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Senior Center NEWS
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Chukchansi Getaway
Join our next trip to the Chukchansi casino on Friday, Aug. 24.
The cost is $17, which includes $10 free play and $5 lunch buffet with photo ID. To sign up, come to the Phil Hudson Senior Room at the Reedley Senior Cen- ter on weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon. You'll also have to sign a waiver form. The center is at 100 N. East Ave.
Early registration for Reedley seniors is now open. Open enrollment starts July 30.
Payment accepted through check or money or- der made to the City of Reed- ley. The trip is sponsored by the Reedley Community Ser- vices Department.
Save the Date
The Fresno County De- partment of Health will pro- vide flu vaccines at the Reed- ley Community Center from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Healthy Corner
We look forward to hav- ing Dr. Luis Guzman come to the Reedley Senior Center at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8.
Celebration Cake
Join the seniors for lunch and have some delicious cake on Wednesday, Aug. 15 to celebrate recent birthdays and anniversaries. Lunch is served at 11 a.m.
Reservations must be made by 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Call (559) 637-4207 to make your reservation.
Free Computer Classes
Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 27 in the Phil Hudson Se- nior Room, 100 N. East Ave. “Computer I” starts at 1 p.m. and “Computer II” starts at 3 p.m.
Registration is required. You may register at Kings Canyon Adult School at Reed- ley High School, 740 W. North Ave. For information, call Kings Canyon Adult School at (559) 305-7085.
Café Bistro / Billiards
Bring a friend, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and a dan- ish, and play a game of pool. We play at 9 a.m. Monday to Friday at the senior center.
Senior Center Lunches
Meals taste so much bet- ter when you enjoy them with others! Join us in the Phil Hudson Senior Room week- days at 11 a.m. (except holi- days) for a nutritious lunch and good time.
The 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
appreciat-
ed but not
required.
Reserva-
tions must
be made by
11 a.m. the
weekday before you plan to attend. Call (559) 637-4207 to make your reservation.
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- speaking, friendly center. They can call the center at (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina.
Exercise Class
Exercise Class on Mon- day and Wednesday in the California Room at the Reed- ley Community Center, 10-11 a.m. “Thank you” to Shirley Festejo for instructing the classes and gearing them to- ward seniors.
On Fridays at 10 a.m., an exercise class by video meets in the Redwood room at the Reedley Community Center.
Gleaners
Reedley residents 55 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.
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.
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
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Joanna Lemus, afterschool program coordinator, said stu- dents participated in a variety of enrichment-based learning experiences and hands-on ac- tivities.
“We wanted to expand their horizons,” Lemus said. “We’re opening their minds a little more. I know they can do a lot more than they think they can.”
The theme this year was “camp explore.” Teacher Ed- die Vasquez taught students survival skills such as how to cook food and create a pil- low out of trash. Students in the “space club” built a robot out of recycled materials and students in the “crazy art” club learned how to make art in unconventional ways. Stu- dents also learned about the Medieval era and constructed a catapult.
Leno Heredia’s classroom was turned into a wood shop where students worked with their hands to engineer their own go carts. After taking a safety training class, students
A to join. For more de- tails, call Jerry Eitzen at (559) 638-8222.
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 details, call (559) 638-6933 and ask for Norma Froese.
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.
Swim lesson registration
is underway through the Reedley Community Ser- vices Department. There are morning, afternoon and evening classes at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Regis- ter at http://www.reedley. com/department/com- munity_services and then click on “Register Here.” For information on dates and times, call (559) 637- 4203.
Registration is underway for the city of Reedley’s Summer Day Camp program. The camp will
used jigsaws, sanders, drills, and hammers to build the go- carts. Herediasaidtheclass teaches kinesthetic, auditory, and visual skills.
“Most students expect a computer or calculator to tell them the answers, but here it’s all paper and pencil,” he said.
Nine-year-old Brian Vil- larreal built a go cart and had the opportunity to ride in it. He said the hardest part was attaching the wheels, which took two weeks. Brian said he enjoyed working with his classmates.
“We got to tell each other what to do and help each oth- er,” he said.
Johnny Marquez, 9, built a go cart as well.
“Now I know how to build a go cart so that when I grow up and have my own kids, I can make one,” he said.
When the school year starts in August, Heredia said he will continue to work with students to enhance the go carts so they propel on their own.
Eight-year-old Lizbeth Cuevas said her favorite part of the summer afterschool
be offered through Aug.
3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Weekly and daily rates available. Register at http://www.reedley.com/ department/community_ services and then click
on “Register Here.” For details on dates and times, call (559) 637-4203.
Summer Cheer Class will be offered by the Reed- ley Community Services Department. Registra- tion is underway. Classes have started and meet every Wednesday through Aug. 8. Beginner class is 3:30-4:30 p.m.; intermedi- ate class is 4:40-5:30 p.m. Register at www.reedley. com or at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. For details, call (559) 637-4203.
Lap Swim is available at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Hours are 8-10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thurs- days (through July 31). Swim cards can be pur- chased at the Reedley Community 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.
Registration is underway for the city of Reedley's 2018-19 Preschool and Pre-K Programs. The school year begins after Labor Day and ends on the Friday before Memo- rial Day. For more infor- mation on classes, times, and fees please call (559) 637-4203.
July 27, 6:30 p.m. “A Man Called Ove” documentary, presented by the Reedley Peace Center's Summer Film Series. This ctional movie is a comedy-drama that was nominated in 2017 for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Please note: This lm is in Swed- ish, with English subtitles. In the Fellowship Hall
at the First Mennonite Church, 1208 L St. Details: e-mail Don Friesen at dfriesen0@gmail.com
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program was spending time with friends. She built a bird- house and painted it. Adan Carranza, 10, worked togeth- er with Leland White, 9, and Jesus Luna, 10, to build a he- licopter out of Legos. They were proud of the finished product, which took two weeks to complete.
“It was bigger than we expected,” Adan said. “There wasalottodo,butweputour minds to it and really focused on finishing it.”
Said Leland: “It was such an honor to have people talk- ing about it and saying that it was cool.”
When the three friends got stuck on something, Je- sus said they relied on one
another and pushed through. Lemus said Washington students look forward to the summer afterschool program. “During the school year, students come up to me and say ‘I can’t wait for summer,’” she said. “They worked really
hard this year.”
The summer afterschool
program concluded with a field trip to Skywalk Ex- treme Air Sports in Madera for children in grades 1-3. Fourth and fifth-graders had the opportunity to travel to Southern California and watch Medieval Times, an interac- tive play where students are served a four-course meal and cheer for one of six Medieval Knights competing in a joust.
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We want to express ap- preciation to our community partners for their continuing support for our senior pro- grams:
Sierra View Homes Re- tirement Community, Save Mart Supermarket, Rotary Club of Reedley, Reedley Se- nior Commission, Inc., Golden LivingCenter, Reedley Lions Club, Reedley YMCA Com- mittee, Blossom Trail Pho- tography, Dr. Luis Guzman, Reedley Police Department, and the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.
HICAP
Do you have questions about your Medicare ben- efits?
HICAP (Health Insur- ance Counseling and Advo- cacy Program) will be at the Reedley Senior Center from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday. HI- CAP provides personalized, unbiased, confidential and in- dividual counseling for Medi- care recipients.
Call the Reedley Senior Center to make an appoint- ment, (559) 637-4207.
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