Fillmore Senior Center News

Classes for October, thru December, 2014 Along with special upcoming events.

FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER
533 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 Open from 8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Phone #: 524-4533 (It always best to call incase schedules change)
Lunch: Monday- Friday 11:15 Call 524-3756 by 10:30 to reserve a Lunch
Activities & Programs
Monday’s 8:00 Senior Walk / 8:50-Tai Chi Class / 10:00 Sketching Class / 10:30 Senior Chair Exercise
Tuesday’s 9:00 Yoga Class / 10:00 Mixed Media Art Class / Gourd Classes see below.
Wednesday’s 9-10:30 Busy Hands / 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing / 10:00-11:30 Book Club (Monthly).
Thursday’s 9:00 Yoga Class /10:00 Low Vision Class/ 10:00 Alzheimer’s & Dementia / 10:30 Watercolor Class
Friday’s “NO” Spanish Class Until January, 2015. / 10:30-11:30 Senior Chair Exercise
Senior Chair Yoga – The class is held every Tuesday & Thursday at 9:00am. Senior Chair Yoga is a gentle stretching class done on a chair or using a chair for balance. We provide chairs, mats, blankets and straps. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move and bend in and be prepared to practice in your bare feet. Also, come with an empty stomach. Classes are $3.00 each and all ages of adults are welcome. Call Janine at 524-4856 for more information.
Book Club: Next Book Club will meet on October 15th. at 10:00 am
BINGO: The 2ND and 4TH FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH FROM 6:30PM TO 9PM (new start time) next one is 10/10/14
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Support group is Oct. 23. requires an appointment, call Rosemary @ 484-6028 X207
Low Vision Classes: Are once a month. Next class will be (Oct 23rd.) at 10:00, Call Brenda to schedule an appointment at 805-630-3650 or call 524-4533 to confirm your coming.
Board Meeting: October’s Board Meeting has been changed this month to Monday, October 27th. at 1:00 pm
Gourd Classes: Next class October 14th.. This class is limited to 15 intermediate students, so even if you were coming to the class before you still need to sign up again. call to sign up 524-4533
Spanish Classes: The Spanish class scheduled to start in October, has been rescheduled, to start in January 2015.
I will keep you informed on the date and time, but it will still be on Friday. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Mixed Media Collage Classes: classes will be back on October 7th.
Dr. Hara: Wed. October 8th. & 22nd as usual for his patients living in Fillmore with pre-arranged appointments.
Rummage Sale: is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th. from 9:00AM – 2:00PM, If you have “Good” items to donate please call 805-368-3832 for delivery and pick-up dates and times. You May also call the Senior Center and leave a message and we will call you back 524-4533.
AARP Drivers Class: October 20 & October 21 this is an 8 hr class and takes 2 days. Time is 8:30 – 1:00pm
By taking a driver safety course you'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. The classroom course costs is $15 for AARP members and $19.95 for non-members. Please call to sign up 524-4533
Hi Cap/ Medicare: The date has changed: it’s now Monday, October 27 At 11:30-1:00 HI CAP “One Stop Shop for Medicare 2015” and Part D by Appointment Only. HICAP Counselor’s will run a Prescription Drug Plan comparison for you. You can pick-up an extra help application & information sheet at the Fillmore Senior Center, once you have filled it out you can mail it to HI CAP they will review your medications and have a report ready for you on October 27. If you prefer to just come in please bring a list of all medications your taking. You will receive counseling on Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap and Medi-Cal please call 1-800-434-0222 for appointments or call the Fillmore Senior Center and let us know your coming, 524-4533
Craft Fair/Boutique is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th from 9am – 2pm, more information to come. Those interested please call and get your name on our list. Space and tables are limited, table cost is $15.00 524-4533
Fillmore Senior Center Annual Christmas Party will be December 19th This is our Biggest social event of the year for our seniors, There will be music, singing, refreshments & entertainment. More information to come in November.