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cypressrec.orgAugust 2021

SOCIAL GATHERING EDITION

NUTRITION PROGRAMS

3 Meal Distribution

3 Commodities

3 Home Delivered Meals

VIRTUAL RECREATION CENTER

4 Medicare Preventative

Services Virtual Seminar

4 Virtual Technior

STAYING YOUNG AT HEART

4 Cooking with Teena

5 Happy Birthday to You

5 Summer Break Word Search

CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

6 Health & Fitness Classes

6 Dance Classes

6 Sports Classes

FREE SERVICES

7 Taxi Vouchers

7 Health Insurance

7 Legal Aide

The Cypress Senior Center is openMonday - Friday from

8:00am-5:00pm for socialization andinformational purposes ONLY. Frozenmeals will be distributed curbside,

11:00am - 12:00pm.

The Senior Center has reopened!"Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly."

Stop by the Cypress Senior Center to meet with friends and toget information on programs and services. Ongoing classeswill continue to be conducted outdoors but keep checkingback with us to see what's new. Meal distribution continues tofunction in curbside pickup format. If you’d like to receive thelatest updates of the Senior Center happenings please call(714) 229-2005 during business hours, Monday throughFriday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Come visit us!

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COVID-19 Vaccination UpdatesSenior Center Staff is Here to Help!

Staff is available by phone at (714) 229-2005, Monday – Fridayfrom 8:00 am – 5:00 pm to provide guidance and answerquestions you may have regarding appointments. You can alsovisit for more information.www.covidvaccinefacts.com

Abrazar can assist residents with scheduling a COVID-19vaccination appointment. Appointments are being made forindividuals 50 years and older. Contact or visit(714) 278-4670covidinfo@abrazarinc.com to schedule your appointmenttoday.

Outdoor Health & Wellness Classes are waiting for You!Are you looking for something to do outdoors? Are youready to get back out there, make new friends, and learnsomething new? Check out the Senior Center outdoorclasses held at the Civic Center Green. From Line Danceto Yoga, there is something for everybody. State & Countyhealth safety guidelines will be followed. See page 6 formore information.

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Cypress Recreation Mission Statement:The Cypress Recreation & Community Services Department promotes and provides quality programs and services to

meet the needs of the community.

Cypress Farmers MarketSaturdays | 9 AM - 2 PM

Cottonwood Church Parking Lot

Every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm,shop the variety of vendors from fresh fruits,vegetables, honey, delicious yogurt,hummus, salsas, dried fruits, nuts, loose-leaf teas, cold-pressed juices, nut butter,fresh roasted coffee, hot food options, andmore. Located in the Cottonwood churchparking lot off of Katella. *All vendorsaccept cash and card.

City CouncilJon Peat, MayorAnne Hertz, Council MemberFrances Marquez Ph. D., Council MemberPaulo M. Morales, Council MemberVacant Council Member

City ManagerPeter Grant

Senior Citizens CommissionThe Cypress Senior Citizens Commission serves as anadvisory board to the City Council on matterspertaining to older adults. The Cypress Senior CitizensCommission meets the second Wednesday of everymonth at 3:00pm in the Conference Room of theSenior Center. All interested parties are welcome toattend.

Sherre Yurenko, ChairGinger Osman, Vice-ChairGincy Heins, CommissionerHank Machal, CommissionerCarlos Ramirez, CommissionerJan Stein, CommissionerRachel Strong, Commissioner

Recreation & Community Services - Senior CenterJeff Draper, Acting Director of RecreationShayna Gutierrez, Recreation SupervisorTeena Tomlinson, Recreation SpecialistCarol Shore, Office Assistant IIMiguel De Guzman, Recreation Specialist Part-TimeLauren Hull, Recreation Specialist Part-TimeArmando Paraiso, Recreation Leader IV

August 6 - Southland Band(70’s & 80’s Rock and Roll)

August 13 - Charlie’s Angels: The Band(70s Hits) *sponsored by FOCCA

Food Trucks Available!

Summer Concertson the Green

FRIDAYS at 6:00pm | 5275 Orange Ave

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Meals on Wheels Orange CountyMeals on Wheels Orange County is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving seniorsand their families. They offer a variety of supportive services designed to promote well-beingand independence including:

�Home Delivered Meals

�Frozen Meal Distribution

�Case Management

�Homemaking

�Friendly Visitors

�Home Safety

�For more information call (714) 220-0224

Meal DistributionAs an alternative to the suspended congregate lunch program, the Senior Center provides frozenmeals that participants can pick up and take home. Curbside pick-ups take place Monday throughFriday, between 11:00am - 12:00pm at the north end of the building on a first-come, first-served basis.

Commodities - Wednesday,August 11Second Wednesday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30am or until gone, the Senior Center distributesmonthly commodities curbside at the North end of the building. These shelf stable items provided bySecond Harvest Food Bank are packed in bags by Recreation staff, following the suggested healthand safety guidelines.

Community Action Partnership - Friday, 9:00am-12:00pmAugust 20,Cypress Community Center, 5700 OrangeAve.�Third Friday of each month�New applicants will be placed on waiting list�Call (714) 667-0717 to find out how to apply

Home Delivered MealsFor those already on the program, Home Delivered Meals will continue to be delivered on a normalschedule. Please visit www.mealsonwheelsoc.org to apply for the program.

For additional information about any of the nutrition programs, please call the Cypress Senior Centerat 714-229-2005.

SeniorCuisine DeliveredMeals on Wheels Orange County is pleased to announce as part of ourSenior Cuisine Deliveredcomprehensive Covid-response for older adults. Senior Cuisine Delivered is designed to provide freshrestaurant-quality meals at an affordable price, delivered safely to doors of participating seniors.

Following the sunset of Great Plates Delivered, they received numerous requests from older adultswho wanted healthy senior meals from restaurants and caterers for a reasonable price, without hiddenfees and delivery costs.

Senior Cuisine Delivered is in response to their needs, providing convenience and comfort.And at just$9.95 per meal, it’s also affordable. For a limited time, offering new participants $ off their firstthey’re 204-week subscription. This program is designed for older adults age 50+ and family members andcaregivers who live with them. Portions are sized for seniors.

Interested individuals can learn about Senior Cuisine Delivered at MealsOnWheelsOC.org.

Nutrition Programs

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Cooking with TeenaDreamsicle Dessert by Zetty Gordon & Helen Boyles

Ingredients

1 small sugar free orange Jello

1 small sugar free instant vanilla pudding

1 cup boiling water

1 cup of cold water

1 – 8 oz container Cool Whip

1 – 16 oz can mandarin oranges (drain)

2 cups mini-marshmallows (optional)

Directions:

� Make orange Jello using boiling water, mix well,

then add cold water and let Jello cool slightly

(Note: use small whisk to mix)

� Stir pudding mix into Jello

� Refrigerate for 1 hour or until thickened

� Add drained mandarin oranges

� Add mini-marshmallows (optional)

� Add Lite Cool Whip

� Mix thoroughly

� Refrigerate for a couple of hours

VIRTUAL TECHNIORTuesdays ~ 1:00-2:00pm

Via ZoomTechnior is a technology class,FREE

offered by Whitney High School students

providing one-on-one help via Zoom for

Older Adults to answer any and all

questions about technology devices.

From wanting to learn how to send emails

to adding apps to your smart phone.

Technior is here to help!

Registration is required.Zoom link provided uponregistration.

Sign-up today:tinyurl.com/techniorsignups

VIRTUAL TECHNIORTuesdays ~ 1:00-2:00pm

Via ZoomTechnior is a technology class,FREE

offered by Whitney High School students

providing one-on-one help via Zoom for

Older Adults to answer any and all

questions about technology devices.

From wanting to learn how to send emails

to adding apps to your smart phone.

Technior is here to help!

Registration is required.Zoom link provided uponregistration.

Sign-up today:tinyurl.com/techniorsignups

Medicare PreventiveServices Virtual Seminar

Friday, August 610:00 – 10:30am

Via ZoomJoin a virtual presentation offered by HICAP via

Zoom, to learn more about Medicare and

Prevent ive Services. Heal th Insurance

Counseling and Advocacy Program(HICAP) is a

program of the Council on Aging-Southern

California. HICAP does not sell or endorse

insurance products.

Register by emailing

ochicapoutreach@coasc.org or by phone at

(714) 560-0424 ext 204

Deadline to Register is August 4th

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(Loreto) Peter Aldama, Maria C. Aldan, Taghrid Alnimri, Carol L. Anthony, Helen Bao, Earl Beck,Cris Benavente, Susan Bloch, Leo Bourke, Leslie Bridges, Carolyn Carpenter, Lilia Castillo, RogerCastillo, Subodh Chojar, Charlotte Dickison, La Rae Dillman, Suzanne Douglas, Donald Durensky,John Edalati, Val Ehgstrom, Fred Gagnon, Louie Gaytan, Marco T. Gonzalez, Janice Hale, Jeanette

Harris, Yo Hashimoto, Mary Hermelin, Bob Holman, Irene Hornby, Sheng-Yen Hou, Sharon L.Hulsey, Susan Hunter, Cecilia Igna, Rita Ireland, Josephine Jaramillo, Don Kay, Ock S Kim, Un HeeKim, Elizabeth "Betty" Kingston, James Komulaine , Kim Kroner, Yun Tai Lee, Vera Manfro, CarolManker, Esther Marks, Linda Martin, Ingrid McGee, Nobuko Minami, Janet Morlok, Judith Olson,

Percival Orejudos, Ok Sin Park, Mahendra Patel, Angelica Perez, Kenneth Porizek, Judi Possnack,Walter Rejon, Rudy Rodriguez, Cora Rychlik, Bruce Sanborn, Julia M. Sandoval, Donald Schmidt,

Anita L. Schwartz, Andrea Shapiro, Audrey Sheth, Baldev Sidhu, Omprakash Sikka, GeetanjaliSikko, Ellen Smith, Patience Smith, Kyong Ja Song, Carole Speer, Aileen Sterling, Elizabeth

Thompson, Irma Villavicencio, Kenny Wagner, Jim Wang, Sydelle (Sunnie) Wiener, Desheng Wu,Georgia Xanthos, Kyung Yao, Choon Yoo, Pearl Yurenko, Linda Zimmerman

It’s Your Special Day!Happy Birthday to all those celebrating in August

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Beginning Line DanceM. VelascoLearn basic line dance steps and its terminology whilehaving fun dancing to the music. Volunteer instructorswill guide you through simple steps. Introductorylevel dancers only.Location:OutsideCity Hall Council Chambers,5275Orange AveOngoing T 1:30-3:30pm Free

Eclectic Yoga for SeniorsR. SiuDesigned to meet the physical/mental needs ofseniors, this class utilizes basic Yoga poses such asstretching, twisting, and weight-bearing with attentionto various organs such as the brain, pancreas, orlymph-nodes. Bring a sticky yoga mat, blanket/toweland eye cover.Location:OutsideCity Hall Council Chambers,5275Orange AveOngoing W 10:00-11:00am Free

Mindfulness & MeditationJ. RiceMeditation and/or relaxation helps balance our hecticlives. Learn these relaxation techniques while gaininga better mind-body connection. No experience isneeded. Bring a mat and cushion for sitting.Location:OutsideCity Hall Council Chambers,5275Orange AveOngoing TH 9:00-10:00am Free

Intermediate Tai ChiJ. VelardoTai Chi is slow synchronized movements, historicallybased on martial arts, which has been proven toincrease balance, circulation and mental focus. Thisclass is for intermediate to advanced Tai Chienthusiasts focusing on more challenging Tai Chiforms.Location:OutsideCity Hall Council Chambers,5275Orange AveOngoing TH 10:30am-12:00pm Free

Step By Step International Line DanceM. VelascoLearn and enjoy line dance step by step frombeginner to improver to intermediate levels.Volunteer instructors will guide you along the way.You must know basic steps in order to participatein the class.

Location:OutsideCity Hall Council Chambers,5275Orange AveOngoing F 10:00am-12:00pm Free

State & County health safety guidelines will be followed. Health Screenings and 6 feet ofdistance between each individual is required. Free classes are maximum of 24 per class.

First-Come, First-Serve. In the event of rain, classes will be canceled.

Virtual Zumba FitnessL. MorrisNow you can Zumba from the comfort of your ownhome. Make sure you have enough space to movearound, get a bottle of water, and towel. Class will startpromptly at the scheduled times, please log on Zoom10-15 minutes early to resolve any technical issues.*No class Oct 9.Registration for Cypress residents: Aug 9Registration for non-residents: Aug 16

Location: Online7567* 9/4-10/23 SA 9:00-10:00am $35

Zumba GoldAre you ready for fun? Dance your way to better fitnessto learn Latin rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha,Mambo, Cumbia and more. Zumba Gold is perfect forthe active older adults with easy-to-follow Zumbachoreography that focuses on balance, range ofmotion and coordination. No dance experiencenecessary or partner required.Registration for Cypress residents:Aug 9Registration for non-residents:Aug 16

Location: Center, 5700 Orange AveCypress Community7569 TH 8:15-9:15am $439/2-10/14

Tai ChiJ. RiceThe art of Tai Chi is beneficial to people of all ages,especially older adults. Learn and enhance yourknowledge of these slow, harmonious, routinemovements designed to promote health and longevity.All are welcome.

Location:OutsideCity Hall Council Chambers,5275Orange AveOngoing T 9:00-10:00am Free

Intermediate Line DanceE. Ilagan/T. MitchellThis is a fun and energizing class, created to help withmemory and movement while learning how to countryline dance. Volunteer instructors will guide you throughsimple steps to many dances. *No classAugust 3.Location:OutsideCity Hall Council Chambers,5275Orange AveOngoing T* 10:30am-12:30pm Free

Pickleball for AdultsPerformance Pickleball LLCImprove your skills or learn how to play Pickleball withthe company Performance Pickleball.Registration for Cypress residents:Aug 9Registration for non-residents: Aug 16

Location: Arnold/Cypress Park,8611Watson St7592 9/1-9/22 Beg W 6:00-8:00pm $150( )

7593 9/29-10/20 (Int) W 6:00-8:00pm $150

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2020-2021 DIAMONDSPONSORS

Lisa Montedore

2020-2021 PLATINUMSPONSOR

Health Insurance Counseling AdvocacyProgram thru the Council on AgingSouthern California (HICAP)

Over the phone appointments available, call(714) 560-0424 for more information.

Consultation for Medicare and senior healthinsurance-related topics. Sponsored byCouncil on Aging. You will receive unbiasedinformation to help you make the best choicesfor your needs including information on:

� Your rights as a health care consumer.�Medicare benefits & rights, including

information on Medicare Part D,prescription drug coverage.� Private Medicare supplemental health

insurance policy benefits and exclusions.� HMO’s and how they work.� Long-term care insurance.

Community Legal Aid SoCal

Over the phone appointments available, call(800) 834-5001 for more information.

The legal advocacy program (Legal Aid)provides seniors 60 years or older, residing inOrange and Los Angeles Counties, with freecounseling, referrals, and representation inadministrative and civil cases.

A brief 20 minute consultation for adults 60and older. Advice and referrals are made bya paralegal, under the direction of an attorneyin areas such as bankruptcy, small claims,wills, powers of attorney, conservatorship,personal injury, workers’ compensation,family law and real estate.

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STaxi Voucher ProgramThe Taxi Voucher Program is a curb-to-curbtaxi service provided by the City of Cypress forqualifying Cypress seniors for medical andmedically-related appointments, groceryshopping, banking, visiting a relative in ahospital, etc. Each qualified participant mayreceive up to six vouchers per month.

Individuals must meet the following criteria:

� Cypress Resident

� Age 60 or older

� Income maximumper month of $2,712for an individual

To qualify, you must schedule an in-personappointment at the Senior Center. You willneed to bring proof of Cypress residency,United States government-issued photoidentification that shows your birth date, plusincome verification. For more informationplease call (714) 229-2005.

Cheryl Hirtler

JoAnn Buday

David Osborne

Marco Bracho

Vernon Atwood

Cypress Branch

Cypress Senior Center9031 Grindlay StreetCypress, CA 90630www.cypressrec.orgPhone: (714) 229-2005Fax: (714) 229-2008Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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