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Upcoming Events ......................... 1

Information Corner ....................... 2

Sports & Fitness ........................... 2

Dance & Music ............................. 3

Senior Games ............................... 3

Arts & Crafts ................................ 4

Nutrition Programs ....................... 5

Health Information & Services .... 5

Senior Excursions………….…….…...6

Future Events………………..……...….7

Corny Corner ................................ 8

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HISTORY OF THE 4TH OF JULY

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Inde-pendence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict be-tween the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous word: “Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independ-ent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is and ought to be, totally dissolved.” Lee’s words were the impetus for drafting of the formal Declaration of Independence, although the resolution was not followed up on im-mediately.

JOLLY TIMES

Jolly Times will meet Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Clovis Senior Activity Center. Coffee and donuts at 9:00am and the Top Dollar Music Dudes will play at 9:15am. Entertainment will be provided by Brady’s Bunch. July’s menu: turkey sandwich, macaroni salad, fruit and dessert.. August lunch tick-ets will go on sale the morning of July’s Jolly Times beginning at 8:00am. En-tertainment and meal cost is $8.00.

850 4th Street, Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 324-2750 www.cityofclovis.com

July 2019 Our Mission: The mission of the Clovis Senior Activity Center is to provide seniors with activities and services to help them maintain a fulfilling and active life.

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The Clovis Senior Activity Center

offers a wide variety of programs

and services available to all

seniors age 50 and over.

INFORMATION CORNER

Nutrition Meeting: Monday, 7/1,

10:00am

Volunteer Staff Meeting: Wednes-

day, 7/3, 10:00am

Clovis Veterans Memorial District:

7/11, 9:00am Board Meeting, Free-

dom Room

Jolly Times: Thursday, 7/11, 9:00am

Senior Appreciation Dinner: Mon-

day, 6/24, 2019, 5:00-6:30pm, Valley

Friends Church, 980 Gettysburg

Fresno County Crime Victim Assis-

tance: 3rd Tuesday, 8:30am—10am

Arts and Crafts Veterans Activity:

Mondays,10am-Noon, Veterans Me-

morial Building

Free Bread: Tuesday, (except 1st

Tuesday), Wednesday and Thurs-

day, 9am-noon, Salvation Army

Health Insurance Counseling: Tues-

day and Thursday, 1:00-3:00pm

Grief Support Group: Thursday, 9:00

-10:30am Blood Pressure Reading: Will re-

sume in the Fall

SPORTS & FITNESS

Yoga

This all levels “gentle” Yoga class uses bodily postures and breath-ing to stretch and align the body promoting circulation, balance and flexibility. John Shanoian instructor.

Tuesdays—5:30pm—6:30pm; $3.00 each session Wednesdays—3:00pm—4:00pm; $3.00 each session The Yoga class below is held at the Clovis Recreation Center, 3495 Clovis Ave: Fridays—10:00am—11:00am; $3.00 each session; (ages 13+)

Exercise

This class is designed to increase flexibility, balance, coordination, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. The workout combines aerobic, flexibility and resistance with plenty of friendly fun.

Monday—Friday 9:00am-10:00am & 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday—Wednesday 9:30am-10:30am & 10:30am-11:30am Wednesday—9:30am-10:30am & 10:30am—11:30am Thursday—10:00am-11:00am; Intense Exercise 11:00am-11:45am Christy Cole; $1.00 (Activity Card)

Tai Chi

This class will cover the basic concepts of Tai Chi. Posture, re-laxed deep breathing, flowing movement, a basic understanding of mind-body connection; class to improve body awareness and balance.

Mondays—5:15pm—6:15pm; Bill Titus; $1.00 (Activity Card)

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursdays—8:30am—9:30am; Intermediate Tai Chi; Instructor Jeannette; $30/8-week session. Meets weekly.

Zumba

Wednesdays—Chair and Low Intense Zumba!!: 12:45—1:45pm Wednesdays—Intense Zumba!!: 1:50—2:50pm Instructor, Mary; $3.00 (Activity Card)

55 ALIVE SAFE DRIVING CLASS

The Thursday July 18, 2019 55 Alive Mature Driving class will be

a four hour refresher class to be held from 12:30–4:30pm. The

class charge is: AARP members $15.00, and $20.00 for non–

AARP members with a $2.00 chair fee. There will be no class in

August.

Sometimes the longer we sit and listen to the quiet, the more we come to know our inner strength.

In Memory of Alfred “Jack” Bland

DE LEON BROTHERS’ MUSIC

The De Leon Brothers will play a variety of music for listening and dancing on Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2019, 10:00-11:00am.

NICK JONES MUSIC

On Monday, July 15, 2019, from 10:00-11:00am come listen to Nick’s country mu-sic. You’ll enjoy hearing him sing his western songs and you’ll want to dance to his music or sit and stomp your feet!

MUSIC DUDES

Every Wednesday from 10:00-11:15am you can sing and dance or just listen to the music of Top Dollar Music Dudes. Everyone enjoys these musical Dudes so you won’t want to miss them. Stop by and enjoy their music.

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NOTARY SERVICES

Notary Services are available at the senior center Monday through Friday during regular

business hours. Nella Audas is our nota-ry. Any senior (50 or older) may make an appointment to come in and have their documents notarized. There is a $10.00 charge. Call 324-2757 for appointments.

DANCE & MUSIC

SALT

Recommendation: 2300 milligrams (mg) of sodium/day. Recommendation for people more than 40 years of age, Afri-can Americans, and those suffering from high blood pressure: 1500 milligrams (mg) of sodium/day. Read the Nutrition Facts Label. Look

for foods with 5% Daily Value (DV) or less. A sodium content of 20% DV or more is high.

Buy low-sodium products at the grocery store. Look for “low sodium”, “reduced sodium”, or “no salt added” labels on food products.

Buy fresh foods as much as possible. Avoid packaged and processed foods.

Learn to season with herbs and spices. Prepare as much food as possible

yourself without the salt shaker. What is the harm? Too much sodium has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Did you know 50% more sodium is consumed by Americans on a daily basis than recommended.

ALZEHIMER’S “CURES”

The Food and Drug Administration re-cently sent letters to 17 companies that claim that the over-the-counter products they sell prevent, treat, delay, or cure Alz-heimer’s and other major diseases. The FDA says that there’s no proof the prod-ucts work and that they might contain dangerous ingredients. The tablets, cap-sules, and oils are sold in stores, online, and on social media.

Beginning Line Dance

This class will introduce many of the basic moves necessary for Line Dancing. Many dance styles covered in this class include Country Western, Tango, Cha-Cha & more. All dance classes be-low are taught by instructor Jim Ray. Monday & Friday—1:00pm-3:00pm; $20.00 (Monthly fee) Tuesday & Thursday—1:00pm-3:00pm; $20.00 (Monthly fee) Friday—7:00pm-7:30pm; FREE LINE DANCE LESSON

Intermediate Line Dance Intermediate Line Dance is the same as beginning except at a high-er level. Students taking this course should already know the basic steps for line dancing. Tuesday & Thursday—3:00pm –5:00pm; $20.00 (Monthly fee)

Team Dancing

This is a precision team. The instructor choreographs the routine and team competes in Cambria early Spring. Monday & Friday–3:00pm-5:00pm; $20.00 (Monthly fee)

Couple Western Dance

Couples will be introduced to series of pattern Western style dances. Monday—7:00pm-9:00pm; $12.00 per person (Monthly fee) Friday—5:00pm—7:00pm; $12.00 per person (Monthly fee)

SENIOR GAMES

Billiards

Tournaments are held the third Monday of every month. Open play is closed during the duration of all tournaments. $10.00 (Monthly Pool fee)

Mah-Jongg

Meet new friends Mondays to play Mah-Jongg. Two types of Mah-Jongg are offered, Chinese and American. This game gained U.S. popularity in the 1920’s. No registration required. Mondays—12:00pm—3:30pm; $1.00 (Activity Card)

Hand n Foot

This strategic game, full of excitement and daring entertainment, is similar to Canasta, but much more exciting. Come and find out. No registration required. Tuesday—12:00pm & Fridays—1:00pm—3:30pm; $1.00 (Activity Card)

Mexican Train

Enjoy this game played with domino tiles. The object of the game is to rid your hand of as many dominoes as possible and be the first to do so. Thursdays—12:30-3:30pm; $1.00 (Activity Card)

Bunco

Bunco is a social dice game played at the senior center for the first time. 100% luck , no skill! Wednesday—1:30-3:30pm; $1.00 (Activity Card) (Every other Wednes-day) Call 324-2750 to reserve your space. (July 10 & 31)

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CALIFORNIA PHONES

There is a phone that’s right for you! The Cali-fornia Telephone Access Program offers a wide variety of specialized California Phones. Many phone models have a combination of features. A Customer Advisor will help you choose the best phone for you. Included are phones with the following features: Amplified enhanced volume control, portable to get to the phone on time, captioned phone allows you to read incoming conversations in text, big buttons making it easier to see buttons, and accessories to enhance hearing on your own mobile phone. For more information you can call 1-800-806-1191 or visit www.CaliforniaPhones.org. There is a Fresno service center, 7525 N. Cedar Ave., Suite 115, (N Cedar & E. Alluvial)

GET ACTIVE

Get your Senior loved one active today! Family

members hear many reasons from seniors as to

why they are not active:

It’s boring.

It doesn’t feel good.

It makes my arthritic joints hurt.

It takes too much time.

However, they need physical activity more to-

day than they care to admit. In fact, without

physical exercise they will continue to suffer

the loss of strength and stamina. Keeping

Young at Heart aerobic activity, which is cardi-

orespiratory or cardiovascular endurance activ-

ity, is also important. It keeps the heart strong,

lowers blood pressure, and relieves anxiety and

depression. Strength training is recommended

for all adults, but it is a vital link to health for

older adults. The reason is that strength train-

ing prevents sarcopenia, the muscle deteriora-

tion that comes with aging, and also helps

maintain bone mass.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Ceramics

This class is designed for students who have an interest in work-ing with clay and bisque, and gives students experiences in mak-ing functional as well as sculptural pieces, using a variety of tech-niques. Fridays—9:30am—12:30pm; $40.00 (8 weeks)

Pastels

This class will introduce students to the essential information needed to draw and paint still life and landscape using the pastel medium. Demonstrations and individual instruction will be giv-en before moving on to defining shapes. Thursdays—10:00am –1:00pm; $45.00 (8 weeks)

Oil Painting

Basic painting techniques with an emphasis on classic and con-temporary applications of oil and acrylic media. Thursdays– 1:30pm-4:00pm; $45.00 (8-weeks course)

Watercolor

Learn the fundamentals of playing and exploring with watercol-ors. Enjoy a morning or afternoon of experimentation and fun

while you learn the fundamentals of watercolor. Mon- days—1:00pm—4:00pm; $6.00 per class Tuesdays–9:30am—12:30pm; $45.00 (8-weeks course) Wednesdays–1:00pm-4:00pm; $45.00 (8-weeks course)

Advanced Sketch and Draw

Tuesdays–1:00pm-4:00pm; $45.00 (8-weeks course)

Crafts—Stitchery

Knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitching, quilting. Friend-ly people there to help you. Wednesdays—9:00am—11:30am; $1.00 (Activity Card)

Crochet Social Group

All levels are welcome. There is no instructor for this class, other participants will help you with your project. Monday & Friday—10:00am—12:00pm; $1.00 (Activity Card)

Scrapbooking

Learn to create and preserve your family history. Have fun shar-ing and making new friends. Monday—9:00am—12:00pm; $25.00 Open class

Memoir II Class

Continue to explore your past and develop a written account of your special memories. (You don’t have to complete Memoir I to participate) Wednesday—9:00am—11:am; $20.00

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NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Nutrition programs (in-center and home-delivered meals) are available to those 60 and over. In-center meals are served at the Clovis Senior Activity Center Monday through Friday ex-cept the second Thursday of each month. Participants of our in-center meals program are not required to be a resident of Clovis. Lunch reservation is required one working day prior before 11:00am. New participants must fill out a nutrition form. A voluntary suggested meal contribution of seniors age 60+ is $2.00. There is no obligation to pay and no eligible sen-ior will be denied service due to inability to pay. Call 559-324-2750. Homebound meals are delivered to the home of Clovis seniors who are unable to visit the senior center for meals and have difficulty shopping or preparing their meals. A home assessment is required prior to homebound deliveries to deter-mine eligibility. A voluntary monthly contribution of $50.00 is suggested.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING

AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)

Wayne McMillen, HICAP counselor, is here to help you

make a decision on your Medicare medical plan. He can also

help you with any medical billing problems. Call for an ap-

pointment, 324-2750. HICAP offers free confidential consul-

tation, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm

AMERICAN MAH JONGG WINNERS

May American Mah Jongg Tournament winners were:

1st Place Addie Miller

2nd Place Denise Routhier

3rd Place Joyce Safian

This was the third tournament and was filled with good food,

lots of fun and friendly competition. The next tournament

will be in early fall. Mah Jongg is played each Monday after-

noon from 12:00pm-3:30pm.

JULY DANCES

Western: Friday 7/5 7:30pm $5 Western: Friday 7/12 7:30pm $5 Western: Friday 7/19 7:30pm $5

The Clovis Senior Activity Center is not

an adult day care and seniors must be

able to care for their personal needs.

However, seniors are welcome to bring

an attendant or caregiver with them in

order to enjoy our services and pro-

grams.

THEATER DATES

CENTER STAGE: Legally Blonde, July 25-Aug 3 CHILDRENS MUSICAL THEATER: Freaky Friday, July 12-21 ENGLEMAN CELLAR: Tribute to Elton John by Kenny Metcalf, Sept 6, $15

GOLDEN CHAIN THEATRE: The Savannah Sipping Society, Aug 23-Sept 8 ORPHEUM THEATRE SF: Hamilton, now-Jan 5, 2020 PASO ROBLES MID STATE FAIRE: Miran-da Lambert, July 17-18 ROGER ROCKA’S GOOD COMPANY PLAYERS: Disney Newsies, now-July14; Calmi-ty Jane, July18-Sept 15 266-9494 SAROYAN THEATER: Newsies, July 13 SAVEMART CENTER: Shania Twain, July 23 SECOND SPACE: The Savannah Sipping So-ciety, now-Aug 11; My Cousin Rachel, Aug 16-Oct 13 STAGEWORKS: Mama Mia, July 12-14 TOWER THEATER: Friends, July 11; Carmen, Aug 3 & 4 LOCAL EVENTS: Friday nights Clovis Old Town Farmer’s Mar-ket; Saturday Year Round Market, 8:00am-11:30am Big Fresno Fair: Begins Oct 4. Senior Day at the Fair, Monday, October 7, 2019.

WALKING GROUP IN JULY

The Walking Group will meet on Mondays, July 1, 2019 and July 22, 2019, walking from 7:30am—8:30am at Woodward Park. Meet in front of Ft. Blossom at Ft. Washington and Friant Road. Get your good walking shoes on, wear a hat and bring your water bottle.

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TRIP POLICY

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, paid in full, cash or checks, to secure a seat. A full refund will be provided to participants who cancel 14 or more days prior to the trip. Cancelling within 13 days of the trip will not receive a refund. You are responsible to find another senior to take your place. If you do not find a replacement and do not show up for the trip, the fee is forfeited. Trips cancelled by the senior center will receive a full refund. Upcoming trips: Chukchansi (Tuesday, July 16, 2019) $20.00 (full)

Yosemite (Sunday, August 25, 2019) $35.00

Morro Bay Avocado & Margarita Festival (Saturday, September 7, 2019) $40.00

Ronald Reagan Library (Saturday, September 28, 2019) $80.00

BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK 2019

Music is played from 6:30pm until dusk in the grassy area south of the senior center at 901 Fifth St in Clo-vis. Bluegrass in the Park is sponsored by California Bluegrass Association. Date Band Name

July 5 Hesitation Blues

July 12 Friends of Clovis Bluegrass

July 19 The Bad Actors

July 26 Barwick and Siegfried

August 2 The Gilly Girls Band

MEDICARE 101

Medicare 101 is back! We will be meeting in the sen-

ior center lounge.

July 12—Preventing Falls—10:00am

August 2— Healthy Brain—10:00am

August 16—Self Care—10:00am

Plan to attend these informative presentations.

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TRAIN SHOW

Clovis/Fresno 3rd Annual Toy Train Show, Satur-

day, September 14, 2019, 9:30am-3:30pm. Clovis

Senior Activity Center, 850 4th St., Clovis, CA

MY SENIOR CENTER

It is important to check-in by using our My Senior Center database. The software program tracks attend-ance and activity in the senior center, so be sure to be counted every time you visit. If you have any ques-tions when checking in, just ask one of the staff.

SUMMER BBQ BASH

The end of the “Summer BBQ Bash” will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 10:00am—12:30pm. Enjoy the morning outside, with carnival games, photos with friends, a mini resource fair and music by JT & Sarah. The meal will be cooked by Old Town Clovis Kiwanis chefs: tri-tip, beans, salad and roll. Tickets will go on sale July 1, 2019, $8.00 per person. Seats are limited.

PREVENTING SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS

As we age, our vision changes and that loss of vision can lead to serious safety issues. Accidents at home rank among the leading causes of death and injury among seniors. According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, one out of four adults age 65 and older has a bad fall every year. Modifications prevent potential slips and trips.

De-Clutter—We all know our elderly loved ones tend to collect more items than they need over the years.

The first step is to remove debris from walking areas

and stairs to make sure your senior has a clear path-

way when moving around their home.

Secure—Loose rugs and lifted carpet create a huge fall

risk. Secure loose rugs and carpets around the home

to make sure they are set in place. Secure loose rugs

with double-sided tape or slip resistant backing.

Lighting—Our vision changes as we age making prop-er lighting in the home vital for senior safety. The

best lighting for aging eyes is “up lighting” meaning

the light goes up, bounces off the ceiling, and comes

back down.

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FUTURE EVENTS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR—MONDAY,

JULY 8, 2019

CHUKCHANSI CASINO—TUESDAY, JULY 16,

2019 (Trip is full!)

END OF THE SUMMER BASH— WEDNESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

BIG FRESNO FAIR SENIOR DAY—MONDAY,

OCTOBER 7, 2019

CLASSIC CAR SHOW—SATURDAY, OCTOBER

19, 2019

JULY BIRTHDAY CLUB

The Birthday Club will meet July 28, 2019 at 10:00am to celebrate all July birthday “babies”. Humana will be sponsor-ing this event the last Friday of each month with different goodies and a raffle to show their appreciation by celebrat-ing you. Call 324-2750 to make your reservation if you plan to attend.

ART CLUB FOR KIDS

This six week class will teach a drawing technique using

Pens and Markers for ages kindergarten—12th grade. The

class will be held Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm,

August 13-29, 2019. The class cost is $35.00.

Call 324-2750 to register.

FRIDAY BRIDGE GROUP

The High Score certificate for the month of May was won by Chuck Elkins, with a score of 5490. The Bridge Group meets at 12:00pm each Friday in the exercise room. All sen-iors of intermediate skill level are welcome to attend. You can use your activity card to play.

Courage is doing what you must when doing what you must is the hardest thing of all.

HEAT STRESS IN ELDERLY

Heat stroke is the most serious heat related illness. It occurs when the body becomes un-able to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the body loses its ability to sweat, and it is unable to cool down and body temperatures rise to 106°F or high-er within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emer-gency treatment is not provided. Warning signs vary but may include the following: Extremely high body temperature (above

103°F) Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating) Rapid, strong pulse Throbbing headache Dizziness Nausea Heat exhaustion If you feel ill due to the heat, take immediate steps to cool off and see a doctor or call 911.

GOOD OLD-FASHIONED WAYS

TO STAY COOL

Take a cool shower.

Mist yourself under a garden hose spray.

Put a wet towel on your head, neck, or wrists.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Plan to attend our Health and Wellness Fair, Monday, July 8, 2019, from 9:00am-11:00am at the Clovis Senior Activity Center. Take advantage of free health services such as Blood Pressure check, Emergency Prepared-ness, Blood Glucose Screening, Alzheimer’s + Related Diagnostic Information, Senior Ser-vices, Nutrition, Legal and Identity Theft, In-Home Caregiving, Assistive Technology, Medicare Advantage and more! Win great raffle prizes (must be present to win).

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Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard

to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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CORNY CORNER

When were the 4th of July celebrations like cheese? When crackers were sold to go with them. Jeff: What’s red, white, and blue and has a lot of arms? Lynn: I don’t know. What? Jeff: An octopus carrying the American flag. Do they have a 4th of July in England? Yes. (They also have a 3rd of July, 2nd of July, etc.) He who drinks fifth on fourth will have trouble going forth on fifth.

If Washington’s wife went to Washington while Washington’s wash woman washed Washington’s woolies, how many W’s would there be in all?

There are no W’s in “all”.

What is white, blue, and red? Betsy Ross making the flag without her glasses on.

POOL WINNERS

June pool tournament winners were:

1st: Bob Turner & Fritz Smith

2nd: John Benninger & George Beltran

3rd: Dave Richey & John Borchardt

Another exciting pool tournament. Don’t miss the next tournament on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 12:00-3:00pm. It is exciting when these players get together, always lots of fun and plenty of noise!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!

Recent donations were made by the following friends: Larry and Genevieve Dale and Forest Risch. Elena Giroux made a donation in memory of Betty Stevens. All donations are appreciated. Thank you.

If attacked by a mob of clowns,

go for the juggler.

The Clovis Senior Activity Center thanks our partners for their financial support of our activities and events:

Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging, Health Net, and you!