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Selling Things At The
Senior Center
We can no longer allow things to
be sold at the Senior Center. If
there is a planned Potluck, you are
welcome to bring things to share
with everyone, but food items,
swap meet items or personal yard
sale items can no longer be sold.
We are sorry to have to do this, but
we have to be fair and protect
all seniors at the Senior Center.
Venta de cosas en el
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Volunteer Opportunities
Send cards to those incarcerated— Lynne
has a list of people in prison that could
use a card or note monthly
Daylight Savings Time begins
early Sunday morning, November 6th. Remember to
change your clock BACK one
hour.
Ya no podemos permitir que cosas
que se venden en el Senior Center. Si
hay una cena planeada, pueden traer
cosas para compartir con todos, pero
no alimentos, artículos de swap meet
o artículos de venta personal no
pueden ser vendidos. Lo sentimos
tiene que hacerlo, pero tenemos que
ser justos y proteger a todas las personas mayores en el Senior Center.
Blood Pressure & Glucose
Dr. Rios office will be sending nurses
to the senior center the 3rd Tues. at
11:30 each month to give free blood
pressure and glucose testing. Their
office will be testing on November
18h. (*note different day for November )
Website
www.EDSSC.org
November 1, 2016
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HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling
and Advocacy Program
Free and unbiased counseling every
2nd Wed. of the month at the Eddie
Dee Smith Senior Center. Discuss Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s),
Medicare and Medical, Supplemental
Insurance, Medicare Prescriptions Part
D Plans, and Appeals.
Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center
5888 Mission Blvd.
Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center
Riverside County Park and Open Space District
Nationally Accredited Agency
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center is to serve older adults of the community and
provide services, information, meals and activities geared to the needs of an older adult. Our goal is to
create a safe and healthy environment that will enhance the quality of life of these older adults through
the collaborative efforts of the Senior Center leadership.
If you are interested in attending an event, you must sign up early.
November Events
Food Distribution ................ …..Nov. 2
Daylight Savings……………….Nov. 6
Loteria with Lee …...............…..Nov. 8
Election Day……………………Nov. 8
Coffee with Coordinator…..……Nov. 9
HICAP (Eng. & Spanish)..……..Nov. 9
Bunco .................................. …...Nov. 9
Loteria #2……………………….Nov. 10
Advisory Board ……………..….Nov. 10
Closed…………………………..Nov. 11
Health Class ….……...……….cancelled
Coloring…………………….Afternoons
Insurance Day………………….Nov. 15
March AFB Museum…………..Nov. 16
Thanksgiving Luncheon……….Nov. 17
Blood Pressure/Glucose test…...Nov. 18
Veteran Luncheon……………...Nov. 19
Bunco………………………......Nov. 23
Closed…………………………..Nov. 24
Closed…………………………..Nov. 25
Food Boxes ........................…….Nov. 28
Downtown Disney……………...Nov. 30
Rubidoux H.S. Choir…………...Dec. 5
Food Distribution……………....Dec. 7
On Pointe Dancers……………...Dec. 9
Country Heat/Zumba Gold Exercise—
Mon. & Wed.
Beginning Quilters..1st & 3rd Wed.
Haircuts & Manicures....Every Thurs.
(*) Indicates a change of a regular scheduled class.
Mexican Train…(Thursdays)
Advisory Board Is Looking For
New Members
The Senior Center Advisory Board is a
group of people that participate at the
Senior Center on a regular basis. Activities, issues, ideas and plans are all
worked through the Advisory Board.
The members represent YOU. Would
you like to be a voice for the Senior Center? The members meet one afternoon
per month and advise Lynne.
The Advisory Board is also expected to
help with special events and share with
seniors the answers to questions they
may have about the Senior Center. They
are Lynne’s “eyes and ears”. The Senior
Center is a pleasant place to come to
and socialize because of the great work
of these people. Applications will still be
accepted until November 21. Anyone
interested is invited to attend the
monthly Advisory Board meeting held on
Thurs., Nov. 10th at 1:00 p.m.
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Health Class
The Riverside Community Health
Foundation that provides our
informative classes each month,
will be taking the holidays off. We
look forward to their new schedule for year 2017.
Eddie’s Closet News
Eddie’s Closet is changing its shopping time (a little bit), 9:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Bingo
players, you have a little time before Bingo, but 2 hours after Bingo
to shop. Anyone is welcome. To
add to the excitement and change,
the last Thursday of each month
will be Bag Sale Day. We provide
the bag and everything you fit into
it only costs $5. It’s time to start
thinking about Christmas and holiday shopping. New things arrive
each week.
Let’s Color
It’s the new craze, adult coloring.
Join us afternoons at 12:00. We
will provide the coloring books
and all types of things to color
with….colored pencils, crayons,
and markers. Snacks will be provided. Class is free, Fellowship is priceless.
Hosted by the Friends of the Eddie
Dee Smith Senior Center
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Coffee with the Coordinator
Please join me for coffee on Wed., November 9th, 8:20-9:30 a.m. We can
discuss any ideas you have for the Senior Center, I can share some of our new
ideas or you can ask me any questions
you may have. I would appreciate input from all of
you. Thank you
Insurance Re-Enrollment Day
Tuesday, Nov. 15th we are providing an
opportunity to make your Insurance decisions. Many insurances have been invited. You need to discuss any changes your
insurance has made or see if another
carrier better fits your needs. HICAP will
also be here to help you make the decision that will work best for you. The Insurances will be here, 11:30-2:30 p.m.
March AFB Museum
We are very fortunate to have the March
AFB Aviation Museum so close to us. In
our spirit of patriotism this month, we
have planned a trip there on Wed., Nov.
16th at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $20 per person
and includes entrance to the museum and
the transportation costs. Lunch will be on
your own.
Exciting exhibits and knowledgeable docents help to bring an understanding of
humanity’s role in the development of
flight, with over 70 historic aircraft on display. These range from the world’s fastest
air-breathing manned aircraft (the SR-71
Blackbird) to early examples of military
aircraft, to some of America’s most iconic
military planes including World War II
bombers. Even modern-day, unmanned
aircraft are represented!
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Food Pantry
Our Homebound Food Pantry item
for this month is boxed jello or
instant pudding mix If you can
spare or purchase extra when you
go grocery shopping, we will use
those to add to the Senior Homebound deliveries. In many cases
they get very limited food delivered. You will be helping them
have a little extra in their delivery.
Please remember, the items donated must not be expired and
they can be placed in the box at
the desk in the front lobby
Election Day—Vote!
We want everyone to remember to
vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8th. We also
want to let you know the Senior
Center will also be a polling place.
Exercise and Quilting will be cancelled that day. Bingo will still be
held, but the parking lot may be
really crowded. Please be
patient and flexible that
day. Thank you
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Food Boxes—Open
Enrollment
Any Senior, 60+, living in Riverside County and low income, is eligible to receive a
free box of food. This month’s distribution is Monday, November 28 from
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Please schedule
personal appointments for another time
We are no longer able to pick up your
box for you !!! Be sure to bring your
green sheet. You must bring photo ID
each time.
For a family of 1, you will qualify with
an annual income of $15,171 or lower,
monthly $1,265 or lower, and weekly
$292 or lower. New enrollees need to
provide proof of income and photo ID.
There will be a Food Distribution on
Wed, Nov. 2, 9:00-11:00. This is a small
distribution and distribution will last as
long as there is supply. The next one is
Dec. 7.
Friends of The Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center
Thank you
Would you like to become a “Friends
of the Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center”? Those that donate a minimum
Please make checks payable to
of $25 will receive a newsletter
Friends
of the Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center
mailed to their home for one year.
We
thank
you in advance for your generosity.
For donations of $100 or more, we
will put your name on a plaque in our
Contact Lynne at (951)275-9975 for inforlobby for all to see.
mation.
These donations are used to subsidize senior trips, special events and
entertainment.
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We had a great Halloween Party.
Thank you to all those that dressed
up. It made the party really fun.
Special thank you’s go to Daniel
Hake, 2nd District Regional Parks
Commissioner, Dawn Pia, Manager
Regional Parks, Dr. Rios’ office for
the Costume Prize winners and
helped, and the Advisory Board
members that helped with every-
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Grocery Shopping Trips
Due to popular demand for those
that like to go shopping with William, there is now a sign-in sheet.
The shopping trips are on Wednesdays will be 10:00—11:00 a.m to
Kmart and Stater Bros. The next trip
will be 10:30-11:30 to the 99 Cent
Store and Walmart Grocery. Shopping trips for November and December will be as follows:
Cancelled……………………..Nov. 9
Kmart, Staters, etc……....Nov. 16
Kmart, Staters, etc……....Nov. 23
Kmart, Staters, etc.……...Nov. 30
Cancelled…….……….……….Dec. 7
Kmart, Staters, etc.……….Dec. 14
Kmart, Staters, etc...……..Dec. 21
Kmart, Staters, etc………..Dec. 28
Country Heat & Zumba
Costume winners with Commissioner Hake.
The Senior Center now hosts Country
Heat (Western style exercise) and
Zumba Gold (Salsa style exercise).
Carol Walls and Rhonda Santa Cruz
are certified teachers and these classes are open to the community. The
cost is $50 per session (14 weeks), or
try the class out for $6 per class. Classes will be held Monday and Wed.
night from 6-7 p.m. These teachers
were also the Aqua Zumba teachers.
Come check it out! Get your “dance”
on.
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¡Consejo Asesor de
aplicaciones!
(Advisory Board Application
Information)
Es hora de empezar a pensar si
sería una buena adición a la Eddie
Dee Smith Centro Consejo Asesor
Senior. También son miembros
de la Junta Consultiva en la Junta
Directiva de los amigos de Eddie
Dee Smith Senior Center(nonprofit). Miembros de la Junta debe
comprometerse a una reunión por
mes, Actualmente celebrada el
jueves 2 en 1:00 p.m. También se
espera que la ayuda y voluntarios
para ayudar en los eventos del centro y asesorar al Coordinador de
cualquier problema, preocupaciones o ideas la será beneficiosa para el Senior Center. Usted
también ser estableciendo un
ejemplo para sus colegas y amigos
de adecuado comportamiento y
actitud positiva hacia el centro. Su
compromiso es por 2 años. Hay 4
asientos abiertos en este momento.
Toda la información sobre el Consejo Asesor estará en la aplicación.
Miembros actualmente para arriba
para la elección son Betty Stephenson, William Arriola, Rosie Morrison and 1 vacancy.
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Thanksgiving
Our Annual Thanksgiving
Lunch will be held Thursday, Nov. 17th at
11:30 a.m. Sodexo will provide a delicious Thanksgiving meal. We will follow
up the meal with a chance to win some
nice door prizes. Cost is $3 per person.
Everyone MUST sign up. If you are not
on the list for the meal, you will have to
be on the waiting list. Bingo will still be
played at the regular time.
Let us all give thanks together.
Veteran’s Celebration Lunch
The Riverside Sunrise Rotary, along with
their Interact club of high school youth,
have planned a special luncheon for the
seniors to be held on Saturday, Nov.
19th. They have planned a delicious
meal, as they always do. As a special
treat, the Friends of the Eddie Dee Senior
Center non-profit has hired the Inland
Sound, a patriotic men’s choir, to entertain us and salute all our Veterans. You
will not want to miss this special luncheon. The youth will also be hosting a few
Bingo games.
Sign ups are necessary and cost will be
$3 per person.
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Little Dancers Are Coming
Back!
The On Pointe Dance studio will be
bringing back their dancers for a holiday performance on Friday, Dec. 9th at
12:30 p.m.
We will have a cookie party, beginning
at 12:00, so bring a dozen of your favorite homemade cookies to share
with everyone. We will eat cookies
and enjoy the performance.
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Weekly Classes
Loteria
Join everyone in playing Loteria each
month. There is a $1 charge for prizes.
Join Fernando and Lee as they play
Loteria on Tues., November 8th
Loteria will be played the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00. New players are always welcome to come and
learn the game.
Downtown Disney Trip
BUNCO!
The 2nd and 4th Wed. afternoons you
can hear the sound of dice bouncing
on the tables and the shout of BUNCO.
This game is for men AND women and
for a few dollars, you can have a couple of hours entertainment. This is
just a game of dice and you have a
partner to help you count
your winnings. A great
way to meet new people.
Individual prizes are
awarded at the end of the
game. The next games are Wed., November 9th & November 23rd.
Loteria #2
Applied Insurance is once again
providing Loteria, a second game
each month. They have a great
caller and we always have Lee and
Fernando to help those that are
playing for the first time. This
game is free. And Applied Insurance will be providing the prizes.
The next game will be held on
Thurs., November 10th at 12:00
p.m. Come and join the fun.
We are going to make good use of
the Metrolink and do a little Holiday
shopping at Downtown Disney. We
will not be going into the “Park”, but
there are wonderful restaurants and
shops to finish off your Christmas
shopping or just enjoy yourself. The
cost of the trip is $15
per person and will be
held on Wed., November 30th. Further details will be given when
you register for the trip.
Rubidoux H.S. Holiday
Concert
The Friends of the Eddie Dee Smith
Senior Center non-profit is hosting a
holiday choir performance by the Rubidoux High School Madrigals. The
choir performance will be Monday,
Dec. 5th at 11:30.
Advertising Disclaimer
Although we only sell advertising space to organizations that we believe are reputable, the Eddie Dee Smith
Senior Center does not recommend or endorse any product or service mentioned in this newsletter that is a paid
advertisement. We encourage you to obtain additional information on any item that you may be interested in
from a reliable source such as the Better Business Bureau or the Riverside County District Attorney’s office.
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Christmas at Eddie Dee’s
The holidays are always a special time at the
Senior Center. Sometimes we receive surprises, so please be aware of posters and
fliers for special updates. Our annual
Christmas Party will be held on Dec. 15th at
11:30 a.m. Sodexo will prepare a delicious
meal and will add a special touch to our
celebration. Cost of the event will be $3 per
person and you must register/sign up in advance in order to attend. We
plan to have a fun celebration
that day. Bingo will still be
at the regular time.
Holiday Closures
We will be closed on the following
days:
Nov. 11th—Veteran’s Day
Nov. 24 & 25—Thanksgiving
Dec. 26—Christmas
Safety First!
Due to the donation from Friends of the
Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center non-profit,
the following people are now certified in
CPR/First Aid:
Rae Wojtasiewicz, William Arriola, Betty
Stephenson, Marilynn Lorenz, Fernando
Vela, Lee Nunez, Arlene Desbien, Rosie
Morrison, Carolyn Chinagoro, Ashley Martinez and Hattie King. We thank these
leaders for their willingness to ensure our
safety.
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Weekly Classes
We have many classes and opportunities for you at the Senior Center. Here is a list of the regular,
weekly classes. The “Events” on
the front page lists all the special
events and monthly events. (*)
indicates there is a small fee for
these classes. All other classes
are free to all participants.
Mon.—Stretch & Flex.8:00 a.m.
Zumba…….9:00 a.m.
Tues.–Walking Group….7:30 a.m.
Fit After 50…..8:30 a.m.
Line Dancing…..10:00 a.m.
Spa Time (Massage)
Wed.- Stretch & Flex…..8:00 a.m.
Crochet…………...8:00 a.m.
Painting Group...8:30 a.m.
Zumba…………...9:00 a.m.
Computer Class..11:00 a.m.
Thurs– Walking Group...7:30 a.m.
Fit After 50…….8:30 a.m.
Genealogy…...….9:00 a.m.
Ceramics…….....9:00 a.m
Mexican Train..12:30 p.m.
Fri.— Stretch & Flex….8:00 a.m.
Zumba…………...9:00 a.m.
*Watercolor…….9:00 a.m.
Bible Study…...10:00 a.m.
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November Birthdays
If you would like to be included in
our birthday tribute YOU need to
put your name on the sheet located next to the kitchen the
month BEFORE your birthday
month. Please write your name
and the date of your birthday.
We will print it in the newsletter.
If you don’t submit your name—
we can’t print it.
Barbara Granados—Nov. 1
Ruby Crawford—Nov. 3
(99 years old)
Fernando Garcia—Nov. 7
Robert D. Smith—Nov. 9
Carmen Contreras—Nov. 11
Teresa Dominguez—Nov. 14
Charles Lanathous—Nov. 15
Phyllis Lawrence—Nov. 17
Robert Jackson—Nov. 18
Andres Nava Hernandez—Nov. 18
Bonna Reading—Nov. 19
Geneva Elder—Nov. 20
(102 yrs. Old)
Barbara Granados—Nov. 21
Norma Teagarden—Nov. 23
Shelly Davis—Nov. 24
Bob Crawford—Nov. 27
Eddie’s Closet (Thrift Store) is
open every Thursday, 9:00 a.m.—
1:00 p.m.
All classes are subject to change
(occasionally).
We will be recognizing all birthdays
on Wed., November 23rd (*note
different day) during lunch
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What’s Happening Around
Town
Dales Senior Center
Potluck—3rd Wed.. Each month. 1:00—
2:00. Free, but you need to bring a dish
to eat.
Harvest Fest Luncheon—Nov. 17, 111:00 p.m. Cost $3 per person
Parisian Nights Holiday Party—Dec. 9, 6
-9:00 p.m. Cost $10 per person. This
formal event includes dinner, live entertainment and raffles.
Who-Ville Holiday Luncheon—Dec. 14,
11-1:00 p.m. Cost $3 per person.
La Sierra Senior Center
Feathered Friends Gathering Luncheon—Nov. 17, 11-1:00 p.m. Cost $3 per
person
“Elf” Party Luncheon—Dec. 15, 11-1:00
p.m. Cost $3 per person.
Robidoux Library
Computer classes in English and Spanish. Check Library Schedule.
Adult Book Club—Tuesdays, 1:00—3:00
Janet Goeske Foundation
Braille Institute– Every Monday, 1012:00. Sept. 12—Dec. 12. Free courses
for people with low vision. Topics will
include daily living skills, technology,
arts and healthy living.
Riverside AARP Chapter
Dan Bernstein will be the speaker for
the November meeting to be held Nov.
5th at the Janet Goeske Center at 9:30
a.m.
Country Village/Jurupa Adopt A Family
Low Vision Wellness Program—Nov. 3,
2:00—4:00 p.m. This presentation will
provide you with information and resources to help you learn about the
“aging eye” and how it impacts your
daily living. Free.
Vision of the Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center
o advocate and stimulate older adults to improve life through relationships and celebrate aging.
November 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Walking Group 7:30
Spa
Bingo 10:00
Line Dancing 10:00
Feeding America Food Share
9:00—11:00
Beginning Quilting 12:00
Zumba Gold Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
6
7
Daylight
Stretch & Flex
Zumba 9:00
Savings Begins
13
8:00
Country Heat Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
14
Stretch & Flex
Zumba 9:00
8:00
Country Heat Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
20
21
Stretch & Flex
Zumba 9:00
8:00
Country Heat Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
27
28
Food Box Distribution
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Country Heat Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
3
4
Walking Group 7:30
Fit After 50 8:30
Eddie’s Closet 9:00
Ceramics 9:00
Haircuts 9:00
Bingo 10:00
Mexican Train 12:00
Stretch & Flex Class 8:00
Watercolor 9:00
Zumba 9:00
Bible Study 10:00
5
11
8
9
10
Walking Group 7:30
Spa
Bingo 10:00
Line Dancing 10:00
Stretch & Flex Class 8:00
Painting Group 8:30
Zumba 9:00
Computer Class 11:00
Coffee w/Coordinator
8:30—9:30
HICAP– English & Spanish
Bunco 12:30
Zumba Gold Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
Walking Group 7:30
Fit After 50 8:30
Eddie’s Closet 9:30
Ceramics 9:00
Haircuts 9:00
Bingo 10:00
Mexican Train 12:00
Loteria #2 12:00
Advisory Board 1:00
15
16
17
18
Walking Group 7:30
Fit After 50 8:30
Spa
Bingo 10:00
Friendship Sewing 10:00
Line Dancing 10:00
Insurance Re-Enrollment Day
11:30-2:30
Stretch & Flex Class 8:00
Painting Group 8:30
Zumba 9:00
Computer Class 11:00
Beginning Quilting 12:00
Walking Group 7:30
Fit After 50 8:30
Eddie’s Closet 9:30
Ceramics 9:00
Haircuts 9:00
Bingo 10:00
Mexican Train 12:00
Thanksgiving Luncheon 11:30 am
Stretch & Flex Class 8:00
Watercolor 9:00
Zumba 9:00
Bible Study 10:00
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23
24
25
Walking Group 7:30
Fit After 50 8:30
Spa
Bingo 10:00
Friendship Sewing 10:00
Line Dancing 10:00
Stretch & Flex Class 8:00
Painting Group 8:30
Zumba 9:00
Computer Class 11:00
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30
Walking Group 7:30
Fit After 50 8:30
Spa
Bingo 10:00
Friendship Sewing 10:00
Line Dancing 10:00
Stretch & Flex Class 8:00
Painting Group 8:30
Zumba 9:00
Computer Class 11:00
Downtown Disney
Zumba Gold Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
Election Day
Loteria 12:00
March AFB Museum 10:00 am
Zumba Gold Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
Bunco 12:30
Zumba Gold Class
6:00—7:00 p.m.
12
Closed
Blood Pressure & Glucose
Check 11:30 am
19
Veteran’s Day
Celebration
Riverside Sunrise
Rotary
Inland Sound Choir
1130 a.m.
26
Halloween Party
11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.