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 812-5115 Senior Services lmgonzales@ci.azusa.ca.us Senior Recreation Leader/ Stefanie Fultz 812-5139 Program Coordinator sfultz@ci.azusa.ca.us Nutrition Site Manager Mercedes Nava Ext. 5355 mnava@ci.azusa.ca.us Home Delivered Meal Mgr. Lynda Prewitt Ext. 5303 lprewitt@ci.azusa.ca.us Senior Office Specialist Jennifer Retana 812-5180 jretana@ci.azusa.ca.us Receptionist Gaby Dilluvio 812-5204 gdilluvio@ci.azusa.ca.us Case Manager Doris Brochu 812-5179 Doris-safs@ci.azusa.ca.us Kitchen Assistant Paul Hernandez Chef Jerry Flores DIAL-A-RIDE Azusa Transit Center 10th & Vernon, Azusa, CA (626) 812-5206 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 2011 Azusa Senior Center 740 North Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 812-5204 FAX (626) 969-5611 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: www.ci.azusa.ca.us.
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 Fee: $80 for residents per session $84 for non residents per session Wed: 9am Noon Session: 11/16/11-01/11/12 EXERCISE CLASS: Benbow Fee: $20 for residents per session $24 for non residents per session Tue and Thu: Low Impact: 9:15 am 10:15am Tue and Thu: Chair Exercise: 10:45 am -11:45 Session: 11/15/11 01/12/12 CASE MANAGEMENT By Doris Brochu 626-812-5179 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 626-358-1185. MACHINE & HAND KNITTING: Boughous Fee: $60 for residents per session $64 for non residents per session Mon: 9am Noon Sessions: 11/01/12 02/06/12 CHINA PAINTING: Jones Fee: $80 for residents per session $84 for non residents per session Thu: 9am 12:30 pm Sessions: 11/17/11 01/19/12 YOGA : Fee: $60 for residents per session $64 for non residents per session Fri: 9:15am 11:00 am Semester: 12/01/11 01/27/12 Azusa Adult School 626-852-8400 English as a Second Language: Tue. & Thu. 1:00 2:00 pm Instructor: Perez Fee: $15 3 Legal Services Estate Planning & Elder Law 2nd Wednesday of each month Sara Polinsky, Attorney at Law Please call for an appt. (626) 812-5204 THIS BULLETIN CAN BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME FOR 12 MONTHS FOR $5.00. Make check payable to City of Azusa Mystery Trip #1 Wednesday, Jan 25 Fee: $42.00 Leave: 10:00 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. Kick off our 25th Anniversary Year with the very popular Mystery Trip. This year, we have added an extra Mystery Trip. Where are we going? Leave that to us, you won t be disappointed! Remember to dress comfortably, and be ready for a great day! Register early, this will certainly sell-out! Brunch Style meal included. Palm Springs Follies Wednesday, Feb 8 Fee: $60.00 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Return: 6:30 p.m. Spend the day in beautiful Palm Springs where it is always sunny! Everyone will have time for lunch (on your own) in downtown before we check in at The Plaza theatre for a matinee performance of the fabulous Palm Springs Follies (admission included). Today s headliner will be Maureen McGovern. This Grammy-nominated artist is now making her long awaited Follie s debut. Her first hit was The Morning After from the motion picture The Poseidon Adventure. Her follow up hits include, We May Never Love Like This Again and Can You Read My Mind?. Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary, A Year of Adventures! 11 Los Angeles International Airport/ Flight Path Learning Center Museum Thursday, Feb 23 Fee: $32.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 4:00 p.m. Today we drive into L.A. where you will have a rare opportunity to take a tour at the Los Angeles International Airport at the Flight Path Learning Center Museum. The museum features model airplanes, photographs, airline uniforms and other memorabilia. Through the many windows that look out onto the runways at LAX, we can watch airplanes take off and land as they listen to the air traffic controllers in the tower. You will also have an opportunity to watch a film about the history of Los Angles World Airports. Next, we will travel to Clifton s for lunch (included) where you will have a choice of entrees with side dishes, desserts, and a beverage. And last, we will visit Hollyhock House at Barnsdall designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and considered to be his finest work. Highlights of the house include Mayan-influenced stone carvings throughout the exterior and interior, stained glass, special designed furniture by Wright and more. AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS (cont.) 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.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE 1:00 pm Date: Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29 Movie: Zoo Keeper Fast Five Green Lantern Captain America Thor FREE Date: Nov Nov Nov Nov Type: Comedy Action Action Action Action Thursday Afternoon Movie Matinee Month 1:00 pm Movie: 3 10 17 24 FREE Type: Legally Blonde Comedy Mrs. Doubt Fire Comedy Bringing Down the House Comedy Center Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday YOU, ME, & TIME! Diabetes Roundtable! Wednesday, November 2 Game Room 10:00 am 11:00 am Thursday, Nov. 17 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. Volunteer Breakfast Wednesday, December 7 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 amazing volunteer spirit. This event is by invite only. Winter Family Fiesta & Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Sun., Dec. 4th City Hall Front Lawn Noon-6:00 pm Event activities include: Holiday Craft Boutique, Holiday Entertainment, Snow, Ice Skating Rink, Carriage Rides, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors and More! Christmas Caroling Tue., Dec. 13th 10:00 am Share the holiday spirit as we visit various city departments to share our singing talents. Thursday, December 15 Dinner & Dance Dance Only 5:30 pm $12 7:00 pm $6 Dinner served between 5:30 6:15 pm Limited spaces, sign up at the front desk. Short rehearsal on Mon., Dec. 12 at 9:30 am od & Great Fo ent m in a rt Ente Save t he Date! The Azusa Senior Center & Azusa Woman s Club Are available to rent for your special occasions, family gatherings, meetings and celebrations. Please call 626-812-5204 for rates and availability. Cumbias When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month Cha Chas Time: 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 8 Autumn Wine Tasting Oct. 2011 Hosted by Al Villescas & Trudy Hite 6 Corridos Latin Music
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) 812-5204. 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 50-59 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) 812-5206. ***Menus subject to change*** Starting Time for Mondays! 11:30 AM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 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. ROAST PORK Mashed Potatoes Buttered Zucchini Lettuce & Tomato Salad Citrus Fruit Cup MEAT LOAF Chicken Veg. Barley Soup Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower Green Bean Salad Pineapple Chunks BAKED HERBED CHICKEN Tomato Soup Rice Pilaf Brussel Sprouts & Carrots Combination Salad Tapioca Pudding 7 68 NOVEMBER 2011 TURKEY A LA KING Cream of Celery Soup Buttered Egg Noodles Corn Bread Broccoli Carrot & Raisin Salad Oatmeal Cookies 1 2 BEEF STEW Boiled Potatoes Stew Vegetables Confetti Cabbage Slaw Seasonal Fruit BEEF FAJITAS Spanish Rice Flour Tortilla Pinto Beans Cole Slaw Banana OVEN BROWN CHICKEN Beef Barley Veg. Soup Sweet Potato Biscuit Broccoli Three Bean Salad Gingered Pears 3 FRIDAY BAKED FISH W/ CRUMB TOPPING OR CHILI EGG PUFF 4 Orange Juice Oven roasted Potatoes Parsley Carrots Chocolate Pudding 9 10 7 11 CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY HOT TURKEY SANDWICH Havard Beets Broccoli & Carrot Slaw Apples Crisp w/ Oatmeal PORK ORIENTAL Brown Rice Zucchini & Tomato Confetti Slaw Lemon Cake 14 SWEET & SOUR PORK Chicken Noodle Soup White Rice Chinese Vegetable Blend Mandarin Oranges Citrus Fruit Cup 15 CREOLE CHICKEN Lentil Soup Potato Wedges Peas & Carrots Cole Slaw Banana Pudding 21 22 23 28 SLOPPY JOES Orange Juice BBQ Beans Green Beans & Corn Lettuce & Tomato Sald Gingered Pears CHICKEN A LA MORRISON Parslied Noodles Peas & Carrots American Salad Birthday Cake Birthday Celebration CHICKEN W/ GINGER Barley Mushroom soup Rice Pilaf Green peas Cabbage & Bell Pepper Salad Pumpkin Bread 29 SHEPHERD S PIE Split Pea Soup 30 Mashed Potatoes Spinach Salad w/ Oranges Banana SLICED TURKEY W/GRAVY 16 Orange Juice 17 Stuffing Mashed Potatoes & Cornbread Green Bean Almandine Jellied Cranberry Salad Pumpkin Tart Thanksgiving Celebration CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 24 BAKED FISH VERA CRUZ OR ROAST BEEF Mashed Potatoes Corn Bread Broccoli Carrot & Pineapple Salad Chocolate Cake CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 18 25 7
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Wednesday, Mar 14 Fee: $10.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 6:30 p.m. Spend the day at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio; check in will be at 10 am. Upon arriving, everyone will receive with their players card a free $15 coin coupon to redeem in the casino. This is a 6 hour stay. Lunch will be on your own today. *Please Note: In order to receive you $15 coin coupon, each person must complete the manifest form upon registering and also have a valid CA I.D. Bingo sessions begin at 2:30 pm. There are also 5 different restaurants to choose from along with a Starbucks and a snack bar in the bingo area. We will depart for home by 4:45 pm. Register early! Getty Villa Museum & Lunch at Paradise Cove in Malibu Thursday, Mar 29 Fee: $45.00 Leave: 9:30 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. Spend the day at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. This is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of arts and cultures of Ancient Rome, Greece, and Etruria. Features include Roman-inspired architecture and gardens, antiques, paintings, sculptures, theater and a Trojan War story. Lunch is included prior to our arrival at the museum at the Paradise Cove in Malibu. At time of registration please choose: An angus burger, fried fish sandwich or a char-broiled chicken sandwich. All entrees come with coleslaw, a nonalcoholic beverage, and dessert. Spend the Day in L.A with Lunch at The Famous HMS Bounty Restaurant and Skirball Cultural Center Thursday, Apr 12 Fee: $33.00 Leave: 10:30 a.m. Return: 6:00 p.m. Start the day with lunch at the famous HMS which is one of the last true Old Hollywood restaurants and is a classic L.A. treasure. Enjoy a choice of freshly prepared Salmon, a Petite New York Steak, roast chicken or a pork chop. All meals served with mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable, rolls a non-alcoholic beverage & ice cream for dessert; please select upon registration. Then, we begin our afternoon with a visit at the Skirball Cultural Center. The museum explores the history of the Jewish people and has a core exhibition Vision & Values: Jewish Antiquity to America. San Diego Wild Animal Park Tuesday, Apr 24 Fee: $64.00 Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. At approx. 10:30 am we will arrive at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in Escondido (admission included) home to more than 3,200 animals including elephants, tiger, rhinos, as 400 species roam freely over the Condor Ridge. Your admission includes the Journey into Africa tram ride. This is a 25 min. tram ride that covers 2.5 miles and brings you eye to eye with animals in the large African field exhibit. Lunch will be on your own today in Nairobi Village. Remember to dress comfortably 12 and wear walking shoes! NOVEMBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (CONT.) Tue., Nov 22 1:00 pm: Movie: Captain American Wed., Nov 23 12:30 2:00 pm: Latin Dance Practice (Free!) Thu., Nov 24 Senior Center Closed for Holiday Fri., Nov 25 Senior Center Closed for Holiday Mon., Nov 28 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Nov 29 11:30 am: Birthday Luncheon 1:00 pm: Movie: Thor Join us on Wednesday, November 9th At 11 am in the 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 branch of service. The Azusa Senior Center Walking Club Who: All Seniors, Ages 55 and over. This is a very active activity; wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Also, please bring a bottle of water. When: Thursday, November 17 Thursday, December 15 City of Azusa Recreation & Family Services Department along with L.A. County Public Health Dept. Free Flu Shot Clinic Thursday, November 10 9:00 am 11:30 am Or while supplies last Available to all 6 months and older. Time: 9:30 a.m. ~ Walk will last approximately 45-60 minutes. Registration: Please register at the front desk, please register by the Wednesday before walk. Starting Point: Please meet at the front desk the day of walk Do you enjoy walking? Join us for Walking Thursdays! Each month we will walk to a new destination, count our steps, and possibly stop somewhere for a treat too! 2
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.! 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. 2 & 16 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! Wednesday Night Dinner & Bingo January 25 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. 23 **DIAL- A- RIDE INFORMATION** Transportation is offered for this event through our Transportation Department only if there is a minimum of 6 passengers booked the day before; otherwise, transportation will be cancelled. To reserve your ride, please call 626-812-5206. Bring your library card or apply for one at the Bookmobile. To apply, you will need a current picture I.D. & proof of current address (recent bill or statement) The Azusa Library Bookmobile is Coming to the Azusa Senior Center!!! Dates: Wed., Nov. 9 Time: 10:30 am 11:30 am 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 5 Advisory, Nutrition & Bingo Council Meetings Tue., Nov 1 9:00 am Advisory Executive Meeting Thu., Nov 3 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Meeting Tue., Nov 8 1:00 pm Advisory Council Meeting Thu., Nov 17 9:00 am Nutrition Site Council Agenda Meeting Mon., Dec 5 9:00 am Bingo Executive Meeting Marco Cauich 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. 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 626-812-5249 and they will be able to assist you. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Marco Cauich comes in a couple times a week with his wife Eladia. They both always stop by the front desk to say good morning and ask how everyone is. Marco will pass out the soup for the guests at our center. He is always friendly and quite a gentleman. Marco is always willing to lend a helping hand and will pick up an extra meal or two for those at his table that need assistance. Thanks for your help, Marco. 9 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) 812-5198 for more details.
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Tue., Nov 1 9:00 am: Advisory Executive Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Zoo Keeper Wed., Nov 2 10:00 am: Wii Wednesday 1:00 pm: Bunco Thurs., Nov 3 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Council Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Legally Blonde Mon., Nov 7 1:00 pm: BINGO Tue., Nov 8 1:00 pm: Advisory Council Meeting 1:00 pm: Movie: Fast Five Wed., Nov 9 10:00 am: Sara Polinsky Estate Planning Attorney (by appointment) 10:30 am: Bookmobile visits Senior Center 11:00 am: Veterans Tribute 12:30 2:00 pm: Latin Dance Practice (Free!) Thurs., Nov 10 9:00 11:30 am: Free Flu Shot Clinic 1:00 pm: Movie: Mrs. Doubt Fire Fri., Nov. 11 Senior Center Closed for Holiday Mon., Nov 14 Senior Center Closed for Holiday Tue., Nov 15 1:00 pm: Movie: Green Lantern Wed., Nov 16 1:00 pm: Bunco Thurs., Nov 17 9:00 am: Nutrition Site Agenda Meeting 9:30 am: Walking Club Meets in Lobby 10:00 am: Diabetic Roundtable 1:00 pm: Movie: Bringing Down the House 1:00 pm: Pool Tournament Mon., Nov 21 10:00-11:00am: Free Blood Pressure Screening by Red Cross Volunteers 1:00 pm: BINGO 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 4-6 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 $329.50 (Fri-Sun) 3 DAYS + 2 NIGHTS = 5 MEALS Sgl $379.50 SPACE STILL AVAILABLE AS WE GO TO PRESS, BUT HURRY! Tour highlights include two nights deluxe accommodations in Armargosa, Nevada (Death Valley) at the Longstreet Inn & Casino (includes 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and one box lunch), admission to historic Scotty's Castle, and extensive sightseeing that includes Furnace Creek Ranch, Borax Museum, Death Valley Visitor Center with film, Zabriskie Point, Shoshone, Harmony Borax Works, Sand Dunes, Badwater, Ubehebe Crater, and Stove Pipe Wells. NOV 9-12 A N A R I Z O N A O L D W E S T A D V E N T U R E Share pp $499.50 (Wed-Sat) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS 1 HOTEL Sgl $649.50 INCLUDES DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND EVENING COCKTAILS! Return with us, now, to those thrilling days of yesteryear... as we journey through Arizona s Old West. Tour highlights will include 3 nights deluxe accommodations in Tucson and Tombstone, admission to Old Tucson Studios, Bisbee Lavender Pit Mine Tour (a true highlight each year), narrated tour of Kartchner Caverns (more than 50,000 years old, yet unknown until just 1974) and of course, Tombstone, Arizona ( The Town Too Tough To Die, complete with a Shootout at the O.K. Corral ). CALL OUR OF- FICE TODAY FOR FLYER! NOV 23-25 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 $189.50 (Wed-Fri) AT THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL & CASINO Sgl $249.50 BREAKFAST BUFFET AND THANKSGIVING DINNER BUFFET ALWAYS 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 OF- FICE TODAY FOR A FULLY DETAILED FLYER! DEC 2-3 H E A R S T C A S T L E A T CHRISTMAS VIA A M T R A K Share $249.50 (Fri-Sat) OCEANFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS Sgl $309.50 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. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR HEARST CASTLE TOUR INCLUDES APPROX. 300 STAIRS. FLYER! DEC 4-8 C H R I S T M A S I N N E W Y O R K C I T Y Share pp $1699.00 (Sun-Thur) 5 UNFORGETTABLE DAYS Sgl $2199.00 DEC 31 Jan 1 N E W Y E A R S E V E I N L A K E H A V A S U Share $269.50 (Sat-Sun) ALL-SUITES LONDON BRIDGE RESORT Sgl $324.50 1 13 TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE RECOMMENDED ON ALL OVERNIGHT TOURS
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. A Fall Day in Solvang Thursday, Nov 3 Fee: $30.00 Leave: 8:00 a.m. Return: 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT AZUSA SENIOR CENTER TRIPS Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary, A Year of Adventures! The day is yours today to enjoy in this quaint Danish town of Solvang. Enjoy the Fall season as you begin your holiday shopping! Remember to bring a jacket and wear comfortable shoes! Lunch at Lawry s Prime Rib & Imax Show Wednesday, Nov 16 Fee: $50.00 Leave: 11:00 a.m. Return: 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Lawry s Prime Rib. You ll have a choice of roasted Prime Rib served with mashed potatoes, creamed corn, or Grilled Salmon prepared with whole grain mustard sauce with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or Chicken with a shitake mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and vegetables. All entrees come with Lawry s famous spinning bowl salad, rolls, coffee or tea and an English trifle. Afterwards, we will visit the California Science Center for an afternoon Imax show. Movies last between 45 60 minutes long. MOVIE TO BE ANNOUNCED! You will have time for browsing before returning home. 10 Tamale Festival and Hadley s Saturday, Dec 3 Fee: $8.00 Leave: 8:00 a.m. Return: 5:30 p.m. The Tamale Festival is filled with excitement every year. Enjoy the tamales and shopping, the great carnival and entertainment. After a day at the Tamale Festival, we will stop at Hadleys to browse or to buy a date shake. Bring a jacket and wear comfortable, weather friendly shoes. SOLD OUT Riverside Mission Inn Friday, Dec 16 Fee: $30.00 Leave: 2:15 p.m. Return: 8:30 p.m. We arrive at the Mission Inn at 3:30 p.m. Though it is not a real Mission, it is filled with rich culture and beautiful gardens. Participants will be divided into 3 small groups for a guided tour (included) and while some take the tour the others can visit the gift shop: During the holidays the Mission is decked out with decorations and thousands of lights that put on that final touch to let you know its Christmas time. After our tour, you will have time for dinner and shopping on your own, as you enjoy the evening surrounded by the beautiful festive grounds. 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. 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 888-620-1749