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SCV Senior Center The Mighty Oak 1

October 2015

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Health & Wellness Schedule...5

Trips & Tours...........................9

October Menu...................11

Zumba Gold classes at the SCV Senior Center are not just for seniors but are open to all in the community. Classes are hugely popular with a wide range of ages. You would never guess by their

youthful demeanor that some participants are even octogenarians.

One of these vi-brant senior partici-pants, Jose Jimenez, has a passion for life and a passion for the salsa. His joyful fervor on the dance floor lights up the entire class. It’s sur-prising to discover this happy soul had such an arduous past. Jose was in Cuba when Fidel

Castro came to power. Jose was incarcerated as a political prisoner for ten years, including five years in prison and five years of forced labor. Jose vividly remembers when Castro announced that political prisoners would be allowed to leave Cuba. The Swiss Embassy fa-cilitated his passage to Spain, and he eventually came to the United States.

Jose and others enjoy Zumba class because it’s fun, nonjudg-mental, and provides extraordinary health benefits. It’s a win-win

situation. Classes can positively change your attitude toward life, others, and yourself. Studies have found that these heart-pumping movements enhance happiness by boosting endorphins.

Experts agree that

Zumba Gold at theSCV Senior CenterActive Seniors Keeping Fit and Having Funby Robin Clough, SCV Senior Center Volunteer & Recreation Co-ordinator & Diane Hedrick, Certified Fitness Instructorphotos by Randy Jane Bayard

if you do only one thing to ease the transition of aging, choose to keep moving. Make it a point to physically engage your body every day. Exercise lowers blood sugar levels, helps prevent heart dam-age and depression, and can aid weight loss. The Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-level activity or 90 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise each week and muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdo-men, chest, shoulders, and arms). Light to moderate weightlifting exercises are important because they help offset muscle loss associ-ated with aging.

Zumba Gold classes, like the traditional Latin-inspired Zumba fitness workout, incorporate many of the dance-fitness routines set to Latin and international rhythms but are performed at a lower in-tensity. The classes are aerobic and so much fun that the program is often called exercise in disguise with the by-line, “ditch the party, join the workout”.

Get fit and be happy at the SCV Senior Center. Classes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:30. It’s a 45-minute non-stop cardio workout that includes some light-weight toning. Newcomers are always welcome and it’s only $3 per class. Choose to move!

October 20152 The Mighty Oak

The Mighty Oak is publishedmonthly by the SCV Senior Center

22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321Tel: 661-259-9444

FAX: 661-255-5195

For Advertising Information Contact:

Linda Alexander-LieblangAssociate Executive Director

[email protected]

www.scv-seniorcenter.orgProduction: Prime Publications, Inc

Tel: 661-294-4444 • FAX: 661-294-4442email: [email protected]

Contributing Writers:

Alienore ConradJane M. McNamara

Kay WaggonerNola Aronson

Rachelle Dardeau Rita Roth

Robin Clough

Thoughts from Executive Director Rachelle Dardeauby Rachelle Dardeau, MS, MSW

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” —L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

Fall is in the air and school and football season are in full swing. Pumpkins and chrysanthemums abound in all their colorful glory, cooler crisp temperatures are on their way!

Cooler temperatures lead to other “seasons” as well. Medical experts expects an early and severe flu season this year. The Center for Disease Control lists three steps to avoid the flu: get a flu shot, take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, and take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. The SCV Senior Center will collaborate with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital again this year for a November flu clinic. In the meantime, wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to keep hands germ-free. Go to http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/prevent-ing.htm for other tips to stay healthy and avoid the flu.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising aware-ness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the sec-ond most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. Make a difference! Join the SCV Senior Center in spreading the word about the importance of mammograms.

Autumn is also a time when we’re looking forward to our future in a new senior center building. Thank you to those who attended the New Senior Center series of discussions. We received wonderful suggestions and ideas for moving forward with a building design and fundraising. Look for another series of discussions to begin in the New Year.


Arts & Crafts Classes• Art Workshop – Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room A2• Fundamentals of Drawing – by Charity Vincent, Tues, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Room A1• Needlework and Jewelry Making – Mon., 9 a.m. – noon, Room A2• Watercolor Virtual Art Lessons – Beginner level: Fri. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Intermediate level: Thurs. 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Room A6Dance & Music• Ladies Glee – Thurs., 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Flying Tiger Senior Apartments• Line Dance – by Ramona Thomas, Mon., 2 p.m.–3 p.m., Dining Room• Line Dance – by Helen Walker, Tues., 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Dining Room• Line Dance – by Marie Del Georgio, Wed., 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.• Mens Glee – Fri., Call Senior Center for more information.• Orchestron – Mon., Del Prado Clubhouse, call Senior Center for information• Silvertones Singers – Mon., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Santa Clarita Community CenterFitness Programs• Advanced T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Beginning T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Allen Wells on Tues., Thurs., 8 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., Dining Room• EZ T’ai Chi Ch’uan – by Sarah Lowman on Tues., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dining Room• Fine Motor Skills – Wed., 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Dining Room• Fitness – Mon., Wed., and Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Dining Room• Flex & Flow Yoga – by Diane Hedrick, Mon, Wed, 4:15 to 5 p.m., Dining Room• Restorative & Gentle Yoga – Thurs., 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Dining Room• Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise – Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., Dining Room• Zumba Gold – Mon., Wed., Fri. 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Dining RoomLifelong Learning • Archaeology & History Discussion – Tues. , 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. , Room A1 free• Beginning French – Wed., 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.• Billiards Lessons for Ladies – Tues., Beginners 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Intermediates 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Senior Center Billiards Room with Instructor Russ Evans• Computer Class – PC and Mac, all levels, call Senior Center for information• Intermediate French – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.• Creative Writing – Mon., 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Room A6• Sharpen Your Computer Skills – Word and Excel computer classes for beginners, seniors going back to work or anyone interested in learning new skills.• Windows 10: Wed., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Excel Class: Wed., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.• ZoomText Computer Tutoring for the Visually Impaired – Call for an appointment.Personal Development• AARP Drivers Safety – Monthly, Rooms A1 & A2, call for dates• Conscious Aging by Dr. Teri Crane on Wed. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., A6• Current Events Discussion Group – Mon ., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Conference Rm. Supportive Services, free• Mindful Meditation For Health & Happiness – Mondays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Room A6Recreation & Leisure • Beginning Duplicate Bridge Lesson – Mon., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room A6• Duplicate Bridge – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Room A2• Duplicate Bridge Evenings – Tues., 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dining Room• Canasta – Mon., 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room A1• Chess Club – Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Room A5• Pinochle – Mon., Wed., Fri., 1 p.m.to 4:30 p.m., Room A4• Food & Knick-Knack Bingo – Fri. , 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Room A2• Ping Pong – Tues, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.• Wii Games – Tues. & Thurs., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Room A6

Ongoing Classes atThe SCV Senior Center

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


Elder Law Attorneys: It’s All in a Days Workby Jane M. McNamara, Elder Law Attorney

As an Elder Law attorney, I care greatly our senior clients and like to see things go smoothly for them, especially as difficult is-sues arise, such as finding and paying for long-term care. Clients who understand the need to plan early are more likely to find a

smooth path into these transitions. While typical estate planning includes distribution of one’s

assets upon their death, Elder Law attorneys have an added fo-cus of planning for incapacity, and protecting assets from the extremely high cost of long-term care. Often a traditional estate plan will have the same documents that an Elder Law attorney puts in place, like a Revocable Living Trust; a Pour-Over Will; a Durable Power of Attorney; a Health Care Power of Attorney; and a HIPAA Authorization. However, the provisions within the documents vary significantly depending on the focus of the attor-ney drafting them. Because one focus of the Elder Law attorney is to help clients plan for the possibility of needing long-term care while protecting the home and other assets, our planning documents often include an irrevocable trust designed specifi-cally for this purpose. Other documents, like the Durable Power of Attorney, will include enhanced powers that allow the agent to engage in Medi-Cal and/or Veterans Administration (“VA”) ben-efits to help pay for care. Continued on page 9


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

(unless otherwise noted)

Health Education & WellnessSchedule at the SCV Senior Center

Fri., Oct. 2, 1 p.m. Healthy Cooking Class, Lisa Johansen, MS, RD, ENHANCE ProgramWed., Oct. 14, 1 p.m. Spine and Joint, Valerie Carr, BSN, PHN, RN, Nurse Navigator for Spine & Joint Program, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Wed., Oct. 21, 1 p.m. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Breast Cancer but Were Afraid to Ask, Donna Ashmore, Oncology Nurse, UCLA HealthWed., Oct. 28, 1 p.m. Better Sleep, Rolando Toledo, MPH, Wellness Specialist, Facey Medical Foundation

Support GroupsEmotional Support Group: Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:00amGrief Support: Tuesdays 11:00am – 12:00pmCaregiver Support Group: Fridays 9:30am – 10:30amCaregiver Workshop: Fridays 10:30 – 11:30am

Health ScreeningsBlood Pressure Checks: Wednesday 10:30am – 12:00pm, Re-ception OfficeHearing Screenings: Not scheduled this monthDiabetes Screening: Thurs., October 1, 10:30–11:30am in Reception OfficeBrain Wellness/Memory Screenings: By Appointment

The wonderful people of I-Realty gave an ice cream social at the SCV Senior Center in celebration of Labor Day. All fla-vors of ice cream with tons of top-pings were generously s c o o p e d and served. This sweet treat on a hot summer day was sa-vored and appreciated by all. Deanna Rivetti of I-Realty shared the sentiments of her group, “It is our pleasure to serve our seniors and we can’t wait to come back!” I-Realty organizes fun events annually at the SCV Senior Center and friendships have been formed. In addition to fun and ice cream, canned goods are also donated. The SCV Se-nior Center thanks I-Realty for its generosity and kindness.

Whatever Happened to Cotton Candy Machines?by Kay Waggoner

I just attended the Ventura Country Fair and while there, I wondered…what ever became of the cotton candy machine? Remember? The big square contraption that had clear glass or plas-tic and you could watch them spin the sugar in-side of it. Then they would stick the paper cone into the spinning sugar and wrap it around the

cone until they had a big fluff of cotton candy on the end of it.I never really even thought about it until last year when I at-

tended the fair. A friend of mine had said “make sure you enjoy some cotton candy for me”. I thought that sounded like a great idea. I had not had cotton candy in a long time. Just thinking about it, I couldn’t wait to bite into the freshly spun sugar and have it melt in my mouth.

So when I got to the fair, I started looking around for a cotton candy machine, but could not find any. I remember years ago when I used to attend the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona that they always had the machines and I would usually buy some cotton candy.

After looking and not finding one, I finally saw “packaged” cotton candy at some of the concession stands. Packaged! Really? It was not fluffy the way it used to be on the paper cone. It was flat, didn’t look fresh, and to tell you the truth, it didn’t look very ap-petizing.

Needless to say, I decided not to buy any, which was very dis-appointing. I sure do miss the good old days.

Ice Cream Fun & Canned Goodnessby Robin Clough, Volunteer & Recreation Coordinator

SCV Senior Center SilvertoneConcert – The Seasons of LifeA Musical Tribute to the Seasons

Thursday, October 153:00 – 4:30 p.m.SCV Senior CenterMultipurpose RoomDonations accepted

Celebrate the four seasons which punctu-ate our lives and the world around us. The program will highlight classics such as Vivaldi’s Spring/Winter, Septem-ber in the Rain, Autumn Concerto, June in Janu-ary, Gershwin’s Summer-time, Springtime in the Rockies, and many more season-related tunes as performed by the SCV Senior Center Silvertone singers and musicians under the direction of John Swinford.


Stellina Parco is a powerhouse volunteer with a gentle spirit and kind smile. She initially came to the SCV Senior Center with a friend to participate in ac-tivities, but not long after found herself on the front line – the front serving line dishing up lunches. “They needed help, so I offered,” she says. Soon she was filling needs in a variety of volunteer positions: lunch cashier, events, fundrais-ers, knick-knack bingo organizer, nutrition committee, and bingo committee.

Stellina was born and raised in Calabria, Italy. When she was 18 she crossed paths with an Italian-American young man visiting his homeland, and it was love at first sight. Stellina says, “It was like a Cinderella story.” They mar-ried and returned to the U.S. together. It was heartbreaking to leave her family and journey to a country where she could not speak the language. Determined to adapt, she enrolled in night school, became fluent in English, found a career, raised her children, and now happily assists with her grandchildren.

As in Italy, it was love at first sight with the SCV Senior Center. Stellina says that she volunteers “from the heart.” “It helps me knowing I’m doing something good for others and to let the seniors know that someone cares. Everyone is friendly here, and I really enjoy volunteering and interacting with everyone.”

There are many heartfelt stories of the lives Stellina Parco has touched. The SCV Senior Center is grateful for her ubiquitous volunteerism and compassion.

Volunteer Spotlight – Stellina Parcoby Robin Clough, Volunteer & Recreation Coordinator

Etta Martin, Support Services Consultant

Etta Martin, L.C.S.W., joined SCV Senior Center in July 2014. She is very hap-py to be a part of such a vital and impressive community serving the Santa Clarita Valley. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Soci-ology at California State University, Northridge, and her Master’s De-gree in Social Work at the University of South-

ern California. Etta’s 20 years of experience in the fields of so-cial work and gerontology include being Director of Resident and Family Services at Silverado Memory Care in Calabasas for 8 years and 7 months where she provided support, assess-ment and counseling for families of loved ones suffering from memory impairment, and being a Program Therapist at Sher-man Oaks Partial Hospitalization Program for six years, where she provided case management and groups therapy to adults and seniors. Etta’s internships include a year with Adult Protec-tive Services, where she helped to safeguard dependent adults and seniors, UCLA Student Psychological Services, where she sharpened her crisis management skills, and Valley Family Cen-ter, where she worked with individuals, couples, and families.

Etta’s dedication for seniors evolved during the 8 ½ years that she cared for her impaired mother. In her free time Etta en-joys spending time with her friends, her dog and 2 cats, tend-ing to her garden, and taking photos of people and nature.

Natalie Newton, Health & Wellness Care Manager

Natalie Newton is our new Health and Wellness Co-ordinator and Care Manager at the Senior Center. She recently graduated from California State University, Northridge with her bachelor’s degree in Public Health and a minor in Gerontol-ogy.

She has volunteered her time as a certified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault counselor. She provided crisis intervention to victims of crime. Natalie’s past work with seniors

was done at the Los Angeles Jewish Home. She worked with the Activities director, in which she created and developed cognitive and sensory ac-tivities for the dementia residents. She also worked with the Social Service Director to plan individual centered interventions.

She also is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). This al-lows her to implement health education classes or sessions on things such as obesity or heart disease, through assessing the need of an individual or group, setting attainable goals and objectives, and evaluating the out-come of the specific program.

As the senior population is increasing due to the Baby Boomers, Nat-alie recognizes the need of young people in Gerontology. Natalie believes listening to each individual and their story is important in developing a relationship that will strengthen the help she can provide. She values the knowledge and wisdom from this generation and her passion is to serve seniors and their families as an advocate, to ensure their needs are met.

Natalie’s professional goals are to grow in the field of Geriatrics and pursue a Master’s degree.


In 30 years of doing business in Santa Clarita Valley, I’ve seen the power of giving back and how it benefits the community. From its small-town feel to its vibrant network of nonprofit organizations, the SCV is a caring community of people who look out for one

another. This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I set aside Oc-

tober to support organizations committed to a cure, and I do this as part of my work to help those dealing with hearing loss to have healthier hearing. All month, I’m donating a portion of the proceeds of every hearing aid sold to Circle of Hope, a shining star in our community providing support and resources for those affected by cancer. All donations they receive stay completely in the SCV. For more information visit www.CircleOfHopeInc.org.

The work done by organizations such as Circle of Hope holds significance for me. As a survivor of breast cancer, I know how vital it is to have the support of one’s community, and the differ-ence it makes when facing the challenges cancer brings.

If you or someone you know is dealing with hearing loss, I encourage you to schedule a screening with Advanced Audiology to pinpoint and diagnose any problems, and develop a roadmap for healthy hearing. It’s rewarding to see the changes in some-one’s life when they have healthier hearing, from improved mood to reduced risk of physical problems.

We’re making a difference one person at time, and this month every hearing aid sold will make a difference for those waging

This Month, Hear in Pink & Support a Good Causeby Nola Aronson

war with cancer. If you’ve been on the fence about investing in a hearing aid, October can be the month you make a positive change for your life and help make a difference in the lives of others. This month, make a point to “think pink.”

Nola Aronson, M.A., CCC-A, is owner and founder of Ad-vanced Audiology. She is an authorized provider for Facey and UCLA Health patients. In 2014, she was named Community Champion at the SCV Leadership Awards. For more information visit www.scvadvancedaudiology.com or call 661-877-9061.

Senior Center Scholar SeriesThe Salem Witch Trials Presented by Professor Lissa Brassfield

Thursday, October 221:00 - 2:00 p.m.Rooms A-1 & A-2

In 1692, more than 150 people were accused of witch-craft in Salem, Massachusetts. The Salem witch trials have come to epitomize mass hysteria and the episode has become a prism through which we have sought to understand modern day “witch hunts.” Come and learn more about these trials which still fascinate and horrify us.


Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover and Hold on October 15 at 10:15 a.m.

The ShakeOut Drill is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on October 15, 2015. This means that wherever you are at that moment—at home, at work, at school, anywhere—you should Drop, Cover, and Hold On as if there were a major earthquake occurring at that very moment, and stay in this position for at least 60 sec-

o n d s . T h e m a i n g o a l of the Shake -Out is

to get Californians prepared for major earthquakes, so use the ShakeOut as an opportunity to learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

SCV Senior CenterAdvisory Council

The SCV Senior Center Advisory Council works in conjunc-tion with the SCV Committee on Aging and the SCV Senior Center. The group meets every 3rd Monday of the month and community par-ticipation is wel-come. The role of the advisory coun-cil member is to be an advocate for the senior center attendees as well as the seniors of the community-at-large. The Advisory Council is a conduit by which information relevant to the senior population is to be discussed and conveyed to the SCV-

Braille Vanwill be at the SCV Senior Center on Tuesday,

October 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

COA and the SCV Senior Center while promoting Indepen-dence, Dignity and Quality of Life.

For more infor-mation please con-tact the SCV Senior Center at 661-259-9444.


SCVSC Trips & Tours Presents Fun and Adventurous Outings for All AgesTRIPS&TOURS

Harvest Festival Original Arts & Craft Show in Ventura

Friday, October 2, 2015Price: $29.00(No refunds) Lunch your ownDeparts 9:00 am & Returns

approx. 4:30 pmThe largest and most presti-

gious indoor showcase on the west coast with more than 24,000 original works from hundreds of exhibitors nationwide. This event offers a feast for the senses. Come for the shopping, food and music!

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las VegasMonday, November 9, throughWednesday, November 11, 2015Price: $180.00 double • $230.00 singleDeparts Monday, November 9th at 8:00 am &Returns Wednesday, November 11th at approx. 5:30 pmCancellations up to 10/9/15(No refunds after 10/9)Trip includes two nights, three

days hotel accommodations, trans-portation, and a whole lot of fun, fun, fun! Only seven single rooms available so hurry!

Coming Soon: Octoberfest at AlpineVillage in Torrance October 25th

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Five Things You Can Do in 2015 for Healthy Agingby Sarah J. Stevenson

1. Choose healthier foods. Make sure your diet includes plenty of whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, lean protein such as fish and chicken, low-fat dairy products, healthy fats such as canola and olive oils, as well as a multivitamin supplement. The right diet will help you maintain a healthy weight and contribute to positive emotional and cognitive health, too.

2. See your healthcare provider regularly. An annual physical can help you detect and prevent illnesses and medical conditions that tend to pop up as we age, like high blood pressure and osteopo-rosis. Also, your doctor should be kept apprised of all your medica-tions and other supplements to ensure that you’re taking them safely and avoiding any drug interactions. Lastly, make sure to ask if you need any immunizations, vision or hearing tests, or screenings for certain types of cancer or other conditions.

3. Amp up your fitness. We often put “exercise more” on our New Year’s resolution list, but the key to successfully getting fit is to set reasonable goals and pick an activity that appeals to you – it’ll increase your likelihood of sticking to a workout plan, up your chances of success and boost your feelings of accomplishment as you get there. A great way to start is by joining a walking or sports club or trying a new exercise class: fellow fitness companions can provide encouragement, accountability, and social interaction.

4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake. Simply by quitting smoking, you can reduce your risk of a myriad of health problems as you age, such as heart disease or COPD. You’ll also sleep better and have more energy. Excessive alcohol consumption, too, can contrib-ute to physical and mental health issues; the recommended maxi-mum for older men is 14 drinks per week and for older women it is 7 per week, according to the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation.

Adding enhanced provisions to existing planning documents enables those trusted persons to pursue planning strategies if and when the time comes for the senior to utilize long-term care. When the time comes for Medi-Cal planning or VA benefit plan-ning, it is imperative for the trustee and/or the agent to have the authority to take specific actions on behalf of the elderly person, like the authority to establish and fund an irrevocable trust, file a Medi-Cal application or prepare a VA pension application. The grant of authority must be clearly stated within the documents, yet these powers are not normally found in general estate-plan-ning documents.

Our Elder Law office is much more than a place where legal analysis is conducted or where legal documents are prepared. It is also a place where seniors are heard and their rights asserted; where adult children and spouses of ill seniors are supported and given information, options, guidance and tools to help the loved one needing care; and where proper care is located, obtained, and paid for while protecting assets and the family home.

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

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Stanley Needs to Get a Jobby Rita Roth

My cat Stanley Roth is very old. He is in fact over twenty which in people years would make him ninety something. As it is with most creatures of advanced years, he has some health issues which necessitate regular trips to the vet as well as daily use of medication. As you can imagine all of this is quite expensive, and although I don’t begrudge the money that I spend on him because I love him so much, I do feel that he could help out

financially.Together we have explored the possibilities of how he could earn

some money, and we have discussed what would be feasible and what would not, in the “would not” category (no pun intended), I would place TV Commercials. The reason for this is twofold. In the first place, Stanley is not quite the handsome devil that he was in his teens, Be-cause of his health problems he is somewhat scrawny looking, and al-though he still has a beautiful face and expressive green eyes, his body is not what you would call buff. Added to this is his ultra-fussy attitude towards what he ingests. When presented with a dish of Kitty Delight cat food, he would in all probability turn up his nose and walk away. I am sure that this would not go over well with the sponsors and I doubt that he would get many callbacks.

As to employment opportunities that could be suitable for Stanley, one which I think has excellent potential is in the field of distressed furniture. I understand that there is a big market for new furniture that looks distressed and worn. I have firsthand knowledge of Stanley’s ex-pertise in this area for I have several such pieces in my own home.

Healthy Aging continued from page 9

5. Get enough sleep. Contrary to popular wisdom, older adults need just as much sleep as younger adults: about 7-9 hours per night, says NIH Senior Health. Aging brings on some natural changes in sleep patterns, such as increased difficulty falling asleep, but very poor, dis-turbed sleep is cause for concern. Poor sleep can lead to depression, cognitive problems and lower quality of life, so contact your doctor or a sleep specialist if you have trouble sleeping at night or have excessive sleepiness during the day.

Source: www.aplaceformom.com/blog/12-31-14-healthy-aging-2015/

Genealogy 101: Or How Not to Fall Out of Your Family TreePresented by Doug Miller, Former President of the Southern California Genealogical Society

Thursday, October 291:00 – 2:30 p.m.Rooms A1 and A2Doug Miller is a popular speaker on genealogical research.

He is the author of the best-selling Miller’s Manual, a guide to the major resources available to genealogists. The book has been called “absolutely an essential tool” for genealogical re-search. A blank pedigree chart and family group sheet will be provided. Bring pencil and paper to take notes.

Learn how to find your roots in this lively discussion on genealogical research.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Note: Menu is subject to change without notice.

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Cranberry Chicken (chicken with cran-

berry sauce)

Pasta Bolognese (pasta with slow simmered meat

sauce)

Chili Egg PuffPenne Pasta with

Chicken Parmigiano (chicken breast covered

with a tomato-based sauce & cheese)

Oven Roasted Fish

Chicken Piccata (chicken with sauce of lemon, garlic & capers)

Salade Nicoise with Tuna

(Salad of beets, toma-toes, green beans, cu-

cumber, & black olives)

Meatloaf & Gravy

Chili Egg Puff

Pescado Veracruz (Fish Fillets braised

with tomatoes, capers, olives, &

herbs)

Balsamic Chicken (chicken with bal-

samic sauce)

Startled Pig Stew

Lemon Caper Chicken

Braised Pork Stew (pork with

Cuban Style Chicken (chicken served w/ onions, peppers, garlic, to-

mato sauce, oregano & cumin)

Roast Pork Loin with gravy

Pork & Beef ChiliChicken Supreme (chicken with mush-room cream sauce)

Roasted Cod FishAlla Puttanesca

(Fish with warm tomato-olive-caper tapenade)

Choice Day is for Congregate Sites only.HDM Recipients will receive Option A.

Choice DayA) Pork Enchilada

Casserole orB) Vegetarian Quiche

Penne Pastawith Chicken &

Vegetables

Heart Fitby Robin Clough, Volunteer & Recreation Coordinator

A member of Linda Bennett’s Fitness Class over-heard a request for food needed for the SCV Senior Center Support Services food pantry. She mentioned this to a few fellow fitness students, and within min-utes the room was abuzz. Amazingly, by the end

of class a plan of a c t i o n had been coo rd i -n a t e d . Each par-t ic ipant brought in a c a n n e d

good and the pantry is now fully stocked! Class member Carol Brewer commented, “We are all so happy to be able to help. It makes us feel good.” They plan to continue their philanthropy by contrib-uting food at the first class of every month. Those in the Fitness Class exercise to strengthen their hearts, and their hearts have made a difference in the lives of many. Thank you to the Fitness Class for their heartfelt generosity!

Specializing inDeep Muscle Therapyby Alienore Conrad, D.C.

Life is difficult enough without dealing with constant pain and dimin-ished movement due to injuries, both mild and severe, that we seem to ac-cumulate over the years. Not to mention the way they affect our outlook on life, making us feel “old” and damaged. We don’t have to live with it!

Few of us realize the tremendous role our muscle health plays in our overall well-being, or that there is a therapy based on deep knowledge of muscle function that can end the pain and limitation. We usually just learn to accept as part of “aging” or try to mask with drugs or “work through” with exercise regimens that just temporarily numb the problem.

Deep muscle therapy as practiced by two of our local chiropractors, Dr. Rodger Phillips and Dr. Alienore Conrad, actually interrupts the vicious cycle of bad chemistry that keeps injured muscles from healing. The pain and limi-tation dissolve; sometimes immediately, more often over time depending on the severity of the injury and the length of time it has continued. Some of these problems, left untreated, can result in drastic limitation in later years, and surgeries that might have been avoided.

When our car makes a funny noise, we take it to a mechanic immedi-ately because we know letting the problem go will just result in a worse one. When our bodies have aches and pains, we can take them to the experts and keep the little pains from becoming big ones down the road. We are going to arrive at the “golden years” eventually. Let’s take care of ourselves and get there pain-free and fully mobile!

Alienore is a local chiropractor and also serves on the SCV Committee on Aging Board of Directors. Her office is located at 21700 Golden Triangle Rd., Ste. 103, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 and she can be reached at 661-253-1200.

There is no doubt in my mind that any furniture store that deals in this type of merchandize would be hap-py to add my cat to their staff, secure in the knowledge that in no time flat, they would be looking at a whole floor full of furniture that would more than qualify as distressed.

Another possibility would be in the field of acupuncture. Although Stanley has no formal training and does not possess certification, he is a master of acupuncture. His claws are needle sharp and incred-ibly strong, and he knows how to use them. He would probably have to study up on the correct pressure points, but I am sure this would not be a problem and that his treatment of patients would take their mind off of their original aches and pains. We are sending out resumes.

In the meantime I am provid-ing for the care that Stanley requires but I am keeping a journal on my expenditures so that when he does start earning some income, I can feel justified in being reimbursed.

onion, yellow bell pep-per, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary & thyme)

Choice DayA) Beef Liver &

Onions orB) Beef Taco

(Pork Stew with onion, garlic, lime, basil, mint, cilantro, ginger, turmeric

& cayenne)

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