Thyroid Awareness Month

Thyroid Awareness Month
The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid
cartilage (Adam's apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which
regulate metabolic rate (how fast calories are consumed to produce energy).
Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, body temperature,
the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation
of body tissues.
Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either production of too much
(overactive thyroid disease or hyperthyroidism), too little (under active thyroid
disease or hypothyroidism) thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and/or goiter.
Thyroid problems are much more common in women than in men.
Prevention
Living With Cancer
Doctors aren't sure what causes most cases of thyroid cancer, so there's no
way to prevent thyroid cancer in people who have an average risk of the
disease.
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The Senior
Center will
be Closed
Wed, Jan. 1st
&
Mon, Jan. 20th
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Prevention for people with a high risk
People with an inherited gene mutation that increases the risk of medullary
thyroid cancer may opt to have thyroid surgery to prevent cancer (prophylactic
thyroidectomy). Discuss your options with a genetic counselor who can explain
your risk of thyroid cancer and your treatment options.
Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors
Anything that increases your chance of getting thyroid cancer is a risk factor.
Risk factors include:
Age: Two-thirds of thyroid cancer cases occur between ages 20 and 55
Gender: Women are three times as likely as men to develop thyroid cancer.
Papillary thyroid cancer is found most often in women of childbearing age
Exposure to radiation, including X-rays, especially during childhood
Inherited disorders: Familial medullary thyroid cancer usually is caused by an
inherited mutation in the RET gene. If your parent has the gene mutation, you
have a 50% chance of having it too. If you inherit the gene, you are likely to
develop the cancer. Other types of thyroid cancer also may be caused by
diseases that run in families.
Iodine deficiency: This is uncommon in the United States, where iodine often is
added to table salt. In other areas of the world, especially inland regions
without fish and shellfish in the diet, iodine levels are sometimes too low.
To your Health….01
Travel……………..02
Monthly Classes…03
Paramount
Happenings………04
Happenings
Continued………...05
Word Search…….06
Calendar of
Events……………07
Lunch Menu……..08
January
Chinatown Tour · Saturday,
January 4, 2014
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Price: Resident: $20.00 - December 2, 2013
Non-Resident: $22.00 - December 16, 2013
Deadline: December 31, 2013
Viejas Casino Trip · Friday, January 10, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: Resident: $5.00 - November 26, 2013
Non-Resident: $7.00 - December 10, 2013
Deadline: December 27, 2013
The Grammy Museum · Wednesday,
January 22, 2014
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: Resident: $10.00 - December 2, 2013
Non-Resident: $12.00 - December 16, 2013
Deadline: January 6, 2014
February
Crafted · Friday February 7, 2014
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Price: Resident: $2.00 – January 3, 2014
Non-Resident: $4.00 – January 17, 2014
Deadline: January 27, 2014
MOLAA Museum of Latin American Art ·
Thursday February 20, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: Resident: $7.00 – January 10, 2014
Non-Resident: $9.00 – January 24, 2014
Deadline: February 10, 2014
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Refund policy for trips and special events are as follows:
•Participants are entitled to a refund if a program/activity is cancelled by the City
of Paramount.• Partial refunds will be issued ONLY in the event that a participant
becomes incapacitated. Otherwise, no partial refunds will be granted.
•No refund will be given if you cancel the day of the event or trip.• Refunds
totalling more than $5 (minus the administrative fee) can be held on account up
to six (6) months for future use. If participant chooses to have fees held on
account rather than be issued a refund, administrative fee will be waived.
•Events/Trips cannot be transferred to someone else.
•Cancellations that occur after the deadline will not receive a refund.
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For all excursions we need a minimum of 25 people for
the excursion to take place. Unfortunately, if we do not
meet these requirements the excursions will be cancelled.
· COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS ·
Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(562) 220-2090
· IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS ·
A.A.R.P.
(888) 687-2277
Adult Protective Services
(213) 351-5401
City Hall
(562) 220-2000
www.paramountcity.com
Dial-A-Ride
(562) 633-2904
Elder Abuse Hotline
(877) 477-3646
In-Home Support Services
(888) 944-4477
Medicare
(800) 633-4227
www.medicare.gov
Paramount Sheriff Station
(562) 220-2002 (Non-Emergency)
Social Security
(800) 772-1213
H.S.A.
(Meals on wheels)
(562) 806-5400 x162
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City of Paramount
Community Services & Recreation
Senior Nutrition Program
14400 Paramount Blvd.
(562) 220-2090
This program is a joint venture of the City of Paramount,
Human Services Association and the L.A. County Area
Agency on Aging, funded in part by Title III of the Older
Americans Act of 1965 (as amended.)
Americans with Disabilities Act
The City of Paramount, in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), does not discriminate on the basis
of disability in admission or access to , or participation or
employment in its programs or activities. Administrative
Services, 16400 Colorado Ave., Paramount, CA 90723, has
been designated to coordinate compliance with the
nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107
of the Department of Justice regulation. Information
regarding the provisions of the ADA Coordinator (562) 2202027.
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
Exercise Class (Free)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Clase de ejercicio (Gratis).
No class on the 20th.
Exercise Class (Free)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Clase de ejercicio (Gratis).
No Class on the 1st .
THURSDAY
TUESDAY
Bingo
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Donation of $1 for 3 cards.
Cash prizes!
Dancing
January 2nd – Brassas
January 9th – Robert Field
January 16th – Global Affair
January 23rd – Linda Herman
January 30th – Jerry Benton
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
Tai Chi (Free)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
No Class on the 30th.
Spanish Class (Free)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clase de Español (Gratis).
No Class on the 30th.
Art Class Self Taught (Free)
This is a self taught art class for
students who are intermediate or
advanced. There is no instructor for
this class. Class held from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Taller de arte (Gratis).
No Class on the 30th.
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
ESL Class (Free)
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Clase de Ingles (Gratis).
No Class on the 1st & 20th.
Computer Class (Free)
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sign-up & at front desk.
Limit 10 people.
Clase de computacion (Gratis).
Limitado a 10 personas.
Computer Class (Free)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Limit 10 people.
Clase de computacion (Gratis).
Limitado a 10 personas.
No Class on the 1st & 20th.
Games
Games are available
Monday-Friday.
Please check out games at front
desk.
Chinese New Year Party
Join us for our Chinese
New Years party on Thursday,
January 30, 2014.
Tickets will be available:
Resident: December 30, 2013 –
$2 per person
Non-Senior $6.50 person
Non-Resident: January 13, 2014 – $3 per
person
Non-Senior $6.50 person
Deadline is on January 23, 2014.
Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la fiesta del
año nuevo chino el jueves 30 de enero del 2014.
Los boletos estarán disponibles:
Residentes: 30 de diciembre del 2013 –
$2 por persona
La personas que no son de la terced edad- $6.50
No-residentes: 13 de enero del 2014 –
$3 por persona
La personas que no son de la terced edad- $6.50
Plazo es el 23 de enero del 2014.
Senior Committee Meeting
The Senior Commission meets
the first Thursday of every other
month at 1:30 p.m. at the
Community Center in rooms 1 & 2.
The public is welcome to attend
these meetings to make comments and
suggestions. The objective of the Senior
Committee is to advise staff on the operation of
the senior center. Upcoming meeting date:
January 2, 2014.
Birthday Celebrations
Happy Birthday to all our
friends born in January!
Join us in celebration
Thursday, January 23, 2014
at 11:45 a.m. Please, birthday
celebrants, remember to
sign up in the patio room on
the bulletin board. All celebrants
will receive a treat.
Valentine Candlelight Dinner
Join us for our Valentine Candlelight Dinner on
Thursday, February 13, 2014.
Tickets will be available:
Resident: January 14, 2014 –
$4 per person
Non-Senior $6.50 person
Non-Resident: January 28, 2014 –
$6 per person
Non-Senior $6.50 person
Deadline is on February 7, 2014.
Venga y acompáñenos a celebrar la cena de
san valentin el jueves 13 de febrero del 2014.
Los boletos estarán disponibles:
Residentes: 14 de enero del 2014 –
$4 por persona
La personas que no son de la terced edad$6.50 por persona
No-residentes: 28 de enero del 2014 –
$6 por persona
La personas que no son de la terced edad$6.50 por persona
Plazo es el 7 de febrero del 2014.
CareFirst will be here on Thursday, January 9,
2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to provide
information about the medicare programs they
offer.
Los Angeles County will be here Monday,
February 10, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
to provide information about their CalFresh
Program. There will be applications available for
CareFirst estará aquí el jueves 9 de enero del
2014 de las 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Para ofrecer those who would like to apply.
Please bring the following to apply:
information de los planes de medicare que la
•Personal I.D. (C.A. Drivers License or
compania ofrece.
Identification
•Social security Card or Number
•Proof of Income
•Proof of Expenses
Caremore will be here Monday, January 13, 2014
to provide flower arrangement classes from 10:00
El condado de Los Angeles estara aquí el lunes
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
10 de febrero del 2014 de las 10:00 a.m. a 2:00
p.m. para ofrecer information sobre el programa
Caremore estara aquí el lunes 13 de enero del
2014 para ofrecer una clase de arreglo de flores. de CalFresh. Estaran acceptando applicaciones
para los que quieran applicar.
Estarán aquí de las 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
Porfavor traigan estos datos para applicar:
•Identification personal (C.A. lisencia
para conducir o identification)
•Carta de seguro social o el numero
Will be here every Wednesday,
•Comprovante de sus ingressos
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. offering free blood
•Comprovante de sus gasto
pressure. Also there will be exercise class with
resistance bands from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Estará aquí todos los miércoles del mes de
10:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. ofreciendo presión de
sangre. También de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
enseñando clase de ejercicio.
Food Bank
The food bank will be at
the Center on Monday,
January 13, 2014.
They are not accepting
applications at this time.
For more information please call
(323) 234-3030.
Food Reservation
Our reservation system is in place.
You may call in your reservation as follows:
Paramount Residents:
Monday – Friday
Non-Residents Thursday – Friday
To make or cancel a reservation,
please call (562) 220-2096 from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nuestro sistema de reservaciones ya esta
tomando lugar. Residentes de Paramount:
De lunes a viernes
No residentes: jueves y viernes
El banco de alimentos vendrá el lunes 13 de enero Para realizar o cancelar una reserva, por favor
del 2014. En este momento no están aceptando llame al (562) 220-2096 de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.
aplicaciones. Para mas información llame a (323)
234-3030.
Site Closed
SUGGESTED
DONATION FOR
SENIORS 60 YRS &
OLDER $2.00 FEE
FOR NON–
SENIORS $4.50
Homemade
Salisbury Steak
Whole Grain Bread
Baked Potato
Mixed Vegetables
Canned Peaches
Bayou Chowder
Soup
Chicken
w/ Mushroom
Sauce
Macaroni Salad
Carrots
Spinach Salad
Tropical Fruit Salad
Site Closed
Vegetable Soup
Tuna Salad
Whole Grain Bread
Carrot Pineapple
Salad
Tossed green Salad
w/ Tomatoes
Orange
Corn Chowder
Soup
Fish Amandine
Brown & Wild Rice
Dinner Roll
Broccoli Slaw
Cinnamon
Applesauce
Oatmeal Cookies
Oven Baked
Chicken
(Leg & Thigh)
Oven Brown
Potatoes
Lima Beans
Stewed Tomatoes
Banana
Pineapple Juice
Smothered
Pork Chops
Corn Bread
Oven Roasted
Potatoes
Green Beans
Jellied Manhattan
Jell-O
Banana Pudding
w/ Wafers
Vegetable Barley
Soup
Meatloaf
Whole Grain Bread
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Grapes
Vanilla/Chocolate
Swirl Pudding
Tortilla Soup
Chicken
Enchilada
Verde Casserole
Pinto Beans
Mixed Field Greens
Salad
w/ Croutons & Red
Onions
Orange
Broccoli Cheese
Soup
Fish Sandwich
Or
Turkey Burger
Whole Grain Bun
Oven Roasted
Potatoes
Coleslaw
Banana
Oven Fried
Chicken
Dinner Roll
Broccoli &
Cauliflower
Sweet Potatoes
Apple Sauce
Cake
Choice of Entrée
Split Pea Soup
Stuffed
Bell Pepper
Whole Grain Bread
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Coleslaw
Banana
Parmesan
Baked Fish
Bread
Brussels sprouts
Baked Potato
Carrot Salad w/
Raisins
Pineapple Chunks
Navy Bean Soup
BBQ Pork
on a Bun
Corn
Spinach Salad
Pineapple Chunks
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Turkey w/ Gravy
Stuffing
Mustard Greens
w/ Onion & Bacon Bits
Romaine Salad w/
Mushrooms & Kidney
Beans
Orange
Lentil Soup
Pork Chop
Dinner Roll
Mashed Sweet
Potatoes
Succotash/Orange
Vanilla Ice Cream
Vegetable Soup
Spaghetti
Whole Wheat
Spaghetti Noodles
Green Beans
Caesar Salad
w/ Croutons
Cantaloupe
Choice of Entrée
Carnitas w/Salsa
Or
Seasoned White
Fish Taco
Corn Tortillas (2)
Squash Medley
Cantaloupe
Minestrone Soup
Lemon Chicken
Roast Beef
Rice Pilaf
w/ Gravy
Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Whole Grain Bread
Roll
Mustard Greens
Sautéed Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
Tossed Green Salad
Cantaloupe
w/ Onions &
Or Honeydew
Red Bell Peppers
Butterscotch Pudding
Apple
Happy January
Birthdays
Chinese
New Year Party
Hot & Sour Soup
Mandarin
Chicken
Whole Wheat Bread
Steamed
Rice/Broccoli
Chinese Salad
Almond Pudding
Cream Of
Mushroom Soup
Roast Pork w/
Gravy
Corn Bread
Brussels Sprouts
Caesar Salad w/
Croutons
Blushing Pears
All MEALS SERVED WITH NONFAT OR 1 %LOW FAT MILK. PLEASE SEE SITE MANAGER FOR CHOICE OF FRUIT! HIGH SODIUM*
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - This project is funded, I part by Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, through the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.
Site Closed
ESL - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Exercise - R1
11:00 - 12:00
Computer Class – CR
1:00 - 2:00
Caremore
10:00-12:00
ESL - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Exercise - R1
11:00 - 12:00
Computer Class – CR
1:00 - 2:00
Food Bank
1:00 p.m.
Site Closed
ESL - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Exercise - R1
11:00 - 12:00
Computer Class – CR
1:00 - 2:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Brasas - Aud
10:00 – 12:00
Art – CR
10:00 – 12:00
Spanish Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
ESL - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Blood Pressure - P
10:00-11:00
Resistance Bands - P
11:00 - 12:00
Computer
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Robert Field - Aud
10:00 – 12:00
Care first - P
10:00 - 12:00
Art – CR
10:00 – 12:00
Spanish Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Bingo - P
10:00 - 11:30
Spanish
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
ESL - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Blood Pressure - P
10:00-11:00
Resistance Bands - P
11:00 - 12:00
Computer
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Global Affairs - Aud
10:00 – 12:00
Art – CR
10:00 – 12:00
Spanish Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Bingo - P
10:00 - 11:30
Spanish
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
ESL - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Blood Pressure - P
10:00-11:00
Resistance Bands - P
11:00 - 12:00
Computer
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Linda Herman - Aud
10:00 – 12:00
Art – CR
10:00 – 12:00
Happy Birthdays - Aud
11:45
Spanish Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
ESL - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Blood Pressure - P
10:00-11:00
Resistance Bands - P
11:00 - 12:00
Computer
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
The Chinese New
Year Party
9:00 – 3:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Bingo - P
10:00 - 11:30
Spanish
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
Tai Chi - R1
9:00 - 10:00
Bingo - P
10:00 - 11:30
Spanish
Class - CR
1:00 - 2:00
Computer Class - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Viejas Casino
9:00 - 4:00
Computer Class - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Computer Class - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Computer Class - CR
10:00 - 11:00
Computer Class - CR
10:00 - 11:00