City of Sierra Madre - Community Services Department

SENIOR MOMENTS

Hart Park House Senior Center222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.Sierra Madre, CA 91024www.cityofsierramadre.com(626)355-7394

Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday11:00AM - 2:30PM(closed on Friday)

Senior Community CommissionNext meeting will be held on Thursday, September 1st at 3:00PM in City Hall Council Chambers

August 2016

Lunch and LearnWednesday, August 24, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

The Grossman Burn Center and the Grossman Burn Foundation is offering a short presentation on burn prevention for seniors. Older adults are at particularly high risk of scalds, burn injury and accidental fires. Changes in vision, comprehension and mobility that accompany aging, put seniors at higher risk. If you are interested in having lunch with the Senior Café during the presentation please call 626-355-0256 to make a reservation.

SEPTEMBER EXCURSION:THE GETTY CENTER (W. LOS ANGELES)

Date: Friday, September 16th, 2016Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Meeting Location: Hart Park HouseCost: $10.00 (Does not include lunch)

Description: Discover the museum’s historic collection and the Getty Center’s architecture and gardens by participating in a rich selection of engaging talks and tours that bring the Getty Center’s unique setting and the visual art to life. There are several gardens and fountains and landscaping for the public enjoyment. Lunch will be on your own. Chose from elegant dining in the Restaurant (reservations are recommended, 310-440-6810), to casual meals, coffee, and snacks at the Café, Garden Terrace Café, or the Coffee Carts. Participants should bring money for lunch and souvenirs. Level of walking: High. Please call the Hart Park House 626-355-7394.

City of Sierra Madre - Community Services Department

Senior Cinema - 1st and 3rd WednesdayShown at the Hart Park House Senior Center

COMMUNITY EXCURSIONS:

Queen Mary(Long Beach)

Date: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pmMeeting Location: Hart Park House Cost: $55.00 (Does includes lunch)

Description: You’ve heard the stories, the myths and legends, now get the straight scoop about the Queen Mary. The Glory Days Tour is full of interesting anecdotes, fun facts and compelling true stories. Participants will enjoy lunch at the Promenade Café. Entrée choices are: Queen Burger, Grilled Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich, Queen Mary Club Sandwich and Caesar Salad with Chicken. Dessert and beverage, are also included. Please call the Hart Park House to make your meal selection. Participants should bring money for souvenirs. Level of walking: High. Please call the Hart Park House 626-355-7394.

August 17 at 1:00pmBig Eyes (2014)

In the late 1950s and early 60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret , is the real painter behind the brush.

It isn’t until the Keanes’ marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light. (Runtime 1h 46m)

August 3 at 1:00pmAdam’s Rib (1949) A courtroom rivalry

finds its way into the household when prosecuting lawyer Adam Booner faces off against his wife, Amanda, who happens to be a defense attorney. Working on opposite sides of

a lawsuit where a woman has shot her cheating husband, both determined to win the case. Starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday.

Seniors, 60 years of age and older can participate in the YWCA Intervale daily lunch program held at the Hart Park House Senior Center. Meals are served Monday through Friday at 12:00 pm and participants are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 am. Meals are a suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors 60 and over or $5.00 for non-senior guests. Daily reservations are necessary. Please reserve your lunch by calling 626-355-0256 at least 24 hours in advance (call by 12 noon the day prior).

YWCA San Gabriel Valley • Intervale Senior Cafe August 2016

www.ywcasgv.org

YWCA San Gabriel Valley - Intervale Senior Café Sierra Madre Senior Center - Hart Park House, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd.

Meal Reservations & Center Info: 626-355-0256 IMPORTANT: “YOUR CHOICE” MEALS WILL BE ORDERED BASED ON THE SELECTIONS MADE; OTHERWISE, FIRST

COME, FIRST SERVED. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR YOUR FIRST CHOICE. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 SLICED ROAST PORK W/ LS GRAVY MASHED POTATOES (VIT C) CARROTS THREE BEAN SALAD WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

2 YOUR CHOICE SLICED ROAST TURKEY W/ LS GRAVY OR SALMON IN LS PESTO SAUCE W/ LEMON SLICE & TARTAR SAUCE FRESH SWEET POTATOES GREEN PEAS GARDEN SALAD W/ RED CABBAGE FRENCH DRESSING WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE FRESH APPLE

3 ALBONDIGAS SOUP & CRACKERS STEAK PICADO W/ LS SAUCE TEX-MEX RICE (BROWN & WHITE RICE) LS BLACK BEANS FRUIT SALAD FLOUR TORTILLA W/ MARGARINE CUSTARD

4 SOUP & SALAD LENTIL SOUP & CRACKERS CHICKEN CHEF’S SALAD W/ .5 OZ CHEESE & EGG GARNISH POTATO SALAD LS THREE BEAN SALAD SPINACH SALAD W/ MUSHROOMS OIL & VINEGAR DRESSING WHOLE GRAIN ROLL W/ MARGARINE CANTALOUPE

5 PORK CARNITAS W/ LS SAUCE PICO DE GALLO BAKED WINTER SQUASH REFRIED BEANS MARINATED TOMATO, ONION & GREEN PEPPER SALAD FLOUR TORTILLA W/ MARGARINE GINGERED PEARS

8 SLICED ROAST BEEF W/ LS GRAVY PARSLEY POTATOES MIXED VEGETABLES CREAMY COLESLAW (3/4 C) WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE FRESH BANANA

9 ALBONDIGAS SOUP & CRACKERS CHICKEN FAJITAS TEX-MEX RICE (BROWN & WHITE) LS PINTO BEANS MARINATED TOMATO, ONION & GREEN PEPPER SALAD FLOUR TORTILLA W/ MARGARINE FRUIT CUP

10 YOUR CHOICE CREAMY SQUASH SOUP & CRACKERS FISH VERA CRUZ W/ LS SAUCE, SALSA, LEMON SLICE & TARTAR SAUCE OR PORK LOIN ROAST W/ LS GRAVY FRESH SWEET POTATOES BROCCOLI LETTUCE W/ RADISHES & MUSHROOMS SALAD RANCH DRESSING (2) WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE FRESH APPLE

11 ITALIAN MEATBALLS W/ LS TOMATO SAUCE SPAGHETTI IN LS TOMATO SAUCE GREEN BEANS CAESAR SALAD W/ DRESSING WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE FRESH ORANGE

12 CHICKEN CHOP SUEY W/ LS SAUCE BROWN & WHITE RICE GARLIC BABY BOK CHOY LEMON GELATIN W/ PINEAPPLE CHUNKS SLICED PEACHES

15 ORANGE JUICE SWEET & SOUR PORK W/ LS SWEET & SOUR SAUCE BAKED WINTER SQUASH GREEN BEANS W/ RED PEPPERS TOSSED SALAD W/ MUSHROOMS FRENCH DRESSING WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE CINNAMON APPLESAUCE

16 SUMMER PICNIC LENTIL SOUP & CRACKERS HAMBURGER PATTY W/ LETTUCE, TOMATO, & ONION SLICES, MUSTARD, KETCHUP & RELISH PARSLEY POTATOES CARROT COINS WHOLE GRAIN BUN W/ MARGARINE SLICED HONEYDEW

17 VEGETABLE SOUP & CRACKERS SLICED ROAST TURKEY W/ LS GRAVY CORNBREAD STUFFING GREEN PEAS MARINATED TOMATO, ONION & GREEN PEPPER SALAD FRESH ORANGE SECTIONS

18 BARBEQUE CHICKEN LEG & THIGH W/ LS SAUCE HARVARD BEETS FRESH SWEET POTATOES CARROT BROCCOLI SLAW WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE GINGERED PEARS

19 CREAMY SQUASH SOUP & CRACKERS ITALIAN MEATLOAF W/ LS ITALIAN SAUCE MASHED POTATOES (VIT. C) CORN & LIMA BEANS SPINACH SALAD W/ MUSHROOMS CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING FRENCH BREAD FRESH APPLE

22 OVEN FRIED CHICKEN LEG & THIGH W/ LS GRAVY CORNBREAD STUFFING GREEN PEAS CARROT-BROCCOLI SLAW FRUIT CUP

23 ROAST PORK W/ LS GRAVY FRESH SWEET POTATOES GREEN BEANS & CORN APPLE SALAD WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE LEMON PUDDING

24 SOUP & SALAD NAVY BEAN SOUP FRUITED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD W/ .5 OZ CHEESE & EGG GARNISH SPIRAL MACARONI SALAD TOMATO WEDGES LETTUCE W/ RED CABBAGE, MUSHROOMS, CARROTS, RED & GREEN GRAPES RANCH DRESSING FRENCH ROLL CANTALOUPE

25 MINESTRONE SOUP & CRACKERS STUFFED BELL PEPPER W/ LS SAUCE BAKED WINTER SQUASH BROCCOLI STRAWBERRY GELATIN W/ PINEAPPLE WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE ORANGE SECTIONS

26 SOUP/ SANDWICH BEEF BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP & CRACKERS TUNA SALAD SANDWICH W/ LETTUCE, TOMATO & ONION SLICES MACARONI SALAD THREE BEAN SALAD CREAMY COLESLAW (3/4 C) WHOLE GRAIN HAMBURGER BUN PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

29 CREAMY SQUASH SOUP & CRACKERS SWEDISH MEATBALLS W/ SOUR CREAM IN LS SAUCE SPIRAL PASTA IN SAUCE NORMANDY VEGETABLES TOSSED SALAD W/ SLICED RADISHES & CUCUMBER ITALIAN DRESSING FRESH BANANA

30HAWAIIAN LUAU ORANGE JUICE HAWAIIAN CHICKEN L & T RICE PILAF (BROWN & WHITE RICE) HOT BEETS W/ PINEAPPLE CREAMY COLESLAW (3/4 C) WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE PEACH COBBLER W/ OATMEAL TOPPING

31 CHIPOTLE ROAST PORK W/ LS SAUCE GREEN PEAS FRESH SWEET POTATOES APPLE SALAD WHOLE GRAIN BREAD W/ MARGARINE GINGERED PEARS

Administered by YWCA San Gabriel Valley & the Inland Communities

And funded in part by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging through the

Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended.

YWCA San Gabriel Valley & the Inland Communities 943 North Grand Avenue, Covina, CA 91724

Phone - Director: 626-214-9466 Fax: 626-814-0447 email: intervale@ywcasgv.org

facebook.com/ywcasg SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE * * * SUGGESTED DONATION $3.00 * * * 1% LOW FAT MILK INCLUDED

HOME DELIVERED MEALS / MEALS ON WHEELS CLIENTS MAY RECEIVE DIFFERENT ITEMS

Activities at the Senior Center

Tech Talk: Will resume in the Fall.Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance Class: Every Tuesday morning from 10am to 11am. Join instructor Barbara Dempsey as she instructs you in the art of hula. Bingo: Every Tuesday beginning at 1:00pm. Cards are only $0.25 each! Everyone is welcome to join. May be canceled if less than 5 people. Free Blood Pressure Testing: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12pm. No appt. is necessary. Brain Games: Thursday, August 18th, 10:30am - 11:30am, improve your memory and strengthen your brain. Activities facilitated by senior volunteers.Free Legal Consultation: Wednesday, August 17th from 10:30am to Noon. Attorney Lem Makupson is available for legal consultation. He specializes in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Injury. Appointment are required by calling 626-355-7394. Sing-A-Long: Music brings joy to the soul. Come join us Thursday, August 11th, 10:30am to 11:30am. No music skills needed! This month: Bring your favorite songs.Senior Club: Every Saturday at the Hart Park House

Senior Center. Brown bag lunch at 11:30am. Balance Class: Monday, August 15th, 11:00 to 11:45am with Paul Hagen. A variety of balance exercises are practiced; all ability levels are encouraged and welcomed.Chair Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:45 am. A suggested donation of $5 at one of the classes is requested, but is not required. Case Management: Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. Case Management services are provided by the YWCA and provide assistance in a variety of areas. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling the HPH Office at 626-355-7394.Birthday Celebrations: Every second Thursday of the month at the Hart Park House. The free birthday cake is provided by the Sierra Madre Civic Club.Game Day: Every Thursday starting at 12:00pm. (Please note the time change.) A regular group of seniors play poker. Other games available for use. Free Strength Training Class: Every Friday from 12:45pm to 1:30pm with Lisa Brandley. The class utilizes light weights for low impact resistance training. All materials for the class are provided.

City of Sierra MadreHart Park House Senior Center232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.Sierra Madre, CA 91024

AARP Smart Refresher Driver CourseWednesday, October 12, 2016, 1:00pm – 5:30pmThe Smart Refresher Driver Course focuses on learning current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll also learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. This class meets at the Hart Park House Senior Center. The course costs $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members to be paid to the instructor. Must pre-register. (Requirement of 10 students; drivers over 70 must take DMV written test.) *Checks payable to AARP and brought to the first day of class.