Senior News February 2018

Senior Activity Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland OR 97520

tel: 541-488-5342 Online at: ashlandseniorcenter.org tty: 711

The Senior Center will be CLOSED on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 19

Intro to Retirement Community Living Friday, Feb 2, 11am

What are your options for independent and assisted

retirement living in the Rogue Valley? How do

insurances and VA benefits help? Marina Sommer,

Community Relations Coordinator for The Springs at

Veranda Park, will answer these questions and more

on Friday, February 2 at 11am. Come join us for this

free talk!

FREE Medication Review Monday, Feb 5, 10am–Noon by appointment

DeAnna Rhoden, Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, will help you better understand the

medications and supplements you are taking, side effects and possible drug or food interactions. Call

541-488-5342 for a one-on-one appointment today! Appointment required.

Information & Referral/Assistance Specialist Wednesdays, 8:30am–3:30pm, 541.488.5342

Katie Merola, ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon) Lead Specialist will be on-site Wednesdays to help you get connected to the help you need. . . for free! Call, visit or make an appointment to learn about the public and private services and programs that fit your personal situation. —In-home service and support —Medicare & Benefits counseling —Choosing a care facility —Medical equipment —Family and caregiver support —Legal services —Transportation —Home-delivered meals . . . and other services you may need

Information, Assistance and Referral Services are also available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,

8:30-3:30pm by Ashland Senior Program staff. For more information, call 541-488-5342

Free Safety Classes Wednesday, Feb 7 & 28, 12:30–2pm

Food & Friends lunch served Mon-Fri 11:30-12:30 Stop on by! 1699 Homes Ave – 541.488.5342 – AshlandSeniorCenter.org

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Join Ron Kohl, retired detective and Crime Prevention Specialist, as he continues his free series on how to help you stay safe in all areas of your life. Wednesday, February 7 12:30-2pm Frauds, Scams & Cons Learn how to identify and NOT become a victim of a fraud, scam or con. Wednesday, February 28 12:30-2pm Understanding How To Be Safe on the Internet Learn the basics of how the internet works, what is SPAM, safety while shopping on-line and much, much, more.

Living Well with Chronic Pain Wednesdays, Feb 7, 14 & 28

3–5:30pm

Registration Required Call 541-864-9611 or visit

SoHealthyOregon.org

Find new ways to: —Manage stress and improve the ability to relax —Fight fatigue and frustration

—Eat better and exercise safely —Control pain and improve activity —Learn better ways to talk to your doctor and family about your health —Solve problems and get the support you need

Come to one or all six workshops, which conclude in March, presented here at the Ashland Senior Center. Workshops brought to you by Living Well Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services. Free to all Oregon Health Plan members, several insurers or low-cost sliding scale. Call 541-864-9611 for more information and to register today!

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease Wednesday, Feb 14, 12:30–2pm, Free but Registration required

If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treat-ment and much more. This presentation is FREE and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by calling 1-800-272-3900.

Senior Activities Calendar February 2018

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

9-10:30a Adv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

2 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance 11-11:30a Retirement Living Presentation

11:45a Birthday Friday 12:30p Movie What a Way to Go!

(1hr 51min) 1964 NR

5 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 10-12 Prescription Review by appt 11a PC Computer

Instruction by appt 1p Int Line Dancing

6 9:30 - 11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

7 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11-noon Blood Pressure 11a PC Comp Instruction by appt 12:30-2p Frauds, Scams & Cons 3-5:30p Chronic Pain Workshop

8 9-10:30a Adv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

9 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance 12:30p Movie Belle (1hr 40min) 2013 PG

12 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 11a PC Computer Instruction by appt

1p Int Line Dancing

13 9:30 - 11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

14 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11a PC Computer Instruction by appt 12:30-2p The Basics of Alzheimer's 3-5:30p Chronic Pain Workshop

15 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

16 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance 12:30p Movie Bringing Up Baby (1hr 42min) 1938 NR

19 CLOSED

20 9:30-11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

21 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11a PC Computer

Instruction by appt 11-noon

Blood Pressure 1-4p AARP Smart Driver Course

22 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Inst by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg 1-4p AARP Smart Driver Course

23 11a-1p Insurance Assistance 12:30p Movie The Artist (1hr 40min) 2011 PG-13

26 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 10-12 Repair SO 11a PC Computer

Instruction by appt 1p Int Line Dancing

27 9:30-11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

28 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11a PC Computer Instruction by appt 12:30-2p - Internet Safety Tips 3-5:30p Chronic Pain Workshop

Food & Friends February Menu

Lunch Is Served

11:30am - 12:30pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Chicken a La King

w/Rice California Blend Vegt

Steamed Spinach Spiced Apple Slices

2 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce

French Cut Green Beans

Tossed Salad Garlic Roll

Peanut Butter Bar

5 Country Fried Steak w/Gravy

Lyonnaise Potatoes Italian Bean Medley Seven Grain Bread Golden Fruit Cup

6 Vegetable Strata Broccoli

Scand Blend Vegt Squash Bread Pear Cobbler

7 Macaroni & Cheese Escalloped Tomatoes

Green Peas Cornmeal Bread

Birthday Cake

8 Sliced Roasted Turkey w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes California Blend Vegt

Onion Bread Lemon Pudding

9 Waikiki Chicken w/Rice

Glazed Carrots Spinach Romaine

Salad w/Ranch Oatmeal Cookie

12 Meatloaf w/Gravy

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Capri Blend Vegt Herb Bread Hermit Bar

13 Sliced Ham w/Mustard Sauce

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans Potato Wheat Bread

Grace’s Choc Bar

14 Valentine’s Special

Chicken Penne Pasta

Steamed Spinach Scand Blend Vegt Multigrain Bread Valentine’s Cake

15 Beef Shepherd’s Pie

Broccoli Carrots

Oat Bran Bread Birthday Cake

16 Pork Patty w/Gravy

Oven Braised Potatoes

Cabbage & Carrots Whole Wheat Bread

Vanilla Pudding

19 CLOSED 20 Country Meatballs w/Rice

Mixed Vegetables Harvard Beets

Mocha Nut Cookie

21 Breaded Fish w/Tartar Sauce

Parslied Potatoes Capri Blend Vegt Multigrain Bread

Brownie

22 Chicken Marsala Mashed Potatoes Scand Blend Vegt

Whole Wheat Bread Bread Pudding w/

Raisins

23 Meatloaf w/Gravy Delmonico Potatoes California Blend Vegt

Garlic Roll Peach Cobbler

26 Baked Chicken Thigh w/Apple Berry Sauce

Sr Cream/Chive Potatoes

Glazed Carrots Cracked Wheat Roll Macadamia Cookie

27 Hamburger on a Bun

Lettuce/Tomato Mayo/Ketchup

Roasted Red Potatoes Mixed Vegetables

Banana Choc Chip Bar

28 Roast Pork w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Capri Blend Vegt

Onion Bread Apple Cobbler

A suggested minimum donation is requested from seniors 60 and older. Non-seniors must pay the full cost of the meal 1% milk served with all meals

The Ad-Hoc Senior Program Advisory Committee (ASPAC) will meet Monday February 12, 3:15-5:15pm at Council Chambers (1175 E Main St, Ashland) More information can be found at ashlandseniorcenter.org

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Repair SO (Southern Oregon) Monday, Feb 26, 10am–Noon

Join Master Recyclers Heidi and Paulette and other

volunteers for this free clothing repair event. They

bring the sewing machines, needles, thread and

buttons and you bring CLEAN clothing that needs

mending (no alterations or zippers please).

No appointment necessary.

FREE Personal Computer Instruction Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am, by appointment

Need a little help with your PC Tablet? Android

Phone? Laptop? Computer whiz Bob Cox provides

free individualized instruction Mon and Wed at

11am. Call 541-488-5342 for an appointment.

AARP Smart Driver Course Wednesday & Thursday, Feb 21 & 22, 1–4pm, Registration Required

$15 AARP Members $20 Non-members Drivers aged 50 plus will learn proven safety strategies, current rules of the road and defensive driving techniques. You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course. Registration Required Call 541-488-5342

Ashland Senior Program 1699 Homes Avenue Ashland, OR 97520

FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEES

SHOWTIME 12:30 p.m.— POPCORN PROVIDED

FRIDAY, February 2 - What a Way to Go! (1hr 51min) 1964 NR A four-time widow discusses her four marriages, in which all of her husbands became incredibly rich and died prematurely because of their drive to be rich. Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, and more FRIDAY, February 9 - Belle (1hr 40min) 2013 PG The mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th century England. Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson and more. FRIDAY, February 16 - Bringing Up Baby (1hr 42min) 1938 NR While trying to secure a $1 million donation for his museum, a befuddled paleontologist is pursued by a flighty and often irritating heiress and her pet leopard, Baby. Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles and more. FRIDAY, February 23 - The Artist (1hr 40min) 2011 PG-13 A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Stars: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman and more.