Mid County Senior Center
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Mid County Senior Center
1 Issue 5 Spring/Summer 2016 Seniors On The Go Mid County Senior Center Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Older Americans Month Every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy has issued a formal presidential proclamation either before or during the month of May, asking the nation to celebrate Older Americans Month by finding some way to honor the older Americans in their communities. Every year, the U.S. Administration on Aging creates a new theme INSIDE THIS ISSUE: for Older Americans Month—one that Services 2 highlights a different aspect of the lives of older Americans and their relationship to Congregate Meals 3 their communities—and sponsors a few Activities & Courses 4-8 official activities to honor older Pictured: Tuesday’s Creative Writing Group Americans and to celebrate their Picture Page 9 contributions. This year's theme is "Blaze a Trail," acknowledging the perennial contributions of older adults to our nation and celebrating how older adults take charge of their health, get engaged in their communities, and make a Feature Volunteer 10 positive impact in the lives of others. Older Americans Month is also celebrated across the country at the state and local levels, through a variety Espaňol 11-14 of ceremonies, events, fairs and other activities. Perhaps the most important and effective way to celebrate Older Americans Month is to do something 15 Sunbonnet Quilters direct and personal with the seniors you know and care about. In honor of Older Americans Month, Mid County Senior Center will be Celebrating with a special appreciation breakfast, Live entertainment and a variety of Legal Aid Society 16 educational programs. Visit to Lion Country Safari 17 Volunteer Opportunities 18 Exercise To Your Health 19 Seniors On The Go MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 2 Senior Center Locations Mid County Senior Center North County Senior Center West County Senior Center 3680 Lake Worth Road 5217 Northlake Blvd. 2916 State Road #15 Lake Worth, FL 33461 Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Belle Glade, FL 33430 Phone: (561) 357-7100 33418Phone: (561) 694-5435 Phone: (561) 996-4808 Fax: (561) 357-7114 Fax: (561) 694-9611 Fax: (561) 992-1011 Services Services Include: Information and Referral, Nutrition, Outreach, Educational Forums, Volunteer Opportunities and Veterans Assistance, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Medical Screenings: Blood Pressure Checks, Preventive Lectures, Activities Include: Ball Room Dance, Bingo, Bridge, Quilting, Crafts, Billiards, Special Events, Computer Classes, Exercise, French Classes, Art Classes, Creative Writing Class, Salsa & Bachata Classes, Silver Sneakers Flex Classes, Trips, Celebrations and much more! NEW CLASS “How to Tell the Story of Your Life” REGISTER Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30am Mr. Ludwig is a prize-winning, educator and publisher. He is a retired magazine and book editor, former professor at New York University, Lynn University and is a published author and journalist. His class is based on a proven method of gradually lengthened writing exercises that help members improve their skills and includes in-class readings. Each class will meet for 6 weeks. For more information, please call Mid County Senior Center at 561-357-7100. Seniors On The Go MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Meals Lunch-12:00 PM; Dinner-3:30 PM Monday-Friday except for holidays. Registrations need to be completed prior to meal serving. To reserve a meal, please call (561) 357-7146 (1) business day in advance before 12:30pm. All menus served at our meal sites are approved by our Registered Dietitian and provides 100% of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s recommended daily allowances. Comments and suggestions about our Congregate Meal Program are always welcomed. We conduct a formal Advisory Council Meeting at the Senior Center twice a year to discuss the meal program and welcome participants to join us. Congregate meal program Volunteers First row (left to right) Graciela Cruz, Teresita Vitores, Blanca Gonzalez Second row (left to right) Nilda Posse, Yolanda Macias, Ángel Acevedo, Julia Maglio, Luz Ramos 3 MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Seniors On The Go 4 April, May & June 2016 Activities Calendar TIME MONDAY 8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/Coffee 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am Arts & Crafts with Rosa Art Class Exercise To Your Health Vitas Bereavement in English 2nd & 4th Monday, Spanish 1st & 3rd Monday 10:00am Computer Lab 10:30am Ballroom Dancing French NOON Lunch 1:00pm Computers Lab 3:30pm Early Dinner TIME TUESDAY TIME WEDNESDAY 8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/ Coffee 8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/Coffee 8:30am Tops Club Inc. 10:00am Spanish Book Club Computer Class 9:00am Exercise To Your Health 10:00am Computer Lab Spanish Poetry 11:30am Mid County Bridge - Open 10:30am Ballroom Dancing 11:00am Piano Lessons NOON Lunch 1:00pm Computer Lab Spanish class 1:30pm Creative Writing 3:30pm Early Dinner NOON Lunch 1:00pm Computer Lab Petanque Club 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month 2:00pm Legal Aid 2nd Wed of month 3:30pm Early Dinner Seniors On The Go MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 5 April, May & June 2016 Activities Calendar TIME THURSDAY 8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/Coffee 9:00am Spanish Guitar Spanish Art 1st Thursday 10:00am Computer Class Salsa & Bachata Class 10:30am Creative Writing 11:00am English Class NOON Lunch 1:00 pm Quilting and Crafts Computer Lab 3:30pm Early Dinner TIME FRIDAY 8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/ Coffee 9:00am Exercise To Your Health Spanish Guitar For Beginners Spanish Art 10:0am Computer Lab Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 2nd & 4th Friday 10:3am Ballroom Dancing 11:0am English class NOON Lunch 3:30pm Early Dinner When Age is Affecting Your Ability to Drive Fatal crash rates rise sharply after a driver reaches age 70. Understanding how aging is affecting your driving can help you make adjustments that allow you to continue to drive more safely, longer. Keep an eye out for these warning signs: Conflicting medications: Certain medications or combination of drugs can affect your reflexes and ability to drive. Be especially careful if you take several medications a day, or notice a difference after starting a new medication. Eyesight: Some eye conditions can affect your peripheral vision, cause trouble seeing and driving at night, and blurred vision. Can you see lights and stop signs? How quickly can you react to drivers coming from behind or from the side? Hearing: You may not realize you’re missing important signals to drive safely if your hearing is declining. Can you hear emergency sirens or if someone is accelerating next to you? Reflexes and range of motion: How quickly can you react if you need to brake suddenly? Have you ever confused the brake with the gas pedal? Do you get angry or flustered while driving? Do you have any pain or stiffness that makes it difficult to look over your shoulder? Memory: Do you have problems missing exits or getting lost? If there’s a pattern that’s increasing, its time to get evaluated by a doctor. Close calls: Are you having problems with fender benders, dents and scrapes from garage doors, curbs, tickets or warnings by law enforcement officers? Understand your limitations. Brush up on your driving by taking a safety course offered in many communities. Talk to your doctor and get an opinion about your ability to drive safely. A certified driver rehabilitation specialist can provide an evaluation of skills needed to drive and recommend car modifications or tools to keep you driving as long as possible. Source: “Senior Driving, Safety Tips, Warning Signs, and Knowing When To Stop” www.helpguide.org Seniors On The Go MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER April, May & June 2016 - Activities Calendar CLASS BEGINS 4/8 4/8 & 4/22 April AARP Defensive Driving Class Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group TIME 9:00am - 4:00pm 10:00am 4/13 Legal Aid Society Appointment Only 4/13 Hospice of PBC Lecture 10:30am Every Monday CLASS BEGINS Vitas Bereavement Support Group May 9:30am TIME 5/6 AARP Defensive Driving Class 9:00am - 4:00pm 5/11 Hospice of PBC Lecture 10:30am 5/11 Legal Aid Society 10:00am 5/13 & 5/27 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Every Monday Vistas Bereavement Support Group 9:30am CLASS BEGINS June Appointment Only TIME 6/3 AARP Defensive Driving Class 6/8 Hospice of PBC Lecture 10:30am Every Monday Vitas Bereavement Group 9:30am 6/8 Legal Aid Society 6/10 & 6/24 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 9:00am - 4:00pm Appointment Only 10:00am 6 Seniors On The Go M ID C O UNT Y S EN IO R C E NT ER Special Activities and Events APRIL February 1 through April 15-Free Tax Help Mondays & Fridays from 9:00am-1:00 p.m. April 1-Bingo hosted by Humana at 10:15 a.m. April 6-Law Office of Erica Francis P.A. at 10:15 a.m. April 7,14, 21 & 28-Doctor’s Choice at 9:30 a.m. (vital signs check) April 13-Legal Aid 2-4:30 p.m. by appointment only April 29-Birthday Celebration hosted by Humana May May 5, 12, 19, & 26-Doctor’s Choice at 9:30 a.m. (vital signs check) May 6-Bingo hosted by Humana at 10:15 a.m. May 6-Mother’s Day Recognition at 1:00 p.m. May 11-Legal Aid 2-4:30 p.m. by appointment only May 19- Remembering our Veterans (various activities) May 24– Older Americans Month Celebration at 10:30 a.m. May 27-Birthday Celebration hosted by Humana May 30-Mid County Senior Center CLOSED June June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30-Doctor’s Choice at 9:30 a.m. (vital signs check) June 3-Bingo hosted by Humana at 10:15 a.m. June 15-Car Fit 9 a.m.-12 noon June 22-Lecture “Identifying Memory Problems and the Healthy Brain” by Jackie Miller at 10:30 a.m. June 24-Birthday Celebration hosted by Humana June 29-Music Therapy by Jack Jacobs at noon 7 MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Class size is limited! Pre-Registration is required. Call today and register! Seniors On The Go The following computer courses are offered: Computer Basics FREE COMPUTER CLASSEs Spring/Summer Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Session I 4/5-4/29 Session II 5/10-6/9 � The Internet � E-mail & Messaging � Writing & Word Processing Introduction, boot-up process, how hardware and software work, microchips, data storage, Input/output devices, multi-media, internet and e-mail accesses, how printers work, and more! Classes are held at MCSC 3680 Lake Worth Rd. Lake Worth, FL 33461 561-357-7100 8 M I D C O U NT Y SE N I O R C EN T ER Seniors On The Go 9 M I D C O U NT Y SE N I O R C EN T ER Seniors On The Go Teresa Vitores is from Guayaquil, Equador. She lived in the Bronx, New York for 14 years and then moved to south Florida. As an Interior Decorator, Mrs. Vitores specialized in upholstery. She redesigned furniture that became worn and out of date. She is 69 years young and married to Luis Vitores. Together they have two children and three granddaughters; 11 and twins that are 5 years old. She dedicates her spare time to spending quality time with the girls. Teresa has been volunteering at Mid County Senior Center for 7 years. She started out as a translator helping Spanish speakers with completing documents and facilitating new members. Now she enjoys volunteering in the nutrition program where she assists with organizing and setting up the dining room, serving meals and helping the new members complete their intake forms. It’s not just work for Teresa, she enjoys hosting Bingo games on Thursdays at 10:30a.m, plays dominoes and participates in the Salsa/Bachata dance classes. Thank you Teresa Vitores for your years of service and valuable contribution to our Mid-County seniors! 10 MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Seniors On The Go Actividades Abril, Mayo, y Junio 2016 D i r e c c i ó n y Ho r a r i o Mid County Senior Center 3680 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33461 Lunes a Viernes de 8:00am – 5:00pm CLASS BEGINS LUNES 11 Servicios Comedor Las comidas se sirven de Lunes a Viernes a las 12:00pm y a las 3:30pm. Si usted tiene 60 anos o mas no tiene que pagar por las comidas, se le serviran en forma gratuita. Para cubrir el costo y poder seguir ofreciendo este servicio se aceptan donaciones de $4.40 por comida. 8:30am Clases de Manualidades 9:00am Clase de Arte CLASS BEGINS MARTES 9:00am Club de los libros CLASS BEGINS MIERCOLES O t ro s S e r v i c i o s p a r a p e r s o n a s M ayo r e s 8:30am Arte Espaňol 10:00am Poesia en Espaňol 11:30am Piano CLASS BEGINS JUEVES 9:30am Clase de Guitarra 11:00am Inglés Clase De Salsa y Bachata CLASS BEGINS VIERNES 9:00am Arte para principiante 11:00am Inglés Ayuda a personas de 60 aňos o mayores que necesiten ser asistidos con su higiene personal, baňo, vestirse, comer y recibir alguna atención médica. Ayuda con la limpieza de su casa. Envio de comida a domicilio (para per sonas que califiquen para este servicio). Asistencia con el pago de su servicio de electricidad en caso de que le hayan cortado el servicio por falta de pago. Para mayor información llamar al telefono (561) 684-5885 MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Seniors On The Go 12 Por José González Ballesteros Sr. Center W.P.B 2-16-2016 Fue al atardecer, en Primavera!, durante una cena en casa de una amiga disfrutábamos de una tarde preciosa , y pudimos contemplar, una puesta de sol fantástica !, llena de colores absolutamente maravillosa; se reflejaba en el agua del lago, y fue todo un espectáculo. El agua del surtidor, con su murmullo confundía el bullicio de un grupo de patos a la puerta del jardín esperando algo de comida, de repente se formo una disputa en el grupo de patos, dos machos pelearon por una hembra en celo, la hembra miraba indiferente a los pretendientes que luchaban por ella, llegaron en su pelea hasta el agua donde cayó herido el más débil, el vencedor regreso todo orgulloso para recoger su trofeo, mientras el vencido se levantaba, y poco a poco se alejó. Comprendimos que en la primavera, la sangre altera también a los animales y cumple su ciclo. A diferencia de los humanos, La Primavera la Sangre Altera, pero a nosotros casi todo el año nos la altera. Soneto“Primavera” por Violeta Martinez Sr. Center 2-29-2016 Primavera primorosa más que la orquídea y la rosa, belleza maravillosa, que más que alegre es preciosa. A todos das alegría sin ti yo no sé qué haría. Esta es la mejor poesía, tiene absoluta armonía… Por ser primera estación el Señor en su infinito, la convirtió en dulce grito como su mayor canción. El regalo que nos dio expresó así su bondad, su amor a la humanidad A todos nos subyugó. MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Seniors On The Go 13 “Exitos Danzarios en Mid County”Por: Nadya D. Vazques– Rodriguez Un Nuevo sabor han adguirido las horas matutinas de los jueves, en nuestro Mid County Senior Center, pues alguien con gran vitalidad juvenil,invade uno de los salones, ofreciendo clases de “Bachata y Salsa” donde participan activamente y con sumo placer, miembros de la 3ra edad,cosa esta no siempre común. Ajustándose el contenido de las mis mas a los intereses de ese grupo. Pero ¿quίen es esa persona a la que nos referimos? Ni mas ni menos, responde ella al substantivo propio de Tasha Rodriguez, excelente profesora,sin duda alguna de danza (especializada en esos mismos ritmos) que lleva en sucorazόn.Talentosa y muy profesional, tambίen colmada entre entre otras cualidades, de alegrίa y simpatίa, sin olvidar que apesar de sus poca más de 3 décadas de haber nacido, en suelo de New Jersey, es a la véz madre de dos encantadoras criaturas. Ella (Tasha) poseé el dόn de contagiar a todos los que se le acerquen con sus entusiasmo y en muy poco tiempo que lleva impartiendo sus clases puede observarse lo seħalado anteriormente, recordando siempre que se trata ( en este caso) de alumnus que en su mayoria sobrepasan las 70 primaveras de vida. Estos es como todos conocen, una manifestacion de orĺgen latino-cultural y ha encontrado gran aceptacion en la 3ra edad, de los miembros de esta entidad (nos referimos a los ritmos impartidos). A las clases asisten casi una veintena de alumnos de los 2 generos, aunque las feminas superan en numero a los caballeros. Y todos una vez por semana disfrutan de las mismas a gran escala. Congratulations, al seňor manager de este centro Asmin Ramon, por tan genial iniciativa artistica, y a todos los vinculados a este nuevo y fructίfero proyecto, asi como a la joven profesora Rodriguez, que aqui cumplira en poco tiempo, su 1ra decada de exitosa enseňaznza; realizada con amor y extraodinaria dedicaciόn hacia el arte danzario. Y como colofόn , solo nos resta reflejar en estas lίneas que, si usted no presenta problemas grandes de salud que se lo impida! A seguir bachateando, amigos! La matricula continua abierta!....Vivan los aňejos bailadores de Mid County! M I D C O U N T Y S E N IO R C E NT E R Seniors On The Go 14 Rosa Arts & Crafts Class Manualidades Mi nombre es Rosa Triviño y soy colombiana. Para empezar, quiero hablar un poquito de mí. En el transcurso de mis años me he dedicado a aprender y enseñar manualidades pues esa ha sido mi pasión y con la cual me identifico. Me encanta trabajar con reciclaje porque a la vez que estamos salvando el planeta hacemos cosas útiles para nuestros hogares. También nos ayuda a mantener nuestras mentes ocupadas y así evitamos muchas enfermedades. Empecé mi voluntariado en el Mid -County Senior Center desde julio del 2008. Creo que mi dedicación en este centro me ha traído gran satisfacción para mi como también para las personas a quienes eseño Aquí trabajamos con plásticos, periódicos y revistas. Enseño cómo tejer, bordar con pintura lίquida y mucho más. Por eso y otras razones les invito a participar en mis clases de manualidades . Los lunes a las 8:30am Arts and Crafts Teacher: Rosa Triviňo Arts and Crafts class participants My name is Rosa Triviħo and I'm from Colombia. During my years I have dedicated myself to learn and teach crafts because that has been my passion and with which I identify. I love working with recycled products because while we are saving the planet, we can do useful things with them for our homes. It also helps us to keep our minds occupied and thus avoid many diseases. I started volunteering at the Mid County Senior Center in July 2008. I think my dedication to this center has brought me great satisfaction for me as for the people I teach. Here we work with plastics, newspapers and magazines. I teach how to weave, embroider with liquid paint and much more. For that and many other reasons, I invite you to participate in my craft classes. Classes are held in the Arts & Crafts Room on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. Seniors On The Go M I D C O U N T Y S E N IO R C E NT E R Quilt For Veterans The Sunbonnet Sewers of Lake Worth make quilts for women who are returning veterans from Iraq or Afghanistan. These veteran women receive support from Faith* Hope * Love * Charity, Inc. /Stand Down House, an organization located on Congress Avenue in Palm Springs. Some of the women in this group work on their own personal quilts and other fabric projects. They teach each other new quilting techniques and interesting fabric crafts. The quilters meet every Thursday from 1-4 PM in the Craft Room. The Sunbonnet Sewers, from left: : Nancy Laser, Jean Noakes, Tina Clemons & Sandy Madsen . 15 Seniors On The Go M I D C O U N T Y S E N IO R C E NT E R Legal Aid Society Georgene Eisenberg, Pearlie Moore and Tequisha Myles, Esq. make up the team of the Elder Law Project at the Legal Aid Society and you will meet one of them at the Mid County Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-4:30 PM. Please call the Mid County Senior Center for an appointment if you have a legal problem that you would like to discuss with the Legal Aid Society. For your information we would like to explain the services we provide. Our Elder Law Project provides high quality civil legal advice, representation, and education free of charge to disadvantaged seniors age 60 and over in Palm Beach County. The Elder Law Project assists seniors with Landlord/Tenant, consumer, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid issues. We handle Guardian Advocacy cases and help with name changes for purposes of renewing a Florida Driver’s License. For specific age groups we will prepare a Last Will and Testament and Advance Directives. Our physical office is located at 423 Fern Street in West Palm Beach. To Schedule an appointment please call : Mid County Senior Center at (561) 357-7100. 16 17 Seniors On The Go MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Volunteer Opportunities The following volunteer opportunities below are available: Reception desk afternoon shifts Bilingual Customer Service Wii Instructors Thrift store afternoons Data Entry Meal Sites If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Joseph Olejniczak at (561) 355-4683. CarFit Florida Helping Mature Drivers Find Their Safest Fit CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. There is no cost to the driver. It will take between 20-30 minutes to complete the course. You stay in your car during this. This course will be offered 2-3 times a year. Our next session will be held on June 15, from 9:00am—12:00pm Sydelle To register call Sydelle at 561-641-3859 18 M ID C O UNT Y S EN IO R C E NT ER Seniors On The Go Exercise To Your Health Bobbi Horwich is a skilled Volunteer, Fitness instructor, and motivator who Inspires people to engage in healthy lifestyle choices. Bobbie’s Exercise to Your Health fitness class can be taken sitting or standing with the options of using light weights. The participants of Mid County Active Adult Center, can take her class Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9–10AM. Start your Spring/Summer with Bobbie and Exercise to Your Health! 19 Seniors On The Go MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services (DOSS) provides seniors with every stage of assistance needed for their continuum of care through the elder years. From DOSS active Senior Centers to more structured Adult Day Care and In-Home Services, DOSS provides accessible, highquality programs to assist seniors age 60 and older. DOSS has over 31 years of experience helping the senior community and has been the designated lead agency to administer programs for the elderly by the Area Agency on Aging, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. for over 24 years. Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Administrative Office 810 Datura Street, Suite 300 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 355-4746 Fax: (561) 355-3222 North County Senior Center 5217 Northlake Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (561) 694-5435 Fax: (561) 694-9611 Mid County Senior Center 3680 Lake Worth Rd. Lake Worth, FL 33461 (561) 357-7100 Fax: (561) 357-7114 West County Senior Center 2916 State Road #15 Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 996-4808 Fax: (561) 992-1011 www.pbcgov.org 20