SENIOR CENTER The Newsletter APRIL 2018 LIFE STAGES Everyone has a story to tell! Sunday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy this very special live stage production featuring stories about four of our Seniors, prepared from interview by students of OTIS School of Art and Design, under the direction of Laurel Ollstein, award winning published author

Monthly Birthday Celebration Thursday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m.

Entertainment by

Enjoy some great musical entertainment sponsored by the Board of Directors for our CCSCA members.

Sylvia Mora

If your birthday is in April be our guest for cake & ice cream!

The Golden Age of American Popular Music Series

“Women Who Wrote Songs We Love” Bob Lipson

Thursday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. Saul Jacobs

Adventures with Doug Adventure to Half Dome: The Return Monday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. We made it to the summit last time...this time it’s going to be a little trickier! We’ll trek 7 miles and see if we can make it to the summit of this magnificent 8839 foot-high granite dome. Join us for our fun slide show with spectacular scenery and with a little luck, a visit from one of Yosemite’s famous inhabitants.

Steve Fry

Piano Concert

Rob Rio Tuesday, April 24 1:00 p.m. Pianist Extraordinaire & Member of the Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame!

OPERA AT THE SENIOR CENTER The opera program for April will be presented on Tuesday, April 3. You will enjoy Donizetti’s L’ELISIR D’AMORE, an opera buffa (comic opera) which is both funny and touching. Nemorino (Luciano Pavarotti), a shy and simple young farmer, is in love with Adina (Judith Blegen), a wealthy country girl. But Adina is fickle and his offers of love are constantly rejected. Nemorino wonders if a love potion may be the answer to his prayers...Playing time is 132 minutes. “SONY SUNDAY” MOVIE PRESENTATIONS The SONY SUNDAY movie is presented on the first Sunday of each month. For April 1, the SONY movie feature will be MAUDIE, based on the true story of artist Maud Lewis in 1930’s Nova Scotia. An arthritic woman works as a housekeeper while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community. We thank SONY for providing us with our SONY SUNDAY films!

MOVIE NOSTALGIA The Movie Nostalgia program is presented once a month. The Nostalgia film for Sunday, April 22 will be CAROUSEL. Filmed on location in a beautiful seaside village, Carousel stars Gordon MadRae as Billy Bigelow, a smooth talking carny man who falls in love with a millworker (Shirley Jones). This musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein is bustin’ out all over!

KARAOKE Join “Karaoke Friends” on Tuesdays, 11:00-12:30 in the Nutrition Site “Rudy & Friends Karaoke “ April 18 & 25 2-4 p.m.

SHOWTIME The movie is subject to change. Movies begin at 1 pm unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: Film rating symbols are included in the movie listings for your information. Also, the playing time is noted for your convenience. Our movies are open to CCSCA Members only. You must show your membership card for admittance. In the interest of fairness, seats are first come, first served. Space is limited.

SUNDAY MOVIES April 1

April 10

WONDER

April 17

Movie Nostalgia

CAROUSEL

Musical-1934-Gordon MacRae; Shirley Jones; 128 min.

April 29

Luciano Pavarotti; Judith Blegen; Brent Ellis; Sesto Bruscantini; The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet.

2017-PG13-Mystery-Kenneth Branagh; Johnny Depp; Michelle Pfeiffer; Penelope Cruz; Judi Dench; 104 min.

2017-PG13-Drama-Jacob Tremblay; Owen Wilson; Izabela Vidovic; Julia Roberts; 113 min.

April 22

OPERA : L’ELISIR D’AMORE

2017-PG13-BioDrama-Sally Hawkins; April 3 Zachary Bennett; Ethan Hawke; Gabrielle Rose; Lawrence Barry; 115 min.

April 8 MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

April 15

TUESDAY MOVIES

SONY SUNDAY: MAUDIE

Life Stages:

“Everyone Has a Story To Tell”

JUST GETTING STARTED

2017-PG13-Comedy-Morgan Freeman; Glenne Headley; Tommy Lee Jones; Jane Seymour; Joe Pantolino; 91 min.

DUNKIRK

2017-RatePG13-Drama-Fionn Whitehead; Tom Glynn-Carney; Jack Lowden; Harry Styles; 106 min.

No Movie Today Come & Enjoy “Pianist Extraordinaire”

April 24

Rob Rio

Member of the Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame

Special Movie Presentation

Sing Along with Dolly

The Band Wagon

Thursday, April 26 at 12:30 Fred Astaire Nanette Fabray Cyd Charisse Oscar Levant A pretentiously artistic director is hired for a new Broadway musical and changes it beyond recognition. 1953 Musical Comedy Hosted by Marilyn Hess

Friday, April 20

Bob Levy

The Music Man Friday, April 27

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Enjoy the music, sing along and leave singin’ & smilin’!

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOP This workshop is designed for participants in the Heartfulness Meditation Class who wish to deepen their meditation understanding and experience. This workshop will be a 3 hour session offered by the Heartfulness Meditation Institute on Saturday, April 7 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from March 31) ASK THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST Physical Therapist Cristina Gabor from Orthosport Physical Therapy can help you stay active even while you have aches & pains. Cristina and her guest lecturers give you the latest tips on how to keep in shape and keep moving. Cristina’s next visit will be Thursday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY CAMPAIGN WORKSHOP: LONG TERM CARE The biggest cause of bankruptcy in the U. S. is medical expenses. Does your retirement plan include the cost of long term care? In this month’s workshop we will discuss the innovations and upgrades in the industry for the different kinds of long term care options available. Thursday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. FINANCIAL SEMINAR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REVERSE MORTGAGES Learn about increased lending limits for 2018, new reverse mortgage changes, who is eligible and more. Bob McLatcher, Reverse Mortgage Specialist, will answer your questions on Thursday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m. TRIVIA TIME WITH MICHAEL Join Fellow Senior Michael Sondheimer for a fun filled trivia session on Tuesday, April 3 from 10:05-11:05 a.m. In the Crafts Room. The Trivia session for April will include traditional events such as Easter, beginning of baseball, tax day plus a variety of general trivia questions such as politics, music, movies and pop culture. SPECIAL TRIP OFFICE PRESENTATION: MUSIC CITIES Come and learn all about the planned trips to the “Music Cities” of New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville: Monday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m.

Join the Senior Center Fitness Room!

Teen Tech Help!

Improve your strength, cardiovascular conditioning, endurance, balance and just plain feel better! Open 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 12-4 on weekends.

Some students from Culver City High School want to help you with your phone & technology questions! They will be in the computer lab Tuesday,

May 1 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. after school.

$125 calendar year $75 for 6 months

Stop by if you have questions about a smart phone or tablet and they will help you one-on-one!

CCSCA Members Only! .

Senior of the month

Joan Cohn The Culver City Senior Citizens Association is honoring

J0an Cohn

Senior of the Month ~ April 2018

Joan is the person with the beautiful smile that greets you at the door when you attend our big parties, and has been doing so for 15 years! Surely you have experienced her warm welcome over the years as she enjoys giving you your party favor and wishing you a “Happy _____” (insert holiday or special occasion). Joan also enjoys serving you at the monthly Birthday Party and helps with the Tuesday movie. She always assists with Membership Registration and the Flu Clinic, and served on the CCSCA Board in 2004. For many years, Joan has been willing to help at Senior Center activities whenever and wherever needed. She also loves all the music performances at the Senior Center and participates in the Tai Chi classes when able. Joan was born in Brooklyn and moved to Los Angeles with her family when she was 10 years old. She attended Los Angeles schools and graduated from LACC with a degree in Journalism. She has a certificate in Braille and has written a book in Braille. She enjoyed years of family life with her husband and two sons, Roy and Alan, helping with PTA, scouting, volunteer work and all the fun activities of childhood. Tragedy struck in 1977 when her son, Alan, and her husband both passed away. Joan then returned to the work force in Professional Library Services and worked for lawyers and CPA’s. Joan has been a resident of Culver City for 65 years!!! Thank you, Joan, for your many years of service And charming presence at the Senior Center!

FROM THE CCSCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS A message from Dora Sher, Treasurer of CCSCA IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A FREE LUNCH? Well, yes and no. Imagine a place where you can attend a discussion about current events...or learn computer skills...or learn a new language...participate in a dance class...learn to play a musical instrument...learn about health and diet issues...attend a movie...listen to live music performances...eat a nutritious lunch...socialize with peers over a cup of coffee or tea...and much more, with almost no cost. Does such a place exist? Of course-it’s your Culver City Senior Citizens Center! Most of our outstanding programs are free to our members, but they cost thousands of dollars to develop, produce and run every day. We rely on our members for a small portion of our programming budget. That is why we have formed a Budget Committee (a sub-committee of the Finance Committee) to help review our expenses, identify sources of income and prepare an overall budget for future sustainability and viability of our programs. Your participation, by renewing your membership, supporting our programs through donations and assisting Board Committees and City Staff in running the Center’s programs, is needed and appreciated.

Please note these changes, effective May 1: Pool Room fee will be raised from $.50 to $1.00 Saturday Dance fees will be raised from $3 to $4 for members and from $4 to $5 for non-members Birthday Party prices will be raised from $.50 per item to $.75 per item. Special: 3 items for $2.00

IN MEMORIAM Carmelita Bell Ellie Prsha Miriam Shapiro

OFFICE HOURS

CULVER CITY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. Monday, Wednesday, Friday (310) 253-6708

APRIL 2018 TRIP SALES WILL BE HELD AT 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018. YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR EACH PERSON AT TIME OF TRIP PURCHASE. NO EXCEPTIONS! ALL FEES PERTAINING TO ANY TRIP, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT PARKING, MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF TRIP PURCHASE. TRIP SALES PROCEDURE

 8:30 a.m.: Snack ‘n Chat outside door will be opened. A numbered card will be available at that entry. Each trip will have a sign-up sheet; please sign your name on the same number as your card. Please wait there until called. IMPORTANT NOTICE To assure proper delivery of any correspondence for the Trip Office, please address the envelope: “ATTENTION: Trip Office.” Checks should be made payable to CCSCA.

BUFFALO BILL’S HOTEL & CASINO-NEVADA STATE LINESUNDAY-TUESDAY, JUNE 10-12 Lv. 9:00 a.m.

Rt. 5:00 p.m.

TRIP REMINDERS  We regret that escorts and bus drivers cannot provide assistance for members with special needs. If you require assistance during our trips, you must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance.  Our trips include the driver’s gratuity, however, if the driver performs services over and above the norm, additional tips are recommended.

Package includes motor coach, baggage handling, driver’s tip, two nights accommodations and discount coupons at the amazing outlet. A trip to Las Vegas Strip on Monday with sufficient interest.  Be sure to carry a picture Singles: $165 Doubles: $135 per person MORONGO CASINO-THURSDAY, JUNE 14-$30.00 Lv. 8:30 a.m. Rt. 6:00 p.m. Players will be awarded free play upon arrival with valid ID. You must have your Player’s Card or number when signing up for this trip. CANDLELIGHT PAVILION-SATURDAY, JUNE 23-$95.00 Lv. 10:00 a.m. Rt. 5:00 The Candlelight Pavilion presents ”Legally Blonde.” Enjoy a champagne luncheon with choice of entrée. Dessert is served during intermission at your expense. PECHANGA CASINO-THURSDAY-JUNE 28-$15.00 Lv. 8:30 a.m.

Rt. 5:30 p.m.

Upon arrival at the Casino, free play will be awarded with valid ID. Please bring your Player’s Card when signing up for this trip.

*SPECIAL NOTICES*

Collette brochures are available for 2018 & 2019 June 11-18, 2018 : Islands of New England October 9-23: Discover the South Pacific Wonders March 24-April 6, 2019: Cultural treasures of Japan April 25-30. 2019: Discover Washington, D.C.

identification card at all times, e.g. driver’s license, California Identification card or current passport.

 There is a $5.00 per night charge for overnight parking at the Center.  When going on trips, please park at the farthest end of the lot. Make sure you have a current Senior Center Parking Permit on your car’s rear-view mirror and the Trip Office parking permit is on your dashboard under the rear-view mirror.  We suggest you bring your own bottled water on trips . RAIN OR SHINE, WE LEAVE ON TIME!! IF YOU MISS THE BUS, THE RETURN EXPENSE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOU WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY EXPENSES.

SUNDAY CLASSES LISTED IN THE COLUMNS TO THE RIGHT OCCUR EVERY WEEK ON THE DAYS/TIMES SHOWN

* FEE FOR CLASS  MEETS AT VETS All Classes Are Taken At Risk of the Participant

APRIL

2018

1 1:00 MOVIE

MONDAY 8:00 ZUMBA Gold * 9:00 Chinese Group 9:00 Merry Makers Club 9:00 Ceramics* 9:15 Open Computer Lab 9:30 Mindbodydance Class * 10:00 German 10:30 Beginning Tai Chi* 10:45 Balance Challenge * 11:00 Russian 12:00 Mah Jong 12:00 Bingo 12:00 Dancercise* 12:00 Stretch Class* 12:00 Swing Set Practice 1:00 Coco’s Art Class 1:00 Fitness Class* 2:30 Yoga* 2:30 Line Dancing * 3:30 Ukulele (beg.)* 

ZUMBA Gold ZUMBA Gold Volunteer Work Project Volunteer Crochet Group Ballroom Dance* Open Computer Lab Balance Challenge* Ballroom Dance * Exercises for the Brain* Loss Support Group* Alzheimer Caregiver* Support Group-No Drop Ins 11:00 Pan 11:30 Gentle Yoga* 12:30 Folk Dance* 1:00 Matthew’s Scene-iors 1:00 Improv & Cold Reading 1:00 Yoga*  1:00 Glee Club Practice 1:30 Current Events* 2:00 Beg/Int Spanish* 2:30 Fitness Class* 3:00 Poetry Class 3:45 Stretch Exercise Class*

9:00 Watercolor* 9:00 Bridge 9:00 French 9:15 Mindbodydance Class* 10:00 Ukulele (Int.) * 10:00 Lip Reading (does not meet on 1st Thursday) 10:00 Antique Treasure Hunt (1st Thursday

3 10:05 Trivia with Mike 1:00 Opera Movie

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1:00 CCSCA Board Mtg.

1:00 Movie

Veterans Group Meeting

9:00 Japanese Class 9-10 Ask the Nurse & Therapist 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Mah Jong 10:00 Pan 9:30 Tai Chi with Vivian 10:00 Yoga With Rosa * 10:15 Creative Writing* 10:45 Hula Dance* 11:00 Karaoke 12:30 Song Writing Class* 1:30 Sign Language 1:00 MOVIE 1:00 Coco’s Art Group 1:00 Latin American Group

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 8:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:15 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30

2 1:00

8 1:00 MOVIE

TUESDAY

Platicando Sabroso

1:00 Chair Yoga* 2:00 Genealogy 3:30 Prime of Life Yoga* First Tuesday of the Month: Free Coffee 8:30-10:30

9:00 TRIP SALES

L’elisir d’amore 9:30-10:30 Blood Pressure Checks 12:30-2:30 Help With Your Gadgets Symantec

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10:30 Qi Gong* 10:00 Spanish-Intermediate (Maria Iannone) 10:00 Conversational Spanish 11:00 Short Story Class 12:00 Duplicate Bridge(Vets) 12:30 Fun With Pastels 1:00 Chair Yoga* 1:00 Latin American Group 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Learn to Play Mah Jong (beginners) 3:00 Ballroom Dance* 10:00 Antique Treasure Hunt 1:00 Ask the Physical Therapist Cristina Gabor

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8:00 CHUMASH CASINO Trip

10:00 Financial Seminar Financial Literacy Campaign 1:00 Reverse Mortgage Seminar Bob McLatcher

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

8:00 ZUMBA Gold* 9:00 MelodyMasters prac. 9:00 Advanced Tai Chi * 9:00 Knitting Class 9:15 Open Computer Lab 9:30-10:30 Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Pan 10:15 Balance Challenge* 10:00 Italian 10:30 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise Class* 10:30 Yoga with Rosa* 11:00 German 12:30-2 Osteo Fitness* 12:00 Beginning Harmonica 1:00 Heartfulness Meditation 1:00 “Remembranzas” 2:00 Jewish Cultural Grp 2:30 Yiddish Language 2:30 Line Dancing * 3:30 Prime of Life Yoga *

6 9:30-10:30 Blood Pressure

1:00-3:30 p.m. SATURDAY DANCES $3.00 Members $4.00 Guests (50 & older) Refreshments served

WEEKEND HOURS OF OPERATION 12:00-3:55 p.m.

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1:00-3:30 DANCE Music by RAZZMATAZZ

12:30 Heartfulness Meditation Workshop 13

9:30-10:30 Blood Pressure

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9:30-10:30 Blood Pressure

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9:30-10:30 Blood Pressure

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1:00-3:30 DANCE Music by MELODY MASTERS

1:00

Birthday Party 15

9:00 LAS VEGAS TRIP

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1:00 Adventures with Doug

1:00 MOVIE

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10:30

Adventures with Doug

1:00 Movie

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1:00

1:00 Trip Office Presentation

“Blues in the Night” Trip:

Life Stages:

Everyone

Has a Story to Tell

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No Movie Today

1:00 Rob Rio

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10:00-2:00 NY Life Medical ID Event 25

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1:00 American Music Series

Women Who Wrote Songs We Love 26 8:00 BARONA CASINO Trip 10:30 METRO Event 12:30 Movie

The Band Wagon

1:00 Sing Along With Dolly

1:00 Music with Bob Levy

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1:00-3:30 DANCE Music by STRIKERS

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1:00-3:30 DANCE Music by SWING SET

Volunteers Wanted! No Limits for Deaf Children There are a number of volunteer opportunities with No Limits for Deaf Children currently available, including English/Spanish translation for parents, academic & artistic tutoring after school, Saturday morning activity assistance and much more! No Limits for Deaf Children aims to help deaf children reach their potential regardless of economic status. They are located at Washington & Dusquesne in downtown Culver City in the Chase bank building. Shoes for the Homeless This local Culver City group needs help sorting and organizing shoes that have been donated so that they can be delivered to organizations which directly serve the homeless in Los Angeles. Volunteers need to be able to stand on their feet, bend over and generally be active sorting shoes for about an hour or two a month. This is a great opportunity for a group of friends and a much needed service—please contact Jill if you’re interested! Grace Diner The “Grace Diner” program at Grace Lutheran Church on Overland Avenue (just 2 blocks from the Senior Center!) is looking for volunteers to help bus tables, wash/dry dishes, wipe down tables, etc. This program takes place every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. but volunteers need not be committed to every week. Just ONE HOUR can make a big difference! This is a year-round program. Earth Day!

The Ballona Wetlands, Ballona Creek and other environmentally focused groups will be having events for Earth Day on Saturday, April 21st. For more information see Jill!

If you’re interested in any of the above positions please contact Jill, either via email at [email protected], phone at 310.253.6722 or walk-in the office!

Help with your Electronic Gadgets! Employees from local computer headquarters, Symantec, will be volunteering to help you with your gadget questions! We will have volunteers here to help you one-on-one and help those members with questions about their personal mobile devices such as cell phones, iPads, tablets, nooks, kindles, iPods, laptop computers, etc. Please note that if there is a line there is a 15 minute time limit per consultation. There are no reservations taken for this event and sign-ups begin at 12:15 p.m. Simply show up with your device and pen and paper for taking notes. Thank you Symantec volunteers for providing this service for 10 years!

Wednesday, April 11th, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Ms. Culver City Elegance 2018 LADIES! BE A CONTESTANT! SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY! The Culver City Senior Citizens Association and the Culver City Exchange Club present their search for Ms. Culver City Elegance 2018. Contestants who are 50+ and members of

CCSCA are eligible. Join the fun! For more information, contact Judie McAskill at 310-963-7768

UCLA MEMORY TRAINING COURSE 4 Tuesdays

1:15-3:15 p.m.

May 1,8,15,22 

You must register in advance. The fee is $15, payable in advance

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To register, call 310-253-6715 or leave a note at the Business Desk.

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Registration begins April 2. Space is limited

Based on the research of Dr. Gary Small, this course presents successful memory-enhancing techniques.

*This course is not intended for those with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia

LUNCH MENU APRIL 2018 Only those 60 & over and their spouses of any age are eligible for this program. Check-In Begins 10:30 a.m. Food Service 11:30 a.m.-Until Food runs out. Program Ends at 12:30p.m. Voluntary suggested contribution per person for registered participants 60 & over and their spouses is $3. The mandatory fee for those 59 & below and non-registered seniors is $4. If asked to show proof of age, please comply, as it is necessary for us to meet these requirements, which are set forth by our agency. Only those 60 & over and their spouse can make a lunch reservation between 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. the day before. Please sign in for your lunch ticket before 11:15 a.m. Those 59 and under may not make a meal reservation.

For Reservations call the lunchroom at (310) 253-6726. For Information call (310) 253-6712. 1% and non-fat milk are served every day. Fresh fruit is available upon request as a lower calorie substitution. Please obtain a special ordering ticket at the lunch room sign-in desk.

Monday 2

Tuesday 3

Wednesday 4

Thursday 5

Friday 6

Egg Drop Soup

Vegetable Soup

Chicken Caccitore

Turkey with Cranberry Beef Fajita Sauce Warm Flour Tortilla

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Rice Pilaf Whole Grain Roll Whipped Sweet Potato Mixed Green Salad Italian Dressing Tapioca Pudding Trans Fat-Free Spread

Jasmine Brown Rice Pilaf Green Beans with Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts, and Onions Coleslaw Applesauce

Choice Day Spinach Quiche OR Breaded Fish

Baked Ziti with LS Sauce Wheat Bread Carrots & Zucchini with Herbs Spinach and Kale Salad 1000 Island Dressing Banana Trans Fat-Free Spread

Orange Juice

Karaoke Day

LS Pinto Beans Carrot Raisin Salad Cantaloupe OR Tangelo

Monday 9

Tuesday 10

Potato Leek Soup

Karaoke Day

Beef Tips with Mushrooms

Oven Fried Chicken

WG Bread Whipped Cauliflower Peas with Onions Cantaloupe Trans Fat-Free Spread

Biscuit Green Beans w/ Olive Oil and Herbs Fresh Baked Yam Coleslaw Banana Trans Fat-Free Spread

Monday 16

Orange Juice

Tuesday 17

WG Penne Pasta Wheat Bread Carrots & Zucchini w/ Herbs Caesar Salad with Romaine, Croutons, and Parmesan Caesar Dressing Unsweetened Canned Peaches Trans Fat-Free Spread

Beef and Bean Chili

Baked Fish w/ Herb Crust

WG Roll Rosemary Potatoes Mixed Green Salad with Kale, Tomato, and Radish Ranch Dressing Fruit Cup (Pineapple & Mandarin orange) Trans fat-Free Spread

Corn Bread Carrots with Herbs Mesclun Salad Mix with Cucumber Cilantro Dressing Cake Trans Fat-Free Spread

Barley Pilaf w/ Parsley Dinner Roll Harvard Beets Broccoli Salad Unsweetened Canned Pears Trans Fat-Free Spread

Wednesday 18

Friday 20

Stuffed Bell Pepper

Soft Fish Taco

WG Roll Garlic Mashed Potatoes Mixed Salad with Kale, Spinach, Brussels Sprouts and Mango Italian Dressing Vanilla Poached Pear Trans Fat-Free Spread

Warm Flour Tortilla LS Pinto Beans Shredded Cabbage with Mixed Greens & Tomato Apple OR Applesauce Flan

Brown Rice Pilaf Steamed Broccoli Marinated Beet and Onion Salad Banana

Carrots Romaine Salad with Cucumber and Celery Italian Dressing Cantaloupe

Tuesday 24

Karaoke Day Baked Fish with Citrus Orange Juice

Wednesday 25

Sauce

Moroccan Style Chicken Wheat Bread

Breast Pita Bread Ginger Carrots Mesclun Salad Mix with Chickpeas and Radish Italian Dressing Tapioca Pudding

Thursday 26

Friday 27

Tarragon Turkey Stew Tortilla Soup Spaghetti w/ Meatballs Biscuit Santa Fe Chicken

Lentil Soup

Brown Rice Peas and Onions Broccoli Salad Pineapple

WG Bread Stuffing Fresh Whole Sweet Potato or Yam Green Beans with Mushrooms & Herbs Waldorf Salad

Thursday 19

Vegetable Lasagna

Monday 23

Monday 30

Friday 13

Orange Juice

Chicken Dijon

Tomato Basil Soup

Roast LS Turkey Breasts w/ LS Sauce

Thursday 12

Turkey & Curry Vegetables

Albondogas Soup

Karaoke Day

Chicken Picatta with Lemon Sauce

Wednesday 11

WG Roll Fresh Baked Sweet Potato or Yam Green Salad with Tomato and Radish Italian Dressing Fruit Cup with Melon OR Pineapple & Mango Trans Fat-Free Spread

Italian Vegetable Blend Caesar Salad with Romaine, Croutons, and Parmesan Caesar Dressing Cantaloupe Trans Fat-Free Spread

Spinach Salad with Brussel Sprouts, Bell Pepper, and Cucumber Ranch Dressing Fresh Fruit Cup Trans Fat-Free Spread

Whole Grain Roll Roasted Corn Cabbage and Kale Salad with Celery 1000 Island Dressing Banana Trans Fat-Free Spread

“Humor keeps us alive. Humor and food. Don't forget food. You can go a week without laughing.” Joss Whedon *MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This project is funded, in part, by LA County Area Agency on Aging, through the Older American Act of 1965, the City of Culver City and the generous donations of our community. 2/16/2018

WOW! Culver City Senior & Social Services Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist We are pleased to welcome Valerie “Billie” Klayman to the staff team available for Senior Center and Culver City resident support. For many years Billie served as a Senior Center volunteer through work with Antioch University Counseling Center support group leader, drop-in counselor and MFT Intern. She is available on Wednesday afternoons. Please give Billie a call or leave a message at (310) 253-6717.

Low Vision Peer Support Group Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Crafts Room at the Culver City Senior Center For more information please contact:

Diane at (714) 621-3300 [email protected]

Senior ID Having a government ID is still necessary to take care of personal business if you no longer have a driver license. Make an appointment if you are interested. Free at age 62!

Tressa Thompson DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES – OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

[email protected] (310) 615-3552 | Office Bet Tzedek: Low Income Senior Legal Services Serving the legal needs of low income seniors, as the exclusive provider of free legal services through contracts with Los Angeles County.

Call (323) 939-0506.

Large Print Books! Please enjoy the LARGE PRINT lending library in the office of John Adams. If closed, speak with Business Desk. The Senior Center has individual assistive listening devices available for check-out at the Business Desk for use during programs. Our four Pocketalkers amplify sounds closest to the listener while reducing background noise. Speak with the staff at the Business Desk for more information, to try one, or to check one out for use.

Affordable Living for the Aging This program is for seniors seeking affordable and shared housing arrangements and adults of any age who have a room in their house and are seeking a housemate. Staff is available at the Senior Center each Thursday by appointment only. Please call (213) 261-3862 for an appointment. Find Help With Costs of Food, Health Care, Prescription Drugs & Utility Bills The Benefits Enrollment Center at WISE & Healthy Aging helps find public benefit programs you may be eligible for and assists you through the application process. It just takes a free and simple 20-minute telephone screening. Call toll-free at (855) 636-7655

Free Insurance Counseling Each week counselors are onsite to provide free, unbiased information, assistance, and counseling on Medicare and related health care coverage such as Medicare Parts A & B, Prevention Services, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, HMOs & PPO, Medi-gap Insurance, Medi-Cal, and Long-Term Care. FREE Appointments

Available! Talk to the Business Desk staff and make

your appointment today by calling: (310) 253-6700. Provided by the Center for Health Care Rights.

Ask the Nurse & Ask the Therapist 9:00 am - Noon on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Each Month here at the Senior Center. L.A. County G.E.N.E.S.I.S. Older Adults program staff is available to answer questions regarding mental health issues such as feelings of isolation or depression, difficulty in communication, domestic violence, elder or financial abuse, when to seek counseling or therapy (and will it be covered by insurance), medications & side effects, general wellness, and medical conditions—as well as taking vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and weight.

Smart People Ask For Help! Contact the Information/Referral Office, at (310) 253-6729 or e-mail [email protected]

SENIOR TAP CARD Metro offers a reduced fare TAP Card for Seniors! Metro representatives will be at the Senior Center on Thursday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. You can apply for the TAP card at that time. Bring your I.D. and some cash for the amount you would like to load onto your TAP CARD.

FREE Senior Medical I.D. Card Available at the Senior Center!

Wednesday,

10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Bring the following information to receive your free Senior Medical I. D. Card featuring a photo and digital fingerprints :   

Doctor contact information Emergency contact information List of medications

Sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company

SPRING CRAFT BOUTIQUE

COMPUTER CLASS INFORMATION Members of the Culver City Senior Citizens Association, CCSCA, are eligible to take computer classes at the Senior Center. New Classes start every 8 weeks. Classes start in the week of May 13, 2018 Registration dates: April 23-26 between 10am-2pm For more information, call the Computer Program Coordinator, Richard Marr, at 310-253-6720

Friday, May 4 All hand made items by CCSCA members If you would like to participate in the Boutique, you can sign up beginning April 9. You must be a CCSCA member. Cost is $10 per table

CULVER CITY SENIOR CITIZENS

CITY COUNCIL Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor Thomas Small, Vice Mayor Jim B. Clarke Göran Eriksson Meghan Sahli-Wells

April 18

ASSOCIATION. Inc.

SENIOR CENTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2018

4095 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90232

Myrna Weber , President Carolyn Conway, Vice President Dora Sher, Treasurer

SENIOR & SOCIAL SERVICES Armando Abrego, Senior & Social Services Manager John Adams, Social Services Specialist CITY OF CULVER CITY

Marilyn Hess Rich Waters Judie McAskill

Debbie Cahill, Senior Program Specialist

John Nachbar, City Manager Corey Lakin, Director

Shirley Kym Campbell, Secretary

Roxana Tabibi, Senior Nutrition

John Rollins Barbara Silverstein John Hasegawa

Monthly Board Meeting Second Monday, 1:00 p.m.

Specialist

Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Jill Thomsen, Volunteer Specialist

The Newsletter is available online at www.culvercity.org/seniorcenter Center Hours: Monday—Friday Center Hours: Sat., Sun., Holidays Business Office Hours: Monday-Friday General Information: Social Services: AARP Safe Driver Class Info

9 am - 5 pm 12 Noon - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm (310) 253-6700 (310)253-6729 (310)253-6700

Nutrition Site: 9 am to Noon Volunteer Opportunities Disability Services Trip Office: (M/W/F) 10 am - 1 pm Elder Abuse Hotline Computer Class Info Line:

(310) 253-6726 (310) 253-6704 (310) 253-6729 (310) 253-6708 (800) 992-1660 (310)253-6720