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Senior Center NEWS
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Community CALENDAR
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By Christina Ontiveros
Reedley Senior Citizen Coordinator
Bingo
Join us for lunch and Se- nior Bingo on Thursday, Feb.
22.
The bingo games follow
lunch, and we play until ev- eryone wins!
If you are interested in having lunch and playing bingo, call us at (559) 637- 4207 between 9 and 11 a.m. by Wednesday, Feb. 21.
The Reedley Senior Cen- ter is at 100 N. East Ave.
Ice Cream Social
/ Social de Helados
Join us for delicious ice
cream on Wednesday, Feb. 28., following lunch. You can build your own sundae with a wonderful assortment of toppings.
All you need to bring is yourself and a friend.
“Thank you” to the Gold- en LivingCenter for provid- ing the ice cream and top- pings.
Ven u únite a nosotros para un Social de Helados. Todo lo que necesita es traer a ti mismo y un amigo. Es- te evento se llevará a cabo despues de lonche el Miér- coles 28 de Enero en la Sala Principal Phil Hudson. Ven- ga a refrescarse y disfrutar de la visita con los amigos.
Gracias al Golden Liv- ingCenter por patrocinar nuestros sociales de helados.
Senior Center Lunches
Meals taste so much bet- ter when you can enjoy them with others!
Join us in the Phil Hud- son Senior Room weekdays at 11 a.m. (except holidays) for a nutritious lunch and good time.
This program is partially funded by the Fresno-Made- ra Area Agency on Aging.
If you are 60 or older, a suggested donation of $1.50 is appreciated but not re- quired.
Reservations must be made by 11 a.m. the week- day before you plan to at- tend. Call (559) 637-4207 to make your reservation.
La Ciudad de Reedley les invita a visitar y participar en los programas de perso- nas mayores. En el edificio del centro de la comunidad hay un cuarto especial para ustedes.
Si tienen preguntas y necesitan informacion y asis- tencia les podremos ayudar de 9:30-11:30 a.m. los dias de Lunes a Viernes.
Please note: if you know a Spanish-speaking person, please pass along this infor- mation and encourage him or her to join us for lunch daily at 11 a.m.
We are a Spanish-speak-
ing friend- ly center. They al- ways can call the cen- ter at (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina.
Thank you!
Christina Ontiveros
Mondays, 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime. At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. Stories, songs and crafts for 3- to 5-year-olds. With Linda Rotan, a library assistant. Through April 29. Details: (559) 638-2818.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Re- deemer's Church. Details: (559) 859-8942.
First Monday of the month. 6:45 p.m. St. An- thony of Padua Catholic Daughters Court: Our Lady of Grace #2637.
At St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1018 N. Frankwood Ave. Rosary is at 6:45 p.m.; the meetings begin at 7 p.m. For more details, please check the church's regular bulletin.
First Tuesday of the month. 10:30 a.m. Reedley Library Book Group. At the library, 1027 E St. The March book is “The Late- homecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir” by Kao Kalia Yang.
Second Tuesday of the month, 2 p.m. Caregiver Support Group. In the Community Room at the Palm Village Retirement Community, 703 W. Her- bert Ave. This meeting gives caregivers of a fam- ily member or friend with memory loss a time to meet for mutual emotion- al, educational and social support. Details: call (559) 638-6933.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. The Blos- som Trail A's meets at Bristol Ranch (formerly Brooks Ranch), 1620 E. Manning Ave. for dinner and meeting. New mem- bers are welcome. You don't have to own a Model A to join. For more de- tails, call Jerry Eitzen at (559) 638-8222.
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groundbreaking ceremony
for the permanent building that will be home to Reedley Middle College High School at Reedley College.
It’s a giant step many months in the making, and the event marked what Reed- ley College President Sandra Caldwell called a “historic and monumental day.”
In the audience was Juan Garza, the former superin- tendent of KCUSD. Before he retired last June after 15 years at the helm, he was a prime advocate for RMCHS and that it have a permanent structure.
(John Campbell, who had been deputy superintendent, now is the KCUSD schools
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. “Come Play With Me” (for children from infants to 3 years old). At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. De- tails: call (559) 638-2818.
Second Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Parkin- son's Support Group. Palm Village Community Room, 703 W. Herbert Ave. Open to anyone with Parkin- son's disease and/or their caregivers. For more details, call (559) 638-6933 and ask for Norma Fro- ese.
Third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. The Friends of the Library. At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. New members are welcome. For more de- tails, call (559) 638-6476.
The city of Reedley is accepting students for
its 2017-18 preschool
and pre-kindergarten programs. Preschoolers should be 3 years old, pre-kindergarten students 4 years old. Details: go to the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave., or call (559) 637-4203.
Adult basketball registra- tion accepted through Feb. 23 for the city of Reedley program, at the Reedley Community Cen- ter, 100 N. East Ave. Sea- son runs March to May. Games will be played
at Grant Middle School Tuesdays and Thursdays. A mandatory managers meeting is March 8 at 6 p.m. at the community center. Details: call the Reedley Community Ser- vices Department at (559) 637-4203.
New sessions of Tumbling Classes will offered at
the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave., starting in March. In fact, this is a new option to at-
chief.)
I asked Garza, who
worked a total of 27 years for the district, why he wanted to be at the groundbreaking for the high-achieving char- ter school. It opened in 2012 in rooms at Reedley College.
“It’s special,” Garza said, noting it was a vision that started more than six years ago with then RC President Mitjl Capet and then interim President Michael White.
“It was all about opportu- nities for kids, and it follows our mission statement for Kings Canyon Unified – pro- grams and opportunities.”
I asked him if he wants to see the school when it’s completed in about a year. “I hope so. I hope I’m invited,” he said.
Since his departure, Garza has been busy spend-
tend classes Tuesday or Thursday. The Tuesday classes begin March 20; the Thursday sessions start March 11. Register now at www.reedley.com or in person at the com- munity center. For more details, call (559) 637- 4203.
Registration underway for new Cheer Classes at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Classes start Wednesday, March 14. Beginner and intermediate levels avail- able. Register online at www.reedley.com or in person at the community center. For more details, call (559) 637-4203.
Tai Chi classes are avail- able at the Reedley Com- munity Center, 100 N. East Ave. The class meets at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays. It's a year-round program. For adults of all ages. De- tails: call (559) 637-4203.
Lap Swim is available at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Hours are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mon- days, Wednesdays, Thurs- days (through May 31). Swim cards can be bought at the Reedley Communi- ty Center, 100 N. East Ave. You must pre-purchase
a swim card. For details, call (559) 637-4203.
Water Aerobics offered by the city of Reedley at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Stu- dents must pre-register at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Bobbi Monk is the instruc- tor. For details, call (559) 637-4203.
Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. “Resound Duo, Soprano and Percus- sion.” Part of the Pacific Artist Series presented by Fresno Pacific University. Featuring Tyson and Jenni-
ing time with his two grand- children, Joaquin and Ele- na; traveling; and working part-time as an education consultant for Leadership Associates, which conducts searches for school superin- tendents, coaches and men- tors superintendents, and presents workshops for dis- trict leaders.
“I want to continue con- tributing to education for as long as I can and balance it with my grandkids and fam- ily,” he said.
When we last talked be- fore he left in June, Garza said leaving was harder than he thought it would be. But he also said he was ready.
And how does he feel now?
“It was hard, but I’m over that,” he said. “I’m enjoying what I’m doing with con- sulting and my grandkids
and family.”
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fer Voigt. In Butler Church, 4884 E. Butler Ave., Fresno. The program joins multime- dia technology with dramat- ic presentation. Admission $15 general audiences; $10 seniors; $5 members of the FPU community. Payable at the door. Details: (559) 453- 2677.
Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Rag Quilt” class. At the Menno- nite Quilt Center, 1012 G St. Skill level: beginner. “Cre- ate a fun rag quilt that gets softer with every wash.” The cost is $45. Details: go online to mennonitequiltcenter.org or call (559) 638-3560.
Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Fresno Pacific University Women’s Chorale and Men’s Chorus. At Butler Church, 4884
E. Butler Ave., Fresno. $5 general admission, payable at the door; free to FPU com- munity, including alumni cardholders. Details: go online to events.fresno.edu or call (559) 453-2267.
Feb. 28 and March 1, 6:30-8 p.m. Two-day Health Semi- nar. With Dr. Milton Teske. Presented at Dinuba SDA Fellowship Hall, 325 N. Eaton Ave., Dinuba. The Feb. 28 session is "Reversing Dia- betes." The March 1 session is "Controlling Cholesterol Naturally." A light supper will be provided. Details: call (559) 393-8257.
March 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Speaker Joanna Shenk. Pre- sented by the Reedley Peace Center. Shenk is the associ- ate pastor of the First Men- nonite Church in San Fran- cisco. She will talk about her book, “Vincent Harding: The Movement Makes Us Human.” In Fellowship Hall, First Mennonite Church in Reedley. Details: dfriesen0@ gmail.com
March 3, 6-9 p.m. Annual Crab Feed hosted by the
Reedley Sunrise Kiwanis Club. At the Sierra View Homes Retirement Commu- nity main dining hall, 1155 E. Springfield Ave. This is an all-you-can-eat event. (Steak available upon re- quest.) Proceeds will benefit the club’s Reedley Commu- nity Services Events, Kings Canyon Unified School District campuses, St. La Salle Catholic School, and the Carlton Truhett Scholar- ships. For tickets or more information, contact any Sunrise Kiwanis member
or Vito Genna at (559) 638- 9226.
March 6, 6:30 p.m. “Optimal Living” series presentation. At the Palm Village Retire- ment Community, 703 W. Herbert Ave. This pro- gram is called “Stress and Seniors.” Presenter Heidi Hokanson will discuss lone- liness, feeling a lack of pur- pose and other issues that can affect seniors. Details: go online to palmvillage.com or call (559) 638-6933.
Gleaner Program Volunteers Needed
The Gleaner Program
provides fresh fruits and vegetables to local seniors on Wednesday mornings.
We are seeking volun- teers who can help Tuesday mornings, 8-10 a.m,, to pick up fruit and vegetables from local growers.
If you are interested, please call the senior center at (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina. Seniors depend on this weekly program, and your help is much needed.
Gleaners
Reedley residents who are 55 years of age and up can come to the Reed- ley Community Center on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. for free fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. The center is at 100 N. East Ave.
Personas mayors de edad 55 anos + vengan for frutas y verduras los Mier- coles a las 8:30 a.m.
Volunteer
We couldn’t provide all our services without our vol- unteers. If you are wonder- ing how you can give back to the community, drop by the Reedley Senior Center at 100 N. East Ave. Or, call us at (559) 637-4207.
Did you know studies show that volunteers’ lives increase by seven years? There are a variety of ways to assist us here at the se- nior center.
“No one is more cher- ished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” – Author Unknown
HICAP
Do you have questions about your Medicare bene- fits? Do you want to switch from your Medicare Advan- tage plan to Original Medi- care? Do you need help fil- ing original Medicare and private insurance claims and/or preparing Medicare appeals?
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is the Senior Cen- ter every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. Call the senior center at (559) 637-4207 for an ap- pointment to get the help you need.
See SENIORS page B7
Come Join Sal’s for
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
between 11:00am and 4:00pm
Monday:
Enchilada & lunch size
tostada a la carte 76.49
Wednesday:
Lunch size our enchilada
beans and rice
76.49 Friday:
$ & cheese toast $ 89
Dine-In Only
Tuesday:
Lunch size chili verde quesadilla
beans and rice
Lunch & Dinner
Served from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Served from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
& cup of salad
Burger Combo Chicken Parmesan With french fries 95 Soup or salad 95
Award Winning 1620 E. Manning • Reedley ICE CREAM
214106
6897
213983
Thursday:
Hand held burrito (choice of two llings)
MON.- FRI. - 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
served with beans and rice 67.49 rice 6.49
• Ground Beef Steak
• Turkey Melt
• Soup or Salad $ D • Potato Salad
7.49
• Cottage Cheese S • Krinkle Fries
95
76.99
with Chocolate Cake 638-1948 $5.59
Selma Location Only
2163 Park Street, 559-896-SALS (7257 facebook.com/pages/Sals-Mexican-Restaurant
• Hot Chicken Legs ES
Lunch size our taco served with beans and
“The Ole Buckaroo” Build Your Own Lunch
OPEN: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • 7 Days A Week
Your Pick of One & Your Pick of One
• Luncheon Omelet
• 1/2 Sandwich
• Today’s Burger
• Country Salad or Soup
• Fruit Dish
E
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T • Red Mashed Potatoes
• Hash Browns
• Today’s Hot Vegetables
• Baked Potato
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