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Important Phone Numbers
City of San Dimas– Parks & Recreation Department San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center 201 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773
Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
(909) 394-6290 or www.cityofsandimas.com
A.A.R.P 800-424-3410
Access Transportation 800-827-0829
Adult Protective Services 800-992-1660
American Cancer Society 626-966-9994
Center for Health Care Rights 800-824-0780
Chamber of Commerce 909-592-3818
Chuckwagon Meal Reservations 909-394-6298
Center for Disease Control 800-232-4636
City Hall-San Dimas 909-394-6200
Community Senior Services 909-621-9900
Dial-a-Cab 909-622-4435
Edison - Power Outages 800-611-1911
Elder Abuse Hotline 800-992-1660
Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116
Fair Housing Association 800-225-5342
Fire Department-San Dimas 909-599-6727
Get About Reservations 909-596-5964
Graffiti Hotline 626-442-6666
Historical Society 909-592-1190
House of Ruth 877-988-5559
HUD-Housing Authority 626-626-4510
Humane Society (SPCA) 909-623-9777
In-Home Support Services 888-944-4477
Intervale Home Delivered Meals 626-960-2995
Meals On Wheels 909-596-1828
Medicare 800-633-4227
Metro Access Services 800-827-0829
MSAC (x5117) 909-594-5611
Library-San Dimas 909-599-6738
Ombudsman (Long-Term Care) 909-394-0416
Post Office-San Dimas 909-599-0651
Recreation Center 909-394-6283
Ready Now - Transportation 909-770-8038
Senior Help Line 909-625-4600
Senior Information Assistance 800-510-2020
Sheriff's Station 909-450-2700
Social Security 800-772-1213
SGV Vector Control 626-814-9466
Volunteers of America 909-593-4796
YWCA Case Management 626-960-2995
Parks & Recreation Department
(909) 394-6230
San Dimas Senior Citizen/ Community Center
201 E. Bonita Ave. (909) 394-6290
Senior Center Mission Statement
The San Dimas Senior/Community Center is dedicated to offering services, events and activities that help enrich the lives
of our community's older adults. We accomplish this in collaboration with different agencies to provide a menu
of services such as nutrition, health information, recreation classes, life-long-learning opportunities and special events
within a fun and welcoming environment.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Free Activities & Groups 2
Course Connections 3
Donor Wall 4
Socials 5
Events/Programs 6-7
Calendar 8-9
Adult Excursion Updates 10
Senior Club/Bingo/Seminars 11
Community Links/Story Cont. 12-13
Services/Meetings 14-15
Important Phone Numbers 16
January 2019 201 E. Bonita Ave San Dimas, CA 91773 (909)394-6290 Vol 43 No 1
SAN DIMAS SENIOR CITIZEN/COMMUNITY CENTER
$10 per person
Tickets on sale
now!
Limited Space
Beginning in 2019,
Monthly Dinner tickets must be purchased at
time of reservation.
Includes:
Pot Roast served with salad, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots and dessert.
One drink choice of wine, beer or sparkling apple cider.
Entertainment provided by Travis Townsend
One raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased, 5 for $1.00.
The Last Teardrop By Paul Stehrenberger
It is often said that there is a special bond between a mother
and her first-born son. I personally have a hard time subscribing to that
notion because I was a first-born son, after three older sisters and before
two younger brothers, and growing up in a family of six siblings didn’t
allow for special treatment for any one of us.
As far as I remember, my mom loved us all the same. She was
way too busy with washing, cooking and cleaning to give anyone
preference. The first one to get up in the morning and the last one to go
to bed at night, she was the essence of an “energizer bunny.”
In days past, it was customary to leave the nest after high-
school, so all of us followed that tradition and moved to different parts
of the world. Some moved within a couple of hundred miles from
home, others like me, thousands of miles away. We would visit our
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FREE ACTIVITIES
BILLIARDS Monday - Wednesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Game Room
LIBRARY & LOUNGE
Monday - Friday
Books, puzzles,
magazines & movies.
Hours may vary.
CANASTA
Mondays &
Thursdays
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Work Room 2
RUMMY TILE
Thursdays
9:15am - 11:30am
Work Room 2
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Mondays
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room
PINOCHLE Mondays &
Wednesdays
8:15am - 4:00pm
Activity Room 1
PINOCHLE– Beginners Fridays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room 1
WORLD COIN CLUB
2nd Wednesday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bring your coins! Enjoy listening to a piece of
history unique to the story of each coin’s origin. Conference Room 1
TABLE TENNIS
Thursdays & Fridays
8:30am - 4:30pm
Game Room
EUCHRE GROUP
Fridays
8:15am - 11:30am
Work Room 2
“MEX TRAIN” DOMINOES*
Wednesdays
1:00pm - 3:45pm
Conference Room 1
Join or learn this exciting
game of dominoes. Everyone welcome!
*Or Other Games
CRIBBAGE
Mondays
8:00am - 11:30am
Work Room 2
ROADWALKERS
Wednesdays
8:00am
Meet the group at the north
end of the Senior Center.
Walk at your own pace.
After your walk, stay for
coffee & conversation.
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AARP Smart Driver Courses
Regular Course Monday, February 11 &
Wednesday, February 13 9:00am - 1:00pm
Express Course Thursday, January 17
8:30am - 1:30pm
All driver safety classes are: $15.00 per person AARP members
$20.00 non-members Pre-registration required.
Sponsored by AARP.
$7 per person
Tickets on Sale
February 5
Enjoy a complete Irish Corned Beef
Dinner and dance to the Band Fusion!
Do you have questions or concerns about the San Dimas Dial-a-Cab or
Get About Service?
Erika Cardenas from the Pomona Valley
Transportation Authority will be available to
provide information and answer questions.
Learn about your options and what decisions you
can make now for end of life care.
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Friday, January 18
10:00am - 12:00pm
SERVICE SPONSORED BY
Howard Hawkins, Attorney at Law
FREE legal consultation.
Attorney provides a 15-minute professional consultation on the third Friday each month.
He will help you understand your legal options and rights pertaining to your
legal matters.
Appointment required.
Friday, January 18
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Since 1986, the YWCA San Gabriel Valley has provided community-based services for older persons. The goal is to provide high-quality,
cost-effective and custom-tailored services that empower seniors.
Services include urgent care management, outreach, education, nutrition through
congregate dining or home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, telephone reassurance,
and linkages with other supports and services.
SERVICES, SEMINARS & SCREENINGS
January 8
&
January 22
Bereavement Buddies
2nd and 4th Tuesdays Every Month
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Peer-to-Peer support for understanding the feelings of grief
and celebrating the lives lost.
Call (909) 394-6290 for an appointment. Call (909) 394-6290 for an appointment.
Sponsored by
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Wednesday, January 9 10:00am - 11:30am
No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
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ARTS & CRAFTS
Boutique Craft Production* Tuesday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
China Painting Workshop Wednesday, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Creative Crafters
Thursday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jewelry Production** Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Quilting/Sewing & Design* Monday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Quilting Workshop Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tole Painting (Intermediate)* Thursday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Watercolor* Tuesday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FITNESS Chair Exercise* Mon, 9:00am-10:00am
Wed & Fri, 9:30am - 10:30am
Yoga* Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am - 10:30am
Dancercise (Special Needs) Thursday, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Physical Fitness Conditioning (Aerobics)* Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00am - 9:00am
Tai Chi Slow Stretch* Friday, 9:00am - 11:00am
Roadwalkers-Walking Group Wednesday, 8:00am
LIFE-LONG LEARNING Computer Classes** LEVEL 1 Tues 12:30pm-3:30pm LEVEL 2 Wed 9:00am-12:00pm LEVEL 3 Tues 9:00am-12:00pm Digital Photography (Beginning)** Thurs 9:00am-12:00pm Internet Class** Mon 9:00am-12:00pm Creative Computing** Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Home Gardening* Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm
Write Your Life Story Group Tuesday 9:30am-11:30am
Writers’ Workshop Wednesday 1:00pm-3:30pm
NEW! Evening Classes!
Yoga* Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm
Basic Excel 1,2,3*
Tuesday, 6:00-8:50pm
COURSE CONNECTIONS
*These courses are sponsored by Mt. San Antonio College (MSAC). Register with MSAC instructor on the first day of class.
**These courses are sponsored by Mt. San Antonio College (MSAC). Pre-registration required.
Spring Session Registration Dates:
Jewelry Classes: Fri. 1/25 at 9am
Computer Classes: Wed. 1/30 at 10am
San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (909) 394 - 6290
Register at 1st
class, 2/26/19
Winter Session: 1/7/19 - 2/15/19 *Spring Session: 2/25/19– 6/13/19
* NEW for Spring– Evening Classes
Mt. San Antonio College
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The San Dimas Senior Citizen Commission Foundation invites you to place a name on display for posterity on the San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center Donor Wall.
The Foundation is a non-profit organization established to receive gifts from the public to be used for the enhancement of the San Dimas Senior Citizen/ Community Center and its programs. Your donation is tax deductible.
A certificate will be issued to each contributor recognizing that the name specified has been placed on the Senior Citizen/Community Center Donor Wall.
For more information please call (909) 394-6290, or write to the San Dimas Senior Citizen Commission Foundation, 201 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas,
CA 91773
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parents whenever possible, and often they would visit
us. All of us got married and started families of our
own. Sad to say, the whole extended family never
again came together at the same time or the same
place.
When I received a letter from my dad,
informing me that Mom was diagnosed with
Alzheimer's, a form of dementia, I was in denial. How
could that be? My mom, who read hundreds of books,
solved thousands of crossword puzzles, and generally
exercised her brain daily, could possibly be afflicted
with Alzheimer’s. It had to be a mistake, maybe a
misdiagnosis.
After a few months, I decided to fly home
and check out the situation for myself. I was
disappointed to learn from my dad that Mom had been
slowly forgetting things and, at times, not knowing
where she was. I tried to keep an open mind, but
realized from the moment I saw her that something
wasn’t quite right. She did recognize me but there was
no joy in her demeanor. I wanted to hug her like old
times, but her eyes stared at me as if she questioned
my identity. I was unable to communicate with her no
matter how hard I tried.
After three days I left my parents to return
home, hoping that with time and proper care she
would become her old self again. Time went by and
my dad would occasionally write to me and tell me
about her condition. It wasn’t improving.
Another year or so passed when my wife and
I decided to spend Christmas at my parent’s house.
Everyone was excited, especially our two kids who
hadn’t seen their grandparents in years. We flew to my
hometown where mom and dad greeted us at the
airport. Dad was delighted to see us, but Mom seemed
distant. She didn’t recognize my wife or our kids, and
she looked at me as if questioning my presence.
We celebrated Christmas Eve with a
delicious dinner, prepared by my dad, and then
exchanged gifts. The mood was festive and cheerful.
We drank gluewine, a traditional hot drink with plenty
of cherry brandy and cinnamon in it. There was
hugging and kissing and everyone seemed happy
except Mom. I walked over to her and gently embraced
her. I held her close to me for a long moment as if I
could make her well again. She did not resist my
embrace. “I love you, Mom,” I said quietly. When we
separated, I looked at her, anticipating some kind of
response. She looked confused and showed no reaction,
but then I noticed a single teardrop rolling down her
cheek. I was filled with sadness and began to tear up.
Was it possible that , at that moment in time,
two brain cells in her memory bank made contact with
one another, and for a brief instance, enabled her to
remember me? I’d like to think so. Maybe there is
something about that special bond between a mother
and her first-born son.
Mom passed away the following spring. There
were few tears. Instead, we celebrated her life and, for
the first times in many, many years, all of us gathered
together again as a family.
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Do You Have a Story You Would Like to Share?
Writers, age 50+ may submit stories to:
SilverTimes Newsletter 201 East Bonita Ave. San Dimas, CA 91773
Attn: Paige Rode
Or email: [email protected]
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Hot lunch delivered by a friendly volunteer to any eligible homebound
resident in the San Dimas/La Verne area. Regular and diabetic menus are available.
Monday - Friday Noon - 1:00pm $5.00 per meal
For meal delivery information, please call
Meals on Wheels at (909) 596-1828.
YWCA INTERVALE SENIOR SERVICES
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Frozen microwaveable meals delivered once a week to any eligible homebound
senior age 60 and over in the San Gabriel Valley area. Seven meals include fresh
fruit, milk, bread & margarine.
No charge for service; a voluntary confidential donation of $3.00 per meal
is suggested. For meal delivery information, please contact YWCA
Intervale Services at (626) 960-2995.
SENIOR HELP LINE
Provides information and assistance to seniors and their families, helping them identify and contact the services they need from an extensive database of
agencies serving seniors. (909) 625-4600
CHUCKWAGON NUTRITION Hot lunches served to individuals 60 years
of age and over at the Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room
Lunch Served Monday - Friday
11:30am
Suggested donation is $3.00 per person (60+ years) and
$5.00 per person (under 60 years). Reservations required at least two days in
advance by calling (909) 394-6298 between the hours of 9:30am - 12:30pm.
Full details and menu available at the Senior Center.
OMBUDSMAN
Long- term care advocacy for residents in nursing homes and community care
facilities. For more information call (909) 394-0416.
HICAP
HICAP provides free, unbiased information for people on Medicare.
Call the Center for Health Care Rights at (800) 824-0780.
COMMUNITY SENIOR SERVICES Programs available: Companionship,
support groups, counseling, transportation and resource referrals.
Contact (909) 621-9900 or www.communityseniorservices.com www.communityconnections-css.org
A volunteer Driver Program.
MEA L
COMMUNITY LINKS
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (909) 394 - 6290
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2:00pm - 4:00pm
$4.00 per person
Tickets on sale 1/8
Limited Space
Fee includes games, meal, refreshments and prizes
($25, $15 $10 gift cards)
CHUCKWAGON SOCIALS Pre-registration for Chuckwagon
Lunch Program is required. See page 12 for details.
Thursdays 10:30am
Enjoy a fun game of bingo before and after your lunch.
(909) 394-6298
Thursday, January 10 11:00am
Register by 12:30pm on January 8
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SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
MOVIE MADNESS It’s FREE!! All movies shown at 12:30pm
in the San Dimas Senior Center,
WORK ROOM 2
Wednesday, January 2 The Children Act
Drama (1hr 45min) R
Starring: Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci
& Ben Chaplin Wednesday, January 16
Unbroken: Path to Redemption Bio/Drama (1hr 38 min) PG-13
Starring: Samuel Hunt, Merritt Patterson
& Bobby Campo Disclaimer: Please view movies at your own discretion.
Some movies may contain adult language or adult content. Movies subject to change without notice due to
availability.
MOVIE BANDITS The second & fourth
Wednesday each month!
Wednesday January 9 & January 23
12:30pm Work Room 2
Enjoy the afternoon with friends watching your favorite movie! Bring your favorite DVDs from home to be played. The movie of the day will be selected at random by a lottery drawing at 12:15pm. Not all movies will be accepted due to content or rating, please use discretion.
Perfect for a night on the town with your friends. Enjoy the show or get up and dance.
Live entertainment featuring music by various bands. Delicious refreshments always included.
The First & Fourth WEDNESDAY Each month!
Multi-Purpose Room
1/2 NO DANCE 1/23 MUSIC MASTERS 5:30-8pm $6 per person
Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am
Work Room 2
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SAN DIMAS SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB NEWS Club meetings are held every Tuesday at 9:30am at the
San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room
Coffee and tea served. Annual Dues: $6.00 & 25¢ weekly
B I N G O!
Sponsored by the San Dimas Senior Citizens Club
Meeting Schedule Tuesday, January 8 Installation of Club Officers & Entertainment: Luis Cordova
Tuesday, January 15 Business Meeting Tuesday, January 22 Speaker: Jane– Scams
Tuesday, January 29 Bingo & Birthdays
Join Now for 2019! Club Activities Include:
Holiday Luncheons
Special Celebrations
Entertainment
Guest Speakers
Monthly Birthday Celebrations
Weekly Bingo ($5.00 buy-in)
Exclusive Club Member Travel
2019 Club Officers Dianna Roberts President
Jay Pace 1st Vice President
Nancy Wilson 2nd Vice President
Yolanda Gonzalez Secretary
Debbee Malouf Treasurer
Debbee Malouf/Carol Touchette
Bingo Chairs
Special Thanks:
Delia Lee Sunshine Lady
Fredia Sarehraz Utility Member
Every Tuesday Plummer Community Building
Package Fees
1st packet = $5.00 2nd packet = $3.00
Additional packets= $2.00
Bingo package sales 10:30am - 12:00pm
Game begins at 12:30pm
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ADULT EXCURSION UPDATES Enjoy friendly company as you travel to fun and interesting places.
For tour descriptions & availability contact the Welcome Desk. Dates, times, and fees subject to change.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (909) 394-6290
Receive the Trekker Guide at Home!
Please provide legal-size, self-addressed and stamped envelopes. Four envelopes will ensure you receive the guide for an entire year.
Envelopes can be dropped off or mailed to the San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center.
Pageant of Our Lord Saturday, April 6, 2019
$58.00 Residents, Senior Club $59.50 Non-Residents
Resident Registration: Thursday, January 17 Non-Resident Registration: Friday, January 18
Valley View Casino Wednesday, April 17, 2019
$20.50 Residents, Senior Club $22.00 Non-Residents
Resident Registration: Thursday, January 24 Non-Resident Registration: Friday, January 25
The Secret Garden Wednesday, May 1, 2019
$60.00 Residents, Senior Club $61.50 Non-Residents
Resident Registration: Thursday, February 7 Non-Resident Registration: Friday, February 8
The Oxnard Strawberry Festival Saturday, May 18, 2019
$22.00 Residents, Senior Club $23.50 Non-Residents
Resident Registration: Thursday, February 7 Non-Resident Registration: Friday, February 8
A Day at the Getty Center Wednesday, June 12, 2019
$15.00 Residents, Senior Club $16.50 Non-Residents
Resident Registration: Thursday, February 14 Non-Resident Registration: Friday, February 15
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…MORE THINGS TO DO
By Rudolfo Anaya
International Cultural Club
1st & 3rd Monday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
This friendly group is for anyone interested in sharing and appreciating the culture, customs, music, poetry and writing of different countries. Current members
represent North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Book Party!
Wednesday, January 2 10:30am
First Wednesday of every month at the
San Dimas Senior Center Meeting Room.
Sponsored by County of Los Angeles Library in
San Dimas
Wednesdays 1:00pm-3:30pm
Meeting Room
Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am
Work Room 2
Come to Write Your Life Story and compile your story week by week and step-by-step. Guidelines will be provided.
Or if you are a professional, a novice or simply interested in the craft of writing, you may join Writer’s Workshop. Bring a story to share or be
inspired by other writers.
Everyone Welcome!
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
8:15am Pinochle Group
8:15am Cribbage
8:30am Billiards
9:30am Chair Exercise
11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch
1:00pm Canasta
1:00pm Duplicate Bridge
5:30pm Quilting Workshop
6:00pm Quilting Workshop
8:30am Billiards
9:00am Boutique Crafts
9:30am Senior Citizens Club
9:30am Write Your Life Story
11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch
1:00pm Watercolor
8:30am Billiards 8:00am Roadwalkers 9 :30am Chair Exercise 11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch 12:00pm China Painting Workshop 1:00pm Dominoes “Mex Train” 1:00pm Home Gardening 1:00pm Writer’s Workshop
8:30am Table Tennis 9:15am Rummy Tile 9:30am Creative Crafters 11:00am Chuckwagon Lunch & Bingo Social 1:00pm Canasta 1:00pm Tole Painting
8:15am Euchre Group 8:30am Table Tennis 9:00am Jewelry Production 9:30am Chair Exercise
11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch 1:00pm Pinochle - Beginners
AARP
AGA
Albertson’s Market
American Red Cross
Austine Home Care
Atria Rancho Park
Attorney Howard Hawkins
Brookdale San Dimas
Forest Lawn
HealthCare Partners
Home Instead
Humana
Inter Valley Health Plan
San Dimas Community Hospital
San Dimas High School Teens
San Dimas Public Library
San Dimas Senior Citizens’ Club
SCAN Health Plan
VNA Hospice
& Palliative Care
YWCA
Beginning in 2019, we will no longer “save” seats for the Monthly Dinners without
payment. Seats will be reserved only after tickets have been purchased.
Thank you, we appreciate your cooperation.
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
8:15am Pinochle Group
8:15am Cribbage
8:30am Billiards
9:30am Chair Exercise
11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch
1:00pm Canasta
1:00pm Duplicate Bridge
5:30pm Quilting Workshop
6:00pm Quilting Workshop
8:30am Billiards
9:00am Boutique Crafts
9:30am Senior Citizens Club
9:30am Write Your Life Story
11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch
1:00pm Watercolor
8:30am Billiards 8:00am Roadwalkers 9 :30am Chair Exercise 11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch 12:00pm China Painting Workshop 1:00pm Dominoes “Mex Train” 1:00pm Home Gardening 1:00pm Writer’s Workshop
8:30am Table Tennis 9:15am Rummy Tile 9:30am Creative Crafters 11:00am Chuckwagon Lunch & Bingo Social 1:00pm Canasta 1:00pm Tole Painting
8:15am Euchre Group 8:30am Table Tennis 9:00am Jewelry Production 9:30am Chair Exercise
11:30am Chuckwagon Lunch 1:00pm Pinochle - Beginners
1 Closed-- New Year’s
Holiday
2
7 1:00pm International Club
8 7:00pm
9
10
16
17 8:30am AARP Smart Driver
2:00pm End of Life Planning Seminar
18
21
22 7:00pm
23
24
10:30am Book Party
12:30pm Movie Madness
Bereavement Buddies
10:00am Blood Pressure
12:30pm Movie Bandits
4:00pm World Coin Club
11:00am Lunch Social
3:00pm Happy Hour
12:30pm Movie Madness
Beginning in 2019, we will no longer “save” seats for the Monthly Dinners without
payment. Seats will be reserved only after tickets have been purchased.
Thank you, we appreciate your cooperation.
10:00am Attorney Service
1:00pm YWCA Case Management
4:30pm Lets Pop Bottles Dinner & Entertainment
Closed- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday
12:30pm Pomona Valley Transportation Question & Answer Session
Bereavement Buddies
12:30pm Movie Bandits
