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The Welcome Hand – November 2016 Florence Douglas Senior Center
333 Amador St., Vallejo, CA 94590
707-643-1044, ext. 10
www.fdscvallejo.org
A positive place to recharge, relax, and reconnect!
Mission: To foster and promote educational, physical, social, spiritual and
recreational programs and services to those 50 and better!
Save the Dates
Monthly Dinners
Sat, Nov. 5—Craft Fair, page 6
Mon, Nov. 7—Hawaiian Hula, page 5
Tue, Nov. 8—Start of Ballroom Dancing, page 5
Mon, Nov. 14—Membership Meeting, page 6
Fri, Nov. 18—Harvest Dinner and Talent Show, page 1
Sat, Dec. 10—Like New Boutique Luncheon, page 1
Fri, Dec. 16 - Kaiser Christmas Dinner
Sun, Dec. 25 –Lou Burgelin Christmas Luncheon
Membership Meeting
Harvest Dinner and Talent Show
Friday, Nov 18, 2016
4:30pm Social, 5:00pm Dinner
$10 members, $12 non-members
Menu: Tri-tip, Sweet Potato Medley, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Come and enjoy the talents of our seniors and Maritime Academy students.
We are looking for talented people of all ages to join our Talent Show. If you would like to share or show off your talent, come by the Center or call Participant Services. Sign up by Nov. 11 and you will be entered into a raffle dinner for 2.
Like New Boutique Christmas Party
Saturday, December 10
Social at 11:30am, Lunch at 12:00 noon
$10 members, $12 non-members
Menu: TBD
Entertainment: Just for Fun Band
Raffle Prizes & Special Door Prize. 6 tickets for $5, 13 tickets for $10. Purchase lunch ticket to be eligible for door prize.
Attention: All Members Please mark your calendar for the upcoming Membership Meeting:
Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:30pm See page 6 for Agenda and Sample Ballot
The Center will be closed on the following dates:
Nov. 11, Friday—Veterans’ Day
Nov. 24-25, Thursday & Friday—Thanksgiving Hol-iday
Dec. 23–26, Friday through Monday—Christmas Holiday
Dec. 30-Jan. 2, Friday through Monday—New Year’s Holiday
JOIN US FOR BINGO and
SUPPORT THE CENTER!
WEDNESDAY 2pm to 5pm FRIDAY 9am to 12pm
Open to the public - 18 years of age and older. Buy-in 1 Pack (6 on) for $10.00. We play 15 regular games and 2 specials. We have drawings and door prizes, smoke-free environment, and snack bar. New state-of-the-art equipment.
Bingo
Offering a variety of handmade consignment items & gently used women’s and men’s clothes, jewelry, collectables, art work, household items, small furni-ture, and more.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM—2:00 PM
November Special: Everything in the store is
50% off, except jewelry and consignment items.
Cleaning your house? We’re looking for donations of items that are slightly used: clothes, purses, kitch-en tools, knick-knacks, jewelry, accessories, lamps, and other items. Your “junk” is our treasure!
Like New Boutique
Director’s Corner
Dear Participants & Members,
Happy Fall! We set a record with the number of events during the month of October 2016. I am grateful to have a dedicated staff, great group volunteers and active board members to make these events happen for our participants. Thank you for your support to make things positive here at the Center.
The change in the seasons and gearing up for the Holi-days can be a difficult time for some to sort things out. If you experience seasonal blues, even though I men-tioned this last year, I want to remind all of you to speak up and talk with your friends and follow these simple guidelines listed below.
Seasonal Blues— 6 Simple Ways to Shift Out of Them
Go outside. Natural light, even when it is cloudy, helps reset our circadian rhythm and hormonal balances; both are factors in our moods. This is also a metaphor for life -- there is light and hope even when we can only see the gloomier aspects of the current situation.
Exercise. Physical activity, especially when done out-side several times a week gets the body and mind working together to shift any negative mindset. Exercise reduces depression, anxiety, stress, im-proves your memory and boosts your overall mood.
Spend time with people you care about. Camarade-rie and emotional support from loved ones help us regain our equilibrium and boost positive energy.
Eat healthier. More vegetables and less simple carbohydrates like breads, pastas and sweets. People feeling the effects of SAD have a tendency to eat sugary and starchy foods; be aware of this craving and you will prevent the sugar highs and lows.
Give gratitude. Express appreciation to the people and to the Spirit who have given you opportunities and much to be thankful for.
Help others. When we are doing good things for others, we are also positively transformed. Their happiness and improved situation in many ways are transferred to us energetically. Our resilience is enhanced and the stress level is reduced.
Good Things,
Peter Wilson Executive Director
Continued from Director’s Corner:
Florence Douglas Senior Center 333 Amador St., Vallejo, CA 4590 (707) 643-1044; Fax 707-643-3224 www.fdscvallejo.org
Executive Director: Peter Wilson—Ext. 11 [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Nancy Pudlak—Ext. 14 [email protected]
Participant Services: Cora Pasco—Ext. 10 [email protected]
Activities Coordinator: Liz Badua-Smail– Ext. 12 [email protected] Maintenance: Phil Limutau
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 9:00 am—4:00 pm Friday - 9:00am—12:00pm, 12:30pm-3:00 pm
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Meals on Wheels offers lunch service Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Call 48 hrs in advance to make reservations. Phone 1-800-788-5114 or 707-644-7444
Suggested donation $3.00, Guest under 60 years $6.75
Menu posted on bulletin board and Vallejo Times Herald.
2016 Casino and One-Day Trips:
Nov 17—Holiday Sweets & Goodies Dec 11—Beach Blanket Christmas Show Dec 17—SF Christmas Lights & Dinner
2016 –2017 Venture Trips:
Aug 21-28—Trains & More Trains of Colorado
Sep 17-25—The Colorado Rockies Oct 4-15—Discover Croatia, Slovenia
Oct 7-17—Holland Windmills & Rhine River Castles Oct 24-31—America’s Music Cities
Nov 1-10—Best of Italy Nov 1-10—Malta & Sicily
Dec 4-9—New Orleans Holiday Jan 26-Feb 2—Florida Sunshine State
Mar 12-18—Arizona Spring Training Get Away Mar 13-22—Shades of Ireland
Apr 21-26—Spotlight on Washington DC May 15-19—Sedona, Grand Canyon
Jun 6-11—National Park, Oregon Shakespeare Fest Sep 5-9—California Adventure, San Diego
Oct 5-20—Panama Canal Cruise
Trips are open to the public. For detailed info on trips, or complete listing of trips, please visit our website or visit the Center. Gift certificates are
available for gift giving!
Travel Department Monday through Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Friday 9:00am-2:00pm 707-643-1044 Ext. 15
Lunch Bunch Program
Travel
Medicare Workshops
Ameriprise Financial Invites you to join us for a special seminar
Tuesday, December 6, 2:00pm Conference Room
Medicare Workshop
During this complimentary educational seminar, you’ll learn about: • Medicare coverage options
• Medicare eligibility and enrollment periods
• How planning for your Medicare costs is part of building a confident retirement
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by calling Participant Services at 643-1044 ext. 10. This is an informational seminar. There is no cost or obligation. Hosted and presented by Mark A. Porter with Ameriprise Financial.
Scrapbooking
Ever wanted to put your photos in a scrapbook? Have a theme in mind? Get those photos from birthday, anniversary, wedding, or baby pictures in a scrapbook. Bring all your photos and materials.
Come every third Wednesday of the month— $5 per person, 4:00-9:00 pm, CM Room.
Weight Watchers offers various products and services to assist weight loss and maintenance. Come and join us in the Carl Manner Room on
these days:
Wednesday 9:30 am Saturday 8:00 am, 9:30 am
When you donate a car or vehicle such as an RV or motorcycle, you will be providing much needed support to the Senior Center. In addi-tion you get a tax deduction!
Car Donation Services has been helping charities here in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1990. Pick the Florence Douglas Sen-ior Center!
IT'S EASY WITH THEIR FRIENDLY STAFF! Call 1 (888) 686-4483 or go online http://www.cardonationservices.com
Car Donation
Weight Watchers
Help others. When we are doing good things for others, we are also positively transformed. Their happiness and improved situation in many ways are transferred to us energetically. Our resilience is enhanced and the stress level is reduced.
Good Things,
Peter Wilson Executive Director
Medicare Advantage Workshop
Thursday, November 10, 1:00pm In the Carl Manner Room
sponsored by Kaiser Advantage. Call Partici-pant Services at 643-1044 ext. 10 to register.
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SolTrans ADA Paratransit Bus Service is available to qual-ified certified persons with disabilities who are unable to board a regular SolTrans fixed route, or otherwise navi-gate the regular fixed route bus system due to a disability condition. Call (707) 541-7184 for an appointment.
SolTrans Taxi Scrip (707) 736-6991 is available to quali-fied persons with disabilities, Medicare and seniors 65 years or older.
Non-Profit Transportation services are available and can provide transportation for seniors and people with disabili-ties at reduced cost:
Faith in Action / Ride with Pride (707) 469-6667. Provides $5 round-trip rides, door-to-door, for seniors to appointments and events throughout Solano County. Donations are accepted.
American Cancer Society (707) 425-5006. Provides transportation for ambulatory Solano County cancer patients. Call (800) 227-2345 a minimum of 4 days in advance (required).
Transportation Providers
Movie Matinee
Come join us at 1:00 pm on Thursdays for our compli-mentar Movie Matinee in the Carl Manner Room. Come make friends, have a few laughs, and enjoy popcorn:
Nov. 3 - The Wedding Gate—Debra Messing, Dermot Mulroney, Comedy
Nov. 17 - Overboard—Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Comedy
Caregivers Support Group— 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10:30am-12pm, free. A support group for those caring for a loved one. Sponsored by Area Agency on Aging.
Caring & Sharing—Tuesdays, 9-10am, free. Discus-sion group that shares ideas and resources about adapting to change; living a happy, fulfilling life; coping with loneliness, loss, depression and illness; and creat-ing a caring support network. Come make new friends and support the group!
Support Group
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Assists Medicare recipients, family members, those about to receive Medicare benefits, and disabled adults on Medicare. Information is provided on Medicare, long-term care insurance, and other health insurance. To make an appointment, call 1-800-434-0222.
Nurse— Blood pressure and glucose screening available on 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:30-11:00am Podiatry—Meet with Dr. Weiner every 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 12:30-1:00pm for a routine checkup. Call Participant Services for appointment.
Dental— Dr. Darpan Kundra provides dental exam every Tuesday from 9:30-12pm. Call Participant Services for appointment.
Legal Questions— Seniors with legal problems related to housing needs, public benefits, issues related to health care, and some consumer or debt issues can make a 10-minute appointment on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Call Participant Services for appointment.
Health and Legal Services
Thursdays, 2:00 pm, Rec Rm 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Meet to discuss pain management, medical and holistic approaches to pain, coping with depression, resources, and exercises to increase mobility. This is a free-flowing group, sharing ideas and experi-ences and learning from each other.
Arthritis Support Group
Get Started Moving at FDSC Walking for Health Program
Monday thru Thursday at 9:30 am. Come join a walk-ing group. Meet at the Center then pick a route and set a walking schedule. Sign up at Participant Services.
On Fridays at 9:00 am—Waterfront walk with Erin Hannigan, Solano County Supervisor, at the Ferry Terminal.
Walking Group
Walking for Health Shoe Fit Event
Thank you to all who came to volunteer at our Shoe Fit Event. Many hands make work light!
We encourage everyone to keep on
walking or keep on moving. It’s good for the whole body, mind, and spirit!
8-Hour Class: Jan 17 & 19, 1:00-5:00 pm 4-Hour Renewal Class: Jan. 26, 1:00pm. Both Classes are in the CM Room. Call Partici-pant Services to register.
AARP Driver Safety Classes
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Spanish Classes
All Classes are 10 weeks. Fee is $45 mem-bers, $50 non-members, Carl Manner Room. Register at Participant Services:
Beginner - Mondays, 2:10-3:10pm Oct. 17—Dec. 19
Intermediate - Mondays, 12:45-2:00pm Oct. 17—Dec. 19
Advanced - Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm Oct. 19—Dec. 21
Computer Classes
All Computer Classes are from 10am-12pm. Each session is 5 weeks. Fee per session: $18 members, $20 non-members. Register at Participant Services.
Computer Basic —Tuesdays Session 1: Oct. 18—Nov. 15 Session 2: Jan 10, 2017—Feb. 7, 2017
Beyond Basic— Wednesdays Session 1: Oct. 19—Nov. 16 Session 2: Jan 11, 2017—Feb. 8, 2017
Word, Excel & PowerPoint— Thursdays Session 1: Oct. 20—Nov. 17 Session 2: Jan 12, 2017—Feb. 9, 2017
Classes
Our Gardening Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 1:00pm in Room B. Topics will cover a variety of gardening subjects.
Gardening Club
Brain Fitness
1:00-2:30pm in the Carl Manner Room. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, $5/month. Help enhance your memory through mental aerobics using word puzzles, music, reading, creative games, exercise and various activities.
French Classes
All classes are 10 weeks. Fee is $50 mem-bers, $45 non-members, Conference Room. Minimum of 5 students. Register at Participant Services.
Inter./Advanced - Mondays, 12:00-1:00pm, Jan. 9– Mar. 13, 2017
Beginners - Mondays, 1:15-2:15pm, Jan. 9– Mar. 13, 2017 Beginning Latin Class
Fridays, Oct. 21—Dec. 23, 1:00-2:00pm, Con-ference Room. A minimum of 5 students required. $45 members, $50 non-members. Register at Participant Services.
Hawaiian Hula
1st and 3rd Mondays, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Room B, $5 a month.
Hawaiian Hula is an expressive movement of dancing. Hula creates a wonderful exercise from head to toe. Come learn the basics. Open to men also. Instructor is Babe Varner.
New Classes
Ballroom Dancing
We are taking signups for Ballroom Dancing. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, starting November 8, 1:00pm- 2:30pm, A Room. $6/ class. 1/2 hour of instruction then dance practice. If inter-ested, please come to Participant Ser-vices to sign-up. Need a minimum of 10
people. Singles and couples are welcome.
The Florence Douglas Senior Center has an active volun-teer program. Volunteers provide vital services including assisting with Bingo, Travel, Thrift Store, special events, serving on Board of Directors, leading tours, crafters /in-structors, serving lunch, providing music, and administrative duties like helping in the office, etc.
We are currently in need of a volunteer to work at the Travel Dept. on these shifts:
Thursday 12-3pm, Friday 12-2pm
We are looking for committed individuals, must have atten-tion to details, good phone personality, and be a team player. Call 643-1044 and ask for Sue Demotta or come to Participant Services and fill out a Volunteer Interest Form.
Volunteer Program
Alzheimer’s Walk
Thank you to everyone who supported us by purchasing flowers, made donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, and to those who came to the Alzheimer’s Walk in Suisun.
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Craft Day
WEDNESDAYS, 9:00am– 11:00am
Beading, Quilting, Woodcarving, Knitting, Crocheting and Embroidery, Tatting, Card Making (various dates depending on class). Learn a new skill and make new friends! $1 donation
Adult Coloring Table on Wednesdays!
Come explore and expand your creativity! Stop by the adult coloring table on Wednesdays, 9:00–11:00am. Limited supplies available. Bring your own pencils.
Coloring sheets will be provided.
November 5, 2016 9 am—1 pm
Featuring a wide variety of handmade and homemade items, gifts, and treasures! Arts & crafts, jewelry, beading, embroidery, knitting, quilting, woodcarving, canning, and baked goods. To sign-up as a vendor, see Participant Services.
Thrift Store will be open also from 9am—1pm.
Membership Meeting Agenda November 14, 2016 1:30 p.m., A Room
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Call for a Quorum 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
6. Members’ Comments on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each limited to 20 minutes) 7. President’s Report 8. Vote on Name Change 9. Treasurer’s Report 10. Executive Director’s Report 11. Committee Information
At 50+ we have an appetite for living and learning
Florence Douglas is a bustling and active Center where we come together to recharge, relax & reconnect. We offer a wide variety of energized activities promoting healthy liv-ing, talent shows, social outings, coloring classes, language classes, computer classes, gardening and more. The Cen-ter is a part of changing the conversation and encouraging “Powerful Aging” in seniors.
Cast your vote for the name that you feel will best represent our new vision.
Florence Douglas Outreach Center
Florence Douglas Activity Center
Florence Douglas Adult Activity Center
Florence Douglas Active Adult Center
Florence Douglas Center
We are looking for talented people of all ages to join our Talent Show on November 18 at our Harvest Dinner . If you would like to share or show off your talent, come by the Center or call Partici-pant Services. Sign up by Nov. 11 and you will be entered into a raffle dinner for 2. Name: ________________________________
Address: _______________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________
Phone No.: ____________________________
Email: _________________________________
Type of Act: ____________________________
How many minutes: ____________________
How many people? _____________________
Membership Meeting Sample Ballot
Talent Show
Florence Douglas Outreach Center
□ Florence Douglas Activity Center
□ Florence Douglas Adult Activity Center
□ Florence Douglas Active Adult Center
□ Florence Douglas Center
Volunteers
Exercise Classes
Name Cost Day Time Room
Jazzercise Lite $3.00 per class or 10 for $25.00
Mon., Tues., Thurs.
(sit or stand)
10:15am-11:15am A
Int'l Line Dancing $6.00 per class Mon., Tues., Thurs. 10:00am-11:30am B
Hawaiian Hula $5.00 a month 1st and 3rd Mon. 1:30-2:30pm B
Qi-Gong (CHI GONG)* $3.00 per class Wednesday (sit or stand) 11:00am-12:00pm CM
Tai Chi $15.00 a month Tues. & Thurs. (no 3rd Thurs.) 9:00am-10:00am A
Ballroom $6.00 per class 1st & 3rd Tuesday 1:15pm-2:45pm A
Yoga $4.00 per class Monday 11:00am-12:00pm CM
Zumba Gold* $4.00 per class Monday 8:45am-9:45am A
Zumba Gold* $4.00 per class Thursday 12:45pm-1:45pm B
Games & Cards
Bid Whist $1.00 Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm REC
Chess No Fee Everyday 9:00am-10:00am REC
Canasta No Fee Tuesday 9:30am-1:00pm REC
Mah Jongg $1.00 Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm CM
Mexican Train $1.00 Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm REC
Puzzle Table $1.00 Everyday 9:00am-4:00pm REC
Seniors Cards-Pinochle & Bridge $2.00 per person Friday 9:30am-1:30pm CM
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Clubs:
Clown Connection DUES 3rd Monday 2:00pm-4:00pm B
Coin Club DUES 1st Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm CM
Fifty Plus Club DUES 2nd & 4th Mondays 11:30am-1pm B
Napa-Solano Audubon
Society DUES
2nd Thu & 4th Wed
(Board) 7:00pm-9:00pm A
NARFE DUES 2nd Tuesday 1:30pm-3:00pm A
North Bay Rose Society DUES 2nd Monday 7:30pm-9:30pm A
Piecemakers Quilting DUES 1st & 3rd Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm A
*Zumba Gold is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
Member Name:
Business Name (if applicable):
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Emergency Contact Name: Phone: ( )
Check One: Method of Payment: 1-Year FDC Membership $20.00 Cash
2-Year FDC Membership $35.00 Check 3-Year FDC Membership $50.00 Credit/Debit
Charge my: VISA MC AMEX Discover $__________ CC#______________________________________________Exp/Date________VCODE_______
Name on Card__________________________________________________________________
Signature_____________________________________________________________________
In case of emergency and natural disaster, please provide us with the following information so we can call you: Do you live alone? Yes ______ No ______ Do you live in a mobile home or trailer? Yes _____ No _____ Do you have a disability? Yes _____ No _____ Do you have any pets? Yes ______ No ______ Do you have a walker? Yes _____ No ______
Signature_____________________________________________________________________
For Office Use Only:
Today’s Date______________________ Date entered in DB ___________________________
Member # ________________ Comments ______________________________________________________
Membership with the Florence Douglas Center entitles you to: Discounts on Computer and language classes Discounts on Monthly Dinners and some travel trips With membership, you can purchase a Vallejo Symphony ticket for only $15 10% discount when you rent the Center You may also purchase your membership online at www.florencedouglasseniorcenter. org
A Positive Place to Recharge, Relax & Reconnect for those 50 or Better!
Membership
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