March 2012 - Placentia

Placentia Senior Center Newsletter
143 S. Bradford Ave.
(714) 986-2332
March 2012
The Placentia Senior Center invites adults age 60 years and older to join us in a wide
variety of activities, classes, parties, and programs offered Monday through Friday. This
is a great way to meet new people and participate in daily leisure activities such as BINGO,
physical fitness, hand & foot card game, social events and much more!
Upcoming Events
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
We invite you to join the luck of the Irish with fun
and games at the Senior Center on Thursday,
March 15 from 9:00 am -1:00pm. We will be
celebrating all things Irish! Our delicious lunch menu
will consist of Corned Beef & Cabbage, Steamed
Carrots, Baby Potatoes, Rye Bread and Shamrock
Dessert. We will enjoy entertainment by Diane
Echeveria.
Valentine’s Day Celebration 2012
Our special Valentine’s Day Luncheon was full of love
and affection! On Tuesday February 14 we met with all
our friends for a great time chatting, eating and
decorating cupcakes. We invite you to join our monthly
holiday & birthday celebrations.
Craft Sale
We invite you, your family and friends to support our
knitting and crocheting ladies on March 29 , 2012
from 9-1pm & March 30, 2012 and 9-3pm as they sell
their amazing scarf's, hats among other things! All
funds go towards senior center activities!
BINGO
Every Wednesday & Friday from 11am-11:30am is a great time to stop
by the senior center for a game of BINGO. There's NO charge for cards,
but 2 cards are the limit for each person. Win great prizes.
So come and test both your luck and BINGO skills.
During the month of March we will be enjoying movies inspired by the Irish culture, events, family and even
the mafia.
March 3: The Departed
March 12: The Town
Join us for our
monthly Birthday
Celebration On
March 30, 2012
Our following friends have
birthday’s in March
Ted Ailen , Carl Adams ,
Jean Barret, Mariam Catagene,
Dino Milagros, Lidia De Bruhl,
Betty Furr, Frank Guerreo,
Belen Hernandez, Odette Khalil,
Elma Marquez, Jean Mc Kenzie,
Elisa Navarete, Victoria Ruiz,
Lenore Russell, Delores Schmidt,
Pete Serrano and Frank Vasquez.
March 19: Angela’s Ashes
We invite you to join
our exercise class on
Wednesday & Friday from
10:00 am –11:00 am
March 26: Road to Perdition
March is "Save Your Vision" Month
Approximately 43 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
or cataracts, the two leading causes of vision loss and blindness. Based on research from
multiple studies, there is a strong correlation between good nutrition and the prevention
of these age-related eye diseases. By eating foods rich in six nutrients-antioxidants lutein
and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E and the mineral zinc-you can help
protect your eye sight and vision.
143 S. Bradford Avenue
Please join our newest senior
center family member Michelle Muñoz.
She will be joining us in making our
senior center an even more pleasant
place to be.
(714) 986-2332
Just a reminder…..
We invite you to participate in
our food programs every
Thursday .Should you have
any questions just ask Katie
at the front desk.
Solamente un recordatorio….
Le invitamos a participar todos
los Jueves en nuestros
programas de comida. Si
usted tiene alguna pregunta
simplemente puede hacerla a
Michelle .
Important Numbers
Placentia Senior Center
714-986-2332
Neighborhood Services Office
714-986-2333
Office on Aging
800-510-2020
Meals On Wheels
714-524-5056
St. Jude Senior Connections
714-446-7151
Council on Aging
714-479-0107
OCTA Access
714-560-5956
California Registry
800-777-7575
American Red Cross Lifeline
800-959-6989
Three Fun Facts about St. Patrick’s Day…..
Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day and being pinched if you don't is not an Irish tradition.
Surprisingly, green is considered an unlucky color in Ireland and is associated with a green flag in use
when Ireland was not free. The Irish use blue instead and have what they call "St. Patrick's Blue" in
their flag and in military uniforms. According to the American Greetings Company, the custom of
wearing green originated in the United States, as did the custom of being pinched. The latter was
started by children who used the made-up rule to pinch classmates. Still, even though not
specifically Irish, the color green for St. Patrick's Day is one observed worldwide. The city of Chicago,
Illinois, even dyes its river green on St. Patrick's Day.
The shamrock was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland, because it was a symbol of rebirth. During
Ireland's struggle for freedom from the English, the Celts wore the shamrock in a silent protest.
The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York City in 1762 on March 17. That first parade
has grown to become the biggest St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States. Three million people
gather to watch the 150,000 people and floats that form the parade. The parade route is a mile and
a half long, with the last participants reaching the end five hours later.
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(714) 986-2332
IMPORTANT/IMPORTANTE
The foodbox will be handed out on Thursday March
29, 2012. Next recertification day will be Tuesday ,
March 20, 2012. The Community Action Partnership
Foodbox program needs the following seniors to recertify:
Salvatore Bonnello, Natalia Dagastino, Beatrice García,
Raquel Goita, Odette Khalil, Alicia Luna, Frances Martinez, Rosalie Mastin, Raga Mitrious, Martha Moreno, Marian Mulvhill, Tina Nguyen, Jesús Rivera.
El próximo dia para recertificar es el 20 de Marzo. La
caja de comida será entregada el 29 de Marzo. Las
siguientes personas necesitan recertificar para poder recibir su caja de comida:
Salvatore Bonnello, Natalia Dagastino, Beatrice García,
Raquel Goita, Odette Khalil, Alicia Luna, Frances Martinez, Rosalie Mastin, Raga Mitrious, Martha Moreno, Marian Mulvhill, Tina Nguyen, Jesús Rivera.
Únase a nosotros para nuestra fiesta de
Cumpleaños el Viernes,
30 de Marzo del 2012. Vamos a
celebrar muchos años magníficos
con:
Ted Ailen, Carl Adams ,
Jean Barret, Mariam Catagene,
Dino Milagros, Lidia De Bruhl,
Betty Furr, Frank Guerreo,
Belen Hernandez, Odette Khalil,
Elma Marquez, Jean Mc Kenzie,
Elisa Navarete, Victoria Ruiz,
Lenore Russell, Delores Schmidt,
Pete Serrano y Frank Vasquez.
¿Necesita transportación?
Si usted necesita transportación,
favor de llamar a (714) 490-4496
para preguntar sobre nuestro servicio de Taxi GRATIS que puede recogerle de su casa, llevarle al Senior
Center, y regresarle a su casa.
Tiempo de Fiesta
Le invitamos a nuestra celebración de el dia de San
Patricio el 15 de Marzo. Estaremos escuchando
música de el país de Irlanda cantada por Diane
Echeveria y nuestro almuerzo será con los sabores de este país también.
Venga y Compre
El 29 de Marzo de 9am -1pm
y el 30 de Marzo de 9am -3pm
tendremos de venta una
variedad de articulos tejidos.
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986-2332
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Placentia Senior Center – March 2012 – Calendar of Events
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Food Box 1
10:00 am
11:45 am
5
10:00 am
The Departed
11:45 am
Lunch
6
11:45 am
Lunch
12
10:00 am
The Town
11:45 am
Lunch
Angela’s Ashes
11:45 am
Lunch
11:45 am
Lunch
8:15am
Pechanga Excursion
Lunch
26
Road to Perdition
11:45 am
Lunch
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
10:00 am
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
Lunch
11:45 am
Knitting and
Crocheting
Lunch
10:00 am
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
10:00 am
11:45 am
Knitting and
Crocheting
Lunch
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
9
10:00 am
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
16
10:00 am
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
Brown Bag 22
10:00 am
11:45 am
Knitting and
Crocheting
Lunch
28
10:00 am
Exercise Class
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 15
21
27
11:45 am
Lunch
10:00 am
Brown Bag & Commodities 8
10:00 am
14
CAP Recertification 20
11:45 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
13
19
10:00 am
7
Knitting and
Crocheting
2
Food Box 29
9:00 am
Craft Sale
10:00 am
Knitting and
Crocheting
11:45 am
Lunch
23
10:00 am
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
Birthday Bash & Craft Sale 30
10:00 am
Exercise Class
11:00 am
BINGO
11:45 am
Lunch
12:00 am
Hand & Foot
Senior Lunch Menu – March 2012
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Suggested
Donation - $2.50
Meal Cost for Under
Age 60 $3.50
5
Holly Farm
Chicken Leg
Coleslaw
Sliced Carrots
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
6
Pork Loin Roast
w/Gravy
Brown Rice
Peas and Carrots
Whole Wheat Roll
Applesauce
Pineapple Juice
12
Teriyaki Chicken
Steamed Rice
Oriental Blend
Vegetables
Almond & Fortune
Cookie
Diet: Cookie
Orange Juice
13
Hamburger
Whole Wheat Bun
Lettuce/Tomato/Onion
Potato Salad
Cucumber Salad
Canned Peaches
7
Lentil Soup
w/Crackers
Chicken Sandwich
Whole Wheat Bun
Lettuce/Tomato/Onion
California Vegetables
Blend
Oatmeal Cookies
Diet: Cookies
14
Fish w/White Sauce
& Parsley
Egg Noodles
Steamed Broccoli
Dinner Roll
Fruited Gelatin
19
Spaghetti w/
Meatballs & Marinara
Italian Blend
Vegetables
Sourdough Roll
Parmesan Cheese
Fruit Cup
20
Tortilla Soup w/Tortilla
Chips
Pork Chili Verde
Black Beans
Flour Tortilla
Salsa
Chocolate Chips
Diet: Cookie
21
Split Pea Soup
w/Crackers
Beef Pot Roast w/
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Wheat Roll
Lemon Pudding
Diet: Pudding
26
Roast Turkey
w/Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Squash Medley
Cranberry Sauce
Parker House Roll
Cantaloupe
27
Swedish Meatballs
Egg Noodles
Whole Baby Carrots
Wheat Roll
Fruit Cocktail
28
Chili Con Carne w/
Onion/Shredded
Cheese
Garden Green Salad
Ranch Dressing
Corn Muffin
Apple Crisp
Diet: Apple Crisp
Thursday
Friday
1
Creamy Spinach Soup
w/Crackers
Salisbury Steak
w/Mushroom Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Wheat Bread
Fresh Fruit
2
Tuna Salad
Sandwich
On Wheat Bread
Carrot Salad
Pea Salad
Chocolate Pudding
Diet: Pudding
8
Home-made Beef
Stew
4-Way Salad w/Italian
Dressing
Winter Blend
Vegetables
Corn Muffin
Fruit Salad
9
Minestrone Soup
w/Crackers
Cheese Ravioli w/
Meat Sauce
Caesar Salad
Sourdough Bread
Fresh Fruit
22
Chicken w/Herb
Gravy
Orzo with Vegetables
(Peas & Carrots)
Whole Wheat Roll
Fresh Fruit
15
St. Patrick’s Day
Corned Beef
Cabbage
Steamed Carrots
Baby Potatoes
Rye Bread
Shamrock
Dessert
16
Cream of Tomato
Soup w/Crackers
Vegetarian Quiche
(Spinach, Mushroom,
Cheese)
4-Way Tossed Salad
w/Dressing
Wheat Roll
Fresh Fruit
23
Cheese Omelet
Potato O’Brien
Caesar Salad
Wheat Roll
Salsa
Tropical Fruit Mix
29
30
Chicken Fricassee
Brown Rice
Winter Blend
Vegetables
Wheat Roll
Chilled Mandarin
Oranges
Mexican Corn Soup
Fish Vera Cruz
Rice Pilaf
Wheat Roll
Butterscotch Pudding
SF Whipped Topping
Diet: Pudding
All Meals comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) 2005 & the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for older adults as determined by the California Dept. of Health and Human
Services Agency & the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Community SeniorServ’s Lunch Program may change the menu for reasons of quality control, price or vendor problems. This project
is funded in part through funds from the Federal Older Americans Act as allocated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
*Sugar free gelatins and water packed fruits are used throughout the menu to accommodate diabetics. All * desserts are Sugar-Free. 1% milk served daily.
Has 1,000 mg or more of
sodium. Low Cholesterol, 0% transfat buttery spread served with bread and rolls