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January 2016

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Welcome 2016!

Wow! Another year has passed and we have a future with amazing prospects. We invite you to join us for any one of our fabulous programs. You can tour the senior center, take a class, have lunch, go on a trip, volunteer or just stop by to say hello.

“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book.Write a good one.” – Brad Paisley

January 20162 The Mighty Oak

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Contributing Writers:Aby Garvey

Jane M. McNamaraLinda Alexander-Lieblang

Nola AronsonRachelle Dardeau

Rita RothRobin Clough

Thoughts fromExecutive Director Rachelle Dardeauby Rachelle Dardeau, MS, MSW

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

The beginning of a new year is always ex-citing. Every new day is full of possibility and the potential for some-thing good. This year is no exception. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are

looking forward to a healthy and prosper-ous 2016.

The SCV Senior Center annual appeal for financial support started in late De-cember 2015 and continues through Janu-ary 2016. Any donation we receive goes directly toward supporting programs and services at the SCV Senior Center. We are paying tribute to supporters on our web-site and on a banner in the lobby of the SCV Senior Center. Look for you name and the names of your friends and neighbors!

The hot topic on everyone’s mind as we start the New Year is the new SCV Senior Center. The location of the new building will be on Golden Valley Road near the intersection with Newhall Ranch Road. Staff and SCV Committee on Aging board members are busy working on a capital campaign plan, architectural plans

for the new building, and other aspects of building a 30,000+ square foot building. We look forward to working with the San-ta Clarita Valley community to make the dream of a new modern facility come true.

SCV Senior Center staff and volunteers are looking forward to our 2016 signature events designed to provide a fun-filled ex-perience while raising support for the SCV Senior Center. We’ll kick off the year by celebrating Fun & Games at our popular Celebrity Waiter Dinner on February 27 at the Hyatt Valencia. Touch-A-truck and the Golf Classic are also on the horizon. Look for more information in the Mighty Oak and on the SCV Senior Center website as the year progresses. www.scv-seniorcent-er.org.

Did you make a new year’s resolu-tion to get into shape, learn about new and interesting things, or get involved in your community? Whatever your plans for the New Year, the SCV Senior Center is a perfect place to start a new adventure. Whether it is a computer class, an exer-cise program, visiting with friends at daily congregate lunches, making new friends, delivering hot meals to homebound se-niors, or dancing to the music of Fiddle-sticks and Ivory, the SCV Senior Center is a lively place where you can impact the lives of others while improving your own. I’m looking forward to seeing you here!

The SCV Assistance League members baked and wrapped 260 mini loafs of caramel glazed pumpkin bread for the Home Delivered Meal department to de-liver to our home-bound seniors.

Happy Holidays from the SCV Assistance League!


Arts & Crafts Classes• Art Workshop – Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room A2• Fundamentals of Drawing – by Charity Vincent, Tues, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Room A1• Needlework – Mon., 9 a.m. – noon, Room A2• Watercolor Virtual Art Lessons – Beginner level: Fri. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Intermediate level: Thurs. 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Room A6Dance & Music• Ladies Glee – Thurs., 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Flying Tiger Senior Apartments• Line Dance – by Ramona Thomas, Mon., 2 p.m.–3 p.m., Dining Room• Line Dance – by Helen Walker, Tues., 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Dining Room• Line Dance – by Marie Del Georgio, Wed., 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.• Mens Glee – Fri., Call Senior Center for more information.• Orchestron – Mon., Del Prado Clubhouse, call Senior Center for information• Silvertones Singers – Mon., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Santa Clarita Community Center• Tap Dancing – by Laura Russell, Thurs., 9:30 – 10:20 in the Dining RoomFitness Programs• Advanced T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Beginning T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., Dining Room• EZ T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Sarah Lowman on Tues., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dining Room• Fine Motor Skills – Wed., 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Dining Room• Fitness – Mon., Wed., and Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Flex & Flow Yoga – by Diane Hedrick, Mon, Wed, 4:15 to 5 p.m., Dining Room• Restorative & Gentle Yoga – Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Rooms A1 & A2• Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise – Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Dining Room• Zumba Gold – Mon., Wed., Fri. 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Dining Room

Ongoing Classes at The SCV Senior CenterThe SCV Senior Center offers over 100 educational, recreational, and supportive programs on a regular basis. Most activities are for adults 18 and over. For more complete information and fees, please call the Center at 661-259-9444, or visit our website at www.scv-seniorcenter.org

Lifelong Learning • Archaeology & History Discussion – Tues. , 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. , Room A1 free• Beginning French – Wed., 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.• Billiards Lessons for Ladies – Tues., Beginners 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Intermediates 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Senior Center Billiards Room with Instructor Russ Evans• Computer Class – PC and Mac starting in January 2016, call SCV Senior Centerfor more information.• Intermediate French – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.• Creative Writing – Mon., 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Room A6• Sharpen Your Computer Skills – Word and Excel computer classes for beginners, seniors going back to work or anyone interested in learning new skills.• ZoomText Computer Tutoring for the Visually Impaired – Call for an appointment.Personal Development• AARP Drivers Safety – Monthly, Rooms A1 & A2, call for dates• Conscious Aging by Dr. Teri Crane on Wed. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., A6• Current Events Discussion Group – Mon ., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Conference Rm. Supportive Services, free• Mindful Meditation For Health & Happiness – Mondays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Room A6Recreation & Leisure • Beginning Duplicate Bridge Lesson – Mon., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room A6• Duplicate Bridge – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Room A2• Duplicate Bridge Evenings – Tues., 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dining Room• Canasta – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room A1• Chess Club – Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Room A5• Pinochle – Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m., Room A4• Food & Knick-Knack Bingo – Fri. , 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Room A2• Ping Pong – Tues, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.• Wii Games – Tues. & Thurs., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Room A6


January 2015Free Lectures: Held on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. in activity rooms A-1 and A-2

(unless otherwise noted)

Health Education & WellnessSchedule at the SCV Senior Center

Wed., Jan. 6, 1pm: Seven Things to Consider When Choos-ing a Senior Community, Cynthia G. Rabinovitch, CDM, CSA, Move MY Senior, LLCWed., Jan. 13, 1pm: TBA, Henry Mayo Newhall HospitalWed., Jan. 20, 1pm: Empowering Women, Marlene S. Selt-zer, Esq., Wasserman Law GroupThurs., Jan. 21, 1pm: Free Legal Services, Bet Tzedek, By Appointment Only, call Support Services to schedule an ap-pointmentWed., Jan. 27: The Best Care Possible & Advanced Care Planning – A Gift for Your Family, Ira Byock, M.D., Providence Institute for Human Caring

Support Groups

Emotional Support Group: Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:00amGrief Support: Tuesdays 11:00am – 12:00pmCaregiver Support Group: Fridays 9:30am – 10:30amCaregiver Workshop: Fridays 10:30 – 11:30amVisually Impaired Support Group: January 12 & 25, from 12:30 – 1:30pm, Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments

Health Screenings

Blood Pressure Checks: Wednesday 10:30am – 12:00pm, in the Reception OfficeHearing Screenings: Not scheduled this monthDiabetes Screening: Not scheduled this monthBrain Wellness/Memory Screenings: By Appointment

Get Organized!January is “Get Organized” Monthby Aby Garvey

If you’ve been saying to yourself, “I really should get more organized,” consider this: Ameri-can women spend 55.2 minutes, per day, looking for lost or mis-placed items, according to study conducted by the magazine Real Simple. Just think, if you cut that time in half, you would save 27.6 minutes per day. Still not con-vinced? If you get organized and never misplace another item again, you’ll save 55.2 minutes per day, or 14 days per year! Could you use fourteen extra days this year?

With the New Year beginning and all the resolutions that go along with it, January is the perfect time to commit to getting more organized. In fact, the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is sponsoring the first Get Organized Month this January. So, how do you go about getting started?

• First, identify all the bene-fits getting organized can have in your life. There’s those two extra weeks we just talked about, but that’s only the beginning. Being organized contributes to a high-er quality of life, too. Organized people experience lower stress, a greater sense of control, and even higher pay. Plus, they have more time to do the things in life that matter most to them, like spend-

ing quality time with friends and children, enjoying hobbies and other leisure activities.

• Second, decide where you will start. Which area of your life is the most chaotic? Is it your desk at work? Is it the stack of mail, bills, and reading material that has taken over the dining room? What things are you always looking for? Find the area in your life that is really causing you the greatest stress, and start there.

• Third, figure out who will do the work. Is getting organized something that you have the time and energy to tackle on your own? Do you have the skills? There are a number of great orga-nizing books available at your local bookstore or on the web. These books can help you identify a process for getting organized and give you tips and solutions to get started. If you’re not the do-it-yourself type, consider enlisting the help of a professional organizer. A professional can help you focus on the organizing project, break it down into manageable pieces, and help you make decisions about paring down belongings or assist in setting up an efficient filing or time management system.

• Fourth, decide when you will work on getting orga-nized. Finding the time to get organized can often be one of the hardest parts. Let’s face it, if you had ample time on your hands,

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Embrace the Power ofHealthier Hearing in 2016by Nola Aronson

If you’re like me, the ability to clearly understand things in life isn’t an either/or situation, it’s a make-or-break issue. Having spent a career helping people hear better, I can tell you the abil-ity to clearly understand speech and communicate does wonders for overall quality of life and health. Because I know the impor-tance of clarity in communication, I’m very excited about the advanced hearing technology we offer.

Do you find background noise makes conversations difficult? Whether wind on the golf course or passing traffic when you’re at an outdoor café, background noise can put a real damper on enjoying a conversation. What if there was a way to tune out that noise?

The Widex Unique™ hearing aids available at Advanced Audiology have noise reduction capability among the best I’ve seen in my 30 years as an audiologist. Widex technicians spent years assembling a sound library of 500 different sounds in 100 different environments, and “trained” the hearing aid to tune out background noise but keep even soft speech clear and under-standable.

Hearing really is believing. I’d love to have you visit for a free screening and learn more about the Widex Unique line. Call us at today 661-877-9061 to schedule your appointment.

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Mosaic Workshop with Instructor Terry Greene

Wednesday, January 279:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Room A1

$25/personAll materials and supplies provided (Maximum 15 people)

Instructor Terry Greene will teach participants to create a uniquely beautiful mosaic using cured acrylic paint tiles. Choose from a va-riety of tiles which actually resemble marble and glass to make your master-piece. Discover the artistic potential of this new medium. All supplies will be provided and in-clude 8 x 8 canvas, acrylic paint, paint brushes, and cured acrylic paint tiles. Bring your own scissors.

RSVP to Robin at 661-259-9444 or [email protected]

you’d probably be organized to begin with, right? To tackle this problem, look at your schedule and see what things you can put aside for the time being. Is there a TV show you can skip for a few weeks? Can you take a couple of days off work? Sounds grim, but just remember those fourteen days you’re trying to get back.

Once you’ve decided where to start, who will do the work and when it will get done, it’s simply a matter of tackling the or-ganizing projects step by step. Remember, your life and spaces didn’t get chaotic overnight. More likely it was a gradual, almost unnoticeable process. So as you whittle away at the cluttered and disorganized areas in your life, you can look forward to an extra 55.2 minutes per day to sit back and enjoy! Good luck!

Source: http://www.simplify101.com

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audiologist. Our complete hearing healthcare services include free adjustments, settings and batteries, and we are the commu-nity’s authorized provider for Facey and UCLA Health patients.

In 2016, I invite you to embrace the power to enjoy clear communication and the freedom it brings.

Nola Aronson, M.A., CCC-A, is owner and founder of Ad-vanced Audiology. In 2014, she was named Community Cham-pion at the SCV Leadership Awards, and nominated as Business of the Year for the 2015 VIA Awards. For more information, visit www.scvadvancedaudiology.com.


Dementia in the elderly population is an epidemic. De-mentia is not actually a speci-fied disease. Rather, dementia describes a progressive decline in memory and thinking skills, and is identified through a va-riety of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. De-mentia is NOT a normal part of aging.

In order to be characterized as dementia, at least two of the following mental functions must

be significantly impaired: 1) perception; 2) reasoning and judg-ment; 3) memory; 4) communication and language; and/or 5) ability to focus and pay attention.

Dementia will, over time, rob your loved one of their memo-ries, of their reasoning skills, their ability to communicate, and of their personality. It will turn its victim into someone they are not, and make the victim completely dependent on others. As dementia slowly destroys the brain, it can cause paranoia, com-bativeness, anger, confusion, and severe agitation. Care outside the home is often required as the disease reaches its later stages,

and care costs are staggering - often exceeding $100,000 per year. These care costs are not covered by insurance. MediCal and/or VA benefits are typically needed to help pay for this ex-pensive care.

Planning must occur while the dementia is in its early stages. Legal documents should be updated, assets should be protected from State recovery, and options for long-term care explored. VA benefits should be considered when care costs exceed income, as this significant monthly tax-free cash benefit can be available for both the veteran and the surviving spouse.

Unfortunately, without proper planning, conservatorships are required through the court system, and planning opportuni-ties may be lost. It is far better to plan when changes in memory and behavior first begin. Waiting too long can mean the inabil-ity to protect assets, or to avoid costly court involvement. It is important to have the existing legal documents reviewed by an Elder Law attorney to ensure they include beneficial language regarding long-term care, asset protection, and incapacity issues. Many individuals lose their homes to Medi-Cal recovery, as they did not properly plan before capacity was lost. Advice by Elder Law attorneys often prove invaluable to the families, and to the victims of dementia.

For more information, please contact the McNamara Law Firm, PC at 661-287-3260, or visit www.McNamaraLawFirm.com.

The Financial and Emotional Costs of Dementiaby Jane M. McNamara, Elder Law Attorney


Volunteer Don Fulkerson is a rocket scientist, and he deliv-ers meals too! Don designed and developed rocket engines for orbiting satellites at Hughes Aircraft, and he traveled the world to perform shuttle launch preparations.

Volunteer Spotlight– Don Fulkersonby Robin Clough, Volunteer & Recreation Coordinator

Being the manager of one hundred employees, Don is a people person. He has a sense of adventure and loves being out-doors. He brings these skills and traits to his volunteer position as a home-delivered meal driver. Don says, “I am here to help people and I particularly enjoy the opportunity to talk to meal recipients one on one. It’s also great to get to know people who come to the SCV Senior Center and see how active they are.” He and the seniors he serves look forward to seeing each other, and Don has even rescued a recipient who was seriously injured in his home.

Volunteer Don Fulkerson truly goes above and beyond. Shawn Rogers, Transportation Coordinator, is grateful for Don’s invaluable assistance stating, “Don is such a wonderful volun-teer, and he always has a cheerful attitude. He has been vol-unteering for five years and not only delivers two days a week but can also be relied upon to cover when there is a volunteer shortage.” In addition to ensuring homebound seniors receive a hot, delicious meal, Don brings a bag of dog treats to share with those who have pets.

The SCV Senior Center appreciates Don Fulkerson’s extraor-dinary volunteerism and character. It doesn’t take a rocket scien-tist to deliver meals, but we are certainly fortunate that one does!

It is generally acknowledged that humans are smarter than dogs. After all did a dog discover the theory of relativ-ity? No of course not, nor has any dog, no matter how intelligent he or she may be, discovered a cure for the common cold. Of course no human has done that either, but I digress. To further illustrate my point I might add that dogs are not com-puter literate whereas humans are. There are exceptions to the rule about humans and computer literacy but I prefer not to discuss the matter.

So, having established the fact that when it comes to brain power, humans outshine dogs, I pose this question. How come dogs understand human language but hu-mans do not understand “dog”. I realize that your dog will com-municate with you in ways that are understandable. For instance when your doggy picks up his or her leash and waits at the door, it is obvious that they want to go for a walk. And when they go to their empty food bowl and start batting it around the kitchen they are communicating hunger. But what you are discerning is their gestures not their language.

On the other hand, dogs actually seem to know what our words mean. When I say to my almost dog (see other articles about why I call him my almost dog) something like “get in the back seat” he immediately goes from the front of the car to the

Why Can’t I Understand Dog?by Rita Roth

back. And if I should tell him to come over here or go over there, he does. It is obvious that he knows what I am saying. But when he comes up to me and says “bark, bark, bark or woof, woof, woof,” I haven’t a clue. I am not really saying that dogs are actu-ally smarter than humans, but it does make you think.


SCVSC Trips & Tours Presents Fun andAdventurous Outings for All Ages

TRIPS&TOURS

Symphonian Tour & Lunch at Phillipe’sTuesday, February 23, 2016Price: $42

No refunds after Janu-ary 21, 2016

Departs 9:30 a.m.Returns approx. 4 p.m.

Join us for docent led tours of Walt Disney Concert Hall, Mark Taper Fo-rum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Dorothy Chandler Pavillion! Includes lunch at the famous Phillipe The Original!

Senior Center Scholar SeriesTrailblazers of the West: Davy Crockett, Kit Carson, and the Mountain Men Who Opened the West

Lecture and discussion withProfessor Lissa Brassfield

Wednesday, January 2010:00 - 11:00 a.m.Rooms A-1 & A-2

Learn about the nation’s most famous Moun-tain Men including Davy Crockett and Kit Car-son. David “Davy” Crockett was a frontiersman,

legendary folk hero and three-time Con-gressman. He fought in the War of 1812 and died at the Alamo in the Texas Revolu-tion. He is commonly referred to as “King of the Wild Frontier.” Christopher Houston “Kit” Carson was a frontiersman, trapper, soldier and guide. Carson was a legendary mountain man and free trader in the American Southwest. He served as a United States military guide, an American Indian agent, and a celebrated aide during the Mexican-American War.


January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an impor-tant time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease.

Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase.

Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Moreover, among African American and Latino populations, glaucoma is more prevalent. Glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians.

Over 3 million Americans, and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it. Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness looming if we don’t raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to preserve vision. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma.

Help Raise AwarenessIn the United States, approximately 120,000 are blind from

glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness. Here are three ways you can help raise awareness:

1. Talk to friends and family about glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, don’t keep it a secret. Let your family members know.

2. Refer a friend to our web site,www.glaucoma.org.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month3. Request to have

a free educational booklet sent to you or a friend.

Connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for regular updates on glaucoma research, treatments, news and infor-mation. Share information about glaucoma with your friends and family.

What is Glaucoma?Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight

without warning. Although the most common forms primarily af-fect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages.

Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain.

There is no cure for glaucoma—yet. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropri-ate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma among other factors. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease.

Types of GlaucomaThere are two main types of glaucoma: primary open-an-

gle glaucoma (POAG), and angle-closure glaucoma. These are marked by an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the eye. When optic nerve damage has occurred despite a normal IOP, this is called normal tension glaucoma.

Secondary glaucoma refers to any case in which another dis-ease causes or contributes to increased eye pressure, resulting in optic nerve damage and vision loss.

Regular Eye Exams are ImportantGlaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the

world, according to the World Health Organization. In the most common form, there are virtually no symptoms. Vision loss be-gins with peripheral or side vision, so if you have glaucoma, you may not notice anything until significant vision is lost.

The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans. And among Hispanics in older age groups, the risk of glaucoma is nearly as high as that for African-Americans. Also, siblings of persons diagnosed with glaucoma have a significantly increased risk of having glaucoma.

Risk FactorsAre you at risk for glaucoma? Those at higher risk include

people of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. Other high-risk groups include: people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed, diabetics, and people who are severely nearsighted. Regular eye exams are especially important for those at higher risk for glaucoma, and may help to prevent unnecessary vision loss. Source: http://www.glaucoma.org


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Note: Menu is subject to change without notice.

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Penne Bolognese(pasta with slow sim-mered meat sauce)

Fish & Chips

Meatloaf & Gravy

Rustic Pasta(pasta with chicken and

garden vegetables)

Choice DayA) Beef Liver &

Onions or

B) Beef Taco Salad

Chicken Supreme(chicken with mushroom

cream sauce)

Cuban Style Chicken(chicken served with

onions, peppers, garlic, tomato sauce, oregano

& cumin

Roast PorkLoin with Gravy

Salade Nicoisewith Tuna

(salad of beets, tomatoes, green beans, cucumber

& black olives)

Pork & Beef Chili

Balsamic Chicken(chicken with

balsamic sauce)

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Roasted Codalla Puttanesca

(cod fish with a savory diced tomato, capers

and olive sauce

Chili Egg Puff“A Senior Center

Favorite!”

Choice Day is forCongregate Sites only.HDM Recipients will

receive Option A.

Oven Roasted Fish

Russian Chicken(sweet creamy red

sauce over chicken)

Chicken Parmigianoserved over spaghetti

marinara

Taco Salad

Pescado Veracruz(fish fillets braised with tomatoes, capers, olives

& herbs)

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Brazilian Chicken(chicken stew with

tomatoes, onions & a savory medley of spices

and seasonings)

Savory Pork Stew(pork stew with onion, garlic, lime, basil, mint, cilantro, ginger, tumeric

and cayenne)

The SCV Senior Center held a Holiday Party to celebrate the season with its dedicated volunteers. Volunteers were served hot cider, holiday treats, and joined together for a fun sing-along of memorable holiday tunes. City Councilman Dante Acosta and

Thank You to our SCV Senior Center Volunteers!

SCV Senior Center Executive Director Rachelle Dardeau ex-pressed deep appreciation for their hard work, time, and com-mitment. We are grateful to our wonderful volunteers who bring holiday cheer to seniors throughout the year.

VolunteerOpportunities

Realize your passion for help-ing others! Your time can make the difference in the life of a se-nior!

• Pack hot meals for home-bound seniors

Any morning: Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

• Serve hot delicious meals and assist with kitchen clean up

Any day: Monday through Fri-day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• “On-Call” VolunteerEnsure seniors receive a nutri-

tious, delicious meal by being “on call” during volunteer shortages.

Come together for a cause – bring your friends!

For information about how you can realize your passion for helping others, contact Robin at [email protected] or 661-259-9444.

Braille Van will be at the SCVSenior Center on Thursday, January 7

from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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