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Fillmore Senior Center News
By Anonymous — Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
June 27th. Through July 3rd. 2013
BINGO IS COMING TO THE SENIOR CENTER! KEEP WATCHING ! Please support the Fillmore Senior Centers Fireworks booth located on Hwy 126 in the vacant lot across from the The Fillmore Senior Center Board is looking for 2 New Board Members” The only requirement is you must be 55 & live within the Fillmore Unified School District. The Board meets once a month, on the last Monday of the month from 1:00 – 3:00pm.(Unless it’s a holiday then they meet the previous Monday). What does a board member actually do you ask, they oversee the running of the Sr. Center. The mission of the Fillmore Senior Center is to provide programs and activities that support physical well-being and provide an environment for social and intellectual enrichment. A term is for one year, then you have the option to remain for another year. Applications are available at the center office. Thursday, July 18th. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group (in English) meets in the Library from 9-10:30 AM Monday July 8th & July 11th AARP Drivers Safety Program is designed to meet the specific needs of older drivers. Through discussion, audiovisuals and written material, the course covers age related physical changes, declining perceptual skills, rules of the road, local driving problems and license renewal requirement. All participants who attend and participate in both sessions will receive certification. Participants who take this course will also be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance mandated by the state. The class fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members includes the course booklet and certificate. Don’t hesitate; stop by the Senior Center now to reserve a seat. For information, call 805-524-4533 Tai Chi is offered every Monday at 8:50 AM – 9:50 Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art made up of a series of graceful movements, one transitioning smoothly into the next. I found an article by Dr. Komaroff sometime ago. He wrote about one of his Medical School colleagues Dr. Peter Wayne. Dr Wayne discusses “Eight Active Ingredients” of Tai Chi. Some of which were; “Awareness” The slow deliberate movements and attention to breath, body positions and sensations foster intense self-awareness. “Intention, Imagery and Visualization” contribute to the healing and physiological effects of tai chi. “Structural integration”, Viewing the body as a whole, instead of a collection of independent parts. “Active Relaxation” Tai Chi’s circular, flowing motion helps shift the body and mind into deeper levels of relaxation. “Strengthening and Flexibility” The integrated movements improve balance, increase lower body strength and promotes strong bones. Slow, continuous, relaxed and repetitive movement enhances flexibility. And in contrast to some other exercises, tai chi is very easy on you joints. Our class is taught by Dan Roatcap. FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER Thursday, June 27th. 2013 Friday, June 28th. 2013 Monday July 1st. 2013 Tuesday, July 2nd. 2013 Wednesday, July 3rd. 2013 |
