1. Healthcare

Gloria E. McClellan Senior Activity Center
Come to where the action is...a warm and friendly place to be!
January 2015
New Year’s Luncheon
Jan. 8th at noon
Enjoy music from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s at 11:00
a.m. by Senior Moments Duo Randy Renner and
Timmaris. Your luncheon will include meat loaf
with gravy, rosemary potatoes, Malibu blend
vegetables, and a mixed berry parfait for dessert.
Happy New Year!
Laughter Buffet
Jan. 16th at noon
Laughter is the best medicine! And you’ll get a
healthy dose of just that from Sarito Sun, the
Queen of Laughter, at 11:00 a.m. When you stop
laughing, enjoy salmon filet with creamy dill sauce,
veal in mushroom sauce, steamed rice,
Scandinavian Vegetables coleslaw, fresh fruit, and
cheesecake for dessert!
Super Bowl Buffet
Jan. 30th at noon
Entertainment by The Sophistocats at
11:00 a.m. Wear your favorite jersey
and enjoy all beef hot dogs and
sauerkraut, Philly cheese steak and French fries,
Capri mixed vegetables, and cherry pie for dessert.
GLORIA E. McCLELLAN SENIOR CENTER
1400 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084 ∗ (760) 639-6160
This program is supported by Older American Act funds awarded through the San Diego County Aging and Independence Services, the City of Vista
and your contributions.
Page 2
Senior Center Happenings………
Thanksgiving Luncheon, Nov. 26th
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
Vista Senior Voice
Gloria E. McClellan
Senior Center –
Hours: 8am-4pm
Office: (760) 639-6160
Senior Center Staff
Program Manager
Bill Crane
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1531
Recreation Coordinator
Home Delivered Meals
Maia Hodge
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1532
Food Services
Supervisor
Walter Hartman
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1533
Office Specialist
Maureen Cooper
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1539
Food Services Staff
Jason Edwards
Javier Hernandez
Michael Slaughter
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1534
Home Meal Driver
Ma Ni Lar
Culture Caravan
Veronica Giancola,
Travel Coordinator
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1578
Doriance Purchase,
Asst. Travel Coordinator
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1578
Out & About Vista
Veronica Giancola,
Transportation
Coordinator
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1537
John Donovan, Driver
Kellie Hodawanus,
Driver
David McKenzie, Driver
Robert Vidaurri, Driver
(760) 726-1340 ext. 1538
Nutrition
Transportation
Mary Colonello
(760) 639-6160
Interfaith Senior
Services
Nadine Kaina
(760) 941-0140
Lunch Reservations
(760) 724-3362
Page 3
Bill’s Byline........
Happy New Year! If you haven’t already, now is the time to set your New
Year’s resolutions.
If you are still thinking about what to do, here is a suggestion. Why not
make this a year to try something new? You don’t even have to go much
farther than the McClellan Senior Center to fulfill this resolution. While
we have a wide variety of programs and activities here at the McClellan
Senior Center, many of our participants who frequent the Center only
participate in one or maybe two of them.
Several of the many great programs offered at the McClellan Senior
Center include our daily lunch program which provides several options
such as a daily hot meal, salad and soup, hamburger or cheeseburger
and a milk all for a suggested donation of only $4.00, our Culture Caravan
travel program that offers nearly 80 fun-filled day trips per year to
numerous locations throughout southern California, and many great
volunteer opportunities for those with time and desire to help our Seniors.
Another program that operates out of the Center is our exceptional Out &
About Senior Transportation Program featuring bus and volunteer driver
services as well as discounted taxi scrip for last minute rides. Of course,
there are a number of fun classes and activities such as our exercise
classes, line dancing, card games, ukulele lessons, painting club, yoga,
a puzzle table, a sewing group and computer classes in our computer lab,
to name but a few. You can see all that is available in this newsletter, so
find something new to try and come and check it out!
We have some fun events in January to kick off the New Year right. On
January 8th we will have our New Year’s Luncheon featuring Senior
Moments, a duo singing music from the 1930s to the 1960s. On January
9th, we will be hosting the North County Community Dance at 2:00 p.m.
in the Park Terrace Café featuring one of our favorite performers, Mr.
Ricky Rivas! On January 16th we will be having the Laughter Buffet
featuring Comedian Sarito Sun at 11:15 a.m., which is certain to bring a
chuckle. Our January activities conclude on the 30th with a trifecta of
events including the Super Bowl Buffet with entertainment by the
Sophisticats at 11:15 a.m., Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebration at
12:00 noon, and the Monthly Movie, Dolphin Tale 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the
Azalea Room!
Happy New Year!
Bill Crane
Senior Services Program Manager
Page 4
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
Maia’s Musings
A New Year dawns and my hope is that 2015 will be filled with joyous memories for you. If
your New Year’s resolution included eating better and/or exercising more, then you’re in luck because we
have both at the McClellan Senior Center. In addition to our fabulous luncheons Monday through Friday,
we also have Positively Fit, Yoga, Line Dancing, and Zumba Classes available. Beginning in January we will
debut a free 6 week Nutrition Class sponsored by The San Diego Food Bank. But that’s only the start to a
fantastic month of activities and celebrations. So read on as you plan your first month of 2015.
Join us for a lively New Year Luncheon on Thursday, January 8. Groove to the sounds of Senior Moments as
Randy Renner and Tammaris herald in 2015 with a special tribute to Elvis Presley whose birthday
anniversary is also January 8.
You won’t want to miss the Community Dance this month because Ricky Rivas will perform on Friday,
January 9 in the Park Terrace Café. Strap on those dancing shoes and show us your salsa steps beginning at
2:00 p.m.
We have three Bingo for Prizes dates on January 13, 20 and 27, so let’s hope “B3” is your lucky number. In
addition we also have four Duplicate Bridge for Prizes on January 7, 14, 21 and 28 and four Contract Bridge
for Prizes on January 8, 15, 22 and 29. Bridge is held from 12:30-4:00 p.m. in the Azalea Room on
Wednesdays and Thursdays every month. For more information, please see me.
They say that laughter is good for the soul. That may be but I know you’ll be laughing from your head to
your sole at our Laughter Buffet on Friday, January 16. Sarito Sun, will entertain you with funny stories and
songs.
Finish off the month with our Super Bowl Buffet on Friday, January 30. The Sophisticats will be here to set
the mood for a super celebration before the big kick-off Sunday. We will also celebrate January birthdays
and anniversaries this day.
It’s going to be a fabulous year for the McClellan Senior Center. I do hope you will visit us for a meal, a class,
a club, a support group, a game, a Culture Caravan trip and while you’re here, stop in to say hello. I would
love to wish you a very Happy New Year!
Technology Tip: Social networking is definitely here to stay. Although I am by no means a social networking
expert, I do enjoy keeping in touch with family and friends both close and far away. Facebook, LinkedIn, and
Instagram are three different networks all with their special approach to socializing over the internet. Each
provides easy access to friends, family and even business contacts online. Give one a try and you will be
surprised how easy 2015 will be to keep up on everyone’s birthdays, anniversaries and all of life’s special
moments. Bonus: All three work on your smartphone too.
Vista Senior Voice
Page 5
Kitchen Capers with Walter
Start a Tradition: Slow Cooker Sunday
What would be more convenient? Prepare your slow cooker the night before and
refrigerate, or simply toss everything in the first thing in the morning. Then plug it
in and forget about it! You’ll have a delicious meal by dinner time.
Slow Cooker Tips
Keep a few favorite recipes and ingredients on hand, and you will always have a meal
idea at the ready.
No frozen meats. Always defrost meats and poultry before placing in the cooker.
Smaller chunks. Cut whole chickens and large pieces of meat into smaller chunks to
ensure thorough cooking.
Layer your ingredients. Vegetables should be placed in the bottom and up the sides
of the pot, then layer the meat on top.
Fill ‘er up. It’s best to fill a slow cooker to at least one –half and no more than threefourths full.
Keep the lid on. Each time you lift the lid you’ll lengthen the cooking time by 15 to
25 minutes.
Honey-Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup ketchup
1/3 cup honey
1 Teaspoon dried basil
1. Lay chicken into the bottom of a 4 quart slow cooker.
2. Whisk all of the other ingredients together and pour over the chicken.
3. Cook on low for 6 hours. Enjoy!
Walter Hartman
Food Services Supervisor
Page 6
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
BETHANY OWEN – COUNTRY QUEENS
VISTA BREWERIES TOUR
First time ever offered-Vista brewery tour by Deluxe
Motor coach! We will take a behind the scenes tour
and enjoy beer tasting at local Vista Craft Breweries
in our own backyard! Our stops include Indian Joe
Brewing Company, Belching Beaver, Iron Fist and
Booze Brothers! Eat at a gourmet food truck and
sample some of their unique cuisine on your own.
DATE: Thursday, Jan. 8
LV: 3:00 PM RT: 8:00 PM
COST: $50
MEAL: On Your Own
KING & I at WELK RESORT
This Broadway musical is set against a
dazzling and exotic backdrop of Siam
in the 1860s. The King & I is the
moving story of Anna, a governess,
who tries to help an Eastern king to come to terms
with the modern world, but finds himself challenged
to resist the forces of ancient customs. The tension
between Eastern and Western cultures inspired this
popular musical, beloved by audiences the world
over. The score includes I Whistle A Happy Tune,
Hello Young Lovers, Getting To Know You,
Something Wonderful and Shall We Dance?
DATE: Thursday, Jan. 29
LV: 11:15 AM RT: 4:00 PM
COST: $55
MEAL: On Your Own
WOW WEDNESDAY AT
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR
THE ARTS
The “Uptown Rhythm Makers” concert with a
repertoire including Mardi Gras tunes, spirituals,
blues and popular dance music of the ‘20s & ‘30s.
We’ll travel in our Vista Bus to Escondido for the
show. After the show, we’ll stop at Dominic’s Italian
Gourmet for dinner “On Your Own”. Yum!
DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 4
LV: 2:00 PM RT: 7:30 PM
COST: $23
MEAL: On Your Own
Voice impressionist Bethany Owen, gives tribute to some
of the world’s greatest female country music artists of
our time like…Kitty Wells, Tammy Wynette, Reba
McEntire, Dolly Parton, Minnie Pearl, Faith Hill, Gretchen
Wilson, Shania Twain, Patsy Cline, June Carter Cash,
Loretta Lynn, Jeannie C. Riley, Lynn Anderson and Tanya
Tucker and wanna-be country legends like Cher, Barbara
Streisand, Diana Ross and Liza
Minnelli in this non-stop,
footstompin’ comedy and musical voice
impressions stage show & luncheon.
This is a must-see show!
DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 18
LV: 9:00 AM
RT: 4:30 PM
COST: $85
MEAL: Included
WONDER VALLEY & YOSEMITE
We’ll spend 4 days and 3 nights in this picturesque
ranch with modern accommodations, lodge building
with rock fireplaces, gorgeous grounds including the
Lakeview Garden, and a staff that rates five-stars in
customer service. Recreation facilities include
boating, fishing, ping pong, pool tables, aquatic
sports, Jacuzzi, tennis, walking and bicycling roads
and trails. We’ll take a hayride and have a campfire
sing-along, plus a lot more ranch activities. We will
take a full day of site seeing in the scenic Yosemite
Valley to see the amazing
sights of this worldrenowned National Park.
The trip includes three
nights lodging, deluxe
motor coach, all meals at the Ranch, resort activities, and
luggage handling, taxes and driver tips.
Per Person: Single $710 Double $590 Triple $580
LV: Monday, April 27, 2015 – 8:00 AM
RT: Thursday, April 30, 2015 – 6:00 PM
Coming Attractions:
Idaho in June, Canada & Niagara Falls in the Fall,
King Tut, Old Globe Theatre “Murder for Two”, SD
Symphony Tribute to Dean Martin,Trinity Academy
of Irish Dance, Pageant of our Lord, Battleship Iowa,
Ronald Reagan Library, Surprise Trip and much
more…
Call us at 760-643-5291
or email [email protected]
Vista Senior Voice
Page 7
Out & About Vista
Vista’s own transportation service for seniors! Do you need a ride to your
doctor’s office, the grocery store, or maybe to do errands? Then give us a call,
and we’ll register you to get out and about with our Shuttle Service or a
Volunteer Driver!
Taxi Vouchers
Purchase discounted Taxi Scrip with OUT &
ABOUT!
We sell Taxi Scrip for 60% off the actual value!!
You get a twenty dollar booklet for only $8.00!
Please note the following:
 You must be registered with Out and About before
you can purchase Scrip.
 Limit 5 booklets per month, per household.
 The taxi meter is not discounted. The discount
comes in the sale of the booklet only.
Helping older adults stay independent
longer.
Monday
Doctor
Shuttle
Tuesday
Shopping
Shuttle
Wednesday
Shopping
Shuttle
Thursday
Shopping
Shuttle
Costco (3rd
Thursday
Friday
Walmart
Target &
Lunch
Holiday Closures
Rides through Out & About
will not be available on
Jan. 1, 2 and 19 for the
To request a ride please call
760.643-5289
Monday-Friday
8:30am to 3:00pm
1-day notice for shopping!
1-week notice for a
Volunteer Driver!
Transportation to Costco on Jan. 15th
and the 99¢ Store on Jan. 22nd.
Volunteer
Drivers Needed!
Interested in helping
seniors get Out and
About? Volunteers use
their own vehicles to
drive seniors to
various locations and
are eligible for
reimbursement at 57.5
cents per mile. Please
contact our office at
760-643-5289.
New Year’s Day and
Martin Luther King Jr.
Holiday.
AVO Playhouse
Tickets & transportation will be
will be available to AVO
Playhouse for “The Lion in Winter”
January 17th at 2pm. Tickets are
$18. Please call 760.643.5289 for
reservations.
Page 8
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
SENIOR SERVICES
By Nadine Kaina, Outreach Specialist
DID YOU KNOW?
For elders who have vision problems, not being able to read small print on labels:
Solution: Ask the pharmacist for medication labels to be printed in large print size. At times, people cannot
remember whether they took their medication, so a pill might be taken again, causing an overdose.
Solution: Use a Pill Organizer. There are many types of products available - computerized pill box dispensers that
ring a designated number if the pills have not been taken, and watch alarms and necklaces that ring a reminder.
Low-income elders, or those on fixed incomes, may not have the money to buy the medications they need. Some
will split pills or cut back on the prescribed dose; others will go without for long stretches of time with no
medication.
Solutions:
• Use Generics. Generic drugs are the same medications as their brand-name counterparts, but are less expensive.
Ask if a generic alternative is available.
• Find Financial Assistance for prescription medication. Research Prescription Assistance Programs. Also, ask
your pharmacy about discount programs that are available. Go to the drug manufacturer's website to see if discount
programs are available. And look for low-cost prescription savings plans.
• Visit BenefitsCheckup.org to find out if you are eligible for financial assistance or prescription savings plans.
Interfaith Senior Services is still searching for a volunteer handyman to help seniors with minor home repairs.
Contact Nadine for more information.
Another wrap around program for helping people is the recently opened Interfaith Carlsbad Hiring Hall,
bringing services to hard working laborers on the coast and expanding Interfaith’s services for families at the Libby
Lake Community Center which will be moving into a space more appropriate for its work at 4700 North River road,
Oceanside 92057, 760-721-2117.
The 7th annual “Support Our Community Seniors Training and Tool Box of Resources – SOCS Box”
will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Drive. It is a
training designed for persons who visit seniors in their homes and care facilities. Free, however
registration is required by calling 800.628.2880 by January 23, 2015.
Exercise programs include line dancing taught by Instructor Pam
Jackson, owner of Step Nicely Dance classes for the new six-month pilot
program called Senior Connections. Provided by the Rancho Santa Fe
Foundation, Interfaith Senior Services and Dreams for Change helps give
seniors socialization with once-a-week hot meal choices for $2 at four
different locations: Mondays, Vista Village Mobile Home Park, Tuesdays,
San Marcos Lutheran , Wednesdays at Vista St. Francis of Assisi and
Thursdays at El Dorado Mobile Home Park, San Marcos. For more
information call Nadine Kaina between 8 - 11:00 a.m.
Collecting food from clients during
the month of November was Dr.
Randy Fulton, DCM of Oceanside.
There were over a dozen bags and
one case of dog food donated.
Every client who brought in 10 cans
of food was given a free
chiropractic visit. Dr. Randy has
been a partner of Interfaith Senior
Services for many years and
participates in health fairs. For
more information, contact Nadine
Kaina at (760) 941-0140.
Canine Companions have
a puppy trainer, Phyllis
Slade, who explained
about the program with
the help of Elsa the dog
to a group of seniors at
the Vista Village Mobile
Home Park. Programs
are presented at the
clubhouse each Monday
at noon for a six-month
pilot program called
Senior Connections.
Vista Senior Voice
Page 9
New Year’s Day!
H
A
W
Q
F
Y
S
K
R
O
W
E
R
I
F
K
Y
Y
E
A
X
E
E
Y
R
M
T
Y
H
E
Z
H
I
E
J
T
D
B
P
R
A
Y
V
R
I
R
T
T
J
B
R
W
W
C
I
J
V
P
E
S
T
B
U
L
E
T
E
U
S
Y
E
E
W
R
A
C
Y
Y
P
B
G
Y
M
E
N
R
T
F
E
L
D
R
E
N
D
ASPIRIN
BRUNCH
CALENDAR
CELEBRATION
CHAMPAGNE
FIREWORKS
N
B
I
R
E
O
G
Q
V
D
G
T
E
L
O
B
R
U
E
E
S
R
N
E
P
G
Z
A
E
S
B
R
S
Q
U
N
A
I
W
N
I
U
Y
F
C
Y
H
I
R
O
E
B
E
L
H
R
L
Y
O
N
M
N
T
L
T
R
A
W
B
T
H
T
C
N
Y
I
FIRST DAY
FIRST MONTH
FOOTBALL
FRIENDS
HOLIDAY
JANUARY
E
I
C
O
T
C
X
E
T
A
O
R
Y
R
Y
R
H
R
T
A
T
Y
T
S
F
H
I
C
W
E
W
U
A
I
A
T
E
N
R
U
T
H
E
R
O
H
L
T
U
Y
V
D
J
E
N
D
E
T
L
O
G
A
N
O
O
J
U
I
U
W
N
K
B
O
A
M
O
O
O
I
A
L
G
Y
T
S
O
O
D
E
D
R
M
R
I
P
S
R
N
I
C
K
A
E
B
R
Y
N
L
N
A
T
A
R
MERRIMENT
MIDNIGHT
NEW YEAR
PARTY
POLAR BEAR CLUB
REFLECTION
Y
E
E
D
B
D
J
H
P
P
A
O
T
A
F
L
S
P
R
R
R
A
I
G
N
S
A
U
M
W
L
R
C
M
O
R
E
E
R
Y
P
M
U
I
R
K
I
S
A
P
L
U
N
P
I
S
M
E
L
O
Y
W
T
O
J
B
A
D
H
O
Y
K
S
F
O
E
RESOLUTIONS
REVELRY
ROSE BOWL
ROSE PARADE
WISHES
WORLD WIDE
J
K
B
T
Y
K
P
D
N
B
X
E
C
R
L
D
U
R
R
Page 10
January
Sonia Hollingsworth gift wrapped
presents on Dec. 3rd, 4th, 10th and 18th.
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
Holiday Events
December 2014
2015
Culture Caravan Winter Wonderland Party, Dec. 4th
Gingerbread House
Craft Day, Dec. 11th
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, Dec. 10th
Holiday Spree Community Dance, Dec. 12th
Christmas Sing a Long, Dec. 12th
Storybook Time with City of Vista’s Recreation Day Care Kids, Dec. 12th
Holiday Sweater Contest, Dec. 17th
Vista Senior Voice
Page 11
Mark Your Calendars
January 1st – Happy New Year! Center will be closed on both January 1st and 2nd for the New
Year’s holiday.
January 6th – National Shortbread Day! Enjoy a Lorna Doone cookie with lunch!
January 8th – New Year’s Luncheon at 12 noon in the Park Terrace Café. Senior Moments
(Randy Renner and Timmaris) will entertain you with music from the 1930s to the 1960s at 11:15 a.m.
Then enjoy meat loaf with gravy, rosemary potatoes, and a mixed berry parfait for dessert. A great
way to start off the new year.
January 8th – Happy Birthday Elvis Presley!
January 9th – Newcomers Recognition at noon in the Park Terrace Café. Join us as we recognize
the newest members of our lunch nutrition program!
January 9th – North County Community Dance from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Park Terrace Café.
Featuring Ricky Rivas! Cost is $4.00 and includes admission and refreshments.
January 13th – National Peach Melba Day! We’ll have spiced peaches with lunch!
January 13th, 20th, and 27th – Bingo for Prizes from 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon in the Park Terrace
Café. Free! Come early to play a fun game of bingo and enjoy lunch at noon – participants need to
register for lunch if they want to play. Bring a friend!
January 13th – Free Nutrition Classes for Seniors! Join the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego
Food Bank for a fun-filled, six week course tailored to senior fitness, health, and nutrition. Held for
six Tuesdays, January 13th thru February 17th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Jasmine Room. To register,
call Maia Hodge at (760) 643-5281 or Jenna Olson at 1-866-350-3663 ext. 97.
January 14th – Nutrition Education Informational Talk on Fruits and Vegetables at 11:45
a.m. in the Park Terrace Café. Talk given by Marie Ambrose of Aging and Independence Services.
January 16th – Laughter Buffet at 12 noon in the Park Terrace Café. Entertainment by Sarito Sun,
the Queen of Laughter, at 11:15 a.m. Once you’ve stopped laughing, enjoy a buffet of salmon filet in
creamy dill sauce, veal in mushroom sauce, and cheesecake for dessert. It’s going to be a happy day!
January 19th – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday! Center closed.
January 20th – National Granola Bar Day! You’ll have healthy granola bars with lunch.
January 23rd – Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s: Early Detection Matters! Held on
January 23rd from 10-11:00 a.m. in the Jasmine Room by the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego.
This workshop provides attendees with an understanding of the difference between age-related
memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease.
Reserve at (760) 643-5281.
January 27th – National Chocolate Cake Day! Yummy chocolate cake for dessert today!
January 29th – National Corn Chip Day! Fritos with lunch…olé!
January 30th – Super Bowl Buffet at noon in the Park Terrace Café. Entertainment by the
Sophistocats at 11:15 a.m. Wear your favorite jersey and enjoy all beef hot dogs and sauerkraut, Philly
cheese steaks and French fries, and cherry pie for dessert!
January 30th - Birthdays & Anniversaries Celebration at noon in the Park Terrace Café.
Presents and cake! Sign up clipboards are located in the lobby. Please sign up before the day of the
event!
January 30th - Monthly Movie at 1:00 p.m. in the Azalea Room. Featuring “Dolphin Tale 2.”
"Dolphin Tale 2" continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and
recovery made her a symbol of hope and perseverance to people around the world and inspired the
2011 family hit movie "Dolphin Tale." The film reunites the entire main cast and tells the story of
another dolphin at the hospital named "Hope".The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble
in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at
the Clearwater Marine Hospital. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
McClellan Senior Center Activities and Services for January 2015
MONDAY
LOCATION LEGEND:
AZAL Azalea Room
JAS Jasmine Room
LAB Computer Lab
PT
Park Terrace Café
CONF Conference Room
PALM Palm Game Room
ORCH Orchid Room
LOB Main Lobby Area
ALOB Azalea Lobby Area
8:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
12:00
1:00
Toe Tappers
Computer Lab
Zumba Gold
Line Dance-Beginning
Drop In Cards
Line Dance-Intermediate and
Advanced
8:00
8:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
12:00
1:00
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Zumba Gold
Computer Lab
Line Dance-Beginning
Drop In Cards
Line Dance-Intermediate and
Advanced
CENTER CLOSED
8:00
8:30
10:00
10:00
11:30
12:00
1:00
1:00
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Zumba Gold
Computer Lab
Line Dance-Beginning
Drop In Cards
Line Dance-Intermediate and
Advanced
OASIS-Best Browser for You
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
You loved the first
one...
you'll love the second
one!
Dolphin Tale 2 is this
month's movie!
Jan. 30th at 1:00 p.m.
Activities subject to change. Please call
760.639.6160 to verify dates and times.
See pages 19-22 of the Vista Senior Voice
for a complete description of services,
activites and programs.
OASIS catalogs and registration forms are
available in the administration office.
5
PT
LAB
AZAL
AZAL
ALOB
AZAL
NATIONAL SHORTBREAD DAY
10:00 Spanish
10:00 Computer Lab
10:30 Positively Fit
12:00 Pinochle
1:00 Tri City Computer Club
1:00 Friendship Group
1:00 Yoga
6
PALM
LAB
AZAL
ALOB
JAS
LOB
AZAL
12
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
ALOB
AZAL
NATIONAL PEACH MELBA DAY
9:30 Positively Fit
10:00 Spanish
10:00 Computer Lab
10:30 Positively Fit
11:15 Bingo for Prizes
11:15 Free Nutrition Class
12:00 Pinochle
1:00 Bereavement Support Group
1:00 Tri City Computer Club
1:00 Friendship Group
1:00 Yoga
NATIONAL GRANOLA BAR DAY
9:30 Positively Fit
9:30 Nutrition Education
10:00 Spanish
10:00 Computer Lab
10:30 Positively Fit
11:15 Bingo for Prizes
11:15 Free Nutrition Class
12:00 Pinochle
1:00 Tri City Computer Club
1:00 Friendship Group
1:00 Yoga
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY
9:30 Positively Fit
10:00 Spanish
10:00 Computer Lab
10:30 Positively Fit
11:15 Bingo for Prizes
11:15 Free Nutrition Class
12:00 Pinochle
12:30 AARP Smart Driver Course
1:00 Friendship Group
1:00 Tri City Computer Club
1:00 Yoga
13
AZAL
CONF
LAB
AZAL
PT
JAS
ALOB
CONF
JAS
LOB
AZAL
20
AZAL
PALM
CONF
LAB
AZAL
PT
JAS
ALOB
JAS
LOB
AZAL
27
AZAL
CONF
LAB
AZAL
PT
JAS
ALOB
JAS
LOB
JAS
AZAL
19
26
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
ALOB
AZAL
LAB
9:00
9:15
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
12:30
Painting Club
HICAP
Computer Lab
Knitting Circle
Stretch Exercise with Carl
Zumba Gold
Duplicate Bridge for Prizes
7
JAS
CONF
LAB
ALOB
PT
AZAL
AZAL
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:45
14
LOB
AZAL
LAB
ALOB
PT
PT
9:00
9:15
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
12:30
1:00
PT
AZAL
CONF
21
Painting Club
JAS
HICAP
CONF
Zumba Gold
AZAL
Computer Lab
LAB
Knitting Circle
ALOB
Stretch Exercise with Carl
PT
Duplicate Bridge for Prizes
AZAL
Nutrition Advisory Committee CONF
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
12:30
12:30
1:30
Painting Club
Computer Lab
Knitting Circle
Stretch Exercise with Carl
Zumba Gold
Sewing Group
Duplicate Bridge for Prizes
Senior Commission Meeting
Angel Food Box Distribution
Parkinsons Support Group
Computer Lab
Knitting Circle
Stretch Exercise with Carl
Nutrition Information Talk
on Fruits
and Vegetables
12:30 Sewing Group
1:00 Duplicate Bridge for Prizes
2:00 Hearing Screenings
28
JAS
LAB
ALOB
PT
AZAL
PT
AZAL
CONF
FRIDAY
CENTER CLOSED
CENTER
CLOSED
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS PRESLEY!
8:30 Toe Tappers
9:30 Positively Fit
10:00 Legal Assistance
10:00 Computer Lab
10:30 Positively Fit
11:15 Senior Moments
12:00 New Year's Luncheon
12:30 Contract Bridge for Prizes
1:00 Ping Pong
8:00
8:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Positively Fit
Computer Lab
Positively Fit
Contract Bridge for Prizes
Ping Pong
8
PT
AZAL
CONF
LAB
AZAL
PT
PT
AZAL
PALM
15
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
AZAL
PALM
8:00
8:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
Sunset Strummers
Toe Tappers
Positively Fit
Computer Lab
Positively Fit
Contract Bridge for Prizes
Ping Pong
Bereavement Support Group
22
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
AZAL
PALM
CONF
NATIONAL CORN CHIP DAY
8:00 Sunset Strummers
8:30 Toe Tappers
9:30 Positively Fit
10:00 Computer Lab
10:30 Positively Fit
12:30 Contract Bridge for Prizes
12:30 AARP Smart Driver Course
1:00 Ping Pong
29
JAS
PT
AZAL
LAB
AZAL
AZAL
JAS
PALM
2
CENTER
CLOSED
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
12:00
2:00
Computer Lab
Popcorn
Knitting Circle
Frozen Meals
Vista Garden Club
Newcomers Recognition
North County Community
Dance - Ricky Rivas
9
LAB
PT
ALOB
PT
AZAL
PT
PT
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:15
12:00
1:00
16
Computer Lab
LAB
Popcorn
PT
Knitting Circle
ALOB
Sarito Sun, Laughter Queen
PT
Laughter Buffet
PT
OASIS-iPads, iPods, iPhones: JAS
An Introduction
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
1:00
Computer Lab
Popcorn
Knitting Circle
Alzheimer's Workshop
OASIS-iPad 1: The Basics
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:15
12:00
Computer Lab
Popcorn
Knitting Circle
The Sophistocats
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Celebration
12:00 Super Bowl Buffet
1:00 Monthly Movie
featuring
Dolphin Tale 2
23
LAB
PT
ALOB
JAS
JAS
30
LAB
PT
ALOB
PT
PT
PT
AZAL
McClellan Senior Center Lunch and Salad Menu for January 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Burgers must be ordered by 12:15 pm
Daily Substitutions:
Hamburger with Potato Chips
Cheeseburger with Potato Chips
Veggie Burger with Potato Chips
Salad or Deli Platter (see menu)
and Soup of the Day
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
CENTER CLOSED
High Sodium Meal
300-500mg
1 CENTER CLOSED
2
8
9
High Sodium Meal
More than 500mg
No substitutions on buffet days.
5
6
7 New Year's Luncheon
Baked Ham
Pineapple Sauce
Twice Baked Potato
Sweet Red Cabbage * Roll
Fresh Pear
~or~ Cottage Cheese and Fruit
Carne Asada Plate
Refried Beans
Tossed Salad * Tortilla
Tropical Fruit * Lorna Doone Cookie
~or~ Tuna Pasta Salad
on Mixed Greens
Chicken Béarnaise
Wild Rice
Carrot Medley * Spinach Salad
Strawberry Shortcake
~or~ Ham and Swiss
on a Croissant
Norma Claycomb on Piano
Eugene McCarthy on Accordian
Ignacio del Rio on Piano
12
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Steamed Rice
Tossed Salad
Oriental Vegetables
Fruit Salad
~or~ Martha's Vineyard Salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Herbed Gravy * Baked Sweet Potato
Buttered Broccoli * Fresh Roll
Spiced Peaches * Ice Cream with
Raspberry Sauce ~or~ Cottage
Cheese with Tomato Wedges
Norma Claycomb on Piano
CENTER CLOSED
13
Bingo for Prizes
19
Stuffed Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Fresh Roll * Ambrosia
~or~ Turkey and
Provolone on Sourdough
21
Chicken Enchilada
Fiesta Rice
Buttered Corn
Tossed Salad
Strawberry Parfait * Churro
~or~ Tuna on a Croissant
Bingo for Prizes
16
Salmon Filet in Creamy Dill Sauce
Veal in Mushroom Sauce
Steamed Rice
Scandinavian Vegetables
Cole Slaw * Fresh Fruit
Cheesecake
Sarito Sun, The Laughter Queen
22
23
Eugene McCarthy on Accordian
Lemon White Fish
Wild Rice Pilaf
Peas and Carrots
Garden Salad
Tropical Fruit
~or~ Mandarin Spinach Salad
with Teriyaki Chicken Strips
Roast Turkey and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Cornbread Dressing
Pumpkin Pie
~or~ Greek Salad
Ignacio del Rio on Piano
27
Pork Shank
Gravy
Red Potatoes
Green Beans and Carrots
Fresh Orange
~or~
Taco Salad
15 Laughter Buffet
Barbecued Chicken
Baked Beans
Normandy Blend Vegetables
Fresh Roll * Orange
Cookie
~or~
Tuna Salad
Ignacio del Rio on Piano
Beef Tips in Gravy
Egg Noodles
Club Spinach * Pickled Beets
Mandarin Orange Dessert
Granola Bar
~or~ Chicken Salad
Lasagna
Mixed Vegetables
Senior Moments
14
20
26
Meat Loaf with Gravy
Rosemary Potatoes
Malibu Blend Vegetables
Fresh Roll
Mixed Berry Parfait
~or~ Caribbean Chicken Salad
28
29 Super Bowl Buffet
Savory Baked Chicken
Mashed Red Potatoes
Broccoli
Fresh Roll * Berries and Yogurt
~or~ Italian Sub
with Salami and Ham
Breaded Fish
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Vegetables
Cole Slaw
Diced Peaches * Fritos
~or~ Cottage Cheese with Fruit
All Beef Hot Dog
Philly Cheese Steak
Garlic Bread
Italian Tossed Salad
Mandarin Oranges
~or~ Seafood Salad
Sliced Roast Beef
Carolina Barbecue Sauce
Baked Beans
Tossed Salad * Fresh Roll
Fruit Salad * Chocolate Cake
~or~ Grilled Chicken Salad
Norma Claycomb on Piano
Bingo for Prizes
Ignacio del Rio on Piano
Dominique Oei on Piano
The Sophistocats
30
Sauerkraut
French Fries
Capri Mix Vegetables
Cherry Pie
•Reservations may be made same day or one day in advance. Call 724-3362 between 9:00 am and 12 noon. Suggested contribution: Age 60+: $4.00; guests under 60: $6.00 charge.
•Center hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Front office phone number is (760) 639-6160. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Buffet, special luncheons,
and Bingo day lunches are served at noon.
No eligible person shall be denied a meal because of failure or inability to contribute.
This program is supported by the Older Americans Act funds, awarded through the San Diego County Aging and Independence Services and the City of Vista.
Menus are subject to change without notice.
Page 14
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
UPCOMING COMPUTER CLASSES
For information on computer class dates, times, costs, etc., please call the administration office at (760)
726-1340 ext. 1539 or stop by the office for an OASIS catalog and registration form.
OASIS COMPUTER
CLASSES –
JANUARY thru APRIL!
Class information and/or registration forms are
in the administration office. You may also
register by calling (760) 796-6020 or logging
onto www.sandiegooasis.org. Pre-registration
is required. OASIS charges a $10.00
trimester fee in addition to class fees.
McCLELLAN SENIOR
CENTER WISH LIST
Sponsorship Opportunities
• Bingo – Provide $5 gift cards as bingo
prizes (10 to 14 prizes). A thank you and
acknowledgement will be printed in our
monthly newsletter.
• Sponsor a Senior Meal – Lunch Bunch
$4/one meal or $20/week or $85/month
iPads, iPods & iPhones: An Introduction
Fri, Jan 16, 1-3pm, $10
iPad 1: The Basics Fri, Jan 23, 1-3pm,
$10
Best Browser for You Mon, Jan 26, 13pm, $15
Windows 8 Mon, Feb 2 and 9, 1-3pm, $24
Protect Yourself and Your Data Thu, Feb
12 and 19, 1-3pm, $24
iPad2: Communicating Using Your iPad
Fri, Feb 13, 1-3pm, $10
iPad3: iPhoto, Working with Pictures Fri,
Feb 20, 1-3pm, $10
Computer Quickies Thu, Feb 26, 1-3pm,
$15
iPad4: Connecting Your iPad Fri, Mar 13,
1-3pm, $10
Computer Self Confidence Mon, Mar 16,
23, 30, and Apr 6, 1-3pm, $40
Planning Your Driving Retirement Mon,
Apr 13, 1-3pm, $15
• Sponsor a Senior Meal – Home-delivered
meals
$4.50/one meal or $32/week or
$140/month
The senior center’s computer lab is free and open
from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday,
except during computer class time, and is fully
equipped with Internet, Windows 8, and Microsoft
Office Business Edition 2007. Computer lab
assistants are usually available to assist you on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-12 noon. A printer,
scanner and copier is also available, but due to
high ink cartridge costs, each copy/print costs 25¢.
The computer lab needs volunteers from 10am – 12
noon (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).
Volunteers are needed to answer computer-related
questions, report computer and printer problems to
administrative office staff, monitor computer usage
and report inappropriate computer use to
administrative staff, and monitor eating and drinking
(not allowed) in the lab. If you are interested, please
contact Maureen at (760) 726-1340 ext. 1539.
• Out & About Senior Transportation –
‘Adopt a Senior’
$10/week for shuttle rides
• Annual Volunteer Recognition – gift
certificates, gift cards, theater tickets, gift
baskets, flowers, etc.
• Monthly Senior Birthday/Anniversary Party
- provide gift tokens, decorations, and cake
for monthly events.
• Monthly Movie – Provide refreshments. A
thank you and acknowledgement will be
printed in our monthly newsletter.
• Knitting Class – Provide NEW knitting yarn
and needles or cash/gift cards to purchase
knitting materials. A thank you and
acknowledgement will be printed in our
monthly newsletter.
Vista Senior Voice
~For Your Information~
North County Community Dance
at the Vista Senior Center!!!
When:
Friday, January 9th
Time:
2-4:00 p.m.
Admission:$4.00
Dance the afternoon
away to the music of
Ricky Rivas.
Refreshments included with admission.
Dances are held the second Friday of each
month.
Page 15
Food for Thought
Lunch in a library? Why not?
The San Diego County Library, Aging &
Independence Services, and the City of Vista
invite you to enjoy a special program twice a
month, plus lunch at the Vista Library. The
program each month is Gentle Yoga by Yoga
Vista. Here’s the planned lunch for each
session:
Jan 8
Jan 22
Feb 5
Feb 19
Mar 5
Mar 19
Apr 2
Apr 16
May 7
May 21
Jun 4
Jun 18
Southwest Salad w/Citrus Chicken
Chef’s Salad
Turkey & Swiss Wrap
Chinese Chicken Salad w/Pea Pods
Tuna Salad on Croissant
Marinated Tomato Salad w/Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken on Mixed Greens
Chef’s Salad
Southwest Salad w/Citrus Chicken
Gourmet Turkey Club Sandwich
Greek Pasta & Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad on Croissant
Program starts at 11 a.m., with gourmet boxed lunch at noon.
Please make your lunch reservations prior to 8:00 a.m.
Library address: 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista. No cost for
the program. The lunch is a suggested donation of $4.00 for
seniors (60+); $6 charge for others.
No eligible person shall be denied a meal because of failure
or inability to contribute.
Reservations required for lunch. Call (760) 643-5280.
It’s that time again!
Tax season has begun!
Once again, AARP volunteers will be
here at the center to provide tax
services for the 2014 tax year.
Appointments will be held from 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Wednesdays beginning Feb. 2nd. Beginning Jan. 26th,
you may call (760) 643-5290 to make an
appointment. Walk-in appointments will also be
available.
AARP Smart Driver Course
The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held at the senior center from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 27th and 29th.
Registration will begin on Jan. 5th. Cost for the course is $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-AARP members,
payable only with a check made out to AARP. To register for the course, call (760) 643-5288 or stop by the
administration office.
Page 16
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
NUTRITION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE NEWS
Board Member Positions for 2014-2015:
Chairman: Don Waters
Vice-Chairman: Bob Hickman
Secretary: Charlotte Lunger
Treasurer: Christa Laske
Countywide Representative: Vacant
Sunshine Ladies: Antonieta Escamilla
Other Members: Nicolas Escamilla, Grace
Navarro,
Staff Liaison: Maia Hodge
In November, the Nutrition Advisory Committee
collected $2014.39 in donations from sponsors and
our coffee, candy, bread and raffle fundraisers. The
committee subsequently spent $1858.17 on
decorations for the dining hall, entertainment at
buffets and luncheons, special desserts and mileage
reimbursement during the month of November.
At the December meeting, the Nutrition Advisory
Committee approved decorations for January events
and entertainment at the New Year Luncheon. The
prize for the January raffle is a White Elephant
Number Board. Several “surprise” gifts will be
awarded to winning numbers on our 150 number
board.
Thank You for supporting the committee’s
fundraising efforts this year! Every donation you
make towards a cup of coffee, a loaf of bread, or a
candy bar makes a difference!
Thank you to the following sponsors and donors
for supporting events at the senior center.
North County Community Dance Entertainment, Jan. 9th
Alfonso Castellanos of Healthnet
North County Community Dance Refreshments, Jan. 9th
Mike Cohn of United Health Care
Bingo for Prizes, Jan. 13th
Graciela Nava of South Bay Health & Insurance Services
Laughter Buffet Entertainment, Jan. 16th
Dina Kelsay of the North Coast
Laughter Buffet Door Prize, Jan 16th
Mike Cohn of United Health Care
Bingo for Prizes, Jan. 20th
Vista Silver Star Foundation on behalf of
John and Nancy Kropf
Birthday and Anniversary Cakes, Jan. 30th
Diana Young of A Better Solution
Monthly Movie, Jan. 30th
Mike Cohn of United Health Care
Elizabeth Tamulis of Greater Tri Cities IPA
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS! Let us
know what you think of the food. Comments and
suggestions are always welcome and are reviewed by
the committee and food services staff. The
suggestion box is located at the lunch reservation
desk.
We appreciate their support and encourage everyone to
consider their services as they are needed in the future.
And a special thanks to our Nutrition Advisory
Committee and Donors.
Become involved! Attend a meeting and consider
becoming a regular board member. We meet every
third Wednesday of the month in the Conference
Room.
Congratulations to Miriam Andrew who won
December’s raffle to see The King and I at
Welk Resorts with the Culture Caravan!
January Raffle
Presented by your
Nutrition Advisory Committee
White Elephant 150 Number Board
Surprise Gifts to be awarded
Drawing will be held on Friday, Jan. 30th
Vista Senior Voice
Page 17
Cecile Bousquet
Louis Grill
Florence Smith
Ken Steiner
~Martin Luther King Jr.
Make a difference and join our
Paper Plate Campaign!
Help to sponsor lunch meals for seniors in the community. Their
average age is 82 and many of them live alone and depend on a daily
nutritious meal. Your donation will help to pay their contribution!
Senior Center Dining Room Meals:
$4.00 for one meal
$20.00 for one week
$85.00 for one month
Home-delivered Meals:
$4.50 for one meal
$32.00 for one week
$140.00 for one month
We wish to extend our
sympathy, support and
heartfelt condolences.
You can make checks payable to the City of Vista (Memo: Paper
Plate Campaign) and send directly to the Senior Center c/o The
Paper Plate Campaign, McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace
Drive, Vista, CA, 92084. Thank you!
Welcome to our Newcomers! Join us on
Friday, Jan. 9th at noon and the first Friday
of each month as we recognize the newest
members of our lunch nutrition program!
Marietta Miller
Violence brings
only temporary
victories;
violence, by
creating
many more
social problems
than it solves,
never brings
permanent
peace.
~Martin Luther King Jr.
Page 18
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
Health and Wellness
Senior Citizens and New
Year’s Resolutions
For seniors, setting New Year’s resolutions
should be old hat by now. After all, we’ve had
enough opportunities to get it right. Personally,
I think it is fun to set new goals and plans for the
New Year. In fact, I spent this past weekend free
writing, making plans, and writing lists for what
I would like to accomplish in 2015. Senior
citizens and New Year’s resolutions should go
hand in hand as we move into this New Year.
As I write this post, I am remind of what Mark
Twain said:
New Year’s is a harmless annual
institution, of no particular use to
anybody save as a scapegoat for
promiscuous drunks, and friendly
calls and humbug resolutions.
I would cheerfully disagree with Mr. Twain. I
would like to think of each New Year as a new
beginning. For me, each day, week, month, and
year are opportunities to start over and
hopefully get it right this time. It’s a time of
putting the mistakes and bad memories in the
past and moving on with new plans, hopes,
dreams and desires.
You are never too old to plan
Old age doesn’t mean you are already dead. No,
you still have plenty of life left in you. Every one
of us, no matter how old we are, can still make
plans, set goals, and resolve to either keep doing
what works or decide to change what isn’t going
so well. We can still make plans for our health,
wealth, and social life. We can resolve to lose
weight or gain more exercise. We can plan to
renew old acquaintances or shore up those that
have started to drift away. We can plan to read
that book we never seem to get to, or watch a
funny movie once a week to keep our humor
level up where it belongs.
There are any number of ways for seniors to
look forward as the New Year unfolds. It may be
my penchant for positive thinking, but I hope I
never tire of making at least some kind of plans
every year.
Here’s another New Year’s related quote for you
from Eric Zorn:
Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of selfassessment and repentance that demands
personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces
humility. Breaking them is part of the cycle.
Letting go of the past and embracing the future
is one of the most positive steps a person can
take no matter how old they are. Writing down
what you would like to see happen in the next
year is a way to solidify your dreams and desires.
It puts your longings out into the atmosphere so
that they can more likely come to fruition.
So, my question to you today – Have you made
your New Year’s resolutions? If not, why not? Is
it because you are a senior citizen; an elderly
person who feels they don’t have that much
time left on earth? Are you thinking why bother,
they never came to pass in the past?
If that is the case, I would encourage you to at
least write one positive thing down that you
would like to see come true this year. Even for
seniors, writing down our thoughts and desires
can make a big difference in our general outlook
on life. Writing out your New Year’s resolutions
is a way to move into 2015 with an upbeat and
positive attitude.
I’ll leave you with this one last quote:
Oprah Winfrey
Cheers to a New Year and another chance for
us to get it right!
[Source: www.eldercarecafe.net]
Vista Senior Voice
Activities, Social and Health Services,
and Programs
AARP Smart Driver Initial Course
Seniors 55+, mature refresher driving course
qualifies seniors for discounts on their auto
insurance.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Jasmine Room
12:30 – 5:00pm
Last Tuesday and Thursday in January,
May, and September. (Next class is
Jan. 27 and 29.)
AARP-sign up in the office or call (760) 6396160. Reservations taken starting Jan. 5!
$15 – AARP Members
$20– Non-AARP Members
(checks only-payable to AARP)
AARP Smart Driver Renewal Course
Seniors 55+, mature refresher driving course
qualifies seniors for discounts on their auto
insurance. Must have taken either the initial or
renewal course in the past 48 months.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Jasmine Room
12:30 – 5:30pm
Last Thursday in March, July, and
November. (Next class is March 27.)
AARP-sign up in the office or call (760) 6396160. Reservations taken starting March
2nd!
$15 – AARP Members
$20 – Non-AARP Members
(checks only-payable to AARP)
Angel’s Food Depot Boxes
For seniors 60+ and those with disabilities 55+; low
income Vista residents.
Location:
Days:
Park Terrace Lobby – by application only
Monthly 20 pound box of nonperishable food
– the Wednesday following the second
Monday
Contact:
Angel’s Depot – (760) 599-7093
NOTE: To qualify for a food box, you must be a Vista
resident, be over 60 years of age, or 55 years with a
disability and your income cannot exceed $1000 per
month.
Audiologist (Hearing Screenings)
Seniors 55+, licensed audiologist provides hearing
screenings.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Conference Room
2:00 – 4:00pm
2nd Wednesday (subject to change)
Greg Hall-sign up in the office!
No charge
Page 19
Bereavement Support Group
Guardian Angels cares about your well-being and
would like to support you.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Conference Room
1:00 – 2:30pm
2nd Tuesday, 4th Thursday
Sara Poore, Bereavement Coordinator
No cost
Bingo for Prizes
Seniors, 60+, play a fun game of Bingo – Free!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
11:15am - 12:00pm
Second, Third, Fourth Tuesday
760-639-6160
No charge. However, in order to play bingo,
you must be registered for lunch that day!
Birthday & Anniversary Celebration
Sign up on the clipboards in the lobby! Cake and
gifts!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Park Terrace Café
11:45am
Last Friday of the month
Bocce Ball
Seniors, learn how to play Bocce Ball!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
Brengle Terrace Park, Bocce Ball
Courts
1:00 - 3:00pm
Tuesdays
Jeanne Wilson c/o 760-643-2828
No charge.
Bridge (Contract) for Prizes
Seniors 55+, social bridge group-bring a friend!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
Skill Level:
Azalea Room
12:30-4:00pm (second Wednesday will be
from 1:00-4:30pm)
Thursdays
Ken Gilbert (760) 936-1386
Free
Intermediate to advanced
Bridge (Duplicate) for Prizes
Seniors 55+, duplicate bridge group.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Contact:
Cost:
Azalea Room
12:30-4:00pm
Wednesdays
Vista Duplicate Bridge Club
Marie Nelson (760) 726-3542
Free
Computer Lab
Lab open to surf the net, check emails, & have
computer fun!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Coordinator:
Cost:
Computer Lab
10:00am to 3:30pm
Monday thru Friday
Maureen Cooper
No charge (print charges are 25¢ per page)
Page 20
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
Drop-In Cards
Home-Delivered Meals
Seniors 50+, lobby area reserved for card players;
bring your friends!
Seniors, 60+, Vista residents, nutritious meals
delivered to qualified home-bound seniors.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Lobby Area
12:00-4:30pm
Mondays
No charge
Location:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Delivered to home
Monday-Friday
(760) 639-6162
Suggested contribution - $4.50/meal
Food for Thought (see page 15 for menu)
Interfaith Senior Services
Seniors 60+, gentle yoga followed by gourmet
lunch.
Interfaith Senior Services’ (formerly known as
Project C.A.R.E.) free program includes Postal
Alert, Gatekeeper, “How Are You?”, Vial of Life,
Minor Home Repairs, Home Safety Checks, Safe
Return, and You Are Not Alone.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Contact:
Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave.
11:00am - 1:00pm
1st and 3rd Thursdays
$4.00 suggested contribution for lunch
760-726-1340 ext. 1531 for reservation
(before 8am)
Frozen Meals
Purchase frozen meals (cooked by our kitchen staff)
most Fridays. Enjoy senior center lunches at home!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Contact:
Park Terrace Café
11:00am - 12:00pm
Every Friday
$2.00
760-639-6160 for information and to
ask if meals are available.
NOTE: No frozen meals on buffet or luncheon days!
Friendship Group
Seniors 50+, discussion group that socializes and
discusses topics of the day – promotes friendship.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Main Lobby Area
1:00-3:15pm
Tuesdays
No charge
(Vista) Garden Club
Open to the public – all adults.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Azalea Room
12:00am-3:00pm
1st Friday (except May, July, August,
and November – no meeting)
Provider:
Vista Garden Club
Contact:
Bob Sangster (760) 536-9404
NOTE: The Garden Club will meet on Jan. 2nd as scheduled
(the senior center, however, will be closed).
Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy
Program (HICAP)
Seniors 60+, trained counselors help with medical
bills, insurance questions, and HMO assistance.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Conference Room
9:15am to 12:15pm
1st and 3rd Wednesday
(call 1-800-434-0222
for next available appointment).
No charge
Location:
Contact:
Interfaith Senior Services Office
Nadine Kaina (760) 941-0140
Knitting Circle
Seniors 50+, beginning to advanced – all knitters
and crochetiers welcome!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Lobby Area/Jasmine Room
10:00am to 12 noon
Wednesday and Friday
No charge, free yarn and needles (if
available) or bring your own projects.
Legal Assistance
Seniors 60+, in need of legal advice.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Conference Room
10:00am to 3:00pm
Second Thursday
(760) 439-2535 for appointment
No charge
Line Dance
Seniors 50+...great exercise and lots of fun!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Instructor:
Cost:
Azalea Room
11:30am-12:30pm (Beginning)
1:00-2:30pm (Intermediate & Advanced)
Mondays
Helen Pietroforte
Suggested Donation of $3/am class
Suggested Donation of $4/pm class
Monthly Movie
Seniors 50+, free movie, free snacks and drinks!!!!
Location:
Azalea Room
Time:
1:00-3:30pm
Days:
Last Friday
Cost:
Free
Featuring “Dolphin Tale 2.”
Dolphin Tale 2 is a 2014 American
family drama film written and
directed by Charles Martin Smith
and sequel to his 2011 film Dolphin
Tale. Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley
Judd, Nathan Gamble, Cozi
Zuehlsdorff, Kris Kristofferson,
Morgan Freeman, Juliana Harkavy,
Austin
Stowell
and
Austin
Highsmith all reprise their roles from
Vista Senior Voice
the first film while Lee Karlinsky, Julia Jordan, and Bethany
Hamilton join the cast. The film tells the story of another dolphin
at the hospital named "Hope".The team of people who saved
Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's
passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at
the Clearwater Marine Hospital. Closed captioned for the
hearing impaired.
Nutrition Education/Individual Dietary
Planning
Seniors 60+, individual nutrition planning, one hour
appointments.
Location:
Days:
Time:
Contact:
Cost:
Palm Game Room
3rd Tuesday
9:30-11:30am
Linda Gastelum, Tri-City Dietician
Call 760-639-6162 for appointment.
FREE
Nutrition Program Transportation
Seniors 60+ Vista residents, transportation to and
from lunch program.
Location:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Door-to-door service
Monday-Friday
760-639-6160; call one day prior
Suggested contribution is $1.00 round-trip.
OASIS
Seniors 50+. A non-profit organization offering
classes for adults 50 years and older. Join us for a
wide range of computer classes (catalogs are
available in the administration office).
Location:
Days:
Time:
Contact:
Cost:
Varies
Various; see monthly OASIS section for
class dates.
See monthly OASIS section for
class times.
OASIS (760) 796-6020
Varies by class; $10.00 processing fee.
Out & About Transportation
Seniors 60+ Vista residents, provides daily bus
shuttle service for errands and medical
appointments; also provides mileage reimbursement
for volunteer drivers when seniors are transported in
privately-owned vehicles.
Location:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Door-to-door service
Monday-Friday; Saturday special events
(760) 639-6161; call 24 hours prior
$3/shuttle bus; $5/volunteer driver for out of
town trips ($10.00 for trips greater than 50
miles); mileage reimbursed to volunteer
drivers.
NOTE: Taxi Scrip is now available; $8 for coupons worth
$20. See page 7 of this newsletter or call Out &
About for more information.
Page 21
Painting Club
Seniors, 50+, ongoing…express your creativity!
Location:
Jasmine Room
Days:
Wednesdays (except 2nd Wednesday)
Time:
9:00am – 12 noon
Cost:
Free
Contact:
760-639-6160
Note: For this club, you must provide your own
materials. A list will be given to you upon registration.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Support Group for those whose lives are impacted
by Parkinson’s disease including the
Parkinsonian’s, family members, and friends.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Held by:
Contact:
Azalea Room
10:00am-12:00pm
2nd Wednesday
North County Parkinson Group
For info call Paul Dawson at (760) 497-1200
Pinochle
Seniors 50+, bring your friends!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Contact:
Lobby Area
12:00-4:30pm
Tuesdays
No charge
Betty at 760-712-8176
Ping Pong
Seniors 50+, bring your friends!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Contact:
Palm Game Room
1:00-3:30pm
Thursdays
No charge
Stop by the administration office for paddles
and ping pong balls.
Popcorn!
Free popcorn for everyone!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
11:00am – 12noon
Fridays (unless we’re having a buffet)
Free
Positively Fit Class
Seniors 50+, focus on balance and flexibility; helps
participants prevent falls.
Location:
Azalea Room
Instructor:
Carol Hydrusko
Days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Advanced Class 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.
Beginning Class10:30 – 11:20 a.m.
January Classes ($24) 8 classes
Registration is the first class of each month!
NOTE: There will be no class on Jan. 6th.
Senior Commission Meeting
Open to the public, advises and discusses issues that
affect seniors in the community.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Conference Room
1:30-3:00pm
4th Wednesday (January, March, May,
July, September and November)
Page 22
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
Senior Nutrition Advisory Committee
Tax Assistance
Nutrition Advisory Committee meeting. All are
welcome!
Sponsored by AARP (February 2 thru April 15
only)
Location:
Time:
Days:
Conference Room
1:00-2:30pm
3rd Wednesday
Senior Nutrition Program
Seniors 60+, nutritious meals, entertainment and
fellowship.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
11:30am – 12:30pm (12 noon on buffet,
special luncheon, or Bingo days)
Monday-Friday
(760) 724-3362 for reservations only-taken
up to 1 day prior to lunch. Bus
transportation reservations must be
received by 9am.
Suggested contribution $4.00/meal
($6.00 charge for less than 60 years old.)
Sewing Group
Come join us – sew independently!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Park Terrace Café
12:30-4:00pm
2nd and 4th Wednesday
[email protected] or call
(760) 643-5281.
Spanish Class
Seniors 55+, for those who want to learn
conversational Spanish. No beginners.
Intermediate to advanced skills only.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Instructor:
Cost:
Conference Room (except 1st Tuesday –
Palm Game Room)
10:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesdays
Carol Fiero
$30.00 for 8 weeks
Stretch Exercise with Carl
Seniors 50+, easy and fun way to stretch and build
strength.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Instructor:
Cost:
Park Terrace Café
10:00am
Wednesdays
Carl Grubbs
Suggested Donation $3.00 for dropins/$10.00 per month for regulars.
Sunset Strummers
A group of seniors having fun, singing, and
strumming along!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Cost:
Jasmine Room
8:00-8:30 (Beginning Recorder Class)
8:30–10:00am (Beginning Ukulele Class)
10:00-12 noon (Intermediate/Performing)
Mondays and Thursdays
Eleanor Nedjar: (760) 458-9322
Free
NOTE: The Strummers will return on January 12th!
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Orchid Room
9:00am-2:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
(760) 643-5290 for appointment
Toe Tappers
Senior tap dancing group practice.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Park Terrace Café Stage
8:30 – 10:00am
Monday and Thursday
Fran (760) 845-5705 (www.toetappers.org)
Tri City Computer Club
Seniors 50+, personal computer user group meeting
and presentations.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Contact:
Dues:
Jasmine Room (Palm Game Room – (Jan,
May, Sept)
1:00 – 3:00pm
Tuesday (except 5th Tuesday)
President Randy Crumpler 760-940-4253
$25/year
Yoga
Seniors 50+ for your better health.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Provider:
Cost:
Azalea Room
1:00 – 2:30pm
Tuesdays
Pinush Chayhan
Suggested Donation of $5
Zumba Gold
Seniors 50+, get active with great people at the
dance party workout that moves at your pace.
Location:
Time:
Days:
Azalea Room
10:00-11:00 am
Mondays and Wednesdays (no class on the
2nd Wednesday of the month)
Instructor:
Ralda Rizke
Cost:
4 week session ($16) or $5 per class.
NOTE: To register, contact Ralda Rizke at (714) 414-2013.
Vista Senior Voice
Holiday in Hawaii Luncheon smf, Dec. 5th
Toe Tappers Christmas Show and Buffet, Dec. 8th
Page 23
GLORIA E. McCLELLAN SENIOR CENTER
The Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center, located in beautiful Brengle Terrace Park in
Vista, California, offers one-stop shopping for area seniors. The multipurpose center
is the ‘Main Entrance’ to a wonderful array of services, classes, and activities.
The mission of the center is to promote the physical, emotional and social well-being
of seniors and to involve them in all aspects of community life. The gift of longer
life means more time to travel, learn, try out new careers and give something back
to the community. Living longer can sometimes lead to greater need and
vulnerability in later years. The center is a valuable resource to access and address
all of these issues.
“It is never too late to be what
you might have been.”
Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center
1400 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084