Fillmore Senior Center News

Our Next Chumash Casino Trip will be March 21st. Cost is $20.00 per person, pre-paid, non-refundable. You will receive a $20 free play upon arrival at the Casino. Please register by 3/16
Low Vision Support Group discusses daily living skills (orientation & mobility, cooking, etc.).
on Wednesdays from 10am to 11:30, once a month. The Braille Mobile will also be here February 29th from 10-2 pm. Braille’s Mobile Solution Van brings information about their free programs and services directly to our community. Mobile solutions provides the following: Magnification and lighting demonstrations and one-on one consultation with their low vision professionals, Adaptive products for purchase, including talking watches, writing guides and large-print calendars.
AARP will be doing Federal and State Income Taxes Every Tuesdays at the Fillmore Senior Center for Seniors 55 plus, from February 7th. through April 10th. Starting at 9AM the last client will be at 12:00. This is first come first served. (No Appointments) Please remember to bring your copy of the 2010 tax return and your Social Security card. Other items to bring are: Your W-2 Form, if you were employed; also any Federal and State Tax forms you may receive in the mail. You might want to bring a book or you can watch TV while waiting for your turn. Call the center if this day is inconvenient, we have a list of alternative locations & times available 524-4533
New Gourd Wood Burning Class started February 14th. From 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Cost of the class is a $2.00 Donation per class. This is a great opportunity to see if this would be a great hobby for you, We have Gourds, paint and the tools needed to get you started. Interested? please call us and let us know. 524-4533
The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a program for Non-Professional Caregivers “The Savvy Caregiver Program” this will consist of 3 Thursday’s March 15th., 22nd. & 29th. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Is an educational training program for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Non-professional caregivers will acquire skills and knowledge of dementia, handling difficult situations and managing behavior. Attendees will also learn about managing their own well being and resources available in the community to help. This is the last time this particular class will be offered at the Fillmore Senior Center. The Class is “Free” for more information regarding the class you can visit our web page on the City of Fillmore’s Web Site (http://www.fillmoreca.com click on Senior Center or call Norma Featherston (805) 484-6028. To register call Norma or the Senior Center 524-4533.

FILLMORE SENIOR CENTER
Scheduled Activities & Programs
Open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Phone 524-4533
Daily
9:00 Coffee and Pastries
( Compliments of Starbucks & Super A)
*Depending on availability the Computer Room is open to Seniors
11:30 Lunch Monday through Thursday Only
Thursday’s February 23rd. 2012
8:30 Open Computer Room
9:00 Yoga Class
10:00 Watercolor Class
10:00 Women’s WII Bowling
Friday’s February 24th. 2012
8:30 Open Computer Room
9:30 Seniorcize Class
10:00 Busy Hands
10:30 Co-Ed Wii Bowling
11:30 No Lunch on Friday
Monday’s February 27th. 2012
7:30 Senior Walk
8:30 Open Computer Room
8:45 Tai Chi Class
10:00 Sketching Class
10:30 Seniorcize Class
Tuesday’s February 28th. 2012
8:30 Open Computer Room
9:00 - 12:00 AARP Taxes
9:00 - 1:00 Bingo/Loteria
9:00 Yoga Class
10:00 - 1:00 Bingo/Loteria
10:00 -11:30 Art Composition Class
11:30 Salad Bar Only
(Seniors $3.00 / Non Seniors $5.00 Donation)
Wednesday’s February 29th. 2012
8:30 Open Computer Room
9:15 -10:15 Zumba Gold
10:30 -11:30 Line Dancing
11:30 Lunch