME, &

THE GAME ROOM 8 Ball Pool Tournament $5 Buy-In All money collected paid out to winners 1st & 2nd place Round Robin Play FREE Thursday Afternoon Movie Matinee Month 1:00 pm It s illegal to

1ST Container is FREE 2nd & 3rd Container $5 each For Azusa Residents Only. Call Refuse Hotline (626) 812-5198 for more details.

Join us for breakfast as we celebrate your spectacular spirit of volunteerism! This event is by invite only. Thursday, December 17 College Day! It s that time of year again!

The floats are being made for Jack in the Box and China Airlines by Festival Artists in the City of Azusa.

3 TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE 1:00 pm Date: Movie: Type: FREE Nov 3 The Pink Panther 2 Comedy Nov 10 My Life in Ruins Romantic/Comedy Nov 17 Year One Comedy Nov 24 The Proposal Comedy YOU, ME, & TIME! Wednesday, Nov. 4 Game Room 10:00 am 11:00 am Join us as we learn something new about the Wii each month. This month, we will learn how to play a new game! NOVEMBER 19 1:00 P.M. IN THE GAME ROOM 8 Ball Pool Tournament $5 Buy-In All money collected paid out to winners 1st & 2nd place Round Robin Play FREE Thursday Afternoon Movie Matinee Month 1:00 pm It s illegal to throw used syringes in the trash, yard waste barrels, recycling or compost bins Date: Movie: Type: Nov 5 The Mummy Action Nov 12 Moonstruck Romantic/Comedy Nov 19 Rules of Engagement Action 1ST Container is FREE 2nd & 3rd Container $5 each For Azusa Residents Only. Call Refuse Hotline (626) for more details. SAVE THE DATE Volunteer Breakfast Wednesday, December 2 8:30 am Breakfast Volunteers, please look for your invitation to arrive in the mail and mark your calendars. Join us for breakfast as we celebrate your spectacular spirit of volunteerism! This event is by invite only. Thursday, December 17 College Day! It s that time of year again! Have you ever seen our wonderful volunteers clipping dried flowers? These are artists renditions of the Rose Parade floats that the flowers will be used for. The floats are being made for Jack in the Box and China Airlines by Festival Artists in the City of Azusa. If you would like to assist in the fund raising efforts by clipping flowers, please sign up a the front desk. Every little bit helps! 8 Dinner/Dance: 5:30 10:00 pm $12 Dance Only: 7:00 10:00 pm $6 Great Food! Amazing Entertainment Dinner Served between 5:30 6:15pm 6 Thursday, November 19th Represent your favorite college by putting on your college wear. T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, flags, banners etc.

BE SURE TO SIGN IN AT REGISTRATION DESK TO RECEIVE YOUR TICKET NUMBER BEFORE 11:45 A.M. LUNCH IS SERVED AT NOON.

Advance reservations are forfeited at 11:45 am. Late arrivals will be added to the waiting list.

85 per meal. Guests under 60 shall pay $3.00 per meal.

Angeles Area Agency on Aging. All meals are served with milk, bread and margarine.

***Menus subject to change*** Starting Time for Mondays!

CHICKEN DIJON Parsley Noodles Corn Bread Peas & Carrots American Salad Tapioca Pudding MONDAY TUESDAY

Honeydew TACO SALAD Tex Mex Rice Tortilla Chips Pinto Beans Lettuce & Tomato Salad Cantaloupe CHIX NOODLE

Fried Chinese Noodles Normandy Vegetables Combination Salad Tapioca Pudding BBQ CHICKEN Lentil Soup Potato

Lettuce & Tomato Vanilla Pudding Orange Juice 10 17 November 2009 2 HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICH BAKED TURKEY

Bell Pepper Salad Pumpkin Bread 11 CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 23 PORK ORIENTAL POLISH SAUSAGE 24 25 30 Brown

reservation for a Monday, please be sure to check in before 11:15 or you will forfeit your lunch

Beef Stew Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Confetti Cabbage Slaw Seasonal Fruit 18 Split Pea Soup Scalloped

Veg. Soup Sweet Potato Corn Bread Broccoli Three-Bean Salad Lime Gelatin w/pineapple SWEET & SOUR PORK

Stuffing & Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Almandine Jellied Cranberry Salad Pumpkin Tart Orange Juice CENTER

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. All adults 60 years and older and their spouses are welcome to have lunch. The suggested donation is $1.85 per meal. Guests under 60 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 ROAST TURKEY Mashed Potatoes Carrot Coins Citrus Fruit Cup Baked Apple with Oatmeal Crumb Topping CHICKEN DIJON Parsley Noodles Corn Bread Peas & Carrots American Salad Tapioca Pudding MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS Buttered Zucchini Lettuce & Tomato Salad Cantaloupe or Honeydew TACO SALAD Tex Mex Rice Tortilla Chips Pinto Beans Lettuce & Tomato Salad Cantaloupe CHIX NOODLE CASSEROLE Green Beans & Tomato Spinach Salad Citrus Fruit Cup 9 16 CHICKEN CHOW MEIN Tomato Soup White Rice Fried Chinese Noodles Normandy Vegetables Combination Salad Tapioca Pudding BBQ CHICKEN Lentil Soup Potato Wedges Corn Bread Broccoli Spinach Salad Seasonal Fruit or Fruit Alternate CHEESEBURGER BBQ Beans Mexicorn Lettuce & Tomato Vanilla Pudding Orange Juice November HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICH BAKED TURKEY ROAST PORK with GRAVY or FISH HAWAIIAN CHICKEN Tomato Bisque Soup Rice Pilaf Green Peas Cabbage & Bell Pepper Salad Pumpkin Bread 11 CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 23 PORK ORIENTAL POLISH SAUSAGE Brown Rice Zucchini & Tomato Confetti Slaw Lemon Cake or Fruit Alternate Birthday Celebration 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 on Mondays. Beef Stew Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Confetti Cabbage Slaw Seasonal Fruit 18 Split Pea Soup Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Marinated Tomato, Green Pepper, Onion Salad Banana Oven Brown Chicken Beef Barley Veg. Soup Sweet Potato Corn Bread Broccoli Three-Bean Salad Lime Gelatin w/pineapple SWEET & SOUR PORK Chicken Noodle Soup White & Brown Rice Green Beans Cole Slaw Chocolate Cake SLICED TURKEY with GRAVY Stuffing & Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Almandine Jellied Cranberry Salad Pumpkin Tart Orange Juice CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 12 ROAST BEEF or BAKED FISH VERA CRUZ with LEMON SAUCE Parsiled Noodles Succotash Marinated Tomatoes, Green Peppers, & Onion Gingered Pears Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Lettuce Salad with Mandarin Oranges Banana Pudding VEGETABLE QUICHE or BAKED FISH with TARTAR SAUCE Rice Pilaf Green Beans with Red Peppers Broccoli Salad Seasonal Fruit CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

6th Annual Mystery Trip Tuesday, May 11 Fee: $43.

Return: 6:00 p.m. Our most popular trip of the year!

Lunch selections are: Hamburger, BBQ Chicken

Spend the Day in Santa Barbara Thursday, Jun 24 Fee:

Our stops will include downtown Santa Barbara and

Soc-Hop NOVMEBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (CONT.) Wed.

12:30 2:00 pm: Free Dance Practice Thurs.

Center Veterans If you are a Veteran who visits our

desk and leave your name, and the branch of the

Last day to leave this information is Tuesday,

5 6th Annual Mystery Trip Tuesday, May 11 Fee: $43.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 6:00 p.m. Our most popular trip of the year! Where we are going nobody knows; it s a secret! Lunch selections are: Hamburger, BBQ Chicken Sandwich, or a Fish Sandwich, please let us know when purchasing your ticket. Register early, this is sell-out every year! Spend the Day in Santa Barbara Thursday, Jun 24 Fee: $10.00 Leave: 8:00 a.m. Return: 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the day on your own in beautiful Santa Barbara. Our stops will include downtown Santa Barbara and Stearns Wharf for some great shopping, lunch will be on your own today. An Autumn Evening of Wine Tasting Senior Center Soc-Hop NOVMEBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (CONT.) Wed., Nov 25 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Agenda Meeting 12:30 2:00 pm: Free Dance Practice Thurs., Nov 26 CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY Fri., Nov 27 CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY Mon., Nov 30 1:00 pm: BINGO Thursday November 5 th, :00 a.m. Dining Room As We Pay Tribute To All of Our Senior Center Veterans If you are a Veteran who visits our Center on a regular basis, please visit our front desk and leave your name, and the branch of the armed forces in which you served. Last day to leave this information is Tuesday, November 3 rd, 2009 Thank You to All of Our Veterans! Diabetes Roundtable! Thursday, November 19 10:00 a.m. Dining Room 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. October 14 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. 12 2

Mondays 1:00 p.m. Cards go on sale 12:30 pm Minimum BINGO Pay-out $30 $7 Buys 2 Packs Minimum buy 10 games $5 Bingo program for adults 18 years and above. Sorry, no children allowed.

The cost will be $5 every Wednesday. Next BUNCO... Nov. 4th & 18th Mexican Train Dominoes Every Tuesday in the Dining Room 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Join us for a great game of Mexican Train Dominoes.

6 Mondays 1:00 p.m. Cards go on sale 12:30 pm Minimum BINGO Pay-out $30 $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.! Bring a Friend!!!! When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Where: Azusa Senior Center Dining Room Time: 1:00 pm Join us for some senior BUNCO fun! The cost will be $5 every Wednesday. Next BUNCO... Nov. 4th & 18th Mexican Train Dominoes Every Tuesday in the Dining Room 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 Wednesday Night Dinner & Bingo JANUARY 27th 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 Jan 25 DIAL- A- RIDE INFORMATION Transportation is offered for this event through our Transportation Department only if there is a minimum of 6 passengers; otherwise, transportation will be cancelled. To reserve your ride, please call Practice, brush-up or learn a new skill Second and Fourth Wednesdays 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Azusa Senior Center Dining Room Hosted by Trudy Hite and Al Villescas Music by CD THIS BULLETIN CAN BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME FOR 12 MONTHS FOR $5.00. Make check payable to City of Azusa Fred Angiano VOLUNTEER CORNER Tue., Nov 3 9:00 am Advisory Council Executive Board Meeting Thu., Nov 5 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Meeting Tue., Nov 10 1:00 pm Advisory Council Meeting Thu., Nov 25 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Agenda Meeting Trudy Hite NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Fred comes in almost every day to have lunch with us. Fred is known for greeting you with a friendly hello and makes sure to say goodbye before leaving. After lunch you will see him start to clear off the tables and sometimes empty the trash in the dining room. He is quick to clean a spill or alert staff. Fred loves to dress up for the different events we have, especially Halloween. His wife, Rosemary, will make his costume and they ll have a matching theme. He loves to dance and will forget about his aches and pains when he hits the dance floor during our holiday dances! Thank you Fred for all of your help! NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Trudy Hite is involved with a lot that goes on in our center. She s on the Bingo Committee, Advisory Council, and also was involved in forming the dance practice held at our center every second and fourth Wednesday. She plays Bingo every Monday, and also enjoys square dancing. She is a very busy lady! Trudy shares her good ideas and also helps within her church community. She enjoys watching roller derby and keeps very active as you can plainly see. Thanks again, Trudy for sharing your time and working hard to make this center even better! 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 T.V. room. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of others. 9

7 NOVEMBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Mon., Nov 2 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Nov 3 9:00 am: Advisory Executive Board Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: The Pink Panther 2 Wed., Nov 4 10:00 am: Wii Wednesday 1:00 pm: Bunco Thurs., Nov 5 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Council Meeting 11:00 am: Veteran s Day Tribute 1:00 pm: Movie: The Mummy Mon., Nov 9 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Nov 10 1:00 pm: Advisory Council Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: My Life in Ruins Wed., Nov 11 CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY Thurs., Nov 12 1:00 pm: Movie: Moonstruck Mon., Nov 16 9:30 am: Free Blood Pressure Screening by Red Cross Volunteers 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Nov 17 1:00 pm: Movie: Year One Wed., Nov 18 10:00 am: Sara Polinsky Estate Planning Attorney (by appointment) 10:00 am: Free Hearing Screening by Susan Boutault, Accurate Hearing System 1:00 pm: Bunco Thurs., Nov 19 Theme Day: College Day! 10:00 am: Diabetes Roundtable 10:30 am: An Hour with Irene 1:00 pm: Movie: Rules of Engagement 1:00 pm: Pool Tournament Mon., Nov 23 1:00 pm: BINGO Tues., Nov 24 11:30 am: Birthday Celebration 1:00 pm: Movie: The Proposal 1 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 AZUSA 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) NOV 6-8 D E A T H V A L L E Y W E E K E N D G E T A W A Y Share pp $ (Fri-Sun) 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS Sgl $ INCLUDES FULL BREAKFAST EACH MORNING! WEEKEND GETAWAY! CALL FOR FLYER! NOV T H A N K S G I V I N G I N L A U G H L I N, N E V A D A Share pp $ (Wed-Fri) AT THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL & CASINO Sgl $ BREAKFAST BUFFET AND THANKSGIVING DINNER BUFFET INLCUDED! That s right, with our Laughlin, NV Thanksgiving Getaway this year we re going back to the Riverside Hotel & Casino right on the river! Amenities will include 2 delicious buffets (including Thanksgiving Dinner, of course) and a casino funbook/funstrip. CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY FOR A FULLY DETAILED FLYER! DEC 7-11 C H R I S T M A S I N N E W Y O R K C I T Y Share pp $ (Mon-Fri) 5 UNFORGETTABLE DAYS Sgl $ This absolutely incredible holiday tour has been a H-U-G-E success year after year. And why not?, look at what we have included in this FULLY ESCORTED TOUR: transportation to LAX, roundtrip airfare, 4 nights deluxe accommodation (excellent midtown Manhattan accommodations in the center of Times Square), Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Rink, Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage ride, evening Holiday Lights Walking Tour (featuring Times Square, Lord & Taylor s world-famous animated windows, Macy s Christmas decorations and the Holiday Shops & Ice Rink at Bryant Park), a 3-hour narrated Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan Island (excellent picture-taking view of the Statue of Liberty, as we sail right up to her), city tour of New York City including Downtown & Uptown, Ground Zero, an opportunity for a Broadway show or even the Rockettes Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall (optional), PLUS believe it or not, ample free time to shop or visit any number of additional sights (United Nations, Greenwich Village, Ellis Island, Battery Park, museums, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center Observatory, etc., etc., etc.) WOW, we HAVE included it all! Start getting in shape now for this MUST DO active holiday adventure. FLYER! DEC H E A R S T C A S T L E A T C H R I S T M A S V I A A M T R A K Share $ (Tue-Wed) OCEANFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS Sgl $ A SELL OUT YEAR AFTER YEAR! We first transfer to Glendale for our scenic Amtrak train ride to Santa Barbara, where our bus meets up with us again to take us north to our oceanfront accommodations, the fantastic BW Cavalier Inn in San Simeon (everyone loves this place). This evening we enjoy our Hearst Castle tour (a combination of all 4 tours, beautifully decorated for the holidays including all docents in 20s period clothing), PLUS we return home by motorcoach with a stop in Solvang. Optional IMAX showing available. $75.00 deposit confirms your reservation with balance due by November 24, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR HEARST CASTLE TOUR INCLUDES APPROX. 300 STAIRS (not all at once, of course!). JAN 27-29, 2010 L A S V E G A S A T T H E F O U R Q U E E N S Share pp $ (Wed-Fri) DOWNTOWN CASINO CENTER Sgl $ TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE RECOMMENDED ON ALL OVERNIGHT TOURS 13

8 The day is yours to enjoy in the quaint Danish town of Solvang. Lunch will be on your own today along with plenty of time for sight seeing and for holiday shopping. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket! 10 AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS 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. Knott s Berry Farm Pathways to the Past Tour and lunch at Mrs. Knott s Chicken Restaurant Thursday, Nov 19 Fee: $28.00 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Return: 3:30 p.m. Today, we enjoy a Pathways to the Past tour at Knott s Berry Farm in Buena Park. We will arrive at 10:00 am and start our 2 hour guided tour (included) at the Ghost Town. Points of interest will also include the Blacksmith, the School House, take a train ride, enjoy some Indian storytelling at the Mystery Lodge and more! Lunch will follow after your tour at the famous Mrs. Knott s Chicken Restaurant. There will be plenty of time for browsing in the country stores before getting back on the bus. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket. SOLD OUT Spend the Day in Solvang Saturday, Dec 5 Fee: $29.00 Leave: 8:00 a.m. Return: 8:30 p.m. Wine Tailor, Antonino s Italian Restaurant and Viewing of the Alta Loma Holiday Lights Tuesday, Dec 15 Fee: $46.00 Leave: 3:00 p.m. Return: 9:00 p.m. At 3:45 pm we will check in for our tour (included) with The Wine Tailor in Rancho Cucamonga. Half of our group will be taken to the restaurant first for dinner and then their tour and wine bottling will follow after. You will have the opportunity to bottle and label your own wine to take home. Dinner (included) will be at Antonio s Italian Restaurant. You will have a choice of a pasta entrée or chicken served with a green salad, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Once everyone has finished their dinner and tour, we head back on the bus for a drive through some of Alta Loma s elite residential areas where they celebrate the holidays with beautiful displays. SENIOR CLUBS REGULAR ACTIVITIES ESPERANZA Sundays 1st & 3rd from 1:00 4:00 pm SENIOR CLUB Annual Dues: $5.00 Note: GOLDEN AGE CLUB Fridays Room 4 1st, 3rd from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Annual Dues: $3.00 GOLDEN OAKS BINGO TIME Thursdays Room 4 from 1:00-3:00 pm (Bingo after lunch; 5 cents a card) WRITING CLUB Thursdays Room 2 from 1:00-3:00 pm AN HOUR WITH IRENE Third Thursday at 10:30 am in the library 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 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. 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. Average Savings of 20% Free Enrollment & No limit on usage Coverage for all family members No age or income requirements 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

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

SENIOR MOMENTS. December Azusa Senior Center 740 North Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA (626) FAX (626) AZUSA SENIOR CENTER Recreation & Family Services Department Senior Center Staff Director of Recreation Joe Jacobs 812-5220 & Family Services jjacobs@ci.azusa.ca.us Recreation Supervisor/ Lenore Gonzales