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Arcadia Senior Services March 2022
Connection
Arcadia Community Center City of Arcadia
365 Campus Drive 626.574.5130
Arcadia, CA 91007 ArcadiaCA.gov/Seniors
All activities and services are for adults 50 and older.
Monday-Friday $4 age 50-54
11:30am—12:15pm $2 age 55+
Limited lunch meal tickets sold
each day starting at 8am
Lunch is sold on a
first-come, first-served basis
Proof of vaccination is required
for indoor seating
Celebrate birthdays every
2nd Tuesday of the month.
We want to hear your questions,
concerns, and comments. Ask a
staff person for a survey.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION
Thursdays and Fridays by appointment
through April 14, 2022
IRS Certified AARP volunteer tax aides will prepare 2021
income tax returns for returning customers only, age 50+.
This is a free service and returns will be filed electronically.
If your income is above the low federal guidelines you will provide a list of tax preparers for
your convenience. Call to make an appointment. Call March 4, for an April appointment.
GIFT SHOP
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
10am - 1pm
The gift shop sells hand crocheted,
knitted items, baby blankets, sweaters,
booties, scarves, jewelry and other unique
items. Stop by to browse or shop!
Gift Shop: 626.821-4372
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Senior Services has an Information & Referral (I&R) Program that provides information on a wide variety
of resources, from City, County, State, and Federal, to private companies that can assist you with
specific needs.
What is I&R: Community information and referral providers that connect people with resources that can
help them.
Who Uses I&R: Everyone can use and benefit from I&R throughout their lives.
How I&R Works: Recreation Coordinator, Kris Garcia, maintains and updates resources, programs and
services through various channels. If you or someone you know have questions or need referral
assistance please contact KrisGarcia at 626.574.5138 or email at kgarcia@arcadiaca.gov.
LIONS SIGHT PROGRAM AVAILABLE
Senior Services in partnership with Arcadia Lions Club offers a certification for a
cost-free eye exam, frames, and bifocal lenses. You must be 62 years or older, and
have a yearly income below $29,000. Call Kris to schedule an appointment.
WHAT IS HICAP? Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
provides free, confidential counseling, education, and assistance on Medicare,
Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues, and planning
ahead for Long-Term Care needs. Contact Kris Garcia for an appointment.
NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES: Notary Services with Marilyn Merlo will be
available the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12pm.
Limited to three signatures or thirty minutes. Call to schedule an appointment.
Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
Stop by the Community Center Lobby and meet with
Brock Milhorn. Brock can assist any Veteran and/or family
members connect with services such as: mental health treatment,
substance misuse support, healthcare access, and education.
Cell: 661.289.8825
Email: brock.milhorn@jvs-socal.org
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MAHJONG
FRIDAYS
Will be back
starting
March 4
from
1pm - 3pm
walk-ins
are welcome!
HOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON PROGRAMS
Mask is required.
TH E BI L LIAR D ROOM
Wednesdays at 10am
Community Center Lobby
Walking can help boost your
energy, improve mood, and
help maintain a healthy weight. MONDAY—FRIDAY
Join us for a leisurely walk 8AM - 3:30PM
every Wednesday morning with
HOURS
a staff person. Bring water and MASK
MAY VARY
IS
wear comfortable shoes! DEPENDING
REQUIRED
ON PROGRAMS
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Live Music
by
The Alumni
Acoustic Band
SINGLE ELIMINATION 8-BALL
Tuesday, March 22 at 11:30am
$10 includes r affl e entry
Prizes, Pizza, and Refreshments will be provided.
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Join us for a traditional
Hawaiian meal, refreshments,
and entertainment!
11:30am - 1pm
On sale
February
22
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On sale February 22
March is National Nutrition Month,
Join us for a virtual presentation presented
by Emily Rhodes, Registered Dietitian
at Methodist Hospital
Wednesday, March 23
12 - 1pm
In this presentation you will learn about
healthy eating, making good food choices,
developing healthy habits and more.
For login information, please call the
Community Center on March 18.
On sale
February 22
11:30am
&
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Tuesday, April 5 ~ 1:30-2:30pm
Ray Briggs is an Associate Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Jazz
Studies at California State University, Long Beach, where he coordinates the
jazz combo program and teaches courses in jazz history and ethnomusicology.
On sale February 22. $3.
MUSICAL MOMENTS
Tuesday, April 26
1:30 - 2:30pm
They sing, they dance,
and they bring smiles
to all! Don’t miss out
on this talented group.
On sale February 22!
$3
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FREE SMOKE DETECTORS
FOR ARCADIA SENIOR CITIZENS
The Arcadia Fire Department is donating and
installing FREE smoke detectors to senior citizens
who reside in Arcadia. If you are in need of one in
your home, please call the Community Center at
626.574.5130.
Friday, March 4 & 18
3:30 - 4:30pm
Technology is important for a variety of reasons.
It can help you better manage your lifestyle, and give you
the independence you need. Recreation volunteers are
available to assist you with your cell phone or tablet.
Call 626.574.5130 to reserve a space.
Space is limited.
WEDNESDAYS
12:45pm
Monday, April 4 Mar. 2 Russia House 2h 3m PG 13
Linda Herman Mar 9
Mar 16
Sleepless in Seattle
The Woman in Red
1h 45m
1h 27m
PG
PG 13
Monday, April 18 Mar 23 Terms of Endearment 2h 11m PG 13
Time Machine
1:30 - 3:30pm
$3 at the door
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MEETS THURSDAYS AT 11AM
Assistance League, 100 S. Santa Anita Ave. 626.446.7605 Must be 55+ to join.
MEETING DATES CLUB NEWS President
Nilo Salazar
3/3 Regular Meeting Stop by our club, bring
3/10 10am Officers Meeting a friend and see what 1st Vice President
11am Regular Meeting we’re all about! Angie Slemaker
3/17 Regular Meeting We have weekly BINGO, 2nd Vice President
St. Patrick Day pie day, birthday and Olivia Alfonso
3/24 Regular Meeting holiday celebrations.
Secretary
Cyndi Salazar
Treasurer
Tony Armenio
Assistant Treasurer
Doris Arbour
Advisor
Ann Armenio
M E E T S W E D N E S D A Y S A T 11AM
Assistance League, 100 S. Santa Anita Ave. 626.446.7605 Must be 55+ to join.
MEETING DATES Stop by, bring a friend, have fun President
March 2 Regular Meeting connecting with new people, play Judy Regalado
March 9 - Birthdays Vice President
BINGO, celebrate birthdays,
Victoria Nance
March 16 - St. Patrick’s Day holidays, and more.
Treasurer
March 23 - Guest Speaker YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID! Doris Arbour
March 30 - Snack Attack
Stay for BINGO
give it a try!
Happy Birthday
Bill Hoffman
10ARCADIA TRAVELERS
Office Hours MARCH 25 President, Joyce Platt
M-F 9am - 12:30pm CITY OF ARCADIA Senior Citizens Rep.
Phone: 626.821.4377 DOMINIC LAZZARETTO , CITY MANAGER Marilyn Mazone
No appointment required ADA Policy is available in the Travelers Office arcadiatravelers.org
TRIP DIFFICULTY
1-Little walking, good for all 2-Must be able to walk long distance
3-Lots of walking, including stairs
LI - Lunch Included LOYO - Lunch on your own
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination card is required at time of registration. Face masks are also required
MARCH
PAINT & SIP: CANCELED
SoFi STADIUM: Tuesday, March 15, LV 10:30am, RET 5:30pm, Cost $108. A
return trip to a behind the scenes tour of this fantastic stadium. You will
experience what it’s like to be a VIP fan, broadcaster, owner, and player on
and off the field. Plus time for shopping in the fan store. The day will begin
at the Grove where lunch is on your own at The Original Farmers Market
or one of the many specialty restaurants with more than 100 gourmet
grocers. On sale now. Difficulty 2.
ALL THAT GLITTERS: Tuesday, March 22. LV 8:30 am, RET 3:30 pm, $88.
Travelers will again visit the wonderful Bowers Museum where we will
have a guided tour of Disney regalia from the Titanic, Princess Diaries and
other favorite Disney films in a way never seen before. There will be
shopping and lunch on own at Downtown Disney. On sale now. Difficulty 2.
APRIL
THE PAGEANT OF OUR LORD: Saturday, April 2. LV 10am, RET 4:30pm, $106.
Lunch at Buca di Beppo. The Pageant of Our Lord has delighted audiences
with a unique presentation of the life of Christ through “LIVE”
reproductions and famous works of art accompanied by a magnificent
orchestration of a 60 voice choir that leads audiences on a unique journey
of Christ’s life. On sale now. Difficulty 1.
ALPACAS AND KNOTTS CHIX DINNER: Thursday, April 14. LV 8am, RET 6pm,
$110. Embark with Curt Tucker on fun filled day in Temecula with a visit
to Alpacas Hacienda. Learn about the history, quirky traits and other
interesting facts about the Alpaca. We continue on to Mrs. KNOTTS for an
included late chix. Lunch and some shopping included.
On sale now. Difficulty 2.
SAINTS AND SINNERS, Tuesday, April 26, LV 9am, RET 5:30pm, $134. Lunch at
Tam O’Shanter Scottish Restaurant. Our first stop will be a guided tour
with John Dougherty, of the world class Los Angles Police Museum.
Exhibits reflect the numerous contributions and investigations of the LAPD
beginning 1869. After a great lunch at TAM O’SHANTER John will take us on
a tour of two iconic LA churches. On sale now. Difficulty 2.
11MAY
OLDIES BUT GOODIES: Saturday, May 21. LV 9:30, RE 5pm, $107.
NEW VENUES. Curt Tucker will guide us through LA’s theater district
which is still blessed with the most remarkable theaters built during
Hollywood’s Golden Age, like The Million Dollar, The Wiltern, The Mayan,
and Graumans Chinese Theater. After a wonderful stop at The Apple Store
Tower Theatre, we will enjoy lunch (on your own) at iconic Phillippes. We
will end the day in Hollywood with a behind-the-scenes tours
of Graumans Chinese and Dolby Theatres. Locations subject to change.
On sale February 7. Difficulty 2.
RELICS AND RAREITIES: Thursday, May 26, LV 8:30am, RET 4:30pm, $119. First
stop will be a guided tour of the home and museum of Antonia Futterer, an
eclectic adventurer who is said to be inspiration for Indiana Jones. He
amassed an incredible collection of Holyland regalia and momentoes have
been on display since 1924. Next we will explore Valley Relics Museum with
artifacts from match books to neon signs and vintage cars. Lunch will be
at the oldest Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant in America.
On sale February 22. Difficulty 2.
JUNE
GONDOLAS OF CORONADO: Tuesday, June 7, LV 8:30am, RE 7:30pm, $135.
Indulge with Curt Tucker in all the magic and traditions of Venice right in
San Diego as you cruise in a private gondola through the enchanting canals
and waterways of the Coronado Cays. Lunch is on your own under the
wonderful Coronado Bridge at the Coronado Ferry Center, a waterfront
shopping center with art galleries, apparel retailers, fine dining and casual
eateries. On sale March 9. Difficulty 2.
STEMS & GEMS: Tuesday, June 14, LV 9am, RET 5pm, $84. In 1913, a group of
growers and sellers started the LA FLOWER district. Over the years as
demand for fresh flowers increased LA’S flower district became the largest
in the US. This is a guided tour by John Dougherty. We will begins with a
stop at the flower district where you can purchase blooms at a discounted
price. Next, we will stop at he iconic Jewelry Mart with over 3,000 leading
importers, designers, and wholesale jewelers. Lunch is on your own at the
International Grand Central Market. On sale March 3. Difficulty 2.
COME FROM AWAY: Friday, June 24, LV 3:30pm, RET, 10:30pm, $130 orchestra
seats. Don’t miss out on this outstanding musical at Segerstrom Center.
On September 11, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12, this true
story moved 7,000 stranded airline passengers and a small town in
Newfoundland that welcomed them into their homes. Dinner included
before on your own at Southcoast Plaza. On sale Now. Difficulty 1.
12For more information call Tom Meikle at 626.890.0892
ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND: SOLD OUT!
CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN: July 31 thru August 8, 9 days, 13 meals,
D$6,149, S$7,649. Visit British Columbia, Vancouver, Alberta, Jasper, Maligne
Lake, Athabaska Glacier (options: Jasper Raft tour, Victoria Day trip,
Helicopter tour to Mt. Assiniboine, Maligne Lake Cruise.) Collette Tour.
ALASKA: AMERICA’S LAST FRONTIER: August 11-19,. 9 days, 13 meals, D$4,849,
S$5,849. Visit Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, and Anchorage.
Highlights Gold Mining, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Dog Mushing, Tundra
Wilderness Tour, Musk Ox Farm and Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise.
Collette Tour.
COLORADO ROCKIES, RAILS & WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS: September 18 -
September 27, 9 days. D$3,075, S$4,150. Two unique train experiences:
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge and Royal Gorge Railroad. Four National
Parks, 2 nights in Durango, 2 nights in Grand Junction, and 3 nights in
Colorado Springs. Visits to Vale, Moab, Denver, Dead Horse Point State
Park, US Air Force Academy, Royal Gorge Bridge, and US Olympic Training
Center. Premier tour.
ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA: October 1-6, 6 days, 7 meals. D$2,599,
S$3,299. Balloon Fiesta, Old Town Albuquerque, National Museum of
Nuclear Science & History, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Turquoise Trail,
Santa Fe, Open-air Tram Tour, Loretto Chapel and Santa Fe School of
Cooking. Collette Tour.
ATHENS & THE GREEK ISLANDS: October 11-20, 9 Days. 10 Meals. D$3,845,
S$4,820. 3 nights Athens, 2 nights Mykonos, and 2 nights Santorini. Includes
Greek Interisland Ferry Rides. (Optional 3 night post trip extension to Delphi
and Kalambaka.) Premier Tour.
CULTURES OF JAPAN: October 16-29, 14 days, 19 meals. D$6,849, S$8,449.
Activity Level Visit Tokyo, Asakusa Sensoji Shrine, Ginza, Tea Ceremony,
Hakone, Lake Ashi Cruise, Matsumoto Castle, Takayama, Sake Tasting and
Hida Beef Dinner, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Bullet Train, Hiroshima,
Kaiseki Dinner. Collette Tour.
MUSIC CITIES CHRISTMAS: November 29 – December 4, 6 days, 9 meals.
D$2,665, S$3,365. Visit Branson, MO; Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN; and
Nashville, TN. Highlights include Doug Gabriel Show, Showboat Branson
Belle, Clinton Presidential Library, Graceland, Beale Street Dinner, Country
Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium and Holiday
Dinner Show at the Opryland Resort. Premier Tour.
13Arcadia Community Center
365 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
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