Sept. 15th- The Braille Institute is offering a Vision Impaired Class from 12:15am to 1:15 at the Fillmore Senior Center. If you know friends who are blind or legally blind, have Tunnel Vision, Cataracts or other conditions leading to cloudy vision, please encourage them to come. This is NOT A “Braille” class, it is teaching skills for a more independent and fulfilling life.

Registration is now being excepted for the new fall computer classes, schedule below
New Beginning computer class starts Monday Sep. 13th. From 10a.m.- 11:30
MS Word 7 class begins Sept. 17th from 10 A.M.-11:30
Please call or come in to sign up for the class. 524-4533

AARP driving class begins on Monday Sept. 13th and Thursday Sept.16th the fees are $12
For AARP members and $14.00 for non-members. Class is required every 3 years to receive discount on insurance.

Scrapbooking is now taking place of paper craft and with be on Mondays instead of Fridays @ 10 am

Sept. 3rd- Spanish class begins from 9:00-10:00.

Sept.10th- Book Club- The book club will have a special guest ( Sheryl Stewart) join them at their book club meeting. Sheryl was born and raised in the south and was raised by a nanny and is going to share her experiences.

Piru-Fillmore Day Trip to the Pala Casino has been rescheduled to September 3rd. Time and location are the same. There is still room on the Bus, call Andy at (805) 521-1554 if you are interested is joining in on the fun.

Classes starting up again in September are:
Spanish Class now on Fridays, MS Word 7, Beginning Computer, AARP Driving Class
Come in and sign-up or Call 524-4533 to get on the list for your preferred class. Remember the driving class is required every 3 yrs. in order to get the discount on your insurance.

Wilson Center Library
350 North C Street
Oxnard, CA
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
10 to 11:30 a.m.
(805) 484-6028

Ojai, California - Diabetes and its effect on vision will be the focus of a free seminar that Community Memorial Health System will hold on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Ojai Valley Women’s Club, 441 East Ojai Ave.

Optometrist Roger Phelps will lead the seminar that will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. With 25 percent of the U.S. population affected by diabetes or pre-diabetes, Dr. Phelps will discuss its effects on vision as well as cover the newest treatment options available to prevent diabetes-related blindness. Other topics he will cover include recognizing the symptoms of diabetes and measures to take to prevent pre-diabetes from turning into diabetes.

Dr. Phelps received his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of California at Berkeley. He is certified in Therapeutic Optometry and is a Certified Diabetes Educator. Dr. Phelps is member of the American Optometric Association and a Fellow with the American Academy of Optometry America. He is also a professional member of a number of diabetes educators associations and is an active member of the Ojai Valley Community Hospital medical staff.

The seminar is co-sponsored by KVTA Radio and the Rotary Club of Ojai. Admission is free, but space is limited, so reservations are suggested. Call 805/640-2355, or visit www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp.

Community Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and nine family-practice health centers entitled Centers for Family Health. The health system is located in Ventura County, California.

The Fillmore Senior Center, the Braille Institute of Santa Barbara and the Fillmore Lions Club are combining resources to assist local citizens of all ages with vision problems to improve their lives.

A class was held at the Center last week to assist those with vision loss to learn how to live a more fulfilling life. If there is sufficient interest, the classes will continue on Monday for several weeks at 10 a.m. to teach grocery shopping and cooking, reading, writing , grooming and personal care for those will vision loss. This class will be taught by an instructor from Santa Barbara so people can learn to adjust their habits. learn new ways of doing things and continue being able to take care of themselves as their sight deteriorates.

The Braille Mobile unit comes to the Center every two months. They will help test for sight loss and recommend items that might be a help to each individual. They have several things for sale from watches to magnifying glasses. You may call the Center for an appointment 524-4533 the next time they come to Fillmore in October.
The library at the Center has a “reader” and several talking books that the sight impaired may try. If they are interested in securing a reader for their home use, the Center will be able to give them information about ordering a unit from the Braille Institute. It is always good to be able to try new things before ordering. The Institute will ship a reader and your choice of books without charge.

There is a new computer program that enlarges everything on the computer screen so it is more easily read. The Center library computer now has this program installed for a 60 day trial. The program is available for purchase if it suits the needs for a vision impaired member of your household.

ZOOM TEXT also has a large print keyboard and the two will provide the best magnification and reading for any computer.

A new machine that magnifies any printed material, newspapers and magazines will be installed in the library soon. By placing the material in a special slot, it is enlarged and shown on a screen.

The Lions Clubs have long had SIGHT as their main emphasis all over the world. The Fillmore club will be working with the Senior Center and the Braille Institute to make life easier for those with vision problems. If you have friends or a family member who is loosing their sight, there are many ways to help them. For additional information contact the Senior Center.

On August 25, Yane Flores, from the Food Stamp Outreach Program will be at the Fillmore Senior Center to assist Ventura County Citizens who need and may qualify for food Stamps, in filling out applications. (Note: SSI/SSP recipients do not qualify for food stamps.) Brown Bag from Food Share for approved seniors 60 plus will also be here.

Monday, August 23 The Braille Institute is offering a Vision Impaired Class from 10 am to 11:30 at the Fillmore Senior Center. If you know friends who are blind or legally blind, have Tunnel Vision, Cataracts or other conditions leading to cloudy vision, please encourage them to come. This is NOT A “Braille” class, it is teaching skills for a more independent and fulfilling life.

Piru-Fillmore Day Trip to the Pala Casino has been rescheduled to September 3rd. Time and location are the same. There is still room on the Bus, call Andy at (805) 521-1554 if you are interested is joining in on the fun.

Classes starting up again in September are:
Spanish Class now on Fridays, MS Word 7, Beginning Computer, AARP Driving Class
Come in and sign-up or Call 524-4533 to get on the list for your preferred class. Remember the driving class is required every 3 yrs. in order to get the discount on your insurance.

Piru-Fillmore Day Trip to Pala Casino Friday, September 3, 2010. Join us for a day-trip to the Pala Casino (Pala is near Oceanside). Bus will pick up at San Salvador Mission in Piru & Fillmore Senior Center in Fillmore. Pick up in Piru at 8am, Pick up in Fillmore by 9am, Arrive Pala Casino by 12:00 pm (est.). Depart from Pala Casino at 8 pm, Arrive at Piru/Fillmore by 11 pm. Cost is only $25 per passenger. Guests are eligible for $5 in credits from casino upon arrival. We need at least 50 passengers to guarantee trip. Must be at least 21 years old. To sign up, contact 805-521-1554.

On August 25, Yane Flores, from the Food Stamp Outreach Program will be at the Fillmore Senior Center to assist Ventura County Citizens who need and may qualify for food Stamps, in filling out applications. (Note: SSI/SSP recipients do not qualify for food stamps.)

Monday, August 16 The Braille Institute is offering a Vision Impaired Class from 10 am to 11:30 at the Fillmore Senior Center. If you know friends who are blind or legally blind please encourage them to come. This is NOT A “Braille” class, it is teaching skills for a more independent and fulfilling life.
Piru-Fillmore Day Trip to the Pala Casino has been rescheduled to September 3rd. Time and location are the same. There is still room on the Bus, call Andy at (805) 521-1554 if you are interested is joining in on the fun.

Mark your Calendars, The Alzheimer’s Association will we holding a Alzheimer’s workshop October 13 and October 27 at the Fillmore Senior Center from 1-3 pm. More information will be available closer to the actual date.
The Senior Center is in need of Volunteer drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels, Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers licenses, proof of car insurance and pass the Live scan, drivers will get paid for their mileage. Time schedule is 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon. If you are interested please call Tony at 524-3756

Classes starting up again in September are:
Spanish Class now on Fridays, MS Word 7, Beginning Computer, AARP Driving Class
Come in and sign-up or Call 524-4533 to get on the list for your preferred class. Remember the driving class is required every 3 yrs. in order to get the discount on your insurance.

On August 25, Yane Flores, from the Food Stamp Outreach Program will be at the Fillmore Senior Center to assist Ventura County Citizens who need and may qualify for food Stamps, in filling out applications. (Note: SSI/SSP recipients do not qualify for food stamps.)

Braille Mobile Will be at the Senior Center on August 12th, from 10 am. to 1:00 pm. Also on Monday, August 16 The Braille Institute is offering a Vision Impaired Class from 10 am to 11:30 at the Fillmore Senior Center.

Support our local Movie Theater, Seniors now get $4 dollar admission. Doors open Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7pm. This cute little old fashioned theater has been a landmark on Central in Fillmore for decades. It shows only 1 first run movie at a time. They usually only show a movie for 2 weeks then change it out to another first run movie.

The Center has a new chairman of the Field Trip Committee, If you have any suggestions on great one day trips please call the Center and let us know 524-4533.

The library now has a complete set on the WWII series videos, please feel free to come in and check one out.

The Camarillo Police Department will be hosting a program to educate and inform Senior Drivers about the dangers of driving.

The Senior Drivers Program is a cooperative effort between the Camarillo Health Care District, Department of Motor Vehicles, Camarillo Police Department, senior drivers and their caretaker or family member. For purposes of this class, senior drivers will be required to be 60 years of age or older, caretakers or family members of a senior driver.

In an attempt to remain proactive and not reactive, the Senior Drivers Program is designed to help older drivers, their caretaker or family members, understand the aspects of how age can affect their driving. The Senior Drivers Program will offer lecture, alternate forms of transportation ideas, and handouts. Our goal is to raise awareness and reduce the number of injuries and deaths due to collisions involving senior drivers.

The first class will be scheduled for Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 1 pm – 3 pm at the Camarillo Police Department. For reservations call MaryGay San Jose with the Camarillo Police Department Community Resource Unit at 805-388-5155. For questions, call Deputy Juan Cordova at 805-388-5125 or Deputy Mark Bastiaans 805-388-5128. Space is limited to 30 senior drivers, caretakers or family members. There is no charge to attend the program.

Location: Camarillo Police Station
3701 E. Las Posas Road
Camarillo, CA 93010

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 28, 2010

Unit Responsible: Camarillo Traffic Bureau

Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant Harold Hanley

Follow-up Contact: Sergeant Harold Hanley

Approved by: Commander DeCesari

Date of Release: July 28, 2010