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By Christina Ontiveros
Reedley Senior Citizen Coordinator
Start the New Year by building new friendships at the Reedley Senior Center!
Our Appreciation
We want to say “thank you” to our community part- ners and sponsors for their support of our seniors pro- grams:
Sierra View Homes Re- tirement Community, Dr. Luis Guzman, the Reedley Senior Commission, Inc., Se- nior and Law Enforcement Together, the Reedley YMCA Committee.
The Golden LivingCen- ter, Blossom Trail Photogra- phy, the Reedley Lions Club, Save Mart, and the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.
We also want to say “thank you” to the support- ers of our Gleaners program:
Sun Valley, Bravante Produce, Cecelia Packing, Hamilton’s Packing, Hue- bert Packing, Sanger Citrus, Brandt Packing, Blossom Bluff Growers, Abe-El Pro- duce, and Trinity Packing.
Celebration Cake
Come for lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 10, and help us celebrate January birthdays and anniversaries at the senior center, 100 N. East Ave.
To make your reserva- tion, call (559) 637-4207 be- tween 9 and 11 a.m. by Tues- day, Jan. 9.
Senior Center Lunches
Meals taste so much bet- ter when you can enjoy them in the company of others! Join us in the Phil Hudson 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 weekday before you plan to attend. 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, friendly center. They always can call the center at (559) 637-4207 and ask for Christina. Thank you!
Exercise Class
Enjoy the benefits of a
free exer- cise class
on Mon- days and Wednes- days at 10
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Also, an exercise video is played on Fridays in the Redwood Room at 10 a.m.
Next Healthy Corner
Save the date: Dr. Luis Guzman will present his next Healthy Corner pro- gram on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the senior center.
It will start at 11 a.m. His topic will be a “Senior Healthy Lifestyle.”
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.
HICAP
Do you have questions about your Medicare ben- efits? The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is at the senior cen- ter 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
HICAP provides person- alized unbiased, confiden- tial, individual counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. HICAP counselors can as- sist you with choosing and/ or enrolling in Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Health Plans.
They also can help with filing original Medicare and private insurance claims and/or preparing Medicare appeals.
For an appointment to get the help you need, call the senior center at (559) 637-4207.
Volunteers Welcome
We couldn’t do all that we do without the support and commitment of our vol- unteers.
If you are thinking about ways that you can give back to the community, we might be a good fit for you.
By the way, did you know that studies find that volunteers can add years to their lives? Staying active and wanting to serve others can be beneficial to every- one.
We have a variety of ways that you could assist at the Reedley Senior Cen- ter. Stop by at 100 N. East Ave. or give us a call at (559) 637-4207.
Just ask for Christina. She can provide information on volunteer opportunities that could suit your abilities and availability.
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.
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 infor- mation, call Jerry Eitzen at (559) 638-8222.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. “Come Play With Me” (for children from infants to 3 years old). At the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. For more information, call (559) 638-2818.
Second Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Par- kinson's Support Group. Palm Village Community Room, 703 W. Herbert Ave. Open to anyone with Parkinson's disease and/ or their caregivers. For more information, 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 information, 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. For details,
go to the Reedley Com- munity Center at 100 N. East Ave., or call (559) 637-4203.
Tai Chi classes are avail-
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ties to youth tumbling classes –willbeabletosetupanon- line account they can access from the comfort of their home computers or through the mobility of their smart- phones or tablets.
By the way, if a user doesn’t have access to a home computer or smartphone, they still can come to the commu- nity services office. There,
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.
Registration is underway for a Christmas Kids Camp that will be offered by the Reedley Commu- nity Services Department during the winter break. At the Reedley Communi- ty Center, 100 N. East Ave. Starting Dec. 18 through Jan. 5, 2018, with drop-in and weekly rates avail- able. Camp will be open 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. each day. For more informa- tion, call (559) 637-4203.
Registration is being accepted for Tumbling Classes that start Jan. 9, 2018, through the Reed- ley Community Services Department. Classes will meet every Tuesday for 10 weeks; four different levels are available. At the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. For more information, call (559) 637-4203.
Registration is underway for Cheer Classes that be- gin Jan. 10, 2018. Through the Reedley Community Services Department. The classes will meet for eight weeks on Wednesdays; be- ginner and intermediate levels will be available. At the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. For more information, call (559) 637-4203.
Lap Swim is available at the Reedley High School Aquatics Complex. Note: hours in effect – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (through Jan. 18). Swim cards can be bought 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 more details, call (559) 637-4203.
Jan. 4, 4-7 p.m. “Some- thing Blue” quilt class,
a staff member will assist in setting up an account at one of the office’s kiosks for future registrations.
Once established, users will see city community ser- vice programs (even tailored to the user’s age) with full de- scriptions, schedules, fees and other information. The system will allow for credit card pay- ments.
Reid said the new system will centralize a lot of infor- mation that in the past was done by hand.
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with award-winning quil- ter Pat Robertson. At the Mennonite Quilt Center, 1012 G. St. This is part of a monthly series through June to guide students in making a quilt designed by Jacqueline deJonge. There is a fee. For more details, go online to men- nonitequiltcenter.org or call (559) 638-3560.
Jan. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Speaker Bill Braun. Presented by the Reedley Peace Center. Braun, re- tired pastor of the College Community Mennonite Brethren Church, will talk on the topic: “My Journey Toward Justice: A 50-Year Story of Fatigue, Lethargy and Vigor.” In Fellowship Hall at the First Men- nonite Church. Details: dfriesen0@gmail.com.
Jan. 9, 2 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meeting. In the Community Room at Palm Village Retire- ment Community, 703 W. Herbert Ave. This group provides an opportunity to meet with caregivers
of a family member or a friend who has memory loss. The aim is to meet each month for mutual emotional, educational and social support. Orga- nizers say: “We would like to see participants de- velop methods and skills in coping and problem solving in their situation. It will also be a place to encourage caregivers to maintain their own per- sonal, physical and emo- tional health, as well as optimally care for the per- son with memory loss.” For more information, call Jeannie West at (559) 638-6933.
Jan. 9 and 23, 6:30 p.m.
“Optimal Living” presen- tation. At the Palm Village Retirement Community. This two-part program
is part of a free series aimed at people over 60 who want to “lead the most ful lling life pos- sible.” This two-parter is called “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Seniors.” Part one focuses on seven habits that seniors can embrace to live happier, fuller lives. Part two will be about how to put off typical problems of aging, such as sore joints, and how to eliminate serious illness and injury. At Palm
In addition to offering more convenience for users, it also will save time for the department’s staff. In the past two years or so, the de- partment has added new pro- grams that include lap swim, water aerobics, Brazilian jiu- jitsu, cheer classes and hip hop classes.
“It’s overdue, and it’s time for us to evolve to this,” Reid said.
But, she said, the primary focus is on making registra- tion more user-friendly, handy
Village, 703 W. Herbert Ave. For more informa- tion, go online to palm- village.com or call (559) 638-6933.
Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Quilt as You Go” quilt class, with award-winning quilter Pat Robertson. At the Men- nonite Quilt Center, 1012 G. St. This class shows how to make a quilt at home in
a limited space. You can attend the class as a lecture. But, if you plan to work in the class, you will need a machine in good working order and other materials. Skill level: confident begin- ner. There is a fee. For more details, go online to men- nonitequiltcenter.org or call (559) 638-3560.
Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Reedley Peace Center attending workshop at National Chavez Center in Keene. An anti-racism workshop is planned by the Mennonite Central Committee on “Under- standing the Central Valley’s Movement for Equality, Faith and Jus- tice: The Cesar Chavez Story.” Carpool will leave from the First Mennonite Church parking lot. For more details: dfriesen0@ gmail.com
Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. Reedley Peace Center to attend opening session of the Interfaith Scholar Week- end in Fresno. Carpool will leave from the First Mennonite Church park- ing lot for the session
at the Islamic Cultural Center in Fresno, 2111 Need Ave. The speaker will be Christiana Zenner Peppard, professor of theology, science and eth- ics at Fordham University in New York. Her topic: “Water, Religious Values, and Sustainability.” For more details: dfriesen0@ gmail.com
Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. Pianist Ahyeon Yun in concert. Presented as part of Fresno Pacific University’s Pacific Artist Series. In the McDon- ald Hall Atrium at the FPU, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave. Gen- eral admission is $15; $10 for seniors; $5 for members of the FPU community, includ- ing alumni ID cardholders. Tickets can be bought at the door. Details: send an email to music@fresno.edu or call (559) 453-2267.
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