Come together for a members’ pot luck of our native foods. We will have hors d’oeuvres that represent the native foods of our membership. Join a team representing your ethnicity. Fun, food, music and celebration of our members!

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Club 1527 membership card is required for all activities and classes. Applications are available at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Monica. 310.857.1527

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Holiday ScheduleClub 1527 at KEC will be CLOSED

on the following holidays:

Veteran’s Day Monday, November 11

Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28 & 29

Christmas Eve & Day Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 24 & 25

Come build a collage of images, pictures and affirmations of your dreams and all of the things that make you happy. It can also be called a dream board, treasure map or vision map. Vision boards are a great way to make you feel positive, and are helpful in creating your life’s ambition.

Come meet and hear these wonderful USC Thornton Gluck Fellows as they perform a jazz concert especially for our friends at Club 1527

and WISE & Healthly Aging.

Jimmy K and the Good Times Friday, November 8 at 1:30 pm

“Taste of Club 1527”Members

International Potluck Friday, December 6

12 noon

Vision Board Workshop: Create Your 2014Tuesday, December 3 at 10:45 am

Comunication: The Secret Weapon December 11 at 1:30 pm

Presenter: John Bates, Communication Specialist

Learn how to speak in a way that produces results, gives you confidence and has others listening to you.

John trains professionals to give “Ted Talks.”

Club 1527 Member’s New Year’s Eve Party

Monday, Dec. 31 at 1:30 pm

NOVEMBER 2013 Calendar

Day Excursions: For reservations call (310) 394-9871, ext. 455 or 454

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Santa Monica Airport/ Flying MuseumSANTA MONICA

Pick-up: 10:00 am* Return: 2:00 pm

Cost: $6 (seniors) ($16 for senior non-members) Bring money for lunch

Monday FridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday

19:00 Yoga Fitness 10:30 Art with Crayons 10:30 Memoirs Writing12:30 Conversational Spanish 1:00 Movie Anna Karenina

58:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 12:30 Comedy Improv 1:30 Bingo

69:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Total Fitness10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Chair Yoga 2:30 Book Club

78:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 1:30 Bridge1:30 Zumba Gold

128:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 11:00 Healthy Cooking 12:30 Comedy Improv 1:30 Bingo

139:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Total Fitness10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Chair Yoga

148:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 1:30 Bridge1:30 Zumba Gold

159:00 Yoga Fitness10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Memoirs Writing 10:30 Art with Crayons 12:30 Conversational Spanish1:00 Movie: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

188:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crafts Workshop 1:30 Ballroom Dancing

198:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 12:30 Comedy Improv 1:30 Bingo

209:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Total Fitness10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 12:30 Self Healing 1:30 Chair Yoga

218:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 1:30 Bridge1:30 Zumba Gold

229:00 Yoga Fitness10:00 English for Farsi speakers 10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Memoirs Writing 10:30 Art with Crayons 1:00 Movie: People Like Us

89:00 Yoga Fitness10:00 English for Farsi speakers 10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Memoirs Writing 10:30 Art with Crayons 1:30 Jazz Concert: Jimmy K and the Good Times

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

Ontario Mills Mall ONTARIOPick-up: 8:45 am* Return: 2:30 pm

Cost: none ($10 non-members) Bring money for lunch and shopping

258:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crafts Workshop 1:30 Ballroom Dancing

268:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 12:30 Comedy Improv 1:30 Bingo

48:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Ballroom Dancing

11 CLOSED Veteran’s Day

279:00 No Tai Chi Class 10:00 Total Fitness10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Chair Yoga

28/29 CLOSED

Thanksgiving Holiday

(Thursday & Friday)

Share Your Talents!If you have a talent or skill to share, and would be interested in teaching a Club 1527 class, please see Candace Shivers at the Club 1527 Office anytime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: For Dial-A-Ride, WISE Connections and Club 1527 Members. Reserve early, limited seating. 48 hour notice required. Guests of Members may participate for an additional $10 fee per excursion. No escorts available, but personal care attendant can participate. *All morning pick-ups are from the Ken Edwards Center at 1527 4th St., Santa Monica.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2014

New Years Float ViewingPASADENA

Pick-up: 7:00 am* Return: 12:00 pm

Cost: $15 ($25 for non-members) Bring money for lunch and shopping

DECEMBER 2013 CalendarMonday FridayThursdayWednesdayTuesday

69:00 Yoga Fitness10:00 English for Farsi speakers 10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Memoirs Writing 10:30 Art with Crayons 12:00 Taste of Club 1527

98:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crafts Workshop 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Tai Chi

108:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 12:30 Comedy 1:30 Bingo

119:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Total Fitness10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Communication: The Secret Weapon 1:30 Chair Yoga

128:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 1:30 Bridge1:30 Zumba Gold

168:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Tai Chi

178:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 12:30 Comedy Improv 1:30 Bingo

189:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Total Fitness10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 12:30 Self Healing 1:30 Chair Yoga

198:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 1:30 Bridge1:30 Zumba Gold

209:00 Yoga Fitness10:00 English for Farsi speakers 10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Memoirs Writing 10:30 Art with Crayons 1:00 Movie: 42

238:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Tai Chi

24/25 CLOSED

Christmas Eve & Day Holidays

(Tuesday & Wednesday)

268:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 1:30 Bridge1:30 Zumba Gold

279:00 Yoga Fitness10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Memoirs Writing 10:30 Art with Crayons 12:30 Conversational Spanish1:00 Movie: The King’s Speech

139:00 Yoga Fitness10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Memoirs Writing 10:30 Art with Crayons 11:00 Club 1527 Members Mtg.12:30 Conversational Spanish1:00 Movie: Amour

308:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Tai Chi

58:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 1:30 Bridge1:30 Zumba Gold

Club 1527 Exclusive!Warner Brothers

Studios Tour

February 25, 2014

WISE & Healthy Aging Adventures!

3 8:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 10:45 Vision Board Work-shop Create your 2014 12:30 Comedy Improv 1:30 Bingo

49:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Total Fitness10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Chair Yoga1:30 Book Club

28:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Total Fitness 9:45 Move & Groove 10:00 Meditation11:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crafts Workshop 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Tai Chi

Mission Inn “Sparkles & Treasures”

Visit the Mission Inn, nationally known for its holiday decor. After dinner in town, see a highly holiday-decorated

neighborhood in Chino.

Tuesday, December 17$89 per person (dinner included)

$80 WISE Connections members Depart: 12:45 pm Return: 9:45 pm

Friday Matinee, Feb. 14, 2014

Tickets go on saleWednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

$38 per person $33 WISE Connections members

Save the date! Save the date!

318:30 Yoga Mat 9:00 Total Fitness9:45 Chair Yoga 12:30 Comedy Improv 1:30 New Year’s Eve Party1:30 NO Bingo Happy New Year!

For itinerary and reservation form, visit our website or call:

www.wiseandhealthyaging.org (310) 394-9871

Treasures ofIRELAND

March 17, 2014 (9 days) • Round trip air (includes international departure taxes) • First class hotels • 11 meals • Daily tours/admissions • Ring of Kerry • Dublin City Tour • Limerick • Adare • Trinity College - Book of Kells• Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery • Galway City Tour and more ...

$3,050($1,395 if arranging own air)

Ballroom Dancing Mondays at 1:30 pm Instructor: Irit Balak

Pictures from Space Presentation!

Thanksgiving Meal for Seniors

“Back at Broadway”Thursday, November 28

Tickets are $3.00 and willbe available for purchasestarting Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Two meal seatings: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

Craft Workshops 4 Sessions

Mondays at 1:00 pm Workshop Dates:

November 18 & 25December 2 & 9

NEXTClub 1527

Members MeetingFriday, December 13

at 11:00 amKen Edwards Center, 1st Floor

Club 1527 Appreciates our Volunteer Intructors!Alex Westmore • chair yoga

Brian Hamill • comedy improvDina Lamb • drawing class

Evelyn Marcelo • zumba goldIrit Balak • ballroom dancing

Joya Parenteau • healthy cookingKyoko Iwana • yoga fitnessMaria Locsin • self healing

Patricia Tappan • art with crayonsPeggy Adams • memoirs writing

Rita Ashton • zumba goldRobin Rhinehart • tai chi

Shifra Raz • total fitness, yoga, tai chi, move and grove Venerable KC War Eagle • meditation, qi gong

November1 - Anna Karenina 8 - Jazz Concert (no movie) 15 - Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 22 - People Like Us29 - CLOSED (no movie)

December6 - “Taste of Club 1527” (no movie) 13 - Amour 20 - 4227 - The King’s Speech

Fridays at 1:00 pm: Movies and Popcorn

Sign up now and get reading!Club 1527 Book Group

Discussion on Wednesday, December 4 at 1:30 pm

A long-lost book reappears, mysteri-ously connecting an old man searching

for his son, and a girl seeking a cure for her widowed mother’s loneliness.

Author: Nicole Krauss

Discussion on Wednesday, January 8 at 1:30 pm

With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron shares

with us her ups and downs in this candid, hilarious look at women who

are dealing with the tribulations of getting older.

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1st Book Club Discussion Meeting

New Tai Chi Classes!Wednesdays at 9 am - 1st Class Nov. 6

Fridays at 10 am - 1st Class Nov. 8Mondays at 1:30 pm - 1st Class Dec. 2

Instructor: Robin RinehartRobin Rinehart has studied Tai Chi for 13 years, the last 11 years she has studied with Master Kai Ying Tung. Robin is a native of Los Angeles and enjoys teaching Tai Chi to older adults.

FREE Screening

Tuesday November 1910 am - 2 pm Come and

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Memory screenings are a significant first step toward finding out if you may have a memory problem. Memory problems could be caused by Alzheimer’s disease or other medical conditions.

“So You Think You Can Tap?” Introduction to New Club 1527

Tap Dancing Classes! Friday, January 10 at 1 pm

AARP Drivers Safety ClassesHelping Older Seniors Improve Skills, Avoid Accidents and Traffic Violations

1527 4th Street • Santa Monica, CA 90401

NONPROFITORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDMAILED FROM ZIP CODE 90401

PERMIT NO. 75

AARP Driver Safety Program 2013 – Either session costs $12 (AARP members), $14 (non-members) • November 12 / 9 am - 1:30 pm (Refresher only – Class is 4 hours) • December 10 & 12 / 9 am - 1:30 pm (Class is 2 days at 4 hours per day for NEW or renewing certificate) 2014 – Either session costs $15 (AARP members), $20 (non-members) • January 7 / 9 am - 1:30 pm (Refresher only – Class is 4 hours)

To register, please call 394-9871, ext 455. AARP members and non-members alike may take the course.

*Certificate allows discount on auto insurance.

The Ken Edwards Center (KEC) is wheelchair accessible. For disability related accommodations, call (310) 458-8644 at least 7 days prior to the event. (TTY: (310) 458-8696)

The KEC is accessible by Big Blue Bus lines 1, 7 & 10

The City of Santa Monica Commission for the Senior Community is comprised of volunteers appointed by City Council to focus on quality of life for Santa Monica adults age 50 and older. Meetings are monthly on the 3rd Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., 1st floor. Meetings are open to the public. To confirm meeting times, or Santa Monica residents who are interested in serving on the Commission, please call (310) 458-8211 or visit www.smgov.net/cityclerk/boards.

WISE & Healthy Aging

Dial-A-Ride Program Orientation

For Santa Monica residents, age 60 and over, or individuals

with a disability age 18 and older.

Wednesday, November 20, 1-3 pm Tuesday, December 17, 1-3 pm

Wednesday, January 15, 1-3 (310) 394-9871, ext 455

Monday Morning

FREE Legal Clinics

Ken Edwards Center, 2nd Floor Presented in conjunction with

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles/Santa Monica office

Please call (310) 394-9871 for an appointment.

Call Toll Free: (866) 757-9473www.wisehomecare.org

Announcing New Service!

Financial Counseling1st Wednesday of Every Month

Ken Edwards Center, 2nd Floor

Reserve early! Limited appointment slots available.

This service is offered in conjunction with the nonprofit Financial Planning

Association of Los Angeles.

Call (310) 394-9871 for an appointment.

• Non-medical home care services

• Professionally trained caregivers fully bonded and background security checked